"Lord Clan Leader, what did you summon me for?" The Academy Elder stood respectfully to one side.
"Nothing much. Sit. I have a story I'd like to tell you." Gu Yue Bo narrowed his eyes, his tone unhurried.
"This subordinate is all ears!" The Academy Elder chose a seat below, the one closest to the clan leader.
Clan Leader Gu Yue Bo then began telling the story of the Human Ancestor.
It went like this—
After the Human Ancestor spoke their correct names, he subdued the two Rule Gu. His first command was for them to capture a lifespan Gu for him.
The two Rule Gu, one round and one square, could capture all the Gu in the world when they joined forces. Capturing a lifespan Gu was naturally no difficult task.
The Human Ancestor used the lifespan Gu and immediately regained his youth, returning to the age of twenty.
But at that moment, the Round Gu said to him, "Human, although you have subdued us, every command you give us must add one new rule.
The Square Gu followed, saying, "We captured the lifespan Gu for you. This was your first command. Our new rule is that we will no longer capture duplicate Gu for you."
In other words, if the Human Ancestor wished to capture another lifespan Gu in the future, the two Rule Gu would not make a move.
The Human Ancestor nodded and could only agree.
He opened his mouth and gave his second command. "Then, aside from lifespan Gu, please capture all the Gu in the world for me."
Upon receiving this command, the Round Gu immediately transformed into an infinitely vast circle, enclosing space and time. The Square Gu transformed into an infinitely vast square, encompassing the great world.
One square and one circle