This turn of events was far too sudden. Only after the light entered Huo Xuan's brow did everyone realize it, and their expressions immediately changed drastically.
Everyone reacted one after another, and Huo Zhi's pretty face turned pale from fright. However, because she was wearing a veil, she didn't look out of the ordinary.
This Ancient Map is too strange; no one knows whether that light is good or bad.
As the light swept into his brow, Huo Xuan closed his eyes and used his Soul Power to carefully scan the area. He quickly discovered a fist-sized ball of light floating quietly within his brow...
That was the remnant soul left behind by the Purifying Lotus Demon Saint!
Having obtained this remnant soul, it's no surprise that the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame will be his for the taking!
Everyone was extremely anxious. Just as they were about to go and find the clan leader, Huo Xuan suddenly opened his eyes.
"What's going on?"
Upon seeing Huo Xuan open his eyes again, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly asked.
"Huo Xuan, Brother, when was the first time we met?" Huo Zhi stared intently at Huo Xuan for a moment before suddenly asking.
"First time meeting? Why are you suddenly asking this?"
Huo Xuan asked back with some doubt.
"Don't change the subject, tell me now!"
Huo Zhi pressed for an answer.
"The first time we met? When I was six! Back then, you called me a 'noob' all the time and kept calling me that."
Upon hearing this, Huo Zhi finally breathed a slight sigh of relief and said, "I thought that you, Huo Xuan, Brother, had your body forcibly taken over by some powerful beings. Some ancient powerful beings may have died, but their souls remain. Moreover, those with great strength can directly devour other people's souls and take over their bodies."
"What are you thinking about?" Huo Xuan was slightly taken aback, then could only shake his head with a wry smile.
"Brother Huo Xuan, what exactly is that light?" Huo Yun asked with a very serious expression.
Upon hearing this, Huo Xuan thought for a moment, then gently rubbed his temples and said, "I don't know either, but when I came into contact with it, I received a bit of information: Purifying Lotus Demon Saint!"
"What!"
"Purifying Lotus Demon Saint!"
Upon hearing this, everyone could no longer remain calm. The Purifying Lotus Demon Saint was a top expert from ten thousand years ago. In that era, he was known as the expert closest to the Dou Di. Moreover, he was also the former master of the Purifying Lotus Demon Flame!
"The thing between my eyebrows should be the one left behind by the Purifying Lotus Demon Saint. However, it is currently sitting there quietly, as if it is asleep. It will probably require some means to activate it."
"I once saw a record of the Purifying Lotus Demon Saint in the clan's ancient books. Although the Purifying Lotus Demon Saint is somewhat evil, he is also an upright person and should not do anything too shameless. The thing between my eyebrows should not be too harmful to me."
"That's good..."
Huo Zhi finally breathed a sigh of relief. Huo Xuan was one of the most important people in her heart. She dared not imagine what might happen to Huo Xuan, nor did she want anything to happen.
"Let's wait and see how things develop with this."
Upon hearing this, everyone nodded slightly, and could only hope that the strange thing wouldn't bring them any unnecessary trouble.
"What happens today must be kept secret!"
In the days that followed, information about the emergence of the Bodhi Ancient Tree spread like wildfire across almost the entire Central Plains at an alarming speed.
The four simple words "Bodhi Ancient Tree" spread throughout the entire Central Plains, and the entire Central Plains was undoubtedly shaken to its core at this moment. Even some reclusive old monsters were directly blasted out by this earth-shattering bomb!
Although the Wild Ancient Region is extremely dangerous, all the danger is only due to the lack of allure. This time, the allure of the Bodhi Ancient Tree is irresistible. Therefore, the so-called forbidden area no longer has any deterrent power. The Dou Sheng represents the pinnacle of this continent. To reach this legendary level, countless powerful individuals have devoted their entire lives. As long as there is anything that can increase their success rate in reaching that level, they will rush towards it without hesitation.
Even if it truly is like moths drawn to a flame, they wouldn't hesitate for a second!
The emergence of this ancient Bodhi Ancient Tree will thoroughly stir up a storm in the Central Plains!
Gu Clan, Gu World.
Council Hall.
"After so many years, the Bodhi Ancient Tree is finally about to reappear!"
When Gu Yuan learned that the Bodhi Ancient Tree was about to appear in the world, he was also pleasantly surprised!
Although the Bodhi Ancient Tree was of no use to him, it was useful to some of the younger generation in the clan. If they could obtain the Bodhi Heart, the Gu Clan would produce a Dou Sheng Expert in a short period of time. And the slightly inferior Bodhi Seed could be used to refine Bodhi Pill, which could also produce many Half-Saint powerhouses in the clan!
"This time, the Bodhi Ancient Tree has emerged in the Wild Ancient Region on the northeastern border of Central Plains."
"Clan leader, should our Gu Clan send someone to the Wild Ancient Region to compete for the Bodhi Heart?"
The Gu Clan's Great Elder asked.
"Go! Why wouldn't you go!"
Gu Yuan answered without hesitation.
"With the appearance of the Bodhi Ancient Tree, if we can retrieve the Bodhi Three Treasures, the Gu Clan's losses during this period can be largely compensated."
"Father! I want to go too!"
Just then, a clear, Spiritual Qi came from outside the main hall.
"Xun'er..."
Gu Yuan's expression turned somewhat grim as he watched Gu Xun'er slowly walk into the main hall from outside.
"You rebellious daughter! Didn't I tell you to go into seclusion? What? You've reached the Dou Sheng level!"
Upon hearing this, Gu Xun'er was slightly taken aback. Then, she stopped in her tracks, looked at Gu Yuan's angry face, knelt down on the spot, her eyes slightly red, and tears of grievance were about to fall.
During this period, every time Gu Xun'er saw Gu Yuan, he would have a stern face and give her no kind looks. He also changed his address for her from Xun'er to rebellious daughter. This was arguably the most aggrieved period in Gu Xun'er's memory.
"No..."
"No? Then hurry up and go into seclusion! Are you ignoring what I say, or are you deliberately trying to annoy me!"
Gu Yuan rebuked angrily.
"Father, I only wanted to go to the Wild Ancient Region to find the Bodhi Ancient Tree..."
After the incident at the Heavenly Tomb, Gu Xun'er realized how big the gap was between herself and Huo Xuan, and also understood how important strength was.
Upon hearing the news that the Bodhi Ancient Tree was about to emerge in the Wild Ancient Region, Gu Xun'er believed that her chance to become a Dou Sheng in a short time had come. As long as she could obtain the Bodhi Heart, she could become a Dou Sheng Expert in a short period of time!
"No way! You're not going to the Wild Ancient Region. Go back and cultivate in seclusion!"
Gu Yuan rejected Gu Xun'er's request without hesitation.
"Father..."
"Roll!"
Gu Xun'er wanted to try again, but Gu Yuan had no interest in arguing with her and directly told her to leave.
Gu Yuan watched Gu Xun'er's departing figure and sighed. He didn't want to treat Xun'er like that either; she was his own daughter!
Gu Yuan originally wanted to be a loving father, but he spoiled Xun'er. He couldn't be a loving father anymore, otherwise who knows what Xun'er would become in the future? So, now he could only be a strict father.
Although Gu Yuan was Nine Star Dou Sheng Peak expert, he was still just a person. He understood that he could not protect the Gu Clan forever. There would come a day when he would leave, and the position of clan leader would eventually have to be handed over to the next generation. Among the next generation, only Xun'er was qualified to sit in the position of clan leader.
Gu Yuan used to think that Xun'er was definitely capable of being the clan leader, but now? Xun'er is only thinking about revenge and has been blinded by hatred. Entrusting the Gu Clan to Xun'er is tantamount to pushing her into the Deep Abyss.
If the Gu Clan hadn't been unable to find a more suitable successor than Xun'er, Gu Yuan wouldn't have considered handing the Gu Clan over to Xun'er in the future...
Now Gu Yuan hopes that Xun'er can let go of that past one day, so that Gu Yuan will dare to hand over the position of clan leader to her. Only when Xun'er truly understands the responsibility can she become a good clan leader.