The Demon Poison Mark Entered His Body, and Three Women Met

"Rise."

Gu Yuan raised a hand gently, his voice calm. "I'm sending Xun'er into the Heavenly Tomb to cultivate for two years. You will accompany her and keep her safe. Nothing must go wrong."

"As you command! This old woman will protect the young lady with her life!" The elderly woman accepted Gu Yuan's order without hesitation.

Gu Yuan said no more. Dou Qi as vast as a sea of stars surged from his body. The energy of heaven and earth howled, carrying a faint roar like crashing waves.

The next moment, he reached out and tore through the air. Space ahead of him shuddered violently as he forced open a jagged black rift.

An ancient, untamed aura from ages long past rushed out of its depths, pressing down so heavily it was hard to breathe.

"Go, Xun'er," Gu Yuan said, looking at the rift.

"Mm."

Gu Xun'er answered softly. Without delay, a pair of golden flame wings unfurled behind her. One light beat sent her streaking into the rift like a golden meteor, and she vanished.

The white-haired elderly woman bowed, then followed her into the rift.

Gu Yuan watched his daughter disappear. He brushed a hand through the air, and the black rift slowly closed, leaving no trace it had ever existed.

"That Xiao Clan boy... you truly are full of surprises."

Gazing at where the rift had closed, Gu Yuan sighed softly. His feelings were difficult to read. Then his figure faded into the clouds and mist of the Ancient Saint Mountains.

Ever since Xun'er had suddenly brought up entering the Heavenly Tomb, he had investigated in secret. His target had been Ling Ying, who had guarded her for years.

Faced with Xun'er's father, the Ancient Clan Chief, Ling Ying had not dared conceal a thing despite