Xun'er listened to Gu Zhe, a look of astonishment appearing on her face.
He had reached the realm of a Five-Turn Dou Zun at twenty-nine. Such talent was truly terrifying.
Beside her, Gu Zhe continued slowly, "Back then, Shangguan single-handedly challenged the so-called greatest geniuses of the Stone Clan, Lei Clan, and Yan Clan in succession, winning every battle. Only afterward did she turn her gaze toward the Gu Clan and Soul Clan."
A trace of amazement still lingered on Gu Zhe's face, impossible to conceal, and his voice was full of wistful emotion.
"Later, she even appeared in Ancient Saint City. That brief encounter alone showed me how powerful she was. She came to challenge our prodigies, and the Clan Chief didn't allow us to make things difficult for her. As for the clan's geniuses at the time... sigh..."
Gu Zhe shook his head, saying no more about the Gu Clan's humiliation.
As Xun'er listened to his account, she couldn't help picturing a gifted young woman who had single-handedly challenged the geniuses of every clan, then walked away with carefree confidence. A trace of admiration rose within her for this Shangguan.
"To reach the realm of a Five-Turn Dou Zun at twenty-nine and single-handedly challenge every clan's prodigies... a heroine like that really makes one yearn to follow in her footsteps..."
"Heh."
Hearing Xun'er's words, Gu Zhe smiled. With an exceedingly rare smile on his face, he said, "Back then, who knows how many people in the Seven Clans harbored extremely complicated feelings toward Shangguan."
A look of understanding appeared on Xun'er's face. She turned to Gu Zhe and asked, "What happened afterward?"
At her question, Gu Zhe's smile froze, and he fell silent. Only after a long while did Gu Su speak. "Later, Shangguan defeated someone from the