"Your world is different from the world I originally came from. I vaguely sensed that the gods of your world seemed different.
There was none of that feeling of divine might spreading through heaven and earth. But what was happening to your friend felt very much like Divine Sense descending upon someone in my world.
It would only benefit her, with no harmful effects. As she grew older, this Divine Sense should gradually dissipate.
Still, the Divine Sense contained within her Sea of Consciousness was the strongest I had ever seen among those blessed with great fortune.
Perhaps it would never fully dissipate, even over her entire lifetime. It might even bless her children and descendants.
It was a wonderful thing. Even cultivating alongside her would allow you to share in some of its benefits. Just remember not to probe her Sea of Consciousness again, and there would be no problem."
Gu Qingnian said nothing more. He had already achieved his goal.
Just then, Wang Dong seemed to come around as well. She slowly opened her eyes and was startled to see Gu Qingnian resting with his eyes closed, his face deathly pale.
"Qingnian, what happened to you?" She hurried a few steps forward, but did not dare do anything without permission.
Gu Qingnian was still recovering. Although he knew what was happening around him, he could not speak, leaving Wang Dong to keep watch beside him...
Meanwhile.
On a towering summit thousands of miles away.
Clear Sky Castle.
The gray castle exuded an ancient, unadorned air, standing with the imposing grandeur of one who had scaled the highest peak. Inside the castle, two middle-aged men were drinking in a spacious hall.
Both men were extraordinarily tall and broad. Even seated, they gave off a powerful, imposing presence.
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