Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start-Chapter 1637 - 437: Gu Chen’s Demise

Origin Island, the main hall of the Eternal Imperial Court.

At this moment, the Summer Emperor gazed wistfully at the Empress Gu Qingyan seated at the head of the hall.

He could hardly fathom how the little girl from back then—the younger sister of Gu Chen—had come this far.

Years ago, Gu Chen, hunted relentlessly by the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty and the Jiuying Clan, had entrusted the Summer Emperor to deliver a letter to Gu Qingyan at the Frost Soul Sect in Han State of the Gray Domain.

At that time, Gu Chen was merely at the Cave Heaven Realm in cultivation, an insignificant figure in the higher realms, stirring only slight waves in the Gray Domain.

As for Gu Qingyan, though her talents were unmatched, she was still exploring the path of martial arts back then.

Who would have thought that after so many years, both of them would rise to become the supreme beings revered across all realms?

In their earlier conversation, Gu Qingyan had also learned of the Summer Emperor’s experiences over the years.

"In truth, three thousand years ago, I once disguised myself to participate in the selection battle for the Origin Island quota," the Summer Emperor remarked.

He then revealed the alias he used back then, leaving Gu Qingyan, Bi Yu, and Wu Tian momentarily stunned.

It turned out he was one of the top ten candidates of that year. At the time, they had considered inviting the Summer Emperor to join the Imperial Court, but he inexplicably vanished after leaving Origin Island.

Although the Eternal Imperial Court commands authority across all realms and locating a cultivator is a simple task, his overt refusal was something Gu Qingyan chose not to pursue further.

Later, they learned that the Summer Emperor had deliberately concealed his strength during the selection battle. As it was the first iteration of the contest, he feared attracting undue attention that might provoke retaliation from certain powers.

This was why he opted not to join the Eternal Imperial Court.

While his status could have allowed him to speak frankly and rely on Gu Qingyan for an easier cultivation path, that was not the Summer Emperor’s way.

In his time within the Nine Provinces, he had been an eternal emperor, the strongest of his era, bearing his own pride and spirit.

Otherwise, he wouldn’t have rejected the assistance of Gu Chen and Gu Qingyan back then.

Even after witnessing Gu Chen’s gradual rise to fame, he never revealed himself.

Having to navigate the trials and tribulations of the upper realms, the Summer Emperor had come to deeply understand the hidden darkness of certain realities, leading him to choose anonymity.

Had he relied on Gu Chen’s support early on, he might not have achieved the supreme heights he reached now.

Upon hearing these words, Gu Qingyan, along with Bi Yu and Wu Tian, couldn’t help but nod in agreement, openly expressing their admiration for the Summer Emperor.

Though the Summer Emperor’s journey wasn’t as harrowing as Gu Chen’s, his achievements and perseverance were equally remarkable.

After all, the myriad fortunes and opportunities that Gu Chen encountered were not available to Summer Emperor.

"Reaching where I am today is something I could never have imagined before. My time on Origin Island provided immense aid to me," the Summer Emperor admitted.

He spoke candidly, praising how Gu Qingyan’s efforts had profoundly transformed the higher realms. Her initiatives had led to an unprecedented flourishing of strength and talent, a blooming era that owed much to her contributions.

"Your Majesty overpraises me," Empress Gu Qingyan replied softly.

Although her status now stood unmatched—as Empress of the Eternal Imperial Court and the esteemed younger sister of its universally revered leader—she held immense respect for the Summer Emperor.

After all, within the Nine Provinces, she had grown up listening to tales of his legend.

As fellow natives of the Nine Provinces, they shared a sense of kinship. Their reunion now naturally brought a surge of emotions.

It was then that Gu Qingyan seemed to recall something and addressed the Summer Emperor, "By the way, I heard from my elder brother years ago that he had returned to the Nine Provinces once."

"Oh?"

The Summer Emperor’s interest was piqued; it was clear he still cared deeply for his homeland. freewebnoveℓ.com

Gu Qingyan said, "Rest assured, Summer Emperor, the Nine Provinces are secure. Although there have been some minor disturbances, my elder brother resolved them all."

Hearing this, the Summer Emperor sighed in relief.

He had been deeply worried that the Epoch Cataclysm might have impacted the Nine Provinces, considering that his imperial dynasty and his descendants still resided there.

"No wonder I couldn’t locate the coordinates of the Nine Provinces," the Summer Emperor remarked.

As Gu Qingyan described the state of the Nine Provinces to him, mentioning how Ji Yuan had managed its affairs so impeccably that the people were beginning to forget the Summer Emperor’s legacy, he broke into hearty laughter.

Gu Qingyan could tell that it had been a long time since the Summer Emperor had been this happy.

Indeed, he exclaimed joyfully, "Yuan’er truly lived up to my expectations. This pleases me more than achieving the supreme realm!"

Gu Qingyan nodded slightly. At that moment, another supreme being appeared at the entrance of the main hall.

It was Pei Yi.

Upon entering the hall, Pei Yi immediately noticed the Summer Emperor seated there.

"This is Xia Zu, the fourth supreme sovereign of the Imperial Court," Bi Yu explained to Pei Yi.

Pei Yi, with his cold and stern expression, merely nodded faintly at the Summer Emperor upon hearing these words.

Having already learned from Bi Yu and Wu Tian about Pei Yi’s disposition, the Summer Emperor wasn’t surprised and took no offense.

"Currently, the myriad realms boast five supreme beings. This is an encouraging trend," Empress Gu Qingyan announced, reverting to her usual demeanor as cold and lofty as ever.

Seeing this, Bi Yu and Wu Tian couldn’t help but reveal a trace of regret in their eyes.

To them, the Gu Qingyan they had just witnessed—in her moments of warmth—felt closer to human connection, but now she was once again a distant figure high above.

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