My Five Bigshot Seniors: I am The Most Coddled Junior!-Chapter 316 - 184: The Passage of Time [Part 2]

After becoming the Heavenly Dao, Gu Qingqing’s clothes also transformed into a white ceremonial robe, and her temperament changed as well, becoming aloof and overlooking the mortal world from above, with much less warmth and compassion than before, turning much colder.

After integrating the memories of the Heavenly Dao Avatar, she gained a deeper understanding of the path to ascension. She knew the avatar failed previously because it was not the main body and could not carry enough will of the Heavenly Dao, and her own cultivation was not sufficient. According to the records, once her cultivation neared the Immortal Rank, there was a possibility of the Xuantian Continent successfully advancing, though other conditions needed to be perfected one by one.

After understanding all this, Gu Qingqing let out a long breath. She had realized this matter was not something that could end quickly. A flash of Jun Wu’s face appeared in her mind, and a trace of longing flickered in her eyes before she suppressed it. With a thought, she disappeared from the palace.

The next moment, she appeared in the clouds above the Xuantian Continent, looking down upon it. In her eyes, the entirety of the Xuantian Continent was as transparent as glass. She could clearly see where Spiritual Energy was dense, where it was thin, where there were mountains, rivers, and deserts; she could even turn a desert into an ocean with a single thought.

However, she wouldn’t do so because it would have too great an impact on the people of the Xuantian Continent.

Her Divine Sense swept across plains, swamps, and cities throughout the Xuantian Continent, directly witnessing how the Spiritual Energy had become denser than before, which brought her considerable comfort.

She also saw some old friends, but had no intention of greeting them. After exploring the entire continent, she returned to her palace.

This palace was the Heavenly Dao’s residence. The previous Heavenly Dao had essentially sacrificed itself; the Heavenly Dao will was its very essence. Now that Gu Qingqing took on the role, this palace was reinstated, and deep within it lay a place where Spiritual Power was exceedingly dense, aiding the Heavenly Dao in better controlling the continent.

Gu Qingqing appeared there, then crossed her legs and sat down, closing her eyes to cultivate and begin making subtle adjustments to the Xuantian Continent.

That day, many people across the Xuantian Continent felt a sensation of being watched, but it only lasted a moment and quickly vanished, leaving no room for wild imagination.

Soon after, they noticed changes in the Xuantian Continent.

The Spiritual Power of the Xuantian Continent had become much more concentrated than before, and residents could feel it. The shift in Spiritual Energy meant that many children born in the past year had considerable potential.

Every day, they could feel a subtle change in the Spiritual Energy, becoming denser and richer. Those with already high cultivation found that training efficiency overnight vastly improved, as if they had taken an elixir to enhance their cultivation.

Additionally, those training in the wilderness discovered an increase in spirit flowers and herbs, and simultaneously, the strength of demon beasts had also seen a degree of elevation.

These changes were undoubtedly joyous but also unsettling, as people couldn’t understand the source of the transformation and worried if it signaled a problem with the continent, fearing for their future.

Gu Qingqing was unaware of it all. Once she closed her eyes, she fell into a profound state, with the Spiritual Power inside her circulating while she herself moved just like a machine going through specific motions, her mind playing out the evolution of the Xuantian Continent from its inception to the present.

...

A month had passed since Gu Qingqing said she had something to do and vanished. During this month, concerned that she wouldn’t find them when she returned, Si Lin and the others stayed in Huazhou City but hadn’t seen a trace of Gu Qingqing, leaving them somewhat disappointed. 𝗳𝗿𝐞𝕖𝘄𝗲𝕓𝗻𝚘𝚟𝕖𝐥.𝚌𝕠𝕞

"A whole month has gone by, and there’s no sign of Geng Geng. It’s really frustrating," Rong Ye said, punching a wall in frustration.

"It seems what Geng Geng needs to do isn’t easy. It might take more time. Should we continue waiting here for her to return?" Yue Zhao turned to Si Lin and asked.

After pondering, Si Lin replied, "There’s no need. We should return directly to the Lingxi Sacred Land. Geng Geng’s wedding needs preparation. Since she can’t come back now, we can take our time preparing, and when she returns, we can give her a grand wedding."

He felt that rather than waiting aimlessly and letting their thoughts run wild, they might as well leave and find something to occupy themselves. Time would pass more quickly, and perhaps Gu Qingqing would soon be back.

"Senior Brother is right," Jun Wu said, seeing everyone looking at him, and continued, "I plan to return to Yunlan Sacred Land to arrange wedding matters. As for the Lingxi Sacred Land, I must ask a few Senior Brothers for assistance. I believe Geng Geng will return safely!"

Jun Wu had confidence in Gu Qingqing. Although she seemed uncomfortable at the time, she wasn’t injured. It must be something else causing discomfort, yet no matter the cause, he was convinced she would return because they promised to wed. She had said she’d marry him upon returning, and he remembered well, aspiring to use this time to prepare thoroughly for their wedding.

"Alright, don’t worry, we’ll arrange everything," Si Lin nodded towards Jun Wu.

Having reached this consensus, they bid farewell to Zhuo Tingqiu and others, then the five of Si Lin returned to the Lingxi Sacred Land while Jun Wu headed back to Yunlan Sacred Land alone.

Seeing him return alone surprised Jun Yutian and Shen Shuyi because they knew how much Jun Wu was attached to Gu Qingqing. His solitary return was indeed startling.

"Son, did you have a fight with Geng Geng? Why didn’t she come back with you?" Jun Yutian asked, glancing at Jun Wu.

"Father, I didn’t fight with Geng Geng. She has important matters to attend to, so she left. Once she returns, we’ll have the wedding, so I’m back to prepare for our wedding." Jun Wu shot a glance at Jun Yutian, displeased with the implication, thinking he was being jinxed. He wouldn’t argue with Gu Qingqing!

Hearing his explanation, Jun Yutian and Shen Shuyi exchanged glances, breathing a sigh of relief. They had been genuinely worried that Gu Qingqing and Jun Wu had fought, envisioning Jun Wu would be devastated!

"Good, since you’re preparing for the wedding, do it well. If you need anything, take whatever you want from my storage, or have them find what’s missing." Jun Yutian reclined, speaking lazily.

"Okay, I will," Jun Wu responded, then left.

...

Half a year later, Jun Wu and Si Lin had nearly arranged all the wedding details. It would not be an exaggeration to say this wedding could go down in history, considering the immense financial outlay beyond anyone’s imagination.

Yet Jun Wu was disheartened as Gu Qingqing hadn’t appeared.

Previously, although he was apart from Gu Qingqing, they could at least exchange messages. Now they couldn’t even do that, making him feel as if he were back when they initially separated on the Xuantian Continent.

Back then, they were young, their feelings undefined, thinking of each other only occasionally, not like now where Jun Wu felt so lovesick, even hallucinating frequently, forcing him to seclude himself to calm his mind.

In the Xuantian Continent over this half-year, great changes occurred. The density of Spiritual Energy increased more than twofold, with various spirit flowers, spirit herbs, and demon beasts evolving. Many reached the sixth-rank realm, ready to break through to the seventh rank.

Inside the grand hall, Gu Qingqing’s eyes remained shut, but her aura had grown significantly stronger.

If anyone saw her, even from a distance, they’d likely feel a chill run down their spine. Her expression was calm, betraying no change.

...

A year after Gu Qingqing’s departure, Jun Wu emerged from seclusion, with an aura more restrained yet undeniably powerful, giving off an unfathomable presence. He appeared more mature, slightly taller, nearing 1.9 meters, with chiseled features growing more handsome.

If Jun Wu was previously a drawn sword, now it was sheathed, appearing peaceful, but provoking him would rouse fierce retaliation.

After coming out of seclusion, with Gu Qingqing still absent, he contemplated, then told Jun Yutian he planned to go train.

At his level, solely advancing cultivation through training was nearly ineffective. The best approach was to understand and grasp the Laws of nature, the forest, and interpersonal relations.

Once these were mastered, ascension was not far off.

Meanwhile, in the Xuantian Continent, Gu Qingqing’s aura intensified significantly, with white mist enveloping her.