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Several elders felt that the Dueling Platform's Gu Ying was surprisingly challenging. Could it be that the situation had changed since it had not appeared before? Was it possible that their spiritual energy was running low? After all, this was already the tenth challenger. It was quite normal for someone at the early stage of Foundation Establishment to exhaust their spiritual energy. If things continued like this, in two years when Gu Peak Foundation Establishment arrived, would they be able to sweep through the Outer Sect?
Thinking of this, the elders exchanged glances, their thoughts aligning. Back in the day, when Xiao Zhang entered the Outer Sect, he did not sweep through it like Gu Na did. The prestige accumulated from countless battles over the months was significant, yet Gu Yi had already gained such fame and influence upon entering. If he were to take charge of the Sect in the future, it seemed that the entire Sect would fall under his rule. Such a situation would be reminiscent of what happened on the eastern peaks of Main Peak; a single Xiao Zhang had already made things difficult for everyone. The thought of another Gu Hong was enough to give them headaches.
If there were disciples capable of suppressing Gu Hong's momentum, it wouldn't be an impossible task. At least they couldn't let him continue winning like this.
"I am strong, but that doesn't mean I can flaunt my power in the Outer Sect. If I don't sweep him off his feet, I truly believe he thinks there is no one else in the Outer Sect."
A robust disciple clad in armor wielded a Long Spear, clearly someone with a fiery temper who would retaliate at the slightest provocation.
The two had exchanged blows for over ten rounds. Previously, Gu had thought Cai Jiang was already a standout among that generation, but he didn't expect that Hong Ba before him was also a tough opponent. Unlike Cai Jiang's spirited demeanor, Hong Ba displayed a decisive ruthlessness from the battlefield that made Gu marvel at how Super Sect indeed had its own strength and should not be underestimated.
He wasn't as arrogant as I am; his master’s teachings constantly reminded him to seek self-discipline. How could he dare to underestimate the disciples of the Sect?
After exchanging a few more moves, both were now fighting with genuine intensity. Although Qunqin advanced step by step, to those watching from Floating Mountain, it seemed clear that Gu was in a favorable position. However, from the perspective of the elders, it was quite the opposite.
One was advancing steadily and cautiously while the other was impatient and burning with anger, even somewhat underestimating his opponent. It was easy to see who would win and who would lose; despite Hong Ba's fierce attacks, those elders understood better than any disciple that being overly aggressive could lead to downfall.
In those exchanges, let alone me back then; even if I reflect on myself now, could I perform better than that newcomer from Taitung? It truly was unexpected.
Just as Lao Luo finished his thoughts, the Dueling Platform announced a victor. As expected, Hong Ba fell into Gu's trap. Previously, Bei Qin had delivered a move called "Years of Spring and Autumn" to Taitung; now he looked at Gu with great reluctance.
At that moment when Taitung was getting excited about the match, Gao Qi's envoy returned with detailed information about Gu and handed over a jade slip to Gao Qi before quietly leaving. The slip contained all relevant information about Gu Hong, down to precise details about his birth and death times.
The jade slip clearly detailed the origins of Gu Hong, a descendant of a fallen family from the Later Zhou dynasty, and indeed the last surviving member of that lineage. From a young age, he had been the target of schemes, relying on his sister from the Ye Family, Ye You, who despite their family's decline, supported him. Eventually, his cultivation talent was discovered, which nearly led to an assassination plot by those coveting the Gu Family's ancestral home. Fortunately, his sister Ye You sensed the danger early and managed to take him away just in time for him to witness the dawn of his future in martial arts.
As Gao Qi read about the harrowing experiences Gu Hong endured in his childhood, he couldn't help but wonder how such a young child could survive all that.
Abandoned by his family, betrayed by outsiders seeking to exploit the ancestral home, and almost captured by human traffickers—he had been deceived out of money while foraging for herbs. Initially arriving at the Ye Family as a beggar, he was saved by his cousin Ye You. Gao Qi felt a pang of sympathy; it was no wonder that the junior disciple who had delivered the jade slip earlier had said nothing upon leaving. He must have also read about Gu Hong's tragic past.
Bu Luo reflected on how Gu Hong had endured such suffering yet remained unbroken. It was admirable how he carried himself with integrity and grace, embodying the qualities of a true gentleman. In Gao Qi's eyes, Gu Hong represented those rare individuals born into light, as opposed to those who dwell in darkness yet aspire for brightness. No matter what setbacks they faced, they never relinquished their inner light and sense of justice.
As Gao Qi pondered this, he realized that there truly was another person named Gu Hong in this world, alongside the Ye Family and Gu Family. Bu Luo thought about how Gu Hong had indeed suffered but was saved by Ye You from the Hong Clan and had since reinvented himself as a singer in Sky's End Tower, thus finding a means to survive.
If all went well, Gu Hong would undoubtedly become one of the most outstanding disciples of their sect in the coming decades.
After finishing his thoughts, Gao Qi passed the jade slip to the elders beside him for their review while he focused intently on watching the competition. He hoped that Gu Hong would continue to persevere; the longer he held on, the more opportunities would arise for him.
Perhaps it was time to give that unfortunate young man a little reprieve, Gao Qi mused, not even realizing that his eyes had grown slightly misty.
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