"Senior, why have you appeared in my dream?"
"Over the years, I've often dreamed of you, but never as vividly as this. Even now, I can't believe what I'm seeing. I'm afraid that if I open my eyes, you'll disappear."
A'Man couldn't hide the excitement and joy of reuniting after a long separation, and she began to pour out her feelings of longing.
She was worried that this was still just a dream.
When she woke up, everything would vanish, and her life and cultivation would continue as usual, unchanging like the eternal heavens.
"This isn't your dream. This is your memory."
Gu Changge smiled lightly. "As long as you remember me, I can appear in your memories."
"So that's how it is."
A'Man nodded, somewhat understanding but still a little confused.
Living in her memories?
Such a method was truly unimaginable, and this was the first time she had heard of it.
Did it mean that as long as she remembered her senior, she could meet him through her memories?
"However, I'm curious. You said you often dream of me. What do you dream about?"
Gu Changge glanced at her, seemingly curious, and smiled as he asked.
Hearing this, A'Man's expression suddenly changed, and her gaze became slightly evasive, as if she were embarrassed and hesitant to speak.
Her originally fair, jade-like cheeks also flushed with a faint blush.
"In any case, I often dream of you…"
She avoided meeting Gu Changge's gaze and answered in a very soft voice.
This kind of question was really difficult for her to answer.
Because A'Man herself didn't know what kind of feelings she had for Gu Changge.
Respect? Admiration?
Did she see him as a senior who had given her a second chance at life, or as a master?
But if he were her master, wouldn't such dreams be somewhat inappropriate?
Over the years, A'Man had often fallen asleep holding the clothes Gu Changge had left behind.
Especially when her mind was troubled or she encountered difficulties.
Although she had washed the clothes clean, in A'Man's eyes, they still carried Gu Changge's scent.
Only by sensing his presence could her heart calm down, as if she were in a warm harbor, free from all troubles and worries.
Gu Changge smiled, understanding A'Man's thoughts, and didn't press further.
A'Man, however, raised her little face and asked curiously, "When I was cultivating earlier, I suddenly heard your voice calling me, Senior. Is it because you need something from me?"
Her gaze was pure, like flawless black gemstones, with a sparkling luster that was extremely moving.
"I once said that when you reached a certain level of cultivation, we would meet again. Today, I've just come to fulfill that promise."
"Your cultivation speed hasn't disappointed me." Gu Changge smiled faintly.
A'Man nodded. "Over the years, I haven't dared to slack off. I thought that once I broke through to the Immortal King Realm, I could traverse the vast expanse and go to the Mountain and Sea True World to find you, Senior."
This was one of the motivations behind her cultivation and growth.
"Seeing your current level of cultivation, my guidance back then wasn't in vain." Gu Changge also nodded slightly.
A'Man couldn't hide the joy on her face.
Back when she had followed Gu Changge, even though she had cultivated diligently and comprehended the mysteries of the demon heart, it was rare for her to receive a word of praise from him.
Even the carefully grilled fish she had prepared back then had been criticized by Gu Changge.
Memories of the past flowed through her mind like water.
This made A'Man's lips curl into a slight smile. It was so good to be able to meet again.
Next, she began to tell Gu Changge about her experiences after he had left.
Including how she had sought revenge against the first-generation Barbarian God, how she had comprehended the trials of reincarnation, and how she had awakened all her sealed memories from before her reincarnation, learning her true identity.
After that, she had been brought back to the Endless Yang True World and cultivated as a quasi-Dao Child.
"As long as I successfully break through to the Immortal King Realm, I'll have the qualifications to compete for the position of Dao Child," A'Man said.
When she mentioned the position of Dao Child, her expression changed, revealing a sense of pride and ambition.
The Cosmic Annihilation Mansion was one of the most powerful forces in the Endless Yang True World.
As long as she became a Dao Child, her status would undergo a earth-shaking transformation.
Even other Dao Realm experts in the Cosmic Annihilation Mansion wouldn't dare to look down on her.
And her father, the current master of the Cosmic Annihilation Mansion, would no longer be able to constrain her with the mansion's rules.
Her father had many descendants spanning multiple eras, and being his child didn't grant any special status within the Cosmic Annihilation Mansion.
All status within the mansion had to be fought for by the descendants themselves.
"You're the successor I chose, someone who carries the demon heart. How could a mere Dao Child position be worth your attention?" Gu Changge chuckled lightly.
"I'll work hard to become the Young Mansion Master of the Cosmic Annihilation Mansion and won't disgrace your reputation, Senior."
A'Man's eyes were filled with determination, and she was very confident in herself.
However, there were many quasi-Dao Children like her in the Cosmic Annihilation Mansion, and almost all of them had already surpassed the Immortal King Realm in cultivation.
Although she had caught up later, her years of cultivation were far fewer than theirs.
Therefore, if she wanted to compete for the position of Dao Child, she would have to fight and struggle against many powerful competitors.
"Naturally, I have confidence in you. After all, you were personally chosen by me."
"However, with your current strength, it's still somewhat difficult to compete with the many geniuses of this era." Gu Changge continued to smile lightly.
A'Man was exceptionally talented, but even if she became an Immortal King, it would be hard for her to gain any advantage among the quasi-Dao Children.
After all, among the current generation of geniuses in the Cosmic Annihilation Mansion, many were already on the verge of condensing the light of a Quasi-Immortal Emperor.
There were even monstrous talents who had sealed themselves for multiple lifetimes and were about to form the Dao Fruit of an Immortal Emperor.
Compared to them, A'Man had no advantage other than her talent and fortune.
"I won't be weaker than them."
A'Man thought Gu Changge was underestimating her and felt a little indignant, but she didn't dare to speak loudly in front of him. She could only emphasize her point in a soft voice.
Gu Changge smiled, reached out, and patted her head. "Of course, you won't be weaker than anyone. In my heart, they can't even compare to a single strand of your hair. But your years of cultivation are still too short."
Hearing this, A'Man couldn't help but feel happy.
"I'll work hard to cultivate, catch up to them, and surpass them…" she said softly but firmly, savoring this rare moment of warmth.
"Good. But since I'm here, I'll naturally help you."
Gu Changge smiled faintly. As he spoke, he pointed a finger at A'Man's brow.
A'Man immediately felt a cool sensation flow from her brow into her mud pill palace.
The deep, cold darkness seemed to be suddenly illuminated by a golden light.
This golden light was brilliant and dazzling, like a sun that would never set.
However, A'Man could clearly see that floating within this radiant golden light was an ancient and mysterious book.
"Golden Tome of Primordial Chaos?"
Four ancient, profound characters appeared, as if they contained all the mysteries and Dao Rhyme of the world.