Elder Gu, I'll first take you to find a cave residence, and then we'll report to the vice dean and others.
With the addition of an Immortal King-level elder, I'm sure the vice dean and the others will be very pleased.
As Zhou Yuanyi spoke, he led Gu Changge through the mountain gate and deeper into the Imperial Immortal Academy.
Along the way, many disciples looked over curiously, with most of their gazes falling on Gu Changge.
They naturally knew Zhou Yuanyi's identity, so they were even more curious—was Gu Changge a new disciple brought back by Steward Zhou?
After all, judging by the unfamiliar young face, he didn't seem like a former disciple of the Imperial Immortal Academy.
Many disciples speculated about Gu Changge's identity. The fact that Steward Zhou was personally escorting him in suggested that his talent had been recognized by Zhou Yuanyi, allowing him to bypass the academy's entrance exams and join directly.
Along the way, some disciples who were familiar with Zhou Yuanyi boldly approached to ask questions. Zhou Yuanyi didn't hide anything and explained Gu Changge's identity with a smile.
Hearing the explanation, the disciples were stunned. They never expected that this seemingly young man in white was actually a new elder of the Imperial Immortal Academy.
Judging solely by appearance, Gu Changge even looked younger than them.
During this trip outside, I was fortunate to have Elder Gu's help. Otherwise, I wouldn't have made it back alive.
Don't let Elder Gu's youthful appearance fool you. He is actually a peerless Immortal King, with unfathomable cultivation.
In the future, if you have the chance to receive guidance from Elder Gu, it will be a great fortune for you.
Zhou Yuanyi said with a smile.
These words further shocked the disciples, especially some of the female disciples, whose eyes sparkled with admiration.
A young elder with a handsome appearance, as if he had stepped out of a painting, whose future achievements would undoubtedly be limitless—if they could establish a connection with him early, it would naturally bring them endless benefits.
However, Gu Changge clearly had no intention of paying attention to them. With a faint, warm smile on his face, he remained silent, following Zhou Yuanyi to a mountain called Biluo Peak, which would serve as his current residence.
Soon, news of a new elder surnamed Gu joining the Imperial Immortal Academy spread throughout the area.
This caused quite a stir among the disciples.
Many disciples who had witnessed Gu Changge's appearance that day were particularly amazed, feeling that this elder looked exceptionally young and must possess terrifying talent.
Zhou Yuanyi handled matters quite efficiently. That very day, he brought the vice dean and other elders to confirm Gu Changge's identity.
Naturally, there were no issues during this process.
Although the vice dean of the Imperial Immortal Academy was a Quasi-Immortal Emperor, even with his strength, he couldn't discern Gu Changge's true origins.
He only felt that Gu Changge's strength was likely even greater than what Zhou Yuanyi had described, and his age was much younger than that of an ordinary Immortal King.
Thus, he took this matter very seriously, believing that Gu Changge might advance further in the future, possibly even reaching the Quasi-Immortal Emperor level.
Of course, with the Imperial Immortal Palace backing the Imperial Immortal Academy, he wasn't worried about any ill-intentioned individuals sneaking in.
Afterward, Gu Changge naturally became the master of Biluo Peak.
He was also an elder of the Imperial Immortal Academy in the Taiyuan Ancient Domain, with a status equal to that of the other elders and entitled to the same privileges.
In daily life, there were no specific obligations or requirements. He could choose disciples at will or seclude himself and ignore worldly affairs.
However, when the Imperial Immortal Academy encountered trouble, he would have to step forward to protect it.
The constraints were quite loose.
Of course, Biluo Peak had millions of junior disciples responsible for managing the daily affairs of the peak, which was more than sufficient.
As for whether to teach or take on disciples, it was entirely up to each elder's will.
If one cultivated powerful disciples, they would naturally receive more cultivation resources in the future, which was to be expected.
Gu Changge, temporarily residing in the Imperial Immortal Academy, had no intention of taking on disciples.
His goal was to find the person in the Imperial Immortal Palace connected to the sealing of the Sixfold Celestial Abyss Armor.
The identity of an elder in the Imperial Immortal Academy would be advantageous for the next phase of his plans.
Of course, there was another reason.
Gu Changge was scheming behind the scenes to manipulate the entire Prime-Origin Civilization.
In the near future, the various forces of the Prime-Origin Civilization would fall into a period of turmoil and chaos.
By staying in the Imperial Immortal Academy, he could better control the situation and make his moves accordingly.
At this moment, outside the Prime-Origin Civilization, as Gu Changge had predicted, the death of the Demon Ancestor's son had caused a major upheaval.
Many forces, such as the Temple of Light and Darkness and the Tathagata Buddha Realm, were speculating about who could have done it.
Every day, many disciples discussed the matter, worried that the flames of war would reach Taiyuan Ancient Domain.
During this period, many young female disciples also appeared near Biluo Peak, hoping to become his disciples.
However, Gu Changge paid no attention to them, maintaining the appearance of someone in seclusion, unconcerned with external affairs.
This disappointed many disciples.
From Steward Zhou Yuanyi's words, many disciples of the Imperial Immortal Academy knew that Gu Changge was incredibly powerful and might advance further in the future, possibly even reaching the Quasi-Immortal Emperor or Immortal Emperor level.
Yet, such a young, handsome, and promising elder had not taken on any disciples...
This made many disciples of the Imperial Immortal Academy restless.
Although Gu Changge was temporarily residing on Biluo Peak, he was also paying attention to the developments outside.
The appearance of the Sun-Shooting Bow and the death of the ninth prince of the Golden Crow Clan were all part of his plans.
Both the Immortal Chu Dynasty and the Demon Court intended to retreat from the world and avoid the calamity.
However, Gu Changge would certainly not let them have their way. After all, the more chaotic the waters of the Prime-Origin Civilization, the more advantageous it would be for him.
In the near future, the Demon Court and the Immortal Chu Dynasty would inevitably go to war, dragging other forces into the conflict.
In this way, the waters would become sufficiently murky.
Which force stands to benefit the most from the chaos in the Prime-Origin Civilization?
In Purple Mist Mountain, the current master of the mountain was also pondering this question and couldn't help but think of the Immortal Chu Dynasty.
Especially since, some time ago, news had spread from the Immortal Chu Dynasty that the remnants of the Black Calamity had returned, and they were seeking help from other forces.
Yet, the Immortal Chu Dynasty itself remained inactive, taking no countermeasures.
Once the Prime-Origin Civilization fell into chaos, the various forces' focus might shift toward each other, leaving no time to deal with the Immortal Chu Dynasty.
Similar scenes were playing out in other regions and universes of the Prime-Origin Civilization.
The Demon Ancestor's wrath was not so easily appeased.
In many universes adjacent to the Demon Court, one could see the overwhelming murderous intent, suppressing all laws, distorting and evaporating them into vast, boundless energy particles.
If the Demon Ancestor were to strike in anger, he could truly annihilate the heavens and destroy the territories of any force.
Under the Demon Ancestor's orders, countless demonic beings were mobilized, relentlessly investigating Di Wen's whereabouts. They soon determined that he had died outside the territory of the Endless Demon Domain, in the Immortal Chu Dynasty, which was not far away.
This news shocked countless demonic beings, and the demon lords and generals investigating Di Wen's whereabouts were filled with overwhelming murderous intent.
What a bold Immortal Chu Dynasty! You dare to cause my brother's death? Today, I will fight you to the death.
The seventh prince of the Demon Court, Di Kun, could not hide his killing intent and was filled with rage.
In the past, he had been closest to his ninth brother, and now he was the most active in investigating the cause of his death.
Immediately, in his fury, he led millions of demon soldiers and generals, marching in a mighty procession, shrouding the sky and blocking out the sun, with endless demonic energy sweeping across the vast universes, heading toward the Immortal Chu Dynasty..
The demonic energy pierced the heavens, with scales and feathers flowing and mist surging. Many massive, ancient demon clans' true forms were revealed, their eyes like blood lakes, striking fear into the hearts of all.
This was a truly terrifying scene, and ordinary cultivators were nearly scared out of their wits.