As soon as he left the pavilion, Gu Yu couldn’t contain his curiosity, tugged at Gu Sheng’s sleeves, and asked, "Brother, where are we going next?"
Gu Sheng looked up at the sky, pondered for a moment, and said, "I plan to find our mentor, to consult her about this Heavenly Dao Marriage Certificate."
The mentor was placed in a small temple near the Water Spirit Pavilion. Though the temple wasn’t as grand and imposing as their former residence at Tianshan, it was serene and tranquil enough for her to live peacefully.
Gu Sheng and Gu Yu walked along the mountain path towards the temple. Along the way, Gu Yu chattered incessantly while Gu Sheng occasionally responded, his mind already drifting to the matter of the Heavenly Dao Marriage Certificate.
In no time, they arrived before the temple. The temple door was half-open, and Gu Sheng raised his hand to gently knock on the door, calling out, "Mentor, your student Gu Sheng has brought Gu Yu to visit you."
The door creaked open, revealing the familiar face of their mentor. Upon seeing Gu Sheng and Gu Yu, a delighted smile appeared on her face, and she said, "Sheng’er, Yu’er, you’re here, come in quickly."
The three of them entered the temple and sat down beside a stone table. The mentor poured them some tea and asked with concern, "Sheng’er, is there something you need to ask of your mentor on this visit?"
Gu Sheng picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said, "Mentor, to be honest, I came here because of the Heavenly Dao Marriage Certificate."
The mentor said, "This Heavenly Dao Marriage Certificate, is a defiance of the heavens. Your master, before he passed, once said that such matters carry significant karma.
Moreover, your situation is different from previous inheritors of the Taiji Hunyuan Heavenly Book; you can use it to sign the marriage contract at most three times, otherwise, there will definitely be life-threatening consequences, you must remember this."
Gu Sheng’s expression was solemn, and he nodded earnestly, saying, "Mentor, your student remembers."
The mentor hesitated for a moment longer and asked, "Sheng’er, now that you intend to sign the Heavenly Dao Marriage Certificate with Gongsun Yue, have you considered how this might affect your relationship with the Tianxuan Divine Girl?"
Gu Sheng slightly lowered his head, pondered for a moment, then said, "Mentor, I’ve already promised the Holy Mother, I cannot renege. Once the matter is resolved, I will explain everything clearly to the Tianxuan Divine Girl."
The mentor looked at Gu Sheng and said, "Forget it, your mentor supports your decision. I only hope everything goes smoothly for you; your mentor still awaits to drink your celebration wine."
Gu Sheng smiled slightly and said, "Thank you, mentor."
After chatting about family matters with the mentor for a while, Gu Sheng took Gu Yu and bade farewell. After leaving the temple, Gu Sheng did not hesitate and headed straight for the Water Spirit Pavilion, determined to sign the Heavenly Dao Marriage Certificate with Gongsun Yue, ready to face whatever lay ahead bravely.
At the pinnacle of the towering Holy Heaven Peak, within the Heavenly Hall, the Golden Simurgh Heavenly Monarch sat quietly on a meditation mat, eyes closed in meditation. Around him, spiritual power circulated, emanating a powerful and imposing aura.
Luo Xi stood quietly by his side, her expression struggling, full of discontent.
"Aunt, is there really no other solution?" Luo Xi couldn’t help but ask.
The Golden Simurgh Heavenly Monarch opened his eyes, filled with helplessness, and said, "Xi’er, if it wasn’t a last resort, why would the Purple Spirit Realm Master make such a decision?"
Confusion flashed in Luo Xi’s eyes, and she said, "Aunt, I really don’t know what to do now."
The Golden Simurgh Heavenly Monarch gently patted Luo Xi’s shoulder and said, "Xi’er, this matter cannot be helped by others, just listen to your own heart."
Luo Xi was silent for a moment, then slightly nodded and said, "Aunt, I understand." She turned and left the Heavenly Hall quietly.
Standing at the peak of Holy Heaven Peak, Luo Xi gazed towards the direction of the Holy Land Peak, her thoughts drifting far away. She remembered the days of sharing hardships with Gu Sheng on the Holy Road, those moments of fighting side by side flashing before her eyes.
Also, thirteen years ago, the scene where she was saved by an old man, vaguely remembering a little boy praying sincerely by her side.
Tianlan Sacred Land.


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