But immediately, an even more terrifying thought emerged in her mind.
"Wait! You... Just two or three months ago, in Southern Emperor City, based on the intelligence we gathered, you were obviously only around the First Level of the Heavenly Martial Realm! How could you possibly have continuously broken through to the Ninth Layer Peak of the Heavenly Martial Realm in such a short time?! This... This is simply impossible!"
Upon hearing this, Gu Sheng curled his lips into a meaningful smile and calmly threw out an even more explosive piece of news.
"Two or three months? Perhaps. But do you know that eleven months ago, when I first arrived in Great Wilderness City, I was only at the First Layer of the Postnatal Realm."
"Eleven months... from Postnatal First Layer to Heavenly Martial Ninth Layer Peak?!"
As soon as these words were spoken, not only did Nangong Yuexia freeze completely, but Situ Qingfeng, who was observing nearby, also took a sharp breath, his eyes almost popping out!
Although he knew Gu Sheng’s cultivation speed was fast, he never thought it would be so incredibly, unimaginably fast! This could no longer be described as genius; it was monstrous! Incredible!
Gu Sheng ignored their shock and continued speaking with a tone filled with convincing confidence.
"Therefore, don’t use common sense to judge me. If this trip is successful and I obtain the item from the Secret Realm, I am confident that within a month, I can possess combat power to directly contend with the King Realm. Within six months, rivaling an Initial-stage Venerable is not mere empty words."
He looked again at Nangong Yuexia, his gaze sharp.
"Now, I will give you another chance to choose. Will you choose to fight me, gambling with the lives of yourself and those behind you, or... accept my support and, in the future, co-rule Purple Mist, even overseeing Southern Border?"
Nangong Yuexia fell silent.
She looked at Gu Sheng’s calm yet infinitely confident face, recalled the terrifying strength he had just displayed and his incredible cultivation speed, then weighed the enormous temptation he had offered... the scales in her heart had already completely tipped.
She knew this was an unprecedented opportunity and a great risk.
But compared to the nebulous "vengeance for foster father" and the tangible benefits and power in front of her... she knew what choice to make.
Moments later, she lifted her head, with hesitation and struggle in her eyes completely gone, replaced by a determination to commit.
She slightly bowed to Gu Sheng, performing the etiquette of a subordinate greeting a superior, her voice clear and strong.
"Yuexia... is willing to follow Young Master Gu’s command!"
Gu Sheng showed a satisfied expression and nodded slightly.
"Very good, those who recognize the times are wise."
He paused, then his tone became serious.
"Since you’ve chosen to cooperate, I need you to tell me honestly about some matters concerning Southern Prince Mansion."
Nangong Yuexia straightened up, somewhat puzzled.


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