My little sect, which disappeared a thousand years ago, has become a sacred site!

Upon hearing the word "departure," Gu Xing'er immediately peeked out from behind Bai Ling'er, took small steps to Gu Changyuan's side, and tightly gripped his clothes with her small hands.

She tilted her little face up, her eyes sparkling, clearly wanting to go along.

Gu Changyuan smiled slightly, naturally understanding the little girl's thoughts.

He had originally planned to keep her by his side, and given Gu Xing'er's current situation, it would be better for her to stay with him.

Once Gu Xing'er's condition has completely stabilized and she is able to cultivate normally, she will be handed over to his own disciple for training.

Seeing their master about to leave, the four disciples felt a pang of reluctance in their eyes, but they also knew that their master had important matters to attend to and could not persuade him to stay any longer.

Bai Ling'er's eyes darted around, and her mind began to race.

She glanced at Gu Xing'er, then looked up at Gu Changyuan, and suddenly spoke:

"Master, I want to go with you too!"

Seeing Gu Changyuan looking at her, she quickly laid out her reasons, clearly and logically:

"First of all, although you can sense the general location of Senior Sister and the others, you are definitely not as familiar with the current geography, power distribution, and local customs of the Nine Heavens Realm as I am. You need a guide."

Then, the outer realm has a special environment and is full of dangers. I spent some time there with my senior sister before, so I know it quite well and can guide you to avoid some unnecessary trouble.

Most importantly, Xing'er is still young. Although you, Master, are incredibly powerful, I'm better at taking care of the delicate things like children.

After saying that, she looked at Gu Changyuan with expectant eyes, afraid of being rejected.

Gu Changyuan pondered for a moment—Bai Ling'er's words were indeed reasonable.

He disappeared for a thousand years, and the Nine Heavens Realm is no longer what he remembers. Having someone familiar with the situation by his side can indeed save him a lot of trouble.

He wasn't afraid of the dangers of the outer realms, but with someone familiar with the area to guide him, he could find Qingxue and the others more quickly.

Seeing her master hesitate, Bai Ling'er immediately squatted down to be at eye level with Gu Xing'er, her voice so gentle it could melt hearts:

"Little Xing'er, would you like me to go with you to find Senior Sister? I'll buy you some delicious spiritual fruits, okay?"

As she spoke, she slowly extended her right hand and presented it to Gu Xing'er.

Gu Xing'er blinked her big eyes, looked at Bai Ling'er's gentle smiling face, then at her outstretched hand, and seemed to think for a moment.

Then he slowly stretched out his little hand and gently placed it on Bai Ling'er's palm.

Bai Ling'er's eyes lit up with joy. She quickly took Gu Xing'er's small hand and picked her up, secretly rejoicing in her heart:

These past few days, whenever her master was away, she spent time with Xing'er; it was definitely worth the love!

She turned to look at Gu Changyuan, her tone tinged with a hint of smugness:

"Master, look, Sister Xing'er wants me to come too."

Gu Changyuan shook his head helplessly as he watched her "coaxing" the child.

She's lived for over a thousand years, yet she still acts like a little girl, using tricks to deceive children.

But then I thought about it again. Back then, weren't they all "tricked" into joining the sect in the same way?

"Alright, you can come with me."

Gu Changyuan finally relented.

Bai Ling'er was immediately overjoyed, hugging Gu Xing'er and smiling with her eyes crinkling.

Xiao Yi and the other two could only shake their heads helplessly at the sight.

Bai Ling'er had used up all the possible reasons, so even if they wanted to go, they couldn't find a suitable excuse and had to give up.

Gu Changyuan turned his gaze to the other three disciples. With a gentle lift of his right hand, three smooth bones, surrounded by a faint halo of law, appeared out of thin air and floated in front of the three.

These three bones are not as dazzling as the Supreme Bone; instead, they appear ancient and understated.

However, it naturally flows with mysterious and unpredictable patterns, and there are also streams of clearly discernible and complete Dao laws emanating from it.

Simply by hovering there, it caused the surrounding space to distort slightly, and a Daoist aura naturally arose.

"Master, what is this...?"

Xiao Yi sensed the immense Dao principles emanating from the bones, far surpassing those of the Supreme Bones, and couldn't help but ask a question, his voice filled with surprise and doubt.

The same was true for Yun Tianhe and Han Feng. When their divine senses touched these bones, it was as if a force was pulling at their original Dao foundation.

Seeing the shocked expressions on the three people's faces, Gu Changyuan explained:

"This is a sacred bone. It is even rarer than the supreme bone, and can be described as a condensation of the great laws of heaven and earth."

He paused, allowing the three of them to process the information, before continuing:

"If the Supreme Bone is said to strengthen the physical body and assist in comprehending a certain kind of supernatural skill."

Then, sacred bones can directly help cultivators comprehend, or even initially grasp, a complete Great Dao Law. They are supreme treasures that truly touch the origin of the 'Dao'.

To directly comprehend the laws of the Great Dao.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yi and the other two's pupils constricted sharply, and they instinctively held their breath.

The laws of the Great Dao are a realm that cultivators in the Tribulation Transcending Realm and even the Half-Immortal Realm dream of touching!

It is the key to a higher realm. Ordinary cultivators find it extremely difficult to even comprehend a sliver of a law, yet this sacred bone can directly help them comprehend a complete law?!

"The time required for refining and absorbing the Sacred Bone is far longer than that for the Supreme Bone. It requires complete concentration and cannot be disturbed."

Gu Changyuan gave his instructions.

"During my absence, the three of you will take turns protecting me. One of you should focus on refining the essence, while the other two must ensure that everything is done perfectly."

Even in places like the Chaotic Ruins where powerful figures fall like rain, sacred bones are extremely rare.

Gu Changyuan has collected less than fifty pieces over the past thousand years, and each piece contains different Dao attributes.

It is extremely rare to find three sacred bones that are so perfectly suited to the cultivation paths and physiques of Xiao Yi, Yun Tianhe, and Han Feng.

But this one aspect alone is enough to enable them to achieve a qualitative leap in strength.

As for Bai Ling'er, since she intends to travel with me, I'll give her the sacred bone later so she can absorb it.

After all, once they found Ye Qingxue and the others, it wasn't like they weren't coming back; it was just a matter of time before they absorbed the nutrients.

Upon hearing their master's explanation, the three instantly sensed the extraordinary and precious nature of this sacred bone.

Their hands trembled slightly as they received the sacred bone that floated before them, their hearts overflowing with overwhelming excitement.

They exchanged a glance, and without saying a word, they faced Gu Changyuan, knelt down, and performed the most solemn salute, just as they had when they became his disciples.

Gu Changyuan raised his hand to support them, and a gentle spiritual force lifted the three of them up.

"Alright, get up. Cultivate yourself diligently, and do not waste this precious life."

He spoke earnestly, his gaze lingering on his three apprentices' faces for a moment, filled with expectation and trust.

"I will heed your teachings, Master!"

The three men solemnly responded.

Gu Changyuan said no more, and took one last look at the brightly lit holy land under the night sky, a hint of tenderness flashing in his eyes.

"We should go."

As soon as he finished speaking, he gently waved his right hand, and a silvery-white spatial ripple enveloped himself, Bai Ling'er, and Gu Xing'er in her arms.

The next moment, the three figures, like reflections in water, swayed gently and disappeared completely from the summit of Tianyuan Mountain.