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News that Gu Zheng was the one who had recently broken through to the True Body Realm sent shockwaves through the Ten Dao of Great Zhou, the Eight Great Vassal States, and the various Noble Families. They all mobilized at once, bringing gifts and rushing toward Qingshi County.
A True Body expert only appeared once every few thousand years. Their power, identity, and status were simply too immense.
Offering congratulations was proper etiquette. Sending a gift was a safe gesture, but failing to do so would surely be remembered.
For this reason, everyone—whether they were envious, jealous, or even held a grudge—rushed to the outskirts of Qingshi County with gifts in hand.
This included the Yu Family, from whom Gu Zheng had seized the Divine Weapon Phoenix Feather!
It also included the three great Assassin Families, who hid behind the scenes and rarely appeared in public.
