Imperial Scepter

"No!"

Gao Xuemei's loud and clear voice suddenly rang out in the room, filled with undisguised urgency.

"They're still so young, how can we send them to the Southern Wilderness Forest for training? Gao Chun is only twelve years old, and Cheng Zhi is only ten!"

Her brows furrowed, her voice filled with anxiety: "They're all just kids, even if they've already entered the ranks of Xuan practitioners, they absolutely cannot go to places like that."

"You know how dangerous the Southern Wilderness Forest is, and they are far too young. Father, please, let them grow up a bit more before arranging their training!"

Looking at his daughter's worried expression, Gao Changhe couldn't help but feel a little helpless.

He suddenly remembered the old saying, "A doting mother spoils her son." His daughter was good in every way, but her protectiveness towards her son and younger generation was a bit excessive.

In his view, the path of the esoteric is not something that can be mastered by simply practicing behind closed doors. It requires not only improving one's cultivation but also refining one's character and discerning people and the world.

Those who only bury themselves in cultivation, no matter how talented they are, will ultimately only be sharp blades in the hands of others, and will find it difficult to achieve great things.

These principles cannot be understood simply by reading books; one must experience them firsthand and feel them personally to gain a profound and heartfelt understanding.

Although he understood his daughter's protective instincts, he still did not intend to comply and insisted on arranging for the two children to undergo training.

Gao Changhe patiently reassured them, "Don't worry, I will personally escort them to the Southern Wilderness Forest. The training mission has been arranged, and I will never let them be in a life-or-death situation."

"Don't worry? How can I not worry?" Gao Xuemei pouted, her tone tinged with reproach.

"It's precisely because you're escorting me that I feel even more uneasy. Do I not know your temperament well? There won't be any life-or-death crises, but there will definitely be hardships, and the training mission will certainly not be easy."

She remained steadfast in her belief, pursing her lips as she added, "Father, they are really too young."

"Cheng Zhigang has just reached the third level of the Bronze Realm, and Gao Chun is only at the second level of the Bronze Realm. Neither of them has advanced to the middle level of the Bronze Realm, and they don't know a single spell."

"I think it would be safer to wait until they reach the mid-level Bronze Realm and learn a spell before they go to the Southern Wilderness Forest for training."

Upon hearing this, Gao Changhe explained, "Gao Chun has already advanced to the third level of the Bronze Realm. Cheng Zhi and Li Daoqiu are also at the third level of the Bronze Realm. Add Wang Hu, who is at the second level of the Bronze Realm, and the four of them form a team. Their combat strength is sufficient for them to go and gain experience."

Gao Xuemei paid no attention to the team's arrangements; her attention was completely drawn to the news that "Gao Chun has been promoted to the Bronze Realm Three Stars."

She was both surprised and delighted: "What? Xiao Chun has already reached the third level of the Bronze Realm?"

"He's only twelve years old, and it's only been three years since his Dao Seed was born. He's already comprehended three realms of intent and advanced to the third level? Is his talent really that good?"

She recalled that her son had been born with a Dao Seed when he was five years old, and now at ten years old he was only at the Bronze Realm Three Stars. If she calculated it this way, wouldn't Gao Chun's talent be even better?

She subconsciously wanted to ask her father about the details of his high-purity Dao seed, but then she thought that the information about a Xuanzhe's Dao seed was an absolute secret, and even close relatives could not inquire about or reveal it at will, so she swallowed her words.

As soon as Gao Changhe saw his daughter's expression, he knew what she wanted to ask.

He said irritably, "A high-purity Dao Seed is indeed quite good. Like Cheng Zhi, it is a four-color Dao Seed. Keep it to yourself and don't tell anyone else."

"His cultivation progress is fast, firstly because he is older than Cheng Zhi, so he can naturally comprehend the meaning faster; secondly, he may be precocious."

After all, he was constantly provoked from a young age, especially by having his classmates mock him, which ironically forged his resilience early on.

Hearing her father mention his foolish actions from years ago, Gao Xuemei's cheeks flushed.

But he still stubbornly argued, "Wasn't I doing this for his own good? Maybe Gao Chun's successful birth of the Dao Seed is thanks to those who mocked him."

Gao Changhe smiled and said nothing more.

He knew in his heart that the birth of the Dao Seed from high purity had nothing to do with those mocking remarks, but he also understood his daughter's stubborn nature, and there was no point in saying anything more.

Finally, Gao Changhe made the final decision: "It's settled then. Gao Chun, Cheng Zhi, Li Daoqiu, and Wang Hu are all geniuses from our Gao Family Village. Let the four of them form a team and go to the Southern Wilderness Forest for some training."

Seeing this, Gao Xuemei could only acquiesce.

Although she was reluctant to part with him, her father had made his decision, and she had no other choice.

Fortunately, she knew in her heart that with her father escorting them, the children's lives were absolutely guaranteed. However, these boys were destined to suffer a lot during their training.

……

"What? You want me to go to the Southern Wilderness Forest for training?"

The next day, Gao Chun was still immersed in the joy of breaking through to the fourth star of the Bronze Realm when he heard the news and was stunned at first.

immediately.

His face was full of excitement, his eyes sparkled like stars, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously curved upwards.

"Great! Great! I've wanted to go to the Southern Wilderness Forest for training for ages, but I've never been before! Father, when are we leaving?"

Seeing his son's arrogant and ignorant attitude, Gao Changhe was both amused and exasperated.

This child actually treated the perilous Southern Wilderness Forest as a fun place.

As the saying goes: those inside the wall want to get out, and those outside want to get in.

"I'm not letting you go alone."

Looking at the undisguised anticipation in his son's eyes, Gao Changhe slowly said, "To be precise, it's about having you, Chengzhi, Li Daoqiu, and Wang Hu form a team to wipe out a nest of Xuanbo."

"Okay, okay!"

Gao Chun's eyes instantly flashed with a dazzling light, like a torch that had been suddenly lit, and he jumped up excitedly on the spot.

"My greatsword has been itching for a fight for ages!"

He raised his chin, his voice loud and clear, full of youthful vigor, his brows gleaming with eager anticipation, as if he were about to charge into the forest to confront the black boar.

The thought of fighting alongside his comrades against the Xuan Boar's tusks and brute force made his blood boil, and his face was filled with undisguised anticipation and fighting spirit.

He imagined the graceful and clean movements of throwing a punch, pondering how to coordinate with his teammates to restrain the Xuanzhu. The corners of his mouth unconsciously turned up, and his eyes were full of determination.

Although he was already twelve years old, his body was gradually growing, his shoulders were straight, and he had become a handsome young man, but the competitiveness and passion that was engraved in his bones had not diminished in the slightest.

Especially in front of his father, he completely shed the composure he deliberately maintained in front of others, no longer pretending to be a mature little adult, and showing the unique frankness and sharpness of a young man.

Seeing his expression, Gao Changhe didn't say anything, but a strange smile appeared on his lips.

He instructed, "That's settled then. Go and gather the three of them; we'll set off after lunch."

"I'm only responsible for getting you to the designated location; everything after that is up to you."

"Furthermore, the four of you forming a team, how you coordinate and who should be the captain is up to you."

Upon hearing his father's words, Gao Chun's eyes lit up, and a hearty smile instantly spread across his face without the slightest hesitation.

He suddenly straightened his chest, slapped his shoulders hard with both hands, making a crisp "thump" sound, and his tone was full of unquestionable certainty.

"No problem! Dad, don't worry, this captain's position is definitely mine!"

As he said this, he raised his chin slightly, his eyes shining brightly, as if victory was already assured.

As soon as he finished speaking, he strode off and rushed out the door.

His figure was light and agile, his feet moved with the wind, like an arrow released from a bow, carrying the unique drive and confidence of a young man, and he disappeared outside the door frame in an instant.