My Beast Is the 12-Winged Angel Chapter 474 - 475: Tier Four Totem!
Previously on My Beast Is the 12-Winged Angel...
During those two hours,
Gu Qianqian focused on nothing else.
She dedicated herself to preparing a simple, home-cooked meal for Gu Xing.
As they sat at the dining table,
Gu Qianqian refrained from prying into Gu Xing’s recent activities or asking why he had returned.
Instead, she busied herself by constantly piling food onto the plates of Gu Xing and his Guardian Beasts.
"Eat more, it’s been far too long since you’ve had a meal I cooked!"
Gu Xing graciously accepted his sister's warm hospitality.
The Guardian Beasts were even more eager to partake.
After all, she was their master's sister—Gu Xing’s only true blood relative.
Whether it was the cold and distant Qing Shuang or the playful Vera, they all acted like well-behaved children in the presence of Gu Qianqian.
Throughout the meal, a profound sense of warmth enveloped Gu Xing.
However, such peaceful moments are always short-lived.
The two hours slipped away in an instant.
The time for his departure had arrived once more.
Gu Qianqian stared at Gu Xing, her lips sealed in a heavy silence.
Gu Xing, too, found himself unable to speak.
He understood completely...
While Gu Qianqian took immense pride in his status, her heart was filled with worry for his life.
Despite his legendary feats, in Gu Qianqian’s eyes,
He would always remain that little brother who hadn't quite grown up.
"Sis, I’m heading out now."
After a long pause,
Gu Xing finally managed to speak the words slowly.
Gu Qianqian gave a small nod.
Just as Gu Xing turned to leave, she suddenly lunged forward.
She pulled Gu Xing into a tight embrace.
When she spoke, her voice trembled slightly.
"Xiao Xing, I realize now that you carry the hopes of the entire Alternate Space. I cannot be so selfish as to keep you from your path."
"But I still need to tell you..."
"Xiao Xing, I am your sister, your family, and I will always be here waiting for you to come home!"
Moved by her words, Gu Xing returned the hug gently.
Then, he leaned in and whispered softly into Gu Qianqian’s ear:
"Don’t you worry! I value my life far too much; I will definitely return!"
Having said his piece, Gu Xing released her.
Without another word of hesitation, he turned and walked away.
Gu Qianqian stood frozen, watching Gu Xing’s retreating figure until he vanished from sight.
It wasn't until Tang Xinrou appeared at her side that she snapped out of her daze.
"Qianqian, don't fret over my husband. I've already read his fortune."
"No matter how terrifying the danger, he is destined to emerge unscathed!"
"Besides, if you're truly that concerned..."
"The next time my husband shows up, we'll just drug him."
"And then, quietly... we'll make sure the Gu Family lineage is secured."
The sheer absurdity of Tang Xinrou’s words caused Gu Qianqian’s sorrow to evaporate instantly.
She turned toward her friend, her expression darkening as she enunciated every syllable:
"Tang Xinrou, did you get your head slammed in a door?"
Tang Xinrou wasn't bothered by the scolding in the slightest.
She merely rubbed her head sheepishly and offered a silly grin.
Elsewhere.
Gu Xing reappeared at the gateway to the Ascension Realm.
His presence immediately sparked a wave of shock among the onlookers.
"Why has Lord Gu Xing returned? Didn't he just come here to visit Lady Qianqian?"
"That can't be it! Lord Gu Xing is a busy man; he must have some vital mission here!"
"What kind of business would bring him to the Ascension Realm? Could he be planning to enter?"
"But this place is restricted to those at the Extraordinary Level; Lord Gu Xing must have reached the Totem Level by now!"
The onlookers buzzed with theories regarding Gu Xing’s intentions.
Ignoring them, Gu Xing stood silently, staring at the portal to the Ascension Realm.
He was well aware that the realm was restricted to those of the Extraordinary Level.
And yet...
He slowly reached out his hand.
In the following second,
A leaf from the World Tree manifested in his palm.
This leaf shared the same source as the World Tree itself.
The World Tree would undoubtedly sense his presence.
As expected,
Barely a moment after Gu Xing produced the leaf,
A swirling gateway of dark Void opened before him.
On the other side of that portal lay the fading World Tree.
Without a second thought, Gu Xing stepped through, followed by his Guardian Beasts.
The moment he entered that world,
Gu Xing was struck by an overwhelming aura of desolation and deathly stillness.
He lifted his gaze slightly.
The World Tree, which once boasted lush green boughs, was now completely parched and withered.
Even its life force had dwindled to a mere flicker.
Looking at the dying World Tree, Gu Xing found himself at a loss for words.
How could he ask a dying deity for a Divine Position?
It felt wrong, both logically and emotionally.
But in that moment,
An ancient face slowly materialized on the trunk of the World Tree.
The face was shrouded in the creeping shadows of death.
Before long, a faint but incredibly gentle voice echoed out.
"Child, you have finally come!"
Gu Xing was taken aback by the greeting.
The World Tree had been expecting him?
"Of course, I knew you would come!"
The World Tree addressed his unspoken thoughts before he could even ask.
"My time is nearly up. I shall answer every question that weighs upon your heart now."
Gu Xing nodded solemnly.
He indeed carried many burdens of curiosity.
Why did this Divine Level World Tree remain idle when the Demon Race invaded?
Why did the Demon Race possess Ten Demon Gods, while the Alternate Space had no protectors of that caliber?
...
The World Tree began to provide the answers he sought.
"Though I was born alongside the Alternate Space, I do not possess the Divine Position belonging to this world."
"For as long as I have had consciousness, I have held this specific Divine Position."
"Perhaps it is more accurate to say..."
"I was brought into existence solely because of this Divine Position!"
"However..."
"The world governed by this Divine Position was destroyed eons ago!"
"That is why I was powerless to act against the Demon Race's invasion!"
"Furthermore, a mysterious voice from the shadows told me I must protect this space at all costs."
"To wait for your arrival!"
Hearing this, Gu Xing felt the weight of a destiny that had been set in stone long ago.
The World Tree did not waste any more time on explanations.
"Now that my duty is fulfilled, this Divine Position shall return to its rightful place."
As the words fell,
The massive World Tree, which seemed to cover the entire horizon, began to crack and crumble.
Eventually, the entire structure dissolved into dust, slowly fading from existence.
In the void where it once stood,
A radiant blue light remained behind.
As if it had finally found its true master, the brilliant blue light streaked toward Vera.
It slowly sank into Vera’s forehead, merging with her.
Suddenly...
Vera was encased within a shimmering green cocoon of light.
Gu Xing could feel Vera’s aura skyrocketing.
The flaws within her body were being rapidly mended and perfected.
In that instant, Vera’s talent
Fully ascended to the Origin level.
She had reached the same height as Liu Li!
"Boom——!!"
The Light Cocoon exploded, releasing a surge of potent Life Energy that flooded the entire dimension.
In tandem with this surge...
Gu Xing and all of his Guardian Beasts experienced another breakthrough.
Tier Four Totem!