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 did nothing besides prepare a simple, home-cooked meal for Gu Xing.
As they sat at the table,
Gu Qianqian refrained from prying into Gu Xing’s recent activities or asking the reason for his visit.
Instead, she focused entirely on piling food onto the plates of Gu Xing and his Guardian Beasts.
"Eat more! It’s been far too long since you’ve tasted my cooking!"
Gu Xing accepted his sister's warm hospitality with grace.
His Guardian Beasts were even more enthusiastic.
They recognized her as their master’s sister—Gu Xing’s true kin.
Whether it was the cold and distant Qing Shuang or the playful Vera, they all acted like well-behaved children in Gu Qianqian’s presence.
Throughout the meal, Gu Xing was enveloped in a rare sense of comfort.
However, such peaceful moments are always fleeting.
The two hours slipped away in an instant.
The time for departure had arrived once more.
Gu Qianqian looked at Gu Xing, her lips sealed in a heavy silence.
Gu Xing remained quiet as well.
He understood...
While Gu Qianqian took pride in his accomplishments, her heart was filled with worry for his safety.
Regardless of how legendary his deeds became, to Gu Qianqian,
He would always be the younger brother who hadn't quite grown up.
"Sis, I’m heading out now."
After a long pause,
Gu Xing finally spoke, his voice slow.
Gu Qianqian gave a small nod.
Just as Gu Xing turned to leave, she suddenly rushed forward.
She pulled Gu Xing into a tight hug.
Her voice trembled slightly as she spoke.
"Xiao Xing, I realize now that you carry the hopes of the entire Alternate Space. I can't be selfish and hold you back from your journey."
"But I still need to tell you..."
"Xiao Xing, I am your sister, your family. I will always be here waiting for you to come home!"
Moved by her words, Gu Xing returned the embrace gently.
He whispered softly into Gu Qianqian’s ear:
"Don’t worry! I value my life far too much; I will definitely return!"
With those words, Gu Xing released her.
Without looking back, he turned and walked away.
Gu Qianqian stood frozen, watching Gu Xing’s figure fade into the distance for a long time.
She only snapped out of it when Tang Xinrou appeared at her side.
"Qianqian, stop worrying about my husband. I’ve already read his fortune."
"Even if he encounters the deadliest crisis, he is destined to emerge unharmed!"
"Besides, if you're truly that concerned..."
"The next time my husband returns, we’ll just drug him."
"And quietly... make sure the Gu Family has an heir to carry on the bloodline."
Hearing Tang Xinrou’s ridiculous suggestions, the weight of Gu Qianqian’s sorrow lightened considerably.
She turned to Tang Xinrou with a dark expression, enunciating every syllable:
"Tang Xinrou, did you get your head slammed in a door?"
Tang Xinrou didn't take offense at the scolding.
She merely scratched her head and gave a silly, innocent grin.
Elsewhere,
Gu Xing reappeared at the entrance to the Ascension Realm.
The onlookers were immediately struck with surprise upon seeing him.
"Why has Lord Gu Xing returned? Didn't he just come here to visit Lady Qianqian?"
"Unlikely! Lord Gu Xing is a busy man; he must have vital business to attend to!"
"What kind of business involves the Ascension Realm? Is he planning to enter?"
"But this realm is restricted to those at the Extraordinary Level; Lord Gu Xing must be at the Totem Level by now!"
The crowd buzzed with theories regarding Gu Xing’s intentions.
Gu Xing ignored them, his gaze fixed on the Ascension Realm’s entrance.
He was well aware of the Extraordinary Level restriction.
Nevertheless...
He reached out his hand slightly.
A moment later,
A leaf from the World Tree materialized in his palm.
Since this leaf shared the same source as the World Tree,
The tree would undoubtedly sense his presence.
As expected,
Shortly after Gu Xing produced the leaf,
A dark Void portal manifested before him.
On the other side of the gateway, the withered World Tree stood waiting.
Gu Xing stepped through the portal without hesitation, followed by his Guardian Beasts.
The moment he entered this realm,
Gu Xing was hit by a wave of desolation, barrenness, and the stench of decay.
He looked upward.
The World Tree, which once boasted lush green boughs, was now completely shriveled.
Even its life force had dwindled to a faint flicker.
Witnessing the World Tree in such a state, 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,
The ancient face slowly took shape on the trunk of the World Tree.
The face was shrouded in the creeping vines of death.
Then, a faint but incredibly kind voice echoed.
"Child, you have finally arrived!"
Gu Xing was taken aback.
The World Tree had been expecting him?
"Of course I knew,"
The World Tree answered his unspoken question before he could even ask.
"My time is short. I shall answer every question stored in your heart right now."
Gu Xing nodded.
He did indeed have many questions.
Why did this Divine Level World Tree refuse to intervene when the Demon Race invaded?
Why did the Demon Race possess Ten Demon Gods while the Alternate Space had none?
...
The World Tree addressed each of these concerns.
"Though I was born alongside the Alternate Space, I do not possess its Divine Position."
"For as long as I have had consciousness, I have held this specific Divine Position."
"To put it another way..."
"I only came into existence because of this Divine Position!"
"However..."
"The realm tied to this Divine Position was destroyed long ago!"
"That is why I was powerless to act against the Demon Race’s invasion!"
"Furthermore, a voice from the shadows commanded me to protect this space at all costs."
"To wait for your arrival!"
Hearing this, Gu Xing felt the weight of a destiny that had been orchestrated long ago.
The World Tree wasted no more time.
"Now that my task is finished, this Divine Position shall return to its rightful place."
As it spoke,
The massive World Tree that spanned the horizon began to crack and crumble.
The entire structure dissolved into dust, slowly fading from existence.
In the void where the tree once stood,
A radiant blue light lingered.
This brilliant light seemed to recognize its master and surged toward Vera.
It eventually merged into the center of Vera’s forehead.
Immediately after...
Vera was encased in a glowing green Light Cocoon.
Gu Xing could feel Vera’s aura skyrocketing.
The flaws within her body were being rapidly mended and perfected.
In this instant, Vera’s talent
Reached the level of the Origin.
She had attained the same rank as Liu Li!
"Boom——!!"
The Light Cocoon burst, releasing a flood of potent Life Energy throughout the space.
Simultaneously...
Gu Xing and all his Guardian Beasts experienced another breakthrough.
Tier Four Totem!