The reverent tone of the Sun-Shooting Bow's spirit left Chu Bai both shocked and awestruck.
However, such an existence was far beyond his reach. Although Chu Bai was deeply impressed, he knew it wasn't something he could currently comprehend.
What truly caught his attention was the Sun-Shooting Bow's spirit warning him that a powerful mark had been left within the bow, quietly eroding its essence in an attempt to secretly refine and control it.
If he didn't want the Sun-Shooting Bow to be taken away from him one day, he needed to be more vigilant.
When Chu Bai learned of this, he was naturally both shocked and alarmed. He didn't doubt the spirit's words at all.
Thinking carefully, Chu Bai recalled the time he had an audience with Chu Gucheng in Chu Wang City.
At that time, Chu Gucheng had casually mentioned leaving a mark on the Sun-Shooting Bow, claiming it was to prevent others from stealing it.
Back then, Chu Bai had been deeply grateful, thinking Chu Gucheng was being considerate. Little did he know that Chu Gucheng had ulterior motives.
Leaving such a mark was merely to secretly refine and control the Sun-Shooting Bow?
Originally, Chu Bai had believed Chu Gucheng to be a broad-minded and upright person, but now he realized that Chu Gucheng was nothing more than a hypocrite.
This realization filled Chu Bai with resentment and indignation.
Upon further reflection, Chu Bai realized that Chu Gucheng's apparent favoritism toward him was likely just a ploy to win over more people.
He had once thought that the Immortal Chu Dynasty was different from other forces in the Prime-Origin Civilization, free from schemes, plots, and internal strife.
But now he suddenly realized that he had only seen the surface of the Immortal Chu Dynasty, unaware of the darkness and filth hidden within.
With this mindset, Chu Bai now viewed everyone with suspicion, believing that beneath their kind and gentle exteriors lay cunning and deceitful faces.
Even his former colleagues and companions were no exception. They might appear friendly, but deep down, they probably wished for him to pay with his life for Chu Xiao's death, jealous that he had obtained such a heaven-defying treasure like the Sun-Shooting Bow.
"You can know a person's face, but not their heart. The Immortal Chu Dynasty is no longer a place I wish to stay."
"Unfortunately, I can't leave the Immortal Chu Dynasty right now. Although the Demon Court killed Chu Xiao, they might not let me off either. Moreover, now that the Demon Court knows about the Sun-Shooting Bow, they will undoubtedly do everything in their power to destroy it."
"For now, it's best to keep a low profile in the Immortal Chu Dynasty and avoid causing trouble."
Chu Bai put away his bow and arrow, his thoughts returning from the events of the past few days. He sighed softly.
Although he had many grievances against the Immortal Chu Dynasty, he wasn't foolish enough to leave at this time.
After all, leaving the Immortal Chu Dynasty would mean certain death.
The Demon Court would never let him go.
"If you're already scared and retreating from such a small trouble, even though I've always held you in high regard, I don't know how to continue doing so."
At this moment, the cold and aloof voice of the Sun-Shooting Bow's spirit rang out again, causing Chu Bai to pause momentarily before awkwardly scratching his nose.
He didn't know why the spirit could read his thoughts.
Was it because of their connection, making them kindred spirits?
This realization made him feel somewhat embarrassed and annoyed.
"Spirit, what do you suggest I do?" Chu Bai had no choice but to ask.
"Such a trivial matter, and you're already hesitating? The ruler of the Immortal Chu Dynasty is scheming against you, coveting the Sun-Shooting Bow, and you're just going to stand by and do nothing?"
The spirit of the Sun-Shooting Bow seemed to let out a disdainful laugh.
Hearing this, Chu Bai's expression turned grim.
However, he didn't refute the spirit's words, as they weren't wrong.
Chu Gucheng was scheming against him, treating him like a fool, and he was just going to sit back and do nothing?
No wonder the spirit looked down on him.
"You're right, Spirit. I've been too timid. But my current strength is too weak, and there's not much I can do."
Chu Bai sighed helplessly, a bitter smile on his lips.
An Immortal King in the Immortal Chu Dynasty was nothing more than a minor figure, without even a voice.
Unless he grew to the level of the Heavenly Divine General or White Brow Star Lord, he wouldn't have any influence.
"However, Chu Gucheng's schemes have finally allowed me to see his true face. No matter what, I must make him pay a price. If he likes to pretend to be a saint, then I'll let the world see his true nature."
Seeing that the spirit of the Sun-Shooting Bow no longer paid him any attention, Chu Bai knew that earning her recognition would be even more difficult.
If he appeared too timid and fearful, she would only look down on him even more.
His eyes hardened with determination as he spoke in a low voice.
In his mind, a vague plan began to take shape.
"Although he's a bit foolish, he does have some determination. It seems I'll need to give him a push from behind when the time comes."
In Biluo Peak of the Imperial Immortal Academy in the Taiyuan Ancient Domain,
Gu Changge smiled faintly and waved his hand.
The mirror before him shattered like grains of sand, scattering across the ground, and the scene within instantly disappeared.
Chu Bai, with his Immortal King cultivation, was insignificant to the entire Immortal Chu Dynasty.
Yet, it was precisely such small figures that formed the foundation of the Immortal Chu Dynasty.
The loosening and collapse of a single brick might seem insignificant, but when one brick after another begins to crumble, it can easily trigger a chain reaction like an avalanche.
Moreover, the Immortal Chu Dynasty had stood strong for so long largely because of Chu Gucheng's presence.
To the countless citizens of the Immortal Chu Dynasty, he was their faith and pillar.
When this faith begins to crumble from within, no matter how strong the external defenses are, they will be of no use.
Whether it was having the White Bone Ancestor King save Uncle Fu earlier or planting Chu Bai as a key pawn now,
these were all part of Gu Changge's bloodless scheme.
"A mere Immortal King, yet capable of playing such a role. This move is truly chilling."
The Book of Scavenging floated quietly beside Gu Changge, its spirit having witnessed everything, filled with awe.
Her origins were mysterious, and her knowledge vast. She quickly understood Gu Changge's intentions, leaving her with nothing but admiration and trembling fear.
The slight resentment she had felt earlier for Gu Changge ignoring her vanished in an instant.
The spirit within the Sun-Shooting Bow was not an innate being born from creation.
It was a Dao Law Avatar she had created under Gu Changge's instructions.
At any time, the connection to the main body could be severed, causing it to collapse and disintegrate without leaving any traces or karma.