Hearing these words, Zhou Yu's expression faltered, visibly shaken.
Back when he was in the Starshine Tribe, Hei Gu had mentioned using his body as a sacrifice for the Gang Jin Gu in order to complete its final transformation.
He hadn't expected the Clan Leader to say something similar now.
As the saying goes: it's always wise to guard one's heart against others.
Zhou Yu immediately grew alert, a sense of caution rising within him.
The Clan Leader instantly noticed Zhou Yu's change in demeanor.
He quickly forced a bitter smile and said:
"Young friend Zhou, you need not be so nervous. What I mean to say is this: the mother Gu of the Gang Jin Gu resides within my body. Just now, in order to break the array barrier, I had no choice but to infuse it with all my Essence Blood. Currently, the mother Gu of the Gang Jin Gu is in a condition similar to mine—on the verge of death."
