Chapter 205 - 203: Five Great Sects Besiege Gu the God of Slaughter (Part 6)
The Dao Realm is quite different from the Innate and Postnatal stages,
Postnatal cultivation focuses on inner strength, while Innate cultivation hones true qi. Both involve quantitative changes leading to qualitative transformations. However, once one reaches the Dao Realm, everything changes entirely.
In the Dao Realm, in terms of the amount of true essence, the difference is not significant,
Whether one is newly enlightened into the Dao or has entered the Fifth Realm, the difference in their body’s true essence is not substantial; the distinctive nature lies mainly in the martial arts skills, leading to some discrepancies, but the quantity doesn’t change much.
The real difference at this stage lies in the utilization of Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi,
Enlightenment only allows one to comply with primordial qi,
Clearly aware of the most abundant locations of primordial qi,
In general, these two realms rely on accommodating Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, with one capable of accommodating a small amount and the other a large quantity.
However, upon reaching the stage of the Profound Mystery, everything is radically different,
In this realm, one can already mobilize Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi based on their own cultivation without needing to cater to the qi.
Just like the recent exchange between Yu Fengxing and Gu Zhan,
Gu Zhan, in each attack, strives to find the densest point of Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, but Yu Fengxing doesn’t need this; he can mobilize the qi so that the place he occupies can gather a large amount of Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi.
Moreover, during his duel with Gu Zhan, he diverted the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi within a radius of ten zhang, weakening Gu Zhan’s strength considerably.
This explains why Gu Zhan exposed the Creation Golden Body, risking injury for close combat; only in close combat does Yu Fengxing lose the ability to suppress him through qi manipulation.
Yu Fengxing understands this principle well,
However, Gu Zhan suddenly unleashed his Great Success Realm Creation Golden Body, catching Yu Fengxing completely off guard without time to react, letting Gu Zhan close in on him.
...
In fierce close-quarters combat,
The tremendous roaring sound compelled many spectating martial artists to cover their ears, especially those with lower cultivation whose seven openings bled immediately.
"What immense force!"
Yu Fengxing stepped back two paces, his hand gripping the cane trembled incessantly, blood oozed faintly, and his face twitched fiercely.
He was utterly astounded; try as he might, he could not identify the origins of Gu Zhan’s defense technique; it hinted at the Buddhist Sect but didn’t wholly align.
It was normal that he didn’t know,
This Creation Golden Body, from birth to now, has only been successfully cultivated by Gu Zhan; no one has seen a Great Success Creation Golden Body.
Yu Fengxing hadn’t time to be overly shocked, as Gu Zhan’s knife came attacking once again,
In a matter of moments, the two engaged in direct combat,
Blade light and finger energy mixed wildly together,
The plaza was filled with flying stone slabs, terrifying surges of air swept swirling dust skies as if a dust storm had arisen.
At that moment,
The spectators were astonished one by one,
Who was Yu Fengxing, after all? He was recognized as Pingyang Prefecture’s top expert, a seasoned expert deeply immersed in the Realm of Profound Mystery for many years, a famous expert across the Canglan Dao,
And Gu Zhan?
Merely a newly emerging talent in recent times,
Though Gu Zhan was acknowledged for his formidable prowess as a respected expert, no one had ever compared him with Yu Fengxing; even after killing several great cultivators, his battle achievements were not on Yu Fengxing’s level,
Yet now,
These two were locked in tough combat, hard to declare a victor!
Many eyes turned towards the Gu Family’s side,
Several gazes turned peculiar,
The Gu Family, an establishment barely over a decade old, while a first-rate force, couldn’t compare with similar families in terms of heritage or foundation; they remain a top tier mainly by the concerted effort of two branches despite lacking in overall strength.
However, in this generation,
First came the Pingyang Prefecture’s greatest prodigy, Cyan Willow Sword Gu Mo, and now the God of Slaughter Gu Zhan arises as well.
Cyan Willow Sword Gu Mo, though remarkably talented, remained within an acceptable range for most, merely hopeful of achieving the Third Realm’s profound mysteries as a great cultivator.
But now, this Gu Zhan,
Just over twenty years old, can already battle seasoned profound mysterious great cultivators,
This..."
Heaven greatly favors the Lingyang Gu Family!
Previously, many couldn’t understand why the Gu Family stood by Gu Zhan when the entire Pingyang Martial World besieged him,
At this moment,
They suddenly realized, if their own clan produced such a prodigy, they would protect him even at the cost of life, ensuring the family’s century-long glory!
But, in truth,
The members of the Gu Family exchanged questioning glances,
They previously estimated Gu Zhan’s talent as the Third Realm’s profound mysteries,
But now,
The truth before them left them incredulous,
They finally understood why Gu Zhan didn’t want to join the Gu Family but chose cooperation, even stating the Gu Family as subordinates,
At this age, possessing such strength,
How could he not act impulsively?
"Patriarch!"
A family elder approached Gu Fengwei, quietly saying, "Gu Zhan’s talent is terrifying; betting on him is our safest option. No matter what, we must ensure his safety today!"
Gu Fengwei nodded slightly, whispered, "Rest assured, Third Uncle, I have already alerted the clan’s Great Innate Martial Artists. Should Gu Zhan even appear slightly endangered, we will immediately arrange the True Martial Array, whatever cost must be paid to bring Gu Zhan away!"
Just then,
Gu Mo appeared quietly, his expression calm as usual; however, he seriously gazed at the battlefield this time, lightly saying, "Patriarch, among the Gu Family here, there are only two great cultivators: you handle command, and I take charge of the offensive!