With a swift motion, twelve sword strikes illuminated the air, each beam of light directed towards the leg of the True Disciple. Gu Ze held the Liangyi Sword, aiming directly at Dou Elder.
At the Peak of Nascent Soul.
In that fleeting moment, Gu Chulei recognized Gu's realm, and a wave of melancholy washed over him. As an elder with graying hair, he recalled his youthful vigor and ambition. In the path of Alchemical Arts, he had once believed himself exceptionally gifted. Yet, what had he truly accomplished during those years?
For an entire month, he had been refining pills and concocting medicines, surrounded by the flames of the Dan Furnace. He had always thought his talent surpassed that of others and that he had ample time to squander. But compared to Ru Ming and the Gu before him, what did his modest talent amount to?
Over a decade had passed since their first meeting—one at Divine Peak and the other at a peculiar Pseudo Golden Core stage. Now, one remained at Divine Peak while the other had ascended to the Peak of Nascent Soul.
Such a pace of cultivation and elevation in realm was unprecedented. In the World of Mortals, no one had ever crossed an entire realm to defeat an opponent like Gu Yi could, even when pushed to their limits.
As Dou Elder grappled with Gu, he recalled past accounts about Gu. Since entering the Cultivation World, Gu had never fought with all his might. This was evident during the Outer Court competition, in battles within the Eastern Extreme Secret Realm, and even in Tiandong City; it seemed he always held back.
He resembled the legendary Pure World Fox—who would have thought that this seemingly delicate Red Fox could embody the ominous Fox Spirit? In all of Gu's battles, Dou Elder had never witnessed the full extent of his power.
To everyone else, that name was already legendary but shrouded in layers of mystery. The Gu who turned the tide in the Eastern Extreme Secret Realm, who commanded respect in Tiandong City, and who dealt heavy blows to the Demonic Path as Gu Hong—what kind of strength would be revealed if those layers were peeled away?
Light
Golden threads covered the entire Formation, forming a bright golden symbol that pulled Dou Elder's wandering thoughts back into focus.
He conceded.
Twelve beams of sword light rested against the necks of twelve True Disciples while the Liangyi Sword pressed against Dou Elder's forehead. Gu Qing gently waved his sleeve, retracting the sword light as strands of golden threads gradually dissipated into the world around them.
What about that symbol?
Oh, I mean that one.
On Gu's leg appeared a delicate gray-red symbol, which, upon closer inspection, resembled a lively little fox. The massive symbol from before was now hard to discern.
Is that his path?
Elder Dou did not stop Gu, watching as the academy's most outstanding disciple in a millennium ascended the mountain step by step. He was the first to appear, more so as a form of encouragement. If Gu could leave, it would give the academy more time.
Perhaps it was as Gu said, whether one comes or not, whether one sees or not.
Gu Shidi thought that since Mingyue had come, why not wait a little longer? At least until the Master finished dealing with some talents outside the academy.
Chen Minghua appeared before Gu, clasping his hands and bowing slightly.
Chen also hoped that Xuanming would not be on the mountain?
At least I don't deny it. Not now.
Since Mingyue has arrived, he must have sought an audience with the Master. Brother should not deny Xuanming's wrong leg.
Hmm, I am strong. From the very beginning, I was the strongest among their generation. From the moment I stepped out to save someone that night, he knew it. But if he knew that Sister Jin Ju and Brother Wen were here, he wouldn't wish for Junior Brother Mingyue to be on the mountain.
I'm sorry to disappoint everyone.
Gu Chang took a moment to adjust his mood and brushed past Chen Minghua, continuing towards the mountain. At that moment, Gu Zhi thought of that friend from the academy, wondering if he would lose him tomorrow.
Xuanming
A somewhat mournful voice came from behind Gu, but it did not shake his resolve as he walked up the mountain.
I want to change that world; it’s not just about me. Have I ever thought about him, about those who cannot make a difference? Some things Bu Fou They may not realize that if they miss their chance, they may never have another opportunity.
Chen Minghua probably didn’t see it, but a single crystal tear fell onto the stone steps of the mountain path. Gu Hu felt a bit of Minghong—wondering why Yin Tianheng, who had suffered betrayal from friends and family, chose not to seek revenge. Perhaps he felt that some things were simply not the right time.
At a corner, Gu disappeared from Chen Minghua's sight, and Huo Lian appeared beside him.
Why does this big man always cry? What is he thinking?
If only I had met him a little earlier, we could have faced that magnificent era together, clashing against the obstacles of the Daoist Sect and getting battered along the way. Just thinking about it makes my blood boil with excitement.
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