Chapter 146: Mysterious Inheritance
Chapter 146: Mysterious Inheritance
"Your son, Gu Yang, has eradicated the Crimson Flame Sect!"
"Your son, Gu Yang, has led an army to a great victory against the imperial forces!"
"Your son, Gu Yang, has defeated the remnants of the Divine Might Army and incorporated them into his ranks!"
"Your son, Gu Yang, has seen a significant increase in power!"
"Your son, Gu Yang, has discovered the inheritance of an ancient and mysterious powerhouse!"
"Your son, Gu Yang, has obtained the Heavenly Meridian Scripture, greatly enhancing his strength!"
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In the Sharpening Hall, Gu Qingfeng stared at the information panel, his expression momentarily stunned.
"The Heavenly Meridian Scripture!!"
The earlier messages had not surprised him much. After all, the fall of the Crimson Flame Sect had been within his expectations. However, what truly caught him off guard was the fact that Gu Yang had managed to obtain the inheritance of an ancient and mysterious powerhouse.
Heavenly Meridian Scripture!
Judging by its name alone, Gu Qingfeng couldn't immediately determine the level of this inheritance. However, the term "ancient" suggested that it was no ordinary legacy.
"The world is vast, and there are countless resources. I wonder what secrets the Heavenly Meridian Scripture holds!"
Gu Qingfeng's eyes flickered with curiosity. Then, he suppressed his thoughts and continued to focus on creating his perfect martial path.
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Heavenly Meridian Scripture!
Gu Yang examined the solitary ancient manuscript in his hands. Made from an unknown material, it was impervious to damage even with his current strength.
This Heavenly Meridian Scripture had been discovered recently when a hidden location suddenly collapsed, and his secret agents had retrieved it for him.
The Heavenly Meridian Scripture was not a traditional martial technique but rather a unique and mysterious secret method.
"Condense nine Heavenly Meridians!"
"Unmatched combat power—"
The cultivation method of the Heavenly Meridian Scripture spontaneously surfaced in Gu Yang's mind. This technique did not focus on advancing through martial realms or strengthening the body. Instead, it emphasized the formation of Heavenly Meridians within the martial artist's body, thereby enhancing their overall strength.
Condensing one Heavenly Meridian could double a martial artist's power. Two Heavenly Meridians could triple it, and nine Heavenly Meridians could multiply it by nine.
To be honest, Gu Yang was somewhat skeptical of the claims in the Heavenly Meridian Scripture. After all, there were many martial techniques in the world, and none of them were as extraordinary as this.
Nine Heavenly Meridians!
A ninefold increase in power!
This was a concept of immense magnitude. The enhancement of a martial artist's strength was not a simple matter of adding one plus one to get two. A martial artist at the peak of the Skin Tempering realm, if their strength doubled, could rival a Blood Tempering realm martial artist. If they truly condensed nine Heavenly Meridians, they could even defeat a Bone Tempering realm martial artist.
This was the terrifying power of the nine Heavenly Meridians.
Given the extraordinary nature of the nine Heavenly Meridians, Gu Yang had his doubts about the authenticity of the Heavenly Meridian Scripture. After all, such a powerful martial technique was unlikely to have been created even by Grandmasters or the so-called Great Grandmasters.
Even if a Great Grandmaster had created the Heavenly Meridian Scripture and condensed nine Heavenly Meridians, their strength would be incomprehensible.
Not to mention, even an ordinary Grandmaster with nine Heavenly Meridians could directly defeat a Great Grandmaster.
Therefore, Gu Yang had numerous doubts about the authenticity of the Heavenly Meridian Scripture.
However, despite his skepticism, Gu Yang meticulously memorized all the cultivation methods of the Heavenly Meridian Scripture.
Though the possibility of such extraordinary martial arts being genuine is slim, if they are, the opportunity would be unimaginable.
So, naturally, Gu Yang couldn't afford to miss it.
He then summoned another shadow guard and instructed them to bring the Heavenly Pulse Scripture and all the secret manuals confiscated after the annihilation of the Crimson Flame Sect, along with the evil spirits sealed during the sect's downfall, back to Gu Qingfeng.
After that, Gu Yang began to inventory the other resources of the Crimson Flame Sect.
"Millions of silver taels!"
"An endless supply of ancient treasures!"
"These sects are truly dripping with wealth—"
Gu Yang couldn't help but feel a sense of awe as he looked at the piles of silver and treasures before him. The total amount of silver he had seized from the Taiyun Dao, despite the rapid submission of its forces and the lack of a complete purge, was less than half of what the Crimson Flame Sect possessed.
Even with the control of multiple cities and their treasuries, the wealth of the Crimson Flame Sect still surpassed everything he had acquired.
This revealed just how much resources these thousand-year-old sects and noble families truly controlled.
In Gu Yang's eyes, these sects were like leeches, constantly draining the blood of the common people to strengthen themselves.
Thus, natural disasters and human-induced calamities continued to plague the world, leaving the common folk in dire straits, while these sects and noble families remained high above, untouched and indifferent.
To be precise, not all noble families and sects were like this. Only those with a lineage of sorcerers could achieve such a state.
"Master, I have come to see you!" Gu Yi entered from outside.
Gu Yang turned to him and asked, "Is there any movement from the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect?"
"Recently, someone from the Pei family in Nanyang County visited the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect, seemingly to request their intervention. However, since then, the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect has remained completely quiet, and it's unclear if they have any plans. We have shadow guards and spies monitoring the situation, and any changes will be reported immediately."
Gu Yi answered truthfully.
Gu Yang's expression shifted slightly upon hearing this. He had always kept a close eye on the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect, as they were an immortal sect, and he couldn't afford to be complacent.
However, the lack of any action from the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect was intriguing. If they were planning a significant move, Gu Yang wouldn't be too worried, but the current calm and peaceful state of the sect was unsettling.
Sometimes, silence can be the most terrifying thing.
After all, with the Heavenly Sun Sword Sect's profound resources, even if Gu Qingfeng had broken through to the Grandmaster level, they wouldn't necessarily fear a single Grandmaster.
Unable to fathom their intentions, he decided to set it aside for now.
"Speed up the shadow guards and try to dismantle the resistance within Guangyang Prefecture as quickly as possible."
Gu Yang pondered for a moment before giving the order.
The Gu family army's rapid conquest of over a dozen regions wasn't just due to the strength of the forces he led, but also because of the actions of the shadow guards behind the scenes.
In a war, it wasn't just about the number of troops but also the strength of the upper echelons. In the face of the shadow guards' formidable power, few forces within Guangyang Prefecture could stand in their way.
This allowed the shadow guards to engage in deeper negotiations with the government officials.
Whether they were willing to submit or not, a perfect solution could always be found.
(End of Chapter)
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