Chapter 194: Tenth-Level True Intent

Chapter 194: Tenth-Level True Intent

September 12, 2024

"Roar!"

The malevolent entity howled, unleashing an even more terrifying force. The overwhelming aura swept through the void like a tidal wave, capable of extinguishing even the mightiest of martial grandmasters.

But Gu Qingfeng faced this power with unwavering resolve. His physical qi erupted, and the two celestial meridians he possessed activated, drawing down the power of heaven and earth. In an instant, his strength broke through its previous limits.

He transcended to the late-stage Supreme Grandmaster realm!

He then reached the peak of the Supreme Grandmaster realm!

...

In less than a breath, Gu Qingfeng shattered the barrier of the Supreme Grandmaster, ascending to a higher level.

He wasn't sure what to call this new level.

He threw a punch.

A surge of terrifying power tore through the sky.

His Ninth-Level Sun and Moon True Intent was pushed to its limits.

With his left hand forming a fist and his right hand acting as a blade, the two true intents manifested simultaneously.

One depicted the sun and moon hanging in the sky, the mountains and rivers silent and lifeless. The other was a ruthless and domineering blade intent. The combined power of these two true intents forced the malevolent entity of Blood Mountain Manor to retreat, its flesh tearing and its appearance becoming pitifully disheveled.

He suppressed it!

Completely suppressed it!

This was the first time Gu Qingfeng had unleashed his full power since breaking through to the mid-stage Supreme Grandmaster. The power of the two celestial meridians pushed his cultivation to an almost inconceivable level.

The two true intents dominated the sky.

Completely suppressing the malevolent entity.

The Sword Daoist, standing to the side, was utterly shocked. Not only by the overwhelming qi and blood power Gu Qingfeng displayed, but also by the true intents.

He considered himself powerful, and in the martial world, few could match his strength.

But in front of Gu Qingfeng, he was still outmatched.

Boom!

Thundering roar!

Gu Qingfeng's expression was cold and stern. As time passed, his use of the two true intents became more fluid, and they began to merge, giving birth to a new true intent.

Suddenly.

The sun and moon dissipated.

The blade intent soared through the air.

A terrifying qi force condensed into a supreme celestial blade in the void, tearing through the heavens and severing the stars. The awe-inspiring might of the heavens descended, causing the malevolent entity's blood-red eyes to fill with fear.

In the next instant.

The celestial blade descended.

The malevolent entity's body exploded.

Blood mist scattered, and bones vanished.

All the eerie, cold auras were completely eradicated by this blade, even the remnants of the golden coffin were obliterated.

Thundering roar—

The celestial blade struck the ground.

Mountains were split in two.

The naturally formed blade mark was deeply etched into the earth, resembling a terrifying chasm.

At the moment the malevolent entity was destroyed, a severed finger suddenly appeared. This finger was astonishing, and when Gu Qingfeng saw it, his expression flickered. He then took out a jade bottle containing medicinal pills, which was just the right size to contain the severed finger.

At the same time.

Gu Qingfeng checked his attribute panel.

...

Name: Gu Qingfeng

Age: 43/3000

Realm: Mid-stage Supreme Grandmaster

Martial Arts:

- Heavenly Thunder Sword Technique (Beginner)



- Five Viscera Classic (Fifth Level, Viscera as Deities Level 5)



- Primordial Treasure Mirror (Fifth Level, Viscera as Iron Level 5)



- Crimson Flame Divine Art (Ninth Level Complete, Crimson Flame Palm Strength Level 8)



- Prajna Sutra (Thirteenth Level Complete, Prajna True Body Level 12)



- Celestial Meridian Classic (Second Level)



- Longevity Art (Complete, Longevity Level 4)



- Pure Yang True Body (Beginner, Pure Yang Body Level 1)



- Celestial Blade (Beginner, Celestial Blade True Intent Level 10)



Enhancement Points: 46

...

"Celestial Blade!"

When Gu Qingfeng saw the celestial blade appear, his eyes flickered.

This was the martial art he had created by fusing the Overbearing Blade Slash and the Sun and Moon Fist Classic.

Celestial Blade!

Tenth-Level True Intent!

Ninth-Level True Intent was the limit for grandmasters. Tenth-Level True Intent was the true realm of grandmaster true intents.

If Gu Qingfeng were a martial grandmaster, then reaching the Tenth-Level Celestial Blade True Intent would make him a True Intent Grandmaster.

Moreover.

Gu Qingfeng discovered that all the true intents he had previously mastered had disappeared, leaving only the Celestial Blade True Intent.

It was clear.

These true intents had all become the nourishment for the Celestial Blade True Intent.

With the fusion of this martial art, the Celestial Blade was now the first true grandmaster-level technique Gu Qingfeng had mastered.

Exactly!

A true grandmaster-level technique!

When the Celestial Blade True Intent reached the Tenth Level, it signified that the Celestial Blade had become a true grandmaster-level technique.

At this moment.

The Sword Daoist finally recovered from his shock, looking at the completely vanquished malevolent entity. His expression changed once more.

"The malevolent entity has been slain!?"

Malevolent entities were known to be virtually indestructible.

But now.

The malevolent entity of Blood Mountain Manor had not only been defeated but completely eradicated, leaving no trace behind.

Taking a deep breath.

The Sword Daoist looked at Gu Qingfeng and respectfully bowed, saying, "Iron Sword Sect's Sword Daoist, I pay my respects to the Martial Saint!"

He had already understood Gu Qingfeng's true identity.

In the entire world, the only one capable of reaching such a terrifying level of martial arts was the Martial Saint.

When Gu Qingfeng first met the Sword Daoist, he hadn’t considered recruiting him in this manner.

However, after witnessing Gu Qingfeng’s prowess firsthand, the Sword Daoist had begun to form some thoughts.

Now, those thoughts were becoming increasingly certain.

Gu Qingfeng looked at the Sword Daoist with a calm expression. "The reputation of the Iron Sword Sect has long been known to me. In these chaotic times, with sorcerers and malevolent spirits causing havoc, King Guangyang seeks to cleanse the world and restore order. I wonder if the Iron Sword Sect would be willing to serve King Guangyang?"

He made his offer directly.

If it were anyone else, Gu Qingfeng wouldn’t have bothered to ask.

But the Sword Daoist was different.

Not only had he dared to enter the Blood Mountain Mansion alone to suppress the malevolent spirits, knowing full well of their presence, but his near-Great Master level cultivation and a sword strike that could rival a true martial Great Master were enough to earn Gu Qingfeng’s respect.

Such a strong warrior was rare in the world.

For Gu Yang to vie for supremacy and stabilize the nine provinces, he needed substantial power to support him.

While the Divine Martial Sect had already submitted and many martial artists had joined his cause, Gu Qingfeng believed that this force was still insufficient.

If the Sword Daoist could lead the Iron Sword Sect to join Gu Yang, it would be a significant advantage.

These words took the Sword Daoist aback.

Clearly, he hadn’t expected Gu Qingfeng to be so direct in his recruitment.

Seeing the Sword Daoist’s silence, Gu Qingfeng continued, "I believe you’ve been at the near-Great Master level for many years, but your aura is withering, and your lifespan is likely limited. If you are willing to lead the Iron Sword Sect to serve King Guangyang, I can grant you a method to extend your life!"

"Extend life!"

The Sword Daoist’s expression changed, and he spoke in a solemn tone, "From what I understand, the methods to extend life in this world involve incorporating evil into the body. If what you offer is such a method, then please spare me the offer!"

"Incorporating evil into the body is merely a minor path. How can it be considered the true Way?"

Gu Qingfeng chuckled, then pointed a finger, and a powerful essence of truth surged into the Sword Daoist’s mind, revealing the profound mysteries of the Longevity Technique.

This essence infusion was a natural ability he had gained after breaking through to the tenth level of essence.

Time passed slowly.

An hour later, the Sword Daoist finally awoke from the essence, and when he looked at Gu Qingfeng again, his eyes were filled with awe.

"Longevity Technique!"

"Perfect Martial Way!"

"So that’s it... So that’s it!!"

The Sword Daoist couldn’t hide his excitement.

The Longevity Technique had the potential to break the bottleneck that had plagued him for centuries.

Even though the Longevity Technique was currently only up to the Bone Washing Chapter, the profound truths of the Perfect Martial Way had given him a sense of enlightenment.

At this moment, he truly understood what the Perfect Martial Way meant.

His previous path had been incomplete, but with the appearance of the Perfect Martial Way, the Sword Daoist had gained clarity.

Without hesitation, the Sword Daoist bowed deeply to Gu Qingfeng, abandoning his former demeanor of a senior and performing the rites of a junior.

"Thank you, Senior, for granting me this technique, allowing me to glimpse the true Perfect Martial Way. This grace is akin to a second life, and I will never forget it. From today onward, I can make the decision for the Iron Sword Sect to serve King Guangyang. Whenever you have a command, I will follow it!"

The Sword Daoist understood the importance of such a martial technique. In the current world, sects jealously guard their secrets, and even ordinary martial arts are not easily shared, let alone a supreme technique like the Longevity Technique.

He was certain that with the Longevity Technique, he only needed to enter seclusion for a while to break through to the Great Master level, which would extend his life by three hundred years.

However, this was not the main point.

The main point was the Longevity Technique itself.

As Gu Qingfeng had said, it was a method to extend life.

From Perfect Skin Refinement to Perfect Bone Washing, if one could successfully complete both, one could gain an additional thousand years of life.

With his insight, the Sword Daoist understood the significance of an additional thousand years of life.

The reason sorcerers dominated the world was that they could live much longer.

In the face of life and death, many people were willing to give up everything, even if it meant incorporating evil into their bodies and losing their true selves.

If the Longevity Technique were to spread, it would surely disrupt the balance of the martial world, and that would be the true opportunity for the revival of martial arts.

At this moment, the Sword Daoist finally understood why Gu Qingfeng was called a Martial Saint.

Leaving aside other matters, the creation of the Longevity Technique alone was enough to earn him the title of Martial Saint.

Before, there was the Martial Ancestor who spread martial arts across the land; now, there was the Martial Saint who revitalized martial arts, surpassing even the Ancestor.

The Sword Daoist could almost see the revival of the declining martial arts.

"Once you break through to the Great Master level, you are welcome to visit the Gu Family Manor!"

With those words, Gu Qingfeng vanished from the spot.

(End of Chapter)

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