Chapter 225: The Remnant Soul of a Mighty Warrior (Happy National Day!)

Chapter 225: The Remnant Soul of a Mighty Warrior (Happy National Day!)



2024-10-08

"Your son, Gu Yang, has ordered the surveillance of the Ancient Beast Mountains and is conducting a thorough investigation of the Nine Provinces to prevent any infiltrators from slipping in unnoticed!"

"Your son, Gu Yang, has delved into the Beast Mastery Canon and has gained some insight!"

"Your son, Gu Xuan, has received guidance from a Ninth Stage Divine Transformation Realm cultivator, leading to a significant improvement in his cultivation!"

"Your daughter, Gu Shengnu, has made some progress in the Azure Lotus Sword Canon, slightly enhancing her strength!"

"Your son, Gu Xiu, has gained some understanding from the Sun and Moon Fist Canon, slightly improving his cultivation!"

"Your son, Gu Xiu, has received a mysterious legacy, enhancing his strength!"

"Your son, Gu Xiu, has been guided by the remnant soul of a mighty warrior, improving his cultivation!"

"Your son, Gu Xiu, has taken an ancient elixir, resulting in a significant breakthrough in his cultivation, reaching the peak of the Bone Tempering Realm!"

"Reward: 30 enhancement points!"

"Your son, Gu Xiu, has taken an ancient elixir, resulting in a significant breakthrough in his cultivation, reaching the early stage of the Marrow Washing Realm!"

"Reward: 50 enhancement points!"

"Your son, Gu Xiu, has taken an ancient elixir, resulting in a significant breakthrough in his cultivation, reaching the middle stage of the Marrow Washing Realm!"

"Reward: 50 enhancement points!"

...

"Mysterious legacy!"

"Remnant soul of a mighty warrior?"

Gu Qingfeng looked at the messages on the information panel, his expression slightly odd.

Since the Gu Family Manor moved to the capital, Gu Xiu had ventured out to seek experience.

Gu Qingfeng did not stop him but repeatedly warned Gu Xiu not to enter the Ancient Beast Mountains, as they were extremely dangerous, and a single misstep could cost him his life.

Gu Xiu naturally nodded in agreement.

What Gu Qingfeng did not expect was that Gu Xiu would encounter such a rare opportunity so soon, and it seemed he had even gained a personal mentor in the form of a remnant soul.

Remnant soul of a mighty warrior! This was something he was all too familiar with. First, there was Gu Yang, then Gu Xuan, and now Gu Xiu. Gu Qingfeng couldn't help but fall into deep thought.

He realized that his descendants seemed to have quite good fortune.

But this was not a bad thing. Raising his descendants in a more laissez-faire manner allowed for more unpredictability.

For example, Gu Xiu's cultivation had already fallen behind Gu Xuan by several levels. Now, a single ancient elixir had made up for all of that.

If Gu Xiu had remained in the Gu Family Manor to cultivate, he might not have even reached the peak of the Bone Tempering Realm, let alone the Marrow Washing Realm.

"Speaking of which, Xuan and Xiu are about the right age to talk about marriage. Should I start thinking about getting them married and expanding our family lineage..."

Gu Qingfeng pondered for a moment, then shook his head.

"Ah well, each generation has its own fate. I can't force these things."

"Expanding the family lineage will still depend on the eldest."

Gu Yang was already the ruler of the Nine Provinces and had three offspring. Given his current status and position, he was destined to leave behind more descendants.

Thus, there was no need for Gu Qingfeng to remind him; Gu Yang would understand.

Afterward, Gu Qingfeng refocused his attention on the Primal Heaven Saber Technique.

This divine technique was indeed profound. Although Gu Qingfeng had already mastered the basics, advancing further would not be easy. To enhance the Primal Heaven Saber Technique with enhancement points would require a total of 2,000 points.

For Gu Qingfeng, 2,000 enhancement points was a significant amount.

However, with Gu Yang and the others now grown, each breakthrough in cultivation would provide a substantial number of enhancement points, far more than before.

For example, while other descendants like Gu Yang would only gain 20 enhancement points for a breakthrough in the Blood Forging Realm, a breakthrough in the Marrow Washing Realm would yield 50 points.

This increase was more than double.

Moreover, Gu Yang's breakthroughs were even more significant. When he broke through to the Grandmaster Realm, he provided 300 enhancement points, and now, breaking through to the Great Grandmaster Realm, he could provide 500 points per breakthrough.

If Gu Yang advanced from the early stage to the peak of the Great Grandmaster Realm, he could provide a total of 2,000 enhancement points.

In this light, the 2,000 enhancement points required to enhance the Primal Heaven Saber Technique once did not seem so daunting.

More importantly, when Gu Yang could break through the barrier of the Great Grandmaster Realm and enter the Divine Transformation Realm and beyond, the number of enhancement points he would provide would only increase.

This was the advantage of the eldest son.

...

"Senior, is the Primal World truly filled with mighty warriors?"

In a bustling tavern, Gu Xiufeng sat alone at a table, his eyes fixed on the ring in his hand. The ring contained the remnant soul of an entity known as the Supreme Great Sage.

The Supreme Great Sage spoke in a solemn voice, "The Primordial Realm is divided into five territories, each filled with powerful clans and sects. The strength of the realm is far beyond what you can imagine."

"In your Nine States, achieving the rank of Grandmaster is a rare feat, but in the Southern Territory of the past, the Grandmasters in my Supreme Great Sanctuary were mere lower disciples."

Gu Xiufeng's heart skipped a beat at these words.

The Primordial Realm's five territories!

The Supreme Great Sanctuary!

From the Supreme Great Sage's brief words, Gu Xiufeng could almost see the vast expanse of this world.

Curiosity piqued, Gu Xiufeng asked, "Since you were a powerful figure in the Southern Territory, why are you here in the Nine States?"

The Supreme Great Sage fell silent for a moment before slowly speaking, "The Nine States are not as simple as you think. Legend has it that in the most ancient times, a supreme power emerged from here, dominating the entire Primordial Realm."

"However, for unknown reasons, this power disintegrated overnight, and the Nine States' ley lines were shattered, causing the spiritual energy of the land to diminish and the region to gradually decline."

"Many powerful figures from other territories entered the Nine States to seek the legacy of this supreme power, but all returned empty-handed. Over time, the Nine States faded from the Primordial Realm's consciousness."

Gu Xiufeng was taken aback.

"The Nine States have such a history? Then why did you fall here, Elder?"

Given the Supreme Great Sage's strength, it seemed unlikely that he would have fallen in the Nine States. From the Supreme Great Sage's words, Gu Xiufeng had gained some understanding of the cultivation system beyond the Grandmaster level.

Above Grandmaster was the Divine Transformation stage, followed by the Dao Palace stage, and then the Sage stage. The Supreme Great Sage was an existence above even the Sages, a pinnacle of power.

The strength of such an existence was beyond imagination.

The Supreme Great Sage chuckled bitterly, "When I entered the Nine States, I sought a breakthrough opportunity, but I inadvertently triggered an ancient restriction left by that supreme power, suffering severe injuries and falling to my death."

"If not for this supreme treasure that protected me, I would have been completely destroyed. Even with secret techniques to preserve my remnant soul, I cannot sustain myself for much longer now that I have awakened."

"If you cannot help me find a way to restore my physical body, I will dissipate into the void in a thousand or two thousand years."

The Supreme Great Sage sighed.

He had once reached the peak of the Supreme Great Sage realm, hoping to advance further, but instead, he fell here.

To be honest, he regretted it.

If he hadn't entered the Nine States, with his talent, he might have already broken through and achieved even greater heights.

But regret was useless now.

Supreme Great Sage cultivators could live for eight thousand years. When he fell, he had already lived for six thousand years. He used a secret technique to seal himself, thus avoiding the effects of time.

But now, with his awakening, the seal had automatically lifted. If he couldn't restore his physical body and break through, he would reach the end of his lifespan in a thousand or two thousand years.

"Your disciple will do my best to fulfill your wishes," Gu Xiufeng said.

The Supreme Great Sage responded, "The Nine States were indeed strong in ancient times, but they have declined. Staying here would be a waste of your talent."

"I founded a sanctuary in the Southern Territory thirty thousand years ago. You can carry my token and travel to the Southern Territory. If you can join the Supreme Great Sanctuary, it will save you much trouble."

At the end, the Supreme Great Sage added a reminder.

"Thirty thousand years ago? Can the force you founded still exist?"

"Hmph, the Supreme Great Sanctuary I founded was a top-tier power in the Southern Territory. Even with my fall in the Nine States, the sanctuary's foundation is strong enough to have lasted for hundreds of thousands of years."

"Do not think that my fall means I was weak. In fact, there are few who can reach the Supreme Great Sage realm in any era. With the Great Dao not yet manifest, it is unlikely that there are even any Sages in the Primordial Realm, let alone Supreme Great Sages!"

The Supreme Great Sage laughed in anger at Gu Xiufeng's underestimation.

Gu Xiufeng was speechless, but then he asked curiously, "What do you mean by the Great Dao not yet manifest?"

"Every ten thousand years, the Great Dao gradually becomes apparent. As the Great Dao manifests, it signifies that the era is truly entering its prime."

In the age of the Great Dao's manifestation, cultivation becomes much easier than before. One can advance from the Dao Palace realm to the Sage realm, and from the Sage realm to the Great Sage realm, gradually ascending to the peak and even achieving immortality!

When the Great Sage Huangji mentioned the word "immortality," his tone became fervent.

"Immortality!?"

"Is there really such a thing as immortals in this world?"

Gu Xiu couldn't help but ask.

The Great Sage Huangji's tone returned to normal, slightly melancholic: "No one knows for sure if there are truly immortals in this world. However, it is said that the disappearance of the supreme power in the Nine Provinces was related to immortals.

But throughout the countless ages, whether there have been true strong individuals who walked the path of immortality and achieved it, even I am not certain.

However, since there are legends of immortals, they likely do exist!"

Achieving immortality!

This has been the lifelong pursuit of countless strong individuals throughout the ages in the Ancient World.

If immortality were a mere myth, would these strong individuals have gone to such great lengths to seek it?

Then, the Great Sage Huangji changed the subject: "The manifestation of the Great Dao marks a time of great contention, the peak of an era, and the beginning of the decline of the next.

When the Great Dao is concealed and the Heavenly Dao is obscured, it becomes much more difficult for cultivators to advance in their cultivation. Even the most talented individuals who reach the peak of the Dao Palace realm find it hard to achieve sagehood in this era!"

"One era lasts thirteen thousand years, with ten thousand years of decline and three thousand years of prosperity. For the prodigies born in the early stages of decline, waiting for the three thousand years of prosperity is an extremely difficult task.

Even a Ninth Level Dao Palace cultivator only has a lifespan of six thousand years!"

The Great Sage Huangji's words made Gu Xiu suddenly understand the sorrow of these prodigies.

In the era of decline.

It is difficult to achieve sagehood.

These prodigies, with their extraordinary talents and heavenly endowments, should have had a chance to achieve sagehood during the three thousand years of great contention, but they ultimately have to fade away in despair.

This is indeed a tragic fate for these prodigies.

Gu Xiu said, "Then, do you know if the current era is in the decline or the age of great contention?"

"It seems the Great Dao has not yet manifested, so we are still in the era of decline."

Hearing the Great Sage Huangji's words, Gu Xiu felt a bit disheartened.

Then, the other added:

"However, although the Great Dao has not yet manifested, there are already faint signs of its presence. If I am not mistaken, we are currently in the late stages of the decline. Perhaps in another one or two thousand years, we will truly enter the age of great contention!"

"In a way, you are quite lucky. With your talent, if you can endure until the age of great contention, you will surely shine!"

The Great Sage Huangji was quite optimistic about Gu Xiu. The young man had excellent talent and was a perfect match for his lineage.

With his talent, achieving sagehood in the future should not be a problem, and he might even advance further to the Great Sage realm.

Of course, as for higher realms, the Great Sage Huangji did not think it was very likely.

However, in the Ancient World's five domains, how many true sages have there ever been throughout history? Those who could break through the sage limit and achieve the Great Sage realm are even rarer.

"Cultivation is a step-by-step process. The Nine Provinces are ultimately too small. At your age, you haven't even completed the Fifth Level of Body Refinement. If you were in the Southern Domain, prodigies of your age would already have reached the Master or even the Grandmaster realm.

Some prodigies have even reached the Divine Transformation realm."

"Therefore, I believe you should immediately head to the Southern Domain, return to the Huangji Holy Land, and then take advantage of some of the secret realms I have left behind. Before the age of great contention arrives, reaching the Dao Palace realm should not be a problem."

The Great Sage Huangji's words made Gu Xiu fall into deep thought.

After a while, he finally spoke with determination.

"Your words are reasonable, but leaving the Nine Provinces is a significant matter. I don't know when I will return from the Southern Domain, so I need to go home first and bid farewell to my parents."

"Very well!"

The Great Sage Huangji nodded. Then, he added a reminder.

"However, do not easily reveal my existence, even to your parents. Remember, the Great Sage lineage involves many complications. If you go to the Huangji Holy Land in the future, you must not let anyone know about this before you achieve sagehood."

Gu Xiu nodded slightly, understanding the Great Sage Huangji's concerns.

Then, Gu Xiu left a silver coin and departed gracefully.

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(End of Chapter)

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