Chapter 230: Consecutive Breakthroughs

Chapter 230: Consecutive Breakthroughs

October 13, 2024

Immediately, numerous cultivators rushed toward the entrance of the secret realm.

A few Palace Realm experts, unwilling to give up, attempted to force their way in. However, just as one of them was about to step into the secret realm, a terrifying Great Sage’s pressure suddenly descended.

Bang!

The Palace Realm expert didn’t even have time to react before being crushed by the force.

This scene left the other experts who had planned to force their way in pale-faced.

The Great Sage’s secret realm!

As expected, it was not something they could challenge.

Even though the Heavenly Phoenix Great Sage had fallen many years ago, the power he left behind was still enough to suppress and kill any Palace Realm expert.

Therefore, many Palace Realm cultivators, despite their reluctance, had to suppress their impulses.

The Great Sage’s inheritance might be tempting, but one needed to have the means to claim it.

"Brother Gu, I shall go ahead first!" Fu He said with a bow.

Fu He understood that his chance had come, as only cultivators below the Palace Realm could enter the Heavenly Phoenix Great Sage’s secret realm. Although his Ninth Rank Divine Transformation Realm cultivation was not the strongest among those present, it would be different once inside the Great Sage’s secret realm.

With the secret realm opening in the Nine Realms, it would take time for experts from various forces to arrive, even if the news spread.

Moreover, no one knew how long the entrance to the Great Sage’s secret realm would remain open.

Thus, Fu He would not miss this opportunity.

Gu Qingfeng nodded slightly. "I wish you success, Brother Fu!"

"Thank you, Brother Gu!"

Fu He laughed heartily and then stepped into the Great Sage’s secret realm.

Then, Gu Qingfeng turned to Gu Yang and Gu Xiu and said, "This Great Sage’s secret realm only allows those below the Palace Realm to enter. It’s an opportunity for you both to consider. If you decide to enter, I will provide you with protective means."

A secret realm left by a top-tier Great Sage was tempting, even to Gu Qingfeng himself. However, he did not wish to confront the Heavenly Phoenix Great Sage’s restrictions directly.

From the scene where the Palace Realm expert was crushed, it was clear that the Heavenly Phoenix Great Sage’s restrictions were formidable. Even a true Sage might not be able to breach them.

Therefore, Gu Qingfeng would not take the risk.

Gu Yang pondered for a moment and then said, "I plan to enter the Great Sage’s secret realm!"

He had his reasons. The existence of the Nine Realms was no longer a secret, and after today, the Divine Martial Dynasty would inevitably come under the scrutiny of the five regions of the Ancient World.

Although the Ancient Beast Mountains served as a barrier between the Nine Realms and the five regions, they could not stop powerful experts. The fall of the entire Ancient Beast Mountains to the Rejuvenation Empire’s hundred-thousand-strong army was proof of this.

While the dangers were real, they were not significant to top-tier experts.

Having seen the strength of the outside world, Gu Yang was eager to enhance his cultivation.

At the Initial Great Master level, his cultivation was considered top-tier in the Nine Realms, excluding the Gu Family Manor. However, in the entire Ancient World, a Great Master was insignificant.

Consider this: every single member of the hundred-thousand-strong Divine Emperor Army was at least a Great Master.

"Take out what I gave you before."

Gu Qingfeng said.

Gu Yang understood what he meant and immediately brought out the jade box. Gu Qingfeng opened the box to reveal his severed finger, though the power within had weakened considerably.

Gu Qingfeng then forced out a drop of his own essence blood and infused it into the severed finger. Instantly, the finger became plump and full, and a terrifying pressure emanated from it.

"A drop of my essence blood has been infused into this. Any cultivator below the Palace Realm without a supreme treasure for protection can be suppressed and killed. Take it with you. If things turn dire... well, you know better than I do how to proceed."

Gu Qingfeng had intended to give Gu Yang a few words of caution, but he suddenly realized that his eldest son was now a king and did not need much advice.

At this moment, Gu Xuan hesitated but then bowed and said, "Father, I also wish to try my luck inside..."

When he spoke, Gu Xuan lacked confidence. After all, he was only at the Middle Bone Cleansing Realm and had not yet completed the Fifth Realm of Body Refinement. In the presence of Great Masters and Divine Transformation Realm experts, he was like an ant.

However, with the Great Sage's opportunity right in front of him, he felt reluctant.

As Gu Xuan finished speaking, Gu Qingfeng waved his hand, and a stream of light shot out from the manor, landing in his hand in an instant.

"Take the Evil-Slaying Blade with you on this journey. If you encounter any danger, this blade will protect you!"

Gu Qingfeng handed the Evil-Slaying Blade to Gu Xuan, who immediately beamed with joy.

"Thank you, Father!"

Gu Xuan was well aware of the blade's formidable power. More importantly, having spent time with Fu He, he had learned about the cultivation practices of powerful warriors. These warriors often refined their weapons over long periods, infusing them with supreme divine might.

His father’s strength rivaled that of the top Dao Palace Realm cultivators, and a divine blade refined by him day and night was certainly no ordinary weapon.

Soon after, the two entered the Great Sage Secret Realm.

At the same time, Gu Qingfeng ordered Gu Wu and the others to enter the secret realm as well.

This time, Gu Yang only brought Gu Wu and Gu Dao with him, while the remaining two stayed behind to guard the capital and prevent any unexpected incidents.

As for the others from the Divine Martial Dynasty, such as Shi Zhen and his Heavenly Gang Army, they had no plans to enter the Great Sage Secret Realm. After all, Shi Zhen was well aware of his own limitations. Although he had successfully reached the peak of the Grandmaster Realm with the help of a pill, he was still just an ant among the powerful cultivators entering the secret realm.

Moreover, unlike Gu Yang and the others, who had Gu Qingfeng’s supreme treasures to protect them, Shi Zhen would likely not survive if he entered the secret realm rashly.

...

"Lead three ten-thousand men into the secret realm!"

On the other side, Ji Meng looked at the few peak God Transformation Realm deputy generals beside him and spoke.

With the Great Sage Secret Realm opening, the Return to Origin Imperial Dynasty could not afford to miss such an opportunity. However, with the Heavenly Phoenix Great Sage’s restrictions in place, Ji Meng himself could not enter. Therefore, he dispatched the Divine Emperor Army to seek their fortune within the secret realm.

However, to prevent all of the Divine Emperor Army from entering and leaving his side vulnerable, Ji Meng only allowed three ten-thousand men to enter, while the remaining seven ten-thousand stayed behind.

This way, even if a top Dao Palace Realm cultivator were to attack, Ji Meng would still have the strength to fight back with the seven ten-thousand men.

Moreover, he carried a semi-sacred artifact from the Return to Origin Imperial Dynasty. If he were to use it with all his might, he had a good chance of subduing a top Dao Palace Realm cultivator.

With this thought, Ji Meng glanced in the direction of the Divine Martial Dynasty, meeting Gu Qingfeng’s gaze.

Seeing the latter’s indifferent expression, Ji Meng’s eyes turned cold. Now was not the time for conflict. Once the matters of the Great Sage Secret Realm were resolved, he would settle the score with them.

...

"Your offspring, Gu Yang, has entered the Great Sage Secret Realm!"

"Your offspring, Gu Xuan, has entered the Great Sage Secret Realm!"

"Your offspring, Gu Yang, has been attacked by fierce beasts 136 times!"

"Your offspring, Gu Yang, has slain a third-level God Transformation Realm fierce beast!"

"Your offspring, Gu Yang, has slain an eighth-level God Transformation Realm fierce beast!"

"Your offspring, Gu Yang, has slain a second-level God Transformation Realm fierce beast!"

"Your offspring, Gu Yang, has obtained a rare treasure, which has slightly improved his potential after consumption!"

"Your offspring, Gu Xuan, has been attacked by fierce beasts 356 times!"

"Your offspring, Gu Xuan, has slain a sixth-level God Transformation Realm fierce beast!"

"Your offspring, Gu Xuan, has been attacked by an eighth-level God Transformation Realm cultivator!"

"Your offspring, Gu Xuan, has slain an eighth-level God Transformation Realm cultivator!"

"Your offspring, Gu Xuan, has consumed a mysterious pill, breaking through to the advanced Bone Cleansing Realm!"

"Reward: 50 improvement points!"

"Your offspring..."

...

As other cultivators gradually entered the Great Sage Secret Realm, Gu Qingfeng skillfully opened the information panel and read through the messages.

The moment the two entered, the information panel flooded with numerous updates, causing Gu Qingfeng to raise an eyebrow.

Clearly, the Great Sage Secret Realm was teeming with fierce beasts; otherwise, Gu Yang and Gu Xuan wouldn’t have encountered so many attacks right away.

However, seeing that they had successfully slain God Transformation Realm fierce beasts, Gu Qingfeng felt relieved. With the protective measures he had left them, they should be relatively safe.

Of course, every secret realm came with its dangers. The specifics would depend on their personal fortunes.

Gu Qingfeng was particularly pleased to see that Gu Xuan had quickly broken through to the advanced Bone Cleansing Realm.

The secret realm was fraught with danger, but it was also ripe with opportunities.

Now, it was up to them to see how far they could go.

...

On the other side, inside the Great Sage Secret Realm, Gu Xuan sat cross-legged, his aura surging and boiling. Around him lay the bodies of numerous fierce beasts and other cultivators.

Without exception, the bodies of these fierce beasts and cultivators all bore neat, uniform wounds, as if they had been cleanly sliced in half by a sharp divine weapon, with the lingering traces of an indomitable blade intent still present.

The Evil-Slaying Blade stood to one side, emitting boundless blade energy that seemed to guard it.

After a long while.

Gu Xuan opened his eyes and exhaled deeply.

"Phew, I’ve finally reached the late stage of the Bone Washing Realm!"

Then.

He glanced at the numerous corpses on the ground, his expression remaining unchanged.

Just dead people.

It wasn’t the first time Gu Xuan had seen them.

In the Ancient Beast Mountains, he had lost count of how many fierce beasts he had slain. Even before entering the Ancient Beast Mountains, Gu Xuan had already been stained with blood.

So, when it came to killing, Gu Xuan didn’t carry much of a psychological burden.

Moreover.

The cultivators he had slain were all coveting the power of the Evil-Slaying Blade, attempting to seize this supreme treasure, only to be directly killed by it.

Upon entering the Great Sage Secret Realm, Gu Xuan found himself completely separated from Gu Yang. Before he could fully assess his surroundings, many fierce beasts attacked.

With no other choice.

Gu Xuan had to use the power of the Evil-Slaying Blade.

The divine blade did not disappoint him. Even powerful beasts at the God Transformation Realm could not withstand the blade’s sharpness, being instantly slain on the battlefield.

But this also attracted the attention of some cultivators who had entered the secret realm.

What happened next was predictable.

After counter-killing these cultivators, Gu Xuan habitually searched their bodies, finding several storage bags. From these, he discovered various items, including a pill that could aid his cultivation.

After spending a long time with Fu He, Gu Xuan had a good understanding of these pills.

Of course.

If he couldn’t identify a pill, he wouldn’t rashly consume it.

Then.

Gu Xuan glanced around and immediately took out the remaining pills, starting to consume them to break through.

The Great Sage Secret Realm was perilous.

His current late Bone Washing Realm cultivation was not enough.

Although the bloodiness here might attract more powerful beasts, the lingering aura could also deter ordinary fierce beasts.

Therefore.

Gu Xuan seized this opportunity to break through.

...

"Your descendant ‘Gu Xuan’ has consumed a mysterious pill and advanced to the Perfect Bone Washing Realm!"

"Reward: 50 Enhancement Points!"

"Your descendant ‘Gu Xuan’ has consumed a mysterious pill and advanced to the first level of the Organ Refining Realm!"

"Reward: 80 Enhancement Points!"

"Your descendant ‘Gu Xuan’ has consumed a mysterious pill and advanced to the second level of the Organ Refining Realm!"

"Reward: 80 Enhancement Points!"

"Your descendant ‘Gu Xuan’ has consumed a mysterious pill and advanced to the third level of the Organ Refining Realm!"

"Reward: 80 Enhancement Points!"

"Your descendant ‘Gu Xuan’ has consumed a mysterious pill and advanced to the fourth level of the Organ Refining Realm!"

"Reward: 80 Enhancement Points!"

"Your descendant ‘Gu Xuan’ has consumed a mysterious pill and advanced to the fifth level of the Organ Refining Realm!"

"Reward: 80 Enhancement Points!"

...

In a short time.

Gu Qingfeng watched as Gu Xuan’s cultivation soared, breaking through from the late Bone Washing Realm all the way to the Perfect fifth level of the Organ Refining Realm, his expression visibly moved.

He hadn’t expected.

Gu Xuan to make such rapid progress in the Great Sage Secret Realm.

Including the previous breakthrough, Gu Xuan had provided a total of five hundred enhancement points this time.

Just the breakthrough to the fifth level of the Organ Refining Realm alone had provided four hundred enhancement points, not to mention the earlier ones.

Thinking of this.

Gu Qingfeng couldn’t help but glance at his attribute panel.

...

Name: Gu Qingfeng

Age: 52/6000

Realm: Dao Palace Realm, Fourth Level

Martial Arts: Heavenly Vein Scripture (Second Level), Heavenly Blade (Perfect), Great Wasteland Fist Scripture (Perfect), Divine Yang Scripture (Fourth Level of Dao Palace), Ancient Heavenly Blade (Beginner), Purple Extreme Dao Canon (Perfect), Wind Departure Scripture (Not Initiated)



Enhancement Points: 1264

...

"Enhancement points are already over one thousand two hundred. If I continue to accumulate, I can make another breakthrough with the Ancient Heavenly Blade.

"Once the Ancient Heavenly Blade breaks through, even if my cultivation remains at the fourth level of the Dao Palace Realm, my strength will undergo a qualitative transformation!"

Gu Qingfeng mused.

The Sage’s ultimate techniques were powerful, and once they broke through, the benefits were evident.

Thinking of this.

Gu Qingfeng looked at the entrance to the secret realm.

If the Sage’s legacy is this powerful, what would happen if I could obtain the Great Sage’s legacy?

(End of Chapter)

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