Chapter 276: Divine Essence Pulse

Chapter 276: Divine Essence Pulse

November 30th, 2024

"Your descendant, Gu Xiu, has refined the Demon Core and his cultivation has broken through to the Eighth Level of Divine Transformation Realm!"

"Reward: 300 Enhancement Points!"

...

Gu Qingfeng glanced at the information panel and then at his own attribute panel. He noticed that he had gained 300 enhancement points.

Breakthrough!

Gu Qingfeng wasn't too surprised by this outcome.

He had given all the Demon Cores from the Heavenly Demon Sanctuary to Gu Xiu. With these, not only would he break through to the Eighth Level of Divine Transformation Realm, but even entering the Dao Palace Realm would only be a matter of time if he refined them all.

"I recall there were other Secret Guards who entered the Demon Realm, but I don't know where they are now!"

Gu Qingfeng looked at the Death Servant's information panel, and soon, Gu Forty-Seven's information appeared before his eyes.

Like Gu Xiu, Gu Forty-Seven also faced frequent demon attacks, but not as intense as the former.

What surprised Gu Qingfeng even more was that Gu Forty-Seven didn't possess an Indestructible Divine Body like Gu Xiu, nor did he have the assistance of a Great Sage's remnant soul. Yet, he had managed to survive in the Demon Realm up until now.

Furthermore, judging by his cultivation, Gu Forty-Seven had already reached the Sixth Level of Divine Transformation Realm.

If it weren't for Gu Xiu obtaining the Demon Cores from the Heavenly Demon Sanctuary, in terms of cultivation, he wouldn't be much more advanced than Gu Forty-Seven.

"A promising talent!"

Gu Qingfeng silently labeled Gu Forty-Seven in his mind.

Not only had Gu Forty-Seven survived in the Demon Realm, but his cultivation had also advanced rapidly, indicating that he possessed good dynastic luck.

However.

Although Gu Qingfeng was eager to find Gu Forty-Seven, the Demon Realm was too vast, and he had no means to do so.

"This is the Cloud Sea Sect's sacred ground. How dare any demon intrude here!"

As Gu Qingfeng stepped into the sect, a chilling voice suddenly resounded, and a powerful demon with a pair of wings on its back soared into the sky, appearing directly in front of him.

"Human!"

The moment the winged demon saw Gu Qingfeng, his expression changed.

He didn't attack immediately because this was the Cloud Sea Sect, and a human appearing openly here must have had some backing.

Gu Qingfeng stood with his hands behind his back and said indifferently, "I am Gu Qingfeng. I've come to the Cloud Sea Sect today to ask for a favor."

"Gu Qingfeng..."

Upon hearing this name, the winged demon's pupils constricted, recalling a recent rumor. As he heard Gu Qingfeng's name again, his expression turned gloomy.

"You're Gu Qingfeng, the one who annihilated the Heavenly Demon Sanctuary and now dares to come to my Cloud Sea Sect. Do you plan to destroy our sect as well?"

"I, Gu, have no intention of making enemies with the Cloud Sea Sect, but with your status, can you make decisions for the sect?"

"... "

The winged demon fell silent.

He had expected Gu Qingfeng's arrival to lead to a direct conflict, but he didn't anticipate that Gu Qingfeng wouldn't take action.

The enmity between humans and demons had a long history, and it was impossible to remain calm and peaceful.

If it were an ordinary person, the winged demon wouldn't hesitate to strike and kill Gu Qingfeng.

But—

The person before him was the human expert who had recently annihilated the entire Heavenly Demon Sanctuary and slain the Azure Dragon Demon Lord.

The Cloud Sea Sect prided itself on its heritage, which was no weaker than that of the Heavenly Demon Sanctuary, and it also had ancient powerful beings in slumber. However, they didn't wish to engage in a direct confrontation with Gu Qingfeng.

Regardless of the outcome, it would be a loss for the Cloud Sea Sect.

Just as the winged demon was hesitating, a dignified voice suddenly interrupted.

"Since we have a guest, it's only natural to invite them in. Please come inside, sir!"

Upon hearing these words, the winged demon's expression relaxed, and he promptly led Gu Qingfeng into the Cloud Sea Sect.

Entering the Cloud Sea Sect,

Gu Qingfeng sensed the gazes of numerous demons upon him, filled with both greed and fear.

To this,

He paid no heed.

Led by the winged demon, Gu Qingfeng followed him into the main hall of the Cloud Sea Sect and met the sect's leader.

The sect leader was a middle-aged cultivator dressed in a blue robe, with a gentle and scholarly demeanor. If one didn't know he was a demon, they would assume he was an ordinary scholar based on his appearance alone.

"Ji Yuan greets the fellow Daoist!"

"I didn't expect the sect leader of the renowned Cloud Sea Sect to resemble a human so closely!"

Gu Qingfeng's expression showed a hint of surprise.

Obviously,

Ji Yuan's current appearance caught him off guard.

Of course,

The demonic aura emanating from Ji Yuan couldn't be faked.

Hearing this, Ji Yuan smiled slightly, "Fellow Daoist, your words are incorrect. Regardless of whether it's demons or humans, we all originate from the heavens and earth. How can we say that one resembles another?"

"That's not a lie."

Gu Qingfeng nodded, not arguing too much on this point.

Ji Yuan changed the topic, asking, "After destroying the Heavenly Demon Sanctuary, you came straight to our Cloud Sea Sect. I remember that the Cloud Sea Sect never took action against Gu Xiu."

"Rest assured, I didn't come here to target the Cloud Sea Sect. I merely wish to borrow your sect's array to return to the Ancient Desolate Realm."

"..."

Ji Yuan fell silent for a moment.

"How can you be sure that the Cloud Sea Sect has an array to reach the Ancient Desolate Realm?"

"Since ancient times, the Demon Realm and the Ancient Desolate Realm have been in constant conflict. As an ancient power, it's hard to believe that the Cloud Sea Sect wouldn't possess an array to travel there."

Gu Qingfeng's expression remained calm, as if he was certain that the Cloud Sea Sect had the means to reach the Ancient Desolate Realm.

Ji Yuan said, "If I were to say that we don't, what would you do?"

"It's simple. I would destroy the Cloud Sea Sect and search for the array myself. If I truly couldn't find it, then I'd just move on to another sect."

Gu Qingfeng spoke with a casual tone, as if wiping out the Cloud Sea Sect was an effortless task for him.

"You're quite arrogant!"

A hint of crimson flashed in Ji Yuan's eyes, and the atmosphere in the entire hall became oppressive.

Sensing the chilling killing intent around him, Gu Qingfeng remained unafraid.

"I'm not being arrogant; I'm merely stating a fact. After all, the conflict between our races has a long history. Destroying your Cloud Sea Sect wouldn't weigh on my conscience."

"..."

Silence. Ji Yuan fell silent once more, this time for a prolonged period.

After a while, he sighed and smiled helplessly, "Your actions are indeed different from those of other humans. You don't beat around the bush. Fine, the Cloud Sea Sect does have an array to reach the Ancient Desolate Realm."

"Thank you, Sect Master Ji!"

Gu Qingfeng cupped his hands in gratitude.

Then, Ji Yuan personally led Gu Qingfeng to the forbidden area of the Cloud Sea Sect, where there was indeed a teleportation array to the Ancient Desolate Realm.

To outsiders, this array seemed mysterious and unfathomable, making it difficult to discern its authenticity. However, in Gu Qingfeng's eyes, the array appeared perfectly normal.

As the array activated, Gu Qingfeng's figure vanished within the light.

When Gu Qingfeng left, the smile on Ji Yuan's face disappeared, and his eyes turned cold and crimson.

"The Ancient Desolate Realm has been dormant for so long. In this great era, perhaps an invincible Great Emperor will emerge!"

"But—"

"In this Age of Decline, nothing is certain!"

Ji Yuan's lips curled into a smile, his thoughts unknown.

---

Meanwhile, Gu Qingfeng had already exited the teleportation array, feeling a sense of familiarity wash over him. The surroundings, completely different from the Demon Realm, confirmed that he had indeed returned to the Ancient Desolate Realm.

Looking back, the light from the teleportation array had dimmed, making it impossible for the naked eye to discern its workings.

"A two-way array!"

"However, the person who set up this array is not ordinary. To activate the teleportation, it can only be initiated from the Cloud Sea Sect's side. It's impossible to activate it from this side."

Gu Qingfeng's eyes flickered as he thoroughly understood the intricacies of the teleportation array before him.

The primary purpose of such an array was to prevent anyone from activating it in reverse and appearing directly within the Cloud Sea Sect's forbidden area.

"If the Cloud Sea Sect has a teleportation array to the Ancient Desolate Realm, other forces in the Demon Realm likely have similar arrays. It seems the war between the Ancient Desolate Realm and the Demon Realm has never truly ceased.

These teleportation arrays will be the Demon Realm's reliance when they invade the Ancient Desolate Realm again!"

Gu Qingfeng's expression shifted slightly, but he didn't destroy the array as there was no need to.

Even if he destroyed this array, there were other teleportation arrays in the Ancient Desolate Realm. Stopping the Demon Realm's invasion was an impossible task.

However, although Gu Qingfeng didn't destroy the array, he casually set up a killing array nearby.

With Gu Qingfeng's current sixth-rank Array Dao Mastery, even a casually set-up killing array would be of the fifth rank.

"If the demons from the Cloud Sea Sect come out from here, I believe this array will be more than enough for them."

Gu Qingfeng smiled lightly.

Although this killing array wasn't of a high rank, just fifth rank, it was still sufficient to deal with ordinary Dao Palace Realm cultivators.

Even Half-Sage Realm experts might fall into such a killing array if they weren't careful.

After that, Gu Qingfeng left with a carefree demeanor.

Half a day later, Gu Qingfeng finally realized that the place he was currently in was none other than the Eastern Region.

Without hesitation, Gu Qingfeng boarded the teleportation array and headed straight for Void City.

...

When the light of the teleportation array appeared again, Gu Qingfeng found himself in Void City.

Upon his arrival, he immediately made his way towards the direction of Void Holy Land.

Void City, built by Void Holy Land, was located right next to the holy land.

As Gu Qingfeng approached the entrance of Void Holy Land, an inner disciple appeared.

"This is Void Holy Land. May I ask, what brings the esteemed guest here?"

The one who appeared was an administrator of Void Holy Land. Looking at the blue-robed cultivator before him, his expression shifted slightly, and his tone became more polite.

This was because, in his eyes, Gu Qingfeng seemed somewhat enigmatic, indicating that the visitor's strength was not to be underestimated.

"Gu Qingfeng, the head of the Gu family of the Divine Might Dynasty, has come to pay respects to the Peak Lord Fu Divine Lord of the Ninth Peak of Void Holy Land!"

"The head of the Gu family!"

Upon hearing this, the administrator of Void Holy Land's face changed dramatically, and his expression quickly turned respectful.

"It turns out that Senior Gu has come in person. Please wait a moment while I inform the Peak Lord!"

"Thank you."

Gu Qingfeng nodded.

The administrator did not hesitate and immediately took out a communication talisman to send the message to the Ninth Peak.

After doing so, he stood by with a reverent expression, completely devoid of the arrogance one would expect from an administrator of a holy land.

Joking aside, this Gu Qingfeng, not long ago, had single-handedly annihilated the entire Ancient Waste Holy Land, earning him the title of the strongest in the Age of Decline within the Ancient Desolate Realm.

Moreover, there were rumors that he possessed the qualifications of a Great Emperor, and the next great era would be his opportunity to attain enlightenment.

Many agreed with this assessment.

After all, throughout history, those who could slay an ancient Great Sage with Half-Sage cultivation were few and far between.

Such an achievement was something that even many ancient Great Emperors would find challenging to replicate.

Faced with such a formidable opponent, the administrator of Void Holy Land dared not show any disrespect.

After all, if he were to offend Gu Qingfeng, and should he die here, Void Holy Land would likely not utter a word of complaint.

Furthermore, according to his understanding, the Holy Son of the Ninth Peak, known as Gu Xuan, was the offspring of Gu Qingfeng, one of the renowned 'Nine Sons of Void'.

Therefore, regardless of the perspective, Gu Qingfeng was not someone he could afford to offend.

Less than an hour after the news spread, a cultivator arrived in a rainbow of light and stopped in front of the two.

"Paying respects to Peak Lord Fu!"

The Independent bowed respectfully upon seeing the visitor.

Peak Lord Fu waved his hand and then smiled at Gu Qingfeng, "With the esteemed presence of the head of the Gu family, Void Holy Land is honored. Please follow me inside."

"Then I shall trouble Peak Lord Fu."

Gu Qingfeng did not refuse and followed Peak Lord Fu into the holy land.

As they stepped into Void Holy Land, a vast aura of spiritual energy rushed towards them.

Such abundant spiritual energy was countless times stronger than the Nine Prefectures, and even the Divine Might Dynasty's imperial capital paled in comparison to Void Holy Land in terms of spiritual energy.

It should be noted that the current imperial capital of the Divine Might Dynasty was far superior to the previous one.

Gu Qingfeng had nourished the spirit veins beneath the imperial capital with the blood and flesh of numerous powerful cultivators from the Ancient Waste Holy Land, giving birth to a Sage-grade spirit vein.

A spirit vein of this caliber was considered precious throughout the entire Ancient Desolate Realm.

Unfortunately, compared to the Ancient Waste Holy Land, the spiritual energy in Guangyang Prefecture was still lacking.

"Indeed, Void Holy Land is an ancient holy land. Such spiritual energy is beyond the reach of ordinary powers!"

"Perhaps the esteemed guest is unaware, but beneath Void Holy Land lies a Divine Essence Pulse. Hence, our spiritual energy is naturally abundant."

Peak Lord Fu smiled slightly, and as he spoke of this, a hint of pride appeared on his face, but it quickly faded.

Divine Essence Pulses were rare, and if other powers possessed such a spirit vein, they would keep it a secret, fearing to publicize it.

But Void Holy Land was different.

With its profound foundation, even if the news of the Divine Essence Pulse spread, Void Holy Land remained fearless.

Moreover, the existence of the Divine Essence Pulse was not a secret.

Therefore, Peak Lord Fu saw no need to conceal it.

"A Divine Essence Pulse!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Qingfeng's expression shifted, revealing a hint of surprise, followed by a moment of silent understanding.

If it were a Divine Essence Pulse, then everything made sense.

(End of Chapter)

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