Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start

Dragon Transformation Pool, at the very heart of the ancestral lands of the Holy Brilliance Dynasty, was also known as the Land of Ascending Dragons, where dragon energy converged. It was a place of radiant, multicolored lights and gleaming iridescence, dazzling to behold.

Viewed from the high heavens, the terrain of the Dragon Transformation Pool was indeed extraordinarily peculiar, resembling a true dragon about to soar, exuding a grand and majestic aura!

The wisps of rising mist each seemed like miniature true dragons, greeting the morning glow and flying toward the heavens.

The great practitioner who created the Dragon Transformation Pool had certainly expended a tremendous amount of effort!

When Gu Chen and Yun Zishu arrived, mysterious runes appeared in the depths of Gu Chen's pupils, and he secretly used his Heavenly Eye to observe the area.

He hadn't thought much of it initially, but when Gu Chen activated his Heavenly Eye, his whole body trembled!

At that moment, through his eyes, the Dragon Transformation Pool came to life, majestic like an ancestral dragon. Around it, thousands of dragon qi steamed and shone, as if a real dragon were awakening, exuding a profound dignity and grandeur!

This scene was enough to alarm the world, yet it was such a miraculous terrain that ordinary people could not see it.

If it weren't for extraordinary abilities like Gu Chen's Heavenly Eye, even the Great Powers and giants who came here might not be able to discern it.

"Brother Gu, what's wrong with you?" At that moment, Yun Zishu noticed Gu Chen's inexplicable expression and was instantly curious.

"It's nothing," Gu Chen replied, trying to conceal his shock, and shook his head slightly.

"Hm?"

But the next moment, when he last used the Heavenly Eye, he noticed something amiss.

"The Dragon Transformation Pool, it has flaws?!" Gu Chen exclaimed. After a careful observation through his Heavenly Eye, he noticed that this terrain was not perfect and had significant defects!

"A place with such imperfections can be like this; what would it be like if it were in its most ideal state of perfection?" Gu Chen was shocked, wondering what the ultimate goal of the great practitioner who built the Dragon Transformation Pool really was.

"Truly astonishing." Gu Chen couldn't help but marvel inwardly, leaving Yun Zishu somewhat befuddled.

"Brother Yun, do you know the origins of this Dragon Transformation Pool?" Gu Chen suddenly turned to look at Yun Zishu.

Upon hearing this, Yun Zishu was initially stunned, then shook his head and said, "I don't know the details, just that the great practitioner who sacrificed to refine this place wanted to elevate it further, but unfortunately, he ultimately failed."

"Elevate further?" Gu Chen raised his eyebrows. That great practitioner must have possessed a power that shook the ancient and shone on the present, perhaps even equating to some of those immortal-level masters of the great Dao traditions of the upper realms today.

Such beings aim for the ultimate ascension and leap, who knows to what extent they could reach, yet he ultimately failed.

"What a pity." Gu Chen sighed.

"Indeed, it is a pity," Yun Zishu also nodded.

At that moment, as if he remembered something, he solemnly said, "Brother Gu, there's something I have to tell you, this Dragon Transformation Pool operates on a first-come, first-served basis."

"First-come, first-served?" Gu Chen's expression became serious upon hearing this.

"Yes," Yun Zishu nodded, his voice deep, "The Dragon Transformation Pool, profound and unparalleled, can allow cultivators to metamorphose, like a butterfly breaking from a cocoon, but it needs thousands of years of accumulation to possess this essence, and moreover, the first batch of cultivators to enter the pool will gain the most benefits!"

"So it is," Gu Chen nodded, suddenly enlightened, understanding Yun Zishu's point.

Even though Dragon Transformation Pool was extraordinary, it could not continuously support the transformation of cultivators; its spiritual essence, or foundation, was limited.

Therefore, when the Dragon Transformation Pool opened, the first nine cultivators to enter would benefit the most.

Yes, once the Dragon Transformation Pool opened, it could accommodate no more than nine people at a time.

Hence, Yun Zishu was also telling Gu Chen, when the Dragon Transformation Pool just opened, he definitely needed to step forward immediately.

"Thank you for letting me know, Brother Yun," Gu Chen nodded, knowing that with his foundation, if he wanted to achieve a third rebirth of his physical body, he must be among the first group to enter.

This time, he would not hesitate!

The Dragon Transformation Pool was located on the summit of a towering mountain peak, which was very spacious and could easily accommodate thousands of people.

Soon, Gu Chen and Yun Zishu appeared, and most of the cultivators from the ancestral lands had already gathered here.

"Gu Bai!"

"It's Gu Bai!"

Nowadays, Gu Chen's reputation had greatly increased; upon arriving here, he immediately caused a stir among the crowd.

Although many did not recognize him, they knew Yun Zishu, and instantly knew that the person beside him was Gu Chen.

At this moment, Mo Chen of the Dragon Sparrow Clan, Lu Xin of the Seven Stars Sect, the Might King of the Mighty Demon Ape Clan, along with the first, second, and ninth princes, were all present.

Seeing Gu Chen appear, they all turned to look over.

Especially Lu Xin from the Seven Stars Sect; he truly hadn't expected that a person whom he hadn't considered significant could now almost match him in fame and strength.

Between the two, Lu Xin believed that apart from divine powers, Gu Chen might really not be inferior to him in other aspects.

Thus, seeing Gu Chen, Lu Xin's expression became a bit somber.

"Is that Gu Bai?" the first prince, seeing Gu Chen for the first time, was suddenly quite curious, sizing him up.

"Gu Bai!"

Seeing Gu Chen's appearance, the second prince's face immediately darkened, even clenching his teeth in anger, clearly holding a deep grudge against him.

At the same time, he also felt regret; had he known of Gu Chen's strong capabilities earlier, he really should have listened to Yun Zishu's advice and not underestimated him.

But now, everything was too late, and Gu Chen had completely become his enemy, filling the second prince with immense hatred.

"Star Leaf Vine, if I had obtained it, I would have already advanced to the mid-phase of the Huanxu Realm by now!" he thought bitterly, his expression growing increasingly grim.

Moreover, Gu Chen had shown great disrespect towards him, unmercifully killing his subordinate during the fight for the Star Leaf Vine, and not even leaving a complete corpse behind.

In the eyes of the Second Prince, this was Gu Chen blatantly slapping him in the face, retaliating for his previous treatment of him.

"A petty man gaining power!" the Second Prince scoffed, grinding his teeth at Gu Chen.

"Second Prince, I will take action later and teach this Gu Bai a lesson," a man behind the Second Prince spoke up at that moment.

This man, named Wang Su, was not weak in talent and strength. He had ventured through a full sixty realms and was quite famous, arguably the strongest under the Second Prince.

After hearing the descriptions of Gu Chen's power from Liu Qi, Wang Su was clearly skeptical. A nobody, if he truly had such great strength, should have been known throughout the world by now. Why did he only just appear on the Dao Gold List?

Wang Su thought there might be some trickery involved, and he was also extremely confident in his own strength. Moreover, after gaining significant opportunities in the ancestral land and greatly enhancing his power, he wanted to use this chance to challenge Gu Chen.

"The most important thing is that I want to be among the first group to enter the Dragon Transformation Pool!" At this moment, Wang Su's expression turned solemn as he thought to himself.

This was his ultimate goal!

Otherwise, why would he challenge Gu Chen with no reason?

Wang Su believed that among the people like Mo Chen, Lu Xin, the three princes, who could enter the Dragon Transformation Pool first, Gu Chen was the easiest target.

At least, it was certain that the other party had not mastered any divine powers, giving Wang Su some confidence.

The benefits of entering the Dragon Transformation Pool first were unimaginable, and Wang Su naturally did not want to give up.

However, the Second Prince frowned, wary of Gu Chen and unwilling to let his strongest subordinate face disaster.

"Second Prince, be assured, I am absolutely certain!" Wang Su said gravely, requesting permission again.

"Let's wait and see for a while longer," the Second Prince frowned, reluctant to put his own men in the spotlight.

"Gu Bai?!"

At that moment, Princess Xidie appeared. Seeing Gu Chen, her joy blossomed, and a stunning smile lit up her face, brightening the surroundings.

Immediately, she disregarded the stares of those around her and threw herself towards Gu Chen.

Seeing this scene, the Great Prince and the Second Prince slightly frowned, feeling that it undermined the royal dignity.

Only the Ninth Prince watched his sister and Gu Chen with a smile on his face.

Yun Zishu looked embarrassed, somewhat at a loss as he retreated to one side.

"Damn!"

Upon seeing this scene, Lu Xin from the Seven Stars Sect narrowed his eyes instantly, a dangerous aura flashing over him briefly.

He had been interested in Princess Xidie for some time. Seeing her so intimate with Gu Chen, the one he fancied, he could hardly feel good about it.

If the Dragon Transformation Pool hadn't been right before him, Lu Xin wouldn't have wanted to stir up troubles and would have taken action against Gu Chen already.

Gu Chen looked at Princess Xidie, who had thrown herself into his arms in front of everyone, feeling somewhat helpless, yet he couldn't push her away.

Otherwise, what would become of Princess Xidie? She would inevitably be laughed at, something Gu Chen naturally wouldn't do.

"Xidie, so many people are watching," Gu Chen whispered into Princess Xidie's ear, inevitably smelling an enticing fragrance.

That was a unique body fragrance belonging to her as a woman.

Even when she was young, because her body scent was too alluring, it would always attract butterflies dancing around her, unwilling to leave.

Therefore, the name Xidie, meaning 'Dawn Butterfly', was derived from this.

After Gu Chen's reminder, Princess Xidie also realized the inappropriateness of her behavior. Her cheeks blushed, and she hurriedly jumped down.

The reason she had acted this way was mainly because she hadn't seen Gu Chen for a while, coupled with worries about him, felt like years had passed each day, each minute and each second a torment.

Thus, now seeing him here, she could hardly control the yearning in her heart and ran towards him.

"Xidie, you are a royal princess, always remember to maintain your stature, and avoid overly intimate contacts with people of different status," the Second Prince said with a slight stern tone, feeling that Princess Xidie's actions somewhat degraded the majesty of the Holy Brilliance Dynasty.

After all, being the most beloved tenth princess of the emperor yet so close to a man, how would it look if word got out?

The Great Prince remained silent, standing aside with a steady expression.

The Ninth Prince, however, raised an eyebrow and looked at his second elder brother.

"Different status?" Princess Xidie asked, frowning slightly, "Second Brother, what do you mean by that?"

"Nothing special, just as it sounds," the Second Prince said, "You are a princess and should interact with people of equal status, like Mo Chen of the Dragon Sparrow Clan, for instance."

As he spoke, the Second Prince even gave Mo Chen, who had a cold demeanor, a slight smile, clearly implying a desire to get on good terms.

But Mo Chen just frowned slightly, displeased with the Second Prince diverting trouble towards him, and ignored it.

Although Princess Xidie was outstanding, Mo Chen's eyes were only on the Dragon Transformation Pool, to awaken his true dragon bloodline, which he considered a matter of utmost importance.

Seeing his warm approach met with cold indifference, the Second Prince's facial expression momentarily stiffened.

Observing this, a smile appeared in Princess Xidie's eyes, and indeed, quite a few others were also struggling not to laugh.

The Second Prince's face darkened as he looked at Gu Chen and exclaimed, "Gu Bai, I ask you, knowing that the Star Leaf Vine was mine, why did you forcibly take it, and moreover, kill one of my men, leaving no corpse behind!"

At that moment, the crowd, sensing an interesting drama unfolding, watched eagerly, knowing that a grand battle was about to commence.