Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start

In the Dragon Transformation Pool, a storm of unprecedented violence was unleashed due to Gu Chen's breakthrough, with various essences converging and draconic energies surging, lifting a colossal tempest at its deepest, sweeping through this corner of heaven and earth.

Fortunately, thanks to the arrays on the stone platform acting as a barrier, Princess Xidie and Yun Zishu's transformations remained unaffected.

Gu Chen's physical body and spiritual self breathed in unison, each breath triggering a tidal surge of energy, with pure power erupting from the heavens and pouring into Gu Chen's mouth and nose, as well as the body of his spiritual miniature.

This astonishing phenomenon lasted for quite a long time before it gradually subsided.

Suddenly, the spiritual miniature flashed and returned to reside within the seat of consciousness in Gu Chen's glabella.

The turbulent aura of Gu Chen's cultivation also began to calm down.

With that, Gu Chen's flesh, cultivation, spirit, and very essence were all baptized, undergoing a transformative sublimation.

Only a mystical place like the Dragon Transformation Pool could have sustained such a significant breakthrough from Gu Chen.

After all, the resources needed for his foundation and breakthroughs were several times more than those required by the top talents of monstrous races.

It can be said that the Dragon Transformation Pool was crucial for Gu Chen, bringing about an earth-shattering change in his strength!

At this moment, his spirit, essence, and energy were filled to the brim, and even the slightest movement seemed capable of shaking the firmament!

Gu Chen closed his eyes as his body faintly shimmered with a spectrum of divine lights, occasional flashes of electricity sparked across his skin, and his whole being appeared cast from lustrous divine metal, pristine and immaculate.

Since the Dragon Transformation Pool was not yet finished, Gu Chen certainly wouldn't leave now. Even with the breakthrough in his power, he continued to improve.

However, the rate of progress slowed significantly compared to the initial rush.

Thus, after another half an hour, Gu Chen's tightly shut eyes suddenly opened, revealing a dazzling divine radiance.

Seven-colored light and thunderbolts were contained in Gu Chen's pupils, which gradually dissipated after a while, and his eyes once again looked unfathomably deep.

At that moment, Gu Chen's hair was loose and shining, his body robust, his vitality vast as the ocean and his essence strong as dragons; with every movement he made, the fabric of heaven and earth trembled.

Looking around, he noticed Princess Xidie, Yun Zishu, and the others still engulfed in draconic energies and cultivating, so he willed his status panel to appear.

Name: Gu Chen

Cultivation Techniques: Divine Sun World Illumination Sutra (Seventh Layer), Immortal Sacred Body (Sixth Layer), Spiritual Essence Atlas (Sixth Layer), Emperor's Extreme World-Shaking Secret (Sixth Layer), Wheel of Reincarnation Imprint Method (Sixth Layer), Soaring Over Void (Sixth Layer)

Divine Skills: Nine Dragons Annihilation (Sixth-grade), Celestial Escape (Seventh-grade), Heavenly Eye (Sixth-grade), Ten Directions Obliteration (Seventh-grade), Nine Heavens Thunder Movement (Sixth-grade)

Cultivation: Eight Thousand Years

Realm: Early Stage of the Huanxu Realm

Merit Points Value: 0

Divine Power Value: 0

"Eight Thousand Years of cultivation, at the peak of the early stage of the Huanxu Realm," Gu Chen murmured to himself, feeling an unprecedented strength in his body, his whole being overflowing with extreme confidence!

To know, eight thousand years of cultivation is incredibly profound. The lifespan of this realm was at best three thousand years, and those at the great completion of the Huanxu Realm could not match Gu Chen's cultivation.

As for prodigious cultivators and monstrous talents, it would be impossible for them to have accumulated such profound cultivation as Gu Chen within the same realm.

Not to mention, after repeated refinement and compression during his breakthroughs, the purity of Gu Chen's cultivation was unprecedented. in the same realm, he feared not even the reborn progeny of true dragons or phoenixes.

"The Huanxu Realm, the Divine Return to Void, from now on, I can absorb the essence from the boundless void to replenish myself, no longer confined to Heavenly and Earthly Spiritual Qi and essences. Even in harsh environments, or beyond this domain, I can survive," Gu Chen spoke softly, revealing the true meaning of the Huanxu Realm.

"Every blade of grass, every flower, and every tree can have its essence drawn by those in the Huanxu Realm, to be used for oneself." The Divine Return to Void allowed Gu Chen to strengthen his spirit, essence, and energy and gain many new insights into this world.

Each movement felt as if it subtly aligned with the trajectory of heaven and earth, and he gained a trace of what those Great Powers called the 'essence of the Dao.'

Of course, it was but a trace, yet this was impressive and testified to Gu Chen's understanding of the essence of heaven and earth.

"Physical body third transformation, spiritual self five inches, life essence sublimated—this increase is truly remarkable," Gu Chen exclaimed with a trace of a smile in his eyes.

Thanks to the Dragon Transformation Pool, Gu Chen's profound accumulation erupted suddenly, naturally resulting in such advancement.

Moreover, after the breakthrough to the Huanxu Realm, the most crucial aspect was that Gu Chen could finally use Divine Skills without needing to conceal them!

This constituted a colossal boost to his power!

"Of course, I still need to conceal them, otherwise, just revealing Sixth-grade Divine Skills would cause tremendous upheaval, let alone Seventh-grade," Gu Chen murmured.

After all, Sixth-grade Divine Skills were beyond the reach of even ordinary Transcendents, let alone a minor cultivator at the early stages of the Huanxu Realm like him.

Therefore, when Gu Chen used Divine Skills, he would need to mask their power and avoid revealing too much.

At this time, Gu Chen gradually felt that the Dragon Transformation Pool's enhancement for him was becoming less and less, and he knew he had reached the limit.

The essence accumulated in the Dragon Transformation Pool over thousands of years had been absorbed more by him alone than by the other eight combined.

Thus, not being greedy, his figure flashed, the array on the stone platform dissolved, and he left the Dragon Transformation Pool, emerging outside.

"Someone has come out, who is this person?" A figure appeared, and onlookers waiting outside were very curious.

"It's Gu Bai, Gu Bai is the first to come out!" Someone with sharp eyes exclaimed as Gu Chen approached and recognized him.

"It's actually Gu Bai? It seems that compared to the others, his foundation is still somewhat lacking," the crowd was surprised, assuming that given Gu Chen's exhibited strength, he would be the last one to emerge, yet it turned out he was the first.

In theory, the longer one stayed in the Dragon Transformation Pool, the greater the benefits. However, Gu Chen was different; he directly caused an uproar in the pool. Relying on his solid foundation and strong physique, he absorbed all the creation in one breath, which is why he emerged so soon.

For others, including Mo Chen and Lu Xin, it was naturally impossible to compare with Gu Chen; they could only absorb the benefits bit by bit, slowly.

But these people didn't understand, believing that the first person to come out must have gained the least.

"I guess, the ones who benefited the most must definitely be the three princes, along with Mo Chen of the Dragon Sparrow Clan, and Lu Xin of the Seven Stars Sect!" someone voiced out, saying so.

"I guess, Mo Chen of the Dragon Sparrow Clan must have gained the most tremendous benefits, unmatched by anyone!"

"Indeed."

As soon as these words were said, many nodded in agreement. Mo Chen of the Dragon Sparrow Clan, with his true dragon bloodline waiting further awakening, was a fact well-known to many.

If that were truly the case, then Mo Chen's strength would undergo a massive enhancement, and he might even become renowned in over two hundred realms.

With this thought, everyone's anticipation grew even more intense.

As for Gu Chen, who was the first to emerge, people merely glanced at him before choosing not to say more.

After all, while his "substance" seemed less rich compared to the others in their view, his strength was still formidable, so no one wished or dared to provoke him.

Gu Chen wasn't in a rush either; he found a spot by himself and waited quietly for Princess Xidie and Yun Zishu to appear.

About a quarter of an hour later, another figure walked out from the depths of the pool; it was Yun Zishu.

"Brother Gu!"

Upon seeing Gu Chen, Yun Zishu immediately paid his respects, expressing his thanks.

As expected, Yun Zishu too significantly improved, his strength and foundation escalating, verging on a breakthrough to the middle stage of the Huanxu Realm.

It can be said that among the first batch who entered the pool, the benefits he gained were immense.

"Brother Yun, there's no need for such formalities," Gu Chen shook his head, indicating it was unnecessary, and helped him up.

"The great favor of Brother Gu, I, Yun Zishu, will remember it for life. From now on, should you command anything, I shall not hesitate, regardless of life or death!" Yun Zishu said earnestly with a solemn face.

It was evident that he was truly grateful to Gu Chen, for this experience had brought him tremendous benefits for his future.

Not to mention, the greatest opportunity in the Upper Realms, the battle of the Ten Thousand Tribes across three thousand six hundred realms was about to begin, making this gain even more critical.

Gu Chen was inclined not to take such a debt seriously, but seeing Yun Zishu insisting, he could only agree for now.

Soon, the King of Strength from the Mighty Demon Ape Clan, the First and Second Princes, Lu Xin from the Seven Stars Sect, and the Ninth Prince, among a few others, emerged one after another from the pool.

It was clear that each of them also reaped significant benefits, especially Lu Xin, whose body shone with starlight and whose presence was powerfully vibrant, his expression faintly exhilarated.

Even, his gaze towards Gu Chen carried a sense of eagerness to challenge.

For by now, he had reached the peak of the middle stage of the Huanxu Realm. Not only that, but his comprehension of Divine Skills had also broken through, from just a beginner to solidly stepping into the ranks of ninth-grade, even closing in on eighth-grade!

Lu Xin was confident; if he encountered another stroke of luck, by the time he reached full completion of the Huanxu Realm or made a breakthrough to the Unity Realm, the Divine Skills he possessed could advance to the eighth-grade!

In an instant, Lu Xin couldn't help feeling quite pleased with himself, no longer caring about the previous losses he suffered at the hands of Gu Chen.

"Xidie hasn't come out yet?" The Ninth Prince came beside Gu Chen and spoke with a hint of surprise.

Gu Chen nodded, and the Ninth Prince, too, had achieved rich gains, making considerable progress in his cultivation.

As for the First and Second Princes, they coldly glanced at Gu Chen, their hostility towards him deep.

Not long after, an earth-shaking dragon's roar came from the pool, and following that, Mo Chen of the Dragon Sparrow Clan appeared, his demeanor proud. His skin shimmered with glowing light, his pupils sparkling, and his presence overwhelmingly powerful.

Most importantly, two small dragon horns had appeared on his forehead, which was an extremely astonishing phenomenon!

Seeing this, everyone's pupils constricted, knowing that Mo Chen of the Dragon Sparrow Clan had experienced an extraordinary sublimation, gaining tremendous fortune.

Even a dragon's shadow seemed to loom behind him, and at that moment, Mo Chen had an air of looking down on everyone.

The awakening of his bloodline made him superior in his eyes, no longer considering anyone present worthy of attention.

Even Lu Xin, who was previously as powerful as him, was now of no consequence.

And Gu Chen, who had caused a sensation earlier, was also insignificant to Mo Chen.

After the awakening of his dragon lineage, his sights were set further, looking to challenge the prodigies across hundreds of realms. After his visit to the Holy Brilliance Dynasty, he was determined to find those exceptional talents to prove himself!

As for lesser beings like Gu Chen, Mo Chen considered them to be on a different level altogether.

"Are there still people who haven't come out yet?" At this moment, upon learning that Princess Xidie was still inside, Mo Chen was somewhat surprised, his eyebrows slightly furrowing.

The pride of the dragon race was something well known throughout the Upper Realms, and with his dragon bloodline awakening, Mo Chen's inherent pride grew, expressing his displeasure at being surpassed.

Gu Chen was indifferent; he only aimed to deal with Lu Xin, but with Xidie yet to emerge, he wasn't in a hurry to take action.

Lu Xin frowned and gave Mo Chen a glance, feeling a surge of pressure and knowing that his old rival had made a significant leap in strength, and he was now somewhat uncertain.

At that moment, Lu Xin took a deep breath, not looking at Mo Chen again, but instead turned his gaze towards Gu Chen, and said coldly, "Gu Bai, you were quite arrogant before, wanting to challenge me. Now here I stand, offering you the chance. Do you dare to fight me in a battle?"