Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start

"If we were to consider the cost in cultivation points, it would definitely be astronomical!"

At least, according to Gu Chen's estimate, to bring all the cultivation methods to their current level, a hundred thousand points might not even be enough!

However, a moment of enlightenment had brought such results, something even Gu Chen hadn't anticipated.

It could only be said that, all along, his accumulation had been too profound; when the two fragmented jades merged, with the aid of the Dao's essence, they were fully unleashed, resulting in such an outcome.

"Not only that, my physical body has undergone another reshaping, terrifyingly powerful, and my soul spirit actually reached six feet," Gu Chen murmured, his eyes unable to hide his astonishment.

This was naturally the result of breakthroughs in both the Immortal Sacred Body and the Soul Spirit Techniques.

And his cultivation growth stemmed from the Divine Sun World Illumination Sutra reaching perfect completion.

Indeed, whether it was the Divine Sun World Illumination Sutra, the Emperor's Extreme World-Shaking Secret, the Cycle of Reincarnation Spell, or Soaring Over Void, all had been perfected by Gu Chen.

As for the Emperor's Classic, since it could be directly integrated and deduced with the Emperor's Extreme World-Shaking Secret, Gu Chen had subconsciously chosen not to cultivate it.

"Now, to integrate and deduce the two techniques, I just lack the cultivation points," Gu Chen looked at the panel, knowing he now had everything ready except for the final push.

His physical and soul spirit, even though his cultivation level and techniques' breakthroughs hadn't changed his realm, his strength had taken another significant step forward.

He could face any typical Integral Unity complete expert without fear.

After all, four fully mastered techniques were not weaker than a complete expert in the Integral Unity realm, even perhaps stronger.

As long as Gu Chen's cultivation was sufficient, he naturally could unleash the corresponding power.

Of course, if facing the ultimate geniuses of the upper real, a massive gap of a great realm, Gu Chen also needed to be extremely cautious.

"It's a pity that I didn't break through in divine powers," Gu Chen sighed lightly.

However, he understood that even though he had entered a state of enlightenment, advancing from a sixth-grade divine skill to a fifth-grade was still too difficult.

"After the integration of the fragmented jade, its power has grown stronger; even if attacked by a great power in the heavenly realm, I can now be completely fearless," Gu Chen sensed for a moment.

As for what he had thought before seclusion, obtaining half of the inheritance was naturally "a joke," he knew it couldn't be true.

To have achieved such progress now was already astonishing.

At the very least, within Huanxu Realm, even the most outstanding geniuses posed no threat to Gu Chen; it wouldn't matter who came.

"Next, I need to find a way to obtain cultivation points," Gu Chen reflected as he looked at the panel.

Aside from the Emperor's Extreme World-Shaking Secret, the Divine Sun World Illumination Sutra, Cycle of Reincarnation Spell, and Soaring Over Void could all be deduced and integrated, but he needed to find the appropriate techniques first.

However, he wasn't worried about this; there would likely be suitable techniques within Qingyun Academy.

Soon after, Gu Chen ended his seclusion and joined Princess Xidie, Yun Zishu, and Zhen Yuan for a small gathering.

Following this, life at Qingyun Academy for Gu Chen once again fell into tranquility.

However, he did not forget that the dean of Qingyun Academy had mentioned taking him somewhere soon.

Yet, before the dean of Qingyun Academy could call upon him a second time, other situations had already begun elsewhere.

...

In the Gray Domain, Meteor State, at the back mountain of Xuan Yi Sect.

In the early morning, within the Medicinal Valley, Gu Chen stepped out of his house, ready to start a new day of cultivation.

Of course, the main cultivation of his body consisted of tending to the flowers and herbs in the spirit fields every day.

The progress of the avatar at Qingyun Academy was fully known to the original self. Under the effect of the power of rules, everything about the two was synchronized and shared. This is the marvel of the External Body Secret Skill from Taoxu Road.

With a physical body at the fourth transformation and a spirit six chi in length, in the later stages of the Huanxu Realm, the original self's strength was also incredibly powerful.

"The power of Yuding is gradually being unsealed, when will Zhou Ding be able to do the same?" Gu Chen introspected, looking at the gigantic continent in the internal world, where the flow of time was slow, greatly different from the outside world.

Zhou Ding, which governs the power of time, could be more terrifying than Yuding to some extent if it were to revive.

Unfortunately, since arriving in the upper realm, over two years had passed, and Zhou Ding had not further revived. Gu Chen had been waiting for that day to come.

"The upper realm is so vast and indeed colorful. Without the avatar, being trapped here would indeed diminish many experiences." Gu Chen smiled and talked to himself.

Actually, life in the Xuan Yi Sect was quite pleasant—peaceful and serene. The avatar was responsible for battling the world, while the original self remained detached, transcendent, both in and out of the world without hindrance.

Moreover, the original and the avatar, having different experiences, naturally also led to two different temperaments.

Although both were Gu Chen, with one body and dual identities, this feeling was sometimes really marvelous, an indescribable experience.

"However, ultimately there will come the day of the merging of dual identities." Gu Chen gazed at the sky.

The merging of dual identities, an extraordinary transformation, would also be the day he would walk the world with his true body. He had been waiting for a long time.

Gu Chen also cherished the days as a medicine boy in the back mountain medicine valley of Xuan Yi Sect. Although the avatar had caused a huge stir in the Gray Domain, no one had suspected the medicine boy.

Not to mention, he had the heavenly seeds and Zhou Ding within him to help shield his energy signature, never leaving any traces in the outer world. Even the mightiest could not trace him.

It must be said that the External Body Secret Skill of Taoxu Road had helped Gu Chen enormously.

Then, Gu Chen headed to the spiritual field, viewing the various medicinal plants shimmering in different colors and emitting bursts of fragrance, and he began his familiar work.

Soon, the sun was high in the sky, and noon arrived; Zhao Yi also appeared.

This honest and simple man had become a very close friend of Gu Chen over the past two years, able to talk about almost anything.

Recently, the medicine valley had been quite relaxed, so Gu Chen took care of the mornings, and Zhao Yi the afternoons.

However, that day, Zhao Yi's face was missing its usual smile, instead looking somewhat solemn.

"What's up today?" Gu Chen put down his work and smiled at Zhao Yi.

"The Xuan Yi Sect is about to face trouble," Zhao Yi said solemnly.

"Hmm?" Gu Chen was startled and said, "What happened outside?"

Zhao Yi's expression was solemn, and he took a deep breath and said, "We should be cautious lately. I've heard that the friction with the Bi Bo Sect has been escalating, and it seems likely to intensify. Yesterday, several elder brothers from our sect joined forces and even injured five disciples from the Bi Bo Sect. I don't know how they intend to retaliate."

"So that's what it is," Gu Chen nodded.

Both Xuan Yi Sect and Bi Bo Sect were renowned in this area, with respectable strength. Their strongest members were all in the great perfection of the fusion realm, and the two sects had friction across generations, continuing up to now.

The conflict between Xuan Yi Sect and Bi Bo Sect was, to Gu Chen, nothing unusual. Over these two years, their disciples had also frequently clashed, winning some and losing some.

"We are in the medicine valley and rarely venture out; all this has little to do with us," Gu Chen said.

The original self belonged to the transcendent side, thus Gu Chen was not keen on joining too many conflicts. Spending his days uneventfully in the medicine valley suited him well.

Zhao Yi nodded and said, "True as that may be, if the Xuan Yi Sect is in trouble, how can there be peace under an overturned nest?"

"Don't think too much—nothing is going to happen," Gu Chen said, smiling and patting Zhao Yi on the shoulder, signaling him to be at ease.

"Brother Gu, I've come to find you." Just then, as Gu Chen was talking with Zhao Yi, a gentle and pleasant voice suddenly came from outside the medicine valley.