All-class Gu Immortal

Chapter 146 Profession Fusion, [Divine Weapon Master] (4000-word long chapter)
The middle-aged Taoist priest was surprised: "You are willing to travel with me, sir?"

"good."

Zhou Qing stepped forward.

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged Taoist priest said in a deep voice, "The Qilian Mountains are teeming with strange beasts and poisonous insects. This journey may involve encounters with the Wuxi barbarians, making it extremely dangerous. Even so, can you guarantee that you won't change your mind halfway through?"

“Of course.” Zhou Qing displayed strong confidence.

"Please follow me." The middle-aged Taoist put away the wooden box and gestured for Zhou Qing to leave the underground trading hall with him.

"Hmm." Zhou Qing nodded slightly, put his hands behind his back, and left with the middle-aged Taoist.

The local martial arts masters present couldn't help but look at each other in bewilderment.

"Whose martial artist is this? He really dares to travel to the Qilian Mountains with a stranger!"

Such confidence is either due to ignorance or overconfidence in one's own strength.

"This person looks unfamiliar. I wonder which faction's spy he is?"

"Never seen him before, perhaps a master of disguise."

The crowd was abuzz with discussion. Even the search teams formed by local powerful forces, led by several martial arts masters, dared not easily enter the Qilian Mountains.

Although the nearby mountains are filled with miasma and teeming with poisonous insects and strange beasts, even the strongest among them are rarely comparable to martial artists at the Bone Refining Realm.

However, in the Qilian Mountains, there are indeed powerful demons comparable to those at the Blood Transformation Realm. In addition, the Gu techniques of the Wuxi Barbarians are bizarre and difficult to defend against. Many of their strange poisons are even unresistant to Grand Martial Masters, let alone other martial artists.

Zhou Qing followed the middle-aged Taoist priest out of the black market, and the two arrived at the forest at the foot of the southeastern side of Jiulian Mountain.

At this moment, a tall man carrying a long sword leaped down from the tree trunk and landed not far in front of the two.

He was dressed in white, with a resolute face, and his long, black hair was tied up high, revealing a prominent widow's peak.

Zhou Qing's gaze sharpened.

"Please don't misunderstand, sir. He is also one of the members of this operation," the middle-aged Taoist priest quickly explained.

"This humble Taoist is Wuchenzi. May I ask how you should be addressed?"

“Ding Peng,” Zhou Qing said calmly.

"If I'm not mistaken, Brother Ding must be disguised, right? Would you be willing to show your true face?" Wuchenzi asked tentatively.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Qing nodded slightly: "Okay."

Click, click, click!
As soon as he finished speaking, a crisp sound came from his bones. A moment later, a tall, ordinary-looking man in his early thirties named Bai Gu appeared in front of Wu Chenzi.

Upon seeing this, Wuchenzi nodded and said, "Brother Ding is indeed a handsome man; no wonder he needs to disguise himself."

"When traveling the world, disguise can save a lot of trouble."

Zhou Qing spoke calmly, indicating that Wuchenzi had not seen through his disguise and was merely bluffing him. Fortunately, he had not fallen for the trap.

At this moment, the young man carrying a long sword stepped forward, looked Zhou Qing up and down, and then looked at Wuchenzi.

"Is this the helper you found? How skilled are you? Have you tested him?"

The young man looked at Zhou Qing with a suspicious expression.

“Anyone who dares to enter the Qilian Mountains must be a martial arts master, there is no doubt about that.” Wuchenzi shook his head.

"That's perfect, let me test him out!" The young man's gaze sharpened, and the long sword on his back trembled violently in its scabbard, as if it would be drawn at any moment.

Zhou Qing looked at the long sword behind the young man, his gaze hardening.

Magic weapon?

It seems that neither of them are simple people.

Every martial artist who possesses a divine weapon is, without exception, one of the most outstanding among those of the same rank.

Seeing that the young man was about to test him, a powerful aura rose from Zhou Qing's body.

“Brother Chen, there’s no need for that.” Wuchenzi quickly stepped forward.

The young man gripped the trembling longsword behind him and said solemnly, "My name is Chen Feng. You are very strong and qualified to act with us."

"Brother Ding, please don't take offense. Brother Chen is just a straightforward person."

Wuchenzi smiled and tried to smooth things over.

"It's alright." Zhou Qing waved his hand. When you're out in the world, you have to give yourself your own identity.

He wouldn't assume someone is guileless or a brainless brute just because they seem straightforward.

Seeing that Zhou Qing didn't care about these minor details, Wuchenzi got back to the main topic.

"Brother Ding, we need another half a month to prepare for our trip to the Qilian Mountains to find the Blood Jade Mushroom."

We met again at this spot two weeks later.

As he spoke, Wuchenzi took out the wooden box containing the Fire Cloud Mushroom from his bosom, and then put the Fire Cloud Mushroom into a jade box with a keyhole.

blah blah blah!

He inserted the key into the lock and turned it, and the sound of a mechanism came from inside the jade box, as if it were locked from the inside.

The entire jade box looks perfectly sealed, just like a single piece of jade.

After locking the jade box, Wuchenzi handed it to Zhou Qing.

"Brother Ding, I will first place the Fire Cloud Mushroom in this jade box and hand it to you."

I'll give you the key once we arrive at our destination.

At that time, regardless of whether you find the Blood Jade Mushroom or not, the Fire Cloud Mushroom will be yours.

"Hmm." Zhou Qing took the jade box.

Wuchenzi reminded him, "Although Brother Ding is unlikely to be so unwise, I'd still like to say something in advance."

Brother Ding, it's best not to try to unlock it, otherwise you might damage the internal Ganoderma lucidum.

If the entire Ganoderma lucidum mushroom is damaged, its medicinal properties will be greatly reduced.

“Of course.” Zhou Qing nodded slightly and put the jade box away.

"If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave now."

"Brother Ding, please take care and don't miss our meeting time," Wuchenzi said, cupping his hands in greeting.

"Hmm." Zhou Qing turned and left.

After Zhou Qing left, Chen Feng frowned slightly and said in a deep voice:
"Is this person trustworthy? Ding Peng. This person has an outstanding appearance and extraordinary demeanor. He should not be an unknown person. Why have I never heard of this person before?"

Wuchenzi sighed: "Time is tight, there is no way to screen them one by one."

Moreover, with the two of us joining forces, we can even fight against a Grand Martial Master who has just entered the Blood Exchange Realm, so we are not afraid of him having ulterior motives.

If this trip goes smoothly, giving him both the Fire Cloud Mushroom and the Blood Jade Mushroom wouldn't be a problem; it's better to avoid trouble.

"That's the only way. After all, that place requires at least three people to open." Chen Feng nodded and said nothing more.

After leaving Jiulian Mountain, Zhou Qing returned to his house in the county town.

He took out the jade box and examined it closely. The entire jade box was perfectly fitted and seamless, with exquisite workmanship. The jade box alone was worth a fortune.

It must be said that Wuchenzi really went all out.

"Qilian Mountains."

Zhou Qing pondered to himself. Even though he had broken through to the Bone Refining Realm and possessed a Wood Spirit Corpse comparable to three blood transfusions, he was still wary of going to the Qilian Mountains.

"Buzz!"

Zhou Qing released two mutated golden silkworm worms from the wooden king cauldron. After the last battle with Mu Yuan, the strength of the two mutated golden silkworm worms was further enhanced, and the number of golden silkworm worms, which was originally more than a thousand, was reduced sharply.

After three months of cultivation, the number of Golden Silkworm Gu worms only increased to five hundred, but the new batch of Golden Silkworm Gu worms was stronger than the previous ones. With each generation of optimization, the Golden Silkworm Gu worms will become stronger and stronger.

Occupation: Silkworm farmer

[Craftsmanship: Silkworm rearing and mulberry harvesting]

[Progress: Masterful (675/800)]

"I estimate that by the end of the year, silkworm breeding techniques will be able to enter the next stage."

Looking at his [Silkworm Raiser] profession, although the progress slowed down after reaching the mastery stage, the progress could still keep increasing as he cultivated batches of Golden Silkworm Gu worms.

I wonder what powerful effects will be achieved after entering the next stage.

"Buzz!"

Two mutated golden silkworm worms circled around the jade box. At this moment, a slight buzzing sound came from inside the jade box, as if there were living things inside.

"Huh? This is."

Zhou Qing's gaze sharpened.

Could it be that Wuchenzi's advice not to open the lock easily, lest it damage the Fire Cloud Mushroom inside, was because he had placed a Gu worm inside the jade box?

Thinking of this, Zhou Qing put away the two mutated golden silkworm worms.

With their current teeth, the two mutated golden silkworm worms could easily gnaw a hole in the jade box.

However, if Wuchenzi placed a Gu worm inside the jade box, Huoyunzhi would be poisoned before the mutated golden silkworm Gu worm could open the jade box.

"It seems this Wuchenzi is quite a formidable character!"

Zhou Qing frowned slightly.

Those who can control Gu worms are never simple.

However, he was determined to get the Blood Jade Mushroom.

If the two don't play tricks, they will naturally live in peace. But if they do, the Wood Spirit Corpse and the Corpse Worm Gu King are not to be trifled with.

【Technique: Crescent Moon Blade Technique (First Form)】

[Progress: Mastery (699/800)]

"If I spend the remaining two weeks practicing swordsmanship, I don't know if I'll be able to master the sword's essence."

Zhou Qing checked the progress of the Crescent Moon Blade Technique on the jade tablet. In the past three months, apart from cultivating the Spirit Nourishing Technique, he had spent the rest of his time cultivating the Crescent Moon Blade Technique.

Zhou Qing had personally witnessed just how powerful the Heavenly Centipede Blade was in Mu Yuan's hands.

If he hadn't used all his trump cards and hadn't had the home advantage, keeping Mu Yuan would not have been an easy task.

Although Zhou Qing had mastered the Wind Slash technique to perfection and grasped its essence, the Wind Slash only had one move.

The Crescent Moon Blade Technique differs from the Wind Slash; it is a more advanced blade technique.

It is divided into three types: new moon, crescent moon, and full moon.

The Crescent Moon pose is the first one for beginners and is relatively simple.

The crescent moon is the second form, which is further divided into the waning crescent moon and the waxing crescent moon.

Mu Yuan must have practiced the second form, the Crescent Moon, before.

It can only be said that anything is possible with human effort. If Zhou Qing cannot comprehend the sword intent even after perfecting the first move, then he can only practice slowly.

For him, the Wood Spirit Corpse was a trump card he would only use at the last moment. Once used, the person he saw would either be a trustworthy person or a dead person.

Only the dead are absolutely believable.

Zhou Qing didn't want to take any risks unless absolutely necessary.

Twelve days later.

late at night.

The summit of Black Wind Mountain.

Zhou Qing stood under the bright moonlight, holding a strangely shaped curved knife, about two feet long, with a distinct curve on the blade, like a crescent moon.

bass!
The scimitar slashed lightly, and two crescent-shaped blade lights struck the huge rock ten meters away, one after the other.

boom!
With a loud bang, the huge rock exploded, sending dust flying everywhere.

【Technique: Crescent Moon Blade Technique (First Form)】

Progress: Complete (8/800)

[Effect: Unparalleled in its unpredictability, ever-changing sword techniques]

"The Crescent Moon Blade Technique is really suitable for sneak attacks!" Zhou Qing's eyes lit up.

Compared to the swordplay developed through Wind Slash, where the aura rapidly rises upon striking, easily attracting the enemy's attention, the Crescent Moon Sword Technique shows no change in aura before the strike is executed. Moreover, its speed is incredibly fast; what appears to be a casual strike may actually be the striker using their full strength.

hum! !

As Zhou Qing comprehended the sword intent, the pitch-black Heavenly Centipede Blade in his hand trembled violently, quickly illuminating with a scarlet sword light, as if a terrifying demon had awakened from its slumber.

You have acquired a new divine weapon—the Heavenly Centipede Blade.

[Divine Weapon: Heavenly Centipede Blade]

[Rank: Tier 2 (Fragmented)]

[One of the three-tier Five Poison Divine Weapons, forged from refined meteorite iron that has absorbed the essence of moonlight, plus the legs of a spirit-connected blood centipede that has cultivated for hundreds of years]

[Mastery Requirements: Master the Crescent Moon Blade Technique and develop two different blade stances]

[Control Effects: Blade Qi Release (Tier 1), Controlling Blades with Qi (Tier 2), Bloodlust and Spiritual Connection (Tier 3)]

[Sword Qi Release (Tier 1): By utilizing the powerful evil energy inherent in the Heavenly Centipede Sword, you can release highly condensed sword qi. Releasing sword qi requires consuming your own blood or true qi. The power of the sword qi increases with the improvement of sword technique, sword momentum, blood, and true qi.]

【Using Qi to Control the Blade (Second Tier): As a weapon master, you can use your own true qi to remotely control the Heavenly Centipede Blade. When using 'Using Qi to Control the Blade,' be careful that your true qi connection may be severed by someone whose true qi is far stronger than your own.】

[Bloodlust and Spiritual Connection (Tier 3): The Heavenly Centipede Blade is one of the Tier 3 Five Poison Divine Weapons, possessing a unique spirituality not found in ordinary Tier 1 and Tier 2 divine weapons. The blade contains foul poison; once it enters the body, it takes root deep within the bone marrow, merging with the very source of blood and qi, and cannot be eradicated without a blood transfusion. The Heavenly Centipede Blade absorbs blood and qi, continuously strengthening its spirituality; consuming the potent venom of centipede species strengthens its own foul poison. The Heavenly Centipede Blade is effective against snake-type alien species and divine weapons, but is countered by toad-type alien species and divine weapons.]

[The current 'Martial Artist' and 'Weapon Master' professions overlap. Should we perform a profession fusion? There is a certain probability of obtaining a hidden profession.]

"This is."

As Zhou Qing successfully mastered the Heavenly Centipede Blade, divine light appeared on the jade tablet.

"Yes!"

After a moment's hesitation, Zhou Qing made his decision without any hesitation.

hum! !

The jade tablet shone brightly, and the next moment, a line of text appeared in Zhou Qing's vision.

[Martial Artist (Martial Master)] + [Weapon Master (Tier 1)] = [Divine Weapon Martial Master (Tier 2)]

【Divine Weapon Master (Tier 2): A special class resulting from the fusion of the 'Warrior' and 'Weapon Master' professions. You can significantly reduce the requirements for wielding Tier 1 divine weapons and weaken the resistance of Tier 2 divine weapons to you, allowing you to fully unleash the potential and effects of divine weapons.

When you are practicing divine weapon martial arts, your comprehension will increase by 100%, and you will receive an additional 50% comprehension bonus for each divine weapon you wield.

Current maximum number of divine weapons you can wield: Tier 2. Current number of divine weapons you can wield: 3/5. Divine weapon replacement cooldown: 7 days.

[Advanced Path: Mastering a Tier 3 Divine Weapon]

"Divine Weapon Master! Comprehension Boost!!"

Zhou Qing was overjoyed when he saw his new job.

(End of this chapter)