Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

Chapter 105 Fish leaps over the dragon gate
The lightning bolt that suddenly appeared out of nowhere unleashed terrifying power.

Faced with sudden and drastic changes, everyone revealed their true nature.

The arrogant Bai Yushuang, the refined Bai Yucheng, and the profound Baidishan all inevitably showed surprise.

Bai Yushuang, in particular, was shocked and somewhat uneasy, displaying a weak demeanor.

The other members of the Bai family fared even worse; they were all horrified, and some even lost their composure, screaming and retreating.

Although Shang Qingjun was also startled, her attention was more focused on Gao Wu. Seeing the electric sparks emanating from his body, her first thought was that something must have happened to Xiao Wu...

Zhou Hongying, however, looked at Gao Wu with excitement, filled with surprise at the strange phenomenon before her. She then noticed Song Mingyue, who was very close to Gao Wu, her body even covered in diffused electric light.

The large sunglasses obscured Song Mingyue's eyes, but they could not hide the subtle expressions on her calm face, nor could they conceal her elegant posture.

The sudden clap of thunder seemed to have no effect on Song Mingyue. This greatly surprised Zhou Hongying.

Of course, the one who lost her composure the most was Bai Yushuang.

As the one who provoked, Bai Yushuang was originally aggressive and domineering, but now she was so frightened that her face changed drastically and she was speechless.

She came here intending to exchange a few moves with Gao Wu and wash away the shame of losing to him in the Xuetao Cup.

Thunder is common in summer, but what truly terrified her was that the thunder seemed to obey Gao Wu's commands. She was stunned by this incredible change, and her fighting spirit was completely shattered by the thunder's bombardment...

The thunderbolt that struck the Yangtze River lasted for less than a second before the lightning, stretching for thousands of meters, dissipated and disappeared, leaving only the howling north wind.

Bai Yushuang was a warrior after all, and she quickly calmed down, but she knew that she could not hide her earlier loss of composure.

She was extremely embarrassed and didn't know how to make a graceful exit.

"Playing tricks!" Bai Yushuang forced a cold laugh. "I'll be waiting for you on the arena!"

"See you in the arena." Gao Wu turned his head, smiled, and waved.

After uttering a harsh remark, Bai Yushuang hurriedly left, looking somewhat disheveled.

Bai Yucheng had regained his composure by now. He politely nodded to Gao Wu and the others before leading the Bai family members away.

As Gao Wu watched the Bai family leave, the smile on his face slowly faded.

What happened just now was merely a Yin spirit sensing the changes in the electric field among the clouds and seeing the lightning strike ahead of time; it's nothing special.

It startled the Bai family and dampened Bai Yushuang's sharp edge, but that was all. It didn't really have much practical significance.

Song Mingyue knew about the minor friction between Gao Wu and Bai Yushuang, and could understand Gao Wu's current thoughts. She said softly, "Don't worry about these trivial matters."

Although Shang Qingjun didn't know the details, she could roughly guess what had happened. She also comforted Gao Wu, saying, "Xiao Wu, there's no need to argue with her about these things."

With his two closest relatives offering such advice, Gao Wu nodded. He wasn't actually bothered by Bai Yushuang's arrogance; he was just a little annoyed.

With his current physical abilities, he far surpasses Bai Yushuang in every aspect. He has even mastered the Dragon Palm and sword techniques to a minor level.

If Bai Yushuang can advance to the rank of warrior, why can't he?
He can easily sense source power with his Yin spirit, and even control source power to activate the Vermilion Bird Divine Light Spell. How come his physical body cannot control source power?

Is it because the root capacity is insufficient?
Gao Wu was somewhat unconvinced, mainly because Bai Yushuang's open mockery had ignited his competitive spirit.

He has an extremely strong competitive spirit, but he doesn't like to show it.

The north wind grew stronger, and raindrops fell in torrents as the gale blew.

There were no barriers on the bridge, and although Shang Qingjun and Zhou Hongying were carrying umbrellas, their skirts were quickly soaked through by the rain.

Song Mingyue, who was wearing a trench coat, was slightly better off, but her pants were still soaked and discolored.

"The rain is too heavy, you should go back first," Gao Wu said.

"Aren't you leaving?" Shang Qingjun was very confused. Why was she standing on the bridge in such a strong wind and rain?

Gao Wu wiped the rain off his face and grinned, "I suddenly have a feeling, I want to comprehend the Dao here."

Shang Qingjun said earnestly, "Then we'll stay with you."

Both she and Zhou Hongying were advanced martial artists, so the storm was nothing to them; they were just a little disheveled.

Zhou Hongying nodded vigorously: "You are here to comprehend the Dao, and we will also learn from you and broaden our horizons."

"This is my method, it won't work for others..."

As Gao Wu spoke, he handed the Destiny Sword to Song Mingyue. He had a smile on his lips, but his eyes were unusually firm.

Song Mingyue already understood what Gao Wu was going to do, and after thinking about it, she didn't stop him.

Shang Qingjun and Zhou Hongying were both somewhat bewildered. They both felt that Gao Wu's words had a hidden meaning, but they didn't know what it meant.

Gao Wu looked down at the surging river below the bridge. The strong wind and heavy rain made the river muddy and turbulent, with wave after wave rising higher and higher, creating a majestic and powerful scene.

He said to Shang Qingjun with some emotion, "Sister Jun, do you know the story of the fish leaping over the dragon gate?"

Before Shang Qingjun could speak, Gao Wu muttered to himself, "Only by swimming upstream and leaping over the Dragon Gate can fish grow scales and horns and transform into dragons."

"This bridge is called Dragon Gate; it truly seems to have a touch of destiny!"

Shang Qingjun understood a little, and she was immediately alarmed: "Xiao Wu, don't do anything rash!"

The river was turbid and the waves were huge. It was only May, and the ice and snow upstream had melted. Coupled with strong winds and heavy rain, the river water temperature was only about ten degrees Celsius. People would suffer hypothermia and shock after being in the water for a short time.

Even a samurai is still made of flesh and blood. How can he possibly contend with the power of heaven and earth? Not to mention that Gao Wu is not even a samurai.

The river is also full of debris, such as wood and fishing nets. If you're unlucky enough to get tangled in something, even a master martial artist might not be able to escape. On such a vast river, the consequences of failing to regain strength are unimaginable. Even with a boat following you, safety is difficult to guarantee in such huge waves.

Gao Wu smiled at Shang Qingjun, signaling her not to be nervous, and then lightly leaped onto the bridge railing and stood firmly.

Looking down at the surging river, Gao Wu felt a surge of pride and shouted, "Breathe in the wind and thunder, ride the waves, and leap like a dragon from the abyss—this is the day!"

Shang Qingjun was about to grab Gao Wu's trouser leg, but then she heard Gao Wu's firm and courageous voice. She sighed inwardly, knowing that Xiao Wu would never change his mind.

Zhou Hongying's eyes lit up as she listened; these words were so bold and inspiring that they naturally had the power to stir people's hearts!

Gao Wu's blood was boiling, and he didn't want to wait any longer. With a long roar, he pushed off with his feet and plunged headfirst into the turbulent river.

The bridge is forty or fifty meters above the river. Shang Qingjun and Zhou Hongying, holding onto the railing, could see Gao Wu plunge into the river and splash up the water.

The murky river water instantly swallowed Gao Wu and the splashes he made.

"Xiao Wu!" Shang Qingjun was getting a little anxious.

Zhou Hongying, on the contrary, was very excited. She grabbed Shang Qingjun's hand and shouted, "Stop shouting, we can't hear you!"

Without the umbrella to shield them, the heavy rain soaked Shang Qingjun and Zhou Hongying from head to toe, and their voices were mostly drowned out by the rain and wind.

Fearing that Shang Qingjun might act impulsively, Zhou Hongying shouted again in the pouring rain, "Xiao Wu isn't stupid, it'll be alright!"

Shang Qingjun, however, looked worried as she leaned on the railing and gazed down at the river, anxiously searching for Gao Wu's figure.

“There he is…” Zhou Hongying had sharp eyes and was calmer than Shang Qingjun. She spotted Gao Wu emerging from the river at a glance.

Despite the heavy rain and the surging waves, Gao Wu could still clearly see Shang Qingjun, Zhou Hongying, and Song Mingyue holding onto the railing.

Song Mingyue was still holding her umbrella, her expression calm. Their eyes met, and Song Mingyue sensed something; she nodded slightly, expressing her support for Gao Wu's actions.

Gao Wu steadied himself by waving in the water. He waved to the three women on the bridge before turning and rushing towards the surging, muddy waves...

His body, strengthened by numerous potions, was already extremely powerful, even surpassing that of a novice warrior like Bai Yushuang.

In addition to the super endurance and vitality brought by his 15 points of physical constitution, his 15 points of mental strength also gave him a super perception and the ability to control his power with exquisite precision.

By harnessing all his strength, Gao Wu was like a big fish swimming upstream, charging forward against the churning, turbulent waves.

The three women standing on the Longmen Bridge all had excellent eyesight. They could all see Gao Wu's figure braving the wind and waves.

The waves were raging, and Gao Wu's figure, dressed in a white shirt, was barely visible in the turbulent waters. However, he swam very fast and was swimming against the current, so he could still be clearly seen from the bridge.

Shang Qingjun's bright eyes were full of worry, completely unaware that she had been soaked to the bone by the heavy rain.

Zhou Hongying leaned over the railing, watching Gao Wu sail away against the waves. Her wet face was filled with undisguised excitement as she shouted, "Xiao Wu, go for it! Charge! Break through the wind and waves and leap over the dragon gate!"

Shang Qingjun rolled her eyes at Zhou Hongying angrily: "What's wrong with you now!"

"I'm not crazy! Don't you think this is cool?" Zhou Hongying's charming eyes sparkled. "Our little brother is so cool! So passionate! I love him!"

"Crazy woman!" Shang Qingjun cursed in the southern dialect, speechless.

"Hahahaha..." Zhou Hongying was not angry at all; instead, she laughed even more unrestrainedly and flamboyantly.

Bai Yushuang and her group were almost off the bridge, but the warriors had sharp ears and could hear Gao Wu's long howl even in the wind and rain.

Bai Yushuang sensed something was wrong. She turned around and saw Gao Wu leap off the bridge.

She was stunned for a moment: "It's Gao Wu!"

The two warriors, Bai Yucheng and Bai Dishan, also had sharp eyes and saw Gao Wu jump into the river. Both of them looked puzzled.

What's gotten into this kid? Jumping into the river to swim in this stormy weather?

The weather is so bad, with strong winds and high waves, it's impossible to see anything in there. The worst part is the water temperature is so low; if something unexpected happens, this kid could easily drown...

The wind grew stronger and the rain grew heavier, as the river water cascading down from upstream converged into waves seven or eight meters high that rolled down the river.

Gao Wu, who bravely battled the towering waves, was but a tiny white dot in the vast, turbulent waters.

If it weren't for the sharp eyes of everyone in the Bai family, they wouldn't have been able to see Gao Wu in the river at all.

The wind and rain quickly soaked everyone to the bone, but no one paid attention; all eyes were on the tiny figure swimming upstream against the current in the river.

Gao Wu swam very fast, and with the wind and rain and the surging waves, most of the Bai family could no longer see him.

Bai Yushuang could still barely make out Gao Wu's figure. Seeing Gao Wu charging forward through the surging waves without any intention of resting or retreating, she couldn't help but say, "What a madman!"

"That's really awesome!"

Bai Dishan stood to the side, his face full of emotion. He thought Gao Wu's behavior was extremely foolish.

However, Gao Wu's small figure revealed a heroic spirit of braving the currents and going against the tide.

Regardless, he admired this kind of bravery.

What impressed him even more was that Gao Wu could actually fight the waves and part the river, demonstrating terrifying physical strength and a strong will!
In this way, watching crazy behavior has a very fascinating charm.

He paused for a moment and then exclaimed, "But this is really awesome!"

Many members of the Bai family, including Bai Yucheng, nodded in agreement. Bai Dishan had spoken their minds!

(End of this chapter)