Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

Chapter 200 Six Harmonies
Sword Saint Hai Wuji didn't do anything; just a glance was enough to plunge Gao Wu's spirit into an abyss.

Endless cold, endless darkness.

Gao Wu thought of his experience cultivating in the deep waters of Longyuan Pool, but the pressure he was under now was a thousand times greater than that of Longyuan.

He knew it was all an illusion, that Hai Wuji was using his spiritual power to guide his spiritual power and thus influence his consciousness.

The ancients clearly described the six senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch, and thought. Only modern, ignorant illiterates insist on having a unique sixth sense...

What is intention? It is the highest and most complex human perception.

All complex judgments originate from intention. For example, whether a person is good or bad, or whether a matter is good or bad, cannot be judged directly through sight or hearing.

A person's innate wisdom, combined with the accumulation of knowledge and experience, constitutes their will.

Gao Wu knew that his six senses had been affected, which led to the illusion that he was in an abyss.

It can only be said that the Sword Saint's mental strength was extremely powerful; his 20 points of mental strength crumbled at the slightest touch.

On the other hand, the Yin spirit deep within his spiritual world remained undisturbed.

Although the Sword Saint's spiritual power was strong, it could not reach the level of the Yin God.

Through the Yin Spirit, Gao Wu can quickly define his self-awareness, his body, and the real material world.

The truly terrifying aspect of the endless abyss is its complete isolation from everything; like a person falling into a cold, deep sea, despair naturally arises.

Gao Wu was able to determine his location through the Yin God, thus eliminating the threat of the abyss's oppression.

In reality, this illusion only lasted for about a second before Hai Wuji withdrew his mental power.

During this process, Hai Wuji did not do anything to Gao Wu.

He simply tested Gao Wu's true mental and physical condition in order to make a more accurate assessment of him.

Judging from the results, Gao Wu has very strong mental strength and is even stronger physically.

In just over ten days, Gao Wu made tremendous progress thanks to the medicine. This physical improvement was impossible to hide.

A single word, an expression, or a gesture can all involve the movement of a large number of muscles and bones throughout the body. Through these complex musculoskeletal changes, a person's physical condition becomes clearly revealed.

The prize for the Azure Dragon Cup champion is a top-grade Heavenly Dragon Potion. It's a great potion, but the side effects are also incredibly strong.

Generally speaking, martial arts practitioners use it in conjunction with a neutralizing agent, and only one injection is needed per month.

Judging from Gao Wu's condition, he had clearly used up all ten doses of the Heavenly Dragon Elixir. However, there was no substantial damage to his body; it still possessed a strong and vibrant vitality.

Like a newly sprouted bud, though tender and weak, it has infinite possibilities.

Even among a group of teenagers, Gao Wubo's vibrant vitality was astonishing. Today was no different…

There are indeed limits to the use of drugs, because drugs themselves have their limits, and the human body's tolerance is even lower.

The threshold of level seven is indeed very high. One must have strong enough spiritual power and comprehend one's own martial arts divine intent in order to condense the source power core, something that is almost tangible.

In Taoist terms, it's called the Golden Elixir, which makes it easier to understand.

Even level seven martial artists believe there is no shortcut to condensing the Origin Power Core, but Hai Wuji knows that the Origin Power Core can also be obtained by borrowing external forces.

Ultimately, matter is primary.

Consciousness is nothing more than a reaction after matter aggregates, and so is source power. The so-called martial arts spirit is nothing more than a special and stable spiritual matrix.

Demons are merely a special kind of life form. Their power is indeed immeasurably strong, yet they too must abide by the laws of matter.

However, the level of demons is too high, and humans cannot reach that level yet.

Since that upheaval, Hai Wuji has become a staunch materialist. He no longer reveres the demon god, and at the same time, he has lost his awe of the world and the universe.

Hai Wuji found high-level martial arts quite interesting; they were indeed extraordinary in many ways. However, their very existence was justified. Therefore, he found them illogical because he couldn't explain their underlying principles.

He noticed that Gao Wu's eyes were bright and clear, showing no signs of confusion or unease as if he had been controlled by the illusion. This pleased him even more.

"how are you feeling?"

Gao Wu honestly replied, "It's not good. I felt like I was dead just now."

Hai Wuji laughed: "It was just a test of mental strength. Sorry, I scared you."

Gao Wu was a little surprised that the Sword Saint would apologize, although Hai Wuji's apology seemed very casual!
He stated very earnestly and sincerely: "I'm fine, I can handle it. I'm willing to accept any test from the sea official at any time!"

"Hahaha...Good, good, good..." Hai Wuji laughed. He really liked Gao Wu's personality. He dared to speak but didn't say anything reckless, and he could also say things in a very interesting way. That was a talent!
Hai Wuji was in high spirits. He looked at Gao Wu and asked, "Would you be willing to become my disciple?"

"I'm willing, a hundred thousand times willing. Disciple Gao Wu kowtows to Master," Gao Wu hurriedly declared, about to kneel and kowtow. He had to hold on to this opportunity that had been offered to him.

Lu Yuan had criticized him, and he had seriously considered it. Indeed, what did he have to pretend about?

In terms of martial arts, Hai Wuji could crush him with a single finger; in terms of age, he's older than his grandfather; and in terms of power and status, needless to say. As for character, Hai Wuji has made immense contributions by resolutely resisting the invasion from another world and maintaining the stability of the alliance for many years.

Even if such a person doesn't take on disciples, it's perfectly normal for him to kowtow twice to express his respect.

Having mentally prepared himself, Gao Wu acted without hesitation. Before Gao Wu could kneel down, Hai Wuji reached out and helped him up: "Don't rush, don't rush."

“Master, I’ve made up my mind. No need to think about it.” Gao Wu said sincerely.

Hai Wuji laughed and said, "Although I am easygoing, I can't be too casual about taking on disciples. Come with me."

Gao Wu followed Hai Wuji up to the third floor. Turning the corner at the top of the stairs, they were greeted by a spacious hall. A portrait hung directly in front, and electronic incense and candles sat on a table in front of it…

The man in the portrait has long eyebrows and phoenix eyes, wears a Taoist topknot, and is dressed in a black robe with gold patterns. He has a dignified and solemn demeanor.

"This is a portrait of my master, Qin Liuhe, who is also your grandmaster. Kneel down and kowtow to your grandmaster," Hai Wuji said. "Then pour me some tea, and the apprenticeship ceremony will be complete."

Gao Wu hesitated, then Hai Wuji glanced at him and said, "Speak if you have something to say?"

"Uh, isn't the ancestor in another world? Why is he being worshipped?" Gao Wu asked.

"It's just a small ceremony, don't worry about the details." Hai Wuji waved his hand, indicating that Gao Wu shouldn't ask any more questions and should just do as instructed.

Gao Wu went up and knelt down to the portrait, then served tea to Hai Wuji, who was sitting to the side. Once Hai Wuji had taken a sip of tea, the apprenticeship ceremony was officially completed.

"From now on, you will be the third generation disciple of our Six Harmonies Sect."

Hai Wuji asked, "Do you know what the Six Harmonies are?"

"Spirit, energy, and the unity of hands, feet, and eyes?" Gao Wu said uncertainly.

"If you don't know, you can just say so." Hai Wuji subtly criticized his newly initiated disciple. He said, "The Six Harmonies refers to the combination of the Twelve Divine Forms in pairs, meaning it encompasses all martial arts methods in the world and is the highest level in martial arts!"
"At the same time, 'Liuhe' also refers to the world. Our Liuhe Sect is dedicated to protecting the world!"

Gao Wu nodded: "This disciple will do his best."

Hai Wuji smiled and said, "That's what your grandmaster said. In my opinion, people are selfish. Such a great responsibility as protecting the world cannot be forced on others."

"Fortunately, protecting the world also comes with corresponding power and honor. Think about the pros and cons before making a decision."

He waved his hand and said, "Take your time to think about these things, no need to rush. Tell me about your situation first."

Hai Wuji pondered for a moment before raising two fingers to Gao Wu: "There are two paths. One is to attain the Dao through medicine and to prove the Dao through killing. This path is the fastest but also the most dangerous."

"Secondly, hone your willpower and focus on sword practice; you may become a champion within ten years."

The Sword Saint looked at Gao Wu and asked in a deep voice, "Which one do you choose?"

(End of this chapter)