Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

Chapter 216 Seven Laws Divine Robe
The afternoon sun in April was warm and gentle.

The slightly chilly spring breeze lifted a strand of long hair from the girl's forehead and also lifted the hem of her plain white dress.

The girl holding the knife stands tall, graceful, serene, and elegant, like a painting of ladies on a spring outing.

All that could be seen around the girl were large patches of blood and corpses, overturned grass, collapsed houses, and scenes of utter devastation and death.

The spotless girl in white stood here, yet she blended in perfectly with her surroundings, appearing natural and harmonious.

Gao Wu found it strange that Tianyecao managed to unify these complex and contradictory feelings.
This was the first time he had met such a unique person his age, and he couldn't understand what the other person was thinking at all. Therefore, he didn't believe what Amano Kusanagi said.

However, Amano Kusanagi did not use her full strength just now.

Gao Wu originally intended to use Kitano An and Tanaka Shun as bait to lure Amano Kusa into a siege. He kept the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Spell and Vermilion Bird Divine Light Spell in reserve, intending to use them against Amano Kusa.

Amano Kusa made two casual cuts, appearing rather perfunctory.

Both his mental strength and agility have increased more than sevenfold, and the combined effect of these two attributes is even stronger than his previous full-power burst. Without Amano Kusa's interference, killing Kitano Anzu and Tanaka Shun would be really not difficult.

Gao Wu couldn't figure it out, so he simply stopped thinking about it. Whether Tianyecao was a martial arts fanatic genuinely devoted to the art or had other plans, all he needed to do was kill Tianyecao. Nothing else mattered.

He separated his two swords: "Please."

Amano Kusa wasn't in a hurry to make a move. She said softly, "Gao Jun has killed two level fives in a row. Do you want to rest and adjust your condition?"

Gao Wu wondered to himself, "So thoughtful and considerate, what's wrong? Has she taken a fancy to me?"

Fortunately, he was protected by his mask, and his strong mental power, coupled with the protection of his sword intent, meant he wasn't afraid that Amanogusa would detect his emotional changes.

"Thank you, no need."

Amano Kusa said solemnly, "I greatly admire Gao Jun's upright character and lofty spirit."

She paused for a moment and then said, "How about we make a bet? If I lose, I will be at the mercy of Lord Gao. If Lord Gao loses, he only needs to believe in my lord."

Gao Wu shook his head: "Evil god, no interest."

Hearing that the lord had been insulted, Amano Kusa was not angry. Instead, her attitude became even gentler: "Does Taka-kun know my lord?"

Seeing that the other party seemed eager to spread their teachings, Gao Wu also needed to recover his strength. In addition, the White Tiger Divine Image had already activated its eight-fold divine incantation, and it would take some time to re-enhance it.

He casually remarked, "I know a little about the Scorpio King."

"The Scorpion King is merely an outward manifestation of our Lord's divine power, primarily intended to facilitate mortal comprehension."

"In terms of life, our Lord is a million times better than humankind."

Amano Kusa looked at Gao Wu with bright eyes: "Gao Jun should have no objection to this, right?"

Gao Wu remained silent. From what he knew, the evil god indeed possessed incredible abilities.

All high-level powerhouses share this understanding. It is precisely for this reason that many high-level powerhouses are willing to worship evil gods.

Their reasoning is simple: the weak must submit to the strong, which is the simplest principle in nature.

Gao Wu disagreed, believing that evil gods were harmful to humanity and that the higher the level of life they were, the greater the harm they caused!

He simply didn't know much about evil gods, and his opposition to them was based on the most basic and simple reasons.

Amano Kusa has clearly studied theological theories in depth, and her theories, regardless of whether they are right or wrong, must be self-consistent.

Only when a church develops its own theological theory can it form a stable church organization and attract more believers.

He knew his own limitations; he knew he couldn't possibly win a theoretical debate against Amano Kusanagi. Anyway, no matter how eloquent Amano Kusanagi was, he wouldn't believe her; let her say whatever she wanted.

Amano Kusanagi understood Gao Wu's thoughts; she had seen far too many stubborn humans like him. The difference was that Gao Wu was truly exceptionally talented, and she was willing to patiently teach him.

"Do children pour boiling water on ant nests to kill the ants? No, children do it mainly for fun."

Amano Kusanagi said slowly, "Is the child wrong? Of course not. Playing is just their nature. How can a child distinguish between right and wrong, good and evil? Besides, from a human perspective, scalding an ant to death isn't bad. It's not even worth caring about."

"From the ant's perspective, children are definitely world-destroying devils. Moreover, their destruction is completely unreasonable and without warning."

Gao Wu disliked the analogy and asked impatiently, "What exactly are you trying to say?"

Amano Kusa sensed Gao Wu's impatience and lowered her head slightly to express her apology: "I'm sorry, I didn't explain it clearly."

"What I mean is that different perspectives and different levels of life lead to different views on the same thing."

"Simply put, our Lord does not need us; it is we who need our Lord."

"So you kill people to please the evil god?" Gao Wu sneered coldly.

Amano Kusanagi shook her head: "Blood sacrifice is a ritual of our humans. It has existed since humans gathered together to form a large organization."

"We have an old saying: 'The most important affairs of the state are sacrifice and war.' Sacrificing to heaven, earth, ancestors, and gods has been our way of life since ancient times. It is through sacrifice that we gradually formed complete rules and rituals, and our civilization was able to develop..."

Gao Wu said solemnly, "It is precisely because civilization has progressed that we cannot express our faith in this way."

“Gao Jun, as I have said, it is we who need our lord, not our lord. Our lord does not need blood sacrifices. Our lord does not even need our faith.”

Amano Kusa said earnestly, "We do everything we can to please our lord, just for the survival and continuation of our race."

Gao Wu knew that this argument was flawed, but he didn't know how to refute Tianyecao in a logical and evidence-based manner.

"Those who walk different paths cannot make plans together." Gao Wu raised his two swords: "No need for further words, let's settle this with a sword strike."

Before Tianyecao could speak, Gaowu unleashed his Flying Dragon Sword, aiming straight for Tianyecao.

The Flying Dragon Sword is the fastest, and when combined with the Destiny Sword, the two swords attack like thousands of bolts of lightning. Amano Kusa slashes horizontally, the blade transforming into crescent moons that constantly rise and fall.

Amanogusa's Moon Blade possesses both the clarity of a new moon in the sky and the lingering flow of a river.

The moon shines on the water, and the water reflects the moon, creating an unpredictable interplay between reality and illusion. It also evokes a dreamlike sense of shattering emptiness and a sword intent that resonates with the Scorpion King's destructive divine power.

Gao Wu possessed the four divine spells but did not activate them easily. When facing an enemy, he would often activate the divine spells to kill them upon first sight, because he had seen through the opponent's strengths and weaknesses and was extremely confident.

He dared not casually unleash the divine incantation on the wild grass in the sky, for although the divine incantation was powerful, its duration was at most ten seconds.

Once the divine incantation fails to eliminate the Amano grass, it will be difficult for him to escape.

Although Amano Kusanagi was reacting passively, she handled it with remarkable ease. Whether it was speed, changes, or the level of source energy, Amano Kusanagi was able to keep up.

The stronger the power unleashed by advanced martial arts, the higher the level of the Tianye Grass will be.

No matter how his sword techniques changed, Amano Kusanagi always responded calmly with the Water Moon Transformation.

This feeling made Gao Wu very awkward, as if Amano Kusanagi was letting him win. In reality, that was impossible; if Amano Kusanagi could win, she would have won already.

Even if Amano Kusanagi wanted to spread the word, the victor's words would be far more powerful. They would be far more effective than empty words.

"So, Amano Kusanagi is the bearer of divine power, but she cannot unleash all of it. The stronger the external pressure, the more divine power she releases?"

Through continuous attacks, Gao Wu roughly assessed Amano Kusanagi's condition. However, he was not entirely certain about it.

Even the Yin spirits cannot accurately determine the true situation of Amanokusa.

The problem is that Amano Kusa is a true martial arts master. Her aftereffects are long-lasting and her source power is abundant. She has never truly unleashed a divine technique until now.

Even with the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Curse, he probably can't outlast the Heavenly Wild Grass if this continues.

With a heavy heart, Gao Wu simultaneously activated the four divine incantations, and the divine images of the Qilin, White Tiger, Vermilion Bird, and Azure Dragon appeared in his spiritual world at the same time.

The four divine beings simultaneously unleash their divine spells: the Qilin Divine Image raises the Root stat to 24 points, and the White Tiger Divine Image raises the Agility stat to 24 points.

The Tenfold Azure Dragon Divine Qi Mantra stimulated the resonance of his source energy acupoints, causing his source energy to instantly triple. The Vermilion Bird Divine Light Mantra activated the hidden divine light of the Fiery Blaze.

In this state, the world in Gao Wu's eyes became slow and clear. Looking at Amano Kusanagi opposite him, he could clearly see the changes in the opponent's swordsmanship and the fluctuations of his source energy.

The 24-point root ability enhanced his martial arts talent, which most directly manifested in his improved comprehension and analytical and learning abilities.

The original Water Moon Blade was like a thin veil, ethereal and illusory, making it difficult for him to see clearly. Now, that veil has been torn away.

The increased agility allowed him to see through all of Tianyecao's movements. Although his mental strength did not improve, the Vermilion Bird Divine Light Mantra brought his Yin Spirit into a more powerful state. Combined with the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Mantra's stimulation of his source energy, he temporarily entered a higher level.

This was the first time Gao Wu had simultaneously activated the power of the four divine spells, which allowed him to instantly see through the Wild Grass and greatly boosted his confidence.

The Divine Weapon Incantation and the Divine Light of Blazing Fire were simultaneously applied to the Twin Swords of Destiny, turning both swords a deep crimson, with a faint glimmer of platinum.

Amano Kusa also sensed something was wrong. Her protection, enhanced by hidden divine power, seemed to have been seen through, and her Eye of Insight was also hindered, making it impossible for her to see through the changes in Gao Wu Yuanli.

Without hesitation, she activated the Burning God Technique. The most direct pain caused her to trigger the transformation of two divine powers: Annihilation and Termination, which were then transformed into source power and added to the Water Moon Blade.

The crimson twin swords of destiny slashed in succession, transforming into a blazing and incomparably sharp divine light that engulfed the Amano grass like a surging river.

A new moon rises from the blazing river, dreamlike and unattainable. Its reflection is imprinted deep within the burning river.

That was the intent of the Water Moon Blade's destruction and termination deeply imprinted into the sword light, and also imprinted in Gao Wu's spiritual world. It even penetrated the protection of the Crimson Flame Flying Dragon Armor and the Source Force Field, and was directly imprinted on Gao Wu's heart.

At the same time, the Yin God rode a Heavenly Fate Sword and flew into the sky. Where the crimson sword rainbow passed, the crescent moon silently broke and collapsed, revealing the true form of Amano Kusanagi, who was holding the sword.

Amano Kusa had a deep, charred sword mark between her eyebrows. The Yin God's sword strike pierced through her brow, extinguishing all her life force.

Looking down at Gao Wu, Amano Kusa sighed softly, "Gao Jun's supernatural powers are unfathomable. I have lost."

As she spoke, she gently waved her hand, and her white robes transformed into a white ribbon that landed in front of Gao Wu: "This Seven Laws Divine Robe is a small gift for you, Lord Gao. Please accept it with a smile."

Gao Wu casually took the white ribbon and looked at Tianyecao, saying, "You're a really nice person, thank you."

"Please be gentler next time we meet," Amano Kusa said softly.

Gao Wu casually said, "Who knows what you'll become in your next life? I'm afraid we'll never meet again."

"We'll see you soon."

Amano Grass smiled slightly at Gao Wu: "Gao Jun may not know the origin of my name. As the ancient poem says, 'Wildfire cannot burn it all, the spring breeze brings it back to life.'"

"Only after the end can there be new life, just as burning weeds become nutrients to nourish the earth, giving birth to endless weeds..."

There was a deep sword scar between her brows, and her dilated pupils were filled with a gray, lifeless aura, yet she was smiling sweetly, a smile that made Gao Wu's scalp tingle... Could this girl really come back to life?

Amano Grass, who had bowed slightly in acknowledgment, fell to the ground, her body devoid of any life force...

(Sorry, it's getting late~)

(End of this chapter)