Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

Chapter 221 The Seven Laws Divine Decree
The villa has a large basement with a two-meter-long transparent glass trough in the middle.

A person, charred black, lay in a semi-transparent liquid, with multiple burn marks on their face, making them unrecognizable.

Gao Wu frowned slightly upon seeing the man's appearance. "Is this Higashino Makoto? He looks like a charred corpse..."

His gaze shifted to the girl lying beside the sink, dressed in a plain white undergarment, with gentle features; it was Amano Kusa.

Amano Kusanagi has a heartbeat and is breathing; he's clearly still alive. It seems his teacher sealed his energy points and consciousness, making him appear unconscious.

"Master, did you bring back Tianye Grass as well?" Gao Wu wasn't just asking a question; he actually meant to ask Hai Wuji why he had brought back both of them.

"It's not appropriate for me to take action against two juniors. You can have them."

Hai Wuji usually acts quite casually, but he killed Bishop Luo Tai. Tian Yecao neither fled nor fought back. He was proud of his status and could not bring himself to kill a junior like that.

Bring them all back and leave them for Gao Wu to deal with.

Gao Wu looked at Hai Wuji: "Master, what do you mean?"

"The followers of the Demonic Cult are all deserving of death. You're not just hesitant to kill her because she's pretty, are you?"

Hai Wuji's expression was very serious: "Tianyecao has achieved such cultivation through countless blood sacrifices. Don't be fooled by her pure aura; it is her pure faith in the Demon God that allows her to integrate divine power and source power into one."

"Whether or not she killed them herself, this person is utterly wicked. If she were released, she would harm countless people. How could those she harmed ever rest in peace?"

Gao Wu had no intention of releasing the man; he simply wasn't quite sure what Hai Wuji meant. Hearing the old man's righteous and stern words, he felt relieved.

"When there is trouble, the disciples will do the work."

"Amano Kusa has some skill; she can transform divine power into martial arts. That's quite an idea."

Hai Wuji said, "When I open the Sacred Domain, you and Tianyecao should pay attention to the changes in her divine arts. Losing to her would not only be shameful but also dangerous..."

Within his sacred domain, he can suppress all power below level eight. He said this simply to prevent high-level martial artists from being careless.

The battle is perilous; even within his sacred domain, he must give it his all. Any carelessness is a disrespect for his own life.

"I understand." Gao Wu had fought with Amano Grass's clone, and he was still very curious about Amano Grass's real body.

Amano Kusa awoke from her coma. She first heard the sound of the rising and falling waves, then smelled the cool, salty vapor, and felt the soft sand beneath her.

She immediately realized that she was at the beach, a beach she knew very well—Chiba Hokukai White Sand Beach…

Amano Kusanagi opened her eyes and saw Gao Wu not far away. Gao Wu greeted her with a smile: "We meet again, Ms. Amano Kusanagi."

"It's you?" Amano Grass quickly stood up. She looked around warily, but did not see Hai Wuji holding the bracelet, which made her breathe a sigh of relief.

All she remembered was Hai Wuji suddenly making a move, and then she lost all consciousness.

But how was she transferred to the beach, and how did Gao Wu appear?

Amano Kusa's mind was a little confused, but she was certain of one thing: her teacher was in a very bad situation! If her teacher were alright, Gao Wu would never be laughing so easily.

Gao Wu watched with great interest as Amano Kusa pondered. As an eighteen-year-old girl, Amano Kusa appeared very calm. Her confused gaze quickly returned to clarity and purity, and she regained her composure.

"What do you intend to do with me, Gao Jun?" Amano Kusa asked softly.

Gao Wu smiled and said, "There's no need to talk about punishment. We didn't get to enjoy the last battle enough, so this time we can truly settle things once and for all."

"Just a showdown?" Amano Kusa lowered her bright eyes, revealing a delicate demeanor that made Gao Wu feel a pang of pity.

She said softly, "Gao Jun's divine power is unfathomable, I concede defeat."

Gao Wu solemnly said, "We are going to determine who is superior and who is inferior, and we will also decide who lives and who dies."

The other party was, after all, a beautiful eighteen-year-old girl. Her pitiful appearance made him instinctively feel sorry for her, but he knew that this was just an act and that she was not really weak and pitiful.

An eighteen-year-old martial arts master, a fifth-level priest, and a direct disciple of the bishop, his status in the Scorpion Cult can be said to be second only to the master.

Just as Hai Wuji said, Tianyecao must bear some responsibility for all the crimes committed by the Scorpion Cult. There's no way to whitewash or escape this!

He had read the relevant materials; the Scorpion Cult had been operating on Dongwei Island for decades, and millions of people had died directly at their hands. This was an enormous number, and only a rough estimate.

If simply adopting a pitiful and weak posture can exonerate someone, how can we explain this to the innocent people who died?

Gao Wu's personal experience told him that believing in the demon god was like becoming possessed by a demon. From thoughts to actions, one would be eroded by the demon god's power and eventually become a terrifying, paranoid madman.

Not to mention high-ranking members of the demonic sect like Tianyecao, who have absolutely no chance of repenting.

Before Amano Kusa could speak, Gao Wu assumed a fighting stance: "Why should we martial artists say more!"

Amano Kusa knew it was pointless to say anything, so she abandoned her delicate demeanor and calmly said, "Since Lord Gao is pressing us so hard, let's settle this with a fight to the death!" She assumed the Taiyin Hand stance; the Water Moon Blade was derived from the Taiyin Hand. Losing the divine weapon, the Water Moon Blade, and the Seven Laws Divine Robe had a significant impact on her.

What made her even more desperate was that even if she beat Gao Wu, it wouldn't matter, because Hai Wuji was still behind her. Gao Wu hadn't even mentioned what would happen if she won.

Realizing that this was a certain death situation, Amano Kusanagi put aside all her concerns and constraints and fully activated the Seven Laws Divine Decree in her spiritual world.

The Seven Laws Divine Decree can be regarded as a special divine weapon, shaped like a needle, which was transplanted deep into her brow through special means.

She can harness divine power through the Seven Laws Divine Decree, and under her consciousness, she can transform that divine power into source power. This is the fundamental reason why her cultivation can progress by leaps and bounds.

It was through the Seven Laws Divine Decree, coupled with the resonance of her innate spiritual power, that she was able to have the spare energy to create an avatar.

A level 5 clone is nothing. If she advances to level 7 or even level 8, her mirror clone will become extremely powerful, enough to sweep away those of the same level.

The divine power within the Seven Laws Divine Decree was transformed into boiling source power by the Wild Grass, but the source power aura around her body instead receded inward.

In an instant, the Heavenly Wild Grass seemed to transform into a faint, ethereal shadow. It was the hidden secrets within the Seven Laws Divine Decree, combined with the fusion of the Taiyin Hand, that caused such a complex transformation.

Gao Wu, relying on his powerful spiritual strength, condensed the Divine Dragon Sword Intent and locked onto the Heavenly Wild Grass. No matter how the opponent changed, he would not be swayed by it, thanks to his powerful spiritual strength and profound sword intent.

He neither drew his sword nor activated the Crimson Flame Flying Dragon Armor. Since he intended to use the Heavenly Wild Grass to hone his martial arts, there was no need to rely on external forces.

Gao Wu exerted force with his feet, and like a swimming dragon, he pounced straight at the wild grass.

Amano Grass's figure swayed like withered grass in the wind, yet he still couldn't avoid Gao Wu's precise lock-on. His palm strike was like a fierce dragon crossing a river, unleashing a domineering and overwhelming palm force.

Amano Kusa also used the Taiyin Hand technique to partially deflect and neutralize the attack. Her palm and Gao Wu's left palm separated as soon as they touched, dissipating most of the domineering palm force. However, she was also forced to take a half step back.

With a single palm strike, Gao Wu gained the upper hand, clinging to Tianye Grass like a shadow, and using his Dragon Palm to entangle her.

The two exchanged blows, their fists and palms clashing, unleashing a surge of powerful energy. The High Martial Dragon Palm technique was agile and swift, incorporating various transformations such as the Fierce Dragon, the War Dragon, and the Heavenly Dragon, its variations complex and profound.

Amano Kusanagi, who used the Taiyin Hand technique to fight, struck out with a palm that was round and soft, and no matter how Gao Wu changed his moves, he could still maintain his own three-foot range with his gentle power.

Hai Wuji, who was watching the battle, was also a little surprised. Although Tianyecao borrowed divine power, his own martial arts cultivation was in harmony with the divine power.

His Taiyin Hand technique is as round and full as the moon, embodying the essence of Yin, yet capable of generating Yang from Yin's extremes, concealing a sharpness like a knife—a profound understanding of the essence of martial arts. In terms of martial arts level, he is actually stronger than a high-level martial artist.

Standing next to Hai Wuji, Chao Fengying stared wide-eyed. She was even worse than Gao Wu in terms of martial arts level, and all she could see was that Gao Wu had completely taken the initiative and gained the upper hand.

Therefore, she was quite excited and happy, and silently helped her senior brother exert his strength by clenching her fist.

On the other side, Song Mingyue's gaze was pure. She couldn't actually see through Tianyecao's changes, but she had a mysterious spiritual resonance with Gao Wu. She could feel that Gao Wu was already going all out, and although he had an advantage, he couldn't turn it into a victory.

If this stalemate continues, Gao Wu will find it difficult to defeat this beautiful young woman without unleashing his innate supernatural abilities!
It was precisely because of her spiritual resonance with Gao Wu that she was able to sense more details of the battle and gain a lot of inspiration.

Hai Wuji was also explaining to Song Mingyue and Chao Fengying: "Gao Wu seems to have the upper hand, but he is suppressing with force. Once his strength is exhausted, that will be the time for Tianyecao to counterattack."

He then lectured Chao Fengying: "You shouldn't learn from Gao Wu and rely solely on brute force. He has special talent and isn't afraid of counterattacks. You can't follow that path."

"The way of using a sword lies in its subtlety and finesse. To hack and slash recklessly is the act of a barbarian!"

Chao Fengying nodded. She didn't quite understand what she was seeing, but she understood what she was hearing: use the sword without force. At least not like her senior brother who used brute force.

"Tianye Grass is about to counterattack. This move, Taiyin Hand, is bound to be both round and sharp. It will first break through the horizontal and unparalleled changes of the High Martial Fierce Dragon Palm. This kid is going to suffer!"

With his keen insight, Hai Wuji could foresee the subsequent changes even while the source power and divine will of both sides were still in operation. He then used his spiritual power to transmit his analysis to his two disciples.

As expected, Gao Wu unleashed a powerful palm strike, and Amano Kusanagi raised her hand to defend. The two palms were locked in a slight stalemate for a moment. Suddenly, Amano Kusanagi's palm trembled slightly, and the originally round and full Taiyin Hand transformed into a sharp and blade-like palm strike.

It was as if a spinning disc had been turned around, its sharp edge now aimed directly at Gao Wu. This palm strike was simple yet incredibly skillful.

The roundness turned into sharpness, yet the delivery was so natural. The key was that Tianye Grass simultaneously activated the Seven Laws Divine Decree, transforming the seven divine powers into the Taiyin Palm Blade, which forcefully broke through Gao Wu's Fierce Dragon Palm, and the vertical palm strike landed squarely on Gao Wu's chest like a blade.

Just as the palm strike was about to land, Gao Wu's body twisted and turned like a snake, avoiding the vital spot on his chest, but he was still struck on the shoulder by Amano Grass's Taiyin Palm Strike.

At the same time, Gao Wu also activated the White Tiger Divine Weapon Incantation, the Vermilion Bird Divine Light Incantation, and the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Incantation. With the three incantations activated simultaneously, his left palm gently pressed against Amano Grass's chest.

A layer of seven-colored rainbow light rippled across Amano Kusanagi's body, but it could not withstand the sharpness of the White Tiger Divine Weapon Curse and the intensity of the Vermilion Bird Divine Light Curse.

The seven-colored rainbow light shattered silently, and the blazing, sharp, and fierce palm force pierced straight through Amano Grass's body.

Gao Wu withdrew his palm and gracefully retreated. Tian Yecao glanced at the crimson palm print on her chest, sighed softly, and looked at Gao Wu with a complicated expression. She murmured to herself, "I am wild grass, but you are not wildfire..."

Before the words were finished, the Divine Light of Blazing Fire erupted with the force of his palm, and the Wild Grass disintegrated into ashes in the crimson flames, just like a paper doll.

Only the Seven Laws Divine Decree withstood the divine light of the blazing fire, and slowly drifted down onto the beach amidst the flames...

(End of this chapter)