Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

Chapter 269 Peerless Hero
"Oh?"

When Qin Liuhe heard that Gao Wu knew him, his phoenix eyes revealed a scrutinizing look. "Are you from the Alliance?"

"Disciple Gao Wu is a disciple of Hai Wuji. Disciple pays respects to Grandmaster." Gao Wu said, bowing deeply.

"Wuji's disciple?"

Qin Liuhe's stern expression softened slightly as he asked, "Where did you learn the art of spiritual cultivation?"

"Well, when I was eighteen, I awakened my special ability, and my soul would naturally leave my body and travel around. It's just that the distance can't be too far."

Gao Wu didn't mention the Vermilion Bird Divine Light Spell. Even if the other party's identity was suspicious, and even if the other party really was Qin Liuhe, he had no need to reveal his secret.

He didn't even mention Xiao Song, let alone anyone else.

Gao Wu had some doubts that the Qin Liuhe before him was an illusion, an illusion guided by a strange spirit.

From the perspective of the Yin spirit, Qin Liuhe is not a real person, but rather very much like a Yin spirit, or a similar spiritual projection.

Regardless of whether it's the work of supernatural beings or something else, since the other party can see the spirits of the underworld, he is interested in communicating with them.

The other person's demeanor and words were also very logical. In particular, their aura of strength and authority was very special and impressive.

His teacher, Hai Wuji, was carefree and unrestrained, but when he activated the Sacred Domain, he naturally possessed an aura of absolute dominance.

Qin Jiuyue exuded authority in every word and action, as if he were born to give orders. His powerful aura as a superior was unmatched.

Although Qin Liuhe before them was merely a manifestation of a wisp of Yin spirit, he inspired an instinctive urge to submit and worship him.

While Venus in the Pantheon possessed a powerful presence, it was amplified and enhanced by divine power. Although her performance was strong, it lacked the naturalness of Qin Liuhe's.

Qin Liuhe smiled, a smile that made Gao Wuxin feel uneasy. He always felt that Qin Liuhe's smile carried a kind of all-knowing ease, like an adult seeing through a child's absurd lies and not getting angry but finding it somewhat laughable.

Gao Wu hurriedly said, "Master, Senior Uncle Qin and my teacher sent me to the Hall of Ten Thousand Souls to find you!"
"I'm so glad you're alright!"

"The two of them actually knew to come to the Hall of Ten Thousand Souls to find me; that shows their thoughtfulness." Qin Liuhe's smile faded as he calmly asked, "How did you get past the Hall of Ten Thousand Souls?"

"This disciple possesses several special abilities that can greatly enhance strength and speed..." Gao Wu briefly described how he passed through the Hall of Ten Thousand Souls.

"That's it."

Qin Liuhe said, "Come here and let me see your true form."

Gao Wu hesitated immediately. He didn't know if the old man was real or not, so he asked him to come over in his true form.

At most, the destruction of a Yin spirit will severely damage its spiritual power; it will recover after a period of recuperation.

If the body is destroyed, then it's truly dead.

He dared not say he did not trust Qin Liuhe, so he pretended to hesitate and said, "The Epang Palace is dangerous. I'm afraid that if I go in, I won't be able to go back."

Gao Wu then forced a smile using his Yin Spirit: "Master, just give the instructions, I will remember them."

The Yin Spirit's form is a projection of Gao Wu's body. With the Vermilion Bird Divine Light Mantra reaching its perfect state, the Yin Spirit, which was originally as ethereal as air, has become supple and dense as water. Its body surface even has a glass-like texture.

As long as Gao Wu is willing, his Yin Spirit can accurately express his emotions. This includes his speech, movements, and so on, which are almost identical to his real body.

Qin Liuhe observed the subtle expressions on the crimson, crystalline Yin God's face and asked, "Now that you have awakened a special ability, do you know what the essence of this ability is?"

Gao Wu shook his head. The Vermilion Bird Divine Light Mantra explained the Yin God quite clearly, but it was inconvenient for him to discuss these things with Qin Liuhe.

"Taoist texts say, 'Pure Yin becomes a ghost, pure Yang becomes a god.' This actually means that when a person's soul separates from their body, they become a ghost. Through cultivation, one can transform Yin energy into pure Yang, and that becomes a god."

Qin Liuhe said, "The Taoist viewpoint naturally has the limitations of its time. From a scientific perspective, the soul is an electromagnetic field based on the body's hardware. Under certain special conditions, the electromagnetic field and the body's hardware can be separated."

"Just as a martial artist can materialize a visualized divine image through source power by tempering their spiritual power, it is essentially a projection of the spiritual magnetic field."

"The spirit is a stable domain formed by the self-contained magnetic field of the mind, which can then detach from the body."

Gao Wu nodded repeatedly. Regardless of whether Qin Liuhe's words were true or false, they were truly insightful.

The explanation of the Vermilion Bird Divine Light Mantra for the Yin Gods is roughly the same, only the wording is different from Qin Liuhe's, and it is not as simple and clear as this person's explanation.

Qin Liuhe continued, "The spiritual magnetic field is unique; everyone's spiritual magnetic field is different. You can understand it as the different wavebands emitted by the spiritual magnetic field."

"Therefore, it is difficult for a domain composed of spiritual magnetic fields to establish connections with other people or things. Just like ghosts floating in the world, people cannot see or sense them. Because the domain is not stable enough, ghosts will soon be assimilated and destroyed by countless electromagnetic fields in the universe."

"Only spirits that are powerful enough can interact with the outside world."

Qin Liuhe said, "The fact that we were able to establish contact shows that your spiritual level is already quite good."

Gao Wu nodded quickly, but Qin Liuhe added, "However, the interaction between spirits is very inconvenient. Due to the difference in their electromagnetic fields, we can only have simple communication."

"Grandmaster, why don't you come out?" Gao Wu asked with a forced smile. "The Epang Palace is too dangerous. I dare not come in."

"If I could go out, I would have gone out long ago."

Qin Liuhe frowned slightly and said, "The Epang Palace Divine Realm is a self-contained entity, driven by powerful source energy laws. All external objects will be constantly worn down by the power of the Divine Realm, eventually becoming nourishment for the Divine Realm and being absorbed by it."

"However, only by passing through the three gates guarded by the golden statue can one truly enter the divine realm. Not just anyone can enter the Epang Palace."

Although Gao Wu had somewhat anticipated this, he was still shocked to hear Qin Liuhe say that he was trapped in the Epang Palace divine realm.

Level nine, according to Venus, is a demigod, and the strongest human being so far, yet he is trapped in a divine realm and cannot escape.

It's truly horrifying!
Gao Wu immediately said, "Grandmaster, how can I help you? Please tell me."

His idea was good; it's not too late to listen to what needs to be done before making a decision.

The main problem was that he couldn't be sure of the other party's identity. If the other party was indeed Qin Liuhe, even without a master-disciple relationship, he would do his best to help the other party.

"You're too weak. You need to reach at least level seven to condense your Origin Power Core before you can help. But by then, you won't be able to get through the Hall of Ten Thousand Souls..."

Qin Liuhe shook his head. Although he couldn't see Gao Wu's true form, he could get a general idea through his Yin God. In any case, Gao Wu was definitely not at level seven.

Gao Wu looked on with admiration: "Our ancestor had such keen insight."

With his vast experience and wisdom, Qin Liuhe saw through Gao Wu's true intentions at a glance.

He said directly, "Go back and tell Xiao Jiu, 'The dragon is the leader,' and he'll understand."

Qin Liuhe glanced at the sky and said, "If you still have the ability to come in, come in at this time tomorrow. Not too early, not too late."

Gao Wu said somewhat awkwardly, "Isn't the Hall of Ten Thousand Souls only open under special circumstances?"

"After it opens on July 15th, the entrance will last for at least a month. As the other world accelerates its integration with the real world, the entrance will be able to last even longer."

Qin Liuhe said to Gao Wu solemnly, "This matter is of great importance. You may not trust me, but you must get the message across."

Before Gao Wu could speak, Qin Liuhe flicked his sleeve, and Gao Wu's vision went black. When he regained consciousness, his Yin spirit had returned. He was standing on the high platform.

The entrance to the passage leading to the Epang Palace is right beneath your feet; the deep entrance remains unchanged.

The other party could even manipulate his Yin spirit, and the degree of control was just right. Such supernatural power, and such consideration for him, must be Qin Liuhe himself.

Gao Wu really wanted to go in immediately, but he suppressed the urge. Going back was easy, and coming back in wasn't difficult either. Although going back and forth would waste a little time, it was safer.

Blindly trusting someone just to save trouble is a sign of not valuing one's own life at all.

Whether this Qin Liuhe is real or fake, his abilities are at least a hundred times greater than his. If his physical body is inside and he's captured, it will be too late for regrets.

Gao Wu descended from the high platform and successfully left the Hall of Ten Thousand Souls.

As Gao Wu emerged from the cave, he saw a bonfire dancing in the wind, and a teapot on a tree branch rack whistling and hissing from the heat.

The campfire illuminated the dark valley and the people around it.

Song Mingyue and Chu Shenxiu sat on folding chairs, both looking somewhat disheveled in the flashing flames. Fortunately, they were not injured.

Qin Jiuyue was drinking tea when he saw Gao Wu come out. His eyes flickered slightly, but he didn't say anything.

Pei Jidao hurriedly came forward: "Junior brother, how are you?"

Gao Wu shook his head and remained silent. He knew he couldn't just say anything about Qin Liuhe. He also didn't trust Pei Jidao.

Chu Shenxiu is a very good person, but good people aren't always on the same page. Dragon King Tian Wuji is no pushover.

As for Qin Jiuyue, he might be trying to collude with the Demon God. But he definitely trusts his father, Qin Liuhe, more.

Although Qin Jiuyue is the leader of this faction, Tian Wuji, Qu Hanshan, and others all have their own stances and interests, so they cannot be regarded as a whole.

Just as Qin Liuhe's return is undoubtedly a great thing for Qin Jiuyue, it may not be so good for Tian Wuji and Qu Hanshan. Gao Wu, though young, understands the importance of the matter. Qin Liuhe's whereabouts are crucial, and he can only tell Qin Jiuyue about it.

On the other hand, if Qin Liuhe was indeed the one, he clearly believed his son and didn't send him to find his teacher, Hai Wuji.

Gao Wu approached Qin Jiuyue and bowed, saying apologetically, "I'm sorry, Uncle-Master."

Qin Jiuyue paused for a moment, then waved and said, "You've worked hard. Sit down and have some tea."

As he spoke, he personally poured Gao Wu a cup of tea, saying, "Your master and I can't even get into the Hall of Ten Thousand Souls, so it's normal that you can't either. Just do your best."

Gao Wu took a couple of sips of the hot tea. It was indeed a good tea, containing a rich source of energy and spirituality that transformed into a long-lasting aroma like fruitwood. One sip made him feel refreshed and invigorated.

What's even better is the lingering sweetness, which makes it even more unforgettable.

Song Mingyue and Chu Shenxiu were also invited by Qin Jiuyue to have tea together, and Qin Jiuyue gave the three of them some encouragement.

Although the old man didn't offer any real rewards, his sincere encouragement was very appreciated by the three younger generation.

Gao Wu had to admit that, regardless of his character, Qin Jiuyue was indeed very capable and charismatic.

After drinking tea for a while, Qin Jiuyue said, "You should all go back tomorrow."

Gao Wu suddenly said, "Uncle-Master, I'd like to try again."

Qin Jiuyue smiled and said, "According to my calculations, there are at least six cycles inside, and the speed will increase with each cycle. If you can't even get past the third cycle, there's no need to try anymore."

"Uncle-Master, I have gained experience now, and I'm 70% confident I can get through tomorrow."

Gao Wu said solemnly, "Please wait for me for one day, Uncle Master."

Seeing Gao Wu's serious attitude, Qin Jiuyue was slightly surprised. He did have many things to deal with, but waiting a few days for his father's sake was worthwhile.

He immediately nodded: "Alright. Let's try again then."

Gao Wu said, "Uncle-Master, I have some questions about boxing techniques that I would like to ask you for guidance on. Would it be convenient for you?"

"Oh Well."

Qin Jiuyue looked at Pei Jidao and the other two: "You guys go and rest first. We can talk about it tomorrow."

The three bowed and took their leave, each returning to their tent to rest.

With no outsiders around, Gao Wu used his spiritual power to say to Qin Jiuyue, "Uncle-Master, I have seen Grandmaster."

"Hmm?" A strange light flashed in Qin Jiuyue's eyes, but he immediately calmed down. "Tell me the details."

“I ventured deep into the Hall of Ten Thousand Souls, where there is a passage leading directly to the Epang Palace in the Divine Realm. I met my master outside the Epang Palace, and he said he was trapped there. However, I am not certain of his identity, so I can only return to you for guidance.”

Gao Wu said, "My master asked me to pass on a message to you, saying that 'Dragon Xiang is the leader.'"

Qin Jiuyue fell into deep thought. After a moment of silence, he said, "Of the Twelve Divine Forms, the Dragon Form is the foremost. This is a key principle my father spoke of, which I have always kept in mind."

"Since he was able to say that, his identity is now beyond doubt."

Gao Wu breathed a sigh of relief; he had been afraid that the person opposite him was an illusion created by a supernatural spirit.

No matter how powerful the illusions of the otherworldly spirits were, they obviously couldn't fabricate content that he didn't know. They certainly couldn't fabricate secrets known only to Qin Liuhe and his son.

Qin Jiuyue was actually very excited, but he was very shrewd and wouldn't show his true emotions in front of Gao Wu.

It wasn't that he didn't trust Gao Wu; it was just that after decades of navigating the mortal world, he had long since developed the habit of not showing his emotions.

"well done."

Qin Jiuyue gently patted Gao Wu's shoulder. He didn't say anything about owing Gao Wu a favor, nor did he mention how he would repay him handsomely.

For an eighteen-year-old, being too pragmatic would only make him seem vulgar. He believed Gao Wu was a very intelligent young man and would surely understand how profound this favor was.

"It is my honor to be able to serve my master." Gao Wu didn't think much of it; he truly admired Qin Liuhe.

He would be very willing to do his best to confirm this person's true identity.

If it weren't for this person's sudden emergence and promotion of martial arts, establishing a new order amidst the invasion of alien beasts, humanity would not have the prosperous era we enjoy today.

The troubles in his family were all caused by the evil cultists, and had nothing to do with anyone else, so he hated the evil cultists extremely and killed them without any hesitation.

"The Epang Palace sacred area must be very dangerous. You must be careful tomorrow."

Qin Jiuyue said, "First, see what your ancestor needs. If you're unsure, come back and discuss it with me. This is a matter of great importance, so we can't rush it."

"You did a great job today. Don't tell anyone about this..."

Gao Wu agreed very readily, but he immediately told Song Mingyue. He wouldn't keep this a secret from Song.

He also needs Xiao Song's advice.

After listening to Gao Wu's words, Song Mingyue remained silent for a while and then spoke to Gao Wu through mental resonance: "The Martial Emperor has a resolute and profound character, and acts with ruthless decisiveness. He is an unparalleled hero. Such a person may have the world in his heart, but he will not care about the life or death of any particular individual."

"Qin Jiuyue is cunning, unpredictable, and extremely selfish. You must be extra careful about this matter of life and death..."

Gao Wu nodded vigorously in agreement. Little Song was truly good to him! He definitely needed to be more careful…

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