Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

Chapter 278 This Wine, This Song, This Person
The three acupoints, Shenting, Baihui, and Yuzhen, are the central points of the newly condensed ten acupoints. They are connected through the Shenting and Meixin acupoints, and the ten acupoints are connected with the other sixteen acupoints to form a complete and orderly source power network that runs through the whole body.

Through the blessing of the acupoints by the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Mantra, the source power condensed in each acupoint of Gao Wu is exceptionally pure and abundant, with the source power intensity surpassing that of geniuses of the same generation by two to three times.

At this point, Gao Wu had surpassed Yuan Cheng, who had condensed sixty acupoints, in terms of source power.

Yuan Cheng was a direct disciple of the Martial Saint, and the source power of the Heaven-Turning Divine Power Scripture he cultivated was the most powerful. He also used countless high-grade spiritual medicines, so Yuan Cheng's source power far exceeded the upper limit of the ordinary level six.

His source power surpasses Yuan Cheng's, and Gao Wu is practically on par with level six in terms of source power. The reason he isn't considered level six yet is because his martial arts divine intent hasn't reached the level six realm.

The criteria for evaluating martial artists at levels four, five, and six are quite simple: first, the number of acupoints must reach a certain level, which is actually a standard for the level of source power.

Second, the martial arts spirit must reach the required standard.

The term "martial arts divine intent" sounds abstract, but it actually refers to the martial arts divine form formed by the spiritual power of a martial artist, and it has very clear standards for measurement.

Firstly, there are clear standards for mental strength. The standard for a martial arts master is 3,000 mental strength. For a grandmaster, it is 20,000, and for a grandmaster, it is 50,000.

Secondly, there is the Martial Arts Divine Image, which requires martial arts masters to be able to visualize and manifest the Martial Arts Divine Image.

The master required the martial arts divine form to be able to transform the illusory into the real, to be able to interfere with reality, and no longer be limited to the condensation and formation of source power.

Grandmaster, the martial arts spirit transcends the body and roams freely.

Gao Wu's current martial arts prowess is so great that it can turn the illusory into reality. No matter what standard you use to measure him, he is definitely a martial arts master.

The ten newly formed acupoints all correspond to the Xuanlong Dao. Although they are not yet sufficient to cultivate the Xuanlong Dao to a very high level, they are enough to manifest the Xuanlong divine form and turn the illusory into reality.

It's only one step away from the divine physiognomy traveling abroad...

Qin Liuhe's requirement for him to control the Xuanlong Ring actually required him to use the Martial Arts Divine Image to travel outside and combine with the Xuanlong Ring in order to open the space inside.

He is still a little short of that step. According to his estimation, he needs to condense at least four corresponding acupoints before he can control the Xuanlong Divine Form to travel outside.

This meditation session has ended, and the medicinal effects of the jade ointment have almost reached their limit. At least for the foreseeable future, it will not produce such miraculous effects again.

When Gao Wu opened his eyes, he saw the setting sun sinking into the Jade Pool, making the pool glow with a warm luster and adding a touch of tranquility and gentleness to the twilight.

His gaze shifted and he saw Song Mingyue meditating beside him, along with Yan Qiushui, Chao Fengying, and Chu Shenxiu, all of whom were also meditating and cultivating.

Taking advantage of the fact that no one was paying attention, Gao Wu secretly touched Song Mingyue's cheek. Little Song, hehe, it's kind of thrilling to break taboos like this.

"Gao Wu is awake, come and eat meat."

Hai Wuji, who was more than 200 meters away, called out. In front of him was a huge wooden frame with flames leaping, roasting a thick piece of meat that looked to weigh several hundred kilograms.

Qin Jiuyue sat opposite Hai Wuji, casually tearing apart the roasted meat, and he also had a very beautiful wine gourd in his hand.

Neither of them wore armor; Hai Wuji was dressed in a casual Tang suit, while Qin Jiuyue wore a long black robe with gold patterns, both looking relaxed and at ease.

Gao Wu went over to greet the two elders before sitting down next to Hai Wuji.

Beside Hai Wuji was a case of unfiltered beer, which he had cooled to around zero degrees Celsius using a secret method, and was slowly emitting white frost.

Without Hai Wuji even saying a word, Gao Wu readily picked up a can of ice-cold beer. It was only because Hai Wuji possessed spatial abilities that he could go through the trouble of carrying beer all the way.

In a foreign land, under the setting sun, in the evening breeze, by a campfire, with roasted meat, three people sit facing each other, drinking wine.

For some reason, Gao Wu felt a sense of melancholy about life in the martial world.

He raised his beer to Hai Wuji and Qin Jiuyue and said, "Disciple greets Master and Senior Uncle."

Hai Wuji laughed heartily, raised his glass in response, and said, "Cheers!"

Qin Jiuyue didn't speak, but simply raised his wine gourd as a gesture.

Gao Wu gulped down a big mouthful of beer. The icy coolness masked the astringency of the beer, and the malty aroma was long-lasting, smooth, and refreshing. One sip and he felt completely relaxed.

"Master's wine is delicious! Hehe..." he praised sincerely.

"Our roasted meat is even better. This snake has been eating jade roe for who knows how many years, and its body has been tempered with source energy. The meat is both fragrant and chewy. This meat is amazing!"

Hai Wuji was in a good mood. He tore off a large piece of meat and handed it to Gao Wu, saying, "You're still growing, eat more!"

"Haha... Thank you, Master. You're the best to me!"

Gao Wu was amused by his teacher, who was right. He was only eighteen, and would be nineteen in another month. This was a time when most people were still growing.

The barbecue tasted really good, with a rich aroma that was hard to describe. It was especially chewy, becoming more fragrant the more you chewed it.

This level eight snake actually didn't have much fat; its flesh was firm and tougher than steel. The fact that it was cooked was entirely due to his teacher using a secret method to break through the dense muscle fibers.

Qin Jiuyue said slowly from the side, "What's wrong? Has your senior uncle mistreated you?"

Gao Wu didn't expect Qin Jiuyue to joke with him. He smiled and got up to Qin Jiuyue's side, respectfully clinking his beer can and wine gourd together: "I remember all the care and concern my senior uncle has shown me. I won't say anything more; it's all in the wine!"

He then downed the drink in one gulp.

Qin Jiuyue couldn't help but smile. Although he was from Zhongjing, he was very familiar with all the states of the alliance.

He'd seen plenty of these drinking games from Beizhou. At his level, who would dare use such tactics with him? Gao Wu's retelling of it was rather amusing.

He took a sip of wine and said seriously, "As your senior brother, I won't say anything more. We'll settle things later." "Hahaha..." Gao Wu couldn't help but laugh, but then realized he had gone too far and stopped laughing halfway through.

Hai Wuji looked on with a smile.

Ever since his senior brother condensed his Origin Power Core and advanced to level seven, he has become increasingly serious and aloof. In the past, his senior brother would occasionally crack a joke and was quite close to him.

He hadn't drunk with his senior brother for thirty years. The last time he saw his senior brother laughing and joking was probably sixty years ago.
Seeing his senior brother joking with his junior apprentice, Hai Wuji felt both strange and familiar. He was filled with emotion, and he even sensed that his senior brother seemed a little 'weak'...

Perhaps because the future seemed bleak and the teacher was trapped in the Epang Palace, unable to escape, the senior brother endured immense pressure that outsiders could hardly imagine.

Hai Wuji raised his glass first: "Senior brother, I'd like to toast you."

Qin Jiuyue raised his wine gourd and responded with a smile.

Gao Wu knew that the two of them didn't get along well, and their conflicts were quite sharp.

He felt it was special to see the two elders interact during this collaboration. Being in a foreign land, everyone seemed to become more sentimental.

He returned to his seat and began to devour the meat. It was not only delicious, but also incredibly nutritious.

Hai Wuji and Qin Jiuyue shared a bottle of beer and were in high spirits. It wasn't about the beer; it was that their relationship had clearly improved, and they even felt a connection to the days they spent drinking, fighting, and chasing girls together over sixty years ago.

He couldn't help but laugh when he saw Gao Wu, who was bent over eating meat. This kid has a good appetite!
"Don't just focus on eating, come on, show your senior uncle some talent." Hai Wuji patted Gao Wu on the back of the head, just like Zhong Deng who likes to show off, making Gao Wu perform.

"Huh?" Gao Wu was a little surprised. Why would the teacher like to play such childish games...?

Gao Wu initially thought Hai Wuji was just joking, so he lowered his head and pretended to be stupid to get away with it. Unexpectedly, Hai Wuji laughed and scolded, "Everyone is having a great time today, don't spoil the fun! Don't make me punish you!"

"Alright." Gao Wu wiped his hands with a bit of helplessness and stood up. He bowed to the two elders and said, "I don't have any special talents, so I'll just perform a set of boxing moves."

There aren't many high-level martial arts techniques. The Nine Dragons Limitless Path and Dragon Image Fist are both very sophisticated. Their moves are all cultivation methods for efficiently transferring source energy, and the actual techniques are very few.

The structure of the human body is inherently limited in its ability to change, and physical techniques alone have long since reached their limit. Only by combining source energy and divine weapons can endless variations be created.

After thinking for a moment, Gao Wu concluded that only the Swimming Dragon Palm, with its graceful and elegant movements, was suitable for performance.

Having mastered the Nine Dragons Limitless Path, even the Soaring Dragon Palm technique has been incorporated into the Divine Dragon Path. This makes sense, as the Soaring Dragon is inherently one of the transformations of the Divine Dragon.

Gao Wu assumed a fighting stance, and the source power in his body's acupoints responded naturally. The powerful source power made his blood boil and also generated a mysterious aura of a divine dragon transformation.

Having achieved success in cultivating the Xuanlong Dao, Gao Wu also gained a profound understanding and mastery of space.

From Gao Wu's perspective, he, his master, and his senior brother were all in the afterglow of the setting sun, but they were at different levels.

The setting sun, like blood, cast a crimson glow upon his dark red armor, making it appear even more intense and sharp.

Hai Wuji, drinking and eating meat, was facing the setting sun, revealing his unrestrained and unbridled nature.

Facing the setting sun, Qin Jiuyue's face was half-lit and half-shadowed. He had a calm and composed demeanor, but there was also a hint of unspeakable desolation in his expression.

Although everyone is in the same place, they are also divided into subtle levels.

Gao Wu was filled with emotion, and when he practiced the Dragon Palm, it had a different kind of charm. In a daze, he felt as if he were a dragon swimming in the depths of the ocean, riding the waves, graceful and carefree.

Yan Qiushui and Song Mingyue also woke up from their meditation at this moment. From afar, they saw Gao Wu practicing his boxing in the afterglow of the setting sun. His movements were as graceful as a swimming dragon, exuding a carefree and unrestrained spirit...

"Senior Brother's Dragon Palm has already grasped the essence of the divine; it's truly exquisite," Yan Qiushui and Song Mingyue exclaimed.

Song Mingyue nodded slightly. She also felt that Gao Wu's mind and spirit were now in perfect harmony, and his Dragon Palm technique had reached a sublime state.

Hai Wuji noticed that the two women had woken up, and he waved for them to come over.

Yan Qiushui and Song Mingyue arrived at the campfire and greeted Hai Wuji and Qin Jiuyue. Hai Wuji waved his hand and said, "Sit down and help yourselves with the wine and meat. Don't be shy."

Gao Wu also stopped and stood up, having finished his sixty-four moves.

He suddenly understood the divine meaning of the dragon soaring across the vast sea, and boundless pride arose in his heart.

"Well done, here's your reward." Hai Wuji was also very satisfied with this set of Dragon Palms. Even from the perspective of a Martial Saint, it was full of spirit and energy and had reached the pinnacle. What was most remarkable was that it brought out the spirit and artistic conception of a high-level martial artist.

Gao Wu opened a beer and took two big gulps, feeling even more exhilarated. He couldn't help but burst into song: "Laughing at the vast sea, the tides surge on both shores..."

Having reached such a level of martial arts skill, his vital energy was incredibly profound, yet his trachea had been injured, causing his voice to become hoarse.

At this moment, as he sings "A Laugh in the Vast Sea," his hoarse yet deep voice soars and resounds between heaven and earth, fully capturing the spirit of the martial arts world!

Hai Wuji and Qin Jiuyue, who were both smiling and clapping their thighs to keep time, had subtle changes in their expressions when they heard the line "Who wins and who loses is only known to Heaven."

"A gentle breeze laughs, yet it stirs up loneliness; all that remains of my heroic spirit is the setting sun..." Upon hearing this, both martial saints revealed expressions of melancholy.

Upon hearing the line, "The common people laugh, no longer lonely, their heroic spirit still lingers, laughing foolishly," Hai Wuji showed relief, and Qin Jiuyue's expression also became more relaxed and at ease.

As Yan Qiushui savored the boldness, joy, freedom, composure, and serenity conveyed in the song, she couldn't help but be captivated...

The sunset, the wine, the meat, the song, the people—at this moment, they coalesced into an almost eternal imprint, deeply etched in the hearts of everyone present…

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