Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

Chapter 381 Tai'a Sword

"Good boy!"

Hai Wuji patted Gao Wu heavily on the shoulder, expressing his sincere appreciation.

The Crimson Sky Sword had already given him a huge surprise, but Gao Wu had an even bigger surprise in store for him. He had easily removed the Destruction Curse from his spiritual core, and he even felt that his body was full of vitality, as if he had become twenty years younger.

Hai Wuji had never seen this type of superpower before, and he was very surprised, even shocked.

But he didn't ask anything, he just praised Gao Wu highly.

Gao Wu has achieved a great deal in all aspects, and is only one step behind him. The only way for him to reward Gao Wu is to give him the Han Guang Sword.

The Han Guang Sword is his natal sword, and its magnetic field is integrated with his life magnetic field. Even if he were immortal and possessed high martial arts skills, he could not unleash the power of the Han Guang Sword.

Hai Wuji thought for a long time but couldn't come up with anything to reward Gao Wu, so he could only offer Gao Wu some emotional value.

"You are the pride of the teachers, the pride of the alliance, and the pride of China..."

Gao Wu beamed with joy at the praise, and without any modesty, he felt he deserved it.

Hai Wuji was carefree and unrestrained by nature, and actually not very good at praising people. After a few compliments, he ran out of words. Looking at his apprentice's expectant eyes, he couldn't help but feel a little ashamed; even praising someone required skill...

Fortunately, Gao Wu was understanding and didn't make things too difficult for his teacher. He humbly said a few words and then changed the subject: "Teacher, I want to go back to Beizhou."

With the matter on Dongwei Island resolved and Qin Liuhe's whereabouts unknown, there was nothing for him to do in Dongzhou.

With the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Curse successfully completed, Gao Wu's first thought was to treat the old man, as well as Song Xuetao and Lu Yuan.

Although these individuals differed greatly in cultivation level, they all shared one thing in common: they had suffered severe injuries and their physical essence had been severely damaged.

He used to have no solution, but now he can solve these problems with the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Mantra.

He could leave the others aside, but he absolutely had to help these few.

As for consuming some of his life essence, that's not a problem for him. He has 4,800 years left, which is more than enough for him to squander.

Hai Wuji understood Gao Wu's thoughts, but he was still unclear about the situation of the four saints of Venus, and he didn't know how the Federation would react.

In such a fierce battle, ordinary level seven warriors like Tian Wuji could no longer play a significant role; only those with high martial arts skills were truly powerful.

He hesitated for a moment and said, "The matter is not settled yet, don't worry. Wait a few more days, at least until Lord Qin has some news."

Gao Wu nodded in agreement, agreeing with his teacher. Although he felt that Qin Liuhe could definitely deal with several Federation Saints, the actual situation was still uncertain.

If something unexpected happens and he runs back to Beizhou, that would be terrible.

Hai Wuji said, "Since you have nothing to do, your master will practice with you and see how much your martial arts have improved."

"Great! Please give me some pointers, Master!" Gao Wu was full of confidence. He was looking for a suitable opponent, and his teacher had spatial abilities, so he could unleash his full potential.

Hai Wuji didn't dare to be careless. He learned from the lesson of his study being burned down last time and took Gao Wu to the open sea.

Even if the space here can't contain it, it won't cause much damage.

Gao Wu didn't use a sword. He was only mediocre in swordsmanship, and it would be masochistic for him to fight his teacher with a sword.

He didn't equip himself with the Crimson Dragon Armor. With the Taiyi Battle Body, the Crimson Dragon Armor actually hindered him from using his physical advantages.

The Taiyi Battle Body is simply too powerful, and it also has incredible growth potential. Gao Wu is already considering removing the Crimson Flame Flying Dragon Armor, because no matter how much it is adjusted or improved, it can never reach the level of the Taiyi Battle Body.

Fortunately, he also had the Qilin trench coat, a magical item that could change its shape and could be stored away when necessary to avoid damage.

With his keen insight, Hai Wuji immediately noticed the tremendous changes in Gao Wu's physical condition.

He also remarked with emotion: "In just one year, the Crimson Dragon Armor is already unusable and has even become a hindrance. My disciple, your progress is truly astonishing."

"Teacher, I have something even more amazing!"

Gao Wu was used to joking around in front of Hai Wuji, and now that there were no outsiders around, he spoke even more wildly.

Hai Wuji smiled and said, "Alright, let me see for myself."

"Teacher, be careful." Gao Wu went up and struck with a palm. He had great confidence in his teacher, and the Kanglong Palm was unleashed with full force.

The Azure Dragon Divine Qi Mantra at the Dao Entry Realm merged with his Martial Dao Divine Appearance and Source Power True Core, bringing his Source Power level to 30%.

According to his estimate, his source energy value should now have reached two million.

By conventional standards, two million source energy points is the upper limit for level eight. However, this upper limit only refers to the normal state.

When an eighth-level expert unleashes their domain, the level of source power they can control can at least double.

Even so, his Dragon-Slaying Palm, fueled by two million units of source energy, remained incredibly domineering. The palm strike tore through the air with a roar like a dragon's cry, causing the void to tremble and ripple violently.

Hai Wuji's smile also faded. In just one day, Gao Wu's source energy had increased again, even reaching the normal limit of level eight. Although his source energy was much purer than Gao Wu's, he was still unwilling to fight head-on against such a powerful and fierce palm strike transformed from source energy.

The main reason is that Gao Wu's body is too strong, even stronger than those level nine demonic beasts, which is why he can easily control such violent source power.

Hai Wuji's figure blurred, and through his spatial ability, he had moved behind Gao Wu. The Han Guang sword in his hand transformed into a stream of light and pierced straight into Gao Wu's heart.

Although it was just a friendly spar, Hai Wuji wouldn't hold back with his disciple. He needed to teach this kid a lesson, to let him know how powerful his master was!
Hai Wuji sensed something was wrong as soon as he made his move. Gao Wu's palm strike actually drew an arc, and the powerful palm force slammed into his back. The thrusting Han Guang sword and Gao Wu's palm force inevitably collided head-on.

The key is that Gao Wu's palm strike, seemingly straight but actually curved, not only covered his back but also formed a huge sphere around him, bombarding him from all directions without any blind spots.

The main reason Gao Wu was able to do this was because he had a unique understanding of space.

Even Hai Wuji, a powerful expert who manipulates space, had to mentally exclaim, "Beautiful!"

He did not back down. The Han Guang sword pierced straight into the center of the palm force transformed by the Kanglong Palm. The swift Han Guang sword broke through the surface with its sharpness and strength. The sword light penetrated through the layers of palm force and reached Gao Wu's back.

Gao Wu turned and transformed his palm into a claw, using the Heavenly Dragon Claw strike to directly grab the Han Guang Sword. Hai Wuji sighed inwardly; this disciple was too arrogant, directly trying to grab the ninth-tier Han Guang Sword with his bare hands.

If it were a true enemy, he would sever their fingers with a flick of his sword. But he would be gentler with his own disciple, striking Gao Wu's palm with a flick of his sword.

Hai Wuji originally intended to pierce Gao Wu's palm to teach his disciple a lesson. However, the incomparably sharp blade of the Han Guang Sword was blocked by Gao Wu's palm, causing the blade to bend slightly.

If Hai Wuji hadn't immediately retrieved the Han Guang Sword, the blade would have been caught by Gao Wu.

Hai Wuji had long seen that Gao Wu's body was extremely strong, but the fact that his palm could block the sharpness of the Han Guang Sword was still far beyond his expectations. Even if he only used three-tenths of his strength!
Gao Wu didn't care what his teacher thought. After failing to land his first claw attack, he immediately activated the second transformation of the Heavenly Dragon Claw again, and the huge arc-shaped cyan light blade formed by his five fingers fiercely grabbed at Hai Wuji.

He feared Hai Wuji would evade him, and at the same time, he activated the Swift Thunder Transformation.

At the Dao Realm, the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Mantra's lightning in the Swift Thunder Transformation can already be transformed into a tangible form, and the Gale Transformation can also be transformed into a real wind blade.

Lightning was so swift that even Hai Wuji, with his abilities, couldn't dodge it in time. However, he still activated the Han Guang Sword, and the faint sword light rippled as it shredded the falling, intense lightning bolts into countless bolts of lightning.

In response to the massive cyan light blade dragon claw formed from the source energy, Hai Wuji also unleashed his sword energy to meet it.

The disciple has progressed too quickly; he also needs to demonstrate his abilities to uphold his teacher's dignity...

Song Mingyue watched the battle from inside the space. She knew that neither side was using their full strength, but the intensity and complexity of the battle still made her feel dizzy. She was even a little worried that the two sides might lose control and accidentally injure each other.

Fortunately, the two sides fought fiercely for more than ten minutes, and nothing unexpected happened until the battle ended.

"Teacher's swordsmanship is divine, truly amazing!" Gao Wu sincerely admired his teacher's swordsmanship.

Throughout the battle, he was always on the offensive, unleashing almost every supernatural martial art technique he possessed.

On the surface, he seemed to have the upper hand. But in reality, the teacher was constantly following his rhythm and feeding him moves.

In this respect alone, the teacher's martial arts skills far surpass his.

Hai Wuji also said very seriously, "Your source power level is now sufficient, and your spiritual power is also sufficient. You're just one step away from resonating with heaven and earth to condense your own domain. The main problem is that your martial arts cultivation is a bit lacking. I'll spend the next few days honing your martial arts skills with you..."

If Gao Wu can quickly advance to the Martial Saint level, with his powerful physique and various supernatural abilities, he will absolutely overpower all level eight warriors.

With the Crimson Sky Sword, sweeping through the Federation won't be too difficult!
Hai Wuji had initially thought that Gao Wu had only advanced to level seven and needed more time to refine himself. But now he had changed his mind.

For the next two days, Hai Wuji dragged Gao Wu into intense battles every day.

Through this rigorous training, Gao Wu quickly adapted to his rapidly increasing power and made tremendous progress in martial arts. Gao Wu even felt that he was not far from reaching level eight.

On the third day, Qin Liuhe's arrival interrupted Gao Wu's plan to hone his martial arts skills...

"Qin Gong."

Seeing that Hai Wuji remained silent, Gao Wu had no choice but to ask, "Have you dealt with Venus and the others?"

Qin Liuhe's deep gaze swept over Gao Wu, and he said calmly, "Venus and the others are still clinging to life because of the Pantheon, so it's perfect for you to deal with them."

Gao Wu remained outwardly calm, but inwardly he was slightly startled. Had Old Qin seen through his true nature?

Actually, it's not too difficult, since even Xiao Song could figure it out. With the wisdom and insight of an unparalleled expert like Lao Qin, it wouldn't be hard for him to see that Lao Qin could profit from the killing.

He asked, "Are Venus and the others all in the Epang Palace?"

Qin Liuhe said, "That's right. I'll take you in to kill Venus and the others first, and then we'll take the Tai'a Sword."

Before Gao Wu could ask, Qin Liuhe said, "This matter is top secret. Your master and Mingyue must not tell anyone."

Gao Wu had no choice but to shut up.

Qin Liuhe said to Hai Wuji, "You take Mingyue and stay in Dongzhou for now. We'll wipe out the Federation when we get back..."

"Yes." Hai Wuji remained silent for a moment, then bowed and solemnly replied.

(End of this chapter)