Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

Chapter 392 Gao Dang!

Lightning flashed in Lu Yuan's open eyes, and his source energy surged and soared like flames, making him shine like a star in the dark starry sky.

After two days of condensing the source energy core, Lu Yuan has re-condensed the source energy system and entered the seventh level.

He had previously taken the Fish-Dragon Golden Elixir, and although he failed to condense the Source Power True Core, he did condense twenty more acupoints.

With decades of martial arts experience, although he has only condensed his source power core and advanced to the seventh level, he is no less than Shi Potian, who is at the seventh level, and may even be two or three points better.

Lu Yuan's physical condition was also excellent. His muscles and internal organs were revitalized by the source energy, and he looked at least ten years younger from the outside.

Not to mention the surging source energy within him, which naturally exuded the powerful aura of a level seven expert.

Gao Wu watched from the sidelines, very happy for Lu Yuan. If this martial arts master hadn't suffered a severe injury in his early years, he might have already advanced to level seven through his own efforts.

Lu Yuan's character and abilities are trustworthy. With his achievement of level seven and his presence in Anjing, coordinating with Elder Song in the north and south, he is more than capable of ensuring the safety of Beizhou.

The old man and Sister Jun are safer living in Anjing.

Lu Yuan quickly snapped out of his swelling of source energy and sighed deeply, "I never thought I, Lu Yuan, could condense a true source energy core!"

After decades of obsession, Lu Yuan was suddenly fulfilled. He wasn't very excited; instead, he felt a slight sense of melancholy.

He then bowed respectfully to Gao Wu, saying, "I owe all my achievements to you."

Gao Wu stepped aside and said solemnly, "I owe my success today to Master Lu's guidance. I cannot accept Master Lu's thanks."

"Hahaha... I was being too polite, hahaha..."

Lu Yuan knew Gao Wu well, so he didn't say much. Although Gao Wu was a student of Hai Wuji University, most people outside regarded him as someone from Anjing University, or someone from Beizhou.

From this perspective, Gao Wu naturally belongs to the Northern State faction, and he, Song Xuetao, and others are all in the same faction.

The situation is different now. Gao Wu killed Qu Hanshan, which proved both his unparalleled martial arts skills and his immense power within the alliance.

Previously, Gao Wu belonged to the Northern State faction; now, the Northern State faction and Gao Wu are on the same side. No matter what Lu Yuan thinks, he will be regarded as an accomplice of Gao Wu by outsiders.

Lu Yuan knew very well that Gao Wuqiang had pushed him to the top because he was able to condense the Origin Force Core.

Even the most precious Fish-Dragon Elixir couldn't heal his old wounds, but Gao Wu solved them for him and even granted him powerful vitality, which was the key to his breakthrough.

This favor cannot be repaid with just a thank you.

Whether out of friendship, stance, or interests, he can only remain a staunch supporter of the Gao Party from now on.

Gao Wu had no intention of forming a faction, but Beizhou was his base, and that was undeniable.

Although he held a high position in Zhongjing, he had only been there for a short time. While he could manage his subordinates, they lacked strong cohesion.

Therefore, the old man and Sister Jun are better off in Anjing than in Zhongjing.

Gao Wu said, "Master Lu condensed the Origin Power Core, and I also obtained inspiration from it to condense my Dharma Domain. I must thank Master Lu as well."

Lu Yuan was very surprised: "You've advanced to level eight?"

As far as he knew, Gao Wu had only been at level seven for a short time, at most half a year.

As a result, Gao Wu condensed his Law Domain and entered the eighth level?! Lu Yuan knew Gao Wu very well and knew that this former student had special talent and could not be judged by ordinary standards.

However, this upgrade speed is still too alarming!

Gao Wu smiled slightly: "It's all thanks to Master Lu's good fortune. Today is truly a double celebration."

Lu Yuan paused for a moment, then suddenly laughed: "Indeed, it's a double celebration. Our Northern Continent has produced a Martial Saint. From now on, our Northern Continent can have a say in the Alliance!"

Although the Northern Continent guards the Aurora Icefield, its status within the Alliance has always been low. This is mainly because the northern region is harsh and cold; although resources are abundant, the economy has not developed.

While the Southeast states enjoy economic prosperity, and the alliance provides some support to the Northern States, at the top level of the alliance, the Northern States will always be a guardian of the border and has no right to speak.

Having one more Level 7 Martial King in the Northern Continent won't solve anything. Having one more Martial Saint, however, will make all the difference!
Lu Yuan immediately realized that this was of paramount importance to Beizhou.

Gao Wu was not as perceptive as Lu Yuan, mainly because he had never suffered losses due to regional issues.

He progressed too quickly, so quickly that he didn't even have time to participate in power struggles before reaching the top of the alliance.

But he could understand Lu Yuan's obsession. Indeed, Beizhou was an insignificant supporting character in the alliance, but from now on, this situation would be completely changed!
Although Lu Yuan has broken through to the seventh level, he still needs time to adjust his body and there is no need to rush to announce it to the public.

The three returned to the island in the middle of the lake. Gao Wu and Song Mingyue had a few drinks with Lu Yuan, and that was enough.

Back at the villa, Song Mingyue unusually took the initiative to talk to Gao Wu.

As Lu Yuan's personally taught disciple, Song Mingyue was very happy for her teacher's breakthrough. She was even more excited about Gao Wu's breakthrough.

She knew all too well how dire the situation was, forcing Gao Wu to keep moving forward without any time to rest or catch his breath.

Upon reaching level eight, one will have few rivals, at least within Earth's sphere of influence. This will also greatly benefit high-level martial arts practitioners venturing into the divine realm of the Epang Palace.

Gao Wu understood Song Mingyue's excitement. Although she was indifferent by nature, she cared a lot about his affairs.

Although he didn't tell Song Mingyue the details of the Epang Palace, he couldn't help but reveal his frustration. Song Mingyue was also worried about him...

The two were in high spirits and spent half the night whispering sweet nothings to each other, which made them even happier.

Gao Wu completed his breakthrough, but he wasn't in a hurry to contact Qin Liuhe. Having finally returned to Beizhou, he definitely wanted to see Song Xuetao. He also wanted to see his relatives and friends, including Song Yunhe and Shen Yue.

The next day, Gao Wu invited Shen Yue, Zhou Hongying and the others to dinner.

Zhou Hongying's advancement to the Martial Warrior level by condensing her acupoints surprised Gao Wu somewhat. In truth, she possessed considerable talent, but her willingness to dedicate herself to martial arts training was no easy feat.

Shen Yue was far behind; with various medicinal supplements, he could barely reach the level of an advanced martial artist.

The two were very excited and happy to see Gao Wu. Despite Gao Wu's high status now, they were actually hanging out together a year ago.

The two weren't very old and weren't so worldly-wise. They were genuinely happy to see their friend return.

The group enjoyed a sumptuous dinner, then went to a bar for drinks, experiencing Ankyo's nightlife.

Unfortunately, they didn't encounter any foolish playboys or hooligans who caused trouble.

Gao Wu actually quite likes this feeling: when an idiot comes to cause trouble, he knocks out all their teeth!
He knew that this was too naive; as a dignified eighth-level Martial Saint, he shouldn't be thinking about such things.

After returning from the bar, Gao Wu took Shen Yue back to the hotel. Taking advantage of the boy's drunkenness, he used his spiritual power to guide Shen Yue and at the same time activated the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Mantra to forcibly condense the source energy acupoints for Shen Yue.

Having consumed decades of life essence, Shen Yue had essentially completed a life evolution. He wouldn't need to fight anymore; at least he could live a healthy life well into his hundred-year-old self.

As for Zhou Hongying, Gao Wu also empowered her with the essence of life, eliminating all the accumulated drug side effects in her body and laying a very good foundation for her.

That evening, Gao Wu took Song Mingyue to the Aurora Legion headquarters.

Song Chunqiu had been waiting at the gate for a while. When he saw Gao Wu and Song Mingyue descending from the sky together, he smiled and went to greet them.

"Grandpa," Song Mingyue called out softly.

Gao Wu laughed heartily: "Hello, Grandpa Song."

Song Chunqiu had already broken through to level six, and was in excellent spirits. He looked Gao Wu up and down and said, "I feel like you've changed a lot!"

With his level six mental strength, he could only sense that Gao Wu's appearance had undergone subtle changes, but he couldn't quite put his finger on what had changed.

Before Gao Wu could speak, Song Chunqiu praised again, "That scoundrel Qu Hanshan was arrogant and rude, well done! I've disliked him for a long time!"

Song Chunqiu had met Qu Hanshan and found him utterly disgusting. But as a mere level five, how could he possibly be qualified to get angry with Qu Hanshan?

Not to mention him, even his father's ranking in the alliance is not as high as Qu Hanshan's.

Hearing that Gao Wu had killed Qu Hanshan directly, Song Chunqiu felt extremely pleased.

Gao Wu nodded: "Qu Hanshan was disrespectful to Grandpa Song, that's a death wish, how can we let him go..."

"Hahahaha..." Song Chunqiu laughed. Although Gao Wu was joking, he found it amusing and to his liking.

On the top floor of the headquarters, Gao Wu saw the old man Song Xuetao again. Three months had passed since he last saw him, and the old man had obviously aged a lot. Only his eyes were bright and clear, proving that his spiritual power and source power were still very strong.

During the last adventure in the secret realm, Song Xuetao consumed a large amount of his life essence, and his physical condition deteriorated.

Even the previous Fish Dragon Golden Elixir couldn't make up for such a huge loss.

Seeing Song Xuetao's aged appearance, Gao Wu felt a pang of sadness. The old man had spent his entire life guarding the Aurora Ice Plains, his heart solely devoted to protecting the Northern Continent Guardian Alliance; he was truly a man of pure heart.

Song Xuetao was also sizing up Gao Wu. His martial arts level was much higher than Song Chunqiu's, and he had fought alongside Gao Wu before, so he knew a lot about Gao Wu's situation.

Looking at Gao Wu's body and spirit, they have clearly achieved an extremely significant improvement.

The old man looked at it more and more and felt something was off. He asked with some doubt, "You've advanced to level eight?"

Gao Wu smiled modestly: "I was also lucky. Yesterday, I was able to form a preliminary Dharma Domain by taking advantage of the Qi of Master Lu condensing the True Core of Source Power."

Song Xuetao's eyes were filled with surprise and delight. He had long seen that Gao Wu would definitely advance to the eighth level and become a Martial Saint, but this speed was too fast.

He immediately realized the immense significance of Gao Wu achieving the Martial Saint realm! It held extraordinary importance for the Song family, for Beizhou, and for the alliance!
Song Chunqiu lacked this composure; he stared wide-eyed in shock, his face filled with disbelief.

It wasn't that he lacked experience; it was simply that a martial saint who was not even twenty years old had achieved something that was unprecedented and unparalleled!
When Qin Liuhe, the Martial Emperor, was twenty years old, he was still just a Martial Master...

Gao Wu waved his hand and said, "It was just luck, nothing to worry about."

He then turned serious and said, "After advancing to level eight, I gained a special ability that can help Elder Song heal his physical injuries..."

Before Song Xuetao could speak, Song Chunqiu hurriedly asked, "Really?"

Gao Wu smiled and said, "I would never joke about something like this."

Song Chunqiu was extremely excited. He looked at Gao Wu and then at Song Xuetao: "Dad, this is wonderful!"

Song Xuetao glanced at Song Chunqiu with some disdain: "You're already sixty years old, be more composed."

He then asked Gao Wu, "Won't it cause you any harm?"

The old man said earnestly, "I am very old and only at the seventh level. Living a few more or less days is of no importance. You, however, are a pillar of China. You must take good care of yourself!"

Gao Wu was somewhat moved. The old man really cared for the younger generation. This care was not simply because of their relationship, but more for the greater good.

He added earnestly, "There will be some losses, but I have dragon blood to replenish them, so these are not problems. Elder Song, please rest assured..."

(End of this chapter)