Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

Chapter 393 Sword Domain
Gao Wu didn't tell the truth, mainly because the situation with the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Curse was quite complicated and couldn't be explained clearly in a short time.

It would be better to attribute it to dragon blood; that stuff is indeed very effective. If Song Xuetao could withstand the side effects of dragon blood, living another thirty or fifty years wouldn't be a problem.

Song Xuetao didn't ask any more questions; it was good that Gao Wu understood. If his internal injuries could be healed, he could remain in charge of the Aurora Icefield for another twenty years.

This is a great thing for him, and also a great thing for Beizhou.

Once in the quiet room, Gao Wu cast the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Mantra on Song Xuetao, this time using his three-hundred-year-old life essence.

Even though Song Xuetao was a seventh-level Martial King, his lifespan would not exceed three hundred years. The three hundred years of life essence transformed into azure spiritual light, directly curing the chronic illness that had been troubling Song Xuetao.

The remaining life essence gave Song Xuetao a powerful vitality, nourishing not only his physical body but also his spirit and soul.

When Song Xuetao woke up from his deep sleep, he felt as if an invisible burden had been removed, his whole body felt light and comfortable, and his mind was exceptionally clear.

This reminded him of his state when he was in his thirties or forties, when he had just reached level seven and was full of energy. It seemed that there was nothing in the world that he couldn't accomplish and no enemy that he couldn't defeat!
His immense power brought him immense confidence, and he had even forgotten that powerful state of being.

Song Xuetao stood by the window, gazing at the bright ice field in the distance, silently savoring the feeling of being filled with powerful vitality, like drinking fine wine, feeling intoxicated...

When Song Chunqiu knocked on the door and came in, he saw his father standing by the window with his hands behind his back, seemingly lost in thought.

He could also tell that the old man was in very good condition, his back was straight, and there was no longer any sign of old age or weakness in him.

He was overjoyed: "Gao Wu is really capable!" Then he felt a little regretful, "Gao Wu and the others left before dawn. I don't know what urgent matter they had. We didn't even get to have a drink together."

Song Xuetao exclaimed, "Reversing damage and returning someone to their peak health is simply divine; even a Martial Emperor is far superior."

"You're alright now. Beizhou is safe and sound, and so is our Song family."

Song Chunqiu nodded vigorously. To be able to heal the old man's decades-old injuries and revitalize his life force, this was truly divine!

As the commander of the Aurora Legion, Song Xuetao is also the legion's spiritual leader. A healthy and strong Song Xuetao is of extraordinary importance to the Aurora Legion.

This is of paramount importance to the Song family! With the old master in charge, the Song family will still be the ones calling the shots in Beizhou!
Song Xuetao understood his son's thoughts. He turned to look at the nearly sixty-year-old boy, shook his head slightly, and said, "You still don't understand the meaning behind this!"

If Gao Wu is only a Martial Saint, then the alliance has three more Martial Saints. As Hai Wuji's disciple, Gao Wu must obey Hai Wuji, both legally and morally.

Conversely, given the close relationship between the two martial saints, who already control half of the alliance, they will inevitably unite to counterbalance the other two martial saints.

However, Gao Wu's supernatural powers can increase a person's lifespan, and for this reason alone, no one can resist Gao Wu!

Song Xuetao said to his son, "You get along well with Gao Wu, but you need to be careful about how you treat him in the future. He is a Martial Saint, a Martial Saint who is only twenty years old!"

Song Chunqiu responded with a stern voice.

After his father's reminder, he realized that he had been treating Gao Wu somewhat casually. Closeness was good, but he still genuinely considered Gao Wu a junior and hadn't truly adjusted his mindset yet…

In Dongjiang, Song Yunhe had just gotten up in the morning when he received a call from his daughter, who said that she and Gao Wu would be coming to visit later.

Song Yunhe was startled and hurriedly got up to tidy up, even asking his son for leave.

Song Mingyang was overjoyed to know he didn't have to go to class. He actually held his older sister, Song Mingyue, in a certain awe. Even when she rescued him from the clutches of bad guys, she had treated him with the same coldness.

But he thought Gao Wu was pretty good, interesting, and kind to him. He'd be even happier to see Gao Wu without having to attend class.

Han Lingxia and Song Yunhe, however, were busy running around, keeping the three nannies running around in circles.

Actually, I tidy up the room every day, mainly just sweep the yard and buy some fresh flowers to decorate the living room.

In addition, we need to prepare some precious ingredients.

If it were just Song Mingyue coming back, they wouldn't have eaten together. But Gao Wu is a man of principle; if he comes, he'll definitely stay for a meal.

A month ago, Gao Wu killed Fire King Qu Hanshan in Nanzhou, causing a sensation in the alliance. Needless to say, the situation in Beizhou was even more alarming.

Especially in Dongjiang, this matter has been discussed for a month and is still hotly debated.

The old man chose Song Mingyue as his successor, which initially displeased many members of the Song family.

Privately, there was no shortage of gossip. Although some people didn't dare to say anything to him directly, he could still sense their subtle rejection.

Qu Hanshan's death made all the Song family members realize Gao Wu's strength and ruthlessness.

The Martial King, who ruled over an entire province, could kill people at will; his power was truly terrifying.

From that point on, there was no further discord within the Song family. His status within the Song family rose dramatically.

Song Yunhe enjoyed the dramatic change in his status, yet he was always somewhat uneasy. The main reason was his poor relationship with his daughter. Before Gao Wu rose to prominence, he hadn't treated Gao Wu very well either…

Every time Gao Wu came over, Song Yunhe was extra careful, afraid of doing something wrong or saying the wrong thing.

It wasn't until Song Mingyang was arrested that Song Yunhe dared to stand up straight in front of Gao Wu. But now he realized he couldn't waste this favor, so he needed to be even more respectful and polite to Gao Wu!

Song Mingyang has been practicing martial arts for the past few months, and he seems to have a lot of talent. He has lost all his fat and, at such a young age, has already reached the level of an intermediate martial artist.

Judging from this talent, although he is not as good as Song Mingyue, he still has a lot of potential.

The old man was surrounded by his family, making it out of his reach. But he believed that Gao Wu must have countless training resources, and giving Song Mingyang just a little would be enough.

With this in mind, Song Yunhe attached great importance to Gao Wu's arrival.

At 10 a.m., Gao Wu and Song Mingyue arrived.

Before they arrived, the two of them had already taken a trip around Dongjiang, mainly to visit their old house, the school, and Aunt Lan.

Aunt Lan manages some of Song Mingyue's businesses. Some things can only be clarified in person.

Gao Wu had a decent impression of Aunt Lan. Although her abilities were mediocre, she was kind to Song Mingyue and had a gentle and reliable personality.

He gave Aunt Lan some low-grade Fish-Dragon Gold Elixir. If Aunt Lan could cultivate properly, it wouldn't be difficult for her to advance to the rank of advanced warrior.

These industries in Dongjiang don't amount to much money in total. The main reason they're valuable is what Song Mingyue's mother left behind.

After dealing with these trivial matters, Gao Wu and Song Mingyue finally arrived at the Song family home.

Song Yunhe, dressed in a sharp suit, came out to greet them with his wife Han Lingxia and son Song Mingyang, showing great enthusiasm.

Gao Wu felt a little embarrassed. After all, he was his father-in-law, and his obsequious manner was like that of a subordinate trying to please his boss...

He made a special trip back to Dongjiang, mainly for his father-in-law.

Last time, Song Mingyang was implicated by him and almost lost his life. He gave the chubby boy a blue jade bodhi seed, also to see if the boy had any talent. This time, the chubby boy had lost his fat, his body was much more muscular, he had grown to 1.7 meters tall, and even his face had become more angular, making him a very handsome young man.

Song Mingyang noticed Gao Wu's gaze and quickly grinned. He didn't know what Gao Wu had given him, but it was as if he had suddenly become enlightened.

Not only did martial arts training become much easier, but attending classes and studying was also incredibly relaxed. Song Mingyang was even thinking about whether he could get another one of these amazing pills to become even smarter and stronger, so his attitude towards Gao Wu naturally carried a hint of flattery.

Han Lingxia also followed suit with a forced smile. In front of Gao Wu and Song Mingyue, she was a complete outsider with the lowest status.

Gao Wu sighed inwardly. He felt awkward about this way of getting along, but he couldn't say much, so he could only try to be as polite as possible.

There's not much to talk about, so let's talk about Song Mingyang. After all, this kid seems to have made quite a bit of progress. Gao Wu just gave him a few words of praise, and Song Yunhe and Han Lingxia were both very happy. Even Song Mingyang couldn't stop smiling.

After chatting for a while, Song Yunhe said, "Let's have lunch at home. I've prepared some ingredients; it'll be a family feast..."

"Eating out is still the easiest way."

Gao Wu said, "Mingyue and I came back once to accompany Uncle to see relatives and friends."

Song Yunhe was both surprised and delighted. Gao Wu and Song Mingyue were going to accompany him to meet the guests. How could he possibly accept such an offer?
He couldn't help but look at his daughter. Song Mingyue nodded slightly, and he was relieved. "Okay, I'll go and make the arrangements right away."

Given Gao Wu's current status and position, even the governor of the prefecture would have to sit at the lower level to accompany him.

In the small Dongjiang region, according to the rules, no one is qualified to sit at the same table as Gao Wu. Since Gao Wu has spoken up, he naturally wants to invite all the top figures in Dongjiang.

Let those people see what power Song Yunhe has to offer!
Gao Wu came to see Song Yunhe specifically to publicly support him and endorse his father-in-law.

It's one thing for others to know, but it's quite another for him to personally show up and support you. The two carry completely different weights.

The lunch was a business dinner, and Song Mingyue didn't attend. Gao Wu had lunch with Song Yunhe; there were about twenty guests, all top-level dignitaries from Dongjiang.

Regardless of their identity, cultivation level, or background, all these people are as docile as lambs in front of Gao Wu.

The stronger the energy, the more one understands the true value of being able to casually kill a seventh-level Martial King. It's no exaggeration; a single word from a high-level martial artist can decide their life or death, the life or death of their entire family…

Although the three Martial Saints were high and mighty, they wouldn't exercise their power so rudely. Gao Wu, however, was not yet twenty years old, and no one dared to provoke him.

Gao Wu felt he had been very polite and courteous to everyone, and he didn't care what they thought.

The luncheon went very smoothly, even very successfully.

In the afternoon, Gao Wu personally instructed Song Mingyang in martial arts and gave him some low-grade Fish Dragon Gold Elixir.

Fish and Dragon Elixir can solidify the body's foundation, which is of utmost importance for a fourteen-year-old boy.

After consuming the Blue Jade Bodhi, Song Mingyang actually developed a remarkable talent for martial arts.

Based on Song Mingyang's condition, Gao Wu taught him two transformations: Hidden Dragon and Azure Dragon. If Song Mingyang could master them, condensing source energy into his acupoints wouldn't be difficult.

After having dinner at the Song family's house that evening, Gao Wu took Song Mingyue back to Anjing and boarded the prepared private jet.

As dawn broke, Gao Wu and Song Mingyue arrived at a valley on Donghua Jinxiu Peak, which was also the entrance to the Wanhun Palace.

Qin Liuhe was already waiting in the valley. When he saw Gao Wu bringing Song Mingyue over, he didn't say anything.

After carefully examining Gao Wu, Old Qin saw that Gao Wu's source energy was in excellent condition and that he had condensed several acupoints. He nodded in satisfaction.

The fact that the Law Domain was formed in just a few days was indeed far beyond Qin Liuhe's expectations.

Old Qin didn't ask, but Gao Wu still explained, "Mingyue has the Ice Dragon Armor, which might be helpful. At least it can broaden her horizons and greatly benefit her future cultivation."

Although Song Mingyue didn't have the Book of Boundless Merit, she could still progress alongside him through resonance. Coupled with the Level 9 Ice Dragon Armor, Little Song still possesses considerable potential.

If Xiao Song also becomes a Martial Saint, it could be of some help in cracking the Epang Palace!
Qin Liuhe nodded; he didn't seem to care much about it.

The Epang Palace is extremely powerful; even if Song Mingyue advances to level nine, it will be difficult for her to exert much influence. However, following along is beneficial, as it is indeed an opportunity for her to learn and improve.

From the league's perspective, Song Mingyue is also an exceptionally important talent and is worth nurturing.

Qin Liuhe couldn't discern Gao Wu's Dharma Domain state using only his Yin Spirit. Seeing Gao Wu demonstrate his abilities, he breathed a sigh of relief.

Although Gao Wu's sword domain was crude and simple, it was sufficient for the initial restraint of the Crimson Sky Sword.

In this way, deciphering the Twelve Golden Men will not be difficult.

Of course, this is not difficult for them.

Within the divine realm of the Epang Palace, the Golden Man, though only at the ninth level, could unleash the divine power of the tenth level. Even if eight eighth-level saints like Venus gathered together, they wouldn't be able to defeat a single Golden Man.

To defeat the Jin people, the key is the Jade Seal of Destiny, and the second is the Crimson Sky Sword. Of course, the Tai'a Sword would also suffice.

Only by breaking through the golden statue and obtaining the twelve divine talismans can one enter the front hall and obtain the Tai'a sword.

Qin Liuhe did not rush into the Epang Palace, but instead guided Gao Wu in the valley to control the sword domain and visualize the sword intent.

There is no specific method for practicing swordsmanship in the Nine Dragons Limitless Path, but each path can be used to wield a sword.

How to apply it depends entirely on the practitioner.

Gao Wu has mediocre talent in swordsmanship. He learned the Heavenly Dragon Secret Sword from his teacher Hai Wuji, but most of the time he used Yin Shen to control the sword and kill enemies.

Once he has mastered the Taiyi Battle Body, he won't even need the Heavenly Fate Sword anymore. His advancement to the eighth level of Condensing the Law Domain was merely an accidental release of his Condensed Source Force Field by a Martial God; it doesn't signify any significant improvement in his swordsmanship.

Strictly speaking, the Crimson Sky Sword is not a sword; it can be used as a gun as well.

However, the best way to accurately break through the golden statue and retrieve the divine talisman is to transform the Crimson Sky Sword into its sword form.

Qin Liuhe's martial arts skills are unparalleled throughout history and across the world. Although his combat power is limited by his physical condition, he is not restricted in guiding advanced martial arts practitioners.

In particular, Qin Liuhe's targeted guidance made his teaching more precise, direct, and effective.

Gao Wu practiced in the valley for two days and made great progress in his control of the sword domain. Even Song Mingyue, who was learning alongside him, benefited greatly.

Qin Liuhe felt it was about time, so he put Gao Wu and Song Mingyue into the Xuanlong Ring and entered the Epang Palace again...

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