In Emei, start by obtaining golden attributes.

Chapter 158 Senior Brother, You Smell So Good
The "Martial Arts Enlightenment Card," as the name suggests, allows a martial artist to enter a state of enlightenment after use.

This state is far more effective than sudden enlightenment.

If Gu Shaoan had possessed this "Martial Arts Enlightenment Card" when he first obtained the "Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms," he might have been able to cultivate the "Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms" to the "perfect and complete" level by leveraging the enlightenment effect brought by this card.

The power of its effect is self-evident.

Therefore, the first thing Gu Shaoan thought of when he saw this "Martial Arts Enlightenment Card" was his own "Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms".

If this "Martial Arts Enlightenment Card" is combined with Gu Shaoan's own comprehension, Gu Shaoan will surely be able to elevate the "Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms" to the level of "momentum".

And it's not a single palm technique.

Instead, it elevates all eighteen palm techniques to the level of "momentum".

Their strength has increased dramatically once again.

Even without sixty years of internal energy, Gu Shaoan could still be considered a prodigy thanks to his mastery of the "Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms," which had already reached the "momentum" level.

But as soon as the thought popped into his head, Gu Shaoan suppressed it.

Gu Shaoan has now reached a level of mastery and perfection in the "Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms".

With Gu Shaoan's talent and proficiency panel, he was confident that within two years at most, he could elevate some of the moves of the "Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms" to the "momentum" level, thus raising the power of the martial art to another level.

This "Martial Arts Enlightenment Card" is largely a waste.

For Gu Shaoan, the first choice would definitely be to use it on the "Emei Nine Yang Manual".

The foundation of a martial artist lies in their internal energy cultivation techniques.

Gu Shaoan believed that the "Emei Nine Yang Manual" was no less powerful than the "Nine Yang Manual".

However, there are no limits to martial arts, and the Emei Nine Yang Manual has not reached its limit either, making it difficult to improve further.

If this internal energy cultivation method can be improved again, Gu Shaoan's strength will definitely undergo a great change.

But the thought of having to spend time practicing a new internal energy cultivation method made Gu Shaoan suppress the idea again.

Unless he can be sure that he will not need to go through the trouble of retraining, Gu Shaoan cannot change his internal energy cultivation method for the time being.

Otherwise, it would take up too much time.

Suddenly, a brilliant idea flashed in Gu Shaoan's mind.

"Or rather, using this martial arts enlightenment card to deduce the 'Emei Nine Yang Manual' or a sword technique?"

Currently, Gu Shaoan possesses the top-tier external martial art "Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms," and his own skill level has reached sixty years.

The rest of the Emei Sect's martial arts have also been cultivated to the level of "smooth and perfect".

Only the newly acquired "Great Shift of Heaven and Earth" has just reached the second level of perfection.

In terms of overall strength, Gu Shaoan is extremely strong in every aspect.

But Gu Shaoan knew that he was currently lacking only one martial art.

Or rather, martial arts techniques that are truly used as a trump card and a killer move.

Thinking about it, Gu Shaoan couldn't help but look towards the Heaven-Slaying Sword.

For Gu Shaoan now, the strongest technique is neither the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms nor the Golden Summit Cotton Palm.

Instead, the moment Gu Shaoan draws his sword, combining his true energy with his own strength, with the "Sword Drawing Like a Rainbow" technique, is his strongest killing move.

Just like when we dealt with the Xuanming Elders before.

So fast that the two of them couldn't even see the trace of the sword being drawn before Gu Shaoan's sword sliced ​​across their necks.

However, aside from the "Sword Drawing Like a Rainbow," both the "Sunset Sword Technique" and the "Willow Catkin Sword Technique" are far inferior to the "Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms" in terms of power.

Therefore, Gu Shaoan's current idea is to use this "Martial Arts Enlightenment Card" to create a new sword technique or a new sword move by combining what he has learned with the sword techniques of the Emei Sect.

A single move is enough to render Gu Shaoan completely helpless against Fang Yeyu, and a single move is enough to defeat him.

The thought had barely surfaced when it took root in my mind and was impossible to shake off.

A moment later, Gu Shaoan turned his attention to the other three notification messages.

"Is the Black Jade Spirit Marrow and the Gallbladder of the Bodhi Curved Serpent the two main ingredients for making the Bodhi Exquisite Pill?"

Gu Shaoan glanced at Yang Yan and Zhou Zhiruo.

"Alright!"

Both Yang Yan and Zhou Zhiruo have reached the level of "perfect and smooth" in the martial arts of the Emei Sect.

The only thing lacking is skill.

The two women also had different backgrounds and experiences compared to Gu Shaoan.

After the two women reach the third level of perfection in the "Emei Nine Yang True Scripture", with the help of the "Bodhi Exquisite Pill", they may be able to reach the level of Qi Condensation and Yuan Formation in another two years.

Even Abbess Miejue and Abbess Juechen could enhance their own power by refining the Bodhi Exquisite Pill.

"There's only one snake gallbladder, which is a bit too little. Even with the addition of medicine, it's probably barely enough for four or five people."

After thinking it over, Gu Shaoan had a thought and extracted the ten years of internal energy he had just acquired.

The next instant, a surge of energy appeared within Gu Shaoan's body.

If it were seven years ago, Gu Shaoan might have felt a little uncomfortable facing these suddenly appearing immense abilities.

However, after years of nurturing his meridians and improving his skills with the "Yi Jin Duan Gu Pian" (a traditional Chinese medicine technique), Gu Shaoan's meridians have now been expanded several times over.

How could ten years of superb skill affect Gu Shaoan?

As the energy within Gu Shaoan's body rapidly circulated, the power that had just entered his body was quickly refined, purified, and transformed into the special Nine Yang True Essence of the "Emei Nine Yang True Scripture".

After being purified, Gu Shaoan's skill level has now reached the level of sixty-five years (the loss after purification).

"In seven years, his skill level has reached that of sixty-five years. I wonder if he can catch up with Pang Ban in another two years."

As a first-rate power, the Ming Cult has immense potential.

It would probably take about two hours for the six major sects to search the main hall of Bright Peak and the surrounding buildings.

After refining the rapidly increasing power within his body, Gu Shaoan focused his mind on cultivating the "Great Shift of Heaven and Earth".

night.

On Bright Summit Mountain.

In a brightly lit courtyard, Yang Yan, Zhou Zhiruo, and the other two did not cultivate as usual. Instead, after seeing Gu Shaoan climb onto the roof, they lay down on either side of him.

It's just the beginning of autumn. Although the heat has subsided, the night breeze is just right—gentle and refreshing, without any chill.

Gazing at the bright moon in the sky and smelling the fragrance of Yang Yan and Zhou Zhiruo after their bath, Gu Shaoan's mind calmed down.

As they watched, Yang Yan, who was standing next to him, turned to the side and rested her head on Gu Shaoan's stomach.

After resting her head on his belly, Yang Yan said with satisfaction, "As expected, it's most comfortable to rest my head on my senior brother's belly."

Zhou Zhiruo followed suit.

Then two heads took up Gu Shaoan's upper body.

In response, Gu Shaoan slapped Yang Yan on the head with an annoyed look and said, "How old are you? Still resting your head on my stomach. Senior sister, you're doing the same thing."

As he spoke, Gu Shaoan gently patted Zhou Zhiruo's head.

Zhou Zhiruo smiled and said, "Junior Sister Yang is right. Junior Brother, it is indeed comfortable to rest your head on. It makes one feel inexplicably at ease."

Yang Yan chimed in, "That's right, that's right, I think so too."

Gu Shaoan said irritably, "This isn't the back of Mount Emei. What if someone else sees us?"

Yang Yan pouted and said, "At worst, we'll just get married! Anyway, Master and Uncle-Master have already tacitly agreed."

Although Zhou Zhiruo did not speak, she had a faint smile on her face.

Girls mature earlier by nature.

Moreover, Yang Yan and Zhou Zhiruo were both astute enough to understand why Abbess Juechen and Miejue had allowed them to stay with Gu Shaoan all these years without doing anything. It was clear they wanted to keep the good stuff within the family.

As she spoke, Yang Yan turned her head and sniffed Gu Shaoan, then smiled and turned her head back to say, "Senior brother, you smell so good."

In response, Gu Shaoan irritably pressed his hand against Yang Yan's face.

"Don't make trouble."

Whether it was because the topic was brought up suddenly or not, Gu Shaoan tilted his head and glanced at the two of them.

"It seems that in another two years, it will be almost ready to be considered as developed."

Thinking of this, Gu Shaoan was now filled with anticipation for the fruit that had been nurtured for many years and was about to ripen.

A life of carefree wandering, dressed in fine clothes and riding spirited horses.

In Gu Shaoan's view, the world of martial arts should not be too small, and one should not have too few companions.

Two is not too many, three is not too many.

As long as people are compatible and there is no conflict in their positions or identities, why should there be any restrictions? Just follow your feelings.

When you're cultivating, you think about so much; when it comes to relationships, keep it simple.

As long as it doesn't turn out like that Prince Duan from Dali, it's fine.

At this moment, Yang Yan asked, "Senior brother drove away the people from the Demon Master Palace today, ruining their plans. I imagine it won't be long before your reputation resounds throughout the martial world."

Gu Shaoan seemed quite casual about this.

He then said calmly, "People are afraid of becoming famous, just as pigs are afraid of getting fat. Once your reputation spreads, I'm afraid it will attract many people to challenge the Emei Sect."

When martial artists first enter the martial arts world, some yearn for the freedom and joy of revenge, others fantasize about upholding justice, and still others simply want to protect those around them with their own strength.

However, as time goes by, people's hearts change.

Later on, the purpose of learning martial arts often changes to fame and fortune.

Fame brings profit.

However, the little demon master Fang Yeyu is also a proud martial artist in the martial arts world.

Looking at the younger generation, very few can compare to him; his infamous reputation is widespread.

Now that he has died at Gu Shaoan's hands, there will be countless people who want to challenge him and try to make a name for themselves by stepping on him.

Zhou Zhiruo said softly, "If you find it troublesome and don't want to deal with those who come to challenge you, then Junior Sister Yang and I will fight them first. If even Junior Sister Yang and I can't beat them, then we will naturally be too embarrassed to challenge you."

Hearing this, Gu Shaoan thought for a moment and nodded, saying, "What Senior Sister said is indeed a good idea. If you were to deal with those challenges, it would give you more practical experience and greatly help you master martial arts."

Just then, two footsteps suddenly reached Gu Shaoan's ears.

In response, Gu Shaoan patted the two on the head and said, "Alright, Master and Uncle are here, go down!"

As Abbess Miejue and Abbess Juechen entered the courtyard, they happened to see the three of them float down from the roof to the ground.

When her gaze fell on Gu Shaoan and the other two, Abbess Miejue, who had been icy cold just moments before, instantly softened her expression and demeanor.

After the three bowed, Abbess Miejue casually waved her hand and said, "Let's go inside and talk!"

After a short while, once the two had taken a sip of tea, Gu Shaoan seemed to notice the change in Abbess Miejue's expression and took the initiative to ask, "Did Master and Uncle not have a good talk with the other five major sects?"

Abbess Juechen spoke up, "It's not about the distribution of Ming Cult's supplies, but rather the attitudes of the other six major sects."

Yang Yan raised an eyebrow and asked, "Master, are you referring to the problem with the Demon Master's Palace?"

After nodding in acknowledgment, Abbess Juechen said, "The sect leaders reviewed the situation before, and even though we didn't bring it up, they deduced that the problems between the six major sects and the Ming Cult in recent years were very likely instigated by the people of the Demon Master Palace."

"As for the reasons, although there are various explanations, they all point to Shaolin and Wudang."

Zhou Zhiruo looked at Abbess Juechen in astonishment and said, "It's just a conflict between martial arts practitioners, why ask the imperial court? Is it just because the Demon Master Palace is a martial arts force in the Great Yuan Kingdom?"

Abbess Juechen shook her head and said, "If it were just a simple fight in the martial world, it would be fine. But today, the people from the other five sects were forced up the mountain by a large number of archers. Tell me, which martial arts force would keep so many archers under its command? Which martial arts force has disciples who all use bows and arrows?"

"Moreover, Master Kongzhi revealed that half a year ago, the Demon Master Pang Ban accepted a new disciple, Princess Shao Min, the daughter of Ruyang Wang, the Grand Marshal of the Yuan Dynasty's army."

"The woman named Zhao Min addresses Fang Yeyu, the junior mage of the Demon Master Palace, as her second senior brother, so her identity is self-evident."

Zhou Zhiruo suddenly realized, "So it's not just about the Demon Master's Palace, but also about the Great Yuan Dynasty. No wonder the leaders of Shaolin and Wudang didn't move when my senior brother made his move this afternoon. They had already thought of this."

At this moment, Abbess Miejue sneered, "Don't overestimate those sects of Kunlun. Even He Taichong, the Five Elders of Kongtong, and Xianyu Tong are not worthy of this understanding. If I'm not mistaken, only Kongzhi of Shaolin thought of this at the time, but he has been pretending to be stupid."

Zhou Zhiruo and Yang Yan frowned at this, but then they felt relieved.

How could Kongzhi, who could become the abbot of Shaolin, be a simple-minded person?

It's likely that the moment Fang Yeyu's identity was confirmed, Zhao Min's identity was already guessed.

Yang Yan muttered to herself, "They really put on a good show. I didn't even notice anything unusual this afternoon."

Abbess Miejue said, "Looking at all the forces in the martial world, who can compare to the Shaolin Sect in terms of superficial skills?"

His voice was filled with disdain, and his tone was clearly angry.

Abbess Juechen looked at Gu Shaoan and said, "After interrogation, Yuanzhen from Shaolin has also confirmed that everything is as everyone has speculated."

"As for the purpose of the Demon Master Palace this time, Yuanzhen only knows that the purpose is to meet Master Song and the Seven Heroes of Wudang, as well as Master Kongzhi."

Yang Yan asked, "What about the people from the other factions? Is the Demon Master's Palace planning to kill us all?"

Abbess Juechen replied, "Yuanzhen doesn't know either. She only said that she planned to poison us all with the Sorrowful Breeze and then secretly take us to a certain place to be imprisoned. Then someone else will take over."

At this point, Abbess Juechen sighed and said, "It's a pity that Yuanzhen is just a pawn, and doesn't know much."

Zhou Zhiruo glanced at the sullen-faced Abbess Miejue, then looked at Abbess Juechen and asked, "What is the attitude of the other five sect leaders towards the matter of the Demon Master's Palace?"

Abbess Juechen continued, "The fact that thousands of soldiers from the Great Yuan Kingdom were able to enter the Great Wei Kingdom so quietly means that the border guards are largely to blame. I'm afraid things are not that simple."

To prevent foreign invasions and disturbances, countries have strict restrictions on foreign nationals entering their borders.

For merchants engaging in trade, they need to have trade documents recognized and registered by the border authorities of both countries, and there are also restrictions on the number of people in each caravan.

This is already the most lenient one.

As for the rest, whether they are warriors from the Great Yuan Kingdom or ordinary people, entering the Great Wei Kingdom requires not only verified identity documents from the Great Yuan Kingdom but also various interrogations. Most importantly, there is a limit to the number of people allowed to pass through the border each year.

For example, the Great Wei Kingdom stipulated that, apart from those who had come to trade, only a thousand people from the Great Yuan Kingdom could enter the Great Wei Kingdom from the border of the Great Yuan Kingdom each year, and they had to leave the Great Wei Kingdom after that time unless there were special reasons.

If these warriors who entered the Great Wei Kingdom were just a few small fry, that would be fine.

After confirming that Fang Yeyu, Hua Jieyu, and Liu Yaozhi from the Demon Master's Palace had crossed the border, the imperial court would also assign people to keep an eye on them to prevent them from causing trouble.

"In response, Song, the headmaster of Wudang, proposed to inquire about this matter with the imperial court on behalf of both sects, and to announce to the Demon Master Palace and the Great Yuan Kingdom what they had done this time, so that the Great Yuan Kingdom would give an explanation."

Gu Shaoan said, "However, Shaolin did not agree, and neither did the Kongtong, Kunlun, and Huashan Sword Sect."

Seeing that Gu Shaoan had thought of this first, Abbess Juechen was not surprised and nodded, saying, "That's right! Shaolin also echoed Headmaster Song's inquiry to the court, but did not want to mention the issue of the Great Yuan Kingdom, because they were worried about affecting the relations between the two countries."

Zhou Zhiruo frowned and said, "Kongtong, Kunlun and Huashan Sword Sect are worried about provoking the Demon Master Palace, but Shaolin Sect, as a top power, now wants to treat us lightly and hide the problems of the Great Yuan Kingdom?"

Yang Yan rested her chin on her hands: "I guess the reason is the same as what my master and uncle said before, that they are worried that if this news gets out, his position as abbot will be unstable."

At this point, Yang Yan and Zhou Zhiruo understood why Miejue had been keeping a sullen face.

The abbot of Shaolin Temple, when faced with a problem, prioritized his own interests above all else, showing absolutely no sense of responsibility befitting a top-tier sect.

Gu Shaoan was not surprised by this.

According to what Kumokong said a few years later in the North Courtyard of Shaolin Temple, the so-called Shaolin Temple was nothing more than a place that harbored filth and corruption.

There are indeed highly accomplished Buddhist masters.

But most of them practiced cultivation and virtue within those ordinary little temples.

As for those people in Shaolin, they are essentially just江湖人 (jianghu people) who have shaved their heads and donned Buddhist robes.

　The next chapter will be at 9 PM!

　　
　
(End of this chapter)