In Emei, start by obtaining golden attributes.

In Chapter 214, Li Chimei has a new orange-colored entry.
Mei Jiangxue asked in confusion, "Why have I never heard of any experts in the palace before?"

Gu Santong replied, "That's because the experts in the palace are almost all trained by the royal family from a young age, and they hardly ever travel in the martial arts world."

As he spoke, Gu Santong looked at Gu Shaoan and said, "When you broke through just now, I felt that your Qi contained golden essence. How is that possible? Isn't your Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill only at the fourth level?"

When asked by Gu Santong, Gu Shaoan shook his head and said, "I don't know. I feel that when the Qi is circulating, the metal Qi in my body is spontaneously drawn out."

Gu Santong could sense the unusual nature of Gu Shaoan's gold energy when he broke through.

How could Gu Shaoan, the person directly involved, not notice the unusual nature of the gold during his previous breakthrough?

The reason for such changes in the Jin-Yuan period was entirely due to the influence of Gu Shaoan's "Indestructible Vajra" entry.

The term "Indestructible Vajra" grants Gu Shaoan the effect of having his true essence protect his body when he reaches the Qi Condensation Realm.

The moment Gu Shaoan's true essence circulates, it will be hidden beneath his skin.

When I first entered the Condensing Yuan to Form Gang realm, the Gang Yuan attracted the Golden Yuan that was also hidden on the surface of my body, which is why the Golden Yuan was brought into the Gang Yuan's condensed Gang Qi shield.

Gu Santong muttered, "Could it be that after stepping into the Condensing Yuan Formation stage, even the Vajra Indestructible Divine Art can mobilize the Golden Yuan without reaching the sixth level?"

Although he had some doubts, Gu Santong had only reached the Qi Condensation stage when he was cultivating the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill. Even if he had some guesses now, Gu Santong had no way to test them.

After thinking about it, I didn't pursue it any further.

Gu Shaoan had just broken through to the next level and still needed to consolidate his cultivation, so the group did not linger there for long.

After exchanging a few words, they left one after another.

After Miejue and Gu Santong left, Gu Shaoan took a few steps, leaving behind several rapidly blurring afterimages before entering the bamboo forest.

late at night.

Jiading Prefecture.

On the second floor of an inconspicuous restaurant in the city, outside a private room with a wooden sign that reads "Listening to the Tide," a man silently approached the door.

"Tap...tap tap...tap..."

The knocking sounded, short and peculiar, containing a subtle, coded rhythm.

"Come in~"

Just as the knocking stopped, a voice came from inside the elegant room. The tone was soft and gentle, with a nonchalant laziness, yet it seemed to have a hook that could easily penetrate people's hearts.

Without hesitation, the man outside gently pushed the door open and slipped inside, then closed the door behind him.

The interior of the elegant room was brightly lit, isolated from the hustle and bustle outside.

Upon entering, the first thing that catches the eye is an exquisite Suzhou embroidery screen, which blocks the view from the outside.

The screen is painted with portraits of ladies, and in the flickering lamplight, the ladies' eyes and brows seem to carry an indescribable air of mystery.

Behind the screen, the silhouette of an extremely slender figure could be vaguely seen, casually sitting at a table by the window, exuding a somewhat languid air.

A faint aroma of wine permeated the air, but beneath this aroma, there was also a subtle, exquisitely sweet scent of rouge, refreshing yet carrying a hint of cold distance.

The man walked quickly to the screen, knelt on one knee, and placed his right hand on his chest.

The way they performed the greetings was clearly a unique ritual of the Great Yuan Dynasty.

"Meet the adults!"

"Have you checked it out?"

The soft, feminine voice from behind the screen sounded again, its tone still calm and without the slightest hint of urgency.

"Reporting to my lord, we have already used the 'Mind Control Technique' on the Emei Sect disciples stationed in the city. According to those Emei Sect disciples, Gu Shaoan has been holed up on Mount Emei ever since he killed the Little Demon Master Fang Yeyu last year, and has not left for a moment!"

"Oh?"

The voice from behind the screen finally revealed a subtle fluctuation, as if it had discovered some rather interesting little gadget.

"Never left? Ha, interesting."

The laughter was extremely faint, yet it carried a chilling sarcasm.

"He killed the little demon master of the Demon Master's Palace, causing a huge disaster, and now he dares to hide in the Emei Sect like a coward. Does he really think that Mount Emei is an impregnable fortress that can protect him?"

Upon hearing this, the kneeling figure paused and then whispered, "However, Fang Yeyu is the direct disciple of the Demon Master Pang Ban. Even if there is a grudge, it should be handled by the people of the Demon Master's Palace. But Pang Ban ordered you to travel thousands of miles to do such a trivial matter. It seems that Pang Ban really treats you as a servant who can be ordered around at will."

"If this continues, then we will..."

However, before the kneeling person could finish speaking, everything suddenly went blurry before their eyes.

He didn't even see how the figure behind the screen moved. A ghostly shadow seemed to pierce through the distance of space, carrying a cold, fragrant breeze, and stood in front of him.

The next moment, a hand suddenly gripped his neck.

This hand is extremely fair, with long and slender fingers, neatly trimmed and rounded nails, and distinct knuckles, as well-maintained as the hand of a noble young master.

But the power and chilling killing intent emanating from that hand, which was like a work of art, were enough to freeze his soul!
An irresistible force gripped his neck and lifted him abruptly from the ground, forcing his horrified eyes to meet those of a pair of eyes inches away.

Without the screen to obscure their view, the surrounding lights illuminated the faces of the newcomers.

This was an extremely handsome male face, with skin so delicate and smooth that it surpassed that of a virgin. The proportions of his features were so perfect that they seemed to have been meticulously sculpted by the heavens. The most striking feature was his pair of eyes, long and deep, with pupils of a strange light brown color. The corners of his eyes were slightly upturned, which should have been alluring and seductive, but at this moment they contained a chilling coldness and ruthlessness that penetrated to the bone.

He casually tied a jade hairpin in his hair, a few strands of black hair falling down his cheeks, and a well-tailored yellow robe on his body, which made his skin look even whiter than snow. His demeanor was effeminate and mysterious, like a beautiful enchantress walking under the moonlight.

If there were any knowledgeable martial artists in the Great Yuan Dynasty, they could recognize this person's identity just from his appearance.

Within the Great Yuan Dynasty, there is a master known as "Human-Demon" Li Chimei, who is considered one of the "Three Great Masters Beyond the Realm," along with Nian Liandan, the leader of the Flower Sect, a first-rate power in the Great Yuan Dynasty, and the Red Sun Dharma King.

With icy eyes fixed on the man before her, Li Chimei's effeminate voice, like ice beads striking an iron plate, clearly penetrated the kneeling man's ears, carrying a condescending air.

"Who do you think you are? How dare you presume to speak ill of the relationship between the Demon Master's Palace and me?"

Li Chimei's handsome face was devoid of any smile, and his eyes were sharp as knives, as if they could cut into the depths of people's hearts.

The person kneeling was almost suffocated by the choking, his face instantly turning purplish-red, his eyes filled with extreme fear, and he struggled to squeeze out a plea for mercy from his throat.

"I dare not, sir, spare my life, spare my life."

"Humph!"

Li Chimei snorted coldly, a flash of cold light in her eyes, and casually slammed the person to the ground as if throwing away trash.

The man fell to the ground, coughing violently, but dared not utter a word of complaint. He immediately knelt down, his forehead touching the ground, trembling.

After glancing at the people on the ground, Li Chimei walked back to the table by the window and sat down gracefully again.

That familiar, languid voice rang out once again.

"Remember this: if you dare to gossip again, you'll lose your tongue and your mischievous head."

Upon hearing Li Chimei's words, the man, feeling as if he had been granted a pardon, quickly replied, "Yes! Yes! I thank you for sparing my life, sir!"

"Get out!" The indifferent voice rang out, and the man used both hands and feet to retreat from the private room as quickly as possible, gently closing the door behind him.

The elegant room fell silent once more, with only the cool lamplight and the strange scent of rouge remaining.

A moment later, Li Chimei's slender fingers picked up the glass wine cup on the table.

The amber liquid in the glass reflected his cold, handsome profile.

The light danced in his deep eyes, forming a cluster of dim, indistinct flames.

A few breaths later, a faint, indescribable smile, tinged with a hint of bloodlust, suddenly appeared on his thin, alluring lips. His voice was low and soft, like a lover's whisper, yet it contained an undeniable cruelty.
"Heh! Considering you got rid of that troublesome Fang Yeyu for me, I'll let you off the hook."

At this point, Li Chimei looked thoughtful.

After a few breaths, as if he had made a decision, he spoke again: "As for the people of the Emei Sect, I will take pity on them and leave them with a complete corpse!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he tilted his head back slightly and drank the remaining wine in his glass in one gulp. His Adam's apple bobbed, and the cold wine seemed to have a hint of sweetness in it.

The glass cup was gently placed back on the table, its bottom tapping softly against the sandalwood.

The indoor lights flickered, reflecting a single drop of wine remaining in the glass, slowly sliding down the glass wall like a drop of congealed blood.

Li Chimei, who was just sitting on the stool, had vanished without a trace.

at the same time.

Da'e Back Mountain.

Inside the room, as he exhaled a breath of stale air, the fluctuations of Gu Shaoan's internal energy finally subsided.

Feeling the vast and boundless internal energy within him, and reflecting on his breakthrough today, Gu Shaoan couldn't help but shake his head.

Gu Shaoan originally thought that after returning to Emei, he should be able to cultivate the "Emei Nine Yang True Scripture" to the seventh level of perfection within half a year at most.

But to everyone's surprise, it took a whole year.

This was after Gu Shaoan had drawn power several more times through the roulette wheel that year, bringing his own power level to eighty-five years.

Without the help of these skills, it might have taken Gu Shaoan several more months to break through the bottleneck and reach the stage of Condensing Qi into Qi.

With that thought in mind, Gu Shaoan summoned the lottery wheel.

After the thousand achievement points were exhausted, and after waiting for three breaths, a notification popped up in front of Gu Shaoan.

[Special medicine obtained: Seven-Star Begonia *1]

Looking at what he had drawn this time, Gu Shaoan's eyes flashed.

Seven-Star Begonia, one of the most potent poisons, is colorless and odorless after being refined into a medicinal liquid, making it extremely difficult for people to detect.

Even if a martial artist who has condensed their vital energy into a powerful aura is poisoned, unless they have a special martial art, it will be difficult for them to eliminate the toxins in a short period of time.

Even a Celestial Realm martial artist poisoned by the Seven Star Begonia cannot expel the poison within a short period of time.

"nice one".

After his previous trip to the Dragon Guard Manor, Gu Shaoan realized that he was severely lacking in special medicines.

This means that even poisoning cannot be completely foolproof when facing a master like Zhu Wushi who has condensed his inner energy into a powerful force.

What makes the Seven Star Begonia so special is that its petals contain a deadly poison.

However, the rhizome contains special medicinal properties and has a remarkable effect in detoxification.

If it can be mixed with other medicines and refined into an antidote pill, even if one encounters a rare poison, this antidote pill can temporarily suppress the toxins in the body and prevent them from erupting.

After hiding the prompt panel, Gu Shaoan glanced at the lottery wheel.

It is currently April.

Pang Ban and the head of Cihang Jingzhai made an agreement in June.

If Pang Ban really comes, he should be able to reach Emei by the end of the year at the latest.

"I wonder if I'll be able to draw a few more power cards in the next few months to make my power level a round number. If that happens, I can give this magician a little surprise."

Thinking of how Pang Ban fought him and then suddenly discovered that his skills were in no way inferior to Pang Ban's, Gu Shaoan suddenly smiled with a wicked sense of humor.

With that thought in mind, Gu Shaoan got up and walked out of the house, glancing at Zhou Zhiruo and Yang Yan's room.

Seeing that neither of the two women's houses had any lights on, Gu Shaoan moved like the wind and entered the bamboo forest in just a few breaths.

After practicing all the martial arts techniques he knew several times in the bamboo forest and becoming familiar with the changes brought about by the transformation of true essence into qi, Gu Shaoan finally stopped, satisfied.

After sheathing the Heaven-Slaying Sword, Gu Shaoan moved with incredible speed and grace, his figure as light as a feather, standing atop the verdant bamboo.

A night breeze rustled through the bamboo, causing its slender tips to sway gently, yet he remained as steady as a rock, perfectly integrated with the resilient bamboo beneath his feet, feeling the rhythm of nature.

Looking up, the sky was as black as jade, and a bright moon hung high, its clear light bathing the entire bamboo forest behind the mountain in a gentle silvery-white hue.

All was quiet except for the occasional rustling of the mountain wind through the bamboo leaves.

The mountain breeze in April has become more gentle.

Standing under the night sky, Gu Shaoan felt an unprecedented sense of comfort, as if warm spring water was spreading from his limbs and bones, and the heartstrings that had been tightly wrapped around his heart were completely soothed.

Condensing the primordial energy into a powerful force.

Looking across the martial arts world of the Great Wei Kingdom, there are only twenty or thirty people whose internal strength can reach this level.

Half of them were martial artists like Sun Baifa and Li Xunhuan who did not belong to any sect.

The rest were all pillars of the top forces in the martial arts world.

From the moment when all the true essence in his body was transformed into vital essence, Gu Shaoan was already considered to have truly entered the ranks of top-tier martial arts masters.

This also means that Gu Shaoan will have the resources to cope with any turmoil in the martial arts world.

At this moment, Gu Shaoan felt that the taut string in his heart had completely relaxed, as if a heavy burden had been lifted from his shoulders, and he felt an indescribable sense of ease and clarity throughout his body.

However, at that moment, several notification messages suddenly popped up in front of Gu Shaoan.

[Internal energy cultivation has reached the level of Condensing Yuan Qi into Gang Qi, unlocking the fourth talent attribute.]

[Acquire new talent attribute: Immovable as a Mountain (Orange)]

"Ok?"

Seeing the two new notification messages pop up in the corner of his eye, Gu Shaoan was stunned for a moment, and then his breathing suddenly became a little heavy.

"It's this orange entry?"

　The third update might be a bit late; I'll try to post it around 1:30 PM!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)