In Emei, start by obtaining golden attributes.

Chapter 294 Emperor's Ascent to the Peak, Guardians of Love and Devotion

In response to Gu Shaoan's question, Gu Santong nodded and said, "Okay."

"After reaching the twelfth level of the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill, the golden essence and the primordial energy merge together. The primordial energy circulates continuously, and the aura of the whole body is condensed into one, enough to cover the whole body. Although it has not reached the perfection of the twelfth level and cannot reach the level of Vajra Indestructible, it is enough to ensure that the essence, energy and spirit are not depleted."

Even with Zhu Tiedan's more than two hundred years of experience in activating the "Absorption Technique," he was unable to directly break through this primordial energy with the "Absorption Technique."

Gu Shaoan breathed a sigh of relief upon receiving Gu Santong's reply.

If it were someone else who had mastered the "Absorption Technique," given Gu Shaoan's current strength and background, there would be no need for him to be overly wary.

But Zhu ignored the difference.

Over the decades that Zhu Wushi has mastered the "Absorption Technique," he has secretly absorbed the power of countless martial artists.

His own skill was so profound that even Gu Shaoan was terrified just thinking about it.

With over two hundred years of accumulated skill, let alone using martial arts like the "Absorption Technique".

Even a relatively basic martial art like the "Willow Catkin Sword Technique" could probably carry a sword aura with a casual swing.

When dealing with someone like Zhu Wushi, the only option is to kill him outright in one fell swoop.

Alternatively, they could remain inactive and accumulate strength.

Otherwise, if one is not careful, one could easily become nourishment for Zhu Wushi.

At this moment, Gu Santong suddenly spoke up: "If I'm not mistaken, you've already reached the sixth level of the Invincible Vajra Divine Skill, haven't you?"

Gu Shaoan nodded and said, "I just entered the sixth floor not long ago."

Gu Santong clicked his tongue twice: "Your talent is truly frightening. You've only had the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill for a few years, yet you've already reached the sixth level."

After sighing, Gu Santong continued, "However, the most difficult part of the 'Invincible Vajra Divine Skill' is the entry and the sixth level. Once you get past these two hurdles, the rest is relatively easy up to the twelfth level."

"Especially with your profound skills and internal energy, if things go smoothly, you might be able to reach the eleventh level in another five years."

"At that time, I'll see how Zhu Tiedan can stop the two of us from joining forces."

Hearing what Gu Santong said, Gu Shaoan smiled inwardly.

Gu Santong was unaware of the state of Gu Shaoan's internal energy, nor did he know the extent of Gu Shaoan's internal energy and power.

Judging from Gu Shaoan's progress in accumulating gold essence during this period, he is confident that he can advance his "Invincible Vajra Divine Skill" to the eleventh level within three years at most.

If his skill can be significantly improved within these three years, or if he can extract other useful items, Gu Shaoan might be able to advance the "Invincible Vajra Divine Skill" to the twelfth level within three years.

Moreover, once Gu Shaoan reaches the twelfth level of the "Indestructible Vajra Divine Skill," combined with his own "Indestructible Vajra" and "Immovable as a Mountain" attributes, just how powerful he will become is something even Gu Shaoan dares not imagine.

After inquiring in detail about Gu Santong's breakthrough and the changes he experienced afterward, Gu Shaoan finally set off towards the back mountain.

When Gu Shaoan returned to Mount Da'e, he found Abbess Miejue, Abbess Juechen, and others in the pavilion.

Seeing this, Gu Shaoan quickly moved to the side of the pavilion.

"Disciple greets Master and two senior uncles."

Looking at Gu Shaoan by the pavilion, Abbess Miejue smiled and gestured, "Get up!"

After Gu Shaoan entered the pavilion and sat down, Abbess Miejue asked, "Has the problem with Senior Sun been resolved?"

"It's been resolved."

Abbess Miejue nodded and said, "I trust you to do what you say."

After a pause, Abbess Miejue changed the subject and said, "There is something. Three days ago, people from Cihang Jingzhai sent a visiting card, wanting to attend our Emei Sect's banquet in half a month."

"Furthermore, Cihang Jingzhai also wants to arrange for its disciples to spar with those of my Emei Sect. What is your opinion on this matter?"

Suddenly, the nun from the side sneered and said, "They ignored us completely before, showing no regard for our feelings at all. Now that they see that my Emei Sect is about to return to the ranks of the first-class sects, they've sent people over to establish diplomatic relations. Do they really think my Emei Sect is something to be taken and given away at will?"

"In my opinion, we should just reply to the post and ignore it."

Yang Yan, who was standing to the side, said in surprise, "Our Emei Sect used to have a good relationship with Cihang Jingzhai?"

Abbess Juechen glanced at Yang Yan and said, "Ancestor Guo Xiang once met the founder of Cihang Jingzhai by chance. Since both sects were first-rate forces, their relationship was quite good in the past!"

"But ever since my Emei Sect fell to the level of a second-rate force on the shores of Taihu Lake, Cihang Jingzhai has not sent a single person over in the past few decades. The relationship has been completely severed."

After glancing at Abbess Juechen and Abbess Juejue, Gu Shaoan replied, "The Emei Sect stands firm in the martial world by relying on its own strength and self-reliance, but it also needs to watch over and help each other with some allies."

"But not all forces in the world can help and support my Emei Sect for decades like the Wudang Sect. Since we broke off relations before, I think it's better to keep things clean."

Upon hearing this, Abbess Miejue nodded and said, "Very well, as you say. I will write a letter and have it sent to the Cihang Jingzhai later."

Then, Abbess Miejue changed the subject, saying, "After you get married, it won't be appropriate for the three of you to live with us in this back mountain. So your uncle and I discussed it, and since the scenery by the forest on the west side of Mount Emei is quite nice, I plan to renovate that area and build a new villa there."

“In a few days, some craftsmen will come up the mountain. In the next few days, you should discuss with Zhiruo and Yan'er to see if they have any requests or ideas.”

Even though they are our own children.

However, Abbess Miejue, Abbess Juechen, and Abbess Juejue were all half-monks.

Furthermore, given their cultivation levels, no disturbance in the back mountain could escape their notice.

If Gu Shaoan and the others were to stay in this back mountain after their marriage, it would indeed be somewhat inconvenient.

Gu Shaoan turned his head and glanced at Zhou Zhiruo and Yang Yan, taking in their shy yet expectant expressions. Gu Shaoan smiled and replied, "Then this disciple will discuss it with my senior sister and junior sister in a while before returning to Master."

Abbess Miejue nodded and said, "I'll leave this matter to Jinyi. Once it's confirmed, you can just talk to her directly."

"The disciple understands."

night.

The bright moon hangs high in the sky, its clear light shining across the mountains behind it.

Gu Shaoan stood atop the bamboo forest, his feet resting on a single slender bamboo leaf, yet he remained as steady as a rock. He seemed to have lost all weight, merging into the flowing moonlight and swaying bamboo shadows.

Suddenly, Gu Shaoan moved.

Without any indication of gathering momentum, his left foot seemed to simply tap forward lightly in the air.

The next instant, his figure suddenly became hazy and indistinct, like a drop of clear ink suddenly falling into still water, spreading out a blurry and indistinct image.

That seemingly insignificant "dot" contains an indescribable mystery.

He had only taken a small step, but in the next instant, only his afterimage remained where he had been standing, swaying slightly on the green leaves.

His true form, however, was instantly teleported by an invisible force, appearing without a trace on the top of another bamboo leaf six zhang away.

As soon as Gu Shaoan landed, before the lingering shadow of the old spot had completely dissipated, his right foot seemed to casually retreat slightly to the left and back. The next moment, another strange phenomenon occurred. Before the illusory image of his true form, which was still seven zhang away, had faded away, nine more afterimages appeared simultaneously in the sky above the bamboo sea.

Gradually, Gu Shaoan's speed increased.

His figure was like a wisp of green smoke between heaven and earth, or a divine dragon in the void. In the blink of an eye, he had disappeared into the depths of the clouds, so fast that it was difficult for the eye to catch the beginning and the end!

Shifting and turning, not bound by form.

Sometimes it would take a single step that spanned tens of feet, instantly appearing on the tip of the pavilion's eaves, like a startled swan skimming the water.

At times, it seemed to freeze in place for a few breaths, its figure solid, but then it disappeared from the spot the instant another bamboo branch swayed, like a dragon diving into the abyss.

At times, it would conjure up three or five afterimages of different postures within a short distance, making it incredibly ghostly.

A moment later, as the surrounding shadows dissipated, Gu Shaoan stood atop a green bamboo tree once more, his brows slightly furrowed.

Gu Shaoan has been stuck at the perfect level of "Yunlong Taixu You" for a long time.

Nowadays, he can even integrate the "Cloud Dragon Soaring Through the Void" light-body skill into his daily walking.

However, even now, Gu Shaoan has not been able to find a suitable direction to take this lightness skill to the next level, to move from form to meaning, and to touch the level of "momentum".

"What kind of power belongs to 'Cloud Dragon's Wandering in the Void'?"

As the time for the banquet drew closer, the necessary items for the feast were carried up Mount Da'e by the disciples and servants on the mountain and placed in specific locations at Zhao Jingxuan's request.

Some forces had already arrived at Emei Mountain and settled in the Four Emei Mountains under the arrangement of the Emei Sect.

Disciples from other sects and factions also travel back and forth in the mountains every day.

The once tranquil Mount Emei has begun to bustle with activity.

at the same time.

Dita Peak, behind Cihang Jingzhai.

Unlike the increasingly bustling atmosphere of preparations at Mount Da'e, this place still maintains an almost eternal tranquility.

Towering ancient trees provide dense shade, and sunlight struggles to filter through the gaps in the branches and leaves, dancing on the ground in tiny spots of light, like fragments of a galaxy left behind in the mortal world.

In the middle of a clearing in the woods, a woman sat alone.

It is not sitting on a stone, nor on a piece of wood, but suspended in mid-air.

The woman's face was as beautiful as jade, her features as exquisite as the most meticulous masterpiece of the Creator, yet she looked like she was only in her thirties. Her eyes and brows possessed both the ethereal beauty of mountains and rivers and the composure and insight that came from experiencing the vicissitudes of life.

However, this stunning beauty is not imbued with worldly charm, but with a sacred radiance imbued with Taoist and Buddhist principles.

A simple white robe, pristine and untouched by any embellishment, perfectly accentuated the figure's solitary elegance, making him appear aloof and serene.

He is the current head of Cihang Jingzhai, and also a top-tier expert in the Great Wei Kingdom who has achieved the condensation of primordial energy.

Yan Jing'an.

Although Yan Jing'an was over fifty years old, there was no trace of the ravages of time on her face. Instead, she was like a secluded orchid in a deep valley, blooming more and more beautifully and elegantly, with a natural charm. She was indeed like a peerless peony blooming in an empty valley, beautiful without vying for attention.

If one did not know her age, one would only assume she was a graceful woman in her early thirties.

At this moment, her eyes were slightly closed, and her long eyelashes cast a faint shadow on her fair eyelids.

The warm, bright autumn sunlight filtered through the gaps in the trees, gently enveloping her.

The pure white robe seemed to radiate a soft and pure glow under the light, as if bathed in holy light.

Fallen leaves and petals floated and swirled silently around her, but when they approached within three feet of her, they seemed to be gently brushed aside by an invisible force field, unable to disturb her in the slightest.

Just then, as if sensing something, Yan Jing'an's eyelashes fluttered slightly.

The next moment, a figure swiftly swept through the bamboo forest, stopping three zhang in front of Yan Jing'an.

However, he was Song Miyun, one of the ten elders of Cihang Jingzhai.

Looking at Yan Jing'an, who was suspended in mid-air and seemed to be bathed in gold by the bright sunlight, a look of intoxication flashed in Song Miyun's eyes, followed by a fleeting glimmer of fervor.

"Master, Mengyao sent a letter saying that the Emei Sect has rejected their invitation to the Emei Sect's banquet and wants to ask the chieftain what to do next."

As the sound reached her ears, the slowly flowing fallen leaves and petals around Yan Jing'an seemed to pause for a moment.

A few breaths later, Yan Jing'an parted her lips slightly: "The matter has been settled, so let's proceed according to the original plan."

Upon hearing this, Song Miyun pondered for a moment before asking, "But the Emei Sect has already refused us. It's not reasonable for us to force our way in."

Yan Jing'an still didn't raise his eyes: "This time, we've invited people from all directions. Those second-rate forces in the prefectures and counties will probably not sit idly by and watch their benefits fall into the hands of the Emei Sect. Among them, the Bamboo Forest Gang has been causing trouble in the Yuzhou Prefecture area for a long time. It's a good opportunity to do them a favor."

Upon hearing this, Song Miyun immediately understood Yan Jing'an's meaning.

He immediately said with heartfelt admiration, "Junior Sister understands what the Master means. She will reply to Mengyao later."

Just then, Yan Jing'an suddenly opened her eyes, her gaze as calm as an ancient pool.

"Mengyao's talent is the best in the Cihang Jingzhai in hundreds of years. She has already reached the level of 'Sword Heart Clarity' at the age of twenty."

"But if you want to go further, you must first enter the realm of love, and only after you have transcended it can you enter the realm of death."

"Judging from the current information, Gu Shaoan's talent is unparalleled, even surpassing that of Zhang Zhenren of Wudang."

"Moreover, as a prestigious and righteous sect, their status, image, talent, and strength are all top-notch, making them the most suitable protectors of Mengyao Pass."

"This matter is of utmost importance. Since things have changed, you will be the one to make this trip yourself!"

Song Miyun bowed and said, "I will obey the master's command."

Yan Jing'an nodded first, then sighed and said, "I am in a critical situation and cannot act rashly. In Cihang Jingzhai, you are the person I trust the most, and I can only rely on you for many things. Over the years, the Jianghu has been able to be so stable, thanks to your hard work and great contributions, Junior Sister."

In response to Yan Jing'an's words, Song Miyun said solemnly, "My Cihang Jingzhai is a prestigious and righteous sect. It is the duty of a disciple to uphold the righteous path, and I am honored to do so."

Yan Jing'an smiled and said, "Having someone like my junior sister is truly a blessing for Cihang Jingzhai, and also a blessing for the Great Wei Kingdom."

The gentle, soothing voice, like a clear spring, gave Song Miyun an overwhelming sense of comfort.

As she turned to leave, Song Miyun felt much lighter.

As Song Miyun left, Yan Jing'an gently closed her eyes again.

The next second, a round of applause suddenly rang out in the forest.

(End of this chapter)