In Emei, start by obtaining golden attributes.

Chapter 445 Fragments of the Evil Emperor's Relic
After a moment, Gu Shaoan asked, "May I ask Master Zhang how to refine essence, energy, and spirit into a pill?"

Zhang Sanfeng raised his finger, pointed to the sky, and then pointed to Gu Shaoan.

"The principle can be summed up in just six words: Yin and Yang, Heaven and Earth, and oneself."

"The two energies of Yin and Yang, the power of heaven and earth, the strength of heaven and earth, and the martial arts power of the martial artist himself."

"The power of heaven and earth is the furnace fire, the yin and yang energies are the medicinal properties, and your martial arts style is the alchemy. What kind of pill you can form depends not only on how strong the fire is, but also on what method you use to control the fire and form the pill."

"In refining the essence elixir, the most important thing is 'sinking'. It is based on yin, which gathers qi and blood, so that the power of the essence flower is contained and forms a nucleus."

"The most important aspect of refining Qi Pills is 'balance.' It involves using both Yin and Yang to draw the power of heaven and earth into the body's circulation, requiring both the ability to absorb and release energy and the ability to circulate it back and forth."

"In refining the divine elixir, the most important thing is 'stillness and clarity.' The spirit cannot be suppressed by brute force, as the more it is suppressed, the more it will crack. One must use the power of martial arts as a blade to hone the spirit's intent, making it purer and purer, and the purer it is, the more immovable it will be."

Immediately afterwards, Zhang Sanfeng explained this special martial arts golden elixir method to Gu Shaoan in detail.

After Gu Shaoan had memorized all the internal techniques and points to note, Zhang Sanfeng changed the subject and said, "However, the martial arts golden elixir method is too difficult to cultivate. It is only suitable for those who have mastered the Yin and Yang energies and the power of heaven and earth when they condense their essence into Qi."

"When the old Taoist condensed his primordial energy into a powerful force, if he hadn't accidentally obtained a jade fragment that could draw upon and refine the power of heaven and earth, he would have had a hard time coming up with such a method by relying solely on the refinement of yin and yang energies."

“You are different from the old Taoist. Whether it is the ‘Emei Sword Manual’ you created or your Heavenly Sword Realm, it is enough to allow you to control the power of heaven and earth.”

"As long as there is enough power from heaven and earth, cultivating this martial arts golden core method will not take up too much of your time, but it will make your foundation more solid."

Upon hearing Zhang Sanfeng's words, Gu Shaoan's mind stirred.

"Master Zhang just mentioned that he once obtained a jade fragment that could draw upon and refine the power of heaven and earth? Could you describe that jade fragment in detail?"

Zhang Sanfeng first described the general shape of the jade fragment, then glanced at Gu Shaoan and said, "Don't think about it. I used a rather ruthless method back then. When I entered the Celestial Realm, the jade fragment shattered on its own."

Gu Shaoan did not respond, but immediately used his lightness skill to head towards the West Garden.

A short while later, when Gu Shaoan returned to the forest, he had something else in his hand.

It was the fragment of the He Shi Bi jade that had been obtained from the Five Poison Saint Son.

"Is the jade fragment that Master Zhang mentioned the same as this?"

Looking at the fragments of the He Shi Bi jade in Gu Shaoan's hand, Zhang Sanfeng's astonishment only increased.

After carefully examining the fragment in his hand with his inner strength for a while, Zhang Sanfeng nodded and said, "The material and function of this jade are indeed exactly the same as the one I obtained before."

"Where did you get this jade fragment?"

Gu Shaoan recounted the story of the Five Poison Saint.

After returning the jade fragment to Gu Shaoan, Zhang Sanfeng said, "I didn't expect that the Five Poisons Sect would have such a special piece of jade. With this thing, your three girls are quite lucky."

Gu Shaoan casually asked, "Where did Master Zhang obtain this jade fragment from?"

Zhang Sanfeng replied, "It was something I obtained by chance when I was young, during a bandit suppression operation with your Emei Sect Patriarch Guo Xiang."

As he spoke, Zhang Sanfeng seemed to be thinking of something, and a look of reminiscence suddenly appeared on his face.

Upon hearing this, Gu Shaoan frowned slightly.

Judging from Zhang Sanfeng's reaction, he clearly did not know that the jade was a fragment of the He Shi Bi jade from the Sui Dynasty.

Based on Zhang Sanfeng's words, the fact that he was able to obtain a fragment of the He Shi Bi jade in the past was purely coincidental.

After putting away the fragments of the He Shi Bi jade, Gu Shaoan pondered for a moment, then said to Zhang Sanfeng, "When I was away, I had a sudden inspiration and created a new martial art called the 'Heavenly Will Four Symbols Technique.' I wonder if Master Zhang would be interested?"

For Gu Shaoan, the Golden Core Martial Arts Method can be said to have eliminated the last trace of danger for him to enter the Celestial Realm in the future.

Zhang Sanfeng was willing to share this unique method, so Gu Shaoan had to reciprocate in some way, both morally and logically.

Upon hearing that Gu Shaoan had created a new martial art, the languid look in Zhang Sanfeng's eyes faded somewhat.

"The Four Symbols of Heavenly Will, what a grand name."

Gu Shaoan smiled and then walked to the center of the woods.

After a brief respite, a violent whirlwind suddenly swept across the flat ground, centered on Gu Shaoan.

The whirlwind was initially manageable, but in the blink of an eye it expanded to a range of several meters, sweeping up the futon beneath him and the surrounding fallen leaves and pebbles, spinning them at high speed.

Immediately afterwards, Zhang Sanfeng could clearly feel that the power of heaven and earth and the wind around Mount Da'e were being rapidly pulled down and gathering towards Gu Shaoan.

"Another martial art capable of drawing upon the power of heaven and earth?"

Sensing the changes in the surrounding天地力 (heaven and earth power), Zhang Sanfeng's expression became more serious. The next instant, as these天地力 (heaven and earth power) and天地风势 (heaven and earth wind) mixed with罡元 (罡元, internal energy), the罡元 (罡元, internal energy) within Gu Shaoan's body suddenly surged out like a floodgate being opened, and then, together with the continuously gathering天地风势 (heaven and earth wind) and天地力 (heaven and earth power), rapidly condensed into a Wind God Dharma Image nearly three zhang tall.

Around the phantom, golden energy, like clouds and mist, swirled continuously.

Even Zhang Sanfeng was somewhat taken aback by this scene.

Immediately, Zhang Sanfeng's interest was piqued, and he flashed to the front of Gu Shaoan, standing ten steps away.

Noticing Zhang Sanfeng's actions, Gu Shaoan could not help but understand Zhang Sanfeng's meaning.

Immediately, his feet sank into the ground, and just as the Qi in his dantian receded like the tide and then surged up again in the next instant, Gu Shaoan raised his right palm and pressed it down on Zhang Sanfeng from a distance.

The instant Gu Shaoan raised his right palm, the Wind God Dharma Image behind him also raised its giant palm and slammed it down on Zhang Sanfeng.

"boom--"

The moment the giant palm landed, the air beneath it was forcibly compressed into a semi-transparent "wind curtain." The wind curtain exploded in a fan shape in all directions, hitting the ground first. The ground sank suddenly, the grass fell down in unison, and the rubble was crushed up and then crashed back down, making a dense "crackling" sound like rain.

The right hand of the Wind God's Dharma Image and the surrounding blades of sword energy created a sensation as if the forest had been instantly overrun by a swarm of bees, accompanied by a buzzing sound.

Faced with this scene, Zhang Sanfeng lightly stomped his right foot on the ground.

Then, in Gu Shaoan's view, the huge palm shadow in the air, which was only one zhang away from Zhang Sanfeng, rippled like water, as if it had crashed into an invisible pool of soft water.

Immediately afterwards, the palm shadow, which had been clear at first, became blurry to the naked eye.

In contrast, Zhang Sanfeng remained standing quietly in place, not even lifting the hem of his robe.

Sensing something was wrong, the sword pellet within Gu Shaoan's body trembled slightly, and his sword intent instantly spread out like mercury.

At the very moment the sword domain was formed, Gu Shaoan, through the perception of the sword thought, discovered that within a ten-foot radius around Zhang Sanfeng, it had been filled with layers of special energy that were running along a special route.

All the energy, power, and momentum of heaven and earth contained in the palm strike unleashed by the Wind God Dharma Image were deflected back by the energy gathered around Zhang Sanfeng's body using a technique of using minimal force to deflect maximum force.

This caused the terrifying energy that should have been directed at Zhang Sanfeng to turn around and disrupt the palm strike unleashed by the Wind God's Dharma Image.

Two breaths later, as Gu Shaoan's internal energy receded and the Wind God Dharma Image behind him dissipated with the wind, Gu Shaoan said, "Master Zhang's 'Tai Chi Classics' technique of using four ounces to deflect a thousand pounds is indeed extraordinary. It was so effortless that it neutralized my move."

Although Gu Shaoan's "Great Shift of the Universe" also has methods for guiding and shifting Yin and Yang energies, if Gu Shaoan only used the "Great Shift of the Universe" method, it would be difficult for him to do it as easily and effortlessly as Zhang Sanfeng is now.

Zhang Sanfeng waved his hand and said, "Compared to this old Taoist, the martial art you created is the problem, isn't it? It can actually draw upon the power and force of heaven and earth?"

Gu Shaoan replied, "This is also why I wanted to ask Master Zhang. Although this 'Heavenly Will Four Symbols Technique' can be activated by a martial artist's Qi, it is actually a special martial art that targets the power and force of heaven and earth."

"Perhaps Master Zhang can also gain some insight from this martial art."

Zhang Sanfeng was not one to hoard his possessions, and besides, even from Zhang Sanfeng's perspective, the "Heavenly Will Four Symbols Technique" that Gu Shaoan had just used was quite extraordinary.

In particular, the Dharma image that condensed behind him when using the "Four Symbols of Heavenly Will" also piqued Zhang Sanfeng's interest.

Therefore, Zhang Sanfeng did not stand on ceremony with Gu Shaoan. After listening to Gu Shaoan about the cultivation method of the "Four Symbols of Heavenly Will" he waved his hand and went to find a place to study it.

Gu Shaoan returned to the table and reviewed the martial arts golden elixir method that Zhang Sanfeng had just described. Then, a thought occurred to him.

The next instant, a thumb-sized, slightly yellowish-brown crystal appeared in Gu Shaoan's hand.

It was the "Evil Emperor's Relic Fragment" obtained when opening the special achievement chest earlier.

He poured his own vital energy into the fragment of the Evil Emperor's Relic in his hand, only to find that there was no energy in the fragment.

The reason why the Evil Emperor's Relic is so precious is that it contains the power of the Demonic Saint Kings of the Great Sui Dynasty throughout history.

Without such power, this fragment of the Evil Emperor's Relic is at best a special crystal that can store a martial artist's vital energy and power.

However, Gu Shaoan knew another function of the Evil Emperor's Relic.

Moreover, both the Evil Emperor's Relic and the He Shi Bi are precisely the things that Bai Xiaosheng must do everything he can to obtain.

Thoughts raced through my mind like a flowing stream.

After a while, Gu Shaoan's gaze returned to the fragment of the He Shi Bi jade in his hand.

"I just don't know if the fragments of the Evil Emperor's Relic in the system can really help me sense the Evil Emperor's Relic. If they can, we can prepare in advance and intercept it beforehand."

"In that case, without the power of the successive holy rulers of the Demonic Sect gathered in the Evil Emperor's Relic, even if Bai Xiaosheng later obtained the He Shi Bi, he wouldn't be able to cause any trouble."

　The martial arts golden elixir method is described in detail because it relates to some later plot points! It's not that the author intentionally added filler!
　　
　
(End of this chapter)