Fantasy: Starting with a bowl, you can exchange it for endless cultivation.

Gu Chen left Jiuwan City and headed towards the desolate wilderness, a place rarely visited by people.

It took more than two hours to walk.

In the afternoon, we arrived at a forest deep in the mountains.

"You've been following me for so long, it's time to come out." Gu Chen turned around and said coldly to those behind him.

"You actually found out." Yamamoto Jiro stepped out with a cold smile. "You're quite alert, but it's no use now. Once you leave Nine Bays City, no one can save you."

Looking at the sinister Yamamoto Jiro as he walked out.

Gu Chen was taken aback. This attire and appearance didn't seem like those of someone from the Divine Dynasty.

They seem more like people from an island nation.

At this moment, Yamamoto Jiro had no intention of concealing his identity or appearance, seemingly convinced that he had Kou Chen completely under his control.

"You're from an island nation!" Gu Chen looked at him.

"That's right," Yamamoto Jiro replied calmly.

"They came specifically to hunt me down," Gu Chen asked again.

"Yes." Yamamoto Jiro nodded.

The conversation was utterly pointless, yet it made Gu Chen frown deeply. It turned out that Chen Lei's faction was actually cooperating with the Japanese.

He immediately became excited.

This is a major discovery!

If this is true, he could use this information to join forces with his master and eliminate Chen Lei and his group.

Even if the big tigers at the top can't be taken down, at least Chen Lei and his underlings will definitely not escape.

"Chen Lei sent you." Gu Chen looked at him.

Yamamoto Jiro now realized that Gu Chen regarded him as a member of Chen Lei's faction.

He didn't bother to answer the question and looked directly at Gu Chen, saying, "Why ask so many questions when you're about to die? Just accept your fate."

Upon hearing this, Gu Chen sneered, "You think you can kill me?"

"Huh?" Yamamoto Jiro was stunned. He looked at Gu Chen and sized him up. "You are a late-stage seventh-grade True Essence Realm cultivator, and I am a mid-stage fifth-grade Transformation Sea Realm cultivator. Is that not possible?"

Yamamoto said, "Your talent is indeed monstrous. You have cultivated for just over a year and have already reached the late stage of the Breaking Aperture Realm. Unfortunately, you are no match for me. I am going to kill you today, and you have no chance of escaping."

He knew that Gu Chen's talent was extraordinary.

Even the most prodigious talent can only break through to the late stage of the True Essence Realm in a little over a year, possessing the combat power of the late stage of the Breaking Aperture Realm.

Even if he still has hidden cultivation, at most he is at the peak of the True Essence Realm, possessing the combat power of the peak of the Breaking Aperture Realm.

But escaping from him is still impossible.

It is impossible for Gu Chen to reach the Breaking Aperture Realm.

Breaking through the acupoints and opening the acupoints is a long process. Even with continuous use of the Breaking Through Acupoint Pill, it takes several years of accumulation to break through a small realm.

Some experts at the Breaking Aperture Realm may not be able to break through a minor realm even after five, six, or even seven or eight years.

He did not believe that Gu Chen could violate the normal laws of cultivation.

"There were people who thought the same way as you before, but by now, the grass on her grave is probably already overgrown," Gu Chen said calmly.

Jiang Ruyan of Haoran Academy once shared the same thoughts as Yamamoto Jiro in front of her.

She died in confusion.

I am someone who can defy the laws of cultivation; as long as I have enough resources, I can improve.

Gu Chen finished speaking.

The three extraordinary phenomena—Azure Dragon, White Tiger, and Vermilion Bird—were activated simultaneously.

In an instant, the phantom images of the three sacred beasts, Azure Dragon, Vermilion Bird, and White Tiger, appeared behind Gu Chen.

The terrifying amplification power fell upon Gu Chen, instantly making his aura and attributes comparable to the peak of the Transformation Sea Realm.

Upon reaching the Transformation Sea Realm, the amplifying effect of the three extraordinary phenomena on him diminished.

Even if all three extraordinary phenomena were activated simultaneously, they could only amplify his strength by a maximum of two minor realms.

Upon reaching the fourth-grade Core Formation realm, the effect will weaken.

At that time, he might need to activate all four extraordinary phenomena simultaneously to amplify his combat power by two minor realms.

of course.

At present.

With his combat power at the peak of the Transformation Sea Realm, he was more than capable of killing Yamamoto Jiro in front of him.

"Mid-stage Transformation Realm? How is that possible?" Yamamoto Jiro was shocked by the aura released by Gu Chen.

His eyes were filled with disbelief.

Gu Chen was actually a fifth-grade expert at the Transformation Sea Realm.

He completely underestimated Gu Chen.

It might not just be him.

Everyone underestimated Gu Chen.

I thought it was impossible for him to violate the laws of cultivation and reach a higher realm, but Gu Chen really could.

He must have some incredible secret.

Otherwise, it would have been impossible to achieve this.

They had already investigated Gu Chen's information beforehand.

He is only twenty years old now and has been practicing for a little over a year.

His cultivation level directly reached the mid-stage of the Transformation Sea Realm.

It's definitely not something that can be achieved through talent and physical ability alone.

Even with his extraordinary talent and physique, it would be impossible for him to refine so many pills to improve his strength.

Those prodigies who can reach the Transformation Realm before the age of twenty-five.

They all possessed extraordinary physiques and bloodlines, and then used countless rare elixirs to aid their cultivation from a young age to reach this level.

Most of those prodigies begin refining their blood at the age of five, break through to the fifth level of the Innate Realm before the age of twelve, break through to the Aperture Realm before the age of fifteen, break through to the Sea Transformation Realm before the age of twenty, and are ready to attempt to form their Core before the age of twenty-five.

The top three on the Divine Dynasty's Prodigy Ranking are Xuan Kong from Buddhism, Qiu Xuanji from Taoism, and the sixteenth prince of the Divine Dynasty—all of them are this kind of people.

Gu Chen hadn't been cultivating for that long, yet he had still reached the Transformation Sea Realm.

It's impossible to do it with talent and physique alone.

"You must possess an extraordinary secret. If my Yamamoto family were to obtain it, it would be an immense opportunity." Yamamoto Jiro was thrilled.

He never expected that he would discover Gu Chen's secret.

If he could bring this message back.

I'm afraid even the most powerful and influential figures in the Yamamoto family, including those at the level of celestial beings, earthly beings, and even terrestrial immortals, would be tempted by Gu Chen.

Who could resist the temptation of a secret that could rapidly improve one's cultivation level?

"That's right, you're not the first person to know this secret, nor will you be the last. Of course, everyone who knows my secret will die!" Gu Chen said, narrowing his eyes.

Yamamoto Jiro saw this.

He turned around and prepared to run away.

Now, he no longer has the will to kill Gu Chen.

Gu Chen has the mid-stage of the Transformation Sea Realm, which is comparable to his.

Gu Chen's Four Beasts Celestial Phenomenon Technique can increase his combat power, allowing him to challenge opponents of higher levels, in which case he would definitely be no match for him.

His best option now is to run away.

All we need to do is bring this message back.

He then performed a meritorious service.

He unleashed his shadow killing technique.

It instantly transformed into seven clones, which fled in seven different directions.

Shadow Assassination Technique is a martial art that many powerful members of the Yamamoto family like to practice.

It can attack and escape.

When used while escaping, it can create multiple fake clones to confuse the enemy and delay their catch-up.

Gu Chen snorted coldly upon seeing this.

This tactic won't work on him.

He directly used his divine soul power to lock onto Yamajiro's true form.

Then, he used the fourth-grade movement technique, the Spirit Dragon Movement Technique, which greatly increased his speed, allowing him to catch up with Yamamoto Jiro in an instant.

"Where do you think you're going!" Gu Chen sneered arrogantly!

He unleashed the power of the Breaking Strike.

The terrifying crimson intent of the Breaking Illusion Blade was attached to Gu Chen's Fire Profound Blade, further enhanced by the power of his realm and the amplification of the three extraordinary phenomena.

He slashed down at Yamajiro with his sword.

The roars of dragons and tigers, along with the cry of the Vermilion Bird, resounded throughout the entire forest.

Yamajiro felt the sword about to strike from behind and was terrified.

The blow was too fast and too ruthless; he had no time to dodge and could only take it head-on.

He channeled his true essence into his body, forming a protective shield around it. Then, he suddenly turned around and, with extreme speed, held his katana horizontally in front of him to block Gu Chen's slash.

clang!

Sparks flew everywhere.

A piercing sound of metal clashing against metal rang out, and true energy and sword energy reverberated.

Yamajiro was sent flying backward by the slash, his samurai sword flying out of his hand.

The hand holding the knife split open at the base of his thumb, bleeding profusely. He landed on his back, leaving a deep mark on the ground.

The protective shield of true essence on his body shattered, his robes were torn, and his skin was cut by Gu Chen's sword intent. Blood flowed from countless tiny cuts all over his body.

He was terrified.

That's incredible, absolutely incredible.

It was completely beyond his imagination.

He was at the same level as Gu Chen, and even if he didn't confront Gu Chen head-on and chose to run away from the beginning, he still couldn't escape Gu Chen's grasp.

The movement technique that Gu Chen just used must be at least a fourth-grade martial art to catch up with him so quickly.

Gu Chen not only reached the mid-stage of the fifth-grade Transformation Sea Realm, but also mastered fourth-grade martial arts.

What is the secret behind him that makes him so twisted?

With Gu Chen's speed and agility, it would be very difficult for him to escape today.

Gu Chen sneered and then chased after him.

The spirit dragon moved like a ghost, arriving in front of him in an instant, its Fire Profound Blade raised high.

Yamamoto Jiro, whose samurai sword had been cleaved in two, was now unarmed.

Faced with his next strike, Yamajiro was doomed.