Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start

And realizing this step is inseparable from the strength of spiritual power. The stronger the spiritual power, the easier for martial artists to comprehend heaven and earth, because spiritual power represents the spiritual strength of the martial artist. Suddenly, the light at Gu Chen's brow began to retract, and the trembling of the whole secret room also came to a stop. Gu Chen called up the panel once more, glanced at the remaining three hundred and thirty merit points, and then looked at the Tai Xu Transformation Dragon technique, which was at the great achievement stage. Without hesitation, he let the merit points clear to zero, Boom! In an instant, the Tai Xu Transformation Dragon technique was perfected. Like a carp leaping over the dragon gate, a portal of light opened, and mysterious energy, like feathers of light, cascaded onto Gu Chen's body. At this moment, Gu Chen seemed as if he were about to become an immortal. His ink-black hair fluttered lightly, and every part of his body, including every pore, began to sublimate, emitting streaks of aurora-like light. His entire being looked incredibly splendid. His boundless and majestic vitality within his body was also the same. "In this state, my physical strength, speed, and even spiritual power have all skyrocketed by more than fifty percent!" Gu Chen was exhilarated. The completion of the Tai Xu Transformation Dragon technique had doubled his combat power by one and a half times! This would also become one of the most powerful trump cards in his hand. "With my current strength, I'm definitely not an opponent for a mid-Coagulation Field stage, but facing two early Coagulation Field martial artists, I am confident of defeating them!" Gu Chen mused to himself, filled with immense self-confidence. Of course, if there were more opponents, Gu Chen would still feel immense pressure. After all, he was human, not a god. Each martial artist at the Coagulation Field stage was formidable indeed and certainly not to be underestimated. Otherwise, they would not be called the pinnacle of martial artists. "It is time to leave the seclusion." Gu Chen nodded slightly and then stood up to leave the secret room. However, before he could return to Gu Mansion, he was hurriedly stopped halfway by Eunuch Huang, who had come from the palace. "Lord Gu, His Majesty summons you." Eunuch Huang said hastily. Gu Chen's eyebrows furrowed at the sight of Eunuch Huang, knowing that something urgent must have happened. Thereupon, Gu Chen changed his route midway and quickly made his way to the imperial study in the palace. At this moment, in the imperial study, Qin Wu, the Deputy Leader of the Jing Tian Department, was also present. "Your Majesty, Qin Command." After arriving, Gu Chen greeted the two men. Both Ji Yuan and Qin Wu had serious expressions on their faces. Upon seeing Gu Chen arrive, Emperor Ji Yuan spoke gravely, "There has been a disturbance from the Great Mountains, and if nothing goes wrong, the barbarians are likely to send out troops!" Upon hearing this, Gu Chen nodded slightly and said, "It seems that the barbarians have completed the legacy of the ancient gods and demons. With the second anomaly of heaven and earth arriving, the barbarians are unwilling to stay idle and want to make a move." Seeing how calm Gu Chen was upon hearing the news, unlike their grave expressions, Ji Yuan and Qin Wu couldn't help but sigh, realizing that Gu Chen had truly changed. Nowadays, there were probably few things in the world that could disturb the composure of Lord Gu, the powerful figure who stood at the pinnacle of martial arts in Da Xia. That's what Ji Yuan and Qin Wu thought. At that moment, Qin Wu said, "According to the intelligence gathered by the Jing Tian Department and Red Dust Tower, the barbarian chief Yelanbar has broken into the Coagulation Field realm, and it's likely not just the early stage. As for the high priest Saranguis, his injuries have healed, and there is a good chance his cultivation has also advanced." Ji Yuan continued, saying, "Not only that, due to the barbarians' discovery of an ancient god and demon's legacy deep within the Great Mountains, not just the two of them, but the entire strength of the barbarians has greatly increased. From the chieftain and high priest to their soldiers, all have been enhanced. Given this, it will not be easy for Da Xia's border defenses to push the barbarians back to the Great Mountains like they did twenty-some years ago." Gu Chen nodded slightly upon hearing this. Some time had passed since the barbarians received the legacy of the ancient god and demon. At that time, Gu Chen was not even a martial arts master, but now he had grown into one of the most prominent figures in the Nine States. He understood the concerns of Qin Wu and Ji Yuan. Putting aside everything else, just the barbarian chief and the high priest were a great challenge for Da Xia. "First thing tomorrow morning, I will personally make a trip to Yan State," said Gu Chen. Hearing that Gu Chen would personally go to Yan State, both Ji Yuan and Qin Wu's expressions brightened instantly. Even though Gu Chen's current cultivation was still at the Communicating Spirit realm, and his enemies were in the Coagulation Field realm, they couldn't help but feel much more reassured upon hearing that Gu Chen would go in person. It was as if, with Gu Chen taking action, there was no problem that couldn't be solved. At that moment, Gu Chen looked at Ji Yuan and added, "By the way, Your Majesty, has there been any movement from King Huai during this time?" "No," Ji Yuan shook his head and said, "Since the battle at Qi Yun Mountain, the Imperial Uncle has been quiet, and we have noticed no significant actions from him." Gu Chen nodded, knowing that King Huai would not give up so easily. The current calm was only temporary or perhaps a façade. He was waiting for the right moment to strike Gu Chen with a thunderous blow. "In this upcoming event with the barbarians, I hope you won't get involved, and don't try to take advantage while I'm away. Otherwise, the day I return to Tiandu will be the day of your demise!" Gu Chen thought to himself, his eyes growing colder. Sensing the increasing chill in Gu Chen's demeanor, Ji Yuan and Qin Wu both felt a sudden jolt in their hearts, vaguely understanding why. However, both chose not to inquire further, tacitly. "Since that's the case, then I'll trouble you to personally visit the border tomorrow. If you need support, inform me at any time, and I will give you my full support," Emperor Ji Yuan said. "Alright." Gu Chen nodded, and after the three discussed for a while longer, he left the place. He would have to inform his second uncle and aunt, as well as his cousin, of the news later upon returning to Gu Mansion. Though apologetic, with the barbarians about to emerge from the Great Mountains again, Gu Chen was the only one in Da Xia who could handle the situation. After Gu Chen left, Qin Wu turned to Ji Yuan and said, "Your Majesty, once Gu Chen returns this time, I intend to offer the position of Deputy Leader of the Jing Tian Department to him." Ji Yuan nodded as if he had anticipated this and said, "Qin Command can decide on this matter. Whatever you decide, I will not object in any way." Qin Wu sighed and said, "He is more suited for this position than I am now. In the future, he will be the pillar of the state for Da Xia." Ji Yuan agreed wholeheartedly with Qin Wu's statement. As the two gazed in the direction Gu Chen had departed, their eyes were filled with deep expectation. For some reason, they both now had a feeling that as long as Gu Chen was present, this world would not fall into chaos.