Cultivation: I Have a Skill Level Panel

After successfully cultivating the Dharma Golden Body,

Gu Yun was in no rush to exit his seclusion. He continued to practice inside his cave abode, which was rich in Spiritual Qi.

After all,

the Inner Sect competition, held once every fifty years, was less than half a year away.

This gave Gu Yun a sense of urgency.

[You diligently practice the Eight Desolates Star Slash. With a single slash, stars fall from the sky. Eight Desolates Star Slash Skill Level +3%.]

[You tirelessly practice the Wind and Thunder Annihilation Saber. Wind and thunder rise, and the void is extinguished. Wind and Thunder Annihilation Saber Skill Level +2%.]

[You race against time to practice Starfire Spreads. A single spark can set a vast prairie ablaze. Starfire Spreads Skill Level +3%.]

[You work day and night to painstakingly cultivate the Nine Tribulations Thunder Gang Decision. Thunder cracks open the heavens. Nine Tribulations Thunder Gang Decision Skill Level +5%.]

....

After he finished practicing his Cultivation Techniques and other techniques,

Gu Yun began to practice Alchemy.

[You attempt to refine the True Spirit Pill with absolute concentration. After twenty cauldron explosions, you are covered in soot and utterly discouraged, but you have become increasingly familiar with the properties of the True Spirit Pill. Success rate for the True Spirit Pill has reached 60%. Alchemy Skill Level +10%.]

[You focus your full attention on refining the Calm Heart Pill. After ten cauldron explosions, you finally succeed. Alchemy Skill Level +5%.]

...

「One month later.」

Celestial Wood Dao Peak, Tongmu Valley. This was the Daoist ground of Jiang Tingbai, the Peak Master of Celestial Wood Dao Peak.

A colossal, ancient tree soared into the sky like a massive canopy piercing the clouds, covering the land for hundreds of miles around.

Its branches cascaded down like three thousand waterfalls, and countless massive roots descended from them, anchoring deep into the earth’s soil.

They absorbed the rich Spiritual Qi to nourish its growth, appearing like countless avatars of the tree, blotting out the sun and sky.

Amidst the swirling clouds and mist, vibrant purples and reds could be glimpsed, dotting the landscape. The air was filled with a vibrant, lively aura.

It was intoxicating!

The Spiritual Qi was so dense it had condensed into a mist. It felt as if a single breath could loosen the bottleneck of one’s Cultivation!

Beneath the shade of this incomparably massive, Heaven-Reaching tree,

stood a figure shrouded in a hazy glow, exuding an incredibly profound Heaven and Earth Dao Rhythm.

He was a middle-aged man with white hair, wearing a green Daoist Robe, his hair pinned up with a crown. With a dignified expression, he held a Token inscribed with a Wood Seal.

His gaze, which seemed to pierce through everything, was fixed on Gu Yun.

"Did Old Ghost Chu have you deliver this to me?"

Although Jiang Tingbai phrased it as a question, his eyes held a look of certainty.

After all, he couldn’t be more familiar with this Tongmu Order.

’I never thought that after all these years, it would return to me like this.’

"Yes,

I was in the Great Yan Dynasty when I was saved by Elder Chu.

Before I left, Elder Chu asked me to deliver this."

Gu Yun said, cupping his fist in his palm in a respectful salute, his eyes filled with reverence.

"Mm, alright.

I understand now."

Jiang Tingbai waved his hand slightly, signaling for Gu Yun to dispense with the formalities, and spoke in a deep voice.

"In that case, Elder,"

"this disciple will take his leave."

Gu Yun cupped his fist in his palm again,

intending to depart.

At that moment, Jiang Tingbai’s expression was calm as he looked at Gu Yun with his profound gaze.

He had been surprised from the first moment he saw him.

’This person is extremely young, yet his Cultivation has already reached the True Martial Realm Eighth Layer.’

’Furthermore, his Physique is formidable, his True Yuan is vast, and his Spiritual Sense is powerful.’

’He is clearly someone with an exceptionally deep foundation.’

’And what’s more, he’s from the Celestial Thunder Dao Peak.’

’His combat strength must be immense!’

’So young...’

’He’s probably no less impressive than that fellow who went to the Central Earth Domain.’

’What a monster!’

’If I’m not mistaken, this young man must be my old friend Sikong Zheng’s new disciple.’

’Coupled with the fact that Old Ghost Chu’s Tongmu Order has returned to my hands...’

’...it wouldn’t hurt to grant him a fortuitous opportunity.’

’Besides, it can be considered nurturing a genius for the Sect.’

’In that case...’

After thinking it over, Jiang Tingbai made his decision.

He then spoke up.

"Young man, not so fast."

"The Tongmu Secret Realm of my Celestial Wood Dao Peak will be opening soon. Are you interested?"

Hearing this, Gu Yun, who was about to leave, stopped in his tracks. He turned his head and asked in confusion, "The Tongmu Secret Realm?"

"Yes. The Tongmu Secret Realm is a Heaven and Earth Secret Realm belonging to my Celestial Wood Dao Peak. It opens once every hundred years, and it is due to open in the next few days," Jiang Tingbai explained.

"But I am not a disciple of Celestial Wood Dao Peak.

Is it appropriate for me to enter this Secret Realm?"

Gu Yun was naturally interested in a secret realm that opened only once a century,

but he was not, after all, a disciple of the Celestial Wood Dao Peak.

"Hahaha,

If I permit you to enter, then you may enter.

We are all members of the same Sect.

What’s the harm in that?"

Jiang Tingbai said with a hearty laugh.

"Then I must thank you, Elder Jiang!"

Gu Yun said, cupping his fist in gratitude.

But at that moment, Jiang Tingbai’s tone suddenly shifted.

"However,

my Celestial Wood Dao Peak has always persuaded others through ’virtue.’

First, you will have a friendly spar with one of my disciples.

Let them see if your ’virtue’ is strong enough to convince the masses.

Lest they think I would allow just anyone to enter."

As his voice fell, Jiang Tingbai waved his hand, sending out a message.

Soon, a figure resembling a streak of green light cut across the sky.

In an instant, it traversed the void and landed before Jiang Tingbai.

The person wore a light blue long robe, with a tall, straight posture and a handsome face.

Pei Ye cupped his fist respectfully and said, "Master!"

"Mm. I assume you already understand my intentions.

Then let’s begin."

Jiang Tingbai said with a slight nod.

A moment later, the two of them moved to a clearing not far away.

"Junior Brother Gu, if you please!"

Pei Ye took a step forward, a smile on his face. He gave Gu Yun a cupped-fist salute and then made a gesture of invitation.

’Although he wasn’t happy that a disciple from another peak was taking one of the few spots in their Celestial Wood Dao Peak’s Tongmu Secret Realm, which only opened once a century, it was his Master’s command, after all. Even if he was unwilling, what could he do?’

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