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La0o9
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Gu Qing Shan scanned through his Inventory Bag with his inner sight.
The cultivation jade tag has disappeared!
The mountain-sized jade tag containing all of Bai Hua sectâs cultivation scriptures had been taken by someone without him knowing.
Having reached his place in the world today, Gu Qing Shan could already be considered a first-rate, if not the very best, sword cultivator within the Boundless Void, but someone had done the impossible and took something on his person without him noticing.
.
Very few people would be able to achieve this.
ââand that person only took the Bai Hua sectâs cultivation jade tag.
Itâs Shifu.
Itâs definitely her.
ââI really couldnât tell when Shifu did it at all!
Alright.
The truth has been made very clear.
Shifu had indeed arrived.
Gu Qing Shanâs lips perked up a small bit before readjusting his yaksha mask, then lazily walked back.
The last time I cooperated with Shifu was during the Tribulation at Mount Sumeru.
I wonder how strong Shifu had actually become?
However, since sheâs remaining hidden among the wraiths without showing up, she must be a little bit wary of that Apocalypse.
Otherwise, she would have already come to discuss with me on how to get rid of all the Apocalypses.
ââjust like how we discussed catching the Phoenix as their mount at the Divine Mountain.
âGreetings, Wraith Might sirâ
Gu Qing Shan stepped aside and bowed to greet another Wraith Might.
After waiting for the other party to pass, he once again resumed walking.
The middle of noon had gone by, so the Wraith Temple was slowly becoming busy again.
At some unknown point, everyone had begun to discuss a single matter.
âââthe giant eyeball was continuously approaching the Wraith realm, and would reach them very soon.
Everyoneâs expressions were full of anxiety like before a huge battle while they sent out orders one after another.
Some especially powerful wraiths and angels had even received orders to sortie, so they were quickly leaving the Wraith Temple before taking flight.
Gu Qing Shan continued his casual stroll, occasionally stepping aside for others to go ahead.
After spending a bit more time, he finally returned to their resting room.
âYouâre finally back, but big brother Leng still hasnât returned, what now!?â
Zhao Jiu Xuan immediately called out to him.
He had already left the hot spring and put on his cultivation clothing, currently on the verge of panicking.
âWhat are you so worried about?â Gu Qing Shan leisurely asked.
âHow can I not be? Itâs almost time for the Wraith Lordâs summon, but big brother Leng still hasnât come back!â Zhao Jiu Xuan exclaimed.
Gu Qing Shan chuckled and said: âBig brother Leng had always been a careful and meticulous person, heâs most likely there alreadyâ
A voice called out from behind them:
âYouâre right, Zhao Jiu Xuan, you should learn from Chu Feng and train your mental fortitude a bit moreâ
Demon Dragon.
He had returned.
Gu Qing Shan turned to him and asked in a whisper: âBrother Leng, is everything going well?â
âHm, Iâm going to see the Wraith Lord first, weâll talk laterâ
After saying that, Demon Dragon nodded to the two of them, then quickly left again.
Gu Qing Shan thought briefly and understood.
Demon Dragon is going to capture Cang Wu Zhang.
After his meeting with the Wraith Lords, heâll lure Cang Wu Zhang out, then knock him unconscious for me to use [Mystery of All Beings Equal].
A few hours later, he will return together with âmyselfâ at that point in time.
âSee, nothing to worry aboutâ Gu Qing Shan told Zhao Jiu Xuan.
He sat down on the table next to the hot spring, poured himself a cup of tea, but paused right as he was about to drink.
Wait.
ââwhy do I feel like something isnât quite right?
Gu Qing Shan carefully examined himself, then finally reached into his Inventory Bag with his inner sight.
Only to see that the Bai Hua sectâs cultivation jade tag had already been returned at some point!
Completely unknown to anyone!
Gu Qing Shan was stunned.
He recalled every single wraith he saw on the way back, but still couldnât detect anyone suspicious among them.
This truly is...
Gu Qing Shan couldnât help but sigh with a mind full of admiration.
ââIâm also very knowledgeable and have been through many battles, met numerous powerful entities, and seen countless mystical matters.
But when it comes to âswipingâ, no one has ever surpassed Shifu.
Since she had returned the jade tag, there must be a reason.
Gu Qing Shan pondered briefly before sending his inner sight into the jade tag.
Right away, Xie Dao Lingâs voice could be heard from the jade tag:
âQing Shan, to not alert the enemy, itâs inconvenient for us to meet for nowâ
âYour master can tell that youâve become the Chosen Saint of Huang Quan, as well as the Chosen Saint of the Wraithsââ- as a cultivator, to be able to obtain the Chosen Saint qualifications for both realms is truly unprecedented, Shifu is happy for youâ
âSince there is still some time, I will pass on a Mind Incantation to you. You must now surpass the Star River Saint and enter the Impossibly Unknown realmâ
âBeing unknown to gods and demons alike is the very first step of the Samsara Clash for Supremacyâ
Crack!
The entire jade tag broke in half, from which an orange and a yellow mass of light appeared, hovering directly above the jade tag.
As Gu Qing Shan scanned them with his inner sight, the two masses of light seemed to have received guidance and followed his inner sight into his Thought Sea.
The orange mass of light exploded into countless words that floated inside Gu Qing Shanâs Thought Sea.
As Gu Qing Shan focused on them, he saw Xie Dao Lingâs writing:
[The living beings of the Samsara may enter the Impossibly Unknown realm starting from Star River Saint realm]
[At this realm, spirit energy will be completely converted to the Samsaraâs Origin power, turning oneâs strength indiscernible and immeasurable]
[This originated from the Samsaraâs mercy, using the power of Unknown to guard the lives of the Samsaraâs living beings]
[Except for those who participate in the Samsara Clash for Supremacy, where only those who could utilize their peerless wits and strength regardless of the enemyâs strength would be able to achieve their position within the Samsara]
As the writing disappeared, the incantation of a mind technique appeared in front of Gu Qing Shan.
At the same time, lines of glowing text swiftly appeared on the War God UI:
[Youâve received a 72-word Samsara Mind Incantation]
[By sacrificing a Samsara fragment and a corresponding Divine Skill from your Chosen Saint realm, you would be able to use this incantation to achieve the Impossible Unknown realm]
[Once this is complete, no entity would be able to discern your exact strength any longer]
[From this point on, the progression of your strength will directly correlate to the number of Samsara power you wield. The more fragments of the Samsara you hold, the more powerful you will become]
[Note: This is the first step of the Samsara Clash for Supremacy]
Gu Qing Shan silently memorized the Mind Incantation, then turned to the yellow mass of light.
Lines of glowing text then showed up:
[A Huang Quan fragment that had been isolated by 36 Immortal Crafts, no entity would be able to detect its existence, not even an Apocalypse]
Gu Qing Shanâs gaze appeared moved.
ââShifu had prepared a fragment of the Huang Quan realm for me.
Shifu wasnât a Chosen Saint of the Huang Quan realm, so she didnât have a Huang Quan Divine Skill to provide him.
However, I currently have three Huang Quan Divine Skills.
[Huang Quanâs Guidance], [Forgetting River Severance], and [Devil Devour].
With the Mind Incantation, a fragment, and a Divine Skill, I can break through to Impossibly Unknown realm right now!
âPerfect! Itâs perfect! Now that a great battle approaches, being able to grow stronger is exceptionally important. If I donât at least give it a try, never mind disappointing Shifu, even I wouldnât be able to look at myself properlyâ
âI have to succeed!â
Having decided, Gu Qing Shan focused his attention on comprehending the Mind Incantation.
As the wielder of the dragon raceâs power, the authority of the River of Death, and Shroudâs companion, he had researched and learned a lot of mystical knowledge.
It could be said that at this point, Gu Qing Shanâs understanding of power and the Laws had far surpassed that of normal Professionists.
ââhe didnât even need to spend any Soul Points, with his abilities alone, he was able to comprehend the core of the Mind Incantation.
Gu Qing Shan suddenly looked up at Zhao Jiu Xuan and said: âI took a stroll outside, but didnât find anything good to eat at all, Jiu Xuan, how about you go take a look?â
ââthere was a prosperous street just outside of the Wraith Temple.
After a bit more time, the âGu Qing Shanâ of this point in time would impersonate Cang Wu Zhang and return to the end of that street with Demon Dragon through a warp formation.
âAlright, wait for me a bitâ Zhao Jiu Xuan replied.
He stood up and walked out.
Gu Qing Shan closed his eyes, stood up, then slowly walked around the hot spring.
All of a sudden.
A crimson red starlight and a mass of sorrowful yellow fog suddenly manifested from the void of space, became entangled with one another, then stood closely behind Gu Qing Shan.
The crimson red starlight was the manifestation of Wraith realmâs power, while the yellow fog was the manifestation of the Huang Quan realmâs power.
The two kinds of power became entangled increasingly more until they eventually turned into two mystical runes that flew into Gu Qing Shanâs head from the top, firmly entering his Thought Sea.
âSacrifice... the [Devil Devour] techniqueâ
Gu Qing Shan pondered shortly before putting the Huang Quan fragment in his Thought Sea into the Mind Incantation.
At the same time, a notification popped up on the War God UI:
[Through the sacrifice, your Speech Divine Skill: Devil Devour, as well as the Huang Quan realm fragment in your hand had both returned to the Samsaraâs origin]
A few moments later.
Another line of glowing text appeared:
[Youâve achieved Impossibly Unknown realm]
[Youâve completed the Saint Selection and fulfil the prerequisites of participation in the Samsara Clash of Supremacy]
[Thanks to your increased cultivation realm, you may now select one Thaumaturgy to turn into a Divine Skill belonging to either the Huang Quan or the Wraith realm]