Gou's Liver Experience in the World of Demons and Demons

He hadn't witnessed this ancient secret method of returning to the primordial state in his previous life, but he had heard of it. It was said to involve the supreme mystery of the origin of life, and could only be performed by ancient families with extremely profound foundations. The foundation of the Tantai family was indeed unfathomable.

He carefully recalled all his gains from the Azure Dragon's Secret Treasury. Although there were many rare items among them, none of them were truly treasures specifically designed to stabilize the soul and promote the perfect fusion of body and soul.

Such treasures are extremely rare in the world.

Just as he was pondering, the door to the quiet room was gently pushed open, and a petite figure in fiery red walked in. It was none other than Tantai Xuefei, who had returned.

She still looked like a seven or eight-year-old girl, but her face had lost its previous laziness and casualness, and gained a more serious expression.

She walked up to Gu Sheng, tilted her head up, and asked him directly.

"Gu Sheng, is there anything you brought out of the Azure Dragon's Secret Treasury... that can help me?"

She adopted a humble attitude, neither directly demanding nor setting a price as she had when discussing business. Instead, she used the word "help," with a hint of barely perceptible expectation in her eyes.

Gu Sheng looked at her, shook his head calmly, and spoke in a peaceful tone.

"I'm sorry, Pavilion Master Xuefei. I have carefully examined all the spoils, and there are no specific rare and precious materials among them that can stabilize the soul source and promote the fusion of spirit and body."

Upon hearing this, a clear look of disappointment flashed in Tantai Xuefei's eyes, and her chubby face fell. She muttered under her breath.

"As expected, there isn't any... Well, those kinds of treasures that have miraculous effects on the origin of the soul are extremely rare. If Venerable Azure Dragon himself had one, he probably wouldn't have kept it until now."

Gu Sheng calmly observed Tantai Xuefei's reaction, but his mind was quickly weighing the options.

He couldn't find anything that could directly help her, but as the Pill Emperor in his previous life, he wasn't without relevant pill formulas or solutions in his mind. It's just that those methods either required rarer main ingredients or involved extremely dangerous processes.

He was considering whether it was worth the effort to find or even refine such a elixir for this incredibly talented and well-connected genius from the Tantai family in order to win her over.

Tantai Xuefei seemed to understand that she couldn't force it. She took a deep breath, suppressed her disappointment, and waved to Gu Sheng.

"Never mind, if you don't have it, you don't have it. Sorry for bothering you."

After saying that, she didn't linger any longer and turned to leave the quiet room, her fiery red figure appearing somewhat forlorn.

After Tantai Xuefei left, Gu Sheng waved his hand, and pure true energy and condensed spiritual power intertwined, setting up a barrier in the quiet room to isolate those who might try to probe from the outside.

Then, he took out the specially made communication magic crystal that Tantai Xueli had secretly given him before he left the Great Wilderness City.

He channeled a wisp of his true energy into it, and the crystal immediately emitted a soft white light, which rippled outwards like water, enveloping Gu Sheng. A moment later, the white light projected a clear figure in front of him.

The figure was clearly disguised; her appearance was ordinary and her clothes were simple, but Gu Sheng recognized her at a glance—her eyes were as cold as a deep pool, and she exuded a unique, aloof aura. It was none other than Tantai Xueli.

"Xue Li".

Gu Sheng cut to the chase and asked directly.

"What is your relationship with Tantai Xuefei of Fallen Moon City?"

The illusory image of Tantai Xueli projected by the crystal nodded slightly, her voice coming through the crystal, carrying her unique coolness, but with a rather certain tone.

"We have a very good relationship. Although Xuefei is my uncle's daughter, she grew up with me and Sister Bingtang since childhood and we have a deep bond. Our Tantai family has a strict system of power succession, and the relationships among our peers are generally harmonious with little internal strife."

Gu Sheng nodded and continued to ask.

"Regarding her, if I know anything about her, could I tell you? Or should I keep it a secret from her?"

The illusory figure of Tantai Xueli remained silent for a moment, seemingly considering its words, before slowly speaking.

Xuefei is naturally a trustworthy person.

But Qingyun..."

Her tone became unusually serious.

"If what you know involves the secrets of her rebirth, or any important secrets that could cause trouble, in order to avoid you being dragged into an unnecessary vortex and falling into danger..."

My advice is that you shouldn't interfere lightly, let alone offer help. I want Xuefei to recover her strength and regain her former glory more than anyone else, but I absolutely don't want to see you put yourself in danger by helping her.

There are some boundaries that we cannot cross for the time being.

Her answer clearly stated her position—she trusted Tantai Xuefei, but cared more about Gu Sheng's safety.

The information revealed here gave Gu Sheng a deeper understanding of the complex situation that might exist within the Tantai family, as well as the hidden risks behind the "Spiritual Embryo Reshaping" secret technique.

The scales in his mind regarding whether or not to help Tantai Xuefei seemed to have undergone a new consideration.

After communicating with Tantai Xueli through the crystal, Tantai Xueli took the initiative to cut off the supply of true energy. The cold and ethereal phantom she projected flickered slightly before dissipating into the air.

Gu Sheng waved his hand to dispel the barrier he had set up. After a moment's thought, he used his soul to send an invitation to Tantai Xuefei, who had just left, asking her to come to a quieter side hall where she could be sure no one would disturb them.

A moment later, the door to the side hall was pushed open, and Tantai Xuefei, rubbing her still sleepy eyes, staggered in, muttering to herself.

"What's wrong? Why are you being so mysterious? I just lay down a little while ago..."

Gu Sheng didn't beat around the bush and spoke directly.

"Regarding your recovery of your strength, perhaps I have a way to help you."

Tantai Xuefei abruptly stopped rubbing her eyes. She lowered her hand, her big, dark eyes filled with disbelief and suspicion as she looked Gu Sheng up and down.

"You? What can you possibly do? Don't be ridiculous. Our ancestors and elders tried everything they could, and they barely managed to restore me to the peak of the Heavenly King Realm. This new body has too many limitations..."

"What I said is true."

Gu Sheng interrupted her, his tone calm yet carrying an undeniable certainty.

Seeing Gu Sheng's serious gaze, Tantai Xuefei's sleepiness and doubt vanished instantly, replaced by disbelief, as well as an overwhelming excitement and elation!

She took a sudden step forward, her voice trembling slightly with excitement.

"You...you're serious?! You're not lying to me?! Gu Sheng, no, Pavilion Master Gu! If you can really help me, you'll be the greatest benefactor of my life, Tantai Xuefei!"

She has been trapped in this seemingly young but actually extremely restrictive "innate body" for a full eight years! From the moment this body was born, she was at the Heavenly King Realm, but after eight years, she has only barely recovered to the peak of the Heavenly King Realm. It seems that she is only one step away from the Venerable Realm, where she once dominated the world, but in reality, there is an insurmountable chasm between them! If she could return to the Venerable Realm, with her talent and foundation, she would surely occupy a place in this era of upheaval and change in the Eastern Wilderness. This would be crucial for her personally, and even for the entire Tantai family's plans in the Eastern Wilderness!

Gu Sheng remained expressionless, raised his hand and gestured for her to calm down.

“I can help you. But on the condition that you keep everything we said and did today, and the things I did to help you, absolutely confidential. You must not reveal a single word to anyone, including your ancestors, and the two Pavilion Masters, Bingtang and Xueli.” Upon hearing this, Tantai Xuefei’s excited mood calmed down slightly, and a solemn expression appeared on her small face.

She hesitated for a moment, then said with a firm look in her eyes.

“I understand! This opportunity is crucial to the foundation of my cultivation path, and it is also your secret. I will never reveal it to anyone!”

She thought about it and came up with several solutions.

“I can open my mind and let you erase the relevant memories; or, I can make the strictest martial arts oath, and if I break it, I will suffer a backlash from my inner demons and lose all my cultivation.”
I also possess an ancient treasure called the 'Covenant of Secrecy,' which can be used to forge a soul contract. Those who violate it will suffer the backlash of the contract, their souls scattered and destroyed!

Gu Sheng shook his head.

"Eliminating memory traces is too obvious and may arouse the scrutiny and suspicion of your elders, which is inappropriate."

After a moment's thought, he made a decision.

"I will then teach you a special method of swearing oaths. You can use this method to swear an oath to my title."

Tantai Xuefei nodded without hesitation.

"Okay! Send it to me!"

Gu Sheng pointed his fingers like a sword, and a wisp of soul light containing profound information pointed towards Tantai Xuefei's brow. Tantai Xuefei did not resist, allowing the wisp of light to enter her sea of ​​consciousness.

She closed her eyes and carefully studied the oath-taking method called "Beichen Oath." The more she studied it, the more shocked she became.

This method, though seemingly simple, points directly to the origin of the soul and connects with the power of the rules in the dark. Its profound mystery far surpasses all the oaths and secret techniques she knows!

A moment later, she opened her eyes, glanced at Gu Sheng with a complicated expression, and asked no more questions.

Following the guidance of the Dharma, she used the power of her soul to condense an extremely complex imprint deep within her own consciousness, imbued with an ancient and desolate aura.

Then, with a solemn expression, she solemnly swore an oath in the voice of her soul.

"I, Tantai Xuefei, hereby swear by the very essence of my soul, and solemnly swear to the Venerable Emperor Beichen Dan by the Beichen Oath Method."

From this day forward, I will never, in any form or by any means, actively or passively, disclose to any living being anything concerning Lord Gu Sheng's identity, abilities, or secrets! Any disobedience will result in the punishment of the Emperor's rules: the disintegration of my soul source, and eternal damnation!

The moment she uttered the four words "Beichen Dandi", a sudden change occurred!
Deep within Gu Sheng's sea of ​​consciousness, the vast and silent Emperor Realm soul power seemed to be summoned and drawn by some mysterious force. A blurry yet supremely majestic soul projection, seemingly above all the heavens and myriad paths, separated out on its own.

Ignoring the distance in space, it instantly crossed over and precisely entered the newly formed oath imprint in Tantai Xuefei's sea of ​​consciousness!
"Om-!"

The oath imprint shone brightly, and the soul projection belonging to Emperor Beichen was deeply imprinted within it, like the most core mark, completely merging with it. Then the light subsided, and the oath was officially established!
Tantai Xuefei's body trembled violently, her eyes widened suddenly, her small face filled with extreme shock and astonishment. She stared at Gu Sheng as if she had seen a ghost, her mouth opened, but she couldn't utter a single word!
Bei...Beichen Alchemy Emperor? ! !
That title of Emperor, existing only in ancient legends and representing the supreme authority in alchemy?! Gu Sheng… he… he is actually…

The overwhelming amount of information left her mind blank, almost completely losing the ability to think.

This was a thousand times more shocking than when she learned that the Azure Dragon's Secret Treasure had been opened!
Gu Sheng looked at her, who was so shocked she was almost petrified, and spoke calmly, breaking the silence.

There's no need to be so restrained and alarmed.

With this oath imprinted on you, even if your Tantai family patriarch personally intervenes and uses his supreme power to probe your sea of ​​consciousness, he will not be able to force you to reveal anything related to me.

Furthermore, if any external force were to forcibly touch this core imprint, it would activate on its own, resulting in... your soul being annihilated in an instant, beyond saving.

Upon hearing this, Tantai Xuefei shivered and only then did she slightly recover from the boundless shock.

She subconsciously swallowed, and her gaze towards Gu Sheng completely changed, filled with indescribable awe and complexity.

Immediately, a look of annoyance and confusion appeared on her small face, and she muttered to herself.

"Oh my god... I... did I swear too soon? Such explosive news, and I can only keep it to myself, I can't even tell Sister Bingtang and Sister Xueli... I'm so suffocating!"

Seeing her anxious and distressed expression, Gu Sheng couldn't help but find it somewhat amusing, and his tone softened a bit.

"Alright, put your thoughts aside. Now, let's talk about how to help you regain your strength."

Tantai Xuefei quickly took a few deep breaths, forcibly suppressing the turbulent emotions in her heart, and tried her best to make her expression look normal. However, the light flashing in her big eyes still betrayed the turmoil in her heart.

She nodded obediently.

"Well, you tell me and I listen."

"Relax, don't be so reserved."

Gu Sheng gestured for her to relax, and then said.

"The method is actually not complicated. I will use my soul power to help you cleanse and refine your physical body."

"Soul refining the physical body?"

Tantai Xuefei was somewhat puzzled.

"good."

Gu Sheng explained.

"Your 'innate body' is of extremely high quality, but its growth is extremely slow, unable to fully support your originally powerful soul, resulting in a barrier between your spirit and body, which limits your recovery and growth."

Through the special refinement of my soul power, its potential can be stimulated, its essence strengthened, enabling it to bear more power and accelerating the fusion of your soul and body. This is currently the simplest, most direct, and most effective method.

He paused, his tone becoming serious.

"However, during the process, you need to completely relax your mind and not resist in the slightest. Otherwise, the two powerful soul forces will clash within your body, and with the strength of my soul force, it will instantly crush your soul. You should know the consequences."

Tantai Xuefei was shocked, but she also understood the key point.

She nodded vigorously, her little face full of determination.

"I understand! Don't worry, I know what's important! I will trust you completely and will not resist!"

She thought for a moment, then said again.

"This matter is of utmost importance. I need to adjust my state of mind and body to be at their best. Once everything is ready, I will ask for your assistance..." (End of Chapter)