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

Within his sea of ​​consciousness, the divine thought of the Lord of Myriad Manifestations remained silent for a moment, and finally, only a faint, almost inaudible response came.

"Ah."

The response was neither approving nor encouraging, but neither was it dismissive.

It's more like... tacit approval.

Shi Wufeng felt a chill run down his spine, followed by an even more intense surge of excitement and killing intent.

He clenched his fists, feeling the surging spiritual power of the Venerable Realm within his body, and turned his gaze back towards the Imperial City, a ferocious smile spreading across his lips.

Gu Sheng... your death is near!

Inside the Wanbao Hall, in a quiet room.

Gu Sheng sat cross-legged, holding the "Great Dao Nirvana Pearl" in his palm, its light now much dimmer. The crimson "Nirvana" power, like a trickle, was continuously poured into the "Thousand Illusions Dao" bones corresponding to his legs, guided by his exquisite spiritual power.

He could clearly feel that the Daoist principles of the Thousand Illusions Path were being optimized and perfected little by little.

Those areas that were originally blurry, awkward, and not functioning smoothly gradually became clear, smooth, and perfectly natural under the nourishment of the power of "Nirvana." The Dao bone itself also became more crystalline and resilient, as if it had undergone a new round of tempering.

His understanding of the rules of "change," "imitation," "illusion," and "psychedelic" flowed out like clear spring water from his perfected Daoist essence, allowing Gu Sheng's comprehension and control of the Thousand Illusions Dao to improve at a visible speed.

He was secretly delighted. At this rate, the Thousand Illusions Path would surely reach a higher level and become much more powerful before dawn.

However, at this crucial moment when everything was proceeding smoothly—

A sudden change has occurred!

The skull at Gu Shengdao's head, representing the earliest and most mysterious "Dao of Fate" that he had comprehended, suddenly burst forth with dazzling starlight without warning! This starlight was not emitted outwards, but rather erupted from within the skull, instantly illuminating his entire illusory sea of ​​consciousness!

An indescribable power, seemingly originating from the river of fate itself, ancient, vast, and carrying an undeniable sense of "destiny," suddenly erupted from the skull of the Fate Master! This power was not an attack, but rather carried a supreme "priority"!
It ignored Gu Sheng's spiritual guidance and the original flow of the "Great Dao Nirvana Pearl" power. Like an extremely domineering monarch, it directly and ruthlessly cut off the torrent of crimson "Nirvana" power surging towards the Thousand Illusion Dao Bone!
"what?!"

Gu Sheng was greatly alarmed and hurriedly mobilized all his mental energy, attempting to regain control and intercept the force that had been forcibly redirected. However, the power originating from the Dao of Fate seemed to be far beyond the level that his current mental energy could interfere with!

His spiritual power touched that force, just like a stream trying to stop a rushing river, it was instantly washed away and had no effect whatsoever!

They could only watch helplessly as the pure and vast power of the "Nirvana" Dao, originally intended to perfect the Thousand Illusions Dao, was forcibly drawn and stripped away by the starlight power erupting from the skull of the Fate Master. Then, like a hundred rivers flowing into the sea, it all disappeared into the skull and was greedily devoured and absorbed by the mysterious and unpredictable skull of the Fate Master!
The whole process was lightning fast, and Gu Sheng had no time to make any effective responses.

When he came to his senses...

The remaining power within the "Great Dao Nirvana Pearl" had been completely plundered by Si Ming Dao! The pearl dimmed completely, turning into an ordinary crimson glass pearl, lying quietly in his palm, its "Nirvana" Dao essence utterly exhausted.

The process of perfecting the Thousand Illusions Path was abruptly interrupted, remaining at a point close to perfection but ultimately falling short.

"This……"

Gu Sheng was momentarily stunned, a strong sense of astonishment and... a trace of anger welling up in his heart.

What's going on with the Fate Path? Why did it suddenly "seize" the power that rightfully belonged to the Thousand Illusions Path? This completely disrupted his plans!
He attempted to communicate with the Dao body through his mind, especially sensing the skull of the Dao Master of Destiny.

However, after Si Mingdao absorbed the power of the "Great Dao Nirvana Pearl," apart from the brilliant starlight slowly receding and returning to its usual deep and dark, seemingly containing endless starry sky calm appearance, it did not give him any clear feedback or explanation.

Gu Sheng frowned.

He wasn't without a way to handle the situation. If he used the power of his soul's origin to forcibly separate the power that had merged with the Path of Fate, there might still be a chance to transfer it into the Path of Thousand Illusions. But doing so was extremely risky!
The Dao of Fate is one of the core foundations of his Dao body, complementing other Daos such as Longevity, Divine Resurrection, and Thousand Illusions, forming a delicate and fragile balance. Forcibly separating it could very likely damage the Dao essence of the Dao of Fate, and might even trigger a chain reaction, causing problems with the entire Dao body and damaging its foundation!
To risk damaging the core of the Thousand Illusions Path for the sake of a slight improvement in the Thousand Illusions Path? This is clearly not worth the risk.

"Should we... just go along with this mistake?"

Gu Sheng felt helpless.

He carefully sensed the changes in the Path of Fate, trying to find out why it was "stealing" power.

At first, there seemed to be no obvious difference. Si Mingdao's skull remained deep and profound, his aura mysterious, as if the plunder had never occurred.

But gradually, Gu Sheng noticed a very subtle, yet real, change.

His "vision" seems to have changed somewhat.

It's not an enhancement of visual acuity, but a deeper level of "perception".

He looked at the thin, drifting spiritual energy in the quiet room. Originally, this energy had simply floated and flowed randomly. But now, in his eyes, the movement of this energy seemed… to have a discernible pattern?
No, it wasn't just their trajectories; he could even vaguely "see" their movements in the next moment... It was as if an invisible "thread" connected the present with the extremely short future, allowing him to "predict" where these spiritual particles would appear and how they would move in the next moment!
This is not a recollection of the fate of the "past," nor a vague glimpse into the "future," but a clearer, more direct ability to "predict" micro-changes in the current environment!
A thought struck Gu Sheng, and he tried to extend this perception outward. The walls, the furniture, and even the scenery further out the window... Although he couldn't "predict" their movement as clearly as he could with spiritual energy, he could sense a subtle "trend," as if he could capture the most likely direction of their impending change!
"This is……"

A startling light suddenly flashed in Gu Sheng's eyes! He understood instantly!

This is not a simple enhancement of vision or perception! This is... a qualitative change in the ability of "prediction"! It is a positive transformation of the Daoist Master of Fate after absorbing the Daoist essence of "Nirvana" containing the power of "rebirth" and "perfecting essence" from the "Great Dao Nirvana Pearl," which is related to the "present" and the "near future"!

Originally, the Dao of Fate leaned more towards the mysterious and macroscopic trajectory of destiny, but now it seems to have developed a more practical and combat-oriented microscopic predictive ability!

This ability plays an immeasurable role in discerning changes in enemy techniques, predicting attack trajectories, and even seizing opportunities in battle! In some aspects, its value may even surpass the perfection of the Thousand Illusions Path!

"I see……"

The dissatisfaction and anger Gu Sheng felt due to the disruption of his plans vanished instantly, replaced by an unexpected surprise and enlightenment. Si Mingdao's seemingly "domineering and forceful" act was not without purpose; rather, it was based on its own Daoist characteristics, making a choice that was potentially "better" for Gu Sheng overall!

It enhanced Gu Sheng's ability to "predict" and "observe" the combat environment, energy flow, and the movements of both allies and enemies, which undoubtedly greatly improved his combat skills and survivability! "A loss may turn out to be a blessing in disguise..."

Gu Sheng muttered to himself, a slight smile appearing on his face.

He no longer dwelled on the incompleteness of the Thousand Illusions Path, but began to carefully comprehend and familiarize himself with this newfound "predictive" ability, attempting to combine it with his own combat awareness.

The night passed quietly as Gu Sheng immersed himself in understanding and adapting.

As the first rays of dawn appeared on the eastern horizon, casting a soft glow through the window into the quiet room, Gu Sheng slowly opened his eyes.

Within his deep eyes, it seemed as if countless stars were swirling, dark and mysterious, more unfathomable than ever before. Upon closer inspection, in the depths of his pupils, there appeared to be extremely tiny specks of starlight, appearing and disappearing, as if reflecting the most subtle trajectories and changes in the world.

Overnight, his temperament seemed to have undergone a subtle yet profound change. He lost some of his previous sharpness and outward appearance, and gained a more restrained vastness and mystery, like a deep nebula, seemingly calm, yet containing indescribable power and mystery.

He stood up, stretched his muscles and bones, felt his blood and energy were abundant, and was in peak condition.

Pushing open the door, I saw a graceful figure walking towards me from a short distance away, seemingly about to knock. It was Tantai Xueli.

Seeing Gu Sheng push open the door and come out, Tantai Xueli was slightly taken aback, a hint of surprise flashing in her beautiful eyes.

"Brother Gu Sheng, you... are you ready? I was just about to call you."

Gu Sheng looked at her with a gentle yet confident smile on his face, as if he had already anticipated her arrival.

"I knew you would come. Let's go, it's almost time."

Tantai Xueli was startled again.

Gu Sheng's words were too natural, as if everything was within his expectations.

She suppressed the strange feeling in her heart, nodded, but her gaze involuntarily fell on Gu Sheng again, a hint of bewilderment in her eyes.

She keenly sensed that Gu Sheng before her seemed different from yesterday. If the Gu Sheng before was like a peerless divine weapon hidden in its sheath, its sharpness concealed yet still allowing one to feel its uniqueness and distinctiveness.

At this moment, Gu Sheng is more like a deep and boundless starry sky. Beneath the mystery, vastness, and tranquility, there seems to be endless secrets and possibilities, making him even more difficult to understand, yet irresistibly attractive.

"Brother Gu Sheng...you seem...a little different?"

Tantai Xueli asked softly.

Gu Sheng smiled, but did not answer directly. He simply said...

"Perhaps... it's because I feel more confident about the upcoming battle. The life-or-death arena at the Myriad Manifestations Holy Land must be fully prepared?"

Tantai Xueli composed herself and nodded.

"Yes, the arena has already been set up a hundred miles outside the east gate of Tianyuan Imperial City. By now, there are probably quite a few spectators gathered here."

"Then let's go."

Gu Sheng took the lead and walked towards the outside of the Wanbao Hall. Tantai Xueli quickly followed.

The two walked one after the other through the magnificent yet tranquil corridors inside the Wanbao Hall. The Wanbao Hall servants they encountered along the way bowed respectfully upon seeing Gu Sheng, their eyes filled with awe and curiosity. Rumors of the great battle outside the city last night had clearly already spread within a small circle inside the hall.

As Gu Sheng walked into the magnificent main hall of Wanbaodian, his gaze inadvertently swept over an ordinary maid standing demurely to one side of the entrance.

It was the clone controlled by Jin'er.

The maid seemed to sense Gu Sheng's gaze and subtly raised her head slightly, facing Gu Sheng's direction, performing the proper etiquette of a maid of the Wanbao Palace with an extremely slight yet standard gesture. Her movements were natural and no different from the other maids around her.

However, in the instant their eyes met, Gu Sheng's eyes, which had already transformed and contained the power of fate prediction, keenly caught a trace of something that he had not noticed yesterday...

Deep within the brow of Jin'er's maid avatar, there seemed to be an extremely faint "dotted line" that barely existed on the material level, more like a projection of some kind of soul or causal connection, which appeared out of thin air and extended into the endless void, where its location was unknown!

This "dotted line" is neither a physical entity, nor energy, nor a fluctuation of mental power, but a manifestation of a more mysterious "connection" that involves the essence of existence! Gu Sheng can "see" it, but he cannot perceive where it specifically connects to, nor can he judge its distance or end point.

But a strange intuition arose in his heart—this line was very likely connected to Jin'er's "true self," or rather, the "unifying core" of her many avatars' consciousnesses!
He had never seen this phenomenon in anyone else! Even for Saint Realm experts, the connection between their clones and their main bodies is mostly maintained by soul imprints or special secret techniques, and would never be so directly manifested in this way of "causal dotted lines"!

"The Path of All Beings... is indeed unpredictable and mysterious."

Gu Sheng thought to himself.

Perhaps this is a unique "trace" or "characteristic" produced after cultivating the "Path of All Beings" and dividing and injecting the origin of the soul into countless clones? If his Path of Fate had not just undergone a transformation, gaining stronger insight and predictive abilities, he probably wouldn't have been able to detect this subtle anomaly.

He didn't linger. He withdrew his gaze and, together with Tantai Xueli, stepped out of the magnificent gate of the Wanbao Hall.

Outside the gate, the first rays of dawn broke, and a new day had begun in Tianyuan Imperial City. Meanwhile, a hundred miles east of the city, a life-or-death arena battle awaited his arrival.

Gu Sheng stared at the thin line between Jin'er's eyebrows that stretched into the endless void, a line that was imperceptible to ordinary people, and his mind raced.

"The Path of Fate controls the trajectory of destiny and observes the connections between cause and effect... The Path of All Beings divides the soul into countless forms, seemingly independent, but in reality, they share the same origin and are one. Its essence may also involve the differentiation and integration of the soul's origin."

It also involves a deep connection between 'cause and effect' and 'existence'... Could it be that the Dao of Fate possesses some kind of restraint or unique insight into this forbidden path involving the division of the soul and the confusion of cause and effect? ​​(End of Chapter)