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

Once this thought arose, it was like a seed falling to the ground, quickly taking root.

As the new bones stabilize, the remodeling of flesh and blood begins to accelerate. Pale golden blood, brimming with vitality, first forms and flows in the medullary cavity and along the main blood vessels of the new bones, making a soft gurgling sound.

Then, fascia, muscles, skin... begin to grow, cover, and take shape inch by inch along the contours of the bones at a speed visible to the naked eye.

This process is full of the miracles of life, and is accompanied by an indescribable tingling and slight stinging sensation.

Gu Sheng remained calm and composed, silently guiding the flow of qi and blood and life energy, observing every subtle change in his new body.

Time flowed on in silence. From one incense stick to two, then to an hour, half a day, a whole day…

Outside the quiet room, Tantai Xue Li stayed close by. Except for the occasional Wanbao Palace servant who brought necessary supplies, which she quietly sent away, she almost always maintained that focused and vigilant posture.

The worry in her beautiful eyes did not lessen as time went on; on the contrary, it became more distressing because of the fluctuations in qi and blood and life force that continued to emanate from the quiet room, sometimes strong and sometimes weak.

Until the morning of the third day, when the first rays of dawn pierced through the unique dome structure of the Wanbao Hall, casting soft spots of light onto the courtyard where the meditation room was located—

"Om..."

Inside the quiet room, the life force that had lasted for two days and two nights finally reached its peak, and then slowly subsided and calmed down.

Gu Sheng, who was sitting cross-legged, slowly opened his eyes.

The instant he opened his eyes!

"boom--!!"

An indescribable, terrifying surge of energy, like the sudden eruption of a volcano dormant for millennia, burst forth from his fully restored body without warning! The energy was as hot as lava, as vast as a sea of ​​blood, churning and surging, instantly filling the entire quiet room!
If the arrays and restrictions surrounding the meditation room had not been fully activated, firmly locking the interior space, the sudden burst of energy and blood would have been enough to blow this incredibly sturdy meditation room, along with half of the courtyard, away and reduce it to dust!
Gu Sheng lowered his head and clenched his fist. His newborn hand had fair skin, yet it faintly shimmered with a glassy luster, and the muscles beneath the skin were smooth and full of explosive power.

He could clearly feel his blood surging like a great river in his veins, his bones as strong as fine gold, and his fascia as tough as dragon tendons!
"The power of forty-five acupoints..."

Gu Sheng silently estimated the pure power of his physical body at this moment. When he first achieved the Great Perfection of the Glazed Golden Body, he had about forty acupoints of physical strength. But this time, thanks to the "destructive forging" from Shi Wufeng's self-destruction and the "life reshaping" from the Longevity Path, his physical strength increased by at least five acupoints, reaching an astonishing forty-five acupoints!
This is almost equivalent to the physical strength of many experts in the mid-to-late stages of the Heavenly King Realm who specialize in body refinement! This is indeed a different kind of "no destruction, no construction," where destruction brings new life, and it is even better than before.

With a thought, the terrifying surge of blood energy receded rapidly like a tide, disappearing into his body. The quiet room returned to calm, leaving only a faint lingering scent of blood energy in the air.

However, the changes in the physical body seem to be just the beginning.

The very next moment after Gu Sheng completely suppressed his vital energy—

"Boom—!!!"

From the depths of his dantian, a series of violent roars, like thunder in spring or a dam bursting, suddenly erupted! It was the sound of his cultivation bottleneck being forcefully shattered by a violent force!
The barrier of his realm, which had been at the peak of the seventh level of the sect realm and had been weakened to the extreme by repeated battles and physical reconstruction, shattered under the final push of this new life force and perfect Dao rhythm!

The boundless spiritual energy of heaven and earth was drawn in, surging even more frantically into the meditation room, flowing into Gu Sheng's body through every pore and acupoint. Within his dantian, the already incredibly refined vortex of true energy suddenly expanded, its rotation accelerating, becoming even more solid and vast!
The meridians were cleansed and widened by the purer and more powerful true energy, bringing waves of soreness, numbness, swelling, and pain, yet also an incomparably comfortable feeling.

The eighth level of the sect realm! Things will fall into place!
But this momentum of breakthrough did not stop there. The eighth level of the Grandmaster Realm had barely stabilized when the surging true energy within his dantian and the influx of spiritual energy from the outside world clashed once more!
"Crack!"

Another invisible barrier has been breached!
The quality of true qi improved once again, and the total amount surged! The meridians were further widened and consolidated, and the range and clarity of divine sense perception also improved significantly!
Ninth level of the Sect Realm! Another level broken!
From the peak of the seventh level of the Sect Realm to breaking through two barriers and reaching the ninth level of the Sect Realm, the entire process, though filled with surging energy, was exceptionally smooth, without the slightest sense of stagnation, as if it were always meant to be this way.

This is a perfect example of accumulating knowledge and experience before making a breakthrough, and achieving success naturally.

Feeling the powerful true energy surging within him like a great river, far surpassing its former quality, and his meridians becoming stronger and wider, Gu Sheng's eyes gleamed. Now, in terms of true energy cultivation alone, he had truly stood at the peak of the Sect Realm, only one step away from the Human King Realm.

"The Human King Pill..."

Gu Sheng recalled the precious pill he had obtained from the Azure Dragon Venerable's secret vault. It was a treasure pill capable of increasing the success rate of any peak-stage cultivator at the Sect Realm by more than 30% when breaking through to the Human King Realm. If he took it now, given his current accumulation and condition, he would have at least a 70-80% chance of breaking through to the Human King Realm.

But Gu Sheng only had a fleeting thought before temporarily suppressing this tempting idea.

"The secret realm that Shen Qingtan and Gu Ningshuang are about to explore must be extraordinary, since it is valued by them and seems to be related to the 'Inheritance of the Divine Forger'. The Heavenly Origin Treasure Pool is an important treasure of the Heavenly Origin Holy Land, containing special Daoist charm and pure energy, which is of great benefit to consolidating one's foundation and assisting in breakthroughs."

Gu Sheng weighed the options in his mind.

"Breaking through to the Human King realm in this quiet room is certainly safe, but it lacks opportunities and insights. It would be better to first explore the secret realm, or break through in the Heavenly Origin Treasure Pool, taking advantage of the special environment and opportunities of this treasure land. Perhaps you can gain greater benefits and lay a more solid foundation. Although the spiritual energy here is abundant, it is not the best choice for breaking through to a higher realm."

Exploring secret realms often involves both risks and opportunities, which can temper one's will and unleash potential; and sacred places like the Heavenly Origin Treasure Pool may contain unique Daoist rules in their environment, which can provide additional support for breakthroughs.

With this in mind, Gu Sheng had already made up his mind. He would not rush to take the "Human King Pill" for the time being, but would wait until he returned from the secret realm or entered the Heavenly Origin Treasure Pool before choosing an opportunity to break through to the Human King Realm.

Right now, he needs to spend a few days to properly settle down, familiarize himself with the power of the ninth level of the Sect Realm, and completely master his newborn body.

Just as he made his decision and prepared to get up and stretch his newborn body—

"Squeak."

The heavy door to the quiet room was gently pushed open from the outside.

A graceful figure appeared at the doorway, appearing somewhat hazy against the morning light streaming into the courtyard. It was none other than Tantai Xueli, who had been waiting for three whole days without truly closing her eyes.

She was still wearing that easy-to-move black dress, but the dress seemed to be slightly wrinkled because it hadn't been changed for a long time. Her beautiful face showed obvious signs of fatigue, with faint dark circles around her eyes, and her lips were a little dry.

But when she saw Gu Sheng in the center of the quiet room, who had fully recovered and whose aura was even more profound and upright than before, her beautiful eyes, which had been filled with fatigue and worry, instantly lit up, like the most brilliant stars in the night sky being ignited.

All the restraint and all the concerns seemed to be washed away at this moment by the worries and fears that had accumulated over the past three days.

Almost without hesitation, she moved gracefully, a fragrant breeze wafting through her, and threw herself into Gu Sheng's arms, wrapping her arms tightly around his waist and burying her face deep in his chest. Gu Sheng was slightly startled, but feeling the slight trembling of the delicate body in his arms and the warmth emanating from it, he quickly relaxed, a complex warmth welling up in his heart.

He raised his hand and gently patted Tantai Xueli's somewhat thin shoulder, his voice gentle yet firm.

"Alright, it's all over. Not only have my injuries healed, but my physical body has been rebuilt and is even better than before. I've also managed to break through two levels of cultivation."

Tantai Xueli nodded vigorously in his arms, but didn't let go immediately, only letting out a muffled "hmm". After several breaths, she seemed to realize that her actions were a bit too bold, and two beautiful blushes rose visibly on her pretty face, spreading all the way to her ears.

She hurriedly let go of his hand, took two small steps back, lowered her head, not daring to look into Gu Sheng's eyes, and explained in a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz, with a hint of shyness.

"I...I was just standing guard outside the door, afraid that something might go wrong with your healing, so I could help you in time...No...nothing else."

Seeing her shy yet forced composure, so different from her usual gentle and intelligent demeanor, which occasionally revealed the majesty of a young lady, Gu Sheng felt a warmth in his heart. He smiled and said earnestly.

"Thank you for your hard work these past three days, and thank you for protecting me."

Hearing Gu Sheng's thanks, Tantai Xueli's blush deepened, but she seemed to relax a lot.

She took a deep breath, trying to calm her racing heart, and raised her eyes, which had regained some clarity, to get down to business, trying to shift the ambiguous atmosphere away from the main topic.

"By the way, while you were healing, the Tianyuan Holy Land sent someone to deliver the 'Tianyuan Token'."

She took out a palm-sized token from her storage ring. It was neither gold nor jade, but warm and white, with the ancient seal characters "Tian Yuan" engraved on the front and star and cloud patterns surrounding the back, and handed it to Gu Sheng.

"According to the message from the Heavenly Origin Holy Land, the Heavenly Origin Treasure Pool will officially open in four days, and each opening will last for ten days. One Heavenly Origin Token allows you to stay in the Treasure Pool for three days. What do you think... should we first explore the secret realm that Sister Qingtan and Sister Ningshuang discovered, or should we enter the Heavenly Origin Treasure Pool first?"

Gu Sheng took the Tianyuan Token, which was cool to the touch and exuded a restrained Daoist aura. After a moment's thought, he spoke.

"Let's go to the secret realm first. Exploring the secret realm will take an unknown amount of time and there may be unforeseen circumstances. Let's settle this matter first, and then we can focus on cultivating and breaking through in the Heavenly Origin Treasure Pool without any distractions. Are Shen Qingtan and Gu Ningshuang planning to enter the secret realm on the same day?"

Tantai Xueli nodded.

"Yes, their message was very clear: at noon today, they will use the teleportation array within the Imperial City to travel directly to the area where the secret realm is located. The secret realm is not too far from the Imperial City; with the speed of the teleportation array, it will be reached in a short while."

"At noon today..."

Gu Sheng glanced at the hourglass in the corner of the quiet room. It was already early morning, and there was still plenty of time.

He suddenly remembered something and said to Tantai Xueli.

"Xue Li, there's one more thing I need your help with. Could you... summon Jin'er's clone? I need to confirm some things in person."

"Jin'er?"

Tantai Xueli was slightly taken aback and looked at Gu Sheng with some confusion.

"Brother Gu Sheng, didn't you previously think that her cultivation of the 'Path of All Beings' was quite troublesome and involved many things, and that you didn't want to have too much contact with her? Why the sudden change..."

A deep light flashed in Gu Sheng's eyes as he slowly spoke.

"Times have changed. Before, I did find the Dao of All Beings strange and unpredictable, and her purpose was unclear, so I did not want to get close to her. But this time, after refining the 'Great Dao Nirvana Pearl,' my Dao of Fate has undergone some unexpected changes, and I have grasped a sliver of possibility... a Daoist charm that is more closely related to 'cause and effect' and 'existence.'"

I have a vague feeling that this Daoist aura might possess a unique perception, or even... the ability to restrain, the bizarre characteristic of the Dao of All Beings—the ability to divide the soul and manifest in countless forms. I need to test this on her.

He didn't go into too much detail, but Tantai Xueli was incredibly intelligent and immediately grasped the key point—Gu Sheng might possess a supernatural power or ability specifically targeting the weaknesses of the "Path of All Beings"! This was undoubtedly an extremely important discovery, which might allow them to gain a certain advantage in their interactions with the mysterious Jin'er, and even see through some of her schemes.

"I understand!"

Tantai Xueli straightened her expression and immediately stood up.

“I’ll go find her right now. She should still be in the Wanbao Hall, working as a maid.”

After saying that, she turned and quickly walked out of the quiet room.

After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, the door to the quiet room was pushed open again. Tantai Xueli walked in first, followed by a woman with a demure appearance, dressed in the ordinary maid's clothes of the Wanbao Palace, with plain and ordinary features. This was the clone controlled by Jin'er's consciousness.

After the maid entered the quiet room, she stood quietly to the side, head bowed and silent, as if she were no different from any other maid.

Gu Sheng's gaze, however, had already fallen upon her, especially on the space between her brows. In his eyes, there, an extremely faint yet real causal "dotted line" extending into the endless void, reappeared clearly.

Inside the quiet room, the atmosphere was tranquil and subtle.

Jin'er's maid avatar stood there quietly, head bowed, like a delicate puppet without a soul. But Gu Sheng knew that deep within those seemingly empty eyes lay a mysterious and complex consciousness.

He didn't beat around the bush; his gaze calmly fell on her, and he spoke directly, his voice ringing out clearly in the quiet room.

"A few days ago, a life-or-death arena battle took place in the canyon outside the east gate of Tianyuan Imperial City. There were many spectators, including not only the crowds on both sides of the canyon, but also some hidden figures."

The maid paused almost imperceptibly, but kept her head down.

Gu Sheng continued, his tone resolute.

"Behind the third withered pine tree on the left cliff, there was a young girl dressed in a plain white dress, dressed as a rogue cultivator. Her aura was extremely well concealed, seemingly at the Grandmaster level. On the opposite bank of the canyon, in the shadows of a pile of rocks, was an old woman with a hunched figure, wearing a dark red cloak. Her aura was obscure, as if she had merged with the rocks." (End of Chapter)