Taming Beasts and Cultivating Immortality from Two Realms

Chapter 330 Sweeping Through the Golden Core Realm
“What a big mouth!”

A cold, sharp golden light suddenly exploded, revealing Li Feijue's figure.

"Buzz!"

Under the watchful eyes of all the cultivators, a spiritual vibration resounded.

Li Feijue's naked upper body instantly transformed into a pure, dark gold body, covered with countless intricate and complex tribulation patterns.

These calamity patterns seem to be the convergence of countless calamities, yet they also contain an eternal and enduring true meaning.

'This is the fourth level of the Myriad Tribulations Golden Body—the Myriad Tribulations Undying Golden Body!' Gu Wuji's eyes flickered slightly, quite surprised.

It's been ten years since we last met. I never expected that Li Feijue would be able to break through the shackles of cultivation and cultivate the Heavy Gold Sect's body-refining divine skill to such a level with the Golden Core Perfection realm.

Once the indestructible golden body is formed, the cultivator's pores can spew out the golden qi of countless tribulations, their strength can move mountains and fill seas, and their physical body is comparable to a fourth-tier defensive treasure. When they advance to the fourth-tier True Monarch body cultivation, even a Nascent Soul True Monarch will find it difficult to break through their defenses.

'Something's wrong.'

Unlike the astonished Golden Core cultivators from the five major sects, Chen Beiwu's gaze remained unchanged as he looked at Li Feijue's heart.

He forged the Primordial Golden Elixir and was further enhanced by the Nine Breaths Breathing Divine Power, making his divine sense extremely sharp. His ability to perceive the essence of heaven and earth and all things had surpassed the imagination of the Golden Elixir.

Li Feijue's seemingly powerful Undying Golden Body was actually not entirely harmonious, as the undying true intent it emitted contained a slight discord. It had not yet reached true perfection.

'So that's how it is. He actually used the power of a fourth-tier mystical treasure to forcibly elevate his physique to the fourth level of the Myriad Tribulations Golden Body.'

Through his divine sense, Chen Beiwu quickly realized what was happening.

A fourth-tier body cultivator is extremely difficult to achieve; such a powerful individual would be an extremely formidable opponent even among Nascent Soul True Monarchs.

However, Li Feijue's act of using the power of the Xuanbao to cleverly advance to the fourth-level body cultivation only resulted in the physical form of the Myriad Tribulations Golden Body, but not its spirit.

Such strength might be considered invincible in front of a Golden Core cultivator.

However, if we disregard the blessing of the Xuanbao (mystical treasure), in terms of actual combat strength, he can probably only be barely considered a half-step fourth-order body cultivator.

Especially in the eyes of a true Nascent Soul True Monarch with a solid foundation and keen insight, Li Feijue's indestructible golden body, which is generated by external force, has huge flaws and is far less troublesome than a true fourth-order True Monarch body cultivator.

Ning Wujiu's eyes narrowed slightly, and his gaze toward Li Feijue became serious.

He may seem arrogant, but he is actually cautious.

Before coming to Kou Shan to inquire about the Dao, I had already thoroughly researched the information on the Golden Core prodigies of the five major sects.

He had thought that the only cultivator who could bring him surprises was Chen Zi'ang, the Daoist of Mirror Moon, but unexpectedly, the Chongjin Sect had produced a remarkable prodigy.

But it's still not enough!
"I hope you can last a few more rounds."

Ning Wujiu raised his right hand, his five fingers slightly spread, and aimed it at Li Feijue.

"court death!"

Li Feijue's figure moved like lightning, his actions as swift as thunder. With the power of his indestructible golden body amplifying his iron fists, he unleashed a strike comparable to that of a Nascent Soul cultivator in the early stages.

In an instant, the vast golden light visible to the naked eye stirred the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, transforming into tangible, indestructible true qi that swept in all directions, causing the Eight Desolate Sect cultivators on the warship to change their expressions slightly.

Even though their cultivation was shallow and they were just watching from afar, they could sense that the power of this punch, though seemingly ordinary, had actually surpassed the Golden Core level and reached an incredible realm.

"boom!"

The instant their fists and palms collided, Li Feijue let out a sinister laugh, and in the process, he raised his elbow to intercept, unleashing a powerful hand strike like an axe splitting a mountain.

In the eyes of the cultivators, the power that Li Feijue was unleashing at this moment was no less than that of the Daoist of the Eight Desolations Sect who had just defeated the number one Golden Core cultivator of the Burning Flame Sect.

But in the next instant, the sinister smile on Li Feijue's face froze, turning into incredulous horror.

"Crack! Crack! Crack!"

The sickening cracking sound continued.

A flash of light appeared and disappeared in an instant. Ning Wujiu's five fingers suddenly tightened, and the golden body of the Chongjin Sect, which was said to be indestructible for countless eons, was instantly covered with dense cracks.

Even Li Feijue's diamond-like skin, which was strong enough to withstand a fourth-tier Xuanbao treasure, cracked rapidly at a speed visible to the naked eye.

"What kind of true qi is this!"

Li Feijue grunted and frantically activated the Undying True Qi within his body, changing his hand chop into a golden body leaning arm, attempting to exchange injury for injury and severely injure Ning Wujiu at close range.

Unexpectedly, the latter's figure suddenly disappeared from the spot and appeared behind Li Feijue, then pointed out with a finger.

"boom!"

The golden light shattered inch by inch, exploding into countless points of light.

Ning Wujiu's finger gathered the power of the Eight Desolations' Annihilation. Faced with this unreasonable power, the indestructible golden body was as weak as paper. He then focused his attack on Li Feijue's heart.

"puff!"

Li Feijue's eyes widened, and the golden light around his body completely dissipated.

His heart was blasted open with a single finger from Ning Wujiu, leaving a bloody, mangled hole.

Through this blood-stained hole, countless cultivators could vaguely see layers upon layers of white clouds.

The whole place was dead silent!

From the moment Li Feijue suddenly launched his sparring attack to the moment his golden body shattered and he was critically injured and on the verge of death, the entire battle lasted only a few breaths.

Ning Wujiu calmly withdrew his right hand, ignoring the gazes of the other cultivators, and looked at the Sect Master of the Heavy Gold Sect.

Faced with Ning Wujiu's provocation, Wu Shijie frowned slightly, flicked his finger, and a third-grade precious pill immediately disappeared into Li Feijue's mouth.

"Cough cough!"

Li Feijue coughed twice, and flesh and blood quickly grew in his empty chest in an attempt to repair it, but then immediately fell silent again.

For a Golden Core cultivator, as long as the Immortal Golden Core within their Dantian and Qi Sea remains intact, injuries such as heart evaporation, broken limbs, and skull explosions are minor injuries with little impact. They can be slowly healed by the Immortal Golden Essence, and even regenerated.

However, under the interference of the Nirvana True Qi, even though Li Feijue took a third-grade precious pill, his face was still ashen and his energy was extremely weak.

Upon seeing this scene, Wu Shijie had a thought, and the vast spiritual energy of heaven and earth continuously surged into Li Feijue's heart.

Ten breaths passed.

The residual power of annihilation within Li Feijue's body was completely cleared by the Heavenly Gang True Qi, and his entire heart was rapidly replenished under the effect of the third-tier precious pill, but he fainted.

Wu Shijie gave Ning Wujiu a deep look.

Fei Jue's defeat was not unjust.

Even the Heavenly Gang True Qi of a Nascent Soul True Monarch requires ten breaths to dispel, so one can imagine how terrifying the Annihilation True Qi of the Eight Desolate Daoist is.

But what surprised Wu Shijie even more than these was how Ning Wujiu found the flaw in the indestructible golden body.

Logically speaking, a Golden Core cultivator should have difficulty discerning the location of the fourth-tier Mystic Treasure, the [Golden Pearl of Calamities].

unless!

Wu Shijie's eyes flickered slightly as he looked at Ning Xuanji, who stood with his hands behind his back.

If a true Nascent Soul cultivator were to shamelessly offer guidance from the sidelines, all of this would make sense.

Otherwise, even if Fei Jue was defeated, he could not have been defeated so quickly.

"I've heard that the cultivators of the Green Wood Sect are skilled in farming. I wonder how they fare in combat?" Ning Wujiu asked Zhao Muyu.

He changed his mind.

To enjoy himself to the fullest, he decided to first defeat the Golden Core disciples of the four major sects as a warm-up, and then, riding the momentum of his great victory, challenge the Mirror Moon Daoist who had made him feel that he was not simple.

"Zhao Muyu of the Qingmu Sect, please enlighten me, fellow Daoist."

Zhao Muyu did not back down and directly used the Tongtian Xuanbao Myriad Wonders Green Lotus, even though he knew that his chances of winning were slim, only 37%.

boom!
boom!
boom!
As expected, even with his Wood Spirit Body and the Myriad Mysterious Green Lotus, he still couldn't defeat Ning Wujiu.

“You’re not the only Golden Core cultivator who possesses a Heaven-Reaching Mysterious Treasure.”

Ning Wujiu looked down at Zhao Muyu, whose face was deathly pale.

Behind it, a blurry, giant phantom slowly fixed its gaze.

It was an enormous, exaggerated war axe, its blade covered with countless dark red, almost black, barbed teeth and ramming edges.

This Heavenly Treasure is less a blade and more a destructive weapon born for ultimate destruction.

"It was Zhao who lost." Zhao Muyu readily admitted his defeat.

The Myriad Mysterious Green Lotus bestowed by the sect is indeed powerful, but it is still inferior to the Eight Desolate Sect's Heaven-Reaching Mysterious Treasure, the [Silent Universe Mysterious Axe].

Furthermore, Ning Wujiu's power of annihilation was extremely troublesome. Even if he dragged this battle into a war of attrition using true qi, he still could not stop the sharp edge of Ji Yu Xuan Yue.

Fortunately, both the Golden Core cultivators from the Heavy Gold Sect and the Burning Flame Sect lost, so it's not shameful for him, as a Golden Core cultivator from the Green Wood Sect, to lose.

The only thing that Zhao Muyu regretted was that Ning Wujiu's dantian qi sea seemed to be inexhaustible.

After a long and drawn-out battle, his aura showed no signs of weakening, and it was uncertain whether Tianjian Gu Wuji could defeat him. "I will only use one sword strike."

A calm voice suddenly broke the heavy atmosphere.

Chen Beiwu's eyes flickered, and he saw a middle-aged man dressed in a plain white Taoist robe, with a slightly thin figure, standing in front of Ning Wujiu.

This person is none other than the deputy pavilion master of Xuanjia Pavilion, the recognized number one sword cultivator in the Earthly Realm Golden Core stage, Tianjian Gu Wuji!

"Only one sword strike? I hope you won't disappoint me." Ning Wujiu frowned slightly.

Interesting, this is the first time he has been looked down upon like this.

Gu Wuji didn't speak, but slowly closed his eyes.

He was born with congenital deficiencies and weak constitution. Even if he were to embark on the path of cultivation, his lifespan would be far shorter than that of other cultivators at the same level.

A Foundation Establishment cultivator can have a lifespan of up to three hundred years, and by taking longevity-extending elixirs, it can be extended to five hundred years. However, after Gu Wuji successfully established his Foundation, his lifespan was only two hundred years.

Moreover, each of his breakthroughs was not a natural progression, but rather a desperate struggle to escape the brink of death when his lifespan was nearing its end.

It is precisely for this reason that even though Gu Wuji is now the number one Golden Core sword cultivator in the Earthly Realm, he does not consider himself a genius of immortal cultivation, but rather an ordinary sword cultivator who is extremely passionate about the sword.

But his countless experiences of teetering on the brink of death also honed his swordsmanship to an extreme purity, enabling him to comprehend a sword technique capable of severing destiny.

Today he will use the Heavenly Sword to sever his life and test the Dao of Annihilation of the Eight Desolations.

'Activate the formation!'

Gu Wuji opened his eyes, and the Heaven-Reaching Mystic Treasure [Myriad Mystic Domain Sword] behind him roared out of its sheath, transforming into a towering sword pillar connecting heaven and earth.

"Qiang!"

"Qiang!"

"Qiang!"

As the clear and resounding sword cry rang out, the Myriad Profound Domain Sword trembled violently, unleashing countless dazzling sword lights.

One flying sword, nine flying swords, ninety-nine flying swords, nine hundred and ninety-nine flying swords, nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine flying swords...!
The Myriad Profound Domain Sword, reaching to the heavens and the earth, split into countless forms, spreading out in all directions, with endless flying swords filling the entire sky.

Immediately, billions of flying swords fell together, and the vast and magnificent ultimate sword intent erupted.

In an instant, the world fell silent.

A sword domain composed of countless flying sword phantoms and pure sword intent instantly took shape.

Within this magnificent sword domain, Gu Wuji is the sole ruler, and his sword intent is the intent of countless flying swords!
"Evolving into ten thousand swords, forming its own domain, this is the Myriad Profound Sword Domain!"

One of the cultivators from the five major sects cried out in alarm.

"Uncle Gu has mastered the art of breaking through all laws with a single sword. Within this Myriad Profound Sword Domain, he can even fight against a Nascent Soul True Monarch!"

The cultivators of the Xuanjian Pavilion wore expressions of pride.

So what if he's the Daoist of the Eight Desolations Sect? The glory of the Five Great Sects will be protected by the Xuanjian Pavilion.

'Truly extraordinary.'

Chen Beiwu slightly raised his eyes and looked at Gu Wuji, whose robes fluttered without wind amidst the billions of sword lights.

He underestimated the Golden Core cultivator of the Southern Wilderness.

Nothing is absolute; the Golden Core stage is not insurmountable.

A Golden Core sword cultivator who has forged a second-grade Golden Core based on their swordsmanship may not be unable to defeat a first-grade Golden Core cultivator, or even a Supreme Golden Core cultivator, by relying on the ultimate sword intent.

As for the Immortal Alliance's titled Golden Core, which is subtly superior to the Supreme Golden Core of the Southern Wilderness, it is not something that can be surpassed by the mere fourth realm of swordsmanship, where one sword breaks through all laws.

At the same time, Ning Wujiu's expression hardened slightly as he felt a stinging pain on his skin.

He extended his right hand and clenched it, and the Silent Universe Axe immediately fell into his palm, supporting a desolate world within the vast sword domain, intending to meet the sword head-on.

Give in?
impossible!
He is invincible within the same realm, so what if he can break through all laws with a single sword?

"cut!"

Gu Wuji pointed his fingers like a sword and suddenly slashed downwards at Ning Wujiu.

Rumble!
The overwhelming Myriad Profound Sword Domain was shattered, transforming into an inconspicuous gray sword light that flowed from Gu Wuji's fingertips.

This sword light resembled a rusty sword that had been silent for ages, lacking both dazzling brilliance and indescribable ultimate sword intent; it was even rather dim.

However, upon seeing this sword light, Ning Xuanji, the Nascent Soul True Venerable who stood with his hands behind his back, showed emotional fluctuations for the first time, and even his calm and unwavering eyes flashed with a hint of emotion.

The lineages of the five major sects are indeed extraordinary.

Gu Wuji's swordsmanship, capable of transforming a single sword strike into a single sword that creates ten thousand swords, truly makes him worthy of being called the number one Golden Core swordsman.

But what surprised Ning Xuanji even more was that Gu Wuji's sword strike actually touched the threshold of the fifth realm of swordsmanship, "Body and Sword."

Fortunately, Gu Wuji was not the true master of the Myriad Profound Domain Sword, but only temporarily unleashed the power of the Tongtian Profound Treasure. Otherwise, Wujiu might have truly been defeated by this sword.

As the thought raced through his mind, Ning Xuanji suppressed the urge to attack.

"Eight Desolations Protect the Body! Boundless Annihilation!"

Ning Wujiu's expression changed drastically. Before he could activate his Dharma Body, he held the Silent Universe Axe in front of him. The Silent Annihilation True Qi in his dantian and sea of ​​qi boiled and erupted at an unprecedented speed, forming a Silent Annihilation Barrier as black as ink.

"boom!"

Swords flashed, the barrier shattered, and time seemed to freeze at that moment.

Under Chen Beiwu's gaze, Ning Wujiu's body stiffened, and he lowered his head in disbelief.

"What a fast sword!"

As soon as he finished speaking, blood gushed out, and Ning Wujiu's entire left arm was severed at the shoulder, his vital energy plummeting to rock bottom.

'Are we going to win?'

The eyes of the cultivators from the five major sects present lit up, and all the feelings of resentment, anger, and unwillingness in their hearts disappeared.

Despite the internal strife among the five major sects, they were even more displeased with the rampant arrogance of the Eight Desolate Sect cultivators at the Earthly Realm.

Whoever can defeat the Daoist of the Eight Desolations Sect and maintain the dignity of the five major sects in the Earthly Evolution Realm will be a hero in the hearts of countless cultivators in the Earthly Evolution Realm.

Chen Beiwu raised an eyebrow and shook his head slightly.

A difference of just a hair's breadth can make all the difference!

As expected, Ning Wujiu roared angrily.

"The Elixir of Nirvana Transforms!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a surge of mysterious light emanated from Ning Wujiu's left shoulder wound, and his severed arm instantly healed completely under the continuation of the Nirvana True Qi.

Moreover, Ning Wujiu's weakened aura surged wildly at this moment, and his momentum became increasingly strong.

Upon seeing this, Ning Xuanji nodded slightly.

He was right not to intervene.

The Eight Desolations Annihilation Golden Elixir allows one to glimpse a glimmer of life amidst annihilation, breaking through and rebuilding, growing stronger with each battle.

After this ordeal, Wujiu is probably not far from becoming a Nascent Soul True Monarch.

"what is this?"

Ning Wujiu took a deep breath and looked up at Gu Wuji, whose face was ashen and whose body was swaying.

"This sword is called Heavenly Sword Severing Life."

Gu Wuji struggled to raise his head, his expression calm, even though he was now completely exhausted and had no strength left to fight.

Lost!

Even though he gave it his all and unleashed his most powerful sword strike, he was still defeated in the end.

But so what?
Even in defeat, his sword intent remained undiminished.

"A very good sword strike!"

Ning Wujiu smiled, glanced past Gu Wuji, and looked at Chen Beiwu with an air of great victory.

Sensing the deathly silence in the room, the Green Wood Sect Master, the Burning Flame Sect Master, and the Heavy Gold Sect Master all frowned.

Contrary to the rumors in Nanyan Realm, the strength of the Eight Desolate Sect's Daoist has far exceeded the expectations of the five major sects.

Perhaps only the legendary Taiyi Golden Elixir can rival it.

Noticing the gazes of the other cultivators, all the cultivators of the Mirror Moon Sect subconsciously looked towards the sect's last hope.

Can Daozi win?
(End of this chapter)