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Chapter 125 Orange Entry: Indestructible

How could Abbess Miejue and the others not recognize that what Gu Shaoan used was the "Spiral Nine Shadows" recorded in the "Nine Yin Manual"?

However, among them, Yang Yan is the one with the highest level of expertise in "Nine Shadows of the Spiral".

Over the past three years, Yang Yan has reached a level of "comprehension and mastery" in "Spiral Nine Shadows".

Even so, Yang Yan can only create three afterimages by using her true energy in conjunction with the "Nine Shadows of the Spiral" technique.

Compared to Gu Shaoan's ability to instantly condense nine afterimages, this is far inferior.

As the afterimage streaked across the sky, Gu Shaoan's figure moved erratically, like a ghost.

The speed was so fast that even with Abbess Miejue's eyesight and hearing, she could only belatedly catch some traces of it.

Not to mention, they couldn't possibly discern Gu Shaoan's true identity from these ever-increasing afterimages.

In other words, given the speed Gu Shaoan is displaying right now, if he were to make a move, they wouldn't even have a chance to react before being instantly defeated by him.

A moment later, as the afterimages dissipated, Gu Shaoan was pleasantly surprised by the improvement in his speed and agility.

Ultimately, a martial artist's skills all require their own internal strength to operate.

The stronger one's skill level, the greater the power that one's martial arts techniques can unleash.

Previously, before Gu Shaoan reached the Qi Condensation stage, he could still transform the shadows into nine using the smooth and auspicious "Nine Spiral Shadows".

But it's impossible to achieve the same ease and freedom as it does now.

Moreover, as the true qi transformed into true essence when operating according to the "Nine Shadows of the Spiral," Gu Shaoan could feel his speed increase by nearly 30%.

Gu Shaoan was certain that even though Dongfang Bai had made breakthroughs in the "Sunflower Manual" over the past three years, his movement speed alone was still no match for his current level.

After a simple trial, Gu Shaoan's interest seemed to be completely piqued.

His body immediately took off and spun like a spinning top. Gu Shaoan, who was on the edge of the cliff a moment ago, appeared twenty feet away the next second.

The moment his gaze locked onto the mountain wall three zhang away, Gu Shaoan's powerful true energy circulated within his body. At the same time, his waist sank slightly, his spine arched like a dragon's bow, his right palm was raised, his five fingers slightly bent, and his palm facing down.

A single palm strike, seemingly slow and deliberate, is actually unstoppable.

The Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms – The Dragon Regrets!
A heavy, concentrated, and terrifying aura, like a mountain collapsing, instantly spread out!
"Roar-!!!"

At the same time, a deep, powerful, majestic, and domineering dragon roar did not come from Gu Shaoan's mouth, but was produced by the terrifying true essence that was frantically gathered and compressed under his palm, as well as the violent friction and vibration of the palm force with the air.

A unique burst of energy and true essence poured out from Gu Shaoan's palm, then condensed in the air into a pale golden dragon shadow formed by the palm force and true essence, roaring and carrying an unstoppable momentum as it swept towards the mountain wall.

"boom!"

The next moment, a muffled, short, and violent sound, like a giant battering ram slamming into the city gate, suddenly rang out. Dust filled the air, accompanied by terrifying shockwaves, and swept across the sandstorm.

A few breaths later, as the dust settled, the group looked and saw that a huge palm-shaped shadow, two zhang in diameter and three chi deep, with clear edges, had appeared on the cliff face near the edge of the mountain.

The clear outline, as if it had been pressed into the mountainside by an invisible giant hand, seemed to appear as an imprint when it first appeared.

"Hi~"

Looking at the huge palm print on the distant mountain wall, Abbess Miejue and Abbess Juechen couldn't help but gasp.

Their gaze seemed fixed on the palm print on the mountainside.

After a long while, Yang Yan, who had come to her senses, suddenly tugged at Abbess Juechen's sleeve.

"Master, can you withstand my senior brother's palm strike?"

Abbess Juechen: "??????"

Faced with Yang Yan's question, Abbess Juechen was stunned for a moment, then turned her head to look at the palm print on the mountain wall, and her eyelids twitched involuntarily.

I really wanted to grab Yang Yan's ear and ask her if she wanted to hear what I was saying.
Leaving aside the palm print left by Gu Shaoan's palm strike, the fact that Gu Shaoan's palm strike could leave a mark on the mountain wall without causing any cracks around it is enough to show that the palm force and true essence in Gu Shaoan's palm strike had been condensed to the extreme, without any leakage.

Abbess Juechen could withstand this palm strike.

But you have to risk your life to save it.

In response, Abbess Juechen turned around and said in a low voice, "If you take three of my palms without dodging or avoiding them and you are still standing, then I will tell you the answer."

Upon hearing this, Yang Yan pursed her lips and immediately gave Abbess Juechen a fawning smile.

"Master, aren't you being too serious? Your disciple was just asking out of curiosity!"

Faced with Yang Yan's coquettish act, Abbess Juechen simply snorted and ignored the somewhat flustered Yang Yan, refocusing her gaze on the distant mountain wall.

After reflecting on it for a while, Abbess Juechen realized that even if she tried her best, she could leave a palm print two zhang in size on the mountain wall like Gu Shaoan, but it could only be three inches deep at most.

Moreover, they cannot do what Gu Shaoan did, where after a palm strike, the palm print is imprinted on the mountain wall without causing any cracks.

At first glance, the difference may seem small, but in reality, they are worlds apart.

At this moment, Abbess Miejue also came to her senses and looked at Gu Shaoan, who was slowly walking back to her. She was still a little shaken when she said, "Shaoan, was that move you just made the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms?"

In response to Abbess Miejue's question, Gu Shaoan nodded and said, "What I just used was the first move of the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms, 'The Dragon Regrets'."

Abbess Miejue pressed on, "Your strength is concentrated and does not dissipate, and your palm force is extremely powerful. Moreover, the sound of your palm strikes is like a dragon, and you have an overwhelming and unstoppable feeling. Has your 'Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms' reached the realm of 'perfect and smooth'?"

Gu Shaoan nodded and said, "Not long after Master went to the Kongtong Sect, I was fortunate enough to reach this level."

As he spoke, Gu Shaoan was also marveling at how the "Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms" truly lived up to its reputation as a top-tier external martial art.

It's not difficult to learn at first.

However, the further one progresses, the greater the difficulty of cultivation becomes.

It also contains hidden elements from the Book of Changes (I Ching), and the further one goes, the more one needs to understand the secrets of how to generate power in each palm strike.

Once you reach the level of "comprehension and mastery", the difficulty of further cultivation is even greater than that of "Spiral Nine Shadows".

Even with the "enlightenment" attribute effect and proficiency panel, Gu Shaoan still spent a full seven years to master the "Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms" to the "perfect and smooth" level.

And the power of the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms did not disappoint Gu Shaoan's expectations.

It is exceptionally powerful; in terms of martial arts power alone, it is definitely the strongest martial art that Gu Shaoan currently possesses.

"I wonder how powerful the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms would be if it were to advance further and reach the point where it transforms form into meaning and touches upon momentum."

At this moment, Abbess Wujue glanced at Gu Shaoan, then at the palm print on the mountain wall, and couldn't help but look at Abbess Miejue.

"Senior sister, is the 'Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms' really unsuitable for women to practice?"

Upon hearing this, Abbess Miejue glanced at Abbess Wujue and said irritably, "If I could cultivate, would I not give it to you?"

After saying that, Abbess Miejue couldn't help but glance at the palm print on the mountain wall.

As martial artists, who wouldn't be envious of a top-tier external martial arts palm technique like the "Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms"? Abbess Miejue was no exception.

However, Miejue had seen the cultivation method and requirements of the "Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms," which were indeed unsuitable for women to cultivate.

Looking at the disappointed Abbess Juejue, Abbess Juechen said helplessly, "Don't think about it. Didn't you see that even someone with Shao'an's talent spent seven years cultivating the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms to this level? If it were an ordinary person, even if they devoted their whole life to it, I'm afraid they would find it difficult to grasp the essence of this martial art."

Upon hearing this, Abbess Insulation thought for a moment and then nodded, saying, "That's true."

The more powerful a martial art is, the more difficult it is to master.

For her now, after seven years, "Spiral Nine Shadows" and "Nine Yin White Bone Claw" have only reached the "first glimpse of the door" and have not yet entered the "inner chamber".

Whether I can master these two martial arts to the point of complete understanding in this lifetime is a question.

Not to mention the even more difficult-to-master "Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms".

If you learn something but don't master it, it's better not to learn it at all.

Upon hearing this, Abbess Miejue nodded unconsciously, and the helplessness she felt from not being able to practice the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms dissipated completely.

Just thinking about the difference in strength between Gu Shaoan and her, Abbess Wujue couldn't help but sigh again.

The difference between ordinary martial artists and prodigies is truly beyond comprehension.

Just as they and Gu Shaoan both achieved the level of Qi Condensation and Yuan Formation in internal cultivation, their actual strength was worlds apart. They were on completely different levels.

But when she thought that this was her own family's prodigy, Abbess Miejue felt a little better.

With her gaze falling on Gu Shaoan, Abbess Juechen smiled and said, "Just as we are about to go to war with the Ming Cult, Shaoan has now successfully reached the Qi Condensation stage and his strength has greatly improved. Our Emei Sect can be considered as stable as Mount Tai, and we can feel more at ease."

Both Abbess Miejue and Abbess Juechen smiled upon hearing this.

A few breaths later, Abbess Miejue waved her hand and said, "Alright, Shao'an has just broken through and still needs to consolidate his progress. Don't disturb his cultivation yet."

Upon hearing this, Yang Yan, who was standing to the side, immediately deflated and became listless.

Even Zhou Zhiruo's eyes dimmed slightly.

However, the two women knew what was important and naturally wouldn't let this temporary reunion affect Gu Shaoan's cultivation.

Soon, the group left with Abbess Miejue.

After the others left, Gu Shaoan used his lightness skill to return to his bamboo courtyard as soon as possible.

Just as Gu Shaoan sat cross-legged, circulating his true essence according to the sixth level of the "Emei Nine Yang Skill" for half an hour to completely stabilize his realm, a notification suddenly appeared in Gu Shaoan's mind.

[Internal skill has reached the Qi Condensation stage, unlocking the third talent attribute.]

[Acquire new talent attribute: Indestructible (Orange)]

"Hmm? Orange entries?"

Gu Shaoan's eyes flashed as he looked at the new term he had acquired.

Before Gu Shaoan could think further, a mellow and powerful energy suddenly appeared out of thin air within his body.

The moment these energies appeared, they surged wildly into Gu Shaoan's entire body, frantically drilling into his flesh, bones, internal organs, and even the true essence in his dantian, giving the impression of being almost omnipresent.

In an instant, Gu Shaoan felt as if thousands of jade chimes were being frantically hammered and forged by an invisible giant hammer.

Especially on the surface of the skin, it looks as if it has been torn, stretched, and then rewoven more tightly.

In an instant, Gu Shaoan was overwhelmed by the tearing and burning pain. Cold sweat poured down his forehead and even his whole body, causing him to clench his teeth tightly.

Only when Gu Shaoan's clothes were completely soaked with sweat and the bedsheets beneath him were also wet did the discomfort in his body gradually subside.

Immediately afterwards, a surge of vitality began to emerge from all parts of his body, making Gu Shaoan feel as if he had been placed in a pleasantly warm hot spring in the dead of winter.

After a long while, once all the discomfort in his body had completely dissipated, Gu Shaoan took off his clothes.

However, the skin on her arms became smoother and more delicate, and the pores were almost invisible.

After a moment of contemplation, Gu Shaoan flashed to the bamboo table, drew his longsword, and lightly slashed it across his arm.

However, when the sharp blade of the Chengxin Sword sliced ​​across his skin, Gu Shaoan could clearly feel the slight coolness of the blade as it passed.

But the other hand holding the Chengxin Sword felt something else entirely.

The sensation returning from the blade is as if it's not slicing through human skin, but rather through specially treated, tough cowhide—resilient yet unbreakable.

Its skin is as tough as an ox, clearly a result of years of practicing external martial arts, which has tempered its skin to an extremely high level.

If it were an ordinary sword, without the use of internal force or true energy, it wouldn't even be able to scratch Gu Shaoan's skin.

Moreover, after some testing, Gu Shaoan couldn't help but nod after confirming the effect of the entry.

"As expected of an orange-colored entry, it's truly extraordinary."

As an orange-colored entry, its effect is naturally far superior to that of lower-level entries.

Each orange-level attribute is as valuable as acquiring a top-tier martial art and mastering it to its highest level.

Just like the indestructible attribute that Gu Shaoan has just obtained.

Through the tempering of those energies, Gu Shaoan's defenses, including his skin, internal organs, and bones, have been greatly enhanced.

In terms of physical strength and defense alone, it is comparable to those who have practiced external martial arts for many years and honed their physique through medicinal baths and special training methods.

Most importantly, this "Indestructible Vajra" attribute also grants Gu Shaoan effects that his original true essence did not possess.

That is the protection of true essence.

In the instant that Gu Shaoan's true essence circulated, it could not only hide under Gu Shaoan's skin, but also attach to his internal organs and the surface of his bones, remaining invisible.

Once encountered by external forces, this true energy can manifest immediately to protect Gu Shaoan.

This achieves the effect of being indestructible.

The only problem is that the "Indestructible" attribute effect requires a huge amount of power and consumes a lot of energy.

And this is precisely what Gu Shaoan doesn't need to worry about.

Sixty years of training have made Gu Shaoan's skills far more profound than those of ordinary people.

Furthermore, with the tempering of the "Emei Nine Yang True Scripture", in terms of skill alone, let alone his peers, even the older generation of Qi Condensation Masters cannot compare with Gu Shaoan.

With the attribute of "Indestructible Vajra", unless one's strength far surpasses that of Gu Shaoan, as long as Gu Shaoan's power is not exhausted, Gu Shaoan can even withstand the palm strikes or sword qi attacks from a master who has condensed qi into yuan when circulating his true essence.

It should be understood that once a martial artist's internal energy reaches the level of "condensing essence into qi," their greatest skill is to use their own true essence to condense into qi to protect themselves.

If the protective energy remains unbroken, one is safe.

Just like Sun Baifa had shown when Gu Shaoan fought him before.

While the "Indestructible Vajra" attribute effect cannot allow Gu Shaoan to condense his true essence into protective qi, its defensive power is no weaker than that of protective qi condensed from true essence.

Moreover, its greatest strength lies in its ability to protect the internal organs and the eight extraordinary meridians.

Once Gu Shaoan can also reach the Qi Condensation Realm, the combined defensive power of the two will definitely not be inferior to the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill that was famous throughout the martial arts world a hundred years ago.

Furthermore, as Gu Shaoan's own skills continue to improve, the effect of this "Indestructible Vajra" attribute will become stronger.

Currently, Gu Shaoan possesses the "Three Appearances of the Divine Dragon" and "Nine Shadows of the Spiral" lightness skills. When facing enemies, in addition to the Emei Sect's "Sunset Sword Technique" and Golden Summit Cotton Palm, he also has the top-tier external palm technique, "Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms".

And they have all reached the level of "round and smooth".

The only thing lacking is a martial art for body tempering and protection.

And this "indestructible" attribute undoubtedly makes up for Gu Shaoan's only weakness.

Having made a breakthrough in his internal strength, the newly acquired talent attribute was an orange-level one: [Indestructible Vajra], which compensated for his shortcomings.

The series of happy events put Gu Shaoan in a great mood, and his smile was almost impossible to hide.

After activating his true energy to dry his wet hair, Gu Shaoan changed into clean clothes and bedding.

After sitting cross-legged on the bed again, Gu Shaoan had a thought and summoned the achievement point lottery wheel once more.

[Congratulations to the player for obtaining 1 Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom.]

"Again, it's Tianxiang Douka?"

Gu Shaoan frowned slightly as he looked at the pop-up notification.

Over the years, whether it was good luck or bad luck, Gu Shaoan would draw Tianxiang Doukou every now and then.

Now, Gu Shaoan has a total of thirty Tianxiang cardamom pods in his possession.

After thinking about it for a moment, Gu Shaoan shook his head again.

"Well, it's a miraculous healing medicine after all, and it can save lives in critical moments. It's much better to draw this than gold or ginseng."

Immediately afterward, a thought suddenly flashed through Gu Shaoan's mind.

"If that Divine Marquis knew that he had a large quantity of the Heavenly Fragrance Cardamom he had been searching for all these years, I wonder how he would feel."

(End of this chapter)