In Emei, start by obtaining golden attributes.

Chapter 316 Countermeasures, New Martial Arts

After Gu Shaoan stood still and gestured, Gu Santong raised his right hand, his five fingers slightly spread, his palm pointing at Gu Shaoan from afar.

The moment the internal energy surged within Gu Shaoan's body, Gu Shaoan immediately felt...
A powerful and terrifying suction force suddenly erupted from Gu Santong's palm.

The moment the suction force burst forth, the air within five zhang in front of Gu Santong's palm was instantly sucked away. Circular rings of special energy formed visible twisting ripples, carrying dust and a few fallen leaves from the ground, and surged wildly towards Gu Santong's palm.

At the same time, Gu Shaoan felt his whole body being filled with various special suction forces.

Moreover, within these suction forces, there were also streams of special energy, like thousands of cold, venomous snakes, that silently seeped in along with the raging tide of suction, burrowing into Gu Shaoan's body.

However, unlike when he was in the prison a few years ago, these suction forces could quickly penetrate into Gu Shaoan's body.

This time, as soon as the special force from the "Absorption Technique" touched Gu Shaoan, the golden energy beneath Gu Shaoan's body and the internal energy within his body instantly boiled up, directly blocking these special forces.

After confirming that he was unharmed, Gu Shaoan instantly mobilized the Yin and Yang energies within his body.

These two forces, with their completely opposite attributes and which should have been in conflict, achieved a strange repulsive and attractive force under the control of "The Great Shift of Heaven and Earth".

As Gu Shaoan's hands moved gracefully, the yin and yang energies within his body flowed like the smoothest silk and the most lubricating water.

However, in the flow of Yin and Yang energies, Gu Shaoan discovered that the suction force and special power in front of him, which originated from the "Absorption Technique", were not affected at all.

Gu Shaoan frowned, and after a moment's thought, he changed the circulation path of Yin and Yang energies around his body.

He no longer tried to use gentle force to directly guide or neutralize the all-pervasive suction and cold energy, but instead manipulated the yin and yang energies to begin to intertwine and condense in front of him.

"Om~"

A few breaths later, a strange hum, extremely low yet seemingly capable of shaking the very fabric of space, resounded in the air.

Subsequently, under Gu Shaoan's control, a transparent vortex, formed by the condensation of pure Yin and Yang energies and whose outline was almost invisible to the naked eye, suddenly took shape in front of him, about a foot away.

This cyclone is not stationary, but is rotating at high speed.

It's like a deep vortex forming at the center of a rapidly spinning whirlpool in the water, or like an invisible force field that can devour and distort everything!

The moment the yin-yang vortex appeared, Gu Shaoan keenly sensed that the terrifying suction force in front of him and the special energy that kept trying to penetrate his body were like a rushing torrent crashing into a hidden reef at the bottom of the water. The overwhelming suction force, which seemed to be able to devour everything, weakened slightly.

"it works!"

Sensing the changes around him, a glint flashed in Gu Shaoan's eyes.

Without further hesitation, he activated the "Great Shift of Heaven and Earth" technique within his body, unleashing a torrent of powerful internal energy that surged into the construction of the Yin-Yang vortex.

In an instant! Centered on his body, within three feet in front of him, dozens of transparent vortexes, each with a different rotation speed, but all radiating strong Yin and Yang energy fluctuations, instantly condensed like bamboo shoots after a rain.

These cyclones are not chaotic, but rather subtly form a triangular shape.

It was also when these dozens of yin and yang vortices condensed that these interconnected vortices, with their rotating currents pulling and influencing each other, formed a constantly flowing and changing vortex force field covering Gu Shaoan's front and sides.

The force field had an immediate effect as soon as it was formed.

The terrifying suction force originating from Gu Santong's palm was like hitting an invisible wall filled with countless rotating holes and twisted paths.

The suction force and those special energies were forcibly separated and guided by these cyclones.

Some of them were drawn in, dispersed, and dissipated by the leading cyclone.

Some of them were deflected by the rotational force field of the adjacent cyclone, like refracted light rays, scattering in all directions.

Three meters away.

Gu Santong's face also showed a hint of astonishment.

He clearly felt that the force of his "Absorption Technique" seemed to sink into countless rapidly spinning quagmires the moment it came into contact with the strange force field in front of Gu Shaoan.

The suction force and yin energy that were originally as easy to control were forcibly dispersed, distorted, and deviated from their target.

The feeling is like trying to catch a slippery loach with a huge fishing net. The net is right in front of you, but you can't catch it!

After observing carefully for a while, Gu Santong immediately understood how Gu Shaoan had done it.

"This kid really has a brilliant idea; he actually came up with such a method to deal with the 'Absorption Technique'."

Gu Santong originally thought that Gu Shaoan's idea was simply to use the "Great Shift of Heaven and Earth" to move and shift energy. He never expected that the Yin and Yang energies of the "Great Shift of Heaven and Earth" would form a vortex that would directly separate the energy of the "Absorption Technique" before it even reached him.

Gathering his inner energy, Gu Santong said, "Boy, your idea is good. If the power levels are similar, your method can indeed block the 'Absorption Technique'."

Upon hearing this, Gu Shaoan sighed and said, "Yes! It only works when the skill levels are similar. If it were Zhu Wushi, with his more than two hundred years of skill to activate the 'Absorption Technique,' my method could at most temporarily disable Zhu Wushi's 'Absorption Technique' for one or two breaths at most."

Sensing the dissatisfaction in Gu Shaoan's words, Gu Santong said irritably, "Otherwise what? Do you think you can ignore the difference in skill level? Isn't it enough to make the 'Absorption Technique' ineffective for a breath or two?"

Gu Shaoan smiled and said, "That's true."

A breath or two is indeed very little for an ordinary person, but for a top-tier expert like Gu Shaoan, it is enough time to do many things.

For example, during this time, Gu Shaoan could rush to Zhu Wushi's side and use "Sword Nine - One Sword Separates Worlds".

Although it was just a sudden idea and the discovery of a new use for the "Great Shift of Heaven and Earth".

But for Gu Shaoan, this undoubtedly adds a special method.

The method that Gu Shaoan just comprehended is enough to give him another way to deal with Zhu Wushi's "Absorption Technique".

This alone is enough to increase Gu Shaoan's chances of winning the life-or-death struggle against Zhu Wushi from 70% to 80%.

If Gu Shaoan can raise his "Indestructible Vajra Divine Skill" to the twelfth level before his next fight with Zhu Wushi.

Gu Shaoan's chances of winning have increased to 98%.

That slight difference in odds is simply a basic sign of respect and caution towards a master.

After sharing his newly acquired insights with Gu Santong, Gu Santong suddenly asked, "Kid, do you want me to come along this time when we go to Wuzheng Manor?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Shaoan smiled and said, "It seems that Uncle Gu has also thought of that."

Gu Santong said, "In those years when I was in the prison, Zhu Tiedan would bring wine every year. Perhaps he thought he could really keep me in the prison for life, or perhaps he felt that I was no longer a threat. Every time he came to the prison, Zhu Tiedan would take off all his pretenses."

"Over the past twenty years, I have come to know Zhu Tiedan's character well; he likes to nip any danger in the bud."

"Moreover, Zhu Tiedan is too controlling. With his ability to judge people, he can be pretty sure that you can't be used by him."

"So, in Zhu Wushi's view, rather than letting the Emei Sect become a second Wudang Sect and you become a second Zhang Sanfeng, it's better to destroy you first." Gu Shaoan nodded slightly at what Gu Santong said.

"Yes! This is indeed in line with Zhu Wushi's style of doing things."

Not only that.

The matter involving Su Xin was a scheme orchestrated by Gu Shaoan and Gu Santong, and Su Xin set up for Zhu Wushi. Yuan Dongyuan had no idea about Su Xin's situation.

However, Zhu Wushi was unaware of this, so his trip to the Emei Sect to talk to Yuan Dongyuan was destined to end inconclusively.

However, since Yuan Dongyuan was currently with the Emei Sect, Zhu Wushi could not use any extreme methods to force Yuan Dongyuan.

It's highly likely they'll make their move while Gu Shaoan is leading Yuan Dongyuan to Wuzheng Manor.

In response, Gu Shaoan said, "I will be going to Jiading Prefecture tonight to ask a senior to temporarily oversee things at the back mountain. Uncle Gu, could you please arrange for Miss Suxin to stay at the back mountain for a while?"

Gu Santong seemed intrigued: "Who exactly is this master of condensing primordial energy into qi that you mentioned?"

Gu Shaoan smiled and said, "Sun Baifa."

Upon learning the identity of Gu Shaoan's accomplice, Gu Santong exclaimed in astonishment, "The Heavenly Mystery Elder, ranked number one on the Weapon Ranking? How do you know him, kid?"

"It was just a coincidence!"

After discussing the details of the upcoming itinerary with Gu Santong, Gu Shaoan set off for the back mountain.

When Gu Shaoan returned to the back mountain, he found that Abbess Miejue and Juechen and others were already sitting in the pavilion.

Gu Shaoan moved to the edge of the pavilion, bowed, and said, "Disciple greets Master and two senior uncles."

Looking at Gu Shaoan, Abbess Miejue waved to him.

After Gu Shaoan sat down, Abbess Miejue said, "Junior Sister Juechen has already told me about Zhu Wushi. The people who went to Wudang and Shaolin have already sent back messages. That means that Shaolin and Wudang should have started arranging for people to go to Wuzheng Manor in the next few days. Now that Zhu Wushi has come, when do you plan to set off?"

Gu Shaoan replied, "The sooner this matter is resolved, the sooner I can have peace of mind. This disciple wishes to depart tomorrow!"

Abbess Miejue asked, "Do you need your master or Juechen to accompany you with some people?"

Gu Shaoan shook his head and said, "Although the Azure Dragon Society has been stabilized, I discussed it with Uncle Gu before and we felt that Zhu Wushi might try to abduct Yuan Dongyuan along the way. Just to be on the safe side, I will take Jiang Xue with me."

Upon hearing Gu Shaoan's words, Abbess Miejue's expression changed slightly.

"Does Zhu Wushi dare to directly take people away?"

Gu Shaoan responded, "That possibility cannot be ruled out. So this time, in addition to my disciple and Jiang Xue, Uncle Gu will also be secretly following us, just in case."

Abbess Miejue nodded and said, "Zhu Wushi is also a first-class expert, and it seems that he is quite shrewd. It would be safer to have Senior Gu follow him."

Immediately afterwards, Gu Shaoan also told Abbess Miejue about some arrangements he would make after leaving.

After listening to Gu Shaoan's plan to bring Sun Baifa and Sun Xiaohong to the back mountain for temporary accommodation as a precaution, Gu Shaoan returned to his room.

After Gu Shaoan returned to his room, Abbess Juejue sighed and said, "I used to think it was a bit cowardly that Zhang Zhenren, with his strength and status, was forced to imprison himself in Wudang. Now I realize that was just wishful thinking."

"Even though Shao'an is already a top-notch expert, he still has to ask outsiders for help when he encounters problems."

After a pause, Abbess Juejue smiled bitterly and said, "I used to think that if my Emei Sect could have another master who could condense Qi into Yuan, it would be enough to protect the Emei Sect from harm."

"Who would have thought that there would be experts in the Emei Sect who have condensed their Qi into Gang? On the contrary, we have to face even more problems. It really is true that 'the tree wants to be still, but the wind will not stop.'"

Abbess Juechen replied, "Only mediocre people are not envied. Only ordinary forces can be content with modest happiness. If it were just a few of us with martial artists who have condensed their Qi into Yuan, we would indeed be able to handle many things."

“But a talent like Shao’an’s is destined to attract the attention of various forces in the martial arts world. The greater his reputation and strength, the more likely he will be coveted by other forces, just like Cihang Jingzhai.”

Abbess Miejue said in a deep voice, "Therefore, the three of us should strive to reach the realm of Condensing Yuan Qi as soon as possible, so that this child won't be so constrained and tired."

Upon hearing this, the group all nodded.

The Abbess looked at Mei Jiangxue and said, "You should pack your things early today. When you're out and about, remember to listen to your senior brother in everything. Don't trust anyone except your senior brother."

Mei Jiangxue nodded earnestly and said, "Master, rest assured, Jiangxue will always put Senior Brother first in everything."

Back in his room, Gu Shaoan glanced at his system points.

Gu Shaoan gained two thousand achievement points for defeating the former Dongyuan and revealing the identity of the former Dongyuan Bat Island master.

Including his previous draw with Zhu Wushi, Gu Shaoan also gained 100 achievement points.

In total, I've accumulated three thousand achievement points.

As his achievement points ran out, the achievement point roulette wheel in front of Gu Shaoan began to spin rapidly.

A few breaths later, when the roulette wheel stopped spinning, three notification messages popped up in front of Gu Shaoan.

[A white keyword was extracted, indicating high energy levels.]

[Received 1 Heavenly Fragrance Bean.]

Congratulations to the player for drawing a martial arts card.

Gu Shaoan raised an eyebrow as he looked at the last pop-up notification.

According to the instructions, using the martial arts card will allow Gu Shaoan to acquire a new martial art.

However, although Gu Shaoan currently possesses a limited number of martial arts techniques, they are all of superior quality.

Furthermore, in martial arts such as the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms and the Emei Sword Manual, he has not yet reached the level of transforming his mind into a domain.

The requirements for martial arts skills are not particularly high.

"Well, it's better than nothing!"

He immediately used the martial arts card he had just obtained.

The next instant, a new notification popped up in front of Gu Shaoan.

Congratulations to the player for acquiring the martial art "Finger Flicking Divine Skill"

(End of this chapter)