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Chapter 90 A Prodigy (First Update)
Behind the bamboo hut, this bamboo forest that once witnessed Gu Shaoan's arduous cultivation once again became the site for Miejue to test Gu Shaoan.

Snow falls on the bamboo tips, and the world is covered in white.

Gu Shaoan stood in the snow, carrying the heavy, unsharpened sword. His eyes were calm, and his spirit was focused on one point.

Looking at Gu Shaoan, who was handsome, upright, calm yet full of vigor, Miejue couldn't help but feel a familiar shadow in him once again.

This time, however, what Miejue saw in Gu Shaoan was not only the shadow of Gu Hongzi, but also the shadow of the time she faced when she was being tested by Fengling Shitai.

Same location, same age, same exam.

It gave Miejue the illusion that the path she had taken was also being traversed by Gu Shaoan.

But as soon as the thought crossed his mind, he shook his head again.

Although the path is the same, the people who walk it are different. His disciple will definitely achieve more than him in the future.

After calming his mind, Miejue planted the Heaven-Slaying Sword in the snow beside him, put one hand behind his back and displayed a profound and majestic demeanor, befitting a grandmaster.

"Give it your all and let your teacher see how much you've improved in the last six months."

Extinction's voice was cold and clear, yet it carried a hint of barely perceptible expectation.

Gu Shaoan nodded: "Master, be careful!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Shaoan unleashed his inner strength, and the surging energy immediately created a small wave of air that blew away the snowflakes flying around him.

With his lightness skill fully activated, Gu Shaoan's figure seemed to tear through the wind and snow. One moment he was still in the same place, and the next he was already about ten feet away from Miejue!

Where he had stood, only a shallow footprint remained.

And this was even with Gu Shaoan carrying a heavy sword.

Such lightness skill can already be considered highly proficient.

Just as they were about to meet, Gu Shaoan circulated his internal energy and suddenly raised the heavy sword in his hand.

"Buzz!"

The dark, blunt sword, whose sheer weight alone was enough to intimidate, produced a muffled, suppressed sound as Gu Shaoan exerted his full force, like the howl of a sleeping beast, instantly tearing through the howling wind and snow of the bamboo forest.

Where the sword tip pointed, the fluffy snow powder was violently torn apart by the raging airflow, forming a brief, hollow trajectory.

As Gu Shaoan swung the heavy sword, although it was far from reaching the legendary level of effortless mastery, the original suffocating, clumsy, and sluggish feeling had been greatly reduced.

Clearly, the months of arduous training combined with the effects of the "Enlightenment" skill have allowed Gu Shaoan to grasp the knack of wielding this ferocious weapon.

The greatsword's arc began to show a rounded shape, no longer a simple and brutal smash, but carrying a certain profound rhythm.

As the sword, carrying immense force, approached Extinction, a glint of light flashed in Extinction's eyes, and she neither dodged nor evaded.

She raised her right hand with lightning speed, her robe sleeve fluttering slightly, her five fingers pressed together like knives, enveloped in a layer of condensed true energy.

He actually tried to use the edge of his palm to forcefully strike the heavy, mountain-like spine of the sword.

"clang--!"

A terrifying, muffled sound, far more like a giant hammer striking an ancient bell than the clash of sharp blades, suddenly exploded out.

The moment the sound echoed through the bamboo forest, Miejue's expression changed drastically!
She felt an unimaginable, immense force surge into her arm.

The protective true energy, powerful enough to split stone and shatter ordinary energy, along with the soft, hidden energy he had poured into his palm, was instantly shattered by the impact of the heavy sword in the air, like a small dam breaking due to a flash flood.

The remaining, fierce force was transmitted without reservation, causing Abbess Miejue's imposing body to suddenly sink under the force.

The feet, which were originally firmly planted on the snow, sank deep into the thick snow under the impact of this enormous force.

"Wait, this force?"

Extinction was shocked. Even with her profound cultivation and understanding of her disciple's strength, she had never expected that such a seemingly significant improvement in control would conceal such ferocious power.

This far exceeded her estimation of the power of Gu Shaoan's sword strike!

Upon closer inspection, Miejue's eyes suddenly narrowed to needle-like points.

On the cold, dark blade of the heavy sword in Gu Shaoan's hand were eight heavy iron blocks, all the same material as the sword and as black as ink.

"They actually managed to inlay all eight iron blocks."

Miejue suddenly realized why the force of that sword strike was so terrifying.

But then came a feeling of satisfaction.

To be able to master weapons to this extent in just a few months is enough to show that Gu Shaoan must have been diligently practicing every day during the months I was away.

Otherwise, how could one have improved one's strength so much in just six months?
Just then, Gu Shaoan suddenly took a half-step to the side with his right foot, lowered his waist and sat on his horse, his power rising from the sole of his foot and exploding upwards along his spine. His left foot, stuck in the snow, remained motionless, as if rooted to a rock.

The heavy sword in his hand, already incredibly heavy, was suddenly raised as he unleashed his inner strength and the combined power of his entire body.

With a slight turn of her body, Abbess Miejue easily dodged Gu Shaoan's sword thrust.

Despite his unsuccessful strike, Gu Shaoan remained unfazed.

His internal energy surged into the soles of his feet, and his strength gushed forth. He raised his longsword, and the sword's momentum rose abruptly like a golden crow soaring into the sky.

As Miejue dodged the upward sword strike, Gu Shaoan rapidly circulated his internal energy. In the midst of this, the upward momentum of the longsword in his hand abruptly stopped, and his entire body collapsed like a mountain, causing the Xuan Tie Heavy Sword to violently press downwards with the force of splitting a mountain.

It is the sword move "Thousand Peaks Embracing the Sun" from the "Sunset Sword Technique".

The heavy sword shadow crashed down, landing squarely on Extinction's shoulder.

The sword came quickly and suddenly. Miejue did not expect that Gu Shaoan's previous sword raising was just a feint, and that this move, Thousand Peaks Receiving Radiance, was the real purpose.

The whistling wind and the shadow of the heavy sword as it pressed down gave people a sense of heaviness, as if it were about to crush mountains and rivers.

But in the instant that Miejue dodged to the side, in Miejue Shita's eyes, the speed of this sword was as slow as a snail.

But the overwhelming sense of oppression that enveloped everything, seemingly inescapable, made the locked-on Extinction secretly admire it.

While it was rare for Gu Shaoan to use the sword moves of the "Sunset Sword Technique" with his heavy sword and bring his own intent, what was even more remarkable in Miejue's eyes was that Gu Shaoan now knew how to use the sword moves to form a strategy, and his combat awareness was obviously more refined than before.

With the sword blade almost within reach, Miejue suddenly rolled up her wide sleeve with her left hand.

With the infusion of true energy, the soft and silky Dao sleeves instantly straightened like iron plates, and the surface was covered with a layer of solidified and flowing, resilient energy like the waves of a sea of ​​clouds.

With a flick of the sleeve, though there was no wind, it arrived first despite being behind, precisely brushing against the side of the massive sword spine that seemed to be slashing down slowly but was actually fast—not at its thickest point—and then the hand hidden inside the long sleeve struck out smoothly.

"Bam—!!"

An even more muffled, explosive sound, like a giant log crashing into a mountain, suddenly erupted as the two extremely powerful forces collided violently!
What splashed everywhere was no longer soft snow powder, but snow foam that was instantly shattered into dust and surged wildly in all directions like white mist!

Extinction's sleeves billowed, and his true energy surged like a tide, instantly dissolving the remaining force on his body.

Gu Shaoan's arms trembled violently, and the heavy downward slash was abruptly stopped by half, causing the trajectory of the heavy sword to deviate uncontrollably.

But Gu Shaoan had anticipated this, so he didn't force it. Instead, he used the force of the shock to twist his waist and hips and exert force.

The muscles in his arms, gripping the sword hilt tightly, bulged like a dragon, causing the nearly 100-pound sword to make a breathtaking, huge spin in the air!

The heavy sword spun.

The initial roar instantly turned into a low, oppressive sound.

In the next dozen or so moves, every time Gu Shaoan swung his sword, the heavy sword produced a dull whistling sound.

The heavy sword, weighing ninety-nine jin, combined with the effect of internal force, the power it contained, and the inertia generated during its swing, made each of Gu Shaoan's sword strikes contain the force of a thousand jin.

The Sunset Sword Technique, originally a refined and swift sword art that pursues intense light and flames, has undergone an unimaginable qualitative change under the enhancement of the heavy sword.

Every slash, sweep, upward thrust, and spinning smash was accompanied by a deafening buzzing sound.

Although the sword has no edge, its pure and indestructible power is even more astonishing.

The wind and snow were violently torn apart and swirled away.

The sturdy bamboo stalks were grazed by the sweeping sword wind, instantly bursting into large pieces of wood chips and emitting a painful groan.

The snow beneath their feet was even more unbearable. Every step they took, every time they slammed their heavy sword into the ground to gain momentum or to recover from a shock, left a deep pit or plowed up large swaths of snow.

The majestic power contained in the "Sunset Sword Technique" was amplified infinitely by this black iron weapon, transforming into a powerful and oppressive feeling that could crush one's mind.

Even ordinary martial arts masters would be stunned by the sound of Gu Shaoan's heavy sword as it was swung. If they were to be struck by it carelessly, they would surely suffer broken bones and bruised limbs.

The monk's wide robes fluttered, his sleeves seemingly possessing life, sometimes spreading out like clouds to dissipate force, and sometimes as solid as iron walls to block unexpected attacks.

Her figure shifted and changed within a small space, and each time she was able to perfectly parry Gu Shaoan's heavy sword.

After a dozen or so moves, besides shock, Miejue felt that Gu Shaoan had given her a big surprise.

This was because Miejue had already discovered that Gu Shaoan's "Sunset Sword Technique" had reached the same level of "comprehension" as hers.

For several months, Gu Shaoan had often fought with Yang Yan and Zhou Zhiruo.

However, the gap in strength between Gu Shaoan and the two women was too great.

The purpose of taking action is to provide guidance, not to engage in friendly competition or test one's own abilities.

At this moment, with Miejue in front, Gu Shaoan was also in the heat of the fight. Seeing Miejue slap him away with her palm, Gu Shaoan did not use the heavy sword in his hand again. He loosened his five fingers and let the heavy sword penetrate into the snow. Then, his figure rushed out like a dragon and raised both palms.

Instead, he raised his left hand as well.

Miejue saw through Gu Shaoan's intention, chuckled inwardly, and raised her hand to strike out seemingly casually.

In just a few breaths, the two exchanged more than a dozen moves using the Golden Top Cotton Palm technique.

The palm strike made a hissing sound, extremely sharp, and the force of the energy blew away all the thick snow around the two of them.

The more they fought, the more astonished they became.

By the very end, it was a mix of surprise and delight.

"A genius of unparalleled talent."

This time, an unprecedented light shone in Extinction's eyes.

It wasn't just approval, but an overwhelming sense of awe and ecstasy.

The "Three Appearances of the Divine Dragon" movement technique is incredibly graceful, already showing the shadow of a divine dragon soaring through the sky, ever-changing and unpredictable.

He wielded the heavy iron sword, greatly increasing his control over it.

The "Sunset Sword Technique" possesses a majestic and awe-inspiring power in its sword moves and stances, creating a sense of overwhelming force that captivates the enemy.

Even now, with his "Golden Summit Cotton Palm," the palm movements are smooth and effortless, the soft power contains strength, and the gentle force hides sharpness. The transitions between moves are seamless, as if he has been immersed in this art for more than ten years.

Leaving aside the heavy sword, the "Three Appearances of the Divine Dragon," "Sunset Sword Technique," and "Golden Summit Cotton Palm" alone have all reached the level of "comprehension and mastery."

Lightness skill, swordsmanship, and palm techniques are all the most advanced martial arts within the Emei Sect.

For an ordinary disciple, if they can master even one discipline to the point of "thorough understanding" throughout their entire life, they are already considered to have excellent comprehension.

Not to mention someone like Gu Shaoan, who has mastered all three martial arts to the point of "integration and mastery".

Such a speed of cultivation and such comprehension were enough for Abbess Miejue to be worthy of the title "a prodigy".

At this moment, Gu Shaoan's talent and progress in martial arts even surpassed the joy that Miejue felt when she obtained the Nine Yin Manual and the Eighteen Subduing Dragon Palms.

That heartfelt joy and pride almost overflowed from her eyes.

"it is good!"

Overjoyed, Miejue couldn't help but let out a soft shout.

Seeing Gu Shaoan raise his hand to strike her again, Miejue didn't think twice. Her palms flew, blocking Gu Shaoan's strikes one by one, and then she subconsciously pressed down with her own palm.

But the next moment, Abbess Miejue's expression changed as she regained her senses. She withdrew her strength and touched the ground with her toes, then swept her body back two zhang away, with one hand behind her back.

In contrast, Gu Shaoan also stopped at this moment, but when he looked at Miejue, his eyes held a strange look.

Sensing Gu Shaoan's deep gaze, Miejue's face flashed with an unnatural expression.

"If it's become easy to use, it's my fault."

Just now, due to the progress of Gu Shaoan's cultivation and his talent, Miejue was shaken and subconsciously used the "Immortal Touching the Top" technique from the "Golden Top Cotton Palm" when she fought with Gu Shaoan.

However, he quickly regained his senses and immediately withdrew his attack.

Although he had come to his senses, he had indeed used that move.

The key is that Gu Shaoan's current reaction clearly shows that he has realized what he just did.

This made Miejue look a little awkward in Gu Shaoan's eyes.

Seeing the somewhat embarrassed look on Miejue's face, Gu Shaoan's eyelids twitched involuntarily.

To be honest, ever since he became Miejue's disciple, even though Gu Shaoan knew that his master was a skull-crushing maniac, he didn't care much.

Anyway, it's someone else's head that's broken, not his.

So Gu Shaoan never imagined that one day he would actually feel the oppressive feeling of "immortal support" from Miejue.

Don't say it.

Even knowing that with her current strength, Miejue could unleash her attacks at will, Gu Shaoan still felt a chill run down his spine when he belatedly thought about it.

Therefore, martial arts moves, once you get used to them, can also be a hassle.

Sometimes, if something is slightly inappropriate, it can lead to situations like Extinction, where someone uses the same tactics they would normally use to fight an enemy before even thinking about it.

After the awkwardness in her heart had eased a bit, Miejue suddenly said, "There's something wrong with your internal energy."

Miejue's cultivation level far surpasses that of Gu Shaoan. She has also been immersed in martial arts such as the Golden Summit Cotton Palm for over twenty years, and is extremely familiar with these three martial arts.

Otherwise, how could one discern Gu Shaoan's mastery of these three martial arts at a glance?

However, during their exchange, Miejue discovered that the power and effect of Gu Shaoan's martial arts were almost excessive.

It is clearly an effect that can only be achieved by using powerful internal energy to drive martial arts.

Even if Gu Shaoan had taken two Bodhi Linglong Pills before, he should not have such powerful internal strength.

In response, Gu Shaoan restrained his inner strength and said, "This disciple would also like to ask Master about this matter."

Upon reaching Miejue's body, Gu Shaoan said, "Just three months ago, when I was practicing the Wudang Nine Yang Skill, I suddenly entered a special state for some reason. It was as if I was in a secluded valley with orchids, where all was quiet, and it was as if my soul was wandering outside the heavens, and my thoughts were a hundred times clearer."

"Under this strange feeling, the internal energy in the disciple's body was circulating along a completely new route, and the internal energy was increasing wildly at an extremely fast speed."

His eyes were clear, with a hint of reminiscence: "Under this strange feeling, the internal energy in my body no longer followed any particular route of the Wudang Nine Yang Skill or the Emei Nine Yang Skill. Instead, it spontaneously and without any obstruction merged and flowed through all the meridians of my body in a completely new, extremely profound and natural way."

"What's even more incredible is that the growth of my internal strength seems to have broken through some kind of shackle, increasing wildly at a speed I never imagined, endlessly, profound and pure."

Upon hearing Gu Shaoan's description, Miejue's expression changed.

Internal strength is the foundation of a martial artist. Once internal strength is compromised, the consequences are so severe that even the thought of extinction is unthinkable.

He immediately stepped forward and placed his hand on Gu Shaoan's shoulder, channeling his inner energy into Gu Shaoan's body.

The moment the true energy touched the internal force in Gu Shaoan's body, Miejue's expression changed drastically.

According to Abbess Miejue's perception of true energy, Gu Shaoan's internal energy was vast and profound, like someone who had cultivated superior internal energy for twenty or thirty years.

What shocked Miejue even more was the purity of his internal energy.

She has been practicing the Emei Nine Yang Skill for nearly twenty years, and her internal energy has been honed to an exceptionally pure level. For the past six months, she has also been using the Wudang Nine Yang Skill to refine her true energy every day, and she believes that the purity of her true energy far surpasses that of others.

However, when her Nine Yang True Qi came into contact with the strange internal force within Gu Shaoan's body, she felt that her own internal force, in comparison, was somewhat "rough".

In contrast, Gu Shaoan's internal energy was refined, pure, and gentle, as solid as mercury.

It clearly demonstrates the state described in classical texts as "internal force transforming into mercury, and silk transforming into liquid."

It is as if the essence of jade has been refined through countless trials and tribulations, removing all impurities, and carries a mysterious and almost primordial yang energy.

Although it has not yet transformed into true qi, that is because the eight extraordinary meridians and the two bridges of heaven and earth in Gu Shaoan's body are not yet open.

Simply unbelievable.

(End of this chapter)