My equipment is designed for cultivation; I started by slaughtering my way through a small world.

next moment.

A sharp pain shot through Gu Qing's body, and a thin layer of blue crystalline armor appeared on his skin. His upper body muscles instantly bulged into a devilish inverted triangle, and his arms swelled violently, reaching twice the thickness of an average person's.

Then, the fingernails on both hands began to keratinize. An energy flowed from inside the body to the ten fingers. Filled with energy, the fingernails on both hands turned into sharp spikes, with a texture like sapphire, about ten centimeters long.

Magic!

In Gu Qing's mind, a sudden realization arose regarding the energy flowing towards his fingers.

"Gain two abilities: Hellish Language and Magical Transformation."

"pity……"

"I did not acquire the Shadow Clone ability used by the Grand Preceptor of the Yuan Dynasty to escape."

Holding the Purple Star Sword, he tested the defensive power of the blue crystal armor, which could withstand ordinary first-tier attacks.

If it is the white-gold Radiant Sun Sword Qi condensed by the Nine Yang Supreme Technique, the blue crystal armor's defensive power will be instantly reduced by 50%.

No wonder the Grand Preceptor of the Yuan Dynasty ran away when he saw me!

Gu Qing couldn't help but complain.

After dispelling the magical transformation and returning to normal, Gu Qing sank his consciousness into the depths of his sea of ​​consciousness and discovered that there was still one year left in the mercenary trial mission.

"With the help of the Taiyin Crystal Armor Demon Beast's bloodline, I should be able to cultivate the 'Bright Moon Strategy' to the Supreme Grandmaster level within a year and comprehend the third kind of spiritual power."

In this world of martial arts, spiritual power is cultivated. After reading through all the martial arts techniques in the world, Gu Qing vaguely had a concrete plan and ideas for the realms beyond the Supreme Grandmaster.

Currently, I'm at the fourth level of the Reflecting Heaven Heart Sutra, and with the help of the equipment slots for quick analysis, there's plenty of time.

"A realm of the mind!!"

Gu Qing thought to himself.

This martial arts world is based on the human body, expands the power of the mind, and constantly transforms.

Although the cultivation speed is not fast, it has the advantage of a solid foundation and an extremely high upper limit for the growth of mental power. The transformation of the mind also has a significant benefit to the cultivation of immortality.

"Continue to study the Bright Moon Strategy and complete the transformation of your spiritual power."

Gu Qing pondered for a moment, then closed her eyes.

Using the newly acquired Taiyin Crystal Armor demon beast bloodline, we can manipulate the Taiyin energy between heaven and earth.

The boundless void constructed by Gu Qing's spiritual power, and the sun constructed by his supreme Yang power, released endless light. As Gu Qing comprehended the Bright Moon Strategy, a phantom bright moon gradually appeared in the boundless void.

Through the secret techniques of bloodline martial arts, the spiritual energy condensed from the bloodline of the Taiyin Crystal Armor Demon Beast converged in the boundless void, and the illusory bright moon was rapidly taking shape.

Gradually, in the boundless void, the sun and the moon attracted each other and began to rotate in the void.

The power of utmost yang and the power of yin transform into black and white.

Yin and Yang, seemingly two completely opposite forces, are in essence the two poles of the vast universe, two sides of the same coin.

Everything has yin and yang.

A yang pole generates a yin pole, and a yin pole generates a yang pole.

In the boundless void of the mind, two extreme forces constantly collide, dissipate, and are reborn.

It never ends.

Having studied all the martial arts in the world, Gu Qing felt that the principles of Yin and Yang could be found in other martial arts. Countless flashes of inspiration crossed Gu Qing's mind, and various martial arts insights flowed through his heart.

This prompted Gu Qing to understand the two extreme forces of Yin and Yang.

……

time flies.

In the blink of an eye, more than half a year has passed.

The Ming Dynasty launched a northern expedition, annihilating the main force of the Yuan Dynasty, whose remnants fled two thousand miles to the northern desert.

The Ming Empire not only recovered its lost territory, but also used the momentum of its great victory to promote the story of Gu Qing, the True Immortal who protects the country.

In just over half a year.

The news that Gu Qing had killed the Grand Preceptor of the Yuan Dynasty with a single move spread to the surrounding small countries outside the Ming Empire at an unparalleled speed.

Neighboring small countries sent envoys to the capital, expressing their willingness to submit to the Ming Empire.

Many envoys who came to the Central Plains wanted to visit Mount Xiyue to pay homage to the legendary sword immortal, which made the Xiyue Sword Sect even more lively.

Many high-ranking officials, nobles, and martial arts practitioners came to visit, drawn by its reputation.

Everyone wanted to pay homage to Gu Qing.

……

The Western Mountain Range.

On the narrow and steep mountain path, the Ming emperor, dressed in a dragon robe, and an old man with completely white hair moved quickly through the mountains.

"Seventh Master".

"You have broken through to the Supreme Grandmaster realm. What brings you to the Western Mountain Sword Sect this time...?"

The Ming emperor couldn't help but ask curiously.

The white-haired old man sighed softly:

"I've come to ask the question!!"

"Asking the question?"

The Ming emperor was puzzled.

"good."

"After I broke through to the Supreme Grandmaster realm, I looked back at the duel between Gu Jianxian and the Grand Master of the Great Yuan Dynasty. Only then did I realize that Gu Jianxian's martial arts realm had mostly surpassed the Supreme Grandmaster realm."

The white-haired old man's face was full of admiration.

Gu Qing's strength left an indelible mark on the depths of his heart.

suddenly.

The white-haired old man's expression suddenly changed drastically.

I looked up in shock at the location of Luoyan Peak in the Western Mountains.

buzzing...

At the summit of Luoyan Peak, a terrifying aura rippled outwards, and two black and white sword energies shot into the sky, instantly engulfing the entire Xiyue Sword Sect.

Furthermore, it spread in all directions at an extremely terrifying speed.

"These two sword intents?"

The white-haired old man's expression froze.

In his perception of spiritual power, the two sword energies soared into the sky, and above the West Mountain Sword Sect, it seemed as if the sun and moon shone brightly at the same time.

Between heaven and earth, the yin and yang energies rise.

……

"It's finally done..."

At the summit of Luoyan Peak, Gu Qing slowly opened his eyes.

On the cliff behind him, two wheel-shaped markings, one gold and one silver, are etched into the stone.

At this moment, the sun shines high in the sky.

The golden mark emitted a hazy glow, automatically gathering the pure yang energy between heaven and earth.

Gu Qing stood up.

Not far away, the sect leader, several hall masters, and Master Feng and others had been waiting for a long time.

During Gu Qing's seclusion, strange Yin-Yang forces manifested, causing alarming disturbances.

therefore,

Half a year ago, Luoyan Peak was designated as a forbidden area by the sect, and ordinary disciples were not allowed to approach it.

"Junior Brother Gu."

Upon seeing Gu Qing approach, the sect leader and the others greeted him.

"Um."

"Gu Qing, your strength has already surpassed that of a Supreme Grandmaster, hasn't it?"

Master Feng hesitated for a moment, then couldn't help but ask.

"That's about right!!"

Gu Qing said calmly.

now.

He could vaguely sense a pressure emanating from heaven and earth.

If he were to absorb the exotic energy of heaven and earth without restraint and refine it into true essence, heaven and earth would probably reject him and leave.

"What realm lies beyond the Supreme Grandmaster?"

Is it possible to achieve immortality?

Upon hearing this, the sect leader and the others immediately fell into a daze.

Once they realized what was happening, they couldn't wait to ask more questions.

"Immortality?"

"Heh, how could that be!"

Gu Qing couldn't help but smile.

"Above the Supreme Grandmaster realm, I call it the Shattering Void Realm. This realm requires the condensation of the fifth level of mental state to be mastered."

"Those who reach the Shattered Void Realm will gain the qualification to break through the shackles of heaven and earth."

"Martial artists will have the opportunity to see a wider world."

Gu Qing patiently explained the mysteries of shattering the void to the group.

After explaining once, Gu Qing paused for a moment, then continued to speak to the group:

"In martial arts training, the mindset is paramount."

"The yin-yang stone carvings on the cliff face represent my fifth level of mental cultivation, which is called the 'Evolution of Yin and Yang'."

"It can absorb the strange power of heaven and earth to form an illusion and temper the mind."

"To help martial artists gather their spiritual power..."

"With this stone inscription, the Western Mountain Sword Sect will never lack half a step of the Supreme Grandmaster in the future."

"If there is a disciple with exceptional talent who comprehends the mental power I left behind, it is possible for them to condense the fifth level of mental state and shatter the void to depart."

"Shatter the void!!"

"hiss--"

Having comprehended Yin and Yang and broken through the void, one can roam freely in the world, coming and going as one pleases.

Upon hearing this, Elder Feng, the sect leader, Yue Lianfeng, and the others all gasped in shock and widened their eyes.

……