Free Web NovelChapter 6: Chapter 6: Return to the Sect
Xiao Chen was shocked by Gu Yun’s strength. To comprehend the power of ’Momentum’ while still in the Spiritual Martial Realm, and to be cultivating a Thunder Technique on top of that...
Although he himself had comprehended Spear Momentum, it had only been during a true life-or-death crisis and with the guidance of the master within his jade pendant that he finally managed to grasp the power of Momentum in the Spiritual Martial Realm.
Many True Martial Realm experts failed to comprehend ’Momentum.’ Those who could do so in the Spiritual Martial Realm were true prodigies.
He couldn’t help but be astonished. ’It seems I should interact more with this Gu Yun in the future.’
Besides, after fighting alongside him, their interactions had gone quite well. To put it simply, the guy was someone he could get along with.
Li Xingyue was also deeply shocked, his expression somewhat complicated. He knew Senior Brother Gu was formidable,
but he had never imagined that his senior brother had already comprehended Momentum.
And his good friend Xiao Chen had also comprehended Momentum while in the Spiritual Martial Realm.
Though they had won the battle, Li Xingyue was filled with mixed feelings.
’Great, so I’m the only weakling here!’
Gu Yun was unaware of their thoughts. He was actually growing more impressed with Xiao Chen. His own ability to comprehend Saber Momentum in the Spiritual Martial Realm was inextricably linked to his "Heaven Rewards Diligence" golden finger panel.
The next day, the group attended a victory banquet hosted by the County Magistrate. With the Demon Fiends in East Mountain County eliminated, the entire county was bustling with excitement.
"Thank you, esteemed Immortal Masters, for helping East Mountain County vanquish the demons and protect its people. You have saved us from a great crisis."
Song Dehou raised his wine cup and expressed his heartfelt gratitude to Gu Yun and the others.
He had been deeply unsettled ever since the people of East Mountain County began to be inexplicably and brutally murdered by monsters.
As the Great Yan Dynasty was one of the Profound Celestial Sect’s vassal states, and its territory fell within the sect’s domain, it was only natural for the Profound Celestial Sect to send disciples to help.
And so, disciples from the Profound Celestial Sect had come to their aid.
"You’re too kind, County Magistrate. We were simply entrusted with a task and saw it through," Gu Yun replied from his seat, his expression calm. He didn’t feel conceited from Song Dehou’s praise.
A moment later, Xiao Chen suggested, "Brother Gu, Xingyue, our business here is done. We should be heading back to the Sect."
Gu Yun and Li Xingyue nodded. Neither of them had any objections.
「Three days later.」
At the Profound Celestial Sect’s Outer Sect, the three of them turned in their mission at the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall, then bid each other farewell and went their separate ways.
Gu Yun received 200 Sect Contribution Points and seventy Spirit Stones.
This was the first time he had ever received so many Spirit Stones at once. But thinking back on that Demon Fiend, he realized this trip had been anything but easy.
Adding them to his previous balance, he now had a total of 320 Sect Contribution Points.
This was enough to exchange for some of the stronger Human Tier Cultivation and Martial Techniques in the Sect.
’But there’s no rush. First, I need to practice the Wind and Thunder Saber Technique until it reaches Perfection.’
After returning to his house in the Seventh Institute, Gu Yun organized what he had gained from the trip.
The most mysterious item was the Demon Crystal Core. Gu Yun had a vague feeling that it was useful, but he didn’t know how to use it.
Gu Yun lived in a small, independent courtyard in the Seventh Institute.
At this moment, Gu Yun was in his courtyard, practicing the Wind and Thunder Saber Technique.
CRACKLING sounds of thunder echoed within the courtyard as thunderous energy surged skyward.
Wind and Thunder Saber Technique, First Stance: ’Wind-Rolling Thunder-Running’!
Wind and Thunder Saber Technique, Second Stance: ’Wind and Thunder Roar’!
Third Stance: ’Wind and Thunder Annihilation’!
The saber in Gu Yun’s hand suddenly moved like a raging tempest, its blade flashing with the might of a thousand bolts of thunder.
[You practiced the Wind and Thunder Saber Technique diligently. Skill Level +1%.]
[You practiced the Wind and Thunder Saber Technique diligently. Skill Level +1%.]
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[After hundreds of correct repetitions of the Wind and Thunder Saber Technique, you had a sudden epiphany. Your Wind and Thunder Saber Technique has broken through to Perfection.]
Ordinary people might get stuck at a certain realm for years or even longer without making any progress, but he didn’t have such worries.
Heaven Rewards Diligence. As long as he practiced correctly and persistently, he was guaranteed to achieve results.
Name: Gu Yun
Realm: Spiritual Martial Ninth Layer Early Stage
Cultivation Technique: Celestial Thunder Technique (3rd Layer 69%)
Martial Techniques: Wind and Thunder Saber Technique (Perfection), Mountain-Breaking Fist (Great Success 50%), Wandering Dragon Step (Great Success 79%)
Technique: Celestial Thunder Technique (Minor Success 19%)
Saber Momentum: Minor Success Saber Momentum (4%)
Gazing at the "Perfection" level Wind and Thunder Saber Technique on the panel, Gu Yun fell into thought. ’Does reaching Perfection mean there’s no room for further improvement?’
’But I’ve seen something stronger than Perfection before. What realm is that?’
’Or perhaps Perfection is simply the highest level the Wind and Thunder Saber Technique can reach, limited by the technique’s grade.’
Gu Yun had never considered this before, and now he felt a little puzzled.
Although practicing a Martial Technique to the Perfection level was incredibly rare and valuable, a very small number of people in the Outer Sect could still achieve it.
’Forget it.’ Gu Yun didn’t dwell on the problem for too long.
’After all, the great path is right beneath my feet. Why overthink things?’
As a Human Tier Upper Grade Martial Technique at the Perfection Level, the Wind and Thunder Saber Technique was comparable to a Human Tier Top Grade Martial Technique.
Afterward, Gu Yun began cultivating the Celestial Thunder Technique in his courtyard.
He started using the Spirit Stones he had obtained for his cultivation.
’Cultivating with Spirit Stones really is a different experience.’
Vast Spiritual Power, like a clear spring, surged forth from his dantian. Following the path of his meridians, it was transported to every limb, forming a complete circulation. With the help of dozens of Spirit Stones, potent Spiritual Power coursed through the meridians in his body.
Gu Yun, who had already consolidated his realm after the battle, now felt his cultivation discreetly touching the edge of the Spiritual Martial Ninth Layer Middle Stage.
However, Gu Yun wasn’t in a hurry to break through. He planned to consolidate his foundation first.
He was just one step away. After a period of stabilization, the breakthrough would happen naturally when the time was right.
「Three days later,」 Gu Yun walked out of his small courtyard.
He headed in the direction of the Hidden Martial Arts Pavilion.
He still had over three hundred Contribution Points on him, which he could use to exchange for a slightly better Human Tier Martial Technique.
As for why he didn’t exchange for Profound Tier Martial Techniques, there were two reasons. First, only True Martial Realm experts were strong enough to use them. Second, Profound Tier Martial Techniques required more than ten times the Sect Contribution Points of Human Tier ones.
Before the Hidden Martial Arts Pavilion,
Gu Yun looked at the Hidden Martial Arts Pavilion before him.
The entire Hidden Martial Arts Pavilion housed the Profound Celestial Sect’s vast collection of Cultivation and Martial Techniques.
The pavilion was five stories tall, with black and red glazed roof tiles. Eighteen red pillars supported its rounded roof, and its upturned eaves and interlocking brackets seemed to soar into the air, fitting together in perfect harmony. The entire Hidden Martial Arts Pavilion exuded an aura of ancient history.
Gu Yun walked into the Hidden Martial Arts Pavilion.
Just inside, there was a counter to the side, where a white-haired old man was slumped over, fast asleep.
Gu Yun didn’t disturb him in the slightest.
He simply bowed respectfully before stepping further inside.
Outer Sect Disciples of the Profound Celestial Sect could only select Martial Techniques on the first floor of the Hidden Martial Arts Pavilion.
Therefore, Gu Yun also limited his search to the first floor.
The first floor of the Hidden Martial Arts Pavilion was unadorned, filled only with rows of redwood bookshelves stacked with scrolls and animal hides of various sizes.
Each bookshelf was clearly labeled. With so many shelves holding at least several thousand texts, it would take ages to look through them one by one.
Gu Yun began looking at the bookshelves one by one, each of which had a clear description in front of it.
"Cold Ice Palm, Human Tier Low Grade. Its Palm Force is chillingly cold. At Great Success, it can freeze an area several yards wide. 70 Contribution Points."
"Mountain-Pushing Hand, Human Tier Low Grade. Its Palm Force is fierce and powerful, and its Power is relentless. 70 Contribution Points."
"Fiery Flaming Leg, Human Tier Low Grade. Its Leg Force strikes are as dense as raindrops. Lacks attack power, but its force is scorching hot, capable of melting metal and stone. 70 Contribution Points."
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After looking through rows of bookshelves, Gu Yun frowned. He wasn’t currently lacking in offensive or Body Technique-type Martial Techniques.
