126: Chapter 126 Gu Han's Plan Succeeds by Using Empty-Handed Skills

Gu Han listened, his eyes flashing with sharp light.

Zuiyue Tower, Black Stone Workshop, Dry Bone Temple.

He had previously seen a few words about these three places in the files of the Zhenwu Division.

But they were all vague and had not caught his attention.

Now it seemed that they were actually important layouts of the Blood God Cult in the capital.

"Zuiyue Tower, Black Stone Workshop, Dry Bone Temple..."

Gu Han repeated these three names softly, as if to brand them into his heart.

"Commander Gu, the Blood God Cult acts with great secrecy."

"These strongholds appear ordinary, but in reality, they are heavily trapped and guarded by powerful experts."

Chu Tiankuo reminded him.

"Especially the Dry Bone Temple; it even has an expert at the Peak of the Dharma Aspect Realm stationed inside, and possesses many sinister methods, so it cannot be underestimated."

"Senior, rest assured."

A bloodthirsty arc curled at the corner of Gu Han's mouth.

"This Gu's blade has never feared any monsters or demons."

"This Gu specializes in beating those at the Peak."

Chu Tiankuo looked at Gu Han, a trace of complexity flashing in his eyes.

He knew Gu Han was arrogant.

But at this moment, he had to admit that this arrogance was built upon absolute strength.

"Since that is the case, this old man will not disturb Commander Gu any further."

Chu Tiankuo cupped his hands.

"Tomorrow morning, this old man will have the heavenly mandate dragon vein delivered to the Zhenwu Division."

"At the same time, I will also dispatch Chu Ming to assist Commander Gu."

"He has been in the capital for many years and is quite familiar with the various forces and the terrain of the capital."

"Thank you for your trouble, Senior."

Gu Han responded indifferently.

Chu Tiankuo nodded, said nothing more, and turned to leave.

However, when he reached the courtyard gate, he stopped and looked back at Gu Han.

"Commander Gu, regarding the matter of Chu Li tonight..."

Chu Tiankuo hesitated, wanting to say more but stopping himself.

"The Second Prince brought this upon himself; This Gu was merely teaching him a lesson."

Gu Han's tone was calm, as if he were speaking of a trivial matter.

Upon hearing this, Chu Tiankuo sighed inwardly.

He knew that Gu Han was warning him and also making his own stance clear.

Once news of Chu Li being crippled spread, it would inevitably cause a huge uproar in the capital.

But Gu Han's attitude forced him to suppress the matter.

"This old man understands."

Chu Tiankuo turned to leave, but before his foot could step out of the courtyard gate...

Gu Han's voice drifted over faintly.

"Senior, wait a moment."

Chu Tiankuo's figure stiffened slightly, and he turned back to look at Gu Han, a trace of confusion flashing in his eyes.

The faint smile at the corner of Gu Han's mouth appeared unfathomable to him at this moment.

"Commander Gu, is there anything else?"

Chu Tiankuo asked in a deep voice, his tone tinged with confusion.

Gu Han stepped forward slowly, each step taken with extreme steadiness.

His pitch-black eyes stared straight at Chu Tiankuo, with light swirling within them, deep as an abyss.

"Since Senior has generously gifted such a rare treasure as the heavenly mandate dragon vein..."

"Then This Gu will be bold and ask Senior for one more thing."

Gu Han's voice was calm, yet carried an overbearing quality that brooked no refusal.

Upon hearing this, Chu Tiankuo's pupils shrank suddenly, and alarm bells rang in his heart.

The heavenly mandate dragon vein was already the Imperial Family's ultimate treasure; could Gu Han's appetite really be this large?

He had lived for hundreds of years and had never seen such an insatiable young man.

"What does Commander Gu want?"

Chu Tiankuo's tone turned cold.

An invisible pressure permeated from his body, and the air seemed to solidify, enveloping Gu Han.

Gu Han turned a blind eye to this; he just smiled lightly, as if that pressure were nothing more than a breeze brushing against his face.

"A Cultivation Technique of the Nirvana Realm!"

Gu Han's voice was plain, yet every word exploded in Chu Tiankuo's heart like a thunderclap.

Chu Tiankuo's face instantly turned ashen, his eyes filled with disbelief.

He stared fixedly at Gu Han, as if to see through him and confirm if he was talking nonsense.

"A Nirvana Realm Cultivation Technique?!"

Chu Tiankuo blurted it out, his voice trembling with disbelief.

"Gu Tian, do you know what you are saying?"

"That is the Legacy Cultivation Technique of every Sect."

"Could it be that the person behind you has never taught you that Nirvana Realm Cultivation Techniques are rarely passed on?"

He laughed in extreme anger, his voice tinged with a hint of mockery.

"Does the force behind you not even have a single Nirvana Realm Cultivation Technique to give you?"

"Must you come to my Imperial Family to extort us?"

Gu Han remained completely unmoved, his killing intent permeating his surroundings, like materialized blades that tore the pressure apart completely.

"Why must Senior be so angry?"

The arc at the corner of Gu Han's mouth deepened, revealing a hint of mockery.

"This Gu has already stated that this descent from the mountain is for training."

"The Sect behind me has its own rules; during training, all Opportunities must be fought for by oneself in order to temper one's Heart-Nature and break through shackles."

Gu Han paused, looking straight into Chu Tiankuo's angry eyes, his tone calm and matter-of-fact.

"If every step were arranged by the Sect, then what meaning would this training have?"

"How can a flower in a greenhouse withstand the wind and rain?"

"I am naturally not lacking in Nirvana Realm Cultivation Techniques."

"As for asking Senior for a Nirvana Realm Cultivation Technique..."

Gu Han chuckled, a flash of craftiness in his eyes.

"This Gu does not want to follow the beaten path; I want to create my own Cultivation Technique."

"The Seniors' Cultivation Techniques are naturally good."

"But they may not be suitable for me."

"Only a Cultivation Technique created by one's own hands is the most suitable."

"It is also the only way to climb to the Peak."

"Those who learn from me live, those who imitate me die."

"Throughout history, it has always been so."

Gu Han's words left Chu Tiankuo speechless for a moment.

The shock in his heart swept through like a tsunami; Gu Han's insights into the Dao of Martial Arts far exceeded all his knowledge.

Creating one's own Cultivation Technique—such boldness and courage were simply unheard of.

And that phrase, "Those who learn from me live, those who imitate me die," was like a sudden enlightenment.

It made him vaguely touch upon a higher level of the true meaning of the Dao of Martial Arts.

"Do you truly intend to create your own Nirvana Realm Cultivation Technique?"

Chu Tiankuo's voice was dry; in the eyes staring at Gu Han, besides shock, there was more of an unbelievable reverence.

This was no longer just arrogance, but an obsessive pursuit of the ultimate Dao of Martial Arts.

Gu Han smiled calmly, his eyes as deep as the stars in the night sky.

"The Great Dao has three thousand paths, all leading to the same destination."

"The Nirvana Realm Cultivation Technique Senior speaks of is merely a smooth path paved by predecessors."

"But This Gu prefers to hack through thorns and thistles to walk a path of my own."

"The Cultivation Technique in Senior's hands might perhaps give This Gu some inspiration, that is all."

He concealed his ambition perfectly, appearing both thirsty for knowledge and hinting that he did not rely on the Imperial Family.

"This Junior can guarantee to Senior that I will never leak it."

Chu Tiankuo's heart leapt. He now completely believed that there really was that legendary existence behind Gu Han. To be able to teach such a Prodigy, how profound must that Sect's foundation be! He even began to feel fortunate that he had not completely broken ties just now.

"Good."

"What a 'Those who learn from me live, those who imitate me die'!"

Chu Tiankuo said "good" twice in succession; the anger on his face dissipated completely, replaced by an uncontrollable excitement.

He seemed to see the hope for the future rise of the Great Chu Imperial Family.

"Since Commander Gu has such a grand ambition, this old man will naturally do his utmost to assist."

"Regarding a Nirvana Realm Cultivation Technique, this old man will take charge and gift you one."

Gu Han's lips curled slightly, a flash of success gleaming in his eyes.

This old fox has finally taken the bait.

"Thank you for your generosity, Senior!"

Gu Han cupped his hands, his tone becoming a bit more sincere.

"This Gu will definitely not let Senior down."