24: Chapter 24 The Five Elements Unite, Crushing the Profound Gold Demon Seed

In the blink of an eye, the sky finally brightened.

During this period, Gu Han had been suffering through an agonizing ordeal.

He was constantly trying to balance the four attributes of True Qi within his body.

If he hadn't built an incredibly solid Foundation during the Body Tempering Realm, his True Qi would have long since fallen out of balance, causing him to die from internal chaos.

As Gu Han once again suppressed the rioting True Qi within him,

he slowly opened his eyes.

At this moment, he was extremely exhausted and haggard.

His face was also slightly pale.

However, his heart was very calm; he did not grow anxious because of this.

"Cuckoo!"

With a few rooster crows, Gu Han knew it was time to head out.

As usual, he left home only after applying a simple disguise.

Upon leaving his house, Gu Han headed straight for the Tianbao Pavilion.

At this time, the front of the Tianbao Pavilion was extraordinarily bustling.

People from all walks of life gathered before the Tianbao Pavilion, waiting for it to open for business.

With a "creak,"

the gates of the Tianbao Pavilion slowly opened.

The crowd gathered at the door swarmed inside.

Gu Han was among them.

He hurriedly grabbed a shop assistant and asked in a low voice,

"Do you have any Metal-attribute Meridian Connecting Realm Cultivation Techniques?"

"Preferably a high-tier technique."

"The more Meridians it connects, the better."

Gu Han didn't waste any time and stated his requirements directly.

While wanting to balance his True Qi, he also wanted to connect more Meridians and even break through his limits.

But to break through limits, one needed a high-tier Cultivation Technique.

Otherwise, simply stacking ordinary Meridian Connecting Realm techniques would yield greatly diminished results and wouldn't be very effective.

Gu Han had discovered this while Cultivating those four techniques.

The number of Meridians connected basically started by being halved each time.

Later on, the effects might become even worse.

Otherwise, everyone could just rely on stacking Meridian Connecting Realm techniques to connect their Meridians to the limit.

If that were the case, there wouldn't be so many ordinary Martial Artists.

"A high-tier Meridian Connecting Realm technique?"

"Metal-attribute?"

The assistant looked up and glanced at Gu Han.

Then, the assistant's eyes narrowed slightly.

"Customer, the requirements you've mentioned aren't that easy to meet!"

Hearing this, how could Gu Han not understand?

He immediately pulled some silver pieces from his robe and quietly slipped them into the assistant's hand.

"Brother, I'll have to trouble you for your help."

"Customer, there's something you may not know."

"High-tier Meridian Connecting Realm techniques are extremely scarce."

"High-tier Metal-attribute Meridian Connecting Realm techniques are even more exceptionally rare."

"You must know that Metal-attribute True Qi is among the most powerful offensive forces in True Qi."

"So many people are eyeing Metal-attribute True Qi techniques."

The assistant lightly weighed the silver in his hand and replied.

"However, if you want a high-tier Metal-attribute Meridian Connecting Realm technique, it's not like we don't have one."

"It's just that the technique is a bit sinister."

"And a bit expensive."

Before the assistant could even finish his sentence, Gu Han hurriedly spoke up.

"What technique?"

"Customer, please wait a moment, I'll go fetch it for you right now."

...

A short while later, the assistant returned.

This time, he was carrying a tray covered with a cloth.

One could vaguely see it was a Secret Manual.

"Customer, you're in luck. This high-tier Metal-attribute Meridian Connecting Realm technique is still here."

"This technique has six levels in total. The first level connects one meridian, the second level connects two, the third level connects four..."

"If you Cultivate it to the sixth level, you can connect thirty-two Meridians."

"However, this manual is incomplete."

"Furthermore, it was simplified from another technique."

"Those who Cultivate this technique cannot defeat someone who Cultivates the original version."

"They might even be constrained by the original technique."

Hearing this, Gu Han's heart stirred.

On one hand, he was attracted by the meridian connection count of the technique.

On the other hand, he was made hesitant by the technique's limitations.

Seeing Gu Han in deep thought, the assistant spoke up again.

"Customer, you could also choose other Metal-attribute Meridian Connecting Realm techniques."

"Although the number of connected Meridians isn't as high, the techniques are complete."

"You wouldn't have to worry about anything else."

Hearing this, Gu Han recalled tropes from novels.

"Those Transmigration protagonists who Cultivate incomplete or restricted techniques always manage to turn the tables in the end."

"I have a System, so why can't I?"

"I'll take the gamble."

Immediately, Gu Han spoke.

"No need."

"I'll take this one."

"How much silver?"

"Also, bring me some other high-tier Meridian Connecting Realm techniques of different attributes."

"It's best if I have techniques for all Five Elements: Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth."

"Money is not an issue."

Hearing Gu Han's words, the assistant knew a fat sheep had arrived.

"Customer, please wait a moment."

...

About an hour passed.

Gu Han left the Tianbao Pavilion satisfied.

Once out of the Tianbao Pavilion, Gu Han didn't bother playing games with the people tailing him; he used a movement technique and vanished instantly.

The followers who had lost Gu Han immediately rushed back in a panic.

"Reporting to the Saint, we lost track of that man."

The person who had been tailing Gu Han knelt on one knee and reported to a man.

"It doesn't matter, he will show up."

"Dismissed!"

The man waved his hand.

If Gu Han were here and saw this man, he would surely be greatly shocked.

This man was the shop assistant from the Tianbao Pavilion.

Furthermore, this assistant's true identity was that of a Saint.

Clearly, he must have some scheme regarding the technique he gave out.

Or rather, the person who Cultivates this technique would inevitably be controlled by him in the end.

After shaking off his pursuers, Gu Han found a quiet corner and, after consuming all his life origin crystals, Cultivated the technique to Perfection.

At this moment, the five types of True Qi within Gu Han's body had reached a complete balance.

The moment the Five Elements True Qi formed a perfect cycle within Gu Han's body, they began to continuously undergo Fusion.

At the same time, Gu Han also discovered the flaw in the Metal-attribute Meridian Connecting technique he had Cultivated, the 'Profound Gold Heaven-Splitting Art'.

This technique would actually cause a person to fall into a frenzy, with murderous thoughts becoming increasingly intense.

The violent killing intent of the 'Profound Gold Heaven-Splitting Art' was like a volcanic eruption, frantically assaulting his mind!

"Kill... kill them all!"

A low growl filled with hostility exploded in his mind. Gu Han's eyes were instantly stained with a layer of blood-red, and the True Qi around him ravaged like blades, causing the ground beneath his feet to crack inch by inch.

Simultaneously, the Metal-attribute True Qi in his body showed signs of condensing into the shape of a seed.

"Heh, you want to control me?"

Gu Han gave a sinister laugh and suddenly bit the tip of his tongue. The sharp pain allowed him to regain a brief moment of clarity.

"The problem with this technique is quite significant!"

"But if you think this can affect me, you've underestimated me and my System."

"If I couldn't escape this, I might as well find a block of tofu to bash my head against and die."

Before Gu Han could even think of a countermeasure,

those thoughts in his mind vanished.

The Five Elements True Qi in his body transformed into five Dragons, frantically tearing at the faintly forming seed.

Then, the five strands of True Qi formed a vortex, spinning continuously.

A moment later.

A brand new type of True Qi was generated in Gu Han's Dantian.

The moment this wisp of True Qi appeared, the air in the entire alley stagnated, and the Spiritual Qi was sucked dry.

"This is..."

Gu Han's pupils shrank suddenly. He could feel that although this wisp of True Qi was tiny, it contained the terrifying power of the Five Elements!

"Hahaha!"

"I knew it, I couldn't possibly lose."

Deep within the Tianbao Pavilion, the assistant suddenly crushed the blood jade in his hand, his face as dark as water.

He sensed that someone had Cultivated the 'Profound Gold Heaven-Splitting Art' and had reached Perfection.

But just as the demon seed was about to condense, it was swallowed and dispersed.

"How is this possible!"

He stood up abruptly, golden light flashing violently around him.

His True Qi attribute was exactly the same as the 'Profound Gold Heaven-Splitting Art' that Gu Han had Cultivated.

However, his True Qi seemed to be several points stronger than Gu Han's, faintly suppressing the True Qi of the Profound Gold Heaven-Splitting Art.

"Someone, come!"