17: Kill the guards and obtain the Xuanzi Four-Armed Shura Technique

Gu Changsheng had long realized this tribulation was coming.

Killing the Yellow-skinned demon offended the Five Immortals of Liaodong.

He even had a tracking mark planted on him.

Killing Chen Huanzhi offended Guo Ju, the Dragon Guard Imperial Soldier.

For this, Gu Changsheng had long made preparations.

In a hidden alley, he drew on the walls to store heavenly lightning and set up a killing trap.

He just didn't expect that it would take almost a year for the aggrieved party to come knocking.

"To force me to use the Asura Dharma Body...

Among the country Cultivators I've killed, you rank in the top three."

Great Shang was already the strongest organization in the world, possessing countless secret arts.

The Dragon Guard Imperial Soldiers under its command were all top-tier experts of their realm, far superior to the half-baked Cultivators from the countryside.

Whoosh—

Guo Ju punched out, his evil spirit Dharma Idol emanating a golden light that covered his arm, like a golden hammer cleaving through giant waves, twisting the air into a spiral.

"What immense strength."

The last time Gu Changsheng had seen such powerful Body Refining was from the old monk Fayun.

Many days later, his Dragon Elephant Prajna Art had achieved success, and his Blood Dragon had condensed by three-tenths. His strength had already reached fifteen hundred jun.

Converted into power, that was forty-five thousand jin.

He didn't dodge. The Blood Dragon in his spine moved to his right arm, and a golden light appeared on the surface of his fist.

This was a sign of condensing a Golden Body.

The two fists met, unleashing a mighty roar and a surge of airflow.

The two furiously clashed, their afterimages everywhere, their residual power shaking the Void Realm, leaving the surroundings in ruins.

"Refreshing!"

His Qi was unleashed without reservation, and his body felt indescribably invigorated.

In fact, during the recent clash, Gu Changsheng even held a slight advantage.

Chen Qiao, standing nearby, was already stunned.

"This person can actually fight Guo Ju to a standstill, and even... gain the upper hand."

Hailing from the countryside, Chen Qiao was very aware of the gap between Dragon Guard Imperial Soldiers and ordinary Cultivators.

Typically, opponents of the same realm couldn't last three moves against Guo Ju.

Guo Ju's expression turned grim.

He had thought this was just a simple act of killing to establish his authority, but he hadn't expected to encounter a Dragon.

He could sense that Gu Changsheng was still holding back.

This kind of oppressive feeling, he had only experienced it from Cultivators of major sects.

"This child cannot be allowed to live."

Guo Ju hardened his resolve, stomping his foot, shattering the pavement.

Behind him, the Asura Dharma Body condensed golden light, and two thick, bronze-like arms extended from his back.

He closed in, clenching his fists and smashing them down, swinging them like the wind.

Four-Armed Shura Art!

Gu Changsheng's expression changed, and he transformed into a blood-red streak to avoid the sharp edge.

He could feel that the anomaly of the Dharma Idol before him was not merely the addition of two arms.

The internal Qi was surging, completely different from before.

If he took it head-on, he would likely be severely injured.

"Only the strength has increased; the speed remains unchanged."

A blood-red light emanated from Gu Changsheng's body.

The speed boosted by the Fifth-Order Blood Combustion Art far outstripped his opponent's.

Behind him, Guo Ju unleashed a barrage of attacks; the force of a casual punch would blast a deep pit into the ground.

"Don't even think about escaping..."

Guo Ju's face was twisted, utterly frenzied.

Everything fell into Gu Changsheng's eyes.

"Is this... becoming a demon?

Reason is suppressed by madness, becoming only capable of slaughter and destruction.

It seems this secret art carries considerable risks."

Gu Changsheng moved with leisurely steps.

His speed gave him an advantage, firmly holding the initiative in the battle.

Although the Four-Armed Shura before him was powerful, its threat was actually reduced due to its unclear consciousness.

After a cup of tea's time, Guo Ju's Qi was depleted, and his attack intensity sharply dropped.

"Wait a little longer, it's not time yet."

After two cups of tea, the golden light of the Asura Dharma Body dimmed, and the two arms on Guo Ju's back shrunk. What was once thick enough for a horse to run on was now only as thick as a man's embrace.

"No hurry, this fellow still has reserves; he might be faking it."

Gu Changsheng's mentality was calm.

As an Immortal Master, he had that much patience.

Taking risks was out of the question.

After three cups of tea, the Asura Dharma Body dissipated, and the two bronze arms dissolved into golden specks of light.

Guo Ju's aura plummeted, and a flicker of clarity passed through his eyes.

"Cowardly bug... still not coming over."

It was only through years of absorbing blood essence pearls that he barely managed to push his Asura Dharma Body to four arms.

But because of this, his mind had long been corroded by resentment.

At the critical moment, he had fallen into demonic possession.

Barely maintaining a shred of consciousness, Guo Ju had intended to feign weakness to lure him in.

Who knew Gu Changsheng wouldn't fall for it?

If this continued, it wouldn't be feigning weakness, but truly being weak.

Activating the Four-Armed Shura Art consumed a lot.

"His aura has finally dropped below mine this time, but why... should I risk getting close?"

As an Immortal Master, the most important thing was to be cautious.

Gu Changsheng pulled out several scrolls from his embrace, unfurled them with a wave, and electric light flashed as four arcs of electricity, as thick as forearms, shot out.

These were all lightning bolts he had carefully selected and sealed.

Each one had a power that could be called the limit of the Foundation Building Realm, far beyond the lightning in the alleys.

Boom—

Several bolts of lightning instantly struck Guo Ju, electric arcs darting wildly. The Asura Dharma Body, originally as stable as a mountain, trembled incessantly, then burst like a bubble.

Pfft—

Spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood, Guo Ju was sent flying dozens of meters away.

In the distance, Chen Qiao was dumbfounded.

"How is this possible... Guo Ju is a powerful individual who cultivated the Four-Armed Shura Art, not a weakling among the Dragon Guard Imperial Soldiers.

It was even rumored that he had the confidence to advance to the True Core Realm.

He was actually defeated by some unknown young man?"

The facts were right before his eyes, and Chen Qiao felt a chill run down his spine.

If Guo Ju died, wouldn't he be next?

He couldn't stay in Chenping County any longer!

Escape!

Chen Qiao, dragging his injured foot, quietly left.

All of this naturally couldn't escape Gu Changsheng's notice, but his attention was entirely focused on Guo Ju at the moment.

Having taken four lightning strikes, Guo Ju's face was like golden paper, his aura greatly diminished, and he was filled with regret.

If he had known this person was so ruthless, why would he have come over?

He should at least reach the True Core Realm before making any plans.

"Brother, it's all a misunderstanding.

Chen Huanzhi was killed; he must have offended you, and he deserved to die.

I am Guo Ju, a Dragon Guard Imperial Soldier, a disciple of Immortal Master Asura, a True Core Realm Cultivator.

How about we turn hostility into friendship?

Your lightning scrolls are indeed formidable, but I assume you don't have many left, do you...?"

Guo Ju's tone softened.

Gu Changsheng smiled.

'This fellow immediately conceded when he saw he couldn't win.

In his words, he didn't forget to threaten me with his sect.

Truly... he must die.'

Gu Changsheng pulled out several more scrolls from his embrace: "Who told you my scrolls were gone?"

Guo Ju turned and fled.

However, no matter how fast he was, he couldn't outrun lightning.

Boom—

Several more lightning bolts flashed, and a deep pit collapsed in the ground.

Upon closer inspection, Guo Ju was completely charred, his aura completely gone.

"Finally dead, he was really troublesome."

Peak Foundation Building Realm, this was absolutely the strongest opponent Gu Changsheng had ever encountered.

His Body Refining skill was even above that of the old monk Fayun.

"Just right, the Dragon Elephant Prajna Art still needs some catalysts..."

Gu Changsheng pulled out his portable sketchbook and began to sketch.

Before long, a meditation art appeared on his panel.

[Four-Armed Shura Art (Profound)]

[Description: Created by Immortal Master Asura, a Great Shang devotee. To cultivate it, one must sever both arms in childhood, refine a Shura medicinal primer, and enter the Shura Cave. If one survives for a year, they can begin its cultivation.]