239: Three moves have passed, the Four Tribulations Yang God

In an instant, Sword Ancestor was stunned.

His cultivation was suppressed at the Peak of the Early Stage Yang Spirit Realm, but his Divine Ability Realm was not suppressed.

Just with the first move, Ocean-Shattering Mountain, he was confident he could defeat over ninety percent of newly advanced Yang Spirits.

The second move, Heaven-Opening Earth, was even his proudest creation.

Who would have thought that the newly advanced junior in front of him would easily block it?

He didn't even have a single scratch.

“This is… Supreme Body…”

Sword Ancestor's eyes narrowed, his gaze falling upon Gu Changsheng's jade-like arm, and he exclaimed, “No wonder… I never thought you would break through an age-old problem, forcefully grafting the Witch Race Bloodline.

And even gave birth to a Supreme Bone…”

The Witch Race is naturally skilled in Body Refining, and the Supreme Bone they give birth to is highly revered by countless races.

If one were to dig out a piece and combine it with other rare Materials, it could be refined into a Dao Artifact, and there were many such cases.

Yang Spirit Realm Cultivators were all extremely envious.

From ancient times until now, countless Cultivators had attempted to transplant the Witch Race Bloodline, but all had failed.

‘This person is even more formidable than I imagined…’ Sword Ancestor's expression turned solemn, and wisps of pure Sword Qi surged, making him seem like a battle-hardened sharp sword, piercing directly into the sky.

“The third move… even if I suppress my cultivation, I may not be able to perfectly control it.

Once the sword is drawn, blood must be spilled.

Fellow Daoist, are you confident you can block it?”

Hearing this, Gu Changsheng put away the playful expression on his face, his expression tightened, and he said in a deep voice, “Please enlighten me, Sword Ancestor.”

Whoosh—

Void Realm clouds surged, and suddenly, two illusory figures, one black and one white, appeared beside Sword Ancestor's body.

One was fierce and malevolent, the other benevolent and kind.

Both were in Sword Ancestor's likeness.

Heaven and Earth Souls!

As the two souls merged into his body, Sword Ancestor's features became eerie, his aura grew increasingly ferocious, and a dazzling Sword Qi, like the first ray of light between heaven and earth, emerged from his palm.

“This move is called—Heart Sword!”

Clang—

The vast Sword Qi, like a meteor, pierced through the Void Realm, transcending space and time, and instantly, only that dazzling Sword Qi remained in Gu Changsheng's eyes.

With awe-inspiring heavenly might, Sword Ancestor was like the Dominator of this world.

Before the Sword Qi even arrived, the intense gale forced countless light-shadows to appear on Gu Changsheng's body surface.

Golden Body, Asura Dharma Body, Iron Fir Garment… secret protective arts, were automatically activated.

This was enough to show the power of this move.

“Good!”

“Gu also has a move; please Sword Ancestor, give your assessment!”

Gu Changsheng's Qi and blood surged, his arms crossed, and his right arm's Supreme Bone let out a series of crackling sounds, while a divine seal illusion, resembling a mountain mist, appeared in his palm.

Town God Flipping Heaven Seal!

One palm strike, stirring up the Void Realm for ten thousand miles.

Boom—

The dazzling Sword Qi collided with the thick, mountain-like divine seal, and a powerful energy burst forth, wildly spilling into the surrounding Void Realm.

The surrounding space became as fragile as paper, and with a ‘sizzling’ sound, long, narrow cracks appeared, and gray Qi flows from outside the world continuously drilled in.

As the clouds dissipated, Gu Changsheng retreated thirteen steps, flicked his fingertip, and an ancient gray Sword Qi leaked from his fingertip, a trace of blood seeping from the corner of his mouth.

The next moment, a blue light flickered on his body, and his previous injuries instantly healed.

Opposite him, Sword Ancestor stood unmoving, like a colossal rock unyielding in a fierce storm, but a tumultuous wave had already risen in his heart.

The strength of this newly advanced Yang Spirit could actually shatter the Void Realm, which was something only Cultivators who had passed through four tribulations could achieve.

“Fellow Daoist is indeed exceptionally talented.

Having just advanced to Yang Spirit, your strength is already comparable to a Four Tribulation Yang Spirit Realm Cultivator.”

Sword Ancestor slowly said.

“Four Tribulation Cultivator?” Gu Changsheng was slightly stunned.

“The strength of Yang Spirit Realm varies, and their methods each have their own merits, making it difficult to judge simply.

However, generally, the more times one passes through the three tribulations, the stronger their strength.

Therefore, Yang Spirit Realm Dominators all use this as a measure of strength.

Passing through the three tribulations once is a One Tribulation Yang Spirit, twice is a Two Tribulation… and so on.”

Sword Ancestor paused, then continued, “The stability of space varies in different worlds.

In a small world, perhaps a Profound Cave Late Stage Cultivator might be able to shake space.

However, in a great world like the Human Realm, only a Yang Spirit Realm Middle Stage Cultivator can do so.

This is also known as the mark of a Four Tribulation Yang Spirit.”

“Four Tribulation Yang Spirit…” Gu Changsheng muttered, silently calculating in his mind.

‘Just now, I fully unleashed the Town God Flipping Heaven Seal; if I had used it on Yellow Springs Mountain, its power would have increased even further.

Coupled with my other methods and Dao Artifacts… among Four Tribulation Yang Spirits, I should not be weak.

Of course, Sword Ancestor's methods are extraordinary.

Especially that Heart Sword move, it truly seizes the creation of heaven and earth.

The fact that I could withstand this move, besides my own strength, half of it is attributed to my prior understanding of the characteristics of this Dao sword art Divine Ability.’

Back then, when Gu Changsheng drew for Sword Ancestor, he obtained this Heart Sword secret art Divine Ability.

This move combines both offensive and life-saving techniques, and it is truly remarkable.

However, drawing out the Heaven Soul and Earth Soul while retaining the Life Soul in oneself also has many drawbacks… Three moves had passed, and Gu Changsheng had a rough understanding of his own strength within the Yang Spirit Realm.

Opposite him, after Sword Ancestor unleashed Heart Sword, his Qi became chaotic, and his breathing became slightly hurried.

“Sword Ancestor…”

“It's fine.

These are old ailments left over from the last wind tribulation a thousand years ago.”

Sword Ancestor waved his hand, a glint of light flashing in his eyes, revealing an indescribable appreciation: “Fellow Daoist's magical power is profound, truly rare in my life as an old Daoist.

Moreover, the aura of your magical power is upright, peaceful, and majestic, it must be the Supreme cultivation method of our Dao Sect.”

Gu Changsheng nodded slightly: “Gu did indeed obtain part of the Legacy of Emperor Yellow Springs.”

As he spoke, he flipped his palm, and a miniature mountain range encircled by a clear yellow water belt floated above it.

“Wangchuan! Yellow Springs Mountain!

Daoist Gu actually obtained two of the yellow springs three treasures!”

Sword Ancestor couldn't help but exclaim.

Emperor Yellow Springs had set up many true Legacies in the Human Realm: resources, Immortal Caves, secret medicines, cultivation methods… Among them, the yellow springs three treasures were definitely renowned existences within the Yellow Springs Legacy.

Over the past hundred thousand years, Cultivators had successively collected them, only to lose them again upon their demise.

Cultivators who attempted to collect the yellow springs three treasures seemed to experience a curse; their fates all ended in dismal demise.

Gu Changsheng stroked Yellow Springs Mountain with his palm, and specks of profound yellow Qi flowed through his hand.

After Yellow Springs Mountain accommodated Wangchuan, its grade stopped at a Half-step Dao Artifact, but its essence was extremely strong, and it was by no means inferior to ordinary Dao Artifacts in use.

“May I ask Sword Ancestor, do you know the location of Soulfall Valley?”

The yellow springs three treasures were originally one entity; if the three treasures were combined, their power would be more than a hundred times greater than it was now.

It was definitely the best method to enhance one's strength before breaking through a Bottleneck in cultivation.

Hearing this, a trace of strangeness appeared on Sword Ancestor's face.

“If I hadn't seen you, I wouldn't have known the whereabouts of the other yellow springs three treasures.

But specifically Soulfall Valley…”

“Oh, is there some hidden truth?” Gu Changsheng keenly grasped Sword Ancestor's emotions.

“Actually, the location of Soulfall Valley is not a secret among the Yang Spirit Realm.”

Sword Ancestor struggled for a moment, then slowly said, “This treasure is currently occupied by the remnant clan of Emperor Yellow Springs—the Soul Clan.

Among them, the Grand Elder of the Soul Clan is a Seven Tribulation Yang Spirit.

In terms of reputation and Divine Abilities, he is quite formidable throughout the entire Human Realm.”

‘Soul Clan… Seven Tribulation Yang Spirit…’ Hearing this, a black line appeared on Gu Changsheng's forehead, and he immediately understood that it would be impossible to obtain the last Soulfall Valley in a short period of time.

However, who knows what the future holds.

“Soul Clan… not of our Human Race?”

“That's right.” Sword Ancestor nodded imperceptibly: “Emperor Yellow Springs was the number one Genius Cultivator in the Human Realm throughout history.

At his Peak, when the Saint Realm launched a large-scale invasion, he alone managed to block it.

It is even rumored that he once fought against the Saint Realm's First Holy Ancestor—Holy Ancestor Jialan.

The outcome is unknown, but afterward, the Saint Realm retreated disconsolately.

It is said that Emperor Yellow Springs once obtained a considerable amount of True Devil Qi from Holy Ancestor Jialan, and combining it with his own Soul Path secret arts, he created a brand new race.

That is the Soul Clan that has been passed down to this day.

Their flesh and appearance resemble the Human Race, yet they also possess the characteristics of the Saint Race, capable of cultivating both magical power and Devilish Qi simultaneously, making them rarely matched by Cultivators of the same Realm.”

‘Possessing both Daos, it is estimated that the strength of this Soul Clan Grand Elder is also formidable among Seven Tribulation Yang Spirits…’ Gu Changsheng erased the thought of seizing Soulfall Valley from his mind.

He glanced over, only to see Sword Ancestor's eyes suddenly become vacant, a trace of blood overflowing from the corner of his mouth, and his Qi became chaotic, at times benevolent and kind, at times fierce and malevolent.