Sparring

Gu Jinlai, people have looked to Duanmu Chengyun.

Long ago, when the Holy Dynasty repeatedly summoned folk Daoist priests to the Celestial Master's Hall, he had already guessed that the Holy Dynasty...

Have many of the Celestial Masters been placed under house arrest?

Firstly, it allows these celestial masters to forge various Spirit Artifact, and even Dao artifacts.

Secondly...

As a trump card, it intimidates Demonic Beasts and prevents their Demonic Beasts Demonic Spirit from easily engaging in combat.

Now it seems there's an even deeper reason.

After all, in his perception, the number of Celestial Masters in the Celestial Masters Hall did not match the number of people who had served the Celestial Masters Hall over the years.

It's not even a third of that number.

Where did the remaining two-thirds of the Celestial Masters go? That's quite intriguing.

"It seems that I, the so-called King of Liyang, am just a figurehead. I don't even have the qualifications to lead some celestial masters to Fengyu City to forge weapons."

This Gu Jinlai.

"How could that be! Our respect for your investiture of True Immortal Gu is genuine. We will unconditionally support True Immortal Gu in forging any weapon. It's just that... these Celestial Masters trust us, so we have to be responsible for their safety."

Duanmu rode the cloud.

Although his attitude was good, his will was very firm.

"It seems that Sect Leader Duanmu thinks I can't guarantee the safety of these Celestial Masters?"

It is known Gu Jinlai that it is unlikely that conventional methods will be used to take Chao Jiuyin and the other Celestial Masters of the Celestial Masters Hall away.

He glanced around and said, "Although the array in the Celestial Master's Hall has amazing defensive power, and the three Void Immortals arrived immediately after the danger occurred, I don't think that this level of defense is stronger than that of Wind and Rain City or Flowing Fire City."

"Heh, could it be that the ancient True Immortal improved the protective formations of Wind and Rain City and Flowing Fire City, so that even three peerless Void Immortals with combat power comparable to True Immortals can withstand them?"

Si Wuyai, who had come with Duanmu Chengyun, chuckled.

"Formation? I don't know anything about formations."

Gu Jinlai calmly said, "The reason I believe that Flowing Fire City and Wind and Rain City can protect these Celestial Masters is simply because..."

His gaze swept over Duanmu Chengyun, Si Tianya, and Dong Xuanzi one by one, and finally, he slowly uttered a single word. "Me."

Upon hearing this, the three of them simultaneously changed their expressions.

The meaning behind these words, from Gu Jinlai, is undoubtedly that the security he alone provides is greater than that of the three peerless immortals combined with the Heavenly Master's Palace formation.

This completely disregarded the three peerless immortals.

Although the three of them were not true immortals, their ability to fight demons and gods with the power of their own grotto-heavens was not without merit.

This can be seen from the fact that those demons have never dared to push them to the brink of destruction over the years.

For Gu Jinlai to so brazenly claim that he alone is equal to three peerless immortals is simply...

"Ancient Immortal... is far too confident. You should know that excessive confidence is arrogance, which is not a good sign."

"Duanmu Chengyun said in a deep voice."

"Whether you're overconfident or not, you'll know once you try it."

Gu Jinlai looked at the three and said, "After arriving at the Holy Land, I have always wanted to know just how powerful a peerless immortal who has obtained the recognition of a divine weapon as its master will become after acquiring the power of the cave heaven. I hope that the three of you can fulfill my wish today."

"Heh, since the Ancient Immortal is willing to spar with us, then we will naturally grant your wish."

Duanmu rode the cloud.

Gu Jinlai, all that's missing is an open and aboveboard challenge; how could he possibly refuse?

Moreover, they were eager to experience firsthand what methods had been used Gu Jinlai to defeat the Xuan Yang Demon God head-on.

"As the three of you hosts, you are more familiar with the capital than I am. So, let the three of you choose a suitable place for your sparring session."

A slight smile Gu Jinlai.

"It seems that Ancient Immortal is rather impatient, but since you have spoken, we will naturally let you enjoy yourself to the fullest. Please follow me."

Duanmu Chengyun gave a shout and quickly took to the air, carrying Gu Jinlai towards the capital.

Gu Jinlai, they followed with composure, without a trace of fear in their eyes.

The remaining Dong Yuanzi and the two saints exchanged glances. In the end, this illusory immortal was also unwilling to miss this great battle, and instructed, "You all keep an eye on the Celestial Master Hall, make sure there is no trouble, and don't let any people have any inappropriate thoughts. I'll be right back."

Although the two saints wanted to follow, they had no choice but to obey Dong Yuanzi's orders and patiently agreed.

The three deputy hall masters of the Celestial Masters Hall who had been summoned remained silent for a moment, then exchanged glances.

One of them couldn't help but sigh, "In the end, only those who possess great power can truly control their own destiny."

"Times have changed."

The other person also shook his head. "Our glory has come to an end. The spirit realm... is already in chaos and no longer has the soil to nurture a creator. Without a creator, how can we compete with cultivators and Demonic Beasts?"

As he spoke, he glanced at Chao Jiuyin and said, "You were born at the wrong time. If it were a thousand years ago, those great creators would probably be vying to take you as their disciple."

Chao Jiuyin smiled but didn't say anything, "I think things are fine as they are now. Some things that I couldn't verify before can now be verified easily..."

"That system you're still researching called 'Skynet'?"

One of them asked.

"Right."

Chao Jiuyin nodded. "The universe has a cosmic network, and the spirit world must also have a spirit world network. If we can develop a system that can utilize this 'network,' I believe that the development of the Celestial Master system will usher in a new era."

"The spirit world..."

The other Heavenly Emperor shook his head.

In this day and age, there are very few left who can even glimpse the spirit world. To think that one can resonate with the Great Dao like a celestial being and connect to the spirit world's "network" through the "Heavenly Net" is simply an unrealistic fantasy.

However, considering their current situation...

The two celestial rulers exchanged a glance and became disheartened once again.

A streak of light pierced the sky.

Led by Duanmu Chengyun, the group of four quickly arrived over the capital.

Taking action over the capital would inevitably cause a huge commotion.

However, the four of them were located tens of thousands of meters above the capital.

Even with the grandeur of the capital, at this height, one can only discern a rough outline when looking down.

Not long after Gu Jinlai, Duanmu Chengyun and others arrived, more than a dozen streams of light broke through the air from inside the capital and arrived. There were also many more cultivators who looked towards this place through various methods.

Clearly, they had already learned that Gu Jinlai to "spar" with Duanmu Chengyun.

They were all filled with curiosity about this immortal who had escaped from the Liyang Cave.

"Let's do it here."

Duanmu rode the cloud.

This location is quite far from the capital, about 60 or 70 miles away.

Even if both sides unleash their full Divine Ability, the array will neutralize it, leaving only a fraction of its original strength, and it will not have any impact on the capital.

Furthermore, the coordinates above the capital city made it easy for him to draw upon the power of the six great grotto-heavens at the first opportunity...

Or rather, the power of inspiration.

"This place will do then."

Gu Jinlai of this, looking towards Duanmu Chengyun.

Duanmu Chengyun was not reserved at all.

With a wave of his hand, a picture quickly unfolded before him, seemingly containing a world within it.

"The Landscape and the State Map!"

The name of the divine weapon belonging to the master of the Wuji Cave Heaven was recognized immediately, both in Gu Jinlai.

As Duanmu Chengyun unleashed this divine weapon, it seemed as if energy was flowing through the earth below.

The sky above the capital was even more dazzling.

The power of Qi and blood.

Or rather, the spiritual energy emanating from the skies above the capital.

Once these ingenious forces manifested, they were quickly drawn into the landscape painting and infused into the mountains and rivers depicted within.

As these forces were injected, the Jiangshan Sheji Map expanded continuously, transforming in the blink of an eye into a colossal painting, five or six hundred meters long and over a hundred meters wide, filled with mountains, rivers, grasslands, forests, plateaus...

"Please!"

Duanmu Chengyun stretched out his hand and said.

"Not enough."

He didn't move a Gu Jinlai: "You alone are not enough."

Duanmu Chengyun's expression changed slightly.

"Although you have amplified yourselves by drawing upon the spiritual energy of the Imperial Capital, in a one-on-one fight, you are at best comparable to the Xuan Yang Demon God. But don't forget, the Xuan Yang Demon God died at my hands! If you want to test my true strength, either you fight me to the death like the Xuan Yang Demon God, or..."

Gu Jinlai turned his gaze to Si Wuyai and Dong Xuanzi: "The three of you come at me together."

A flicker of anger, as if they had been underestimated, flashed in the eyes of Si Wuyai and Dong Xuanzi.

But...

Think carefully about what has been said Gu Jinlai, and take the example of the Xuan Yang Demon God right before your eyes.

Seem...

If they were to compete against each other, one person from Gu Jinlai, they would truly be no match!

After all, unless it's a life-or-death struggle, none of them dared to say they could kill the Xuan Yang Demon God.

Even in a life-or-death struggle, their scores would be roughly equal.

Once they understood this, the anger in their eyes caused by being underestimated was quickly suppressed.

Weak is simply weak.

The person before us is a venerable immortal.

The True Immortal of Liyang Cave who resisted the Demonic Beasts army the longest.

If they treat him the same way they treated previous outsiders...

One wrong move and you could die without even knowing how.

"Since the Ancient Immortal has such confidence, then what's wrong with the two of us accompanying him to the end?"

Si Wuyai and Dong Xuanzi spoke in deep voices, and stepped forward one by one, quickly summoning their divine weapons.

A divine sword—Haotian.

A chess piece that is half black and half white – Tianyuan Chess.

A large amount of spiritual energy was drawn in by them and poured into the divine weapon.

As the divine weapons were activated, Si Tianya's Haotian Divine Sword and Dong Xuanzi's Tianyuan Chess both underwent changes.

The Haotian Divine Sword was filled with a powerful aura and domineering force, which seemed to affect even the operation of the surrounding Great Dao.

This divine weapon...

It seems as if he wants to transform into the Jade Emperor and act on behalf of Heaven.

Meanwhile, the Tianyuan chess piece emitted waves of astonishing pulling force.

These two divine weapons have been recognized Gu Jinlai.

The main alchemy is performed by Aries.

This divine weapon is like a powerful source of gravity.

Once someone is targeted by Tianyuan Chess, they will be suppressed in a certain position and unable to move an inch.

"What a divine weapon!"

Gu Jinlai asked, his gaze fixed on the three peerless immortals who had summoned divine weapons and drawn upon spiritual energy. "Are you ready?"

Please enlighten me.

The three of them said in unison in a deep voice.

"Alright, since you have sincerely asked for my guidance, I will teach you the first lesson."

Gu Jinlai, a myriad of colors seemed to appear in his eyes. He reached out and plunged his hand into those "colors," casually flicking them aside. "External forces, always external forces!"