A Coward
Upon first entering the Grandmaster realm, all True Qi, Qi and Blood, and Divine Intent will converge within the Dao Embryo, Transformation and transforming along with Dao Embryo, Innate True Essence.
During this period, even Grandmaster are as vulnerable as mortals, and many external calamities arise from this time.
Gu Yuanqing smiled nonchalantly, "So that's how it is. I was wondering how you could be so bold today! But you've staked everything on this day, aren't you afraid I'll regress from the Grandmaster realm and we'll fight to the death?"
Gu Wenqi took a deep breath and muttered to himself, "I am but Old Man who clings to life, and even death is of no consequence to me. If you, young master, are willing to sacrifice your future to kill me, then it is my bad luck!"
Gu Yuanqing nodded and said, "That makes some sense. Before becoming Grandmaster, even if one fails to break through, one can try again. But if one becomes Grandmaster, the Secret Treasury transforms into Dao Embryo, and the Vital Essence, and spirit unite. If one then regresses from the Grandmaster realm, at best, one's foundation will be damaged, and there will be no possibility of becoming Grandmaster again; at worst, the Secret Treasury will be damaged, one's cultivation will be completely lost, and one's life will be in danger."
"Since Young Master Gu understands, there's no need for me to say more. I had no other choice but to do this. For me, living a life of ignominy for decades is solely for revenge. If I cannot take revenge, then there is no point in living!"
Gu Wenqi bowed again. "Young Master Gu, you are a good person, don't blame me, blame the world. But Young Master Gu think carefully, don't force me to take action!"
The Profound Martial Phenomenon appeared on Gu Wenqi's body, and the Firewood Saber was drawn into his hand, revealing the aura of the True Martial Eighth Layer.
Gu Yuanqing picked up the teacup beside him, took a sip, then glanced at the direction of the courtyard gate and scoffed, "What you're doing is putting me in a difficult position."
Gu Wenqi frowned and asked, "What do you mean?"
"Logically speaking, since you've already made your move, killing you would be your own fault, and you can't blame me. But you keep saying how miserable and forced you were, as if it would be unreasonable for me to kill you. But if I let you go, I won't be able to let it go. Gu Wenqi, do you think I'm in a difficult position?"
Gu Wenqi was taken aback, not understanding what Gu Yuanqing meant by those words.
As he spoke, Gu Yuanqing suddenly reached out, and a book flew into his hand. He said, "This cultivation Cultivation Method can directly lead to the Grandmaster realm, and it is directly descended from the North Spring Sword Sect's Cultivation Method. If you obtain it, you may have a chance to become Grandmaster. Now I will give you the choice. This book is in my hands. If you kill me, this book is yours!"
Gu Wenqi was stunned, not expecting Gu Yuanqing to do this, and he hesitated for a moment.
"Young Master Gu, you're forcing me to take action!"
"I'm not forcing you, but you have to make your own choice. Just like when I asked you before why I should pass on the Grandmaster's method to you, it's the same now. The thing is here. If you have the ability, come and take it yourself. Either kill me and you get this method, or you die for it. It's fair, isn't it? Of course, if you leave now, considering you've been my servant for a year, I can still spare your life."
At this point, Gu Yuanqing revealed a cold smile, "You don't naively think that as long as you threaten me a few times, I'll obediently give you the things, do you?"
Gu Wenqi's breathing became rapid. He stared intently at the book in Gu Yuanqing's hand, gripping the Firewood Saber tightly.
Gu Yuanqing said softly again, "Have you thought it through? If you miss this opportunity, there may never be another one."
Gu Wenqi's Firewood Saber trembled as he stared at Gu Yuanqing, his killing intent surging. A voice echoed from within him, "Why are you forcing me? Why? I don't want to kill you, but why won't you hand over the items? You're asking for it, don't blame me!"
As he spoke, Gu Wenqi swung his Firewood Saber at Gu Yuanqing, but he didn't even use 40% of his true True Qi, leaving most of his strength for defense.
With a gentle wave of his hand, Gu Yuanqing unleashed a powerful gust of wind, Gu Wenqi flying backward without any resistance, tumbling to the ground.
Gu Wenqi raised his head, looking at Gu Yuanqing in shock. This was the power of the Grandmaster Realm, but how could Gu Yuanqing, who should be in the weakened stage of Transformation, still possess such power?
"Actually, I think you're quite pitiful. You have a grudge against the Imperial Court, against Prince Qing, and against Sword Saint Qin Wuya. But Prince Qing has come, and Qin Wuya has come, yet you simply don't dare to face them."
You've been lurking here, hoping to obtain the inheritance of the North Spring Sword Sect. You've seen me practice the North Spring Sect's Swordsmanship, but you didn't dare ask me a few questions. Only when the so-called Grandmaster was weak did you feel your opportunity had arrived. But now that you're here, you still hesitate, afraid to make a move, because you fear I'll kill you at all costs.
These words seemed to strike a chord with Gu Wenqi, who, enraged and humiliated, drew his knife and prepared to charge forward again.
But Gu Yuanqing gave him no more chances. With a thought, immense pressure forced him to the ground, like a toad.
Gu Yuanqing was somewhat disappointed. At this moment, killing Gu Wenqi was no different from crushing an ant for him, but he suddenly felt that such a person was not worth dying at his hands.
When he first came to North Spring Mountain, this old man was once considered a master, but all his glory has faded, and he is now so cowardly and incompetent.
He kept saying he would do anything for revenge, but in reality, all of that was just an excuse for him to survive.
Gu Wenqi struggled angrily on the ground.
Gu Yuanqing remained silent for a long time before suddenly saying softly, "Senior Li, what do you think? Should I kill him or not?"
Li Shi'an emerged from the Shade a large tree.
"If Young Master Gu wishes to inquire about Old Man opinion, then spare his life. After all, this is North Spring Mountain, and besides him, the North Spring Sword Sect has no one else left."
Gu Yuanqing shook his head and chuckled, finally saying calmly, "Since you've spoken, senior, I'll spare his life. However, since he attacked me, I should take back what I gave him!"
As he spoke, Gu Yuanqing struck Gu Wenqi's chest with a palm strike from a distance.
The aura penetrated directly into the Crimson Palace, Gu Wenqi spat out a mouthful of blood. Spiritual Qi and Gang Sha Qi emanated from his body, causing his aura to weaken instantly, and his cultivation level dropped from the True Martial Eighth Layer to the True Martial Seventh Layer.
Gu Yuanqing withdrew the oppression from North Spring Mountain.
"Get out!"
Gu Wenqi gritted his teeth and got up, his fists clenched. He then turned and left. A moment later, he was out of North Spring Mountain. Only when he was truly out of North Spring Mountain did he vaguely realize that he had lost something.
The Vital Energy outside the mountain was completely different from that inside. For the past year, he had been staying in the Mountain, like a frog being boiled in lukewarm water, and he couldn't feel any changes inside the mountain at all. He even thought that he was able to break through to the True Martial Eighth Layer because of his ascetic cultivation.
Little did he know that as long as he could stay in the Mountain, and as the Spiritual Qi within them grew denser, the Grandmaster Realm, which was beyond the reach of ordinary people, would eventually arrive.
Gu Yuanqing invited Li Shi'an to sit down and said calmly, "When I wanted to kill him, your Qi blocked my way. Now you're asking me to let him go. I'm afraid it's not just out of simple pity, is it?"