At the foot of Five-Thunder Divine Mountain, as the illusory figure in the void dissipated, Elder in Hemp Clothes slowly withdrew his finger.
Gu Chenfeng had also memorized the route for opening the Eighteen Profound Apertures.
He had been about to head straight up the mountain when the old man spoke slowly.
"Lad, the Eighteen Profound Apertures are the last ones the True Essence Secret Treasury Art can open.
"There is nothing more I can teach you."
Gu Chenfeng froze at his words.
"True Essence Secret Treasury Art."
This was the first time he had learned the name of this art that could open the human body's Profound Apertures.
Gu Chenfeng could not help turning back to look at the old man in surprise.
"Elder Wei, why tell me this is the last acupoint?
"Aren't you afraid that once the apprentice learns the craft, the master will starve, and I'll stop bringing you spirit medicine?"
Over nearly three years, he had traveled up and down the mountain more than a dozen times.
While the old man taught him how to open the Profound Apertures, Gu Chenfeng had also spoken with him on occasion.
From the few things the old man had said, Gu Chenfeng had learned that he came from the Eternal Heaven Realm and that his surname was Wei.
At his words, the little old man, as thin as a bundle of sticks, chuckled.
"Heh... there's no need for you to starve me to death. When I entered this realm back then, I was already gravely injured.
"After setting foot in the summit region of Five-Thunder Divine Mountain, I was branded by a mysterious power and suppressed at the mountain's foot.
"I can never set foot on Five-Thunder Divine Mountain, and my injuries worsened further."
Elder Wei's smile turned