Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start

Through Gu Qingyan and Lu Mingyue's explanation, Gu Chen came to understand what this so-called Domain Gold List really was.

It was similar to the stele before him, only that the Domain Gold List was based on the laws of heaven and earth in the higher realms, so wherever there are beings within a certain age range whose combat strength reaches the listing criteria of the Gold List, the Domain Gold List would consequently appear.

At the same time, their names would be instantly spread throughout the entire Gray Domain, and such a phenomenon would be visible in every part of the region.

In the higher realms, there are 3,600 domains, each with its corresponding Domain Gold List, which records the names of the most outstanding and monstrous talents.

It is said that above the Domain Gold List is the Dao Gold List, naturally formed by the laws of heaven and earth of the higher realms, and only those who have defeated other monstrous talents listed on the Gold Lists of other domains have the chance to be listed on the so-called Dao Gold List.

However, in this era, the great battles among the younger generation have not yet unfolded, so the Dao Gold List has not appeared even once.

"First on the stele, listed on the Gold List." The Frost Soul Sect's members had complex expressions in their eyes. They thought that Gu Chen merely had a chance to be ranked within the top hundred on the stele, but they never expected such a huge commotion.

At the same time, they were very clear that the current Gu Chen was indeed worthy of the title "the strongest in the region."

To be compared with an extraordinary existence from the previous grand epoch like the Ice Emperor meant, in a certain sense, that he had even more prestige than the Domain Gold List, and it proved something more substantial.

"Qinyan, don't you want to give it a try?" At this moment, Lu Mingyue and the others turned their eyes towards Gu Qingyan.

Even if Gu Chen was incredibly powerful, he ultimately did not belong to the Frost Soul Sect, but Gu Qingyan was different. With her innate Xuan Yin physique and exceptional talent, even if she wasn't as strong as Gu Chen, she could still leave a prominent ranking on the stele and thereby obtain some benefits.

Gu Qingyan nodded slightly upon hearing this and stepped forward, raising her fair hand. As the chill spread, she also imprinted her palm.

Hum!

This time, the stele burst forth with dazzling radiance, although far less intense than Gu Chen's, yet it surpassed Mo Bai's.

At that moment, in the front ranks of the stele, amidst the swirling light, a blank space appeared.

"Is this... the eighty-fifth rank?!" Lu Mingyue and the others from the Frost Soul Sect were greatly surprised, and at the same time, rich joy spread across their faces.

To know, the founder of the Frost Soul Sect, despite being extraordinary, was ranked only ninety-eighth, which highlighted how exceptional Gu Qingyan was.

"If the Sect Master hears this news, he will surely be delighted!" Every single one of them, including Lu Mingyue, was incredibly inspired.

Without a doubt, Gu Qingyan was the future Sect Master of the Frost Soul Sect. The stronger her strength, the stronger the Frost Soul Sect naturally would be.

The sect's strength was robust, its future prospects were promising, and they, as members, were of course extremely encouraged.

Whoosh!

At this time, a glow from the stele reflected upon Gu Qingyan's brow. Seeing this scene, everyone promptly fell silent, afraid to disturb her.

Soon, Gu Qingyan opened her eyes, which sparkled like ice crystals, and with her lips slightly parting, she said, "I have acquired a technique, which I will present to my master once we return to the sect."

Clearly, the rewards varied with the ranking.

Regrettably, when Gu Qingyan made her move, the Domain Gold List did not emerge.

Of course, this was not an indication that her talent was insufficient. Being ranked eighty-fifth on the stele had already proven a lot.

However, in comparison to the stele, the Domain Gold List, once the age requirement is met, tests more of a creature's combat strength. Gu Qingyan had just reached the Spiritual Realm, and there was still much room for improvement.

"Let's go."

After everyone had finished testing, the group also left the place.

Before departing, Gu Chen glanced at the sky stele, where at the very top, the names of Gu Jiuge and the Ice Emperor stood side by side, both ranked first.

This scene would remain here, for all who came after to look up to.

"I wonder what would happen if I used my divine powers," Gu Chen pondered silently.

For a Heavenly Human to possess divine powers was far too astonishing. If it had been only Gu Qingyan here, he wouldn't have minded giving it a try.

But just now, everyone from the Frost Soul Sect was present, and Gu Chen obviously couldn't reveal this secret, otherwise Lu Mingyue and the others would be more than just shocked.

With the use of divine powers, there was no doubt that Gu Chen's combat abilities would rise again, but whether he could surpass the Ice Emperor, he wasn't sure.

After all, that was a great existence from countless eras ago, and no one knew whether the Ice Emperor had used his full strength when he left his mark on the sky stele.

The trip to the Isle of Extreme Ice was just beginning, and Gu Chen's strength had already greatly improved compared to before. Not only had he made a breakthrough in his cultivation realm, but he also experienced a thorough sublimation of his being and acquired a new divine power; to say his strength had doubled would not be an exaggeration.

At that moment, Gu Chen's thoughts shifted, and he brought up his panel.

Name: Gu Chen

Cultivation Techniques: Divine Sun World Illumination Sutra (Third Layer), Emperor's Extreme World-Shaking Secret (Second Layer), Reincarnation Seal Method (Second Layer), Soaring Over Void (Second Layer)

Divine Powers: Nine Dragons Annihilation (Eighth-grade), Soaring Immortal from Beyond the Heavens (Eighth-grade), Heavenly Eye (Eighth-grade), Ten Directions Annihilation (Eighth-grade), Nine Heavens Thunder Movement

Cultivation Age: 1,300 years

Realm: Late Stage of Heavenly Human Realm

Cultivation Points: 0

Divine Power Value: 80

"According to past experiences, eighty points of Divine Power value should be enough to elevate the Nine Heavens Thunder Movement once," Gu Chen reflected silently.

The Nine Heavens Thunder Movement's cultivation method had been imprinted directly into his sea of consciousness by the sky stele, impossible to forget, and thus it naturally appeared on the panel.

However, even with divine power value, comprehending a divine power required time because a flood of relevant memories would emerge, and the current circumstances on the Isle of Extreme Ice were not suitable for Gu Chen.

"It seems I still need to rely on the original body," Gu Chen thought to himself.

"What's our next move? Should we act together, or should we split up for now?" At this moment, Gu Qingyan spoke up, looking towards Lu Mingyue and the others.

After pondering for a moment, everyone voiced their thoughts. Despite its dangers, the Isle of Extreme Ice was relatively safe with the intelligence gathered by their sect, as long as they didn't actively seek out danger.

If so many people acted together, it wouldn't be easy to share any opportunities they encountered. Thus, after deep consideration, the Frost Soul Sect decided to split up and regroup when the expedition ended, at the place where they had arrived.

Gu Qingyan naturally had no objections to this, so the Frost Soul Sect members left, and Gu Chen stayed by Gu Qingyan's side.

Subsequently, Gu Chen and Gu Qingyan set out, heading deeper into the Isle of Extreme Ice.