Demon Slaying, Gaining 60 Years of Cultivation From the Start

Boom!

At this moment, within a massive mountainous landscape, a fierce bird with a body as black as ink, feathers as sharp as swords, and a metallic luster all around, soared into the sky. With the flapping of its wings, it whipped up a furious wind, carrying with it streaks of cold gleams that it poured down onto the ground below.

This ferocious bird was very powerful, ranking high even within the Cave Heaven Realm. Its pupils were cold, staring intently at the human figure below in the mountains, deep within which one could sense a strong human-like wariness.

To have cultivated to this stage, although it was reluctant to transform into a human form, its intelligence was naturally far from low.

Sword-like feathers whirled through the air, bringing with them terrifying winds that made the whole mountain shake. The oppressive aura of the fierce bird was intense.

A figure with a lean physique stood firm on the spot, allowing the flurry of feathers to strike, not dodging or avoiding. For a moment, the tinkling and clanging sounds were incessant, and sparks even flew.

The fierce bird circling in the sky saw this and couldn't help but have its pupils drastically contract, letting out a fierce and piercing cry.

Boom!

In disbelief, it flapped its wings again, a myriad of cold gleams flickering, strong enough to turn even a high mountain into dust. However, when they hit the lean figure standing on the ground, only a series of crisp noises could be heard.

He stood immovable like a divine metal from beyond the heavens, or an undying mountain, withstanding the storm and thunder, remaining upright where he stood.

Even the fierce bird's violent attacks felt as mild as a spring breeze on the man's face, unable to inflict the slightest injury on him.

The figure that had stood firm from the beginning, unscathed by the storm, was undoubtedly Gu Chen, who had recently emerged from secluded cultivation.

He was there to test the limits of his newly advanced physical body.

After the breakthrough, Gu Chen felt as though he had become a bottomless pit, unable to find an end to his potential or to fathom his physical limits.

Boom!

At this time, as if tired of the incessant sword feathers, Gu Chen waved his sleeve, instantly creating an even bigger and more violent storm that swept away the feathers back to where they came from.

Pupupupupu!

The fierce bird, seemingly not anticipating this turn of events, was caught off guard and terrified. It tried to dodge, but the hurricane was too fierce, the world roaring, the space itself in turmoil, and it could not withstand it.

No sooner had its wings begun to flap than it was engulfed by the storm, followed by a burst of blood. Gu Chen returned those sword feathers one by one.

Splash!

With a pitiful scream, the massive body of the fierce bird plummeted from the high sky, crashing onto the ground, with blood flowing profusely.

Gu Chen stepped forward, walking to a nearby herb that glimmered faintly and gathered it up.

Although ordinary herbs were of no use to him now, if he found an opportunity, they could serve as auxiliary ingredients, much like he had done not long ago, mixing them with other primary ingredients according to a pill formula.

In the two days since emerging from seclusion, Gu Chen had collected quite a few spiritual herbs.

Indeed, a newly emerged secret realm offered plenty of opportunities, but correspondingly, it was also rife with various dangers.

For example, the fierce bird he had just encountered had strength that was not weak, even in the Cave Heaven Realm; even the protectors of holy land-level powers might not be able to match it one-on-one.

It was only Gu Chen who could handle such a beast; for others, it might truly be unbeatable.

Soon after he finished collecting the herbs, Gu Chen left the place.

Not long after, he saw many people rushing hurriedly towards the deeper parts of the realm.

This secret realm was quite special, and considering that Gu Chen's realm was only at the Cave Heaven Realm level, even with his Heavenly Eye capable of clear sight, he could not completely see through this place or know every piece of news.

Therefore, he conveniently stopped a middle-aged man passing by and asked, "Fellow brother, you seem in a hurry. Has something happened ahead?"

When the middle-aged man was suddenly stopped, his face became vigilant, as this secret realm had seen many bloody conflicts recently, and even the holy lands were highly cautious.

However, seeing Gu Chen's handsome face and ethereal demeanor, which stood out, along with his gentle gaze, the man's wariness somewhat dissipated.

He hesitated, originally intending to ask for a spiritual herb in exchange for the news, but seeing Gu Chen's extraordinary bearing, he dismissed the thought and spoke directly.

"There's a big opportunity deep in the secret realm. An ancient cave dwelling has emerged with a medicine garden alongside it. It's said to contain all sorts of precious spiritual grass and herbs, some even a thousand years old, and there are even treasures of heaven and earth that are over ten thousand years old!"

The middle-aged man spoke, revealing startling news.

"Treasures of heaven and earth over ten thousand years old?" Gu Chen heard this, looking slightly surprised.

He knew that not long ago, for the sake of a millennium-old spiritual herb, Gu Yan, the ninth prince of the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty, had personally fought a battle with Jiu Li, the young leader of the Jiuying Clan.

And now, there was likely a ten-thousand-year-old spiritual herb appearing, which would undoubtedly push the fighting in the secret realm to an intense, fever-pitch!

Ten-thousand-year-old spiritual herbs were exceedingly rare; even powers like the Heavenly Mysterious Imperial Dynasty would act without hesitation in the outside world. In the upper realms, they were extremely precious.

A ten-thousand-year-old spiritual herb, while not able to bring back the dead, could certainly save a life. If one was seriously injured and on the brink of death, consuming it could keep one alive until help arrived, or even greatly ameliorate the injuries, making healing possible.

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"How is it that this secret realm, originating from the last great era, could be so extraordinary?" Gu Chen marveled. It was clearly just a Cave Heaven and Blessed Land for the disciples to undergo trials, yet to his surprise, it even contained millennium-old spiritual herbs.

"From the looks of it, there might truly be a slim chance of finding the other parts of the broken jade here," Gu Chen pondered.

Of course, he hadn't forgotten his ultimate purpose for coming here, although it was from the last great era, Gu Chen had yet to find anything particularly special.

"There's another ancient cave dwelling that must contain legacies, and even secrets, worth exploring," Gu Chen nodded to himself, thanking the middle-aged man.

"No need for politeness," the middle-aged man shook his head. To tell the truth, had he not perceived Gu Chen's extraordinaryness, he wouldn't have revealed the information so readily.

"Eh, why does this person feel somewhat familiar?" Just then, after Gu Chen had left, the middle-aged man suddenly felt a sense of familiarity.

"Gu... Gu Jiuge?!" With a flash of insight, the middle-aged man was extremely shocked as he realized Gu Chen's identity.

Ever since the battle at the Heavenly Pool, Gu Chen's achievements had already spread throughout the entire secret realm. However, due to the sudden disturbances in the secret realm, the latter news was more startling and led to countless discussions.

Had it not been for this, the three words "Gu Jiuge" would have already caused an uproar in the secret realm. Even so, many were aware of the news and described the details about Gu Chen.

The middle-aged man had heard of him but had never met Gu Chen. Only when he compared what he remembered with what others described did he recognize Gu Jiuge's identity.

At this moment, Gu Chen was already far away. With every step he took, he covered more than a thousand measures of distance. Having such physical strength alone was truly frightening.

Many people, upon hearing the news, headed towards that direction. But just then, they only felt a breeze passing by, and it seemed like a figure flickered beside them.

"Did you just see that? Did someone just pass by me?" one person exclaimed in surprise.

His companion glanced ahead with wary eyes, shook his head, and gestured for silence.

The person became alert and immediately shut his mouth, knowing that in these unstable times in the secret realm, much couldn't be said carelessly.

Soon, with Gu Chen's speed, it didn't take long before he could see his destination from afar.

Without using any divine eye techniques, he could see with his naked eyes that in a valley ahead, various colors of light flickered incessantly, shooting straight into the sky, dazzling to the extreme.

That was the medicinal herb garden within the secret realm.

"Roar!"

Just at that moment, a profound and earth-shattering beast roar resounded as the herb garden was opened, and the native creatures of this secret realm—that is, various fierce beasts—also mobilized, speeding toward this place.

At this point, some had already arrived here earlier, breaking into the herb garden and starting various fights, which were incredibly intense.

"Hmm?"

At that time, Gu Chen's gaze shifted as he noticed two familiar figures. One of them was Xuan Yi Sect's Ling Fei, who had been quite helpful to him since he arrived in the Upper Realms. The other person was the Da Xia Human Emperor he had been longing to meet!

At this point, the two were not far from each other. However, both were engaged in fierce battles. Ling Fei, alongside Liao Yun, was contending against several Celestial Realm combatants for a spiritual herb.

As for the Da Xia Human Emperor, being a Cave Heaven Realm cultivator, his battle was naturally more intense. His opponent was a cultivator from one of the four great exotic clans of the Gray Domain—the Jiuying Clan!

"Hand over the Zijin Ginseng!" a Cave Heaven Realm cultivator from the Jiuying Clan shouted. Behind him, two other Cave Heaven Realm cultivators supported him, looking at the Da Xia Human Emperor with cold, mocking smiles.

"As an independent cultivator, considering it's tough to cultivate to Cave Heaven Realm, I advise you not to make a mistake. Hand over the Zijin Ginseng quickly, or you'll lose all your cultivation!" one of the Jiuying Clan cultivators standing at the back threatened menacingly.

But the Da Xia Human Emperor was no ordinary person; what big storms hadn't he seen? His aura was solid, and his moves were wide and expansive, with an imperial aura implicitly contained in them, not at all perturbed by the threats.

"Refusing a toast only to drink a forfeit—a death wish!" the Jiuying Clan cultivator fighting the Da Xia Human Emperor coldly drank, his eyes gleaming with a murderous light.

The Jiuying were primeval fierce beasts by nature. Although their bloodline purity wasn't as high as their young master, Jiu Li, reaching the Cave Heaven Realm proved they were not to be underestimated, indicating a not insignificant blood purity.

At this moment, the shadow of a three-headed Jiuying monster appeared behind him, its face fierce, bolstering his strength, as he threw a fierce punch at the Da Xia Human Emperor.

Bang!

Without showing any fear, the Da Xia Human Emperor counterattacked, with the sound of dragons surrounding him. Numerous heavenly dragons materialized, sending the Jiuying Clan cultivator flying.

"How dare you!"

The other two Jiuying Clan Cave Heaven Realm cultivators changed color. They joined forces to strike, their figures flashing. Before the Da Xia Human Emperor could transition from old strength to new, they arrived in front of him and aimed a palm strike at the deadly spots on his chest.

"Die!" They coldly shouted, their eyes filled with killing intent and ferocity.

Swish!

But just at that moment, a figure as robust as a true dragon appeared beside the Human Emperor. The two Jiuying Clan Cave Heaven Realm cultivators suddenly paused, their bodies suspended in mid-air, frozen and unable to move.

"Eh?"

This turn of events immediately attracted the attention of many nearby, and when they saw who had intervened, they too were taken aback.

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