novelaction Chapter 1250, "Enlightenment Ends, A Small Test of Skill," concludes.
Chapter 1250, "Enlightenment Ends, A Small Test of Skill," concludes.
Gu Xiu!
It's Gu Xiu!!!
he……
He actually possesses the power of time?
Looking at Gu Xiu who strode up to his side, Duke Wuwei was deeply shocked.
He could clearly feel that his body, divine power, and everything else were being immobilized by an irresistible force, yet his mind was not restricted, and he noticed it immediately.
This is the power of time!
Can……
But isn't such power only existing in legends? Even the most profound Taoist and Yin-Yang schools' use of the power of time is only in their imagination. Yet Gu Xiu has such power, and can even imprison me, an eighth-level Divine Path cultivator.
Is this what he gained from this breakthrough?
Is the harvest already so impressive in just half a month?
This is no longer a power that should exist in the human world. Even if an ordinary person secluded themselves for thousands of years, they probably wouldn't even be able to touch the edge. He comprehended it in just half a month.
A surge of excitement rose in the heart of the Duke of Wuwei, because Gu Xiu's power was practically a clear indication of his own abilities.
This time, myself...
You guessed right!
Gu Xiu can truly save the Three Realms of Sin!
"Hiss hiss hiss~!"
While the City Lord of Wuwei was thinking rapidly, Gu Xiu, standing beside him, did not hesitate at all. The Immortal Crossing Sword, which had already flown over, was now flashing with sharpness. His profound energy surged wildly within him, further enhancing the sharpness of the Immortal Crossing Sword.
With a single sword strike, the eighth-tier demonic creature resembling a mantis, closest to Duke Wuwei, was instantly beheaded.
With another sword strike, the other monstrous demon with a strange tumor on its head was split in two.
With his third sword strike, Gu Xiu chose the monstrous creature with countless twisted tentacles, severing them all at the root.
His expression was cold, and his actions were swift and decisive.
but.
When he slashed his fourth sword at the eighth-tier demon that had a spider-like lower body but a human upper body, the demon, which was originally imprisoned by the power of time, finally dodged to the side at the last moment.
Even though Gu Xiu's sword strike was exceptionally sharp, it only severed one of the opponent's arms. This was because his Sighing Strike could not restrain an eighth-tier demon for too long.
However, Gu Xiu was not alarmed.
On the contrary, it was a pleasant surprise.
The Sigh of Shifting Sword is one of his trump cards, but even the most powerful killing move requires sufficient personal strength. Based on his previous cultivation level, even if he were to unleash the Sigh of Shifting Sword, it would be difficult to achieve any effect against a powerful opponent whose cultivation level is far higher than his.
When he was at the peak of the Nascent Soul stage, he used the Sighing Shift Sword against the Supreme Immortal Puppet, but it only had a momentary effect. However, if he were to face an eighth-order demon whose strength was even greater than that of an ordinary Supreme, it would be much more difficult.
Normally, it's unlikely to have any effect.
But this time...
The Sighing Strike worked. Although it didn't last very long, it was enough to allow him to use three strikes in a row, which was quite remarkable.
This is not just the effect of breaking through to the Void Refinement stage, but also the profound power of cultivating the Great Dao Immortal Book, which makes the power of the Sighing Shift Sword even stronger.
"Mystic power can even make my sword technique, which accidentally touched the power of time, even stronger?"
This was what surprised Gu Xiu the most.
He had already guessed that Xuan power could make any of his moves stronger, but he never expected that even this ability, which should not belong to the human world, could be enhanced through the circulation of Xuan power.
The wondrous uses of profound power.
It seems to be even more powerful than I imagined.
"Gu Xiu, your cultivation level is not strong enough yet. What you need to do now is protect yourself and look for opportunities." Just as Gu Xiu was testing his progress, Duke Wuwei had already broken free from the restraints of the Sighing Sword and spoke:
"Let's set off now. I'll escort you to the Taoist temple!"
The strength that Gu Xiu displayed amazed him, and he even began to have boundless hope of breaking the curse of the Three Enclosures Sea of Sin.
but.
That happened later.
At least for the Duke of Wuwei at present, Gu Xiu still needs more time to grow.
Therefore, he still intended to complete the escape plan he had prepared for Gu Xiu. As long as Gu Xiu survived, even if everyone in Wuwei City died, even if he, the Duke of Wuwei, died on the spot, it would all be worth it!
only……
To Wuwei Gong's astonishment, Gu Xiu pushed him as soon as he stepped forward. The powerful force suddenly burst forth, causing him to stumble back several steps.
"Gu Xiu, you..."
Wu Wei had barely uttered a word when he was suddenly interrupted by several pills, which Gu Xiu had tossed directly into his mouth. He then threw several more bottles of pills into Wu Wei's hand. Following this, Gu Xiu said:
"These wicked demons."
"Senior, please feel free to entrust it to this junior."
"Nonsense! What you should be doing now is protecting yourself!" Duke Wuwei was startled and immediately wanted to stop him, but as soon as he opened his mouth, a roar suddenly resounded from the sky.
Duke Wuwei was stunned for a moment, then subconsciously looked up.
However, above Wuwei City, the previously misty sky had suddenly become filled with rolling, pitch-black thunderclouds. The clouds hung low, seemingly within reach, and the divine power contained within them was terrifying.
A lightning tribulation?!
The Lord of Wuwei's eyes lit up, but then his brows furrowed. Sure enough, he heard Gu Xiu say:
"With the tribulation imminent, it is inconvenient for me to stay in Wuwei City any longer. I will leave the city first, and if nothing unexpected happens, I should not return to Wuwei City for a while."
"But I will always remember your kindness in protecting me, senior. I will do my best to help you in the face of the Three Enclosures crisis."
This……
Duke Wuwei wanted to say something, but Gu Xiu didn't give him a chance to answer. The moment he made the promise, he took a step and transformed into a stream of light, rushing into the sky and quickly leaving towards the east of Wuwei City.
He has broken through to the Void Refinement stage, and the tribulation lightning has arrived.
In order not to implicate others, he naturally could not stay in Wuwei City.
and……
He knew very well that the demon's frenzy this time was entirely due to his attraction. The only way to end this siege was for him to leave and divert the demon's attacks away from Wuwei City.
He informed Duke Wuwei in advance that he might not return.
It was because he wasn't sure if the immortal seal left on him by the Immortal Emperor would endlessly attract evil demons, so even if he successfully transcended the tribulation, he probably wouldn't be able to return until he found a solution.
As Gu Xiu flew away from Wuwei City, he kept his eyes on the situation inside the city below.
Fortunately.
The situation was similar to what he had been observing during his cultivation.
Thanks to Wuwei City's early preparations, high morale, and the fact that Duke Wuwei had attracted almost the most powerful group of evil demons, this time, although the evil demons' attack on the city resulted in the breaching of two city gates, just like last time.
However, the actual number of casualties was not very high.
Of course, saying that the casualties are not large is only true for now. Gu Xiu could see that everyone in the city was already exhausted. If the fighting continued like this, Wuwei City would probably suffer a large-scale death in less than three hours.
Fortunately.
They don't need to keep putting on a brave face.
As Gu Xiu disappeared, the frenzied demons in the city, who had been running rampant, all shifted their focus and chased after him.
"They've retreated! They've retreated! The evil demon has retreated!"
"They really retreated! Wuwei City is saved! We won't die!"
"Hahaha, we succeeded! We actually managed to hold off the second attack by the monstrous demons!"
The entire city of Wuwei instantly erupted in jubilation.
Everyone burst into laughter and cheered. Many of them collapsed to the ground, exhausted. They laughed and shouted, and many others wept with joy.
more importantly.
Everyone who survived seemed to have a fire burning in their eyes.
It turns out that the demon's attack on the city wasn't necessarily a death sentence!
It turns out they really did have the strength to fight the evil demon!
This great battle was indeed a training exercise for Wuwei City, and a very successful one at that.
Imagine.
Wuwei City, having withstood two attacks from the evil demons, will become even stronger!
However, amidst the jubilant cheers, Duke Wuwei, who had recovered somewhat from his injuries, did not participate in the celebration of victory. Instead, he left Wuwei City unnoticed and followed Gu Xiu.
In the eyes of the Lord of Wuwei City.
Gu Xiu is the most important person; he absolutely, absolutely, absolutely cannot die!