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Chapter 339 - 195: Foundation Establishment, Divine Skills·Five Elements Great Escape_2

Chapter 339: Chapter 195: Foundation Establishment, Divine Skills·Five Elements Great Escape_2

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"Yun Yu was at a loss for words. You actually managed to create your own Divine Skill? Oh, it really works; you don’t have the ability to foresee disasters, yet you’re extraordinarily gifted," she said.

"What kind of Divine Skill allows you to avoid disasters? Could you demonstrate it?" Yun Yu was particularly curious, and it was indeed quite common for Gu Shanhai to exceed expectations.

Gu Shanhai’s figure abruptly splashed into a puddle of liquid, and just like that, he vanished.

Then he emerged from the nearby lake.

"Water Escape. As long as I come into contact with water, I can escape through it," Gu Shanhai said as he shook off the droplets of water from his body.

As for where the water came from, it’s simple. The human body itself contains water, so there’s no need for external contact. I’m not sure about the specifics of other Water Escapes, but mine can be used like this.

Wood Escape is similar. I have plants within my body, so I can activate Wood Escape. Earth Escape is similar too; I just need to stand on the ground, whether it’s rock or soil, since they belong to the earth element.

It’s just that Gold Escape and Fire Escape have a little less universality.

He had barely finished speaking when he vanished once again, this time wriggling out from a nearby tree.

"Wood Escape, similar in effect to Water Escape."

The moment his foot touched the ground, he disappeared again, returning to his original spot and said, "Earth Escape."

"The following Gold Escape and Fire Escape also rely on their respective elements, gold and fire, right? This Divine Skill is really impressive. The ability to avoid disasters you mentioned must be based on these Escape Techniques," Yun Yu spoke, knowing that Gu Shanhai had no intention of continuing the demonstration.

That was because the remaining two techniques were not so easy to handle. With Fire Escape, who knows where one might end up, and with Gold Escape, one might accidentally emerge from someone’s magical treasure.

"Pretty much, but regrettably, this Foundation Establishment Divine Power is too difficult to achieve. I reckon I’m the only one who can do it."

The Five Elements Great Escape was a Divine Skill tailor-made for Gu Shanhai. For someone else to try to replicate it would be less feasible than seeking a different, better innate talent.

Firstly, one must master the 36 Transformations, the 72 Transformations, and all sorts of Heavenly Mechanism Spells, including prophecy spells. Forget the Qi Refinement Realm, not even those in the Lower Three Realms practiced them. It’s only in the Middle Three Realms that people begin to practice, but by the time one masters them, they’re already beyond the Foundation Establishment Stage.

Secondly, the essence of both Yin and Yang Five Elements isn’t easy to gather. Not everyone can enjoy the status Gu Shanhai has during their Qi Refinement Realm, able to have the major sects gather these essences for them.

Lastly, of course, is the issue of consolidating the Divine Skill. The Five Elements Great Escape is definitely one of the top Divine Powers among Foundation Establishment Divine Powers, not just for escaping, but primarily for its ability to avoid disasters and erase traces.

After listening to Gu Shanhai’s explanation, Yun Yu understood that this was simply not a Foundation Establishment Divine Power that ordinary people could consolidate. The conditions were so stringent that not even the prodigal disciples of the Chengyun Sect could achieve it.

Of course, correspondingly, it was truly defying the heavens. Even he couldn’t catch the trace of its invisible form.

"Shanhai, the Foundation Establishment Divine Power you’ve cultivated is truly extraordinary. I wonder if you could..." Yun Yu started to speak with some embarrassment, not daring to finish.

Gu Shanhai understood her intention; she wanted him to share the Five Elements Great Escape with the Chengyun Sect. This Divine Skill was of extraordinary significance for the Chengyun Sect, being powerful and more importantly, the first new method in many millennia.

Even if no one could attain a Foundation Establishment Divine Power during their Foundation Establishment Stage, it would still be a symbol.

"I can share it, but if others simply copy without understanding, not even one in ten thousand will succeed," Gu Shanhai said generously, his metaphor being an understatement, as it would be absolutely impossible for anyone to succeed.

"No worries, whether or not they succeed is a matter for future generations. As long as you are willing to share, that’s enough. The Chengyun Sect won’t take advantage of you; we will definitely offer you a satisfactory response," Yun Yu assured, not expecting to receive it for free. If Gu Shanhai was willing to share, the Chengyun Sect would naturally compensate him.

Without hesitation, Gu Shanhai quickly wrote down the method for condensing the Five Elements Great Escape, and also annotated a whole list of prerequisites, indicating that only by satisfying these requirements would one have a chance to successfully condense this Foundation Establishment Divine Power—it was just a chance, and it wasn’t guaranteed.

Upon seeing the description, Yun Yu’s face turned a bit green. With such difficulty, it would suffice as a Cave Soul Divine Ability, and yet here it was classified as a Foundation Establishment Divine Power.

He sighed in his heart, feeling somewhat helpless, the technique was destined to gather dust on a high shelf.

Not to mention mastering the 36 and 72 Transformations during the Qi Refinement Realm, there were also requirements like proficiency in the Heavenly Mechanism Skill and so on. Where would one in the Qi Refinement Realm find the energy for all this?

"The difficulty of this technique is akin to reaching the skies for those in the Qi Refinement Realm."

The group of Supreme Elders also shook their heads upon seeing this. It was truly meant only as a symbol rather than something to be practiced.

"With this technique, Shanhai will be as slippery as a mudfish. If he escapes, those at the Peeping Dao Stage can’t pursue; it’s just that your power is still weak now, your escape won’t reach far. Though you can flee, you won’t outpace the Peeping Dao Stage in an instant."

The Five Elements Great Escape has many benefits, but it’s hindered by Gu Shanhai’s power; even those at the Peeping Dao Stage can’t trace or intercept it, which is a pity. Whether it is Gu Shanhai’s reactions or the distance of his Escape Technique, both are far too lacking.

Even if Gu Shanhai could use it continuously, the moment he shows up, he could be instantly subdued by those at the Peeping Dao Stage. This is a gap in strength that cannot be bridged. He can’t even escape the range of their Spiritual Sense.

"Why the hell am I even comparing myself to someone at the Peeping Dao Stage?" Gu Shanhai complained, admitting his weakness.

"Even those at the Magic Awakening Stage and Divine Phase can catch you, not to mention those in the Middle Three Realms can kill you," Yun Yu followed up with his own sarcasm.

"Can’t I compare myself to those at the Foundation Establishment? Those Foundation Establishment youngsters, I could take them out with a single punch, no, I wouldn’t even need to throw a punch, I could simply burst forth from their bodies with Water Escape," Gu Shanhai declared, considering Water Escape to be a massively destructive weapon. As long as there was water in the body, he could make an escape.

"If you stepped out of Chengyun Sect and there was one person below the Upper Three Realms who tried to harm you, I’d give you the Sect Leader position today," Yun Yu said, suggesting Gu Shanhai had no self-awareness at all, as the lowest level looking at him was the Magic Awakening Stage within the Upper Three Realms.

"Right, I don’t even have a chance to contend with those at the Foundation Establishment Stage," Gu Shanhai felt a twinge of sadness. He, a mere Foundation Establisher, was fated to fight against a bunch of powerful figures; he probably wouldn’t make it out the door alive.

’But then again, should I change the prefix of "Green Emperor Longevity Scripture" from Qi Refinement to Foundation Establishment?’ Gu Shanhai’s mind wandered off, suddenly remembering this matter.

’Forget it, I can’t be bothered to change it. The Qi Refinement Realm is good enough, and when I’ve fully integrated this world’s system, I’ll change it to Qi Refinement Realm.’

’I am a Qi Refining Great Ability!’

Changing the name was out of the question; he had already transformed the outer elixir of the Qi Refining Fifth Level into a Golden Core, and another change would be inappropriate.

"Alright, don’t worry, wait until you reach the Peeping Dao Stage; go out then and kill them one by one," Yun Yu patted Gu Shanhai on the shoulder, offering encouragement.

"You might as well not encourage me. With my efficiency, waiting for me to reach the Peeping Dao Stage isn’t as hopeful as waiting for our Chengyun Sect to unify the Xuanji Realm. By then, hanging on to the coattails of the Dharma Transmission Elder might be more useful," Gu Shanhai said, implying that if one cannot compliment properly, it’s better not to attempt.

"With your talent, if you focused, about ten thousand years should do it. If you mess around, probably at least two hundred thousand," Yun Yu said with a smile.

Ten thousand years? Gu Shanhai felt sure he would be many times stronger than those at the Peeping Dao Stage in ten thousand years—his progress didn’t follow conventional logic.

As for unifying the Xuanji Realm, Yun Yu didn’t mention it at all. Anyway, he planned to use about ten thousand... a thousand years as a stepping stone. Mainly because the developments brought by Gu Shanhai had caught him off guard, happening so quickly that he and the entire sect were being pushed along.

In Yun Yu’s opinion, within a thousand years, even if Gu Shanhai slacked off, he should be able to reach the Heavenly Scenery Stage, well, at least the Spirit Origin Stage would be acceptable.

After meeting Gu Shanhai, Yun Yu found his bottom line and expectations constantly dropping.

Now he just hoped that Gu Shanhai could reach the Purple Mansion Stage within a hundred years; even that, he felt he’d have to come over every two or three days to urge Gu Shanhai to cultivate.