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Chapter 390 - 221: Absorbing Spirit Veins, Transforming into Spiritual Origin

Chapter 390: Chapter 221: Absorbing Spirit Veins, Transforming into Spiritual Origin

Seven years had passed, and Gu Shanhai had finally contained the entire Spirit Vein within his body. He had initially estimated five years, which was not incorrect, but it did not mean he absolutely had to complete it within that time frame.

The additional two years were because he meticulously checked for any overlooked branches, effectively a clean-up job.

Only after repeated checks confirmed there were no omissions did he feel at ease to make a breakthrough.

"The Spirit Vein has entered the body, turning from physical to ethereal."

At this moment, within the space between Gu Shanhai’s eyebrows, a massive Spirit Vein twisted and turned, with his Purple Mansion·Wuzhuang Temple situated at the head of the vein.

As the Purple Mansion·Wuzhuang Temple continued to merge with the Spirit Vein,

Gu Shanhai kept delineating the Divine Skills of the Spirit Origin Stage.

This Divine Skill was named Six Rén with Rituals, drawing on spring, summer, autumn, and winter to form a pattern of the twenty-four solar terms, representing the Four Symbols he lacked.

Over the years, Gu Shanhai had not only contained the Spirit Vein but also evolved and deduced the four seasons of Hualong Mountain, so that once he contained the Spirit Vein, he could use the seasons to achieve the Four Symbols.

With the final stroke complete, the Wuzhuang Temple merged with the Spirit Vein, becoming a unique structure atop rugged mountains.

"Done!"

Gu Shanhai opened his eyes, and at this time, he was at the Spirit Origin Stage of the Middle Three Realms, capable of slaying Cultivators at the Divine Phase of the Upper Three Realms, and even those at the Magic Awakening Stage, and could escape from someone at the Peeping Dao Stage.

Correspondingly, his significant actions tore through the veil of secrecy that had shrouded him for years, causing cataclysmic changes in the world.

Lightning flickered within the clouds, angry winds howled through the mountains, and he sensed the flow of subterranean lava.

"A convergence of wind, lightning, and fire tribulations, but what a pity, it still falls a little short."

The Nine States Instrument emerged in Gu Shanhai’s hand—its inner circle now contained not only the celestial stems and earthly branches, but also the seasons, the Five Elements, and the Eight Diagrams, among others.

"With my three Divine Skills rooted in the techniques of evasion, Taiyin, and Six Rén, not to mention their other mystical qualities, the ability to avoid disasters and tribulations is incomparable," Gu Shanhai said with a smile as the Azure Dragon pointer in the center of the Nine States Instrument spun continuously.

Inside the Wuzhuang Temple, the Heart Demon’s double provided a shield, surrounded by countless defenses against Evil Demons.

Boom~

A thunderbolt struck from the clouds, not hitting Gu Shanhai but a distant ancient tree instead.

The thunderclouds circled in the sky for a long time before finally dispersing reluctantly, the howling winds in the mountains also swept away, and even the underground fire was forced to subside.

"You’ve reached the Spirit Origin Stage; I thought you would have to transcend a tribulation," Xi Huan appeared in an instant.

"I’m well aware that I’m a thorn in the side of the world, how could I not be prepared?" Gu Shanhai retorted playfully.

He was very realistic about his own strengths, and while he recognized his power, he never considered directly confronting a world that bore him malice—not a wise thing to do.

"As for your Divine Skills, they are beyond me," Xi Huan commented after a glance, acknowledging they were indeed impressive, albeit a bit chaotic.

"It doesn’t matter if you don’t get it. After all, Elder Xi Huan, you can’t improve further with your talents," Gu Shanhai implied that Elder Xi Huan had reached his potential and could no longer progress.

"These years of solitude seem to have made you quite sharp," Xi Huan remarked.

Shen An had completed his studies four years ago and was now sent out by Yun Yu for further trials.

"It’s alright, I struggled initially, but later on, I adapted," Gu Shanhai was far from bored; in fact, he found his time quite fulfilling.

He tirelessly developed the Divine Skills of the Heart Demon’s double and defenses against the Heart Demon, even perfecting the Green Emperor Longevity Scripture and the Magic Domain. His advancement was not just within this world’s Cultivator hierarchy but also through his own unique system.

"What are your plans after the breakthrough?" asked Xi Huan.

Containing the Spirit Vein was only a part of the breakthrough into the Spirit Origin Stage. To continue cultivating, like in the Purple Mansion Stage, it was not simply a matter of absorbing Spiritual Energy but also about having one’s unique method of advancement. The Purple Mansion Stage required building the Purple Palace, while the Spirit Origin Stage necessitated refining an entire Spirit Vein.

Refining that massive Spirit Vein contained within Gu Shanhai’s body would presumably take hundreds or even thousands of years.

Of course, that was just what Xi Huan thought. Gu Shanhai estimated it might take him about thirty to fifty years at most.

He did not have the audacity to claim he could refine it in just one or two years—indeed, the Spirit Vein was enormous, and even with his exceptional abilities, he still had to follow certain logic.

However, for the time being, his goal had been reached. All he needed was to find a Spirit Plant with spatial properties, and he would be able to leave this world.

Advancing to the Heavenly Scenery Stage would be somewhat difficult, mainly due to the time required.

Breaking through to the Heavenly Scenery Stage involved refining a part of the natural world’s unique scenery into oneself.

Such unique views covered a wide range, including phenomena like the Golden Summit Buddha Light, a sea of clouds amidst mountains, deadwood bursting into spring, and a stampede of thousands of beasts, all of which constituted plundering the unique essence of heaven and earth.

In that regard, Gu Shanhai was not keen on refining such scenery in this world, mainly because it didn’t catch his fancy.

"Somewhat. I plan to wander around," said Gu Shanhai, now possessing the strength to ensure his safety, he was definitely set on finding the corresponding Spirit Plant.

"Our Great Mahayana Xuanzhen Sect currently suppresses all Cultivators. With just my status as a Dharma Transmission Elder, there’s no need to worry about danger, not to mention my significant progress."

Gu Shanhai’s sleeve harbored an even greater cosmos within; his Divine Skills combination had grown stronger, and with the insertion of the Six Rén with Rituals technique, how could its power remain the same as before?

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