Bright Moon Nether Visualization Art [2.2k]

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"Damn it—Shu Yuheng, that bastard, ruined my plans!" Far away in the Inner Sect, Qiu Potian, who had been closely watching the Outer Sect competition, was so furious that he smashed his cave abode to pieces. The stone stools and beds turned into dust, and stone fragments flew everywhere.

Just as Gu Feng was about to enter the Inner Sect, Shu Yuheng intervened, ruthlessly crushing Qiu Potian's hopes of seizing the treasures on Gu Feng.

If Gu Feng were to stay in the Outer Sect and never venture out, Qiu Potian would have no chance to take the treasures.

Compared to Gu Feng, Qiu Potian hated Shu Yuheng even more—that lust-driven fool who only knew how to compete for favor.

Sniff—sniff~~~

On the spectator stand, Chu Youhuan felt a strange sound by her ear. She turned her head and immediately pushed away Yan Yexue, who was leaning close to her, sniffing. "What are you doing!"

"Nothing, I just wanted to know what kind of refreshing scent Gu Feng was talking about," Yan Yexue said with a straight face, her eyes glinting with mischief.

"You... how boring!" Chu Youhuan, who was usually quick with her words, blushed instantly, her flawless cheeks turning red, and a hint of shyness appeared between her brows.

Watching Gu Feng jump off the martial stage and leave the arena without looking back, the crowd was left in stunned silence.

"This Gu Feng is so resolute, he actually gave up the chance to enter the Inner Sect!"

"He's too impulsive. With Liu Wuxiang around, even if Gu Feng entered the Inner Sect, Shu Yuheng wouldn't dare to openly target him. The resources and treatment between the Outer and Inner Sects are vastly different. There's no need to ruin his future over a moment of pride."

"The real focus of this farce isn't here—it's in Gu Feng's challenge declaration to Shu Yuheng!"

"With his strength just entering the Postnatal Realm, challenging Shu Yuheng, who is likely to advance to the Spirit Nurturing Realm in a year, I don't know whether to call Gu Feng brave or foolish!"

"With the Myriad Tribulations Physique's ability to challenge across levels, Gu Feng would need to at least reach the eighth level of the Innate Realm to have a chance of defeating Shu Yuheng."

"One year, spanning almost two major realms—is that even possible?"

"Given Gu Feng's rapid advancement over the past year, it's not impossible. But don't forget, advancing to the Innate Realm requires enduring a Thunder Tribulation. Rushing through it could easily lead to his demise."

"He's pushing himself to the limit. If he can overcome this hurdle, his future will be boundless."

"..."

The spectators were abuzz with discussions. Overall, most people didn't have high hopes for Gu Feng. The gap between him and Shu Yuheng was like a chasm. Even if Shu Yuheng remained stagnant for the next year, it would be difficult for Gu Feng to grow to a level where he could challenge him.

Moreover, Shu Yuheng's position as the top-ranked disciple on the Inner Sect Heaven Ranking in the Sunset Glow Sect, a gathering place for geniuses, spoke volumes about his talent.

The big shots on the VIP stands were also whispering among themselves.

"San Tong, help me arrange a meeting with Gu Feng. I want to discuss a business deal with him!" Yan Hanyun, the boss of the Myriad Harmony Guild and father of Yan Xixi, said solemnly to Gu Santong.

"Brother-in-law, what do you want to discuss with Gu Feng?" Gu Santong asked, puzzled.

"Investment, the future. If he successfully advances to the Innate Realm, my Myriad Harmony Guild will invest two billion low-grade Spirit Stones or equivalent cultivation resources in him." As he spoke, a glint of excitement flashed in Yan Hanyun's eyes.

Su Qiu, sitting beside him, was all too familiar with that look in her husband's eyes. Decades ago, when he first established the Myriad Harmony Guild, Yan Hanyun had made a similar bold gamble, which led to the guild's expansion centered around Cloud Prefecture and radiating to several neighboring prefectures.

But the problem was, back then, her husband had invested in a faction, whereas this time it was an individual—the risks were incomparable.

"Han Yun, isn't this risk a bit too high? Two billion low-grade Spirit Stones—if we lose, our Myriad Harmony Guild could collapse," Su Qiu expressed her concern.

"The risk is indeed high, but the rewards are even greater," Yan Hanyun said with fervor. For a businessman, vision was everything, and he keenly sensed that Gu Feng would be the catalyst for the Myriad Harmony Guild's next leap forward.

"This kid is really lucky. Brother-in-law isn't someone who invests casually," Gu Santong muttered to himself before heading off to find Gu Feng.

"Alright, since Gu Feng has voluntarily given up his chance to enter the Inner Sect, let's continue!" Elder Liu said indifferently.

"Elder... Elder Liu, I have a good relationship with Gu Feng. Shu Yuheng's character is so poor, I'm afraid I'll be targeted if I enter the Inner Sect. I'll stay in the Outer Sect too!" A Fei's honest expression made his statement even more impactful than Gu Feng's righteous indignation.

Shu Yuheng, standing nearby, subconsciously clenched his fist. He felt his authority being eroded step by step, his dignity trampled over and over. He now harbored a killing intent for this fat fool before him.

"Fine, you and Gu Feng are birds of a feather. Staying together will be good for you!" Elder Liu's casual remark left A Fei with a bitter expression—was that an insult?

"What about you, Qi Tingting?" When it was Qi Tingting's turn, she glanced at Chu Youhuan's position on the spectator stand and then smiled, "I'll stay in the Outer Sect. The Inner Sect environment isn't great, I don't want to go."

This scene was seen by Shu Yuheng, and his heart felt as if it had been pricked by a needle, the pain intense. His handsome face twisted slightly.

"That damned woman, once I get my hands on that Immortal Eye, I'll deal with you forcefully," he thought, now harboring hatred for Chu Youhuan as well.

The expressions of the people present were strange. The top three of the Sunset Glow Sect's Outer Sect competition had all refused to enter the Inner Sect without exception—this was definitely a first in history.

Those with foresight sensed that the number one sect in Cloud Prefecture might undergo a significant change in the near future. There had always been friction between the Outer and Inner Sects, and this incident had made the rift even more apparent.

The elders of the Unwavering Sect were overjoyed. With the Sunset Glow Sect showing signs of decline, their Unwavering Sect would rise unstoppably.

The farce didn't continue. Among the top ten of the Outer Sect competition, apart from Gu Feng, A Fei, Qi Tingting, and two other Jade Maiden Sect disciples, the remaining four successfully entered the Inner Sect, and six lucky individuals were also promoted as replacements.

"You are now my people. I will allocate resources to you. In a year, defeat Gu Feng for me. That trash isn't worthy of challenging me!"

Having recovered from his anger, Shu Yuheng once again displayed his peerless demeanor as he addressed the group.

"Thank you, Senior Brother Shu!"

"We will work hard in our cultivation and not disappoint Senior Brother Shu's expectations!"

For these ten individuals, it was as if Gu Feng had given them an opportunity. As for whether they would achieve glory or fall, who could say?

"Next, let the Alchemy Hall disciples come forward to receive their Inner Sect disciple tokens!"

Throughout the Sunset Glow Sect, whether in the Inner or Outer Sect, Alchemy Hall disciples were relatively few. This year, only Yan Xixi and two others from the Bao family were qualified to enter the Inner Sect.

However, after Liu Wuxiang made this announcement, not a single person stepped forward.

"Yan Xixi, what are you doing? Don't you want to enter the Inner Sect?" Yan Yexue, seeing Yan Xixi unmoved, stood up and called out.

"I don't want to enter the Inner Sect. I can learn alchemy just as well in the Outer Sect!" Yan Xixi was overjoyed. Staying in the Outer Sect not only meant she could often see Gu Feng but also meant she wouldn't be under her sister's control—there couldn't be a better outcome.

"You—" Yan Yexue was at a loss. She turned her gaze to her parents on the VIP stand, but they gave her an indifferent look, leaving her speechless.

"Alright, it seems the Alchemy Hall disciples don't want to enter the Inner Sect. Let's leave it at that!"

"I declare the Sunset Glow Sect's Outer Sect competition officially concluded. Meeting adjourned!"

...

The events of the Outer Sect competition spread like a whirlwind throughout the Sunset Glow Sect.

The Outer Sect disciples were all grim-faced. Gu Feng staying in the Outer Sect meant they would remain under his shadow until they entered the Inner Sect, powerless to resist.

At the same time, they were deeply impressed by Gu Feng's courage and boldness. As an Outer Sect disciple, he had declared that in a year, he would kick the top-ranked disciple of the Inner Sect Heaven Ranking out of the Sunset Glow Sect like a dog.

Such an outrageous declaration was unprecedented in the history of the Sunset Glow Sect, enough to make them look forward to it and get their blood boiling.

As for the Inner Sect disciples, they were all sneering and disdainful!

Beating Shu Yuheng like a dog? Even the second-ranked disciple on the Inner Sect Heaven Ranking wouldn't dare say that. This little Outer Sect disciple was truly fearless in his ignorance—he had no idea of the immense pressure Shu Yuheng brought to the Inner Sect!

This kid is doomed.

"Gu Feng, you did well!

If my strength were still intact, just based on that kid's arrogance and the Inner Sect's inaction, I would have crushed them all into pulp with a single palm!" On the way back, Gu Feng was pleasantly surprised to hear Zhu Qingyan's praise, this time without any hidden meaning.

"Senior Zhu, I'm under a lot of pressure right now. Could you teach me a soul cultivation method?" Gu Feng seized the opportunity to make a request.

"Sure!" Zhu Qingyan said solemnly, "The 'Bright Moon Nether Visualization Art' is a top-tier soul cultivation method comprehended by the third-generation ancient emperor of the Great Ming Dynasty after meditating for a thousand years before the Nine Cauldrons."

"This soul cultivation method sounds a bit eerie," Gu Feng shuddered.

"Isn't that obvious? When the third-generation ancient emperor created this technique, his state of mind was 'standing in the light, gazing into the netherworld.' Cultivating this technique involves the mind entering the netherworld..."

"Does that mean cultivating it will be very painful?" Gu Feng gasped.

"Is your head filled with excrement? Who told you that cultivating a soul technique must be painful?"

"That's how it's written in fantasy novels—the higher the level of the soul technique, the more excruciating the cultivation process. Isn't that the case?" Gu Feng asked, puzzled.

"Your head must have something wrong with it," Zhu Qingyan said irritably. "In my opinion, a cultivation technique that causes pain during practice is a flawed technique, likely due to the creator's insufficient strength to make it better.

A truly top-tier technique must be both powerful and comfortable. Otherwise, if it's painful to cultivate, what's the point?"

"That makes sense. Senior Zhu, please teach me the 'Bright Moon Nether Visualization Art'!"

"Here it comes!"

"Got it!"

...

After receiving Zhu Qingyan's soul cultivation method, Gu Feng was about to try cultivating it when Gu Santong showed up.

Upon hearing the purpose of the visit, Gu Feng was delighted.

Yan Xixi's father, Yan Hanyun, actually wanted to invest in him!

Two billion Spirit Stones—that was no small sum. Although he would only receive it after breaking through to the Innate Realm, who would refuse such an offer?

The discussion went smoothly, and within the time it took to drink a cup of tea, the details were settled.

Gu Feng would receive two billion Spirit Stones from the Myriad Harmony Guild after reaching the Innate Realm, and in return, he would become a nominal elder of the guild.

Of course, the position of nominal elder would only take effect after he defeated Shu Yuheng.

It had to be said, Gu Feng himself wasn't even sure of his chances, yet Yan Hanyun was willing to make such a bold gamble. Gu Feng couldn't help but admire his courage.

One thing led to another. After seeing off Yan Hanyun, Gu Feng didn't have time to start cultivating the soul technique before he was summoned to the Outer Sect Hall of Elders.

The lineup for this meeting was formidable—almost all the influential elders of the Outer Sect were present, making Gu Feng a bit nervous.

"The first matter: we've just received notice that the Inner Sect will cease all resource supply to the Outer Sect starting today! This was expected and has nothing to do with Gu Feng."

What? The Outer Sect and Inner Sect have split? Gu Feng was dumbfounded!

"The second matter: Gu Feng, prepare to leave the Sunset Glow Sect within ten days!"

What? I've been kicked out of the Sunset Glow Sect? Gu Feng was completely stunned, his head buzzing.

(End of the Chapter)

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