Translator: Anubis Translations
"Gu Feng, have you gone mad? Qiu Tian will definitely send a large number of Qi Refinement third-level cultivators to assist Qiu Ze!" Yan Xixi was so anxious that she was jumping up and down.
In her understanding, although Body Tempering and Qi Refinement are adjacent realms, the gap between them is immeasurable and fundamentally not the same thing.
Since she was a child, her elder sister had told her that it was extremely difficult to challenge across major realms, and those who succeeded were all geniuses among geniuses.
If the advancement of small realms is like climbing step by step, still on the same level, then the change of major realms is like switching to a brand-new peak.
Between the two peaks lies a wide abyss, and defeating an opponent across this abyss is no different from scaling the heavens.
The Sunset Glow Sect gathers the elite; those who can be admitted here have talents that surpass 99% of the cultivators in Cloud Prefecture.
It is undeniable that Gu Feng is a genius among geniuses. Yan Xixi believes that he can defeat Qi Refinement first-level, second-level, and even third-level cultivators.
If it were one-on-one, she wouldn't be so anxious; even if Gu Feng couldn't win, he could at least hold his own.
But—
Gu Feng isn't challenging just one person this time, but several or even dozens.
Facing dozens of Qi Refinement third-level prodigies, how could he possibly win?
This is a life-and-death battle, with the formation activated, a fight to the death.
She regards Gu Feng as her best friend and cannot watch him walk to his doom in silence.
"Former Brother, I know your move is to force Qiu Ze into a life-and-death battle with you, but the condition you set is too big, so big that it's unbelievable. You can't win."
Tuoba Lei walked over with a furrowed brow. This former number one in Body Tempering of the outer sect, filled with soaring ambition, did not lack confidence.
He believed that he could defeat Qi Refinement first-level, could stand up to second-level, but if faced with third-level, he could never win.
In the entire history of the Sunset Glow Sect, those who could defeat Qi Refinement third-level at Body Tempering ninth-level could be counted on one hand.
Perhaps Gu Feng is on the same level as those individuals, but he could never defeat three Qi Refinement third-level disciples at the same time.
Qiu Tian's ruthlessness is well-known throughout the Sunset Glow Sect; he is known for his thoroughness and would send at least ten or more to surround Gu Feng.
"Former Junior Brother, you've overestimated yourself this time. If you had limited the number of external aids to three or five, Qiu Tian would have accepted the battle on his brother's behalf, after all, the Qiu family has to save face..."
The Jade Maiden Sect group walked over, swaying their hips and stepping lightly, their brows furrowed and their voices low.
Wu Qi and the others remained silent, just surrounding Gu Feng, quietly watching him. This young man who had once robbed them always had a smile on his face, appearing carefree.
He was very greedy for wealth and also very stingy, but he also had soaring ambition and an indomitable will.
The origin of this matter is deeply connected to Guo Renkai and the others, yet Gu Feng did not mention it at all, bearing the burden alone.
This sentiment moved and impressed them.
"Former Brother, we'll go to 'First Restaurant' to reserve a banquet three days from now, book the entire restaurant, and wait to celebrate your victory!" Wu Qi spoke on behalf of the group.
At these words, Gu Feng's eyes lit up, revealing two rows of white teeth: "Who's paying for the spirit stones?"
"We are!" Chao Yuan pouted and said in a deep voice, "You're allowed to pack a thousand portions of food after eating!" He added at the end.
"The ones I packed last time aren't finished yet, let's convert them into spirit stones this time!" Gu Feng said with a beaming smile.
"Everyone, thank you for your concern. In this battle, I live, they die!" Gu Feng said solemnly as his gaze swept around.
"Ah—, Former Junior Brother, do you need any help?" asked Qi Tingting, the leader of the outer sect's Jade Maiden Sect, in a deep voice.
"Yes," Gu Feng looked at Qi Tingting, showing his two rows of white teeth: "Does your Jade Maiden Sect have any weapons like gauntlets that you could lend me?"
In this life-and-death battle, except for pills like the Fury Pill that can instantly enhance strength, everything else is allowed. All of Gu Feng's martial skills are in his hands; he needs a pair of fist weapons.
"There is indeed such a weapon." Qi Tingting smiled, taking out a pair of gloves from her storage pouch. The gloves were pitch black, emitting a faint glow under the sunlight.
Gu Feng glanced at the gloves and was immediately delighted. The gloves were engraved with eight runes, a Mortal High-Grade weapon.
They were very soft overall, seemingly made from some kind of beast skin, covering the entire hand when worn, with half of the five fingers exposed, not hindering grasping or pinching movements, exactly like the ideal weapon in his mind, as if tailor-made for him.
"How much for these gloves?" Gu Feng's heart stirred.
"Ten thousand Low-grade Spirit Stones, what, do you want to buy them?" Qi Tingting pouted.
"Can't afford it, better to borrow!" Gu Feng said, slightly embarrassed. At the moment, he could hardly scrape together ten spirit stones, let alone ten thousand.
"Haha, I'm starting to regret lending you these gloves!"
"Why?"
"I'm afraid I won't get them back."
"I'm not that kind of person!" Gu Feng assured, silently adding in his heart: absolutely.
At that moment, Elder Liu walked over.
"Gu Feng, for the three days before the decisive battle, you'll come to my place!"
"Thank you, Elder Liu!"
...
Following Elder Liu to the Hall of Elders, Elder Wu, Elder Meng, and many other elders they didn't know followed.
"Gu Feng, within these three days, Elder Wu and I will do our best to increase your chances of winning," Elder Liu said solemnly.
"You brat are too arrogant, not taking Qi Refinement third-level seriously. In these few days, Elder Meng and I will let you experience the true strength of Qi Refinement third-level! So you won't die without knowing how." Elder Wu snorted.
To Gu Feng, these words were heartwarming.
"Thank you, elders. I will remember your kindness," Gu Feng said solemnly, bowing to the elders.
"Then let's begin!"
Elder Liu and the others first had Gu Feng perform the "Ten Thousand Beasts Manual," giving guidance and improvements on its shortcomings.
Then they began the actual combat!
"Gu Feng, the difference between Qi Refinement and Body Tempering, besides strength, is more crucially the spiritual power..."
"At Qi Refinement third-level, a layer of spiritual power protection forms on the body's surface, which is hard for Body Tempering realm cultivators to break through..."
"They can also attach spiritual power to their weapons, allowing attacks to be released several meters away from the body. You must not be careless!"
"..."
Elder Liu and the others suppressed their strength to Qi Refinement third-level, explaining while fighting.
Boom—
The Hall of Elders in the outer sect occasionally erupted with roars.
Unconsciously, three days passed.
Gu Feng rested for half an hour, elevating his condition to the best, and walked out of the Hall of Elders with steady steps.
"Gu Feng, here are some pills to restore your stamina, take them as needed!" Yan Xixi ran over, handing him a storage ring. Gu Feng nodded seriously.
At the entrance of the Hall of Elders, he saw many friends, including Yan Xixi, Wu Qi, Guo Renkai, the Xiong brothers, and the Jade Maiden Sect group led by Qi Tingting.
"Senior Sister Qi, if I win, can you forgive the 160,000 spirit stones debt I owe your sect leader?" Gu Feng walked up to Qi Tingting, smiling.
"Haha, that's the sect leader's personal property, we don't have the authority to forgive it for you," Qi Tingting chuckled, covering her mouth.
This kid seems to be in good condition, still in the mood to joke.
"Deal!" A sudden voice came, carrying a lazy tone. Chu Youhuan walked over slowly.
"If you win, I'll forgive the 160,000 spirit stones you scammed from me."
"Senior Sister Chu's words are worth more than thousands of spirit pills and miraculous medicines. I feel an endless surge of power in my body!"
Gu Feng laughed heartily, then stepped forward, heading towards the Wind and Cloud Platform.
(End of the Chapter)
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