CHAPTER 21: CHAPTER 21: CHALLENGE

Three days passed in the blink of an eye.

When the powerful and pure spiritual power within Gu Chenfeng was completely absorbed, a strong wave of energy suddenly surged through the tranquil valley.

Judging from the aura of energy, it had reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment.

This wave of energy indeed originated from Gu Chenfeng.

That’s right!

Gu Chenfeng had broken through!

With the help of powerful spiritual power, dozens of times the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, and formidable ice attribute power, Gu Chenfeng took only three days to break through.

An astonishing cultivation speed beyond imagination.

The speed of cultivation clearly depends not only on one’s spirit root; massive cultivation resources are equally important.

"Everything went smoothly, even faster than I imagined." Gu Chenfeng said with an excited smile, "The feeling of becoming stronger is truly exhilarating. With such terrifying cultivation speed, I believe I can soon break through to the Fasting Stage."

"As long as I have time, breaking through to the Golden Core Stage is not a problem either."

Having experienced the terrifying cultivation speed, Gu Chenfeng was full of confidence.

Tightly clenching his fist, Gu Chenfeng sneered, "Mu Qingyun, when I personally visit the Martial King’s Mansion, I will definitely make you taste fear and regret."

With such terrifying cultivation speed, Gu Chenfeng regarded things like the Martial King’s Mansion and the Heavenly Dao Sect as insignificant.

Stretching lazily, Gu Chenfeng slowly got up.

Looking towards the high sky of the Illusion Realm, Gu Chenfeng muttered, "The Returning Ruins Ring contains such a magically powerful world, it must not be known to others, or it would definitely bring disaster."

This was Gu Chenfeng’s secret, one that must not be leaked.

As his words fell, Gu Chenfeng shifted his thoughts and left the Returning Ruins Illusion Realm.

Shortly after.

Gu Chenfeng opened the door and walked out, surprisingly finding Yang Shan and Lu Ming just outside.

"Junior Brother Gu, you’re finally out." Lu Ming’s face instantly lit up with an excited smile.

Gu Chenfeng asked in confusion, "Senior Brothers, is something the matter?"

"There is indeed something." Yang Shan smiled slightly, "But it’s not a big deal. The disciples of the Celestial Sound Valley have heard that Little Junior Brother is the strongest genius of the Ancient Divine Sect and even defeated someone at the Middle Stage of Fasting, so they’ve issued a challenge to you."

"A challenge?" Gu Chenfeng was quite surprised.

"That’s right! The one challenging you is Senior Sister Cyan Spirit, who is at the Middle Stage of Fasting." Lu Ming said excitedly, "Uncle Qiushui has already agreed. They’re at the training arena now, and many senior and junior sisters from the Celestial Sound Valley are waiting. Let’s go quickly."

"Agreed?" Gu Chenfeng was taken aback, then smiled ruefully, "But I didn’t agree."

"Since Uncle Qiushui has spoken, you have to agree even if you don’t want to. Let’s go." Lu Ming directly pulled Gu Chenfeng towards the training arena.

Gu Chenfeng secretly smiled wryly, thinking, "Uncle Qiushui wants to see the power of the Celestial Emperor’s Blood, but I can’t sense it at all right now."

Even though Gu Chenfeng’s cultivation had broken through to the late stage of Foundation Establishment, he still couldn’t sense the existence of the Celestial Emperor’s Blood.

Yang Shan softly laughed, "Little Junior Brother, this battle concerns the honor of our Divine Sect. Uncle Qiushui said that if you win, you’ll be rewarded with a Spiritual Sword Technique."

"Spiritual Technique?" Gu Chenfeng’s eyes lit up, thinking to himself, "A Spirit Sword combined with a Spiritual Technique can unleash the full power of a sword technique."

"Only disciples at the Fasting Stage have the qualifications to cultivate it." Yang Shan nodded with a smile, "Little Junior Brother, make the most of this opportunity. You better not lose, or Uncle Qiushui won’t let you off."

In the Immortal Cultivation World, cultivation techniques and spells are ranked from low to high: Profound Technique, Spiritual Technique, Celestial Technique, Immortal Technique.

A few minutes later.

Gu Chenfeng and the two others arrived at the training arena.

The training arena was filled with all the disciples of the Celestial Sound Valley; the Valley Master, elders, and many powerful figures all came.

They all wanted to see what the number one genius of the Ancient Divine Sect was truly capable of.

The appearance of Gu Chenfeng quickly drew the attention of the disciples of the Celestial Sound Valley.

"So he’s the Gu Chenfeng with the Perfect Spirit Root? Doesn’t seem like much to me."

"He’s concealed his aura, so we can’t sense his cultivation level. I just don’t believe that someone at the middle stage of Foundation Establishment can defeat someone at the middle stage of the Fasting Stage."

"I heard from Uncle Qiushui that Gu Chenfeng also possesses ice attribute spiritual power."

"So what? I don’t believe he can defeat Senior Sister Cyan Spirit."

Many female disciples of the Celestial Sound Valley were whispering among themselves.

On the training arena.

Ling Qiushui looked at Gu Chenfeng and chuckled, "Gu Chenfeng, come up."

"Junior Brother Gu, I believe in you. You must win." Lu Ming said confidently, clenching his fist toward Gu Chenfeng.

Gu Chenfeng sighed lightly, walking onto the training arena reluctantly.

With many female disciples watching him, Gu Chenfeng felt a bit embarrassed.

Seeing Gu Chenfeng walk onto the training arena, the white-clad Cyan Spirit swung her body out, and the momentum of the middle stage of Fasting erupted.

This formidable momentum surpassed that of Eagle Leader’s in many aspects.

Briefly glancing at Cyan Spirit, Gu Chenfeng thought to himself, "Her strength far exceeds that of Eagle Leader."

"Junior Brother Gu, I’ve heard you have a Perfect Spirit Root and even defeated someone at the middle stage of the Fasting Stage. I’m really curious what it is about your middle stage Foundation Establishment cultivation that allows you to defeat someone at the middle stage of the Fasting Stage." Cyan Spirit said coolly, with a tone laced with arrogance.

Cyan Spirit was regarded as a heavenly prodigy among the younger generation in the Celestial Sound Valley, filled with confidence in her strength.

"Gu Chenfeng, if you dare to hold back, Uncle will make you regret it," Ling Qiushui said with a smile, her words filled with menace.

"Show your full strength in the fight!" Cyan Spirit shouted coldly, releasing her mid-stage Fasting Stage spiritual power, then summoned her Spirit Sword, and launched herself forward from the ground.

"So fast!" Gu Chenfeng’s expression grew solemn, not daring to underestimate her.

Gu Chenfeng extended his hand with a grasp across the air, summoning his Spirit Sword. Simultaneously, he activated his ice attribute spiritual power, its immense coldness rapidly spreading across the training arena.

Feeling Gu Chenfeng’s spiritual power, Ling Qiushui was surprised, "Oh? Late stage of Foundation Establishment?"

"Did he break through?" The Valley Master and the elders of Celestial Sound Valley were also quite surprised.

"The late stage of Foundation Establishment!" Yang Shan and Qian Yue widened their eyes in shock.

When did Gu Chenfeng break through?

Could it be that Gu Chenfeng broke through during his three days of seclusion?

What a joke!

Even with a Perfect Spirit Root, breaking through in just three days is impossible, right?

"Late stage of Foundation Establishment! Wasn’t he at the middle stage?" The disciples of Celestial Sound Valley exclaimed in shock.

Instantly.

The powerful ice attribute spiritual power engulfed the entire training arena, covering the ground with a layer of ice.

Charging Cyan Spirit felt the intense cold from beneath her feet and decisively halted her movement.

"Such strong ice attribute spiritual power! I’m actually feeling threatened. Is he really just at the Foundation Establishment stage?" Cyan Spirit questioned internally, unable to believe this was power that could be unleashed at the Foundation Establishment stage.

It was the first time Cyan Spirit felt threatened by a cultivator of the Foundation Establishment stage.

It was also the first time she’d seen such powerful ice attribute spiritual power.

But just as Cyan Spirit halted, Gu Chenfeng held his Spirit Sword and shot forward, his form turning into a white light charging straight at Cyan Spirit.

At this moment, Cyan Spirit’s feet were already frozen.