Light Fortress

Chapter 1752 - 400: Gu Shen’s Second Domain

In the midst of a great catastrophe, did you touch the origin?

Lord Silver Fox’s answer didn’t really surprise Gu Shen... Catastrophes often come with opportunities, much like his own breakthrough in the Ice Sea.

"For you to defeat Jia Wei at your current realm, it’s not just because of the ’blessing’ Gu Changzhi gave you."

Lord Silver Fox said, "Let me guess, three times super realm?"

"Your insight is indeed like a torch in the dark."

Gu Shen smiled wryly and said, "Although I’ve completed three super realms, the side effect is that my progression is too slow."

"Your cultivation of the heart has already reached the pinnacle, and with the blessing of this heart flow state, your cultivation speed is definitely top-notch across the Five Continents."

Silver Fox shook his head and said, "If this is considered slow progression, would anyone else even want to live?"

Gu Shen could only let out a light sigh.

He actually knew that his cultivation wasn’t considered slow.

His combat power had been continuously improving, but due to the super realm, his level of understanding as a Transcendent wasn’t very high.

This was also something that made him anxious.

He still needed to quickly comprehend a second domain, and then merge the two domains...

Once merged, he would have the qualifications to touch the origin!

"These days, stay in Chanyi City."

Silver Fox said leisurely, "Although I have nothing to teach you in terms of ’cultivation of the heart,’ there’s no problem in guiding you to enhance your Extraordinary Realm and help you comprehend the second domain."

Hearing this, Gu Shen’s eyes lit up.

"Thank you!"

He quickly stood up to bow, but Silver Fox’s hand pressed him down firmly.

"Thank what?"

Silver Fox teased with a smile, "If you truly want to thank me, you might as well thank me for the one hundred pounds of Black Silver you gave me."

...

...

In the time that followed, two young figures appeared more frequently atop the giant wall of Chanyi City.

The patrol sentinels below the giant wall had grown accustomed to the presence of these two young people.

They were also used to the phenomenal sight of cascading snowfalls.

Silver Fox simultaneously guided Bai Xiu in the cultivation of the heart and assisted Gu Shen with his second domain.

Little Xiuzi wasn’t originally interested in such things as "cultivation of the heart."

Earlier, when Gu Shen was lifting five giant snowballs, Bai Xiu was immersed in the summoned meditative state by Silver Fox’s hypnosis, even though he was unaware.

However, the events of that day spread widely within the army.

Upon learning that Gu Shen could harness "five strands of heart flow," his attitude changed.

Silver Fox was very pleased with Bai Xiu’s transformation.

The path of Extraordinary Cultivation is not just about becoming strong... The reckless pursuit of powerful Extraordinary Power might lead to "losing control."

But as long as the foundation of cultivation of the heart is solidly established.

Then Bai Xiu’s future path as a Transcendent would be without any risk.

In his heart, both Bai Xiu and Gu Shen were geniuses not seen in the Five Continents for a century.

Given enough time, perhaps both of them could ascend to the Divine Position...

And during the time of cultivation in Chanyi City, the only thing he could do was to help these two young people walk a bit more steadily in their pursuit of the ultimate path.

Historically, those powerful Transcendents weren’t always fighting alone from start to finish.

Gu Changzhi once went to Light City for advanced studies.

The Empress traveled with Gu Changzhi when she was young and roamed North Continent.

Although the current world of Transcendents is tense, many years ago, those great figures at the top didn’t have so many "grievances," everyone knew, looking at the whole world, compared to the vast unknown of the {Old World}, the Five Continents might just be a lone leaf in a sea cradle.

Only by passing down knowledge and experience can civilization endure forever.

Back then, he was just an obscure climber.

Now that he has reached the pinnacle, it is only natural for him to guide the new generation of climbers with brilliance.

...

...

After Gu Shen arrived, the "sentinel" job in the Second Army suddenly became very popular.

A large number of Transcendents scrambled to become sentinels.

Even the defenders of Chanyi City and some senior officers at the Second Army headquarters would arrange a "temporary patrol" position for themselves and occasionally make rounds beneath the giant wall.

The reason is simple: who wouldn’t be curious about what kind of extraordinary cultivation Gu Shen and Bai Xiu practice every day?

In recent days, there have been cascading snowfalls over Chanyi City every day.

Ordinary sentinels just assume it’s the general’s doing, unable to see the scenes behind the snowfalls.

Only those strong within the legion know what it truly is.

Lord Silver Fox is most skilled in cultivation of the heart, using falling snow to temper the heart. Previously, a few "lucky ones" have received the general’s favor and guidance.

However, their "achievements" were quite bleak.

The most remarkable among them was Wei Cheng, who, after being continuously hammered by the general for half a year, advanced into the so-called "Heart Flow Realm."

During that time, snowfalls frequently hung over the giant wall of Chanyi City.

As for other strong individuals, they were advised to withdraw by Silver Fox after being tempered twice...

Heart cultivation depends on talent; some people, no matter how much they are tempered, cannot improve.

At this moment atop the giant wall.

A snowball with a ten-meter diameter hovered in front of Bai Xiu.

Little Xiuzi, dressed in white, outshining the snow, with a calm expression, now can easily enter the heart flow state. Although he still can’t divide into two, this is already a significant improvement.

His talent is indeed excellent.

The earnest guidance of Silver Fox echoed.

"Imagine having a ’clone,’ try your best to lift my second snowball..."

Following this Spiritual Guidance.

Bai Xiu took a deep breath and closed his eyes.

In the next moment, the Silver Fox reached out and grabbed, and suddenly a giant snowball with a diameter of ten meters appeared above the giant wall...

He murmured, "Catch."

As he let go, the snowball fell.

If not caught, the snowball would crash onto the giant wall, turning into a silver waterfall, which is the reason for Chanyi City’s continuous snowfall in recent days.

"...Boom!"

But this time, the snowball fell less than fifty meters before being caught by a fragile spiritual power, its descent slowed sharply, then slowed again.

Sweat seeped from Bai Xiu’s forehead, and his breathing became rapid.

"...Caught it!"

The second snowball barely stopped at the edge above the giant wall, nearly dropping.

"Open your eyes."

Seeing this scene, the Silver Fox’s expression remained unchanged. He spoke lightly, "Since you are in the second Heart Flow State, naturally you won’t be affected. Catching the second snowball should be as easy as the first one."

Whoosh.

Bai Xiu tried to open his eyes, but the moment he did, the spiritual power holding up the snowball was instantly torn apart.

"Crash."

The snow waterfall still fell.

He watched the snowflakes tumbling down the giant wall, his eyes filled with regret; he was so close to perfectly dissipating the "second Heart Flow Power."

"You did very well."

The Silver Fox smiled and said, "It’s only been three months, you have basically mastered the tricks of the second Heart Flow Power... Even without my guidance, figuring it out yourself is just a matter of time."

From zero to one, from one to two.

These two thresholds have stumped countless people.

The Silver Fox is not unwilling to teach "Heart Flow cultivation," but those who can achieve "Heart Flow" are extremely rare. Wei Cheng, his most promising [Jade Polishing Hand] in the legion, despite reaching the "Heart Flow Realm," couldn’t split out a second strand of Heart Flow Power no matter how he cultivated.

In comparison, Bai Xiu is far superior.

This young man is like a hexagonal warrior, perfect in every aspect.

Bai Xiu’s expression showed little joy, he took a gentle breath and solemnly requested, "Lord Silver Fox, I want to try again one more time."

"You shouldn’t compare yourself to Gu Shen...."

The Silver Fox sighed lightly, transmitting his voice, "If you must compare, why compare your mindset with his?"

At that,

he turned to look at the black silhouette sitting cross-legged not far from the giant wall.

Flickering streams of flame revolved around Gu Shen, from the center of his brow to his shoulders, constantly shifting shape, sometimes forming a golden dome that enveloped him, sometimes turning into weapons, ringing crisply.

"See... you’ve already unified your domains, he is still trying to consolidate the second domain."

The Silver Fox comfortingly transmitted his voice.

"On Heart Flow cultivation, I don’t compare myself with him, I just want to see my limits."

Bai Xiu lifted his head, his gaze was clear, and he earnestly said, "As for why Gu Shen hasn’t forged the ’second domain,’ it’s only because he completed it three times in the Super Realm."

Bai Xiu doesn’t think Gu Shen is slower than him.

Back then, due to pressure from within the Bai Family, he chose to advance as quickly as possible, thus abandoning attempts at the Super Realm three times.

The "lead" achieved in this way amounts to nothing.

Of course, he doesn’t regret his choice.

The essence of Extraordinary Cultivation is for life migration, as long as the level is sufficient, one can "contact the origin." From a macro perspective, three times in the Super Realm could actually be a hindrance.

Following the Silver Fox’s guidance, Bai Xiu feels more at peace within.

He’s even realized why Gu Shen doesn’t compete with him...

Bai Xiu has always viewed Gu Shen as his greatest rival, although Gu Shen is far ahead, he has never slackened, constantly honing himself.

He knows that one day the two will meet at the summit.

But is the meeting now in Chanyi City considered the "summit"?

Becoming Titled, what does that matter?

In Bai Xiu’s heart, the title is not the end point, no matter how difficult it is to contact the origin... he firmly believes he can achieve it.

And he believes that Gu Shen can achieve it too.

"Your mindset has indeed changed quite a bit."

The Silver Fox’s eyes seemed to penetrate hearts, he looked into Bai Xiu’s eyes, gently laughing as he asked, "So...you don’t want to compete with Gu Shen now?"

"Of course, I do."

Bai Xiu shook his head, "I used to deliberately suppress my desire to battle, but now there’s no need. If Gu Shen is willing, I can face him fully at any time; if he’s not, it doesn’t bother me... I haven’t reached the peak in Extraordinary Cultivation, I still have much to accomplish. Since the path of cultivation is inherently about liberation, why force it? My heart leads where my steps lead."

As soon as the words fell.

Not far from the giant wall, a deep rumbling echoed, and the previously weak flame suddenly grew tens, nearly a hundred times stronger.

Falling snow was ignited by Chi Huo in the void.

A fiery waterfall chased down the snowflakes, descending on Chanyi City’s night sky, these sparks held no harm yet emitted a soft, gentle glow.

Fiery trees and silver blossoms illuminate the night.

The whole Chanyi City was illuminated as if in daylight, the patrol sentinels below all watched, enchanted.

Even Bai Xiu was enchanted.

"Is this... Gu Shen’s second domain?"

...

...

(PS: TAT still seeking monthly votes! Another Chapter before dinner!)

"Thirty-fourth day."