A blinding silver light erupted throughout Fang Tian's opening, transforming the turbulent currents of his primeval sea into calm, gentle flows.
Soon, the walls of the water opening solidified into stone, and the blinding light continued to spread through the primeval sea, nourishing the foundation of the opening. When the light finally faded, another burst of silver light exploded within the opening, lasting an additional fifteen minutes before vanishing.
The walls of the opening had shifted from water to stone, then to crystal—signifying his breakthrough from the intermediate stage to the advanced stage, and finally to the peak stage.
Fang Tian exhaled a deep sigh of relief, so intense that tears nearly welled in his eyes. This breakthrough had sufficiently eased the pressure on him, making him feel as though he had stepped hundreds of strides away from death.
"But I can still sense it… Even though I've moved far from the danger of self-detonation, the difference is at most two years before I return to my previous state."
Although he had only gained two years, he could grow wildly if he invested his time wisely. With his mastery in the Wood Path, two years was more than enough for him to invent deadly moves that combined defense, offense, mobility, support, and even cultivation.
"Now I've transformed from a wounded tiger into a winged falcon soaring above the clouds!"
But the peaceful moments didn't last long. A message arrived via a Gu worm. This Gu worm appeared like a folded leaf, with magnificent white wings sprouting from both sides.
The Gu worm flew toward Fang Tian, circling him slowly before landing on his palm. He immediately infused it with a trace of genuine White Silver Essence and began refining the Gu worm.
"Fang Tian, if you've received this message, know that I've left the city to undertake a dangerous mission for the clan—to compete for the inheritance of the Immortal Gu Master! This inheritance has appeared near our clan's borders, but three rival clans have sent their Gu Masters to compete for it… If you can prepare yourself and come with me to contest this inheritance, I would be extremely grateful. This is a golden opportunity for me to become one of the young masters of the Wu Clan and to suppress my sister."
Fang Tian read the message several times before recording a reply and sending it to Wu Ji. As the Gu worm sped off, Fang Tian leaned back on the pillow supporting him, gazing at the lake filled with magnificent lotus flowers floating on the water's surface.
"Wu Ji is full of trouble… And she has a sister?! Oh, right, I remember there was something like that!"
Fang Tian's memory was far from perfect. Without Gu worms from the Wisdom Path to aid his recollection, he couldn't remember every detail from the original Novel. Still, he retained most of the important information, though he hadn't yet had a chance to seize the opportunities—but now it seemed one had fallen into his hands.
"It was mentioned that Wu Ji inherited a a strength Path Inheritance from ancient times. Because of this inheritance , she acquired the Comprehensive Effort Gu, its recipes, and the inheritance of the Immortal Gu Master, along with numerous mortal Gu recipes and likely many other resources… This seems like a chance for me to exploit. But if there's competition, it could take two to three months before I can start. During that time, I must focus on perfecting my deadly moves, making them stronger and more effective, and raising my Gu worms to Rank Three."
Fang Tian looked again at the lotus flowers floating atop the water, marveling at their beauty. He felt he had to express that beauty through action, not words. He admired the dew drops falling from the lotus leaves onto the water's surface, gently rippling it along with the flowers.
"I must truly express this beauty… Speaking of lotus flowers, didn't Li Hua once Use Heavenly Essence Treasure Monarch Lotus in a Killer move? It seems she used the Heavenly Essence Treasure Monarch Lotus in an offensive move… I had considered using the heavenly Essence Treasure Lotus in a killer Move before, but that was before I became a master of the Wood Path. At the time, I didn't think it was possible—but now…"
It was very possible.
Indeed, it was entirely feasible. This confidence came not from guesswork, but from instinct—and what was the source of that instinct? His mastery level in the Wood Path told him this was entirely achievable.
"So all I need now is to buy Gu worms from the Water Path and Rule Path to create a killing move using the Celestial Essence Relic Lotus as the core?"
Fang Tian didn't hesitate. He immediately refined this inspiration into a Killer Move. He rose and went to the stores to purchase a number of Turbulent Water Gu, Spread Gu from the Rule Path, and Water Spill Gu.
Returning to his garden, he instructed the servants to leave, clearing the area until he gave orders to return. He then immersed himself in transforming inspiration into reality.
The Heavenly Essence Treasure Lotus released waves of primeval essence within his opening, which surged toward the Rank Three Wood Origin Gu, linking with a small number of Spread Gu, Water Spill Gu, and Turbulent Water Gu.
"Kwahh… damn, this hurts."
Fang Tian spat blood from his mouth, along with a large amount of semi-illusory silver fluid. This violent reaction was expected, as he was still testing his killing move.
He added several Green Field Gu and Grass Gu, then tested his Killer move.
Focusing all his mental energy, he activated the Gu worms one by one. After four minutes, a silver rain of water erupted into the air, falling forcefully to the ground and flooding it.
"It has no effect on inanimate objects… Perhaps it only affects living beings? Also, there's room for improvement—the activation time is far too long. It can't be used in a real battle unless someone protects me."
Fang Tian spent an entire week studying and adjusting the Killer Move. He added more Gu worms, removed others, until settling on fourteen supplementary Gu worms. Together with the Wood Origin Gu and Heavenly Essence Treasure Lotus, the killing move consisted of sixteen Gu worms in total.
Fang Tian summoned a Rank Two Gu Master in the city and promised him a thousand primeval stones if he agreed to be a test subject for the Killer Move. The Gu Master couldn't refuse, given Fang Tian's cultivation level and status in the Wu Clan, and so accepted his fate.
"Elder… you really don't intend to let me go? What have I done to deserve being your test subject? I've always been virtuous and never harmed the innocent."
His words fell on deaf ears as Fang Tian focused on activating the Gu worms one by one until the Killer move was Ready.
Then he shouted at the Gu Master:
"Stand your ground and activate the defensive Gu worms I gave you!"
The Gu Master gritted his teeth and activated the Jade Bark Gu and Sky Canopy Gu, anchoring himself in place.
The sky within a circular area of seventy meters turned snowy silver, causing Fang Tian to close his eyes in a frown.
Silver raindrops poured heavily, striking the Gu Master's defenses, yet causing no harm.
Instead, the Gu Master screamed in terror.
"What… my primeval essence is depleting!.. But it doesn't affect my defenses at all!"
The Gu Master deactivated the defensive Gu worms. The silver rain fell on him, soaking his clothes. Yet he didn't care; he only glared at Fang Tian in fear, awe, and disbelief.
"Ma… my primeval essence is running out… I've… used it all."
Fang Tian laughed gleefully, watching the terrified Gu Master. He wanted to make a witty remark, but he was terrible at poetry.
"Hahaha, this is my latest creation: Withering Lotus Essence Rain. Don't speak of what happened here, or… you'll die."
The Gu Master shook his head foolishly, staring at Fang Tian in horror, and left without even collecting his reward.
"Withering Lotus Essence Rain… I think I truly possess a first-class talent in naming things."
Fang Tian returned to his white pavilion overlooking the lotus lake to continue his cultivation.
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