Chapter 118 Gu Territory (1/2)

Deep in the mountains.

Beside the bonfire of a certain campsite.

Nearly an entire roasted Rus.h.i.+ng Thunder Beast had already entered Tuntun's stomach. Zhou Yuan on the other hand was fully immersed in the recently discovered Magical Python Scales and was continuously activating it.

Green scales would emerge on his arms, fists and face from time to time like a layer of protective scale armor.

Yaoyao was holding a map, verifying their route as she declared, ”We should be out of these mountains in another three days.”

”After leaving these mountains, we will be in an area known as the Gu Territory. It does not fall under the rule of any empire, but is instead governed by an influential family called the Gu clan. In the Gu Territory, the Gu clan is akin to the local tyrant.” Yaoyao elaborated. She had brought along a lot of material on the various regions and territories in the Cangmang Continent, and was hence able to find out all kinds of information after some checking.

”The Gu Territory is already part of the central region and is relatively close to the Saint Remains Domain.” Yaoyao smiled a little, a smile that appeared exceedingly dazzling under the illumination from the bonfire.

”As for the Gu clan, they seem to be a little interesting from what I've read.” Yaoyao reached out a slender fair finger and lightly tapped on a certain area of the map.

”Oh?” Zhou Yuan raised his head in surprise. There weren't many things that could attract Yaoyao's interest.

Yaoyao explained with some interest, ”The members of the Gu clan have pretty strong Spirits. The Gu clan is therefore a clan proficient in Genesis Runes.”

Zhou Yuan was taken aback. ”Could it be that the Gu clan possess a Spirit tempering method?”

”A Spirit Tempering Method alone will not be able to make the clan members' Spirits strong, talent is also a factor…” Yaoyao shook her head before continuing, ”It seems that this Gu clan owns a Spirit Refining Tower where one's Spirit can be tempered.”

Zhou Yuan's heart stirred a little. To think that the Gu clan actually had such a treasure.

His Spirit had currently stabilized at the mid Illusory stage and had not been able to make much progress. If he had a chance to enter the Spirit Refining Tower, his Spirit may be able to ascend to the advance Illusory stage.

Once that happened, he would be able to learn and use grade 3 Genesis Runes.

However… a cultivation treasure like the Spirit Refining Tower would surely be tightly guarded by the Gu clan, and outsiders would definitely be unable to enter. Hence, he had no choice but to discard such thoughts.

Zhou Yuan sighed as he recollected himself and said with a smile, ”Such a treasure has nothing to do with us. After leaving these mountains, we will first replenish our supplies in Gu City before leaving and heading straight towards the Saint Remains Domain.”

Yaoyao nodded in agreement. She shot a glance at the currently stretching Zhou Yuan as she said, ”Thinking about resting? Have you practiced the grade 2 Genesis Runes I taught you?”

Zhou Yuan's face turned rigid.

Yaoyao's head was lowered, continuing to look at the map as she said in a drawn out voice, ”Don't slack off. None of the individuals heading to the Saint Remains Domain will be easy to deal with, and your mid Qi Nouris.h.i.+ng stage strength is really nothing to look at. How will be able to vie with the others if you do not work on your strong suits?”

”If you don't plan on returning the Great Zhou Empire with your tail between your legs, it will be best for you to behave.”

Zhou Yuan was a little sullen after being chided by Yaoyao, but he could only obediently take out a jade tablet, draw the Heavenly Yuan Brush at this waist and begin practicing the grade 2 Genesis Runes Yaoyao had taught him during the past two months.

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Three days later.

Zhou Yuan was silently seated on a certain mountain. The surrounding Genesis Qi transformed into strands of white that ultimately entered his nose as he breathed.

As Genesis Qi flooded in, dark gold Genesis Qi rose in Zhou Yuan's Qi Dwelling, the silhouette of a dark gold python hissing faintly discernible within.

As the python silhouette breathed, the Genesis Qi that had flowed into the body was completely sucked away.

This training lasted for two hours, before Zhou Yuan's eyes slowly opened.

A dark gold l.u.s.ter filled his eyes as the surging Genesis Qi around him suddenly began to rise steadily. Genesis Qi seemed to conflict with the air, emitting rumbling sounds while cracks began to grow on the boulder he was seated on.

”Advance Qi Nouris.h.i.+ng stage!”

Joy streaked across Zhou Yuan's face as he felt the vigorous Genesis Qi in his Qi Dwelling. After two months of arduous training, his Genesis Qi cultivation had finally progressed once again, entering the advance Qi Nouris.h.i.+ng stage.

After reaching the advance Qi Nouris.h.i.+ng stage, Zhou Yuan was now a step closer to the Heaven Gate stage.

The gap between him and the prided geniuses was being shortened bit by bit.

Phew.

A breath of white air was dispelled from Zhou Yuan's mouth. With a leap, he landed on the ground where Yaoyao, carrying Tuntun, shot him a glance and gave a slight nod of satisfaction. ”You've finally advanced. The two months of training weren't wasted after all.”

”Let's go, it's time to leave these mountains.”