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Chapter 140: Chapter 137: Immortal Golden Body
At this moment, a Swift Dragon appeared in front of Gu Jinlai.
A particularly robust Swift Dragon, reaching a height of two meters and close to four meters in length.
Whether they’re Fierce Beasts or Devils, their strengths and combat forms fluctuate, so the classification is not very detailed.
Especially for fierce beasts and Fierce Beasts.
Take the elephant, for example, its strength and size far exceed those of lions and tigers, but when it comes to fighting, it could be seriously wounded by lions and tigers and could bleed to death.
Therefore, beasts and devils are roughly categorized into three ranks: first, second, and third.
The Swift Dragon is ranked first, corresponding to Martial Artists in the Body Refining, refining the organs, and blood exchange phases. 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙥𝙪𝙗.𝒄𝙤𝙢
The T-Rex is second rank, theoretically equivalent to cultivators in the Qi Refinement, Gang Condensation, and Hugging Pill Realm, but in practice, their system leans more towards being a proper Devil.
As for the Mechanical T-Rex, a fusion of steel and flesh, its combat power is comparable to that of a Great Demon.
The most crucial point is that the evolution of the Swift Dragon and T-Rex takes into consideration the riding effect; when combined with human Martial Artists, they often perform at a level greater than the sum of its parts.
A large T-Rex, resonating with the True Qi of a Hugging Pill Master, can launch a charge that even Refining God Immortals must avoid.
Large Mechanical T-Rexes, with Steel Wings sprouting on their backs, capable of soaring through the skies, pose a threat to Primordial Spirit Monarchs.
As for further evolution...
The Mechanical T-Rex either evolves towards a humanoid dragon as an individual combat unit or evolves into the ultimate mount - the Heavenly Dragon, with metallic and scale luminescence obscuring the sky.
...
"T-Rex!"
Gu Jinlai approached the large Swift Dragon, visualizing the T-Rex Structural Diagram while establishing a Co-spirit connection with the dragon.
Powered by True Spirit Power, he soon entered the Co-spirit State.
Although as a living being the Swift Dragon possessed more spiritual energy than extraordinary materials, in the face of True Spirit Power, the process was merely a matter of taking a bit more time.
Gu Jinlai faintly sensed the consciousness of the Swift Dragon...
Or rather, his consciousness merged with that of the Swift Dragon.
Following that, the visualized T-Rex Structural Diagram infiltrated the Swift Dragon’s body through the unique state of Co-spirit.
Immediately, the "spirit" that constituted the life form of the "Swift Dragon" began to proliferate and divide, absorbing the True Spirit Power supplied by Gu Jinlai and growing rapidly.
During the growth process, the Swift Dragon let out bursts of painful wails, shaking Gu Jinlai’s spiritual essence, making it somewhat difficult to maintain the Co-spirit state.
For this reason, he had to use even more True Spirit Power to maintain the Co-spirit connection.
"Co-spirit and Visualization only provide a growth direction for the Swift Dragon, guiding its evolution towards the T-Rex. However, the speed of evolution mainly depends on the energy..."
With a thought, Gu Jinlai activated the Eternal Furnace within him.
Under the stimulation of solar radiation, the hydrogen contained in his blood quickly transformed into heavy hydrogen and super heavy hydrogen, undergoing a fusion reaction. Massive amounts of energy burst forth in an instant, and in the next second, they were transferred into the Swift Dragon’s body via the transmission characteristic.
Since he was maintaining a Co-spirit state with the T-Rex at this moment, this wildly violent power, albeit carrying remnants of spirit, surged into the body of the T-Rex without causing significant damage but instead repeatedly washed over its form, strengthening its physique.
With this energy and the "T-Rex Structural Diagram" in the Visualization State, the body of the Swift Dragon visibly began to swell and grow.
After about fifteen minutes, Gu Jinlai’s True Spirit Power was depleted, and he had to stop.
At that time, the Swift Dragon, originally two meters tall and nearly four meters long, had grown to a height of two meters and ten, and a length of four meters and ten, noticeably larger in size.
"Previously, when Heavenly Masters cultivated War Beasts, the evolution of the beasts would cause malnutrition, necessitating a diet rich in meat to sustain a good state. I, on the other hand, have plenty of energy, but my True Spirit can’t keep up with the consumption," said Gu Jinlai.
However, he also knew that this was because he was trying to achieve in one sitting what others would over the course of a month, hence the extraordinary consumption of True Spirit.
If he were willing to use Primordial Spirit Pills to replenish the expenditure...
It would take only three or four months to evolve the Swift Dragon into a T-Rex.
If he continually used Qingguang to recover True Spirit...
This time would be shortened to an astonishingly small figure.
"Others cultivate T-Rexes with a focus on combat factors. I don’t need to pay too much attention to that. For me, the most important aspects of a T-Rex mount are load-bearing capacity, endurance, and speed. Therefore, in the next phases of evolution, I will focus on fine-tuning these three aspects," Gu Jinlai reasoned, looking at the Swift Dragon that had become increasingly dependent on him due to the Co-spirit connection. "I currently have no shortage of Primordial Spirit Pills. In other words, in three or four months, this Swift Dragon will be fully formed..."
Then, there would be no need to haul two short-range defense cannons anymore.
Just mounting the cannons on the body of the T-Rex would suffice.
...
In the following days, Gu Jinlai alternated between establishing Co-spirit connections with the Swift Dragon and honing his mastery of the All Swords Return to the Sect Swordsmanship at the Perfect Stage.
He slightly modified the Spiritual Weapon Battle Sword in his hand, making it more suited to the rotational force layout.
As a result, every sword thrown was one fraction faster in its lethality.
Even without employing the Great Sun True Demon Body, the swords he threw could still shatter a set of three Super Heavy Armors stacked together three hundred meters away.
This meant that Refining God and Divinity Transformation, unless wearing Spirit Armor with the "tenacity" trait, would be slain on the spot if hit by his sword, even with full defense.
As for the defensive swordsmanship Qian Ye...
Gu Jinlai allowed Gu Luochen to shoot directly at him with a "Thunder" Gatling Gun.
At the lowest firing rate, the bullet interception rate exceeded 95%, and even at the highest firing rate, the interception rate was still over 80%.
Regarding flying swords...
He hadn’t tried it.
But through combat simulations with Divinity Transformation Cultivators like Shi Chen, Wuchenzi, White Elephant, Ye Yiren, and Tan Qingquan, he was confident that unless two or three flying swords attacked simultaneously, shattering an incoming flying sword would not be difficult for him.
And if he also employed the Great Sun Divine Light and the Eternal Heavenly Curse, whether two or three flying swords could withstand or not would only be known after the battle.
"Venerable Daoist."
At this time, the voice of Gu Xiangyang came from outside, "Elder Zhao Qian of the Purgatory Sect has arrived."
"Elder Zhao."
Gu Jinlai had guessed what was happening as soon as he heard the name.
The Giant Sword over two meters long swung effortlessly in a circle by his side, and he sheathed it, "Please, let him in."
He quickly tidied himself up a bit before heading to the reception hall.
...
The reception hall.
Gu Lingsha was hosting Elder Zhao Qian from the Purgatory Sect, a Refining God Elder.
Although she was only at the Gang Condensation cultivation, the Refining God Elder dared not to pose any airs, seated on only half of the chair and treating Gu Lingsha with utmost respect.
When he heard footsteps from outside, he immediately stood up.
"Elder Gu."
"Elder Zhao, what wind has blown you here?"
Gu Jinlai greeted with a slight smile.
"Elder Gu, I’ve come to thank you this time. Thanks to you, I was able to become a Golden Robed Elder within ten years of achieving Refining God."
Zhao Qian appeared very courteous and modest.
Only then did Gu Jinlai notice that Zhao Qian’s attire was a bit different from before.
He quickly thought of something, "It seems we will be partners in Star State for some time to come."
"Yes, the higher-ups have appointed me to be responsible for the major and minor affairs of Taihe City. However, Taihe City is beneath the Yunqi Mountain Range and heavily afflicted by devils, so I will have to rely heavily on Elder Gu’s help."
Zhao Qian was very clear about his own position.
"Slaying devils is our duty as cultivators, If Elder Zhao seeks assistance, I shall naturally take up the responsibility," Gu Jinlai said with a nodding smile, "I hope our collaboration will be a pleasant one."
"Most certainly."
As Zhao Qian spoke, he presented another treasure box, "Our Purgatory Sect always rewards merit, Elder Gu. Since you have contributed tremendously to our sect by securing Taihe City, the Sect Master has explicitly awarded you another secret technique as a token of gratitude."
"There’s another reward?"
Gu Jinlai’s expression turned a bit strange.
This Sect Master Lu...
Is really putting on a tough front.
The more they behave in such a friendly manner, the more it proves that things will not be easily settled peacefully.
Just wait until a few Supreme Elders free up some energy from the Divine Sword Conference...
"Hmm, what if by that time, I have become strong enough to confront and even annihilate a Primordial Spirit True Monarch? Will they... send over another secret technique as an apology? If I make further progress and grasp the Heaven and Earth’s momentum to rival a Devas, will they directly invite me back to be a Venerable Daoist?"
Gu Jinlai pondered.
Meanwhile, his hands had already swiftly taken the box and examined the scroll inside.
"This is... the Immortal Golden Body!?"
Upon examining, Gu Jinlai’s demeanor quickly became more serious.
"Indeed, it is one of the cultivation methods from the Undying Holy Body—the Immortal Golden Body," Zhao Qian said with a smile, "Elder Gu has made great contributions to expanding our territory, and only such a supreme method could match your merit."
"The Immortal Golden Body, huh."
Gu Jinlai looked at the Condensation Technique for the Undying Holy Body.
Typically, the Undying Holy Body was cultivated by Refining God practitioners.
When a cultivator reaches the Devas Realm, they understand the Heaven and Earth’s momentum, using it as a furnace to temper the Primordial Spirit, merging it with the body to form the Undying Holy Body and eventually reaching the Saint Realm.
The Immortal Golden Body requires the cultivator to collect heavenly refined gold, merge it with the body, and then allow the Primordial Spirit to embody it, transforming it into a state that is half-material, half-energy.
Upon achieving Perfection, one can manifest a Golden Body ten zhang in height.
A ten-zhang Golden Body possesses the physical traits of refined gold, the life characteristics of a being, and the energetic traits of a Primordial Spirit, combining tenacity, weight, recovery, and energy transformation all in one.
This is the most widely circulated technique for condensing an Undying Holy Body in the world.
Although it is widely circulated, the value of this technique, as a method to condense the Undying Holy Body, is unquestionable.
Even the Six Desires Demon Skill that could elevate one to a Divinity Transformation Cultivator in the Purgatory Sect doesn’t compare to it by a long shot.
However...
Gu Jinlai, as a Heavenly Monarch who does not cultivate the Primordial Spirit, understood their intention in giving him such a technique all too well.
It was merely a token gesture, to save face.
"Sect Master Lu is thoughtful," Gu Jinlai hinted.
Zhao Qian offered a smile that was awkward yet polite.
Afterwards, the conversation flowed smoothly, as Zhao Qian was keen on forming connections.
The next day, Gu Jinlai escorted Zhao Qian to his new position in Taihe City.
And him...
He had originally planned to stay in Baihe City for a while, but news came from Lingxiao City.
The Demon Realm Rift in Qiushan Mountain was showing signs of activity.
