Not long after, Gu Yuan successfully visualized the first diagram.

Simultaneously, the water-element True Qi within him stirred and began to circulate slowly.

However, this time the path of True Qi circulation was quite different from the previous practices of "Golden Snake Swallowing Yuan Technique" and "Black Turtle Armor Technique," and much more complex, following the operational route of the "Primordial True Water Scripture."

At the same time, the water vapor between heaven and earth, along with Gui Water Qi, rushed in, flooding into Gu Yuan's body, where he refined them all.

After Gu Yuan completed a Great Circulation, the sky had already brightened, the east showing signs of daybreak.

Within Gu Yuan, more than half of the True Qi had noticeably shrunk, leaving only about 30% to 40%, but after refining, it had become much more pure.

The color of the True Qi had also shifted from a clear azure to a light green, akin to the color of a mountain stream, bringing with it a moist and vibrant vitality.

The True Qi, having transformed, now resembled Primordial True Qi by about 60% to 70%, and could barely be called Primordial True Qi.

Although the total amount of True Qi had decreased by more than half, as the Primordial True Qi circulated, Gu Yuan could distinctly feel that his strength, speed, defense, and reaction speed had not only not decreased but had significantly improved.

Whoosh—

Gu Yuan used his finger as a sword, mobilizing True Qi, producing a sharp sound that pierced through the air.

A nearby Copper Lamp was sliced through with ease by a wisp of Sword Qi emanating from his fingertip, leaving a smooth, mirror-like cut.

Gu Yuan's eyes lit up: "No wonder it's an Earth Tier peak Daoist Scripture; this power is strong!"

Using Primordial True Qi to activate Swordsmanship, the power was evidently much greater!

At a thought, Gu Yuan's internal Primordial True Qi also changed, circulating along the original trajectory, reverting back to the original clear azure True Qi.

Even Gu Yuan himself found it difficult to notice any difference from before.

"Profound Origin Daoist was right, this 'Primordial True Water Scripture' truly can simulate water-element of the world."

Gu Yuan murmured to himself.

...

In the days that followed, Gu Yuan stayed home daily, diligently studying and practicing the "Primordial True Water Scripture."

Switching to a different Daoist Scripture naturally wasn't easy.

It took Gu Yuan nearly half a month to completely transform his internal True Qi into Primordial True Qi and to recover the deficient True Qi.

In addition, using Primordial True Qi, he thoroughly refined his body from the inside out, allowing Primordial True Qi to fully soak into his skin, flesh, and bones, operating as naturally as an arm directs a finger.

Now, Gu Yuan had first undergone a complete metamorphosis of his innate physique, transforming into a Water Spirit Body, and then switched to practicing the even more mystical "Primordial True Water Scripture."

Currently, his combat power and enlightenment had improved considerably.

Although Gu Yuan was still at the level of an Innate Martial Master and had reached the Blood Exchange stage, he felt that even if faced one-on-one with Celestial Human Realm cultivators like the old Profound Ghost Monster, Old Man Chen, or that Wu elder, he would have a fighting chance!

Even achieving victory in battle was not entirely out of the question.

Moreover, after acquiring the Water Spirit Body and switching to the "Primordial True Water Scripture," Gu Yuan clearly felt that his blood transformation speed had accelerated.

The Blood Exchange stage of an Innate Martial Master meant replacing old blood with new.

It followed the Washing Marrow stage because the marrow produces blood.

Only after completely refining the marrow can the True Qi enter the marrow to stimulate the growth of new blood, replacing the old.

Once the new blood fully replaced the old, it would mean that the body inside and out had been completely refined, further enhancing the physique!

The stronger a cultivator's physique, the more solid and reliable the Foundation Establishment would be in the future!

Gu Yuan's physique was special, with abundant origins, naturally giving him a significant advantage.

In addition, the gentle and pure, life-filled Primordial True Qi nourished his body, stimulated his marrow, and accelerated the production of new blood.

Thus, the speed of blood transformation was practically lightning fast!

Others, during blood transformation, often fell into a weakened state due to serious old blood loss, becoming very fragile.

Therefore, they would carefully hide away, rarely emerging, to avoid being attacked by enemies at such a vulnerable time.

But during Gu Yuan's blood transformation, although somewhat weak, he never reached that state of utter exhaustion where he was barely alive.

At most, it felt like staying up late working overtime until five in the morning in a past life, then walking several kilometers home and having two cups of coffee.

A nap and some supplements would restore him to normal.

According to Gu Yuan's own calculations,

if he continued cultivating at this pace, in about a month he could achieve Great Success in blood transformation, becoming an Innate Martial Master in Great Perfection.

At that time, he could start attempting Foundation Establishment.

Once his Dao Foundation was established, Gu Yuan would be able to cultivate the Divine Techniques recorded in the "Primordial True Water Scripture," gaining incredible abilities like flying and tunneling through mountains or filling seas.

...

In the morning, as the sun rose, Gu Yuan strolled leisurely on the street.

He had been shut in at home cultivating for more than ten days. Though fulfilling, it inevitably grew somewhat monotonous.

After all, he had already grasped the basics of the "Primordial True Water Scripture," and could now proceed with systematic cultivation.

So Gu Yuan decided to go out for a walk and clear his mind.

The shops on either side of the street had their doors wide open, with attendants standing at the entrances to welcome customers.

Some stalls selling meat buns, oil cakes, wontons, and noodles had already set up shop, emitting enticing aromas that made many passersby gulp with desire.

There were also some small vendors carrying loads, calling out loudly from place to place.

Amidst the crowds were some martial artists carrying swords, coming and going incessantly.

"Today's Beiliang City is bustling indeed..."

Gu Yuan sighed softly.

A few months ago, Beiliang City only had a few Innate Martial Masters, practically like a big cat with only two or three kittens.

Yet just now, as he strolled the streets, he spotted three Innate Martial Masters in the crowd, and all were unfamiliar faces.

These people were obviously drawn by the Red Dragon Immortal Palace.

Some of them might still be thinking about how to gain the immortal fate within the Immortal Palace, not knowing that entering the palace required the Red Dragon Order.

Without the Red Dragon Order, they couldn't even enter the Immortal Palace, let alone gain any immortal fate.

As he continued walking, Gu Yuan was halted by a middle-aged man dressed as a servant.

"Who are you? What do you want?"

"Young Master Gu."

The middle-aged man bowed respectfully and said, "My family's third young lady has set a banquet at the Spring Arrival Tower and specially sent me to invite you to attend. I hope you will honor us with your presence!"

"Oh? Miss Xia San invites me to a banquet?"

Gu Yuan raised an eyebrow, recalling the assessment at Medicine King Mountain, and asked, "Besides me, there should be other guests, right?"

Some time ago, He Ling True Master had already summoned talent recommended by all the Pavilion Masters from the Jade Cauldron Towers in the Shengyang Prefecture, Rongyuan Prefecture, Qingyuan Prefecture, and Mingchuan Prefecture for an assessment.

Now, half a month later, these people should have gradually arrived in Beiliang City.

Xia Xiuxue herself was among those recommended by Xia Mingyang.

At this time, her seeking him out should only have to do with the assessment, with no other reason.

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