Chapter 1 The World Returns to Silence

The original force in Silver Fox's palm dissipated.

The whole world returned to silence.

Bai Xiu's expression remained somewhat dazed.

Lost?

He had lost just like that?

In that battle just now, he attacked with all his strength, but Silver Fox suppressed him to the point where he had no power to fight back.

"You've already done very well."

Silver Fox patted the young man's shoulder and comforted him, "You forced me to use my other hand... it's been many years since I've met such an amazing genius."

The words sounded like mockery.

But Silver Fox's tone was very sincere, because it was the truth.

He could easily crush other titled transcendents at his level with one hand!

The clouds in the distant sky spread out, and there was a slight rumbling sound overhead. Silver Fox smiled and turned around, murmuring, "Perfect timing."

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Whoosh, whoosh!

Gu Shen had just arrived at the edge of Cicada Wing City in his miniature boat when two soft sounds of air being torn apart rang out.

Silver Fox and Bai Xiu instantly appeared before Gu Shen.

"Mr. Silver Fox, Little Xiu."

Gu Shen quickly got up, and hundreds of silver-white meteorite iron fragments shot out from his sleeves, whistling and swirling in the air.

Gu Shen stepped out of the cabin, his feet standing on a sea of clouds, but after taking that step, countless tiny meteorite iron fragments clattered together and condensed beneath his feet, supporting him.

"Gu Shen, finally we meet."

A glimmer flashed in General Silver Fox's eyes, and he praised with a smile, "Nice treasure."

"You flatter me."

Although Gu Shen said that, he couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

As expected, the general had sharp eyes.

The meteorite iron sword was not a sealed item. He usually just used the Iron Throne to control it. Only when traveling long distances or competing for speed did he infuse it with Truth.

So at this moment, the iron sword was not infused with transcendent power.

A normal person wouldn't pay much attention to it.

But Silver Fox was able to see the extraordinary nature of the "meteorite iron."

"I heard Zi Yu say..."

Silver Fox opened his mouth with a smile, "You came to Cicada Wing City to find me for cultivation?"

"That's right."

Gu Shen smiled, not hiding anything, "Also for Little Xiu."

He had come to the Northern Continent this time primarily to fulfill the second request he had promised Mu Wanqiu.

But now that he was here.

There was no reason not to see Bai Xiu.

"Don't get me wrong, I'm not here to fight you."

Gu Shen saw the confused look on Bai Xiu's face and quickly explained with a smile, "I just came to see you."

Hearing this.

Bai Xiu's expression was slightly complicated, with more disappointment than anything else.

He had always hoped to meet Gu Shen at the peak, and then they could fight each other, each using their strongest trump cards, sublimating to the extreme in this battle.

Now, he had finally waited.

But Gu Shen had come to him not for a duel?

Bai Xiu wasn't the type of person who liked to initiate fights, unlike Mu Wanqiu.

If Gu Shen didn't want to fight him.

Then he wouldn't ask Gu Shen to fight him.

General Silver Fox glanced at Bai Xiu's expression and understood the situation.

He said with a smile, "In any case, it's good to come and see, and it's good to come and cultivate. You'll have to stay in Cicada Wing City for a while... follow me."

Silver Fox unfolded his domain.

Gu Shen didn't resist.

The wind howled, and the next moment, the three of them returned to the top of the giant wall. It was very close to the Umbrella Defense Line, and the snow blowing from the Old World constantly battered the city wall. In just a few seconds, Gu Shen's long hair was dyed a layer of white.

"I sat on the giant wall with Bai Xiu for several weeks."

Silver Fox stood between the two young men, placing his hands lightly on Gu Shen and Bai Xiu's shoulders, and raised his chin.

"See? This place faces the Old World, ethereal and empty."

Gu Shen blinked. "So?"

"This is a good place to cultivate your mind. If you've traveled thousands of miles to Cicada Wing City to get my guidance, then this is what I'm best at."

"Many transcendents think that mind cultivation is not important, but that's not the case."

Silver Fox said gently, "The calmer your mind, the more efficient your cultivation. Sitting on this giant wall and meditating while looking at the Old World can greatly improve your cultivation efficiency..."

Mind cultivation was Silver Fox's specialty.

But it was also Gu Shen's specialty.

But Gu Shen didn't interrupt, and listened quietly.

He maintained a high degree of respect for the three generals.

According to the information he had obtained from visiting the two god-seats, Silver Fox, White Lizard, and Rust Bone had successfully touched the "Origin" in their mortal bodies.

Gu Shen had high respect for such existences, because he knew that if he didn't have the Hades Fire Seed, he didn't know how long it would take him to come into contact with the so-called "Origin," or even that he might spend his whole life without reaching the level of the three generals.

"I heard from Bai Xiu that you reached 'Flow State' many years ago."

Silver Fox said with a smile, "So this giant wall is just an ordinary place for you to cultivate. Even if you don't sit here, you can enter meditation at any time."

"That's right."

Gu Shen nodded, he wasn't being modest, but said seriously, "I also have some insights into mind cultivation."

Silver Fox said softly, "Since you've already reached 'Flow State,' then you must know... what the next level is."

"Dividing the mind into many parts, without end."

Gu Shen had also heard from Afu about the story of the God of Melting Iron and Craftsmen, and only then did he know that the end of the path of mind cultivation was like this.

"That's right. Being able to enter a state of tranquility is just the beginning of mind cultivation. The real difficulty is fighting with your own heart."

"Mind cultivation doesn't need enemies."

"Yourself, is the greatest enemy!"

Silver Fox placed his hands on the shoulders of the two young men. He sat down slowly, and an invisible, abundant force descended on Gu Shen and Bai Xiu's shoulders. This force was powerful, but not overbearing.

The two young men could only sit down as well.

"As the saying goes... after struggling with myself for a long time, I'd rather be myself."

Silver Fox narrowed his eyes with a smile, he faced the driving snow blowing from the Old World, and his whole person became calm.

"True cultivation is never about chasing someone, but about challenging your past self."

Silver Fox's voice was like a spring breeze.

At this moment, Gu Shen was surprised to find that the general's soul seemed to become ethereal. In his own spiritual sense... it even completely disappeared!

What a terrifying thing!

His current Blazing Fire Sense couldn't detect Silver Fox's existence!

This meant...

If Silver Fox used this mental concealment method to approach him, then he would definitely be able to strike first and deliver a fatal blow!

"Mind cultivation has no end, but it also has an end."

Silver Fox said gently, "This so-called end is whether you can let go of your obsessions and face your true self."

He looked at Bai Xiu.

These words were actually meant for Bai Xiu.

Bai Xiu's previously fluctuating state of mind gradually calmed down, and he followed Silver Fox's guidance and entered a state of meditation.

Silver Fox's words were not lethal, but they contained a powerful spiritual force.

He was seriously guiding the two young men into meditation.

"Hmm?"

But when he turned his head, Silver Fox realized something was wrong.

He saw a pair of eyes that showed no signs of sleepiness.

"Little Gu, I know your spirit is strong... but don't resist..."

Silver Fox said with a smile, "Follow my voice and enter a state of 'meditation.' It will be very beneficial to you."

"I'm not resisting."

Gu Shen was a little embarrassed, he said frankly, "What you're saying is very good, and I agree, but... I'm already in a state of meditation."

"???"

The smile on Silver Fox's face froze for a second.

He carefully stared at Gu Shen's spirit, and muttered, "You've already advanced to the realm of multitasking?"

Mind cultivation, each step is a great divide.

Bai Xiu, such an amazing genius, has only cultivated to "Flow State" now, which shows how difficult it is.

As for using the mind for two things at once, the difficulty is even higher than "Flow State"!

This step had also trapped Silver Fox for a long time...

"Yes."

Gu Shen thought about it and said honestly, "I don't know why, but mind cultivation has never been difficult for me."

Silver Fox's expression was very interesting.

"How many strands can your Flow State be divided into at most?"

Silver Fox looked at this young junior, and besides emotion, he was more curious.

He wanted to know where Gu Shen's limit was.

"I don't know..."

Gu Shen didn't know how to answer. His mind cultivation truly made a breakthrough in the years he faced death in the Ice Sea. He used his mind for many things at once, comprehending the Longevity Art, cultivating the Breathing Technique, transforming the Fire of Life, and expanding the Pure Land Flower Garden.

Roughly speaking, this might be using the mind for four things at once.

But Gu Shen felt that this wasn't his limit.

"I understand."

Silver Fox said these three words.

The next moment.

He let go of his left hand that was holding Bai Xiu's shoulder, and gently beckoned towards the distance.

Gu Shen narrowed his eyes.

He noticed that when he beckoned, Silver Fox's left hand was wrapped in countless jet-black forces.

Was this the power of Origin?

The light of the Umbrella Defense Line changed slightly, as if something was being pulled and tugged. A rumbling vibration descended over the giant wall. Countless snowstorms were dragged to the front of the giant wall by Silver Fox's original force, constantly colliding and collapsing inward, eventually condensing into a huge snowball with a diameter of ten meters!

"While ensuring that your main body is in a state of 'spiritual meditation,' use the spirit divided from your Flow State to catch it."

Silver Fox said, "If you can't bear it, tell me."

With that.

He let go of his hand.

Gu Shen did not hesitate, and a wisp of spirit shot out. The Blazing Fire between his eyebrows was completely ignited.

Boom—

The huge snowball only fell less than a meter before it was held up by Gu Shen's spirit. This was not just a simple snowball. Gu Shen could feel the powerful spiritual force contained within it by Silver Fox. In order to ensure the quality of this divided spirit, General Silver Fox had also injected his own will into the snowball.

So, this was not just a test, but a competition!

General Silver Fox, who was stationed on the northwestern border, could not restrain himself when he saw a gifted newcomer and personally took the field.

He had long advanced to the "Flow State" and, at his peak, could divide himself into seven strands of spirit in one breath!

Taking this opportunity, Silver Fox wanted to see Gu Shen's limit, and even more wanted to see if his current "Flow State" possessed the state of his peak years!

Seeing that Gu Shen easily caught the first snowball.

Silver Fox looked relaxed and immediately waved his hand.

The power of Origin was activated again—

"Rumble!"

The second snowball was summoned by him and released again.

It was still caught before falling a meter.

Silver Fox let out a soft exclamation.

At this moment, Gu Shen was using the "Third Flow State Force," which was already the limit he had originally expected, but looking closely, Gu Shen's expression did not change. Although he was not as relaxed as before, he did not say a word, obviously still far from reaching his limit.

Silver Fox increased the pressure again, and this time, he rubbed a huge snowball with a diameter of twenty meters!

The infused mental power also doubled!

The further back you go in mind cultivation, the more difficult it becomes. To test how many strands of Flow State Force Gu Shen can divide, you need to constantly put pressure on Gu Shen!

But... the result was still the same. This snowball was still caught by Gu Shen with his mental power.

The Fourth Flow State Force!

The expression on Gu Shen's face changed. His breathing became rapid, sweat broke out on his forehead, and the black robes of the Grand Inquisitor on his back were also wet.

The Blazing Fire between his eyebrows trembled violently.

This was an embodiment of "struggle."

"It should be close to the limit..."

For some reason, seeing this, Silver Fox breathed a slight sigh of relief.

This young man's talent in mind cultivation was so amazingly high that he had awakened four strands of Flow State Force at such a young age!

But the next moment, the smile on Silver Fox's face froze.

Because the flames between Gu Shen's eyebrows, after swaying and trembling for a few seconds, returned to stability. Under the steaming heat, his breathing returned to normal, as if the limit state just now did not exist at all, or rather... had been broken.

"This is... a breakthrough in battle?"

Silver Fox couldn't believe it. He grabbed a fifth snowball that was no smaller than the previous one.

Falling—

Caught!

Gu Shen caught the fifth huge snowball with incredible stability. This meant that Gu Shen had created his own "Fifth Flow State Force," and what was terrifying was that the "scene" just now appeared again. Rapid breathing, trembling Blazing Fire, and after a few seconds, everything returned to calm.

Silver Fox's expression was as if he had seen a ghost. He suddenly remembered what Gu Shen had said earlier.

In the matter of mind cultivation, Gu Shen had never encountered a bottleneck.

"Temporarily creating the Fifth Flow State Force shows that Gu Shen's spirit is strong enough, but even the most talented genius cannot break through one realm after another..."

Silver Fox tried hard to control his expression from failing.

With a complicated expression, he grabbed again, using the power of Origin to condense a sixth snowball. And this time, he did not give in at all, and injected his powerful mental will into the snowball.

This sixth snowball was equivalent to the previous five combined!

This time, sweat began to break out on Silver Fox's forehead.

The limit of mind cultivation depends on the state... He was no longer at his peak. It was already a little difficult to use the Sixth Flow State Force.

However, according to this situation, the Seventh Flow State could also be used.

"Rumble—"

Accompanied by a huge roar, the entire giant wall was shrouded by this jet-black snowball. The moment Silver Fox released his palm, veins also bulged on Gu Shen's forehead.

This was the first time he had felt such intense mental pressure.

The feeling of breaking through in mind cultivation was like his brain being divided.

At this moment, the Blazing Fire between Gu Shen's eyebrows trembled violently—

He forcibly divided himself into a sixth strand of spirit to catch that extremely huge snowball!

But, it was too heavy, too heavy!

What was even more fatal was that Gu Shen and General Silver Fox's spiritual wills collided. Even if the latter had controlled his spiritual power and tried not to hurt Gu Shen as much as possible, under this powerful load, Gu Shen could not maintain the operating state of the "Sixth Flow State."

Gu Shen opened his eyes, looking at the huge snowball that had shattered due to the violent collision.

Countless snowflakes washed over the giant wall.

He seemed to be sitting in the torrent of an avalanche.

Gu Shen sighed regretfully.

"Unfortunately, the Sixth Flow State Force... failed to condense."

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