The night is as tranquil as water, and the moonlight gently bathes Zhuo Peak. Gu Sheng and Su Ling sit facing each other, surrounded by an air of peace and harmony.

"Are you ready?" Gu Sheng asked softly, his eyes brimming with anticipation and determination.

Su Ling smiled faintly and nodded: "I've been ready for this for a long time. Let's begin."

The two pressed their palms together, closed their eyes, and began cultivating the mysterious and ancient Jade Maiden Heart Sutra. Gradually, their breathing synchronized, as if a mystical force was flowing between them.

As time passed, a faint glow began to emerge around them. This glow slowly expanded, enveloping them completely. It felt as though they had entered a mysterious realm, a world that belonged only to the two of them.

Within this virtual space, conjured by the mental method, they embraced and leaned into each other, their hearts connecting. Without spoken words, they could perceive each other's emotions and thoughts. They had entered a unique closed-door mode—the Joyful Buddha closed-door mode—a legendary and arcane cultivation method said to unlock deeper insights into the mysteries of heaven and earth.

"I can feel it. The bond between us has grown tighter," Su Ling said softly, her voice filled with astonishment and anticipation.

Gu Sheng sensed the same transformation and felt his heart swell with joy: "Yes, this is the wonder of the Joyful Buddha closed-door mode. We must keep cultivating and see if we can unlock more secrets."

As their cultivation deepened, their sensations of joy reached a pinnacle. This joy transcended mere emotions; it was an elevation and transformation at a spiritual level. It felt as if the entire world was immersed in this bliss, and in that moment, their souls experienced an unprecedented purification and ascension.

Suddenly, a torrent of formidable energy surged within Gu Sheng. This energy roared like a flood, filling him with an unparalleled sense of awe and excitement.

"Ah!" Gu Sheng let out a long cry, his voice reverberating through the night sky, as though it were breaking through the heavens.

At the same time, his battle strength multiplied in an instant! Golden light burst from him like a blazing sun, radiant and dazzling. He clenched his fist, and with a single punch, the Void seemed to tremble and shatter.

Su Ling watched in shock, sensing the overwhelming aura and boundless power emanating from Gu Sheng. She was astonished yet exhilarated: "Gu Sheng, you… what's happening to you? What is this power?"

Gu Sheng took a deep breath, striving to calm the storm in his heart: "This is Zhuo Peak's 'Jiezimi' power! I didn't expect it to be triggered during the Joyful Buddha closed-door mode! I feel like my battle strength has doubled!"

With that, he punched toward a mountain peak ten miles away. "Boom—" Where his fist wind passed, rocks shattered and trees splintered! That towering mountain crumbled instantly under Gu Sheng's immense force!

Witnessing the spectacle, Su Ling was speechless in astonishment. She realized that Gu Sheng now possessed the capability to destroy the heavens and earth! "So… so powerful!"

When Gu Sheng emerged from the closed-door state, he found his combat power had returned to normal. It took him over a hundred attempts to trigger the skill again, leading him to understand that this ability couldn't be used casually.

"What kind of skill is this?" Su Ling asked curiously.

Gu Sheng paused before responding: "This is Zhuo Peak's 'Jiezimi,' one of the Nine Secrets of the Cultivation World. Mastering it allows one's battle strength to multiply, but its use is time-restricted and can't be activated often."

Su Ling widened her eyes in disbelief as she looked at Gu Sheng: "You actually mastered one of the Nine Secrets of the Cultivation World! That's the dream pursuit of countless cultivators!"

Gu Sheng nodded, his expression tense: "Yes, I've indeed mastered it. But it's also a significant burden because once it's exposed, it will bring relentless pursuit and danger."

Su Ling drew a deep breath, understanding Gu Sheng's concern: "What are you planning to do then?"

"I'll use it cautiously," Gu Sheng replied. "I'll also work hard to cultivate and strengthen my abilities. Only then can I better protect myself and those around me."

Su Ling didn't comprehend any secret techniques but managed to break through to a minor realm. Ji Yewei also advanced by a minor realm.

At Zhuo Peak, after the Grass Vine Demon Soul had devoured the Sky-tearing Saber-toothed Tiger, it didn't mutate again but surged with abundant life essence. This prompted a sudden thought for Gu Sheng: he could enlist the Grass Vine Demon Soul to assist in his cultivation.

Life essence itself is a form of Spiritual Energy. If the Grass Vine Demon Soul transferred some of its essence to him, wouldn't his cultivation speed skyrocket?

Moved by the idea, Gu Sheng began using the Grass Vine Demon Soul to convert life essence into Spiritual Energy.

"Hoo—"

Gu Sheng exhaled a long breath of impure air, his eyes shining with steadfast resolve. After some time of cultivation, both he, Su Ling, and Ji Yewei had achieved breakthroughs, yet he understood this was merely the beginning.

"Grass Vine Demon Soul, you must feel surging life essence within you after devouring the Sky-tearing Saber-toothed Tiger, right?" Gu Sheng asked softly, as though conversing with an old friend.

The Grass Vine Demon Soul quivered gently, as if responding to Gu Sheng. He could sense the immense energy within the demon soul, a force teeming with vitality.

"Then let us begin." Gu Sheng took a deep breath, crossed his legs, and started guiding the Grass Vine Demon Soul to transform its life essence into Spiritual Energy.

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