Yan Ruyu's eyes flashed with a hint of surprise, but she quickly smiled and said, "Brother Gu, you are indeed well-informed. The corpse of the Great Success Sacred Body is certainly the supreme treasure of my Demon Clan. Since Brother Gu is interested, I'm naturally happy to make it happen."

With that, she led Gu Sheng into the secret realm. Passing through layers of mist, they finally arrived before the corpse.

The corpse of the Great Success Sacred Body lay there quietly. Though countless years had passed, it still retained the dignity of its former years. Gu Sheng stared at the corpse, his eyes shimmering with excitement. He knew this would be the key to enhancing his physical cultivation.

He slowly reached out both hands, his Divine Thought like tendrils probing into the depths of the corpse. Instantly, he felt an ocean-like vast force and the intricate, profound Dao patterns.

At the same time, he released the Grass Vine Demon Soul, letting it encircle the corpse, assisting in analyzing these Dao patterns. The Grass Vine Demon Soul, over ten thousand meters long, coiled around the corpse like a giant dragon, each movement seemingly whispering ancient secrets.

Gu Sheng focused all his attention on studying the Dao patterns, his Divine Thought coordinating with the Grass Vine Demon Soul. Gradually, he uncovered the cultivation mysteries of the Great Success Sacred Body during its lifetime, sensing the immense Life Force and boundless cultivation wisdom it held.

As time trickled by, Gu Sheng seemed immersed in another world. Subtle changes began to occur in his physical body. A golden radiance emanated from within him, as though trying to dye everything around him gold.

Finally, at a certain moment, he abruptly opened his eyes, an unprecedented brilliance flickering within them. He felt the tremendous transformation of his physical body, as if he were reborn.

"Hahaha! I finally understand!" Gu Sheng laughed, his voice brimming with exhilaration and confidence. "The mysteries of the Great Success Sacred Body are truly extraordinary!"

His physical body grew more powerful. With one punch, he bent the space tens of miles away. His tailbone had turned golden, seemingly ready to transform into a dragon at any moment, providing an endless stream of Divine Power to his lower back. His movements became lighter and more agile, as though he had fused with the heavens and earth.

Yan Ruyu observed Gu Sheng's transformation, her eyes revealing a trace of admiration. "Brother Gu, you are truly a prodigy. To comprehend so many mysteries from the corpse of the Great Success Sacred Body is incredible."

The night was like water, and moonlight sprinkled over Flowers Valley, cloaking this sacred Demon Clan land in a veil of mystery.

Gu Sheng and Yan Ruyu sat across from each other, their gazes filled with anticipation for the cultivation ahead.

"Miss Yan, though my visit this time was short, the harvest has been immense," Gu Sheng said with a smile. "To thank you, I'd like to engage in Dual Cultivation with you once more to help enhance your cultivation realm."

Upon hearing this, Yan Ruyu's eyes lit up with delight. "Young Master Gu is so generous. How could I refuse? However, the path of Dual Cultivation requires mutual attunement of the heart and mind. You and I must spare no effort."

"Naturally." Gu Sheng nodded, his expression resolute.

The two shared some light wine, gradually calming their minds and spirits.

Soon after, they began practicing the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra. As the cultivation technique circulated, a mysterious virtual space quietly emerged.

In this virtual space, Gu Sheng and Yan Ruyu seemed to transform into two butterflies, fluttering gracefully amidst an endless sea of flowers.

They became lost in the dazzling floral ocean, savoring the fragrance and beauty of every flower.

At times, they transformed into a pair of bees, darting among the blossoms to gather nectar. At other times, they transformed into mandarin ducks frolicking in gurgling streams. And yet other times, they became two blooming flowers, enduring the passage of time, blooming and withering...

This virtual world felt like a magnificent dream, so wondrous and enchanting that even adjectives and rhetorical devices couldn't fully express its splendor.

In this realm, they roamed freely, experiencing sensations they had never before encountered.

As their cultivation deepened, they entered an even higher state of practice—the Joyful Buddha mode.

In this mode, they transformed into a pair of perfect beings, continuing their study of the Dream Butterfly Atlas.

In this realm, their bond extended beyond one another, enveloping all life with a shared resonance.

They could rapidly emulate any entity, even if it was just virtual. Nevertheless, this opened Gu Sheng's eyes to fresh horizons.

So cultivating could be so delightful, so imaginative!

Time seemed to pass unnoticed as the two withdrew from the virtual space and returned to reality.

They found their cultivation realms had both advanced significantly.

Gu Sheng had broken through from the First Layer Heaven of the Sun Realm to the Second Layer Heaven, while Yan Ruyu had risen from the Third Layer Heaven of the Navel Wheel Realm to the Ninth Layer Heaven.

Their breakthroughs were immediately followed by an immense Heavenly Tribulation.

This was heaven's trial for cultivators, an inevitable test on the path of advancement.

"Boom—"

Thunder rumbled across the sky. Dark clouds gathered as lightning streaked and roared.

As the Heavenly Tribulation approached, the two exchanged a smile, ready to once again activate the Jade Maiden Heart Sutra to jointly withstand this divine test.

They pressed their palms together, uniting their minds and forming an invisible force.

When the first bolt of divine lightning struck, the light around them flickered, dissolving the lightning's power into nothingness.

Then came the second bolt, the third bolt...

Every bolt of divine lightning seemed powerful enough to tear through the void, yet together they nullified each strike.

Yan Ruyu looked at Gu Sheng, whose firm gaze and golden radiance of his Ancient Sacred Body inspired both gratitude and admiration.

She knew that without Gu Sheng's help, she couldn't have passed this tribulation so effortlessly.

And Gu Sheng offered her an encouraging smile, as if silently saying, "Don't worry—I'm here."

Through the trial of the Heavenly Tribulation, their cultivation and mental power greatly advanced.

When the last bolt of divine lightning dissipated into the horizon, the two exchanged smiles, as though everything was understood without words.

"Young Master Gu, thank you," Yan Ruyu said sincerely, "I couldn't have overcome this tribulation without you."

"Miss Yan, you're too kind," Gu Sheng replied with a smile. "We are both friends and partners on the path of cultivation. Helping each other is only natural."

Departing from the Demon Clan's territory, Gu Sheng walked alone across a vast wilderness. The setting sun spilled its glow upon him, golden light merging with the radiance of his Ancient Sacred Body, making him appear like a blazing golden flame.

Suddenly, a flash of sword light pierced the sky, accompanied by a long cry as a young man in white robes descended.

"Swoosh—"

A streak of white, like a shooting star, sliced through the heavens and approached Gu Sheng rapidly. It was Jiang Yichen of the Heavenly Dao Sect, dressed in white robes, wielding a longsword, his gaze cold as ice.

"Gu Sheng, you've finally shown yourself," Jiang Yichen sneered, his lips curling as his longsword gleamed with frosty light. "Let's see how you escape this time!"

Gu Sheng halted, his golden eyes revealing determination and courage. He slowly turned to face Jiang Yichen's provocation without displaying a shred of fear.

"Jiang Yichen, you've chased me for so long. Aren't you tired?" Gu Sheng asked calmly, his tone unshakably confident.

"Hmph. If I can sever your head, any exhaustion is worth it!" Jiang Yichen retorted coldly, gripping his longsword as his aura surged abruptly.

Gu Sheng chuckled and shook his head. "Your Heavenly Dao Sect professes to be the leader of the righteous path, yet you're so obsessed with hunting down a nobody like me. Truly laughable."

"You carry a precious treasure and bear grave enmity with my sect. How could I let you go?" Jiang Yichen said, his figure flashing as he transformed into a streak of sword light lashing at Gu Sheng.

Gu Sheng remained motionless, a glint of brilliance flashing in his eyes. The moment the sword light neared him, he abruptly vanished, leaving behind a fleeting afterimage.

"Hmm? A teleportation technique?" Jiang Yichen frowned, swiftly turning to search for Gu Sheng.

Gu Sheng had already appeared behind Jiang Yichen, holding a golden long sword—the Earth-level Low Grade Treasure, Mystical Sky Sword. The sword shimmered with golden brilliance, its Sword Qi roaring, as though determined to annihilate all obstacles.

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