Longevity: Starting from Refining Gu

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On the city wall, Chen Qing and Zhang Can stood ten zhang apart.

The wind swept through their robes, creating an atmosphere of deadly tension.

Inside the city, Hao Chengtian rode on the back of the Golden Crow, descending slowly at a corner of the city wall.

"How many moves have they agreed upon?"

Lu Xian cupped his hands and replied, "Seven moves!"

Hao Chengtian pondered for a moment, "Seven moves, that's quite risky."

"I can't quite understand Zhang Can, we'll only see the outcome after they cross swords."

Thinking about this, Hao Chengtian said, "Thankfully, you advised me to keep Qingxu back then; otherwise, we wouldn't have the chance to witness Zhang Can in action today."

"This man has never truly revealed his hand since he embarked on the path of cultivation."

"Generally, just standing there, he could already defeat his opponents."

"That hand has never wielded a sword."

"The world only knows of his profound skill and vast divine skills, and his swordsmanship that could Reach God, but no one has ever truly seen it."

"Only in his youth did he discuss the intricacies of Sword Dao, with words as eloquent as blooming lotuses, overshadowing all the heroes of Hidden Sword Mountain, thus becoming the foremost senior brother of the present era."

Lu Xian felt slightly worried about Chen Qing's safety and suggested, "Young Master, what if Qingxu is cut down by Zhang Can?"

Hao Chengtian laughed, "No worries, with me here overseeing the matter, it won't come to that."

Only then did Lu Xian feel a bit more at ease and gave Chen Qing another glance of admiration.

Chen Qing chose this timing and location for his challenge quite cleverly, as it was his home ground in the Taihao Tribe, even in defeat, he wouldn't become disabled or fall.

Yu Chengfeng was also uncertain about Chen Qing's challenge against Zhang Can.

Although Chen Qing had beaten him once, the Spirit Stone and Spiritual Medicine were certainly alluring.

He had long believed that the Taihao Tribe couldn't do without Chen Qing.

Walking up to Zhang Jianfeng, Yu Chengfeng tentatively asked, "What do you think of this battle?"

Zhang Jianfeng confidently replied, "Let's see if he can force senior brother to wield his sword."

Yu Chengfeng marveled, "He doesn't even need to draw his sword?"

Zhang Jianfeng shot Yu Chengfeng a look, "It's about reaching out to grasp the sword."

"Previously, when senior brother fought, he would stand there with hands behind his back, and the enemy would be defeated by the flying sword."

"However, senior brother's most powerful is not the flying sword but the sword in his hand."

"As long as he can force senior brother to reach out and grasp the sword, that is his skill."

Hearing the news that Chen Qing would challenge Zhang Can, many in Foundation Establishment awoke from seclusion.

"This battle is truly something to look forward to!"

"To witness such a duel, this life is not lived in vain."

"I wonder how many moves the Protector can withstand!"

"What nonsense, the Protector will surely win."

Zhang Can stood with hands behind his back, slightly cupping his hands toward Chen Qing, "Could you wait for a bit, my sword is still on its way."

Chen Qing felt the change in his body as the Dragon Capturing Gu was about to complete the Butterfly Transformation and nodded slightly, "Very well."

This was the first time he wanted to challenge someone; naturally, he wanted to face the opponent at their peak.

And so he waited, for two hours, until the Dragon Capturing Gu finally succeeded in its Butterfly Transformation.

He looked at the Dragon Capturing Butterfly hidden in his right hand, gaining another trait.

[Grabbing and Absorption]: When using Dragon Capturing Hand, it would generate a pulling force on the enemy, making escape impossible.

Not very significant in use, but still nice.

The important thing was the Dragon Capturing Gu's transformation, which greatly increased the power of the Dragon Capturing Hand.

The two-hour wait didn't make those in Foundation Establishment impatient; instead, it increased their anticipation.

On a distant mountain peak, the last ray of the setting sun fell, yet just as the last ray of sunlight completely disappeared, a brilliant light once again flashed over from that direction.

Everyone turned to look at the light, akin to a Great Sun, with a sword clearly flying swiftly towards them.

"It's here!"

"They're about to start!"

"Quick, scatter!"

Everyone quickly scattered like birds and animals, moving away from the battlefield.

Many traveling merchants visiting the Taihao Tribe stood on the high buildings in the city, saying, "Unbelievably, coming to Taihao Tribe, we get to witness such an exciting duel!"

"Over there is Zhang Can from Hidden Sword Mountain, the first in Sword Dao among the younger generation of Nanli."

"And on the Golden Crow is the chosen successor of the Upper Pillar Country, the future leader of the Taihao Tribe, Hao Chengtian!"

"And over there is Zhang Jianfeng, who calls himself the third in Sword Dao under heaven, with no one daring to claim second."

"And facing Zhang Can is Qingxu, who defeated Zhang Jianfeng, the Protector of Hao Chengtian!"

"This is possibly the peak battle of the younger generation of Nanli!"

"Just witnessing this battle, this journey is worthwhile!"

"Send word to halt all trading; we'll resume when they're done fighting!"

Someone said, "I just wonder how many moves Qingxu can endure and whether Hao Chengtian will intervene afterward."

"If that one from the Dao Origin Land shows up, then all the Heavenly Pride of Wu Country would be gathered together."

"Not so, without that one from the White Tiger Tribe, who would dare say all the talents under heaven are gathered?"

"Right, another fierce tiger has yet to descend the mountain."

Suddenly someone shouted in surprise, "Stop talking, they've started!"

Everyone quickly focused their gaze on the two figures on the city wall.

They saw Zhang Can reaching out to grasp the golden long sword, akin to a Great Sun, swinging it eastward towards Chen Qing.

Chen Qing's eyes flashed as he immediately unfolded Fatian Xiangdi, transforming into a fifty zhang tall golden giant, ready to grab it.

Yet, a dazzling light flashed before his eyes, briefly blinding him.

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