The Heir of the Celestial Diagram

Chapter 19: The True Power of the Mysterious Gu

Han Feng only emerged from his hiding place after he was sure the enemy was far away.

The air still carried a slight tension. The cave now seemed too exposed for him to stay there any longer. He needed to find a new refuge to continue cultivating without drawing attention.

But before that, there was something even more important.

The new Gu.

Han Feng sat in a lotus position and extended the palm of his hand. The small translucent insect floated gently above his skin, emitting a subtle glow.

Unlike any other Gu I had ever seen, this one did not have a fixed form. Its wings expanded and retracted as if they were made of pure energy, and there were golden patterns constantly flowing across its body.

He concentrated and sent a thread of primal essence to the Gu.

At the same moment, his vision darkened.

A New Understanding

A torrent of information filled his mind. This Gu was not an ordinary Gu.

His true name was Celestial Transmutation Gu, a rare Gu that possessed a unique ability: the fusion of the two power systems.

With him, Han Feng could:

Convert Qi into Gu energy and vice versa, something considered impossible.

Enhance any Gu using your own Qi, without needing external ingredients.

Hide cultivation fluctuations, masking advances to avoid suspicion.

This last skill was exactly what he needed to continue growing in secret.

But he couldn't rush it. A power like that, if discovered, would make him the target of everyone.

Han Feng opened his eyes and took a deep breath.

"With this, I will be able to move forward without anyone noticing."

Now there was only one problem left: where to cultivate safely?

The Journey to a New Refuge

The sky was already beginning to darken when Han Feng left the cave. The Misty Wolf was not nearby, probably still driving away the enemies. It was the perfect opportunity to disappear completely.

He moved quickly, following hidden trails in the forest. His destination was the depths of the Misty Shadow Mountains, a region filled with toxic fog and dangerous creatures.

Most cultivators avoided this place. But for Han Feng, it meant safety.

He walked for hours until he found a valley hidden among the cliffs. The dense fog prevented anyone from seeing it from the outside, making it the perfect hiding place.

"Here, no one will find me."

Now I could finally test my new power.

First Test: Refining the Dual Chaos Larva

Han Feng took the Dual Chaos Larva out of his bag and placed it in front of him. The small Gu writhed slightly, exhaling its conflicting energies.

He activated the Gu of Celestial Transmutation, connecting directly to the Dual Chaos Larva.

Immediately, he felt a fierce resistance. The larva absorbed both Qi and Gu energy, but their essences did not balance. That's why it was always considered a Gu of difficult control.

But Han Feng was not an ordinary Gu master.

With the Gu of Celestial Transmutation, he began to stabilize the opposing energies of the larva.

The energy flowed like two river currents colliding, but he found a point of balance. He controlled his breathing and intensified the process.

After half an hour of refinement, something incredible happened—the Dual Chaos Larva began to change.

Her shell shone intensely, and the energy pattern in her body became much more complex. She had evolved to a new stage.

Now, it was a Rank 2 Gu.

Han Feng smiled slightly.

"I can enhance any Gu without needing rare ingredients." This means I can become extremely strong without drawing attention.

Pursuit in the Shadows

Just when Han Feng thought he could rest, he felt a slight oscillation in the air.

He immediately activated his Celestial Veil Art and erased his presence.

Moments later, a hooded figure appeared at the edge of the valley.

He was one of the subordinates of the cultivator who had invaded the cave.

"Are they still looking for me?"

The man looked around, clearly suspicious.

Han Feng couldn't move. Any hasty action could reveal his position.

He waited patiently, controlling his breath to the minimum.

After a few minutes, the man finally moved away.

Han Feng let out the air slowly.

"I need to be even more careful."

Now he was sure that he couldn't be careless for even a moment.

If he continued cultivating in the same place for a long time, he might end up being discovered.

I would have to change hiding spots constantly to avoid leaving traces.

But, with the Gu of Celestial Transmutation, he could do this while strengthening his powers without anyone noticing.

And when it finally revealed its strength... the world would tremble.