Master, what exactly is your level of cultivation

Gu Changge and Xuanyangzi had just landed back on Purple Bamboo Peak when Xuanyangzi, clutching a storage ring, hurried over to the stone table in the bamboo pavilion. Sending a wisp of his spiritual sense into the ring, his eyes instantly lit up like twinkling stars.

As he examined the contents, he could not help but smack his lips. Good heavens! The Lingxiao Sacred Land has such deep pockets. We will not have to worry about cultivation resources for a while.

Clearly, Xuanyangzi had yet to come down from the high of controlling the Lingxiao Sacred Lord.

Gu Changge leaned against a bamboo pillar, watching his senior brother scurry around the stone table like a little mouse that had just stolen some oil. He could not help but remind him, Senior Brother, external items are ultimately...

I know, I know!

Xuanyangzi waved his hand without even looking up.

We have to rely on the solid cultivation bases of the disciples!

He suddenly leaned in mysteriously.

Junior Brother, tell me... if I make Ling Canglan pay tribute with a sum like this every month, would it be too obvious?

Gu Changge sighed helplessly. Senior Brother, are you trying to fleece the Lingxiao Sacred Land dry?

Then let us wait a bit! Xuanyangzi immediately changed his tune, clutching the ring tightly with a cheeky grin.

I will ask him for more once we have used all this up, just to avoid raising any suspicions.

Up to you.

Seeing his senior brother's nouveau riche attitude, Gu Changge changed the subject, his gaze becoming a bit more solemn.

Only you and I should know about the matter regarding Ling Canglan. We still need to keep a low profile about this.

Ah! I understand!

Xuanyangzi nodded hastily. I will head back first to figure out how to put these to use. After saying that, he skipped away, even his retreating back radiating an unconcealable joy.

Gu Changge watched his back and shook his head helplessly, then turned and walked toward the Eternal Paragon Tower.

At this moment, on the fifth floor of the Paragon Tower, Xiao Ruobai had just finished a fierce battle.

Leaning on his Nine Heavens Dragon Soul Halberd, he knelt on one knee in the desolate ancient battlefield. His chest heaved violently, and sweat from his forehead slid down his cheeks, dripping onto the cracked ground.

Opposite him, the Purple Mansion Realm projection of the Void Emperor had already dissipated into a sky full of light motes. In the battle just now, the two of them had fought from the star-studded high altitudes down to the earth, shattering mountains and rivers.

It was not until the final moment that Xiao Ruobai fully pushed his War God Physique. His entire body radiated a golden glow as the foundation Gu Changge had previously laid for him suddenly erupted.

That was the underlying strength forged from countless body temperings with spirit liquid and nourishment from sacred medicines. He forcefully withstood the Void Emperor's killing blow and, with a backhand strike of his halberd, shattered the projection's spiritual body.

Phew...

Xiao Ruobai panted heavily. Just as he was about to use his long halberd to stand up, he saw a familiar figure walking through the air toward him. It was Gu Changge. He quickly restrained his aura and bowed respectfully. Master.

Gu Changge landed in front of him, condensed a ray of light on his fingertip, and gently tapped the center of his brow.

A gentle surge of spiritual energy instantly flowed into Xiao Ruobai's body, repairing his depleted meridians and even relaxing his tense muscles a little.

What have you gained from this battle?

This disciple has comprehended the principle of using the war physique as the foundation and using momentum to break the deadlock.

Xiao Ruobai replied in a deep voice, faint dark gold patterns shimmering around his body.

Although the Void Emperor's evasion techniques are fast, by using the War God Physique to drive my vital blood, I could actually sense the spiritual energy ripples he created when he vanished into the void.

When he appeared for the fifth time, I used my physical body to build up power and shattered the ten feet of void around him with a single punch, finally finding an opening.

At least the grinding was not in vain.

Gu Changge nodded, condensing a sphere of light at his fingertip that reflected afterimages of the fierce battle just now.

Look here. When he evaded for the third time, the void rune on his left shoulder dimmed for a split second. That was a gap in the connection of his spiritual energy.

If you can use the War God Physique to sense the tremors in the void and predict their evasion trajectory in advance, why resort to a brute-force clash of vitality?

The War God Physique is not just about possessing a god-like physical body; it requires branding the word 'War' into your very bones and blood, suppressing others with your imposing aura, and breaking deadlocks with your vision.

Xiao Ruobai stared at the afterimages, growing increasingly shocked the more he looked—his master could clearly see even the fleeting spiritual energy fluctuations in the opponent's evasion techniques!

He subconsciously looked up at Gu Changge's calm and breezy demeanor, and a scene from a previous encounter suddenly flashed through his mind.

At that time, Elder Lingxu, who was at the peak of the Saint Realm, had intruded upon Purple Bamboo Peak. Master only needed to gently raise his hand to easily suppress him. That was a mighty Saint Realm expert who could walk unchallenged throughout Xuan Province!

"Master..." Xiao Ruobai hesitated to speak, his face turning red from holding his words back.

Gu Changge raised an eyebrow and asked, "What is it?"

"Um..." Xiao Ruobai scratched his head and whispered, "Back then, you said you were in the Core Condensation Realm..."

Gu Changge's expression did not change as he said indifferently, "Yes, is there a problem?"

Looking at his master's completely serious face, Xiao Ruobai almost burst out laughing.

He counted on his fingers, listing things off like family treasures: "A Core Condensation Realm master who can casually bring out Marrow Cleansing Holy Liquid, impart Emperor-tier cultivation techniques, raise an endless number of demonic beasts in the back mountain, and possess this Eternal Paragon Tower that can summon peerless geniuses from past eras..."

As he spoke, even he could not continue. How was this the Core Condensation Realm? This was clearly an unfathomable expert!

"Master," Xiao Ruobai finally could not help but laugh, "Aren't you playing this 'Core Condensation Realm' part a bit too seriously?"

A barely noticeable hint of amusement flashed through Gu Changge's eyes. He asked, "What? I say I am in the Core Condensation Realm. Do you have an objection?"

"Well... what exactly is your cultivation level?" Xiao Ruobai finally mustered the courage to ask.

Gu Changge tapped his fingertips lightly on the bamboo table and said calmly, "You only need to know that my strength is sufficient for now. Do not dwell on such pointless things; focusing on your cultivation is what truly matters."

Xiao Ruobai blinked and obediently replied, "Yes, Master."

But once Gu Changge turned and walked away, Xiao Ruobai could not help counting on his fingers, calculating carefully: able to casually suppress a peak Saint Realm expert, and able to produce so many supreme treasures...

His eyes suddenly lit up. Smashing his fist into his palm, he muttered excitedly to himself, "Could Master be in the Saint King Realm? That is the legendary Saint King Realm!"

The more he thought about it, the more it made sense. The corners of Xiao Ruobai's mouth curled up unconsciously, revealing a smug expression that said, "I have finally figured it out."

He secretly peeked at his master's retreating back, thinking joyfully to himself: I really am too smart!

Little did he know, the corners of Gu Changge's mouth also curled up slightly as he walked ahead, a hint of playfulness flashing in his eyes.

This little disciple's guess was quite logical... but still far too conservative...

Xiao Ruobai counted the realms on his fingers again: Purple Mansion Realm, Cave Heaven Realm, Celestial Being Realm, King Realm, Saint Realm, Saint King Realm... A full six major realms!

He smacked his lips, his heart filled with awe: Master is truly too good at hiding his strength. I need to work even harder.

The more he thought about it, the more amusing he found it. He recalled when Fang Hanyu first joined the sect, and he had patted his chest, assuring his junior brother that their master was in the Core Condensation Realm. Thinking back on it now, it was both hilarious and embarrassing.

It was all because his master hid it too well. Even an early disciple like him had been fooled for so long!

If Junior Brother Fang knew Master's true cultivation, that kid would probably jump up on the spot out of sheer excitement.

Xiao Ruobai pondered to himself.

It would be best to keep it from him for now, lest Junior Brother becomes arrogant again. It is better to let him temper himself in the tower for a few more days so he can slowly uncover Master's secret on his own.

His jubilant demeanor happened to catch the eye of Fang Hanyu, who had just finished a battle nearby.

Fang Hanyu gripped the Absolute Beginning Sword. The residual sword qi clinging to its scabbard had yet to fully dissipate, a clear sign that he too had just concluded a fierce battle against the projection of a heaven-defying prodigy within the tower.

He heard Xiao Ruobai's muttering but did not step forward to strike up a conversation. Instead, he simply stood his ground, gazing in the direction Gu Changge had departed, the corner of his mouth twitching involuntarily. Senior Brother was truly too pitiful.

Master could suppress an Extreme Dao Emperor Weapon with a single hand—how could he possibly only be at the Saint King Realm?

Fang Hanyu gently shook his head, burying the thought deep in his heart.

He knew that Master did not wish to expose his true cultivation base, so he naturally would not spell it out. However, seeing Xiao Ruobai's smug expression of having solved the riddle, he could not help but chuckle inwardly.

Senior Brother has still underestimated the depths of Master's foundation. Perhaps when his cultivation base grows more profound in the future, he will finally understand that Master's strength is far more terrifying than they could ever imagine.