Nangong Xuandu Enters Seclusion!

What Li Guanqi did not know, however, was that ever since Nangong Xuandu returned to the Eight Generals' palace, he had retreated alone to his own hall and entered closed-door seclusion! Hong Zhi sat in the grand hall, shaking her head with a wry smile. "Looks like... Nangong is taking this seriously this time." Tucking his hands into his sleeves, Xiang Huaizhi narrowed his eyes and said, "You can't blame him for taking it seriously... That kid Li Guanqi exerts far too much pressure. With an offensive tempo like a tempestuous squall, anyone would inevitably find themselves scrambling. Worse, every single one of his moves could be a feint concealing a lethal killing strike. When facing him, you have to be completely focused without the slightest lapse in concentration!" Hong Zhi nodded slightly, clearly agreeing with Xiang Huaizhi's assessment. Seated at the head of the hall, Long Hou tapped lightly on the table, murmuring, "His talent is simply terrifying, and his sword dao is already approaching Nangong's level! That is precisely why Nangong is being so cautious, even going into seclusion to bring his condition to its absolute peak." Yet as they spoke of this, all of them exchanged glances and burst into hearty laughter. Every one of them could hardly wait to have a match with Li Guanqi. *** At the White Jade Tower, Li Guanqi entered the Nirvana Pagoda the moment he returned. This time, however, he did not rush to step inside to battle "himself." He needed to carefully review the previous battle and recover from his injuries. Gradually, Li Guanqi entered a state of sudden enlightenment once more. Only this time, his comprehension and understanding of combat had climbed to an even higher level. His consciousness could even superimpose itself onto Chan Kongzi in his memory! Li Guanqi's figure gradually overlapped with Chan Kongzi's, and he could even perceive Chan Kongzi's ultimate control over every sinew and muscle of his physical body! Every single muscle throughout the entire body was under absolute command! Li Guanqi's body shifted and leaped through the air alongside the illusory shadow. As their silhouettes aligned, Li Guanqi began to imitate how Chan Kongzi controlled his body. His entire mind was immersed in the process, the muscles across his body rippling subconsciously. In this manner, Li Guanqi healed his injuries while voraciously absorbing Chan Kongzi's combat experience and awareness. The sword spirit's illusory form appeared on the first layer. Watching Li Guanqi cultivate with closed eyes inside the Nirvana Pagoda, the corners of her lips curved slightly upward. "As expected of the Ethereal Dao Body. Such talent is almost absurdly defying the heavens... "I truly wonder what level his strength will reach once he defeats all Eight Generals." The sword spirit's figure slowly faded. There was not much left she could do for him now. The Immortal Realm cultivation methods in her possession were no longer suitable to pass down to Li Guanqi for the time being. Those techniques and methods were far too powerful. At most, she could teach him a few fragmentary moves. Yet in the sword spirit's eyes, even the so-called fragments she could pick at random were existences that far surpassed Heaven-tier sword techniques! Soon, in just six shichen, Li Guanqi's injuries were completely healed. The moment Li Guanqi opened his eyes, two rays of sharp brilliance shot forth. With gleaming eyes, Li Guanqi slowly rose to his feet and exhaled a breath of turbid air. His wounds were entirely restored; his formidable physique had made his healing far swifter. Moreover, a subtle change had taken place in his bearing—a far more commanding confidence! A mere six shichen had been a full seven days for him. Healing his wounds had not taken that long, but he had spent seven full days digesting the experience. In other words... Li Guanqi's mastery over his physical strength had climbed an entire tier! If he were to face Chan Kongzi again, he was confident he could defeat him without nearly as much difficulty as before. Li Guanqi stepped out of the Nirvana Pagoda, only to find the surroundings empty. Glancing down at the pagoda, he let out a wry chuckle. Spurred by Li Guanqi's example, everyone else was cultivating frantically to improve themselves. They did not want to fall too far behind him. Tang Ru in particular benefited greatly; the time dilation within the Nirvana Pagoda could vastly compensate for his shortcomings in cultivation realm. Hence, during this period, he had not devoted himself to advancing his divination power. Instead, he had entered the Nirvana Pagoda to cultivate relentlessly under its altered flow of time. Li Guanqi took a deep breath, turned around, and stepped back into the Nirvana Pagoda! This time, when challenging the Eight Generals, he did not plan to let Pengluo help. He wanted to rely entirely on his own strength to defeat them all! He was going to become the foremost person beneath Tribulation Transcendence! With that thought, Li Guanqi stepped inside with resolute determination! *Dong!* Caught completely off guard, Li Guanqi was blasted straight out of the pagoda by a single punch! Lying on the ground, Li Guanqi stared upward, his eyes filled with disbelief. He had actually been punched out by "himself"? Suddenly, as if realizing something, the corner of Li Guanqi's mouth twitched. The Nirvana Pagoda constantly replicated his own abilities and strength as its blueprint, adjusting itself accordingly. It seemed that not only had his own strength grown, but the "himself" inside the Nirvana Pagoda had also learned from Chan Kongzi! In fact... it had absorbed the lessons even more thoroughly than he had. Rising to his feet, Li Guanqi entered the Nirvana Pagoda once more, only this time he was fully on guard. Adjusting his mindset, he plunged back into endless fighting and slaughter! Perhaps only someone like Li Guanqi, who had spent three years in God Burial Valley, could endure such high-intensity combat. For seven full days, Li Guanqi went without sleep or rest, doing nothing but fighting, contemplating, and gaining insights. Before his old wounds had healed, new ones were added to his body. On the final day! Just as Li Guanqi moved to step inside once more, a tall woman abruptly materialized beside him. A jade-like hand pressed lightly against his chest as she said softly, "It's the final day. Focus on healing your wounds and adjusting your state." A trace of exhaustion flickered in the depths of Li Guanqi's eyes. Hearing the sword spirit's words, he no longer insisted. Stepping back from the core of the thunder pool, he sat down at the edge and began to heal his injuries. At the same time, he began to integrate and harmonize everything he had learned in his mind. The sword spirit fixed her beautiful eyes upon Li Guanqi, pinching a hand seal with one hand to lay down a mind-calming array around him. As the spiritual light flickered, Li Guanqi felt a wave of clarity wash over his spiritual terrace. His state of mind was no longer restless; he stopped dwelling on what would happen next or what the outcome would be. His mind became completely immersed in cultivation, and all his old injuries and hidden ailments were thoroughly healed. Faint arcs of lightning flickered incessantly around him as the sword spirit murmured, "Perhaps... before long, he will be able to touch upon the level of laws." Li Guanqi was developing the power of the Ethereal Dao Body with increasing mastery. Bolstered by such terrifying talent and comprehension, Li Guanqi's strength was undergoing changes with every passing day. *Buzz!* The Nirvana Pagoda trembled slightly, and everyone awoke from their cultivation. *Swish!* Clad in white robes, Li Guanqi stepped out of the tall tower, his expression calm and composed. Yet at this moment, everyone sensed that Li Guanqi's power had grown significantly stronger! As for the others, their progress was also very noticeable. Tang Ru was already faintly touching the threshold of the mid Mahayana realm. Sharp light flashed in Ye Feng's eyes; he had clearly gained significant insights during this time. As for Gu Li... the spiritual light of talismans flickered endlessly around him. It seemed he, too, had reaped a bountiful harvest lately.