Above all spirits

Chapter 410 The Uncondensable Battle Qi

In the void.

Gu Yun and Lu Wushuang's figures were faintly visible in the dim light.

Occasionally, streaks of light flash across the deep purple background.

Floating all around were pumice stones of all sizes, some as majestic as mountains, others as small as dust, slowly rotating and emitting a low hum.

A faint sense of oppression permeated the void, the lingering effect of the spatial rift healing.

During these days of waiting for Xiao Li to return.

Apart from some arrangements related to future plans, Gu Yun focused all his attention on the "battle qi" that Long Fenhui mentioned, because this power would become one of his guarantees in the upper realm.

Therefore, he brought Lu Wushuang along. If anyone in the Demon Realm could be the first to learn this battle qi, it would undoubtedly be Lu Wushuang. His training of the physical body and spirit might be even better than his own; he was just too high in "racial stats".

Battle Qi is a special power that combines physical strength with battle intent.

Battle intent is the ultimate spirit forged on the edge of life and death. To refine battle intent, one must experience at least one desperate battle, reaching the extreme state of boiling blood and tense mind. Then, through continuous recollection and training, this passively erupted power can be transformed into active control.

"The power of the Demon Lord is too mysterious. I was aware of this before, but I never put it into action. It's too unrealistic."

Lu Wushuang stood to the side, arms crossed, quietly floating beside Gu Yun.

At this moment, Gu Yun sat cross-legged on a flat floating stone, dressed in black, the hem of his robes fluttering slightly in the air.

"Mysterious as it may be, haven't you already mastered it?"

"Don't act innocent after getting the benefit."

"If it can be done, it means it's a viable path."

"A road for the masses."

Lu Wushuang raised an eyebrow, her tone tinged with shame.

"hey-hey."

"No no."

"I still have to rely on the Demon Lord's guidance. In terms of battle spirit, it all depends on your guidance. You forced me to the brink of death twice, otherwise I definitely wouldn't have been able to unleash this battle spirit."

"But you managed to gather your fighting spirit simply by recalling the past."

Lu Wushuang stretched out a hand and gently stroked the void. Along the path he touched, the void unconsciously distorted for a moment. This invisible force was none other than battle qi.

It is invisible and cannot be perceived normally.

"I simply reached the limits of my physical body earlier than you."

Gu Yun chuckled softly but didn't reply. He looked down at his hands, his fingertips still seemingly retaining the lingering golden innate energy from his punch.

This power is indeed mysterious, and even somewhat demanding. Without the ability to comprehend and actively gather fighting spirit through memories, one can only be passively forced into desperate situations countless times, constantly having to forcibly awaken that state and take control in those desperate situations.

This is like the way of martial arts in the world of martial arts. Some people can easily learn the basics by just glancing at the moves and sketching out their own style in their minds. However, most people need countless instructions and practice, and may never even get the hang of it in their entire lives.

He is not the kind of all-powerful, invincible male protagonist found in fantasy novels.

He was ignorant of medicine, knew nothing about alchemy, let alone the intricacies of array formations.

Even recalling the incredibly detailed instructions on powers given by his master's wife, Ye Liuyun, on paper, he realized that he could only barely reach the entry level and could only learn some basic powers for practical use. If his master's wife were really present, seeing his half-baked state, she would probably shake her head in disappointment.

Fortunately, Gu Yun has a high aptitude for combat.

In addition, there is the power: Thousand Faces acts as a "virtual teacher" to guide you.

Whenever he assimilates and replicates the physical body of a living being, muscle memory floods in like a tidal wave, and fighting styles, techniques, and even instinctive reactions leave an imprint on his subconscious.

This meant that even after Gu Yun exited the replicated state and his physical muscle memory disappeared, those combat experiences remained like knife marks etched deep into his soul, never to be erased.

Over time, Gu Yun's body developed a terrifying adaptability.

This adaptability, combined with his extraordinary combat comprehension, would make Gu Yun, without exaggeration, a martial arts prodigy who appears only once in a century if placed in the world of martial arts.

Moreover, this time, he had a rare opportunity to be guided by a proper senior, and Gu Yun had already experienced many dangerous moments, especially when he was being chased by Eve, so he had a basic understanding of that state of being on the verge of his limit.

Therefore, it is only natural to cultivate the ability to actively unleash one's fighting spirit.

...

"boom!"

A deafening explosion of energy shattered the silence in the void.

A huge rock suspended in the void was smashed to pieces by Gu Yun's punch, turning into countless tiny grains of sand.

As the dust settled, Gu Yun's fist, wreathed in golden battle aura, was revealed, dazzling and eye-catching.

The surrounding spatial cracks healed at a visible speed, emitting a slight "crackling" sound.

A soft sigh slowly reached Lu Wushuang's ears.

"Or not."

"I have mastered the fighting spirit, or even become proficient at it, but the limits of my physical body... seem to have not yet been reached."

This means that Gu Yun has not yet successfully condensed his battle aura.

Gu Yun took a deep breath, slowly withdrew his fist, and the golden battle aura gradually dissipated.

The pupils gradually returned to their original state from vertical pupils.

Bloodshot vertical pupils.

This was the change that Gu Yun brought about after comprehending the battle intent and entering the state. His pair of blood-red eyes were no longer round, but transformed into a more aggressive vertical shape, like the pupils of a ferocious beast, giving Gu Yun terrifying dynamic vision and combat intuition.

However, this change does not seem to have occurred in Lu Wushuang and Long Fenhui.

Don't know what the reason is.

If we were to delve deeper into the power of "intention," then the only thing Gu Yun could think of was the special change that the Heavenly Demon Emperor's intention had brought to him.

At the same time, under the blessing of the first layer of battle intent, Gu Yun has made a substantial improvement in all aspects. It is unknown whether it is because his physical body has not yet reached its limit, but the increase is not as much as the fifty percent that Long Fenhui said. It is only about thirty percent for Gu Yun.

Lu Wushuang is about the same, but he's probably not skilled enough and can only achieve an increase of about forty at present.

"Demon Lord, is it that the threshold of your physical body is too high?"

"Furthermore, with the assistance of the Heavenly Demon Emperor's Will 'Boundless,' it will be extremely difficult for you to reach the limits of your physical body and make a breakthrough."

Lu Wushuang chimed in from the side, toying with an invisible wisp of battle energy in his hand, like a transparent thread wrapping around his fingertips.

He tilted his head, a look of inquiry on his face.

Gu Yun glanced at him, her tone tinged with envy and helplessness.

His body was almost identical to that of a demon general, and without a special opportunity, it would be nearly impossible for him to make a breakthrough.

"How could I not know?"

"Your battle aura is quite good. Stop being sarcastic. I'm teaching you so you can fulfill your duties properly."

Lu Wushuang chuckled, then paused, his joking expression fading as he spoke seriously.

"Of course!"

"I am here! The Demon Realm exists!"

"but."

"To be honest, Demon Lord, this battle aura is indeed very powerful. More importantly, it's very versatile, unlike the Emperor's Will, which is unique. If it could be incorporated into the Shadow Organization's daily training..."