Gao Wu insists on cultivating immortality.

Chapter 44 Swift as the Wind and Thunder
Blood flowed like a tide, and the blood energy was like the sea.

The azure dragon danced amidst the hazy blood-red light, its massive yet slender body gradually stained with layers of crimson.

Scales, horns, claws, and body were stained crimson in the blood-red light, and finally, even the Azure Dragon's eyes turned crimson. On the crimson celestial dragon's body, countless ancient and mysterious runes shone with spiritual light.

In a daze, Gao Wu had a sudden realization: the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Curse was deeply merging with his flesh, organs, and consciousness.

The runes shone brighter and brighter, the blood-red color on the dragon's body disappeared, and its huge, slender, and elegant body turned into a vibrant cyan color.

The Heavenly Dragon roared to the sky once more, absorbing the surrounding blood-red clouds into its belly. The Heavenly Dragon's body turned crimson again, and countless ancient and mysterious runes within it shone with spiritual light...

The same process repeated six times, and the Azure Dragon absorbed all the blood-red light and clouds, revealing the vast and endless void around it.

The azure dragon roared and rose into the air, its eyes shining brightly, and suddenly bursting with lightning.

Amidst thunder and lightning, the celestial dragon coiled into a ball, with flashing and interconnected runes transforming into a stable, egg-like azure light cluster...

Gao Wu's body jolted violently, jolting him awake from his deep dream.

He felt sticky and uncomfortable all over. He touched himself and found that his head, face, and body were covered in sweat, and the bedding was soaked.

After losing so much water, a person should have been dehydrated long ago, but Gao Wu felt refreshed and invigorated, with boundless energy emanating from his entire body.

It wouldn't be accurate to say he had strength; to be precise, he was brimming with energy from head to toe, with every single hair on his head stiff as a board. If there were a hole in the sky, he felt he could easily dry it out.

Gao Wu glanced at his phone; it was 5 a.m., meaning this transformation had taken eight hours.

Looking at the action camera connected to the power source next to him, he quickly checked it. The footage taken in night mode was fairly clear, and the entire transformation process was very calm. Apart from sweating profusely, there was no flash discharge as he had worried about.

After confirming that there were no problems, Gao Wu opened the Book of Boundless Merit and saw that the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Mantra had reached the Great Completion stage.

Below the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Incantation, there is a new talisman: Swift Wind and Thunder Transformation.

As the master of the Book of Immeasurable Merit, Gao Wu naturally understood the Swift Wind and Thunder Transformation, a change that arises when the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Mantra reaches its peak.

Gale allows him to ride the wind and control the air, greatly enhancing his agility. Thunder, on the other hand, unleashes lightning to vanquish evil and demons.

As for the specific power of the Swift Wind and Thunder Transformation, that can only be determined through testing.

Gao Wu turned his gaze to the page displaying his personal attributes and saw that his physique had increased to 15 points.

He almost thought he had misread it, so he checked it twice more to confirm that it was indeed 15 PM.

Reaching the Great Perfection realm with the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Mantra boosted his physique by a full five points! In other words, after just one night's sleep, his physique was 7.5 times stronger than yesterday!
He only managed to improve basic attributes like strength and agility by one or two points through long-term training and taking various supplements, even with injections.

His physique was already his strongest attribute. To have it increased 7.5 times in one go is truly terrifying!
Gao Wu silently recited the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Mantra, completing the recitation in twenty seconds. A blue dragon shone and danced deep within his mind, traversing his entire body before finally coalescing into a ball between his brows.

"Hmm?" This change was unprecedented, and Gao Wu was somewhat surprised.

He reached out and gently touched his brow, where the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Mantra condensed into a ball of light...

He silently recited the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Mantra again, and the mantra ultimately flowed into the depths of his brow. He repeated this several times, but the seventh time he condensed the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Mantra, it failed to flow into the depths of his brow. Instead, it dissipated silently within his body like a normal mantra.

Gao Wusheng suddenly realized that once the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Mantra was perfected, it could condense into a ball of light deep between his eyebrows and exist stably in this form.

With his cultivation level, he can store a maximum of six Azure Dragon Divine Qi Incantations. This means that in the future, he will be able to instantly cast the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Incantation six times without needing to chant the incantation.

The Azure Dragon Divine Qi Mantra condensed into a pill. This change was somewhat magical, and he couldn't figure out the specifics for a while. He only knew that his current physique was abnormal.

My skin became exceptionally smooth and radiant, with pores almost invisible.

His muscles, tendons, and organs were all brimming with vitality. Moreover, his internal and external body structures had clearly undergone optimization and adjustment, making them more stable, compact, and powerful.

Gao Wu had a gut feeling that even if his heart was shattered, he could regenerate a new heart using the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Curse.

Even if his head is broken, as long as the foundation formed by the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Curse deep within his spiritual world is not destroyed, he can preserve his life and slowly recover.

With a constitution of 15 points and six instant Azure Dragon Divine Qi Curses, as long as I'm not crushed into mincemeat on the spot, I should be able to survive, right?

Warriors like Tie Dalong and Han Juan were likely far inferior to him in terms of physique. Without testing and comparison, he couldn't make an accurate judgment. He first touched the massive scar running from his throat to his chest; with the immense vitality within his body, repairing the scar wouldn't be difficult. In fact, these scars should have been removed during his transformation.

However, the scar remained naturally.

It must be that he can't let go of this scar in his heart. It's a deep mark of his past, one of the foundations of his strong mental fortitude, and preserving this scar is absolutely necessary.

Gao Wu remained silent for a while before taking out his sword and gently slicing it across his palm. His skin was unharmed, but this was clearly the limit.

Physical constitution is more about endurance, vitality, resilience, and immunity. No matter how strong your physical constitution is, it is difficult to make your body invulnerable.

Looking at the other attributes, only the root value increased by 0.5, bringing the total value to 7 points.

Gao Wu never quite understood what "root potential" meant. As a basic attribute, it's obviously better to have it as high as possible, so there's no need to worry about it if you don't understand it.

In addition, his lifespan increased by 20 years, reaching 150 years. The lifespan lost due to using the flying squirrel drug was all made up for at once.

After studying for a long time, Gao Wu roughly figured out the various changes brought about by the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Mantra at the Great Completion Realm.

Everything else is excellent, except that the Nine Forms of the Dragon did not improve with the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Mantra, which is a bit of a drawback.

Finally, Gao Wu decided to test the power of the Gale and Thunder Transformation.

Strictly speaking, this spell is a variation of the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Spell, and its name sounds quite imposing.

To practice martial arts, two walls in his room were fitted with huge mirrors—like the kind of large mirrors found in dance studios. Looking in the mirror was crucial for seeing problems with his movements, especially during the foundational stages.

Gao Wu activated the Swift Wind and Thunder Transformation in front of the mirror. His eyes shone with a blue-gold spiritual light, which was very obvious in the darkness, but not exaggerated.

He tried throwing a punch, and the speed was noticeably faster. His gaze fell on the crumpled paper on the ground, and a bright blue-gold light suddenly shone in his eyes. When the light gradually faded, the crumpled paper on the ground was unharmed.

Looking at the Book of Boundless Merit again, he saw that Agility had increased by 0.5 and Spirit by 0.5... He understood that Gale could increase Agility, Thunder could increase Spirit, and although Thunder could be projected outwards, it could not interfere with matter; it should only affect other people's mental consciousness.

Unfortunately, there was no target to test the power of the lightning bolt.

After reciting the incantation again, Gao Wu released all the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Incantation he had stored this time.

Through the Book of Immeasurable Merit, Gao Wu could see that his agility and spirit had improved by three points.

In that instant, Gao Wu felt time slow down considerably. His powerful mental strength allowed him to perceive the airflow in the room and even sense the dust floating with the airflow.

Gao Wu reached the bedside in one step, picked up his longsword, drew it from its sheath, and lightly swung it, leaving a bright circle of sword light in the dim light.

He wasn't using his full strength; in this state, the air clearly became thicker and more stagnant. A full-force strike would have alerted the old man downstairs.

Within three seconds, Gao Wu practiced thirty-two sword moves. As soon as the three seconds were up, the enhanced wind and lightning disappeared immediately. It was as if all the strength in his body had been drained away. His limbs were trembling, and the sword in his hand fell to the floor with a loud "bang".

The old man downstairs was alarmed. He rushed upstairs to the second floor and asked through the door, "Xiao Wu?"

"Grandpa, I'm fine. I couldn't sleep and accidentally dropped my sword while practicing..." Gao Wu opened the door and explained to the old man with an embarrassed look on his face.

The old man looked Gao Wu up and down and found that his complexion was a little bad and his clothes were soaked, but there was nothing else wrong with him.

It's understandable that Gao Wu couldn't sleep after what happened yesterday. The old man nodded: "It's all in the past now, don't think too much about it... Go to sleep..."

After the old man left, Gao Wu stopped struggling and rested for about an hour before he could finally recover.

He spread the damp bedding on the floor; the house had underfloor heating, so it would dry completely in a day or two. After changing into pajamas, he found a blanket and laid it on the bed, then Gao Wu gently lay down.

Unable to sleep, Gao Wu pondered the Book of Boundless Merit. The Swift Wind and Thunder Transformation was quite useful, and unleashing all six spells simultaneously was extremely powerful. However, unleashing all six spells at once would also deplete his mental and physical strength.

If the first strike fails, you'll be at the mercy of others. This is a desperate tactic, and it shouldn't be used recklessly!

With the Azure Dragon Divine Qi Incantation fully mastered, it should be able to deal with the evil spirits, right? This should be the best way to thank Song Mingyue…

Gao Wu, letting his thoughts wander, unknowingly drifted off to sleep.

(End of this chapter)