Chapter 123: Green Martial Soul
Feeling the changes in his Martial Soul, Seventh Imperial Uncle was overwhelmingly excited.
Now he had finally become a Martial King, having unblocked his fourth Martial Meridian and possessing the Green Heavenly Dragon Martial Soul.
His ability to rapidly enhance his strength gave Seventh Imperial Uncle added confidence, and he believed that he could confidently face the Assassins of the Assassin Dynasty in the future.
He knew that possessing the Green Heavenly Dragon Martial Soul made him one of the few outstanding figures in Qiankun Continent.
"Congratulations! Congratulations! Congratulations to Seventh Imperial Uncle for finally unblocking the fourth Martial Meridian!"
Duan Gujin congratulated.
"Duan Gujin, I really don't know how to thank you."
Seventh Imperial Uncle said emotionally, aware that without Duan Gujin, he would never have the Green Heavenly Dragon Martial Soul.
"Seventh Imperial Uncle need not thank me too much. All I ask is for you to take good care of the Duan Family people."
Duan Gujin said lightly.
"Alright! Duan Gujin, rest assured, I will definitely treat the Duan Family people as if they were the Imperial Family!"
Seventh Imperial Uncle vowed.
Duan Gujin quickly waved his hand, "Seventh Imperial Uncle, you just need to ensure the safety of the Duan Family people and prevent the Assassins of the Assassin Dynasty from targeting them. You don't need to treat them as the Imperial Family. In fact, doing so might hinder the growth of the Duan Family in the future."
"Okay! I understand now!"
Seventh Imperial Uncle thought about it and felt that Duan Gujin's words made a lot of sense.
Reflecting on his collaboration with Duan Gujin, he realized that everything Duan Gujin did seemed to revolve around protecting the Duan Family.
"It seems he really cares deeply about the safety of the Duan Family! Could it be that he knows someone is targeting the Duan Family, and that's why he is so concerned?"
Although Seventh Imperial Uncle didn't know why Duan Gujin was so concerned about the safety of the Duan Family, he didn't want to delve too deep.
For him, his duty was to deploy heavy guards to protect the Duan Family.
As long as he fulfilled the task of protecting the Duan Family, he didn't want to think too much about other matters.
Duan Gujin exhaled deeply, his Primordial Power had been exhausted, and he quickly took some Elixir Pills to recover his energy.
"How are you?"
Seventh Imperial Uncle anxiously looked at Duan Gujin. Seeing his pale, bloodless face, he guessed that his Primordial Power must have been exhausted.
"I'm fine, I just used up too much Primordial Power just now. Seventh Imperial Uncle, I need to start recuperating!" Duan Gujin replied.
"Alright!"
Seventh Imperial Uncle immediately left the secret chamber, allowing Duan Gujin to recuperate and restore his Primordial Power inside.
After Seventh Imperial Uncle left, Duan Gujin took out an Elemental Stone and then swallowed the Primordial Energy from seven yuan stones.
After a while, his body regained a trace of Primordial Power, and he felt a bit better than before.
Outside the secret chamber, Seventh Imperial Uncle carefully reminisced about the prior event when Duan Gujin helped him unblock the fourth Martial Meridian.
He thought for a long while, then suddenly slapped his forehead.
"My heavens! Does this not mean that Duan Gujin's Spiritual Power has now reached the Fourth-rank?!"
He pondered for a moment and then confirmed his guess, Duan Gujin's Spiritual Power had indeed reached the Fourth-rank.
"Fortunately, Duan Gujin is on my side. Otherwise, I can't even imagine what would have become of the Meng Family now."
Seventh Imperial Uncle felt secretly fortunate within his heart.
Three hours later, Duan Gujin had fully recovered his strength.
He left the secret chamber and returned to the residence arranged for him by Seventh Imperial Uncle in the Imperial Palace.
Helping Seventh Imperial Uncle unblock the fourth Martial Meridian was not a difficult task for him.
However, to help Seventh Imperial Uncle unblock the fifth Martial Meridian, his Cultivation would need to reach the Sixth-level.
And for his Spiritual Power to reach the Sixth-level, it would not be achievable in a short time.
In any cultivator's body, the first four Martial Meridians are relatively easier to unblock, but starting from the fifth Martial Meridian, it won't be as easy as the first four.
For cultivators, the fifth Martial Meridian is a watershed.
Only by unblocking the fifth Martial Meridian can a cultivator truly step into the martial path from that point on.
In the history of Country Gulai, although many people have raised their Cultivation to the level of Martial King through their efforts, they could only unblock up to four or fewer meridians and were stuck in that realm for their lifetime, unable to advance further.
And in Country Gulai, there were almost no people with Spiritual Power reaching the Sixth-rank, so those historical figures of Country Gulai were also stuck in that realm for life.
Knowing that Seventh Imperial Uncle had already reclaimed the throne of Country Gulai, Meng Yun felt happy for Seventh Imperial Uncle.
After all, she is a woman, not interested in becoming the Monarch of Country Gulai; she only wishes to become a True Disciple of the Green Cloud Sect.
Initially, Meng Yun thought that Seventh Imperial Uncle and the entire Meng Family would fail, but unexpectedly, in the end, Seventh Imperial Uncle defeated Cao Dingtian and reclaimed Country Gulai.
And all the credit for this lay with Duan Gujin.
Meng Yun was full of interest in the Master behind Duan Gujin, but since he was unwilling to tell her, she did not ask further.
She was clear in her heart that her relationship with Duan Gujin was merely that of ordinary friends.
After personally witnessing Duan Gujin and Seventh Imperial Uncle defeating Cao Dingtian, Meng Yun returned to the Green Cloud Sect.
This battle made her feel ashamed for not being able to help; she knew she really had to put in a lot of effort once she entered the Green Cloud Sect.
Helping Seventh Imperial Uncle unblock the fourth Martial Meridian was Duan Gujin's plan.
The stronger his allies were, the more spare capacity he would have to deal with Cao Wentian.
"I wonder how that Cao Wentian is doing now? I heard he's been taken as a forbidden pleasure, and has even practiced a joined Cultivation Technique, he must be living a life of pleasure now? Unexpectedly, that fellow experienced bitterness before sweetness, gaining the appreciation of the high ranks in the Assassin Dynasty! Tsk tsk! Everything happening now has completely deviated from the trajectory of my previous life! It seems, I need to regard Cao Wentian as another Cao Dingtian now! Perhaps, Cao Wentian might topple the entire Duan Family!"
Receiving information sent by the assassin, Duan Gujin then learned about Cao Wentian's current situation; he imagined Cao Wentian's life and guessed he must be happy.
Yet in some secret place of the Assassin Dynasty, Cao Wentian was currently experiencing a life-threatening calamity.
"Duan Gujin! Seventh Imperial Uncle! You all wait, once my Cultivation greatly progresses! I will definitely smash you into pieces!"
Thinking back to everything that had happened, Cao Wentian could barely resist vomiting again.
With the help of the thirteen assassins of the Miao Yin Group, his strength was indeed rapidly advancing.
To escape the torment of those thirteen assassins as soon as possible, he practiced day and night, wishing only to personally crush Duan Gujin and Seventh Imperial Uncle with his own hands.