Supreme Sword Exalt

Gu Han’s face darkened, and he felt like punching Fatty again. “Fucking Fatty, you know how precious this fruit is, you can’t just eat it for free! There’s a price!”

Fatty became anxious. “What?!”

Just then, Gu Tian slightly furrowed his brow. “You have the face to eat leftovers...”

Fatty’s expression changed, becoming very serious. “You’re speaking like I’m a stranger! Brother Gu, you and I share life and death, we are as close as brothers! Talking about a price hurts my feelings! Speak, what do you want? Whatever I have, I’ll definitely give it to you!”

Gu Han cut to the chase. “How do I find those five hidden acupoints of the Supreme Stage of the Acupoint Unsealing realm?”

He didn’t dare delay any longer. His spirit power was extremely full, and he could break through to the next realm at any time. He doubted he could suppress it again like before.

Fatty breathed a sigh of relief, caving in exceptionally fast. “Oooh! It’s simple! It’s just a method of using soul power.”

Then, he patiently began explaining to Gu Han. If it were normal times, even if he were willing to tell, he would definitely find ways to make things difficult for Gu Han.

Gu Han was thoughtful. “Like this? It’s quite simple but I seem to be at a bit of a loss...”

He stopped paying attention to the fatty and closed his eyes. Sitting cross-legged, he discarded distracting thoughts, and began patiently searching into himself.

Although Fatty’s method was simple, it was extremely effective. Gu Han’s spirit perception was also even more sensitive than usual. As he calmed his heart and concentrated his spirit—forgetting both the external world and himself—his spirit perception instantly extended towards his limbs.

First, it went to his left hand. Layer by layer, his spirit perception became increasingly dull, blocked and isolated. After who knew how long, it became too dull to continue. It finally broke through and arrived at an indescribable place. Existing and not existing, suspended between reality and illusion. Finally, his spirit perception sensed that one hidden acupoint. It was equal to dozens of ordinary acupoints, though its barrier was far thicker.

Here it is! Gu Han’s spirits lifted.

As his thoughts shifted, his spirit power instantly gathered, rushing toward the barrier. Although there was no actual sound, Gu Han seemed to hear a deafening roar that shook him senseless. The acupoint barrier shook twice, remaining firm and unmoved.

Gu Han had expected this. Had it been easy, everyone would be at the Supreme Stage. Thinking of this, he gathered his spirit power again and slammed into it.

Continuous loud roars sounded. Under repeated impacts, that barrier finally loosened considerably. Finally, it seemed to reach its limit and shattered. The surging spirit power seemed to have found its home, wildly rushing into the hidden acupoint.

***

Fatty stared at Gu Han, who was sweating profusely. Concern filled Fatty’s expression, yet beneath it, he was sneering nonstop. He’s so naive. So what if I gave him the method? He still can’t—

Suddenly, Fatty’s smile froze. The fluctuations of Gu Han’s aura were becoming unstable. Gu Han had obviously broken through the first hidden acupoint.

Fatty kept comforting himself. No worries! There’s nothing for me to worry about. It’s only one. That’s normal. There’s still a big gap compared to this fat lord back in the day! I think he—

Then, Fatty’s eyes widened. He found the second one too? How? So fast??? Even if this bastard’s soul power is far superior to ordinary people, how did he break through those acupoint barriers so easily?!

Gu Han’s newly formed meridians originated from a part of the sword intent of the Great Evolution Sword Scripture, naturally carrying a trace of sharpness. Hence, he faced far less difficulty breaking those barriers than others.

Fatty took a deep breath. Let’s calm down. No need for panic! Compared to me, he’s still far behind!

In truth, even if he thought so, Fatty didn’t truly believe it. Sure enough, Gu Han smoothly found and broke through the third barrier in no time.

Fatty was speechless. No! He won’t find it! He absolutely won’t find the fourth one!

As he thought this, he watched Gu Han nervously, but even after most of the day had passed, there was no sign of another breakthrough from Gu Han.

Fatty finally exhaled in relief, as the last bit of his self-esteem was finally preserved.

***

Gu Han had indeed encountered difficulties. In fact, each hidden acupoint was harder to find than the last. Even though he knew roughly where the fourth hidden acupoint was, he simply couldn’t sense it. After so much time had passed, he was mentally exhausted and could hardly persist any longer.

Do I just give up like this? But I refuse!

Deep down, he understood the higher and further he went, the more formidable the opponents would be. They wouldn’t be just some half-baked Fire Spirit Physiques like Jiang Hong. How could he possibly compete against the heaven’s favorites with a mere mortal physique?

I have to give it everything I got! Better to risk it all than to live a mediocre life, blending into the crowd. Although I have a mortal physique, I am unwilling to be ordinary.

He gritted his teeth. As if sensing his thoughts, his spirit power, which had gradually calmed down, became furious once again. With a light tremor, they gathered, condensing into a sword.

Gu Han became ruthless. Since I can’t find the hidden acupoints, I’ll just cut through everything! As long as my sword is fast and strong enough, it can cut through all obstacles!

As his thoughts shifted, the sword had already vanished without a trace. After an unknown amount of time passed, the sword finally crashed into an obstacle.

I found it! But I can’t break through... Kill Sword!

Without the slightest hesitation, he used the Kill Sword method. After another loud roar, intense pain continuously assaulted him, almost causing him to faint on the spot. However, the barrier of that hidden acupoint shattered in response.

***

Unbeknownst to Gu Han, a day had already passed outside, and Fatty was a bit bored.

I bet this bastard can’t find the fourth one. Tsk tsk, but it’s still quite remarkable. To be on par with me is also—huh?

Just as he thought this, Gu Han’s aura wavered. Blood spurted from all his pores, soaking him.

Fatty was stunned. “Good god! There’s no need to go so far. How can you play with your life like this?!”

The next moment, Gu Han’s aura fluctuations became unstable again. He had actually broken through once more.

Fatty completely snapped. “What?! This is absolutely impossible!”

In the distance, Gu Tian suddenly opened his eyes, his heavy killing intent slamming upon Fatty.

Fatty’s face lit up, and he gave a thumbs-up. “Uncle, Brother Gu is truly a dragon among men! A first-rate, heaven-endowed talent! His future achievements are limitless!!

He was smiling, yet crying inside. It’s over... my last shred of pride...

***

Just then, Gu Han slowly opened his eyes. Blood-soaked from head to foot, his eyes gleamed with a chilling clarity. He clenched his fists and a wild surge of spirit power instantly spread out.

He was confident that if he faced Yu Hua again, he could win with just the Kill Sword.

Fatty’s expression was complex, having no temper left at all. “You really went all out!”

However, Gu Han shook his head, not showing much joy on his face. “It’s not enough. There’s still one short.”

Fatty’s eyes widened. “Are you really not afraid of dying? Since ancient times, I’ve never heard of anyone who could find the fifth hidden acupoint. I can see that the method you used to break through just now wasn’t ordinary, right? If you give it another shot, forget breaking through, you won’t even keep your life!”

Gu Han was evasive. “I’ll try. What if there’s a chance?”

After speaking, he closed his eyes again, his consciousness gradually sinking to the deepest level.

***

Within the consciousness space.

Upon seeing Gu Han walk over with a smile on his face, the black shadow was full of vigilance and wariness. “Brat, what crooked idea are you plotting now?!”

Pft! He’s definitely up to no good!

After all, Gu Han had never been this polite before.

Gu Han said casually, “Nothing much. I just wanted to ask you how to achieve the Supreme Stage of the Acupoint Unsealing realm.”

The black shadow instantly relaxed. ”It’s simple! Since we already have an agreement, I won’t hold anything back from you. Listen carefully—”

Gu Han interrupted him. “Before that, I’d like to ask, is the golden seal still with you?”

The black shadow’s heart skipped a beat. He could see a trace of killing intent from Gu Han’s face.