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As the sword light shattered, seeing the fist charging in with overwhelming force, Gu Qingyang was filled with terror. The shadow of death loomed over him, leaving him with a helpless sense of despair.

But before he could react, a mysterious force enveloped him.

The next instant.

Gu Qingyang discovered that he had left the void and reappeared in the main hall.

"What were your thoughts on that battle"

Shen Changqing's voice reached him, which finally pulled Gu Qingyang back from the shock of the just-concluded battle.

Recalling the previous battle, Gu Qingyang smiled wryly and said, “The disciple is naturally inferior to the master!”

"This avatar of mine is only at the first level of the Divine Realm. My realm is one level lower than yours. You are not my avatar's opponent. Ultimately, it boils down to your lack of mastery over your own power."

A cultivator's strength doesn't just come from their own realm of cultivation, but also from their mastery over power.

If one merely has a state of being without knowing how to utilize it, then it is like an empty tower in the sky, of little practical use!

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And when Gu Qingyang faced that finger, he only felt as if he had encountered something terrifying. His soul power froze, and his body was completely immobile.

Just when he thought he was about to perish, he discovered that the terrifying power suddenly vanished. The moment the pressure dissipated, Gu Qingyang's clothes were soaked with sweat, and his breathing became much heavier.

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He really thought he was going to die.

This is the first time.

Gu Qingyang felt such a sense of powerlessness.

This is the time now.

Shen Changqing asked, "What do you think I used in that finger just now"

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"The disciple does not know."

Gu Qingyang shook his head decisively.

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That kind of power had already surpassed his comprehension.

Shen Changqing said: "The cultivation I just used was the same as yours, both at the second level of the Divine Realm."

"Impossible…"

Gu Qingyang's expression suddenly changed, instinctively blurting out a rebuttal. Then he came to his senses, his face paling, and hurriedly added.

"The disciple absolutely did not mean any disrespect. Please forgive me, Master!"

Unfazed by Gu Qingyang's nervousness, Shen Changqing did not pay it any mind.

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“You think it's impossible because you don't have enough control over your own power. You can liken a cultivator to a cup; the higher their cultivation, the more water the cup can hold.”

Some cultivators may have high cultivation levels, but their control over their own power is extremely limited, so they can only manipulate water to a small extent.

And some cultivators, though their cultivation level was weak, were able to control their power perfectly, using every drop of water in the cup.

So, what do you think, which one is stronger

“The latter is stronger!”

Gu Qingyang answered without hesitation.

Shen Changqing nodded, then shook his head again: "You're right, but not entirely."

"Please teach me, Master!"

When the difference in strength between two cups of water is not great, the latter is naturally stronger. This is just like the difference between a second-tier and third-tier Divine Realm, or the difference between the initial stage, middle stage, and later stage of the Divine Realm.

The so-called "heaven's pride" being able to fight across ranks is based on this principle.

But if the former were a God-King, the water contained in the cup would be like a vast river, while the latter was merely at the threshold of divinity, the water in their cup would be like a small stream. Even if the former wielded only a fraction of their power, they could still crush the latter.

Therefore, cultivation is the root of everything. If you possess heaven-defying cultivation, you can transform decay into magic and suppress all enemies in the world with your supreme power.

But if you haven't reached that level yet, then when pursuing cultivation, you should also improve your control over your own strength.

Shen Changqing's words left Gu Qingyang in deep thought.

Just then.

Shen Changqing waved his sleeve, and the mysterious power once again enveloped Gu Qingyang into the void.

It is now.

His voice echoed from the void: "You are my disciple, but I have little to guide you. Every cultivator must forge their own path."

The numerous lineage transmissions are all within the treasure pavilion. If you want to exchange for a transmission, complete sect missions to contribute and redeem them.

Right now, this deity will leave behind an avatar at the nascent God Realm stage here. When you are able to defeat this avatar, you may then leave this void.

At the same time, you don't have to worry about falling, because I have already left a life-saving method for you. If you are attacked fatally, there will be power to save your life, and the avatar will also stop.

But even though you won't die, if you can't beat the avatar, you'll be trapped here forever.

So, how to defeat the avatar and walk out of the void depends on your own ability. Don't disappoint me!

Shen Changqing's words caused Gu Qingyang's face to change. Only then did he realize that he had unknowingly reappeared in this void.

The incarnation before him stood motionless, but the aura of self-assured power it emanated put immense pressure on Gu Qingyang.

Thinking of Shen Changqing's words, how could Gu Qingyang not understand, this is his own chance.

After all.

To receive personal guidance from Shen Changqing is already an unparalleled honor.

Moreover, from the power that Shen Changqing had just displayed, Gu Qingyang already understood how terrifying it was for a powerful person to have perfect control over their own strength.

That single point of force made Gu Qingyang almost think he was facing a divine king, rather than a cultivator at the second level of the Divine Realm.

Thinking about this.

Gu Qingyang's heart burned with passion.

He didn't expect himself to reach Shen Changqing's level, but as long as he had half of the other party's strength, it would be enough for him to dominate the Divine Realm with no rivals.

The foundation, the more solid it is.

After the breakthrough, the strength brought is even stronger.

So.

Gu Qingyang adjusted his state slightly, then charged directly at the avatar.

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Having gained experience from the first encounter, Gu Qingyang was much more cautious in the second confrontation, also making up for some of the shortcomings in the first battle.

I thought that this way, he would be able to fight the avatar back and forth.

But I didn't expect that.

In just a short moment, Gu Qingyang was defeated again.

When it matters most.

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A glimmer of gold appeared, protecting his body within and blocking the fatal blow from his avatar. At the same time, after the strike was blocked, the avatar also stopped attacking, standing still in the void like a puppet.

Gu Qingyang looked back at the battle in his mind, countless scenes flashed through his mind one after another, and after a moment he was with sharp eyes.

Now the golden light had dissipated, but the avatar remained motionless.

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Gu Qingyang raised his sword and charged again.

“You have good comprehension and perseverance. It all depends on how long it will take you to get out of this void.”

Shen Changqing watched the battle unfolding before him. With each defeat, Gu Qingyang made some adjustments, compensating for the shortcomings of the previous battle.

Even though these changes aren't drastic, they are undeniably progress.

As Gu Qingyang said, the avatar's cultivation was only at the first level of the Divine Realm.

But that's different.

Shen Changqing was a monstrous talent who fought beyond his level, and he had been through countless battles. His control over his own power was perfect. For Gu Qingyang, who was only at the God Realm, it was simply a crushing blow from a higher dimension.

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What is meant by defeating an avatar is merely Shen Changqing applying pressure to the opponent.

In fact.

Gu Qingyang wanted to defeat his own avatar with the cultivation of the second level of the Divine Realm. It was simply impossible.

It's not that Shen Changqing didn't believe that demons existed in the world, it was just that he didn't think Gu Qingyang could be demonic to this extent.

So.

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Gu Qingyang wanted to leave that void, he didn't need to defeat the avatar at all, he just needed the other party to be able to confront the avatar head-on for a while.

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But even so, it's not easy to achieve this.

Shen Changqing looked for a moment, then left the sect hall.

He has already given the opportunity, but how much they can grasp depends on their own abilities. He won't interfere too much.

Leaving the sect's main hall.

Shen Changqing stepped into the void and arrived at a city in just a few moments.

This city is Qincheng.

More than a year ago, the Qingzong was established, and Qingcheng appeared. Duan Jing moved everything that originally belonged to Hongshan City into Qingcheng.

Although Qingcheng only appeared for a little over a year, its prosperity level is unmatched by any other place in Guhuang.

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The reason need not be stated.

It is because of the existence of Qingzong.

After the annihilation of the three ancient powers, the Azure Sect had a strong chance of becoming the overlord of the Ancient Desolation. The Azure City, backed by the Azure Sect, was naturally considered the first city in the Ancient Desolation.

So.

Many powerful business associations are willing to set up shop in Qingcheng, leveraging the reputation and appeal of Qingcheng to boost sales at their own businesses. They also hope to establish connections with the Qingzong sect through this.

The Qingzong attracts cultivators to come, and guilds set up shop to take advantage of this, boosting their sales and reputation. In turn, Qingcheng relies on these guilds to collect taxes, making it a mutually beneficial arrangement.

When Shen Changqing arrived in Qingcheng, his divine sense covered the entire city, quickly taking in the sight of the whole Qingcheng.

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In his divine sense perception, there were hundreds of millions of cultivators in Qingcheng. Moreover, many of them possessed auras comparable to Divine Lords, indicating that there were also many powerful figures hidden within the city.

But.

Although many powerful cultivators came from outside Qingcheng, the order within the city was very stable, and basically no cultivator dared to cause trouble.

As Shen Changqing's thoughts moved, he was already in front of the Hongshan Commercial Association.

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Now it should be called Qingcheng Chamber of Commerce.

All that remains of the plaque is the inscription "Qingcheng Commercial Association," replacing the original "Hongshan Commercial Association."

Without alarming anyone, Shen Changqing quickly arrived at the inner hall position of Qingcheng Chamber of Commerce. Not long after, Zhuang Daozi, who had received a message from Shen Changqing, came over in a hurry.

Upon seeing Shen Changqing, the latter immediately bowed in respect.

“Greetings, Master!”

Looking at the other party's frightened expression, Shen Changqing said calmly, "No need for formalities. This time I came here just to understand the current situation of the Qingcheng Chamber of Commerce. Just tell me everything about the chamber."ut that didn't stop them from enjoying the spectacle.However.There are also different views among cultivators: "The Hunxi clan is known for its domineering ways. With the fall of three divine kings, i...