"He's dead, next."
"He's not dead, but he's seriously injured. Next."
Ever since that person passed the first stage of the Five Elements Heaven Gate, the other challengers failed one after another. There were three outcomes for failure. The first was death, which was the worst outcome.
The second outcome was injury. The third outcome was knowing that one's strength was not enough to pass the stage, so one withdrew first. The loss was only one hundred low-grade elemental elixirs.
One failure after another, the number of people waiting in front of Chu Mu decreased.
Finally, it was Chu Mu's turn.
"It's very difficult." The Sword Of Gojoseon, who was in front of Chu Mu, walked out with a pale face and said.
Chu Mu stepped forward without hesitation and walked into the whirlpool portal of the Five Elements Heaven Gate. His body seemed to be swallowed up.
No one said anything, because everyone thought that Chu Mu would definitely not pass the first stage. Perhaps, he would just add another soul to the Five Elements Heaven Gate.
…
Stepping through the whirlpool portal, Chu Mu saw a path paved with bluestones. It was very wide, and there were trees, grass, and rocks on both sides. It looked like a forest road. The scenery was beautiful, and if there were birds chirping, it would be even more beautiful.
The bluestone path was straight ahead, and it was hard to imagine that this was a dangerous stage.
Chu Mu found that there was an inexplicable force here that prevented him from flying. He could only use his movement technique and fly forward quickly.
Along the way, he did not encounter any danger, which surprised Chu Mu, but he did not dare to let his guard down.
In the past ten years, there were countless challengers, but no one could pass. This was enough to show the difficulty of the Five Elements Heaven Gate.
After flying forward for a while, Chu Mu found that the path ahead had changed. The bluestone path had turned golden, and it was very dazzling. The surrounding trees on both sides had also turned golden, as if they were made of metal.
Even the sky seemed to be dyed golden. Rich metal energy filled the air, and the fluctuations were strong. It felt like there were countless invisible swords wandering in the air, constantly cutting.
Chu Mu's heart trembled as he instinctively sensed danger.
In front of him was a golden figure about the height of a person. His face was cold and his pupils were a faint golden color. He didn't have the slightest bit of emotion. In his hand was a similarly golden longsword. He was walking step by step towards Chu Mu.
Following the steps of the golden figure, the surrounding metal power seemed to be drawn, turning into a storm of metal power that blew towards Chu Mu. When it swept past Chu Mu, he actually felt a slight sharpness.
Chu Mu spread out his Divine Sense and shrouded the golden-armoured man. He could not sense any signs of life. Chu Mu was shocked. He knew that the golden-armoured man was not a real person, but a puppet. A puppet that was filled with rich Gold Force.
"Four-star Sword Of Gojoseon!" Chu Mu's pupils shrank. The energy fluctuations emitted by the Golden Sword Puppet let Chu Mu know that its level was equivalent to that of a four-star Sword Of Gojoseon.
Step by step, the Golden Sword Puppet's speed rapidly increased. It transformed into a golden ray of light and swung its longsword forward. The surrounding metal energy was drawn in and transformed into a terrifying golden ray of light that pierced through Chu Mu's body. An extreme sharpness seemed to be piercing through Chu Mu's body.
In the blink of an eye, the Golden Sword Puppet's sword was in front of Chu Mu's face. This sword was purely a stab, containing the pure metal power without any impurities.
Chu Mu took a step back and unsheathed his sword. With a single strike, he knocked away the Golden Sword Puppet's sword and counterattacked.
He vaguely knew that the so-called Five Elements Heavenly Gate was to defeat a strong enemy.
This Golden Sword Puppet's body was tyrannical, surpassing Chu Mu's. Its strength was also very strong, not much inferior to Chu Mu's. Moreover, the puppet was not afraid of pain or fatigue. As long as it had energy, it could continue to fight.
With Chu Mu's strength, an ordinary peak five-star Sword Of Gojoseon was not his opponent. Although this Golden Sword Puppet was powerful, it was only at the level of a four-star Sword Of Gojoseon. If Chu Mu wanted to, he could defeat this Golden Sword Puppet within three moves.
After exchanging two moves, Chu Mu found that the Golden Sword Puppet's swordsmanship was very exquisite. Although it was straightforward and strong, there was a sense of mystery.
Chu Mu observed carefully as he fought with the Golden Sword Puppet. He thought to himself, "It's just a kind of Rule of Gold. At most, it's equivalent to a Middle-class Human Stage swordsmanship. However, it's completely natural. Obviously, it's the work of a swordsman with an extremely profound understanding of the Rule of Gold."
He had practiced the Gold Sword Art. Now, the Golden Sword Puppet's swordsmanship was a little like the Gold Sword Art. However, it was hundreds or thousands of times more mysterious than the Gold Sword Art.
Chu Mu was eager to learn this swordsmanship. His intuition told him that this swordsmanship would be of great help to him.
The Golden Sword Puppet's swordsmanship only had one move, which was a straight stab. It seemed simple, but in fact, there was something mysterious about it.
Chu Mu unceasingly observed and displayed his incomparably powerful comprehension ability. Through personal contact and unceasingly comprehending, he gradually rationalized and comprehended the essence contained within that sword.
"This is one of the moves of the swordsmanship. The swordsmanship is not complete. My comprehension can only stop here." After a while, Chu Mu was not without regrets. He directly performed the Wind Fast Sword. The eighteen sharp swords and the roaring wind directly tore the Golden Sword Puppet's tyrannical body into pieces.
Holding the sword in his hand, Chu Mu did not immediately move forward. Instead, he stood in place and closed his eyes to comprehend. After ten breaths, he stabbed out with his sword. It actually had some of the charm of the Golden Sword Puppet's swordsmanship. The surrounding Gold Force was also attracted, and the sharpness was threatening.
"No, I'm still missing something." Chu Mu shook his head.
He knew what he was missing. It was very simple. He did not have the manual of the swordsmanship. He could only observe and touch it. The swordsmanship was only one of the moves, so it was not complete. That was why he felt that something was missing.
Sheathing his sword, he moved forward again. The surrounding was still filled with an astonishing amount of Gold Force. The further he went, the denser it seemed.
The second golden figure appeared in front of Chu Mu. Just like before, the golden figure also strode towards Chu Mu. Its speed became faster and faster, and finally, it also turned into a golden light that broke through the air.
The sword stabbed out. It was the same move as the first Golden Sword Puppet. However, it was more sophisticated and exquisite, and its power was also more tyrannical.
Chu Mu struck out with his sword. With a collapse and a spin, he slashed out again. The Golden Sword Puppet immediately counterattacked, using a different swordsmanship from the first move. Chu Mu was delighted, and once again, he fought with the Golden Sword Puppet.
In addition to the first move, this Golden Sword Puppet also grasped the second move. Moreover, it was more profound than the first move, and its power was also more powerful.
In the fierce battle, Chu Mu gradually learned the second move. At the same time, it gave Chu Mu a feeling that something was missing. Thinking about it, there should be a third move.
The Gale Quick Sword was used again, and this four-star Sword Of Gojoseon level Golden Sword Puppet was also shattered under Chu Mu's sword.
Using two swordsmanship moves on the spot, it was quite charming. Continuing forward, he encountered the third Golden Sword Puppet.
The first and second moves were used consecutively, and soon after, the third move was also used. The surrounding power of metal was completely drawn, as if it was attached to the golden sword, turning into a terrifying golden giant sword. It slashed towards Chu Mu with an unstoppable sharpness.
Chu Mu's expression changed. The power of this move surpassed the sum of the previous two moves. It was truly tyrannical. Fortunately, this Golden Sword Puppet was only at the level of a four-star Sword Of Gojoseon. If it was a five-star Sword Of Gojoseon, then it would be difficult to deal with.
With a thought, Chu Mu hurriedly dodged. The terrifying golden giant sword slashed through the air, and the golden mist floating in the air was cut open. It was as if a hole had been torn open in the sky. It was a shocking sight.
On the other hand, Chu Mu was envious. The three moves that the third Golden Sword Puppet used immediately gave him a feeling of completion. This was the entire swordsmanship.
While fighting with this Golden Sword Puppet, Chu Mu studied and comprehended it. With his incomparably powerful comprehension ability, and the two moves that he had comprehended before as a foundation, and his mastery of the laws of metal, Chu Mu was like a hot knife through butter.
A moment later, Chu Mu successfully grasped the third move. Moreover, he had mastered the three moves through a comprehensive study. A feeling of enlightenment arose spontaneously.
Changing the swordsmanship from before, Chu Mu actually used the same swordsmanship as the Golden Sword Puppet and fought fiercely with this Golden Sword Puppet. For a time, they were evenly matched.
However, as the battle continued, Chu Mu continued to use his sword, and his comprehension continued to deepen. Gradually, his swordsmanship became more and more adept, and its power also became more and more powerful.
Puppets were dead, but humans were alive. Especially when Chu Mu had truly learned this swordsmanship. With a slash, it transformed into a terrifying golden giant sword that could split mountains, and directly split the Golden Sword Puppet into two halves.
"This Five Elements Heavenly Gate is truly wondrous." Chu Mu laughed. Breaking through had allowed him to learn another swordsmanship. Perhaps its grade was not high, but it gave Chu Mu a feeling of practicality.
He was not in a hurry to continue. Instead, he stayed where he was and closed his eyes. He carefully recalled the battle between the three Golden Sword Puppets, as well as the battle between him and the third Golden Sword Puppet when he used this swordsmanship.
After mastering the swordsmanship, Chu Mu raised his sword and stabbed out. An incomparably sharp golden light broke through the air, piercing through the void. The pale golden mist was pierced as if a vacuum had been created.
The first move, the second move, the third move, and so on. He repeatedly performed the first move, and all kinds of comprehension suddenly gushed out like a spring. The power of the golden rule in his Spiritual World inexplicably contracted and expanded. As the golden light swallowed and spat, it seemed like something was about to change. At the same time, the pale golden mist outside, which was the pure power of gold, also fluctuated.
"Slash!" When the last move was performed, the remaining power of the previous moves condensed on the sword and immediately transformed into a golden giant sword that was ten meters long. It slashed forward as if it could split the sky and earth.
Amidst the subtle and sharp sound, the space in front seemed to have been split by Chu Mu's sword. It was straight and clear, and a feeling of a breakthrough welled up in his heart …
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