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An empty field just outside the mansion.

Gu Qing Shan and Anna stood a few dozen meters away, facing each other.

Anna crossed her arms and spoke: How about this, whichever one of us wins gets to teach the other how to cultivate

Thats fine Gu Qing Shan said.

Ive never once thought about taking you as a disciple Anna couldnt help but smile, but thinking about it now, thats also quite an interesting thing to do

She let out flames all around her body and shouted: Manifest!

A long black scythe appeared in her hand.

I will -

Before Anna could finish, she already felt a chill on her neck.

Looking down, she saw the same sword was placed squarely on her neck again, while Gu Qing Shan was standing behind her.

almost in an instant, Gu Qing Shan had moved to where she was and attacked.

Anna stood stunned.

No, just now I was focused on talking, were going again she was still unconvinced.

Alright then Gu Qing Shan walked back.

They both stood facing each other.

Anna drew the scythe again, as an invisible wave spreads around the area.

Three skeletons covered in black flames jumped out from the wave.

Anna was still not assured, so she touched the scythe to the ground and shouted softly: Flaming Death!

Boom!

The black flame manifested into a large black skull that covered her inside.

Come, this time its serious Anna said.

Gu Qing Shan jumped forward, suddenly both him and the sword turned into a white crescent slash, slicing through the air in an elegant manner.

Kchak!

All three skeletons fell to pieces with a single sound as the fierce slash passed them by.

God of Death! From within the flames, I call you !

Seeing the situation wasnt favorable, Anna clasped her hands together into a praying position.

The giant black skull that covered her began to shake and rose up.

the terrifying figure was about to appear.

But a sword had already reached Annas neck through the black flames, once again placed just barely touching her skin.

In just a few breaths, the winner had already been decided.

Anna stood stock still.

The black skull that surrounded her also dissipated.

The other three were also stunned.

How is that possible, the legendary Flaming Death hasnt even gotten the chance to show its strength and shes already lost Zhang Ying Hao mumbled in disbelief.

This is Anna were talking about here, theres very few in the world thats stronger than she is.

The highest level dark-type summoning Gods Chosen Skill, together with her Burning Sun stage Fire Element, a mix between dark and fire makes for a very powerful combination.

But this combination didnt have time to even start up when facing Gu Qing Shan.

He won in such a strange manner.

Tch, this guy is still using the exact same annoying tactics as before, I also felt it when I fought him. No matter how much strength I had, I wasnt able to use it Ye Fei Li exclaimed full of emotions.

Anna was finally convinced.

Shes only a bit stubborn, not stupid.

If it was a real battle of life and death, Gu Qing Shan wouldve killed her who knows how many times over.

Pulling back all the black flame around herself, Anna asked in surprise: Just how did you kill all three of my black flame skeletons, I didnt even have time to follow up for them

Seeing her surrender, Gu Qing Shan silently sighed from relief.

Anna is a bit too strong, so its lucky that I had Ground Shrink, otherwise if the battle had dragged on, I wouldnt have been able to hold back, and possibly hurt her.

Because the power I use comes from the essence of the world, while your flame skeletons are essenceless flames, its very easy to put them out Gu Qing Shan explained.

Essenceless flame Anna was instantly able to grasp the important details and asked: If its as you said, then what exactly is a flame with essence?

Gu Qing Shan put his hand on her shoulder and said: You can try using that skill again

Anna listened and tried, Gu Qing Shan timed it perfectly and infused Anna with his spirit energy

Poof! Poof! Poof! Poof! Poof!

Five black flame skeletons appeared from thin air, they didnt look as bare as they did before, their bodies and their bones were much more sturdy, they even manifested armor on their upper half as well as weapons in their hands.

As the black flame skeletons touched the ground, they looked around for a bit before gathering in front of Anna.

They were extremely animated, as if they actually were sentient.

Its such a miraculous feeling, as if theres an endless source of power for me to draw from feeling inside her body, Anna spoke with surprise.

Right, thats called spirit energy Gu Qing Shan explained.

What is spirit energy?

Its a type of power one that can support your use of skills Gu Qing Shan explained, Professionists are like mechanical engines that keeps on upgrading itself. But because there isnt a sufficient fuel system to support it, theyre unable to keep on fighting for a long time

Lets try again, this time, Ill fully release my spirit energy

Very well

Anna once again swung her scythe and cut at the air.

Gu Qing Shan this time circulated spirit energy from all around his body and infused it into her.

Space started to let out a dull humming sound, as the sound of skeletons appearing continued.

One, two, three

A total of over 30 black flame skeletons appeared on the ground.

Such a force could actually wipe out a small camp in a war.

How is this possible Anna exclaimed in disbelief.

With her abilities, the most she could manage when fully concentrating should be only 4 skeletons.

This is your true ability Gu Qing Shan answered.

Why is there such a vast difference? Anna asked.

Because I infused my spirit energy into your skill for you Gu Qing Shan replied.

If spirit energy infusion your Gods Chosen Skill?

No, spirit energy is the most basic force in the world, the purest form of energy that anyone can learn to use

Gu Qing Shan continued to explain: Elementalist, Gods Chosen, or even Martial Thaumaturgy, everything requires spirit energy as fuel to truly show its power

Anna stayed silent, then said: Ive never heard of such a thing before

Have any of you ever heard of spirit energy? she looked and questioned the other three.

All of them shook their heads, Zhang Ying Hao answered: This is also the first time weve heard of it

Gu Qing Shan said: You cant be blamed for that, since the entire world knows so little about the force driving their power after all

Anna asked: Can I really learn how to use spirit energy?

Of course, Ill teach you how to feel spirit energy later Gu Qing Shan said.

Then, do we need to have you become our master too? Zhang Ying Hao butted in.

Gu Qing Shan quickly waved his hand: No need, I wont be your Shifu, and I wont take you guys as my disciples

I cant teach you my abilities, but I can teach you other things that fit you better and still allow you to understand the use of spirit energy

Why dont you take us as disciples? Anna was more interested in this part.

Because I havent talked to my Shifu about this, so I cant do it Gu Qing Shan answered very seriously.

Taking in a disciple is a very serious matter for a sect.

Secretly taking in a disciple and teaching them the scriptures of the sect before getting permission from their Shifu is a great taboo in the cultivation world.

If someone were to do that, they will be subjected to the harshest punishment from the sect.

This is an iron-clad rule thats agreed upon by the entire world of cultivation.

Although Bai Hua Fairy is very soft on her disciples so Gu Qing Shan wouldnt be punished too badly even if he does something wrong, Gu Qing Shan himself as a person doesnt want to make Bai Hua Fairy disappointed.

You have a Shifu? Anna asked hesitantly.

Thats right Gu Qing Shan answered.

If your Shifu strong? Zhang Ying Hao was intrigued.

Even if all the most powerful people in the world gather in one place, she wouldnt need to use more than one hand to beat them all Gu Qing Shan praised.

The four people exchanged looks, finding this very hard to believe.

Your this place isnt broken right? Liao Xing pointed at his head.

Of course not Gu Qing Shan glared at him.

Ye Fei Li suddenly said: I believe him

The three other people looked at him.

Hes such a fierce guy, if he didnt have an even fiercer master, how would they teach him? Ye Fei Li said without a shred of doubt.