Barrier of Light

"Ah sneeze..."

"Ah sneeze!"

Gu Shen sneezed twice in one breath.

"One curse, two thoughts...someone misses you."

Chu Ling's voice sounded in the spiritual link, and he added appropriately: "That person is not me."

Is there such a thing?

Gu Shen looked a little strange and rubbed his nose.

He opened the courtyard door and felt the spring breeze blowing in his face.

After several consecutive heavy snowfalls, Nagano has finally bid farewell to the cold winter. The snow has thawed, willow trees are sprouting, winter has passed and spring has come, the grass has grown and orioles are flying. February is a good time for meditation. During this time, the Spring Rain Temple has finally cleared up, and there should be no one there. Do you think of yourself?

Snow Forbidden City is very lively these days.

It’s the beginning of the new year’s battle again.

Because a certain top genius did not participate in the war, young students from three schools and five families signed up at the last moment... The fight should be in full swing at this moment.

Danshu District is just the opposite.

Luo Yu was busy investigating the case, and Gu Nanfeng and the Tomb Ghost had gone somewhere unknown. After the newcomers' battle started, there were no challengers in Chunyuguan. Shen Li didn't come in the past few days, so the entire villa area was empty. Senior Sister Lu, who was left alone to watch, was still quietly practicing her sword skills.

Rarely pure.

Gu Shen's state of mind was very ethereal.

I left for the tundra for a few days not long ago. There was a thick layer of snow piled up in the courtyard of Chunyuguan. Gu Shen began to clean up the fallen snow in the courtyard. Then he took out the ancient Chinese pattern pattern from the Qing Tomb and studied it quietly in the courtyard alone.

Unknowingly, time flies by.

Studying ancient texts and dismantling array diagrams is the most labor-intensive and time-consuming practice... I am often immersed in it, and most of the day has passed in a blink of an eye. Ordinary people are really not qualified to study "ancient texts". They don't have powerful breathing techniques and With mental strength as support, even if I have the determination to forget about food and sleep, I don’t have the physical strength to stay up all night.

When I raised my head again, it was getting late.

The frozen snow in the yard has melted away a lot, and the sun has fallen on me, giving me a chilly feeling.

Gu Shen put on a thin coat and prepared to continue "burning the midnight oil and fighting at night". If the days could stay like this... it would be a good thing.

He is happy and pure.

I don't bother to pay attention to what the geniuses in Nagano have done for the Pyro Dream.

"Gu Shen!"

There was a commotion.

A burst of snow fell from the courtyard gate.

Along with the broken snow drifting into the courtyard, there was also a familiar female voice.

The woman wearing a black-feathered cloak entered the courtyard without being seen. She sat across from Gu Shen's stone table and gritted her silver teeth and said, "You clearly said before that I had a bad omen...you...you were lying to me." !”

The two words Bai Lu shouted before entering the hospital were still loud, but after catching a glimpse of Feng Laiguan's hanging wooden knife, she lowered her voice for the rest of the sentence, full of anger.

"A sign of great misfortune..."

Gu Shen was stunned for a moment and looked at the other party before he remembered his unintentional prophecy at the beginning. He smiled and said, "Why is Miss Bai so angry?"

"I have been meditating in the ancestral hall for a long time... just worried about encountering bad luck."

Bai Lu, who was very wary of the word ominous, had been drinking tea and reading under the ginkgo tree in the ancestral hall for the past few days, meditating quietly, and it was only today that she vaguely realized something was wrong.

She said coldly: "But I went out and walked around today and didn't encounter anything 'ominous'."

"Isn't this a good thing?" Gu Shen said calmly: "The word divination is originally about seeking good luck and avoiding bad luck, how can it predict misfortune... Since you have been quietly cultivating in the ancestral hall for a few days, maybe it is because of this that you avoid disaster. It caused the disaster that was supposed to happen."

Bai Lu stared angrily at the young man in front of her.

These past few days, Nagano Castle has been peaceful and peaceful. How can there be any trouble?

Now that I think about it... Gu Shen was just making random nonsense about anything ominous or dangerous!

But Gu Shen didn't admit it, so she had no choice.

"Your Majesty, you came all the way here just to come and ask questions, right?" Gu Shen dusted off the ancient drawings and said softly: "If there is nothing else, Miss Bai can go back, I am still busy."

Gu Shen was very experienced in dealing with Bai Lu.

He never bothered to talk much.

The other party was the eldest daughter of the Bai family. She had a distinguished status, so she still had to talk to her. However, after talking about the business, Gu Shen directly issued an eviction order.

"Etc., etc!"

Bai Lu's expression suddenly changed. She was originally the "little bully" who ran rampant in Nagano. No one in the Snow Forbidden City would be frightened to see her, but she met a "ruthless person" like Gu Shen who refused to accept any soft words.

If you don't agree, please come back.

Evil people need to be punished by evil people.

She softened her tone and said sincerely: "I was rude about what happened before, and I apologize to you."

Gu Shen frowned.

He looked at Bai Lu with a strange expression.

Apologize?

He was not surprised by whoever said this sentence...but it came from Bai Lu's mouth, which made Gu Shen a little uncomfortable.

"The sun rises from the west?"

Gu Shen put away the ancient drawings, glanced at the wooden knife hanging in the sky above Feng Laiguan, and said calmly: "I have something to say."

"Okay." Bai Lu sighed softly, "I came here specifically because I wanted to know... what happened in Qingzhong? Have you and Xiaoxiu met?"

Xiaoxiu was very unhappy with the Presbyterian Church because of the assassination.

Although this matter was suppressed and did not spread in the Snow Forbidden City... the news that Bai Xiu would not participate in the rookie battle still caused a controversy. Many people began to speculate whether there was a rift or gap between Bai Xiu and the Bai family.

After thinking about it, she decided to come to Gu Shen to ask what happened.

The rumors about Baixiu in the Snow Forbidden City these days have also reached Gu Shen's ears. From the two names mentioned by Master Qianye and the recent strangeness in the Bai clan, Gu Shen can probably guess what Baixiu may have encountered. things, and the general situation inside the Bai family now.

Gu Shen guessed that this was a private matter of the Bai family, and Gu Shen was not interested in getting involved too much.

"You should ask Bai Xiu about this matter." He smiled lightly, "I heard that you grew up together in the Snow Forbidden City, and you are considered your childhood sweethearts. Why do you need to ask me about the Bai family's affairs?"

Bai Lu pinched her sleeves and was left speechless by the question.

"Actually, nothing happened in the Qing Tomb." Gu Shen said frankly: "It was the first time that Bai Xiu and I met. We chatted for a few words in the Qing Tomb and did not do anything."

"That's it..."

Bai Lu murmured softly, still holding her sleeves.

She hesitated whether to continue speaking.

In fact, she also knew that it was rude to come to Gu Shen's house rashly to ask Gu Shen about Bai Xiu.

Now the whole of Nagano is talking about what happened in Qingzhong.

What most people are concerned about is...why Gu Shen and Bai Xiu didn't fight.

But in fact, Bai Lu was not concerned about this matter...or to put it another way, she probably knew the reason why the two did not fight.

It only took one day.

Xiaoxiu found out the identity of the person who sacrificed his life and the murderer who planned the Tundra assassination... This is something that even the Presbyterian Church has not been able to do, if anyone can do it.

So looking at Nagano, it seems that only Master Qianye, the guardian of the mausoleum, can predict the future.

Take a deep breath.

Bai Lu pondered for a long time and finally made up her mind. She looked directly at Gu Shen and said slowly: "At the beginning, I just thought it was interesting and fun... The reason why I made the deal with Han Dang was not because I really cared about the mundane things. , I just want to see what the so-called 'S-class' looks like."

Gu Shen raised his eyebrows slightly.

He looked calm and took a sip of water.

Just listen to Bai Lu's words quietly.

"Now that I think about it, what I did before... was inappropriate in many places. I apologize to you."

It is really not easy for Bai Lu to say such words.

But after saying it, I felt relieved.

Bai Lu said seriously: "Thank you for helping me, Xiao Xiu."

Although she is a crazy woman.

But not stupid.

Gu Shen knew that with Baixiu's character, he wouldn't say much.

Then Bai Lu must have guessed what probably happened in Qingzhong.

"He has already expressed his gratitude for Qingzuka."

Gu Shen didn't say anything. He stood up slowly. After walking a few steps, he turned back and said, "As for your apology, just accept it. It's not necessary...I haven't taken your little tricks to heart yet."

Bai Lu was startled.

Subconsciously, a hint of anger appeared on that pretty face.

Gu Shen turned back to the house and said calmly: "Miss Bai, it's getting late. Go back quickly to avoid other people misunderstanding. When you leave... remember to close the courtyard door for me."

Bailu was silent again and again.

The anger in her eyes gradually disappeared and gradually became more complicated.

…

…

Good things never last.

The days of Qing Xiu did not last long.

After Gu Shen returned to Nagano, guests immediately came to the Spring Rain Temple on the second day, but it was no longer the "unkind visitor" scene like yesterday.

This time it was an old acquaintance.

I don’t know when Gong Zichen and Mu Nan got together... The three of them appeared in front of Chun Yuguan with a tacit understanding, and then opened the door habitually to drink tea and bask in the sun.

Gu Shen looked at the three people who were mainly guests and didn't know what to say for a moment.

"Brother Gu, it's a pity that you didn't go to the Snow Forbidden City yesterday." Mu Nan was full of energy and exaggerated, "You didn't see that Lao Gong defeated many opponents along the way and swept through three houses and five families... That dream of wisps of fire must be No more running."

"Preliminaries, preliminaries, not worth mentioning..."

Gong Zi smiled slightly, and then said angrily: "How many times have I told you, don't call me Lao Gong!"

Shen Li was drinking tea on the side and said to Gu Shen seriously: "Although it sounds a bit exaggerated, this guy does have skills. If there are no accidents... In this newbie battle, he will be the champion."

Gong Zi seems to be a carefree guy in his daily work, but in fact his strength is not bad.

It just happened at the wrong time.

The appearance of Baixiu made all the geniuses in the Snow Forbidden City feel overwhelmed.

"There are still several rounds left. This time the opponent has less Bai Xiu, so it is much easier... However, winning the championship is not easy." Gong Zi shook his head and said with a serious expression: "There is a man named ' Lian Zhou's strength is quite impressive, already at the seventh level of the deep water area, and should not be underestimated."

"In this newbie battle...are there any third-stage transcendents?" Gu Shen was a little surprised.

He had just finished a fight in the tundra, and he knew very well how big the gap was between these two levels of transcendent beings.

This is an almost insurmountable limit.

The rookie battle is a "chamber competition" with many rules and restrictions. Just hit the points and decide the winner.

Under such conditions, even if there are some "forbidden methods", they cannot be used with all their strength. Now I am fighting with the so-called seventh-level transcendent... there is a high probability that I will be at a disadvantage.

"In the past, the peak of the sixth level was enough to win."

Gong Zi solemnly said: "It's just because of the white sleeves... the geniuses in the Snow Forbidden City have also worked extra hard. In this newcomer battle, several seventh-level transcendents have appeared."

This is the truth.

The appearance of Bai Xiu made all the geniuses in the Snow Forbidden City feel the pressure.

This is a "bright" era. In addition to the shining white sleeves on the mountain top, many people are also glowing.

"As far as I know, in addition to the 'Lian Zhou', there is also a third-stage transcendent in the command post." Gong Zi looked solemn, "If I want to win the 'Fire Dream', I must defeat them."

Gu Shen was a little more surprised.

Even Gong Zi's strength... actually reached the seventh level.

Chihuo's detection ability has always been very strong. He never saw Gong Zi's depth during several meetings. He did not expect that the 20-year-old eldest son of the Gong family could practice to such a level.

"Although the biggest boss did not participate in the battle, it is not easy to get the Fire Dream."

Gong Zi took a deep breath and smiled: "I still want to give it a try... Is there any chance to understand the dream left by the throne? What if it happens?"

In the past few years, the level of newcomer battles has been getting higher and higher, and the overall cultivation strength of the younger generation in the entire Snow Forbidden City has also become stronger.

But even so, none of the champions of the rookie battle could successfully comprehend the Dream of Fire.

All failed.

Some people even feel deeply frustrated and unable to recover due to failure in enlightenment.

Before Gu Changzhi fell asleep, the dream of fire that he left to Nagano was not so much "hope"... as cruel reality.

It is truly difficult to become a god.

Even at the first level, among thousands of people, not one person may be able to come forward.

"Calm down, winning the championship or gaining enlightenment are not as important as your own practice." Gu Shen patted Gong Zi on the shoulder and said, "You just mentioned... There is a disciple under Zhu Wang's sect named Lian. The boat's one."

Young Master Gong smiled.

"I knew you would notice this guy..." He investigated Gu Shen's files very carefully. Naturally, he knew some of the troubles the latter encountered after coming to Nagano.

Most of them come from the door of Mr. Shu’s “opponent”.

"Zhu Wang is now a famous figure in Nagano City. His disciples are full of geniuses, including Han Dang before him and Lian Zhou after him. Although they are not the top geniuses like you and Baixiu, they are still strong enough."

Gong Zi spoke slowly.

"The Dongzhou Federation has informed three agencies about Mr. Shu's matter. The two titles Shu and Tiantong set foot on the 'new channel' in the disaster situation of Piyue City. In less than a year and a half, I'm afraid not even the news has been revealed. If you don't come out... In view of the emergency situation, the parliament decided to appoint Zhu Wang as the temporary grand adjudicator."

"Although he is a temporary grand adjudicator, he really holds real power after all. I heard that Zhu Wang has started planning a motion to add a grand adjudicator seat... If this motion is passed, the adjudication office will have more than one grand adjudicator. .”

When Gu Shen heard this, he already understood: "...Then Zhu Wang's temporary position will completely become a formal seat."

"good."

Gong Zi said calmly: "If Lianzhou wins the rookie battle, then Zhu Wang's reputation will reach its peak, and the position of the Grand Adjudicator will be more secure. The significance of the rookie battle is not just a dream of fire, although it is white. This is a session that Xiu did not participate in, but it is the one with the highest gold content so far... Everyone wants to compete for a ranking, and the higher up the better."

Gu Shen narrowed his eyes and asked slowly: "Are you confident that you can win?"

"If it's a head-on confrontation, of course there's no problem."

Gong Zi smiled, "If I don't even have the confidence to win against this guy...why should I grab the Fire Dream?"

"Head-on confrontation..."

Gu Shen keenly captured the key point in this sentence.

"I have collected all the videos of Lian Zhou's duel in the rookie battle." Gong Zi summoned his mental image and said in a deep voice: "This guy is indeed very strong... but I always feel that there is something strange... …”

Gu Shen started watching these videos.

Because it was an arena battle, the space was limited, and the footage recorded was stable and clear. Each battle was clearly visible.

The opponents Lian Zhou faced were of varying levels of strength.

There are casual cultivators from the third level of Deep Sea who have limited talents and have reached the final age limit for registration. They are forced to participate in the newcomer battle helplessly. They want to try their luck and see if they can go a few more rounds and be favored by everyone from the three institutes and five institutes. As a result, we met Lianzhou, and the ending was undoubtedly a round trip.

There are also young geniuses whose strength has reached the fifth level of the deep water area, which is quite impressive.

These people were all eliminated by Lian Zhou within a minute!

And what Lian Zhou did... was very simple. He just bowed before the fight started, and after the referee announced the start of the fight, he kept a distance and stood there.

Then the video came to a standstill... In a few seconds, or tens of seconds later, the opponent's clothes were torn to pieces in an instant, with hundreds of blood openings bursting open, and blood splattered.

This is actually a pretty bloody scene.

When facing Lian Zhou, no matter what level the opponent is... the outcome is the same.

Finally, he was rushed down and sent to the hospital for treatment.

Because Lian Zhou's methods are too cruel... There are already people who have abandoned the competition. As long as he steps on the ring, his opponent will declare a waiver.

When Gu Shen saw these videos, his expression became more solemn.

"This is the reason why I came to Chunyu Temple today." Gong Zi exhaled softly and asked seriously: "I want you to take a look at what method Lian Zhou used... Is it a mental attack or a domain? "

Although she was confident of winning, Gong Zi always felt a little weird when seeing these images.

Gu Shen is a master of the spiritual system, maybe he can see something.

"It's not like spiritual power..."

Gu Shen watched it several times, playing it slowly with Chu Ling, but saw no clues...

If it is a domain or ability, then there should be signs of activation.

For spiritual attacks... a medium is also needed for your own blazing fire to detonate your body.

"It's more like...a certain sealed object, a very powerful sealed object that can directly tear the flesh apart." Gu Shen frowned and said, "Do you have any countermeasures?"

"This time you are participating in the war, you are only allowed to bring one sealed item." Gong Zi hesitated: "Maybe I can ask the family for a protective treasure."

"so……"

Gu Shen thought for a while and said seriously: "I'll lend you a treasure. It's not a sealed item... You can wear it on your body. If it's a physical attack, you can definitely resist it."

"Baby?" Gong Zi was startled, a little unconvinced, "It's not a treasure that is a sealed object?"

Gu Shen went into the house.

When he came out again, he was holding a shimmering iron coat.