Top-Tier Perception Starts From Basic Fist Techniques

Chapter 188.3: Incredible Perception Transformation. The Fire Principle Seed Finally Reaches Perfection! (III)

With the Fire Principle, I can now slay more heavenly demons and obtain more Heavenly Demon Essence Blood, then exchange them for ones suited to me, which I can use to comprehend the other seven Principles.

With that thought, Lu Changsheng rose and left his cave residence, intending to look for Gu Nian. Gu Nian was the only person he was close to in the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect's camp. During this period of time, the two had already become friends who could talk about anything.

Huh? He's not here? Maybe he went out? Lu Changsheng was taken aback. He had not expected Gu Nian to be away from the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect's camp. After all, Gu Nian rarely left.

However, after thinking about it carefully, Gu Nian's mental injury had long since recovered. Gu Nian also had to cultivate and comprehend Principles, so it made sense that he would go out to search for heavenly demons and procure essence blood.

As Lu Changsheng turned to leave, he noticed a piece of paper sitting there. Oh, there's a note... A message for me?

Under normal circumstances, others could not enter a cave residence in the owner's absence, but since Lu Changsheng and Gu Nian were close friends, Lu Changsheng could freely enter his cave residence.

Lu Changsheng picked up the note and read the message.

A Skeleton Heavenly Demon has appeared on Skeleton Mountain. Lu Changsheng, if you are done with your secluded cultivation, come to Skeleton Mountain immediately!

Lu Changsheng's eyes widened slightly.

Skeleton Heavenly Demons were not ordinary at all. Those heavenly demons were fearsome and possessed mental abilities. And by killing a Skeleton Heavenly Demon, one could obtain Skeleton Heavenly Demon Essence Blood, which could be used to contemplate and comprehend the Mental Principle.

Gu Nian had been keeping watch on Skeleton Mountain and the Skeleton Heavenly Demon all along. Indeed, if one of those creatures appeared, Gu Nian would not have missed it.

However, the birth of a Skeleton Heavenly Demon was exceedingly rare, and in most cases, no one actually discovered the creature.

Even though Gu Nian had been keeping an eye out all along, there had never been any trace of a Skeleton Heavenly Demon until now. And the moment he confirmed the creature's movements, Gu Nian had gone straight to Skeleton Mountain, as this was his chance to be able to condense the Mental Principle.

I also need the Mental Principle.

Heavenly Demon Essence Blood that could be used to comprehend the Mental Principle was extremely rare. Consequently, very few Dao Foundation experts in the third layer of the Ancient Region managed to comprehend the Mental Principle.

Many were like Gu Nian, waiting for many years for the opportunity to arise. Now, Gu Nian had finally received that opportunity: a heavenly demon with mental abilities. He had the chance to contemplate the Heavenly Demon Essence Blood and thus increase his comprehension of the Mental Principle.

Ultimately, no matter how hard you searched for a mental-attribute Heavenly Demon Essence Blood, you could only find it through sheer luck.

Lu Changsheng made up his mind at once. I have to go to Skeleton Mountain!

Naturally, his objective was the Skeleton Heavenly Demon, but there was another reason besides that.

The Skeleton Heavenly Demon was incredibly strong, and there were also many Dao Foundation experts eager to get their hands on the Skeleton Heavenly Demon Essence Blood. As such, Lu Changsheng was worried that Gu Nian might not be able to handle all this by himself.

After all, Gu Nian had not mastered even a single Principle, meaning he would be at a significant disadvantage against any Dao Foundation martial artists who had mastered Principles. If this turned into a brawl for the essence blood, Gu Nian would be in trouble.

Lu Changsheng immediately obtained a map of Skeleton Mountain, quickly left the Ancient Region Heavenly Sect's camp, and rushed toward Skeleton Mountain.

Sure enough, Gu Nian was there, but he looked dejected.

Gu Nian had hurried to Skeleton Mountain and had indeed encountered the Skeleton Heavenly Demon. However, he was not the only one who had set his sight on the demon. Unsurprisingly, many other Dao Foundation experts had come here for the Skeleton Heavenly Demon.

Three of them! There were three Skeleton Heavenly Demons, and I couldn't even capture one!

His frustration was clear in his voice, his eyes bloodshot as he stared at the three Skeleton Heavenly Demons ahead.

There was a group of Dao Foundation experts surrounding the demons. However, few of them were actually strong enough to step forward and engage the Skeleton Heavenly Demons. Perhaps only seven or eight of them were capable of fighting the demons. Naturally, all of them had mastered Principles. Even with just one Principle, they were far stronger than ordinary Dao Foundation martial artists. It wasn't even close.

Gu Nian had actually been the first to discover the three Skeleton Heavenly Demons, but he hadn't the courage to step forward. Even dealing with just one demon would be risky. Perhaps with the proper strategy and tricks, he could trap one Skeleton Heavenly Demon, but facing three at once? That was suicide.

As he hesitated, other Dao Foundation experts arrived one after another and went forward to encircle the Skeleton Heavenly Demons.

Eventually, enough experts who had mastered Principles joined the scene to drive away the other Dao Foundation martial artists. Now, those who had yet to comprehend Principles were forced on the sidelines, unable to join the fight for the Skeleton Heavenly Demon Essence. If they dared to step in, they would be blasted away by someone's Principle.

Seeing this, Gu Nian bit his lip hard and clenched his fists tightly. His eyes were filled with frustration and helplessness.

If only I were stronger... If only I were stronger, I could've killed all three Skeleton Heavenly Demons by myself and obtained three drops of mental-attribute Heavenly Demon Essence Blood. If I were stronger... I wouldn't have to sit here and watch others steal my chance...

Gu Nian felt a lump in his throat. This was the perfect opportunity for him. He had waited so long to get the means to contemplate the Mental Principle. He had been the first to stop the Skeleton Heavenly Demons, but his lack of strength forced him to concede this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to those other martial artists.

Damn it! There's nothing I can do...

The Three Skeleton Heavenly Demons were still there. The essence blood he so desperately needed was right there in front of him, and yet he was powerless to do anything.

If Lu Changsheng were here, maybe he could compete with those guys? No, I don't think so. His Mind Space is certainly powerful, but he hasn't mastered any Principles. Those guys over there have mastered Principles, so Lu Changsheng couldn't possibly gain the upper hand.

Gu Nian shook his head, dismissing the idea. Lu Changsheng's mental secret technique was indeed very powerful, but if he came here, he would not have to face just the Skeleton Heavenly Demons. He would also have to face those Dao Foundation experts who were keeping everyone else in check.

Even if he shows up, nothing will change...

"Mental Storm!" roared the three Skeleton Heavenly Demons.

With that, a tremendous shockwave spread in all directions.

Principles were not a significant tool against this kind of mental attack, but they were still somewhat useful. Otherwise, those Dao Foundation experts would have collapsed on the spot. Naturally, those martial artists would not have come all the way here without ample preparations. But even so, they could not kill the Skeleton Heavenly Demons yet; they had to subdue them instead.

Time passed little by little, and the Skeleton Heavenly Demons looked like they would not be able to hold on for much longer.

Woosh!

A figure surged from afar. He walked through the air step by step, standing on the air itself.

"Hmm? Lu Changsheng? Gu Nian was slightly startled as he glanced at Lu Changsheng.

Likewise, Lu Changsheng also spotted Gu Nian and went straight to him.

"Brother Gu, didn't you come to Skeleton Mountain to compete for the Skeleton Heavenly Demon? What are you doing, watching from afar? Are you planning to let those people fight and then step in to steal the spoils?" Lu Changsheng asked with a puzzled expression. He did not know Gu Nian to be an opportunist.

"What right do I have to any spoils?" Gu Nian said with a bitter smile. "I don't even have the right to step in there. Look, those Dao Foundation experts who are engaging the Skeleton Heavenly Demons have all mastered Principles. Anyone who dares to step in will undoubtedly be obliterated. The situation is clear. Those without Principles are to remain on the sidelines and watch..."

Lu Changsheng nodded. Indeed, he had noticed that the Dao Foundation experts attacking the Skeleton Heavenly Demons had the power of Principles within their Mind Spaces.

"Three Skeleton Heavenly Demons..." Lu Changsheng muttered with a hint of temptation. "Brother Gu, wait here for now, I'll go there and give it a shot," he said with a smile.

"Brother Lu, don't be crazy! Your mental secret technique is certainly powerful, but you've yet to master a Principle. You won't even get close. If you piss those guys off, you might be in real danger. Why do something so rash?" Gu Nian argued.

Lu Changsheng did not bother to explain himself. He simply kept walking toward the three Skeleton Heavenly Demons.

Several Dao Foundation experts had already enveloped the three Skeleton Heavenly Demons with their Mind Spaces, and their Principles shook the area incessantly. Indeed, how were ordinary Dao Foundation martial artists supposed to get close?

If this is about Principles, let's see how they handle mine!

With that, his Mind Space descended at once. It was filled with ferocious flames that burned across the sky, distorting even the air itself.

"What the...?" Gu Nian was dumbstruck, his eyes wide open.

That's the Fire Principle! Lu Changsheng actually comprehended the Fire Principle? How did he manage to master it? How long has it been since he forged his Dao Foundation?

Gu Nian's expression was filled with disbelief. After all, he knew Lu Changsheng quite well, especially his background. Lu Changsheng had only forged his Dao Foundation a few months back.

At this stage, ordinary martial artists would still be familiarizing themselves with their power, and yet Lu Changsheng had already mastered a Principle. His progress was simply inconceivable.