The third stage of the King's Body!
The Zhong Duxiu before him was definitely at the stage of King's Body: Seeking Truth. He had already found his cultivation path and touched the threshold of the True Body.
Even so, the man exuded a threatening aura, a clear sign that he didn't fully trust Gu Zheng.
It was a power play!
'Perhaps it's also a test?'
'Someone at the King's Body Domain stage probably couldn't sense this kind of threat.'
'Only by advancing to King's Body: Divine Communication and awakening the Five Orifice Divine Techniques could one detect it.'
'So, Zhong Duxiu is testing me to see if I've reached the second stage of the King's Body?'
...
Though his mind raced, Gu Zheng's expression, heartbeat, and breathing showed no signs of change.
"Haha, I'm sure Gu King will succeed."
Zhong Duxiu laughed heartily and gestured to the side. "Come, Gu King, this way, please. The Crimson Moon Heaven-Covering Blade is behind the mountain."
