Chapter 148: Zhao Gongming's Breakthrough Opportunity

Gu Xiu's breakthrough went smoothly, and he became the first among the Jie Sect's third-generation disciples.

Even most second-generation disciples are not as strong as Gu Xiu.

Gu Xiu has recently done many things for the Jie Sect, admonishing Heavenly Venerable of the Way and True Person of the Jade Cauldron, truly stealing the limelight.

Thus, among the Jie Sect disciples, he has become someone everyone envies and constantly talks about.

On Golden Ao Island, Zhao Gongming can hear Gu Xiu's deeds everywhere.

Thinking of his lifelong cultivation, which has been unremarkable, and these years he has been troubled by the bottleneck to break through the peak of the Great Luo Golden Immortal.

Indeed, comparing people makes one angry to death.

Upon learning of Zhao Gongming's current worries, Gu Xiu laughed and said.

"Uncle Master, don't say that; your accumulation is immeasurably deep, breaking through to Quasi-Sage is just a matter of timing not yet arrived, and furthermore, my meager achievements cannot be compared to yours."

Zhao Gongming waved his hand: "Junior Nephew, no need to comfort me; the path of cultivation is inherently full of hardships, Uncle Master I take it in stride, Junior Nephew your innate talent is extraordinary, you will surely go further on the Dao in the future, and then Uncle Master will also have glory."

Beside her, the Holy Mother of Fire Spirit smiled charmingly: "Junior Brother, it seems Uncle Master Zhao Gongming also thinks highly of you; if you can reach the pinnacle in the future, I, Senior Sister, can also bask in your glory."

Gu Xiu laughed: "Senior Sister, you're joking; the Dao has no end, Junior Brother still has a long way to go; during this period, it is Junior Brother who relies on Senior Sister."

The three chatted happily, after which Zhao Gongming spoke to bid farewell.

"Gu Xiu Junior Nephew, Holy Mother Junior Nephew, I rarely return to Golden Ao Island; these days I've been seeking out Jie Sect fellow disciples to discuss the Dao, and now I'm about to visit some second-generation disciples, so I won't disturb your continued play."

The Holy Mother of Fire Spirit nodded slightly.

"Then we won't take up Uncle Master's time; we hope Uncle Master gains something from discussing the Dao with Jie Sect fellow disciples and finds an opportunity for breakthrough."

Hearing that, Zhao Gongming sighed, a hint of helplessness and sorrow appearing on his face.

Over these years he has discussed the Dao with many fellow disciples, yet found no breakthrough opportunity, and does not believe this time will yield any gain.

He shook his head and gave a wry smile: "Alas, Holy Mother Junior Nephew means well, but over these years I have long ceased to hope for much; this time I fear there will be little gain."

Just as he was about to leave, Gu Xiu called out to stop him.

"Uncle Master, perhaps I know where your breakthrough opportunity lies."

Zhao Gongming, hearing this, paused, slowly turned to face Gu Xiu, and urgently asked: "Gu Xiu Junior Nephew, is this true? Do you know where my breakthrough opportunity lies?"

Gu Xiu nodded: "Uncle Master, there's no need for me to joke with you about this."

Thinking of Gu Xiu's cultivation rising rapidly, leaps and bounds, it can hardly be described as anything but unbelievable.

Zhao Gongming had no excessive doubt, hurriedly taking three steps at a time to reach Gu Xiu's front, and urgently said: "Junior Nephew, quickly tell me in detail; if I truly can break through, I will certainly not forget your favor today."

Beside her, the Holy Mother of Fire Spirit also looked curious.

Facing Zhao Gongming's urgency and the Holy Mother of Fire Spirit's gaze,

Gu Xiu's expression remained calm, and he spoke unhurriedly.

"Uncle Master, as everyone knows, when one reaches a bottleneck, one must seek an opportunity that aligns with one's own cultivation path in order to break through the bottleneck."

"Each person's breakthrough opportunity differs; it could be a magical treasure, a secret realm, or a special experience."

Zhao Gongming frowned slightly, pondered a moment: "Junior Nephew, I know all that you said; then what is my breakthrough opportunity?"

Gu Xiu pondered for a moment, then spoke slowly: "Uncle Master, your breakthrough opportunity lies in the Twenty-Four Dinghai Divine Pearls in your hand."

Burning Lamp Daoist obtained the Twenty-Four Dinghai Divine Pearls and directly transformed them into the Twenty-Four Heavens, becoming a Past Buddha; but in Zhao Gongming's hands they could only be used to smash people, and Gu Xiu thought it was time to teach Zhao Gongming how to properly use the Twenty-Four Dinghai Divine Pearls.