In Episode 8, the guardian spirit of Gui Fu San Tong showcases an incredible ability to teleport, leaving Cao Yan Bing ecstatic, exclaiming that he's like a god with cheat codes. Gui Fu San Tong patiently explains that precise summoning and recall of the guardian spirit during battle is the key to victory. He cleverly employs this skill to evade Xu Chu's fierce attack, then appears in a flash behind Cao Yan Bing, landing a decisive blow—this is the legendary "Breath" technique.
"Breath" is a profound skill that requires executing the same summoning and recall action again shortly after the first, flowing as naturally as breathing. Mastering this technique is extremely rare, with only one in ten thousand spirit channelers capable of it. The Heroes' Hall, the top combat organization under the Spirit Domain, has a very high entry barrier—only those at the scorching level and above can qualify to attempt it. However, successfully demonstrating Breath even once grants immediate entry to this prestigious realm. Achieving thirty-two consecutive uses of Breath is nearly the limit for any spirit channeler.
Meanwhile, Li Xuan Yuan guides Xia Ling in adjusting her breathing, and soon, she successfully summons him, prompting the two to excitedly take a commemorative photo together. Seeing this, Cao Yan Bing jokes that they look like they’re on an outdoor adventure, earning him a heavy punch from Xia Ling. He self-deprecatingly refers to himself as the “idiot” partner with a “love-struck” teammate.
In the dense forest, Xiang Kun Lun appears holding a wanted poster of Cao Yan Bing, leading to an unexpected confrontation between the two. Although Xiang Kun Lun doesn't strike lethally, he lets Cao Yan Bing go under the pretense of encountering something beautiful, hiding his true intentions. Meanwhile, the unseen master behind Xiang Kun Lun learns of his encounter with Cao Yan Bing and grows anxious, fearing that instead of eliminating him, Xiang Kun Lun might bring him to the Heroes' Hall, which could lead to unforeseen complications. Thus, a bounty hunter is ordered to ensure Cao Yan Bing's elimination.
At a critical moment, Gui Fu San Tong intervenes, using a special method to block Cao Yan Bing's pain and indicating he will take over the situation. It turns out that Xiang Kun Lun is actually searching for Gui Fu San Tong, and the secret of his true identity, Huang Fu Long Dou, begins to unravel, though Gui Fu San Tong vehemently denies it.
Both sides summon their guardian spirits—Xiang Yu and Xing Tian—who appear with astonishing speed. Xia Ling marvels at their prowess while Cao Yan Bing reveals that it is the power of Breath. Despite Gui Fu San Tong's exceptional strength, he is not the real Huang Fu Long Dou, piquing Xia Ling's curiosity about this legendary figure.
The battle of Breath resembles a clash of internal powers among ancient martial arts masters, where it's a matter of life or death. Cao Yan Bing realizes that Breath directly targets the spirit channeler's essence; if the channeler falls, the guardian spirit becomes powerless. Gui Fu San Tong is pleased with Cao Yan Bing's insight, praising his potential.
With bounty hunters closing in, Gui Fu San Tong, already injured, understands that Cao Yan Bing and Xia Ling cannot withstand the onslaught. He urges them to escape while he holds them off, revealing an escape route and indicating their next stop will be the Bodhi tree on Yulin Street, a new beginning. Faced with Gui Fu San Tong's determination, despite their reluctance, Cao Yan Bing and Xia Ling ultimately leave with Li Xuan Yuan.
Gui Fu San Tong summons Xing Tian to confront the bounty hunters, but the battle is brutal, resulting in Xing Tian's head being severed. At this moment, Gui Fu San Tong reveals his true identity and declares that this place will become the bounty hunters' final battleground, setting the stage for an even more thrilling showdown.
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