Chapter 266: 265. A Second-Rank Opportunity, Reversing the Qiqian Vibration! (Part 2)

Chapter 266: 265. A Second-Rank Opportunity, Reversing the Qiqian Vibration! (Part 2)

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The black thunder returned, engulfing Wen Zhaoqian's heavily damaged Nascent Soul once more.

The Nascent Soul of a Daoist cultivator may seem fragile and immature, but once it has matured, its resilience is unparalleled in the world.

However, Wen Zhaoqian's Nascent Soul was now flawed and incomplete, no longer perfect, and its robustness had drastically decreased.

At this moment, as it was continuously washed by Lei Jun's Yin Thunder, which threatened his Yang Spirit, the Nascent Soul, which had appeared youthful, suddenly aged rapidly, becoming old and decrepit.

Lei Jun intended to capture Wen Zhaoqian alive, just as he had done with Wang Jingfang, and interrogate him slowly.

But Wen Zhaoqian did not give him that opportunity, still struggling desperately until the very end. Finally, filled with endless regret and resentment, his Nascent Soul vanished into Kang Ming's soul, which he had wanted to seize.

As his Nascent Soul shattered, on the brink of destruction, Lei Jun, contrary to his usual behavior, did not rush to destroy it completely.

Looking at Kang Ming, who had fallen into a deep coma due to the shock his soul had received from this soul battle, Lei Jun retracted his soul and returned it to his physical body.

"The Two Extremities Sacred Body, combined with an exceptionally high comprehension, has given birth to a Two Extremities Soul, which is indeed extraordinarily rare and precious." Lei Jun nodded slightly.

Through this encounter, he had once again confirmed Kang Ming's extraordinary talent.

If not for his exceptional qualities, the clash between Wen Zhaoqian's Supervising Soldier Punishment and Extermination technique and the Heavenly Master's Seal would have obliterated the soul of an ordinary cultivator at the Middle Three Heavens stage.

Even so, Kang Ming was currently comatose, his soul severely damaged and fragmented, with pieces of Wen Zhaoqian's Nascent Soul mixed in, requiring immediate attention.

Some things that happened during Lei Jun's visit to the Huang Tian Sect altar today were beyond his expectations.

Zhou Peng, Wen Zhaoqian, and the others were colluding with Huang Tian Dao, even going so far as to usurp the bodies of the Huang Tian Dao members.

It seemed that there were hidden secrets behind their actions.

There might be someone else pulling the strings behind them.

Could it be the mysterious person who had ambushed Li Qingfeng and Li Hongyu, attempting to seize the Heavenly Master's Robe?

Even if they caught everyone involved, the trail might still go cold.

Therefore, it would be better to continue the investigation through multiple avenues.

Since it's fate that brought us together, I'll grant you a favor today, and I hope we can help each other in the future... Lei Jun first used the Spring Thunder to nourish Kang Ming's life force, temporarily sustaining his life.

He then turned to look at the altar behind him.

As Wen Zhaoqian died, the light flickering on the altar gradually faded away.

The Golden Pill on top of the altar was now covered in fine cracks, just like Wen Zhaoqian's Nascent Soul had been earlier.

However, thanks to Lei Jun's timely intervention, the Golden Pill did not completely disintegrate.

Lei Jun did not say much at the moment. He first collected the comatose Kang Ming and the damaged Golden Pill.

Then, he erased the three-layered altar on the spot.

Beneath the altar was a large cauldron.

Daoist Pill Sect cultivators focused on self-improvement and rarely relied on external objects. Their daily magical artifacts were mostly used as sacrificial or ceremonial items.

This cauldron also seemed unremarkable.

However, there seemed to be something within it.

Upon closer inspection, it appeared to be a mass of qi, with cyan-black and earthy yellow intertwining and constantly shifting.

This mass of qi within the cauldron had caught the attention of Lei Jun's Two Extremities Sacred Body, as well as his possession of a page from the Heavenly Book and his understanding of the Balance of Stillness and Movement.

Easy Turnover of the Primordial Qi of Heaven and Earth

Upon coming into contact with the profound qi flow within the cauldron, Lei Jun's heart stirred, and the name of this technique automatically surfaced in his mind.

This... was the second-rank opportunity mentioned in the upper-upper sign?

The principles and subtleties behind it... were they related to the achievement of the Two Extremities Immortal Body?

Countless speculations flashed through Lei Jun's mind.

Although he was delighted and eager to test it out immediately, Lei Jun quickly calmed himself and took the large cauldron, swiftly cleaning up the scene before leaving the Chasing Waves Cave Mansion. He would wait until things settled down later before slowly studying and carefully pondering over it.

After exiting the Chasing Waves Cave Mansion and moving far away, Lei Jun found another peaceful place in the deep sea. He set up the Soil-Concealing Banner to block and isolate the outside world, then took out the golden pill that was covered in cracks.

This object had limited use to Lei Jun and could, at most, be used to research the Taoist Pill Sect's techniques.

However, it was different for Kang Ming.

Lei Jun gently tapped with his finger, shattering the golden pill, then, under his control, it transformed into two streams of light, one yin and one yang, which he infused into Kang Ming's body.

At the same time, with Lei Jun's help, Kang Ming's two souls, one broken, began to recover as they took turns assisting each other.

During the recovery process, Kang Ming's souls further fused with the remnants of Wen Zhaoqian's Nascent Soul and golden pill.

Hmm, just like in some of the novels he read on Blue Star before his transmigration, where the protagonist was supposed to be possessed by someone else, but ended up integrating the other person's fragmented soul and inheriting their memories, while their consciousness and cognition remained unchanged... Lei Jun nodded slightly.

It was just that this time, he was the one orchestrating all of this.

The foundation lay in Kang Ming's unique traits and the fact that Wen Zhaoqian's attempt at possessing him had failed.

With these two factors combined, a very rare and special case would be achieved:

Kang Ming would have the potential to break through the usual limitation of having only one body, simultaneously mastering the strengths of both the Taoist Pill Sect and the Talisman Sect.

However, doing so might also spread his energy too thin and result in mediocrity in both paths.

Whether he could handle this opportunity today would depend on Kang Ming himself in the future.

During the process of helping Kang Ming, Lei Jun was able to browse through some of Wen Zhaoqian's memories.

Although the memory fragments were scattered, they were still valuable.

Zhou Peng, Wang Jingfang, and the others had long been traitors of the Pure Yang Palace.

Four years ago, Wen Zhaoqian was still an elder of the Pure Yang Palace, and on the surface, he had died valiantly while defending the sect.

Now, they were all working together...

"Gu Han?" Lei Jun pondered.

Gu Han, the former Xuanwu Elder of the Pure Yang Palace, was an elder with eight Heavenly Infant Layers and a Triple Realm cultivation.

In fact, he was the traitor who betrayed the Pure Yang Palace during the demon chaos.

To be precise, he was the leader of the traitors.

In addition to Gu Han, there was also Wen Zhaoqian and the others.

Wang Xuan, the Suzaku Elder, was the one they framed to take the fall.

Gu Han and the others had been in contact with Zhou Peng and his group.

No wonder Zhou Peng and the others had been living comfortably despite hiding and fleeing, and Zhou Peng had even successfully broken through to the Eighth Heaven.

However, why did Gu Han and the others cause an internal strife in the Pure Yang Palace?

Lei Jun couldn't know the reason for now, as Wen Zhaoqian's memories were incomplete.

He took care of the still unconscious Kang Ming, who needed more time to recuperate, and rose to the surface, scanning the area between Jiu Fang Island and Qing Shi Island.

In the direction of Jiu Fang Island, the previous scene of a fierce battle was now gone, but he didn't know the outcome.

However, at the very least, the Huang Tian Sect altar had been destroyed.

Lei Jun contacted his senior martial sister, Xu Yuanzhen, while also looking in the direction of Qing Shi Island.

Qing Shi Island itself was almost completely submerged by the sea, with only the vast ocean visible from a distance.

Further away, there seemed to be a radiant light, indicating that the battle was still ongoing, but it seemed to be a one-sided pursuit.

There was no response from Xu Yuanzhen for the time being, so Lei Jun first chased after Zhou Peng and the others, who were escaping towards the direction of Qing Shi Island.

At the junction of the sea and the sky, aside from their side, there was nothing much to see in the distance. As for Zhou Peng, a master of the Taoist Pill Sect, his moves were not very noticeable.

Instead, there was a rolling mass of emerald green flames in the horizon.

It was obviously the Nine Abyss True Fire unique to Longhu Mountain.

Apart from the Tian Shi Fu cultivators, the Huang Tian Dao also had their own fire and earth techniques.

Lei Jun chased after them and saw a giant emerald green tiger, which was very conspicuous even in the vast ocean. It was the Yin Fire Tiger, one of the Nine Abyss Flame Ancestor manifestations.

The one controlling the Yin Fire Tiger was Qi Shuo, the Huang Tian Dao elder who hadn't shown himself during the attack on Qing Shi Island earlier.

Without the Huang Tian Sect altar, the Huang Tian Dao currently only had Qi Shuo, an Upper Three Heavens cultivator, who could still maintain his combat power.

The others would be affected by the Wan Fa Zong Tan of the Longhu Mountain Ancestral Court.

At this moment, Qi Shuo was riding the Yin Fire Tiger, causing the surrounding sea waves to surge and protecting the escape of the two surviving Huang Tian Dao elders.

The Great Tang Shen Ce Army soldiers, who were only at the Middle Three Heavens level, could only barely hold them back.

Qi Shuo didn't want to delay any further and just wanted to break through the encirclement as soon as possible, lest any other experts arrived.

Unfortunately, what he feared came to pass.

Facing the emerald green tiger, a towering figure of the Life Star God descended like a heavenly deity, standing on the waves. It was none other than Lei Jun!

He strode through the waves, and a large area of the sea was parted by his formidable aura and strength.

With each step, his momentum became more and more fierce.

The Ring Star Array, an evolution of the Trampling Star Steps, continuously propelled Lei Jun's speed and strength to new heights.

Lei Jun ignored the vast emerald green sea of fire in front of him and charged straight through it.

The green flames that attacked him were blocked by the stars revolving around the Life Star God.

Although some of the stars were burned, they only served to increase the number and density of the stars.

Lei Jun didn't bother with greetings and threw a punch straight at the emerald green tiger.

However, at this moment, starlight also flickered around the emerald green tiger.

One of Qi Shuo's three original techniques at the Middle Three Heavens, which also evolved into the Ring Star Array after reaching the Upper Three Heavens.

With the Ring Star Array, the massive emerald green fire tiger's speed and strength were significantly enhanced.

That wasn't all, as golden-red hurricanes appeared beneath the four legs of the giant fire tiger.

The enormous fire tiger, which was as huge as a mountain, moved with astonishing speed, quickly evading Lei Jun's punch.

The emerald green tiger quickly moved to the side of the Life Star God and roared.

Lei Jun, who had manifested as a giant surrounded by the starry river, was equally agile and dodged swiftly.

However, he felt something amiss as he dodged.

There were also dragons and tigers composed of crimson flames lurking nearby, ready to pounce on Lei Jun.

These dragons and tigers were controlled by none other than Qi Shuo.

The Dragon and Tiger Twin Spirits, both direct descendants of Longhu Mountain, were equally popular among the Talisman Sect cultivators, chosen as their natal laws by numerous disciples.

Qi Shuo was no exception.

The Wind Tiger and Cloud Dragon, now transformed into crimson fire entities, were a result of his advancement beyond the Upper Three Heavens and the subsequent refinement of his powers.

Lei Jun's Life Star God swept through the fire dragon and tiger.

However, as he moved, an even more ferocious emerald green Yin Fire Tiger pounced towards him once more.

Lei Jun remained unfazed, choosing to counter the attack with his own offensive.

While the Life Star God excelled in close combat, Qi Shuo's Yin Fire Tiger seemed to take little damage.

A majestic mountain-like tiger had a starry river swirling around it, and golden-red hurricanes blew beside it, forming a majestic golden city that aided Qi Shuo in defending against Lei Jun's assault.

After exchanging a few blows, Lei Jun understood his opponent's tactics.

Qi Shuo's natal arts included the Golden City Talisman, derived from the evolution of the Golden Pass Talisman, the Burning Wheel Talisman, which evolved from the Ride the Meridian Steps, the Ring Star Array, an enhancement of the Trampling Star Steps, and the Dragon and Tiger Twin Flame Talismans, which were refined from the Dragon and Tiger Twin Spirits.

In battle, the Yin Fire Tiger took the lead, with the Fire Dragon and Tiger assisting from the flanks.

The Golden City Talisman served as defense, the Burning Wheel Talisman enhanced movement, and the Ring Star Array improved both attack and defense, creating a cohesive trio.

Qi Shuo, a seasoned fighter with extensive combat experience, possessed formidable strength for his level. In the past, his Yin Fire Tiger had even fought against Li Ziyang's Yang Thunder Dragon.

However, facing Lei Jun, who was a fraction of his age, Qi Shuo felt a greater sense of pressure.

Without Qi Shuo's protection, the two Huang Tian Dao elders, who had reached the Upper Three Heavens, were quickly caught up by the Great Tang Shen Ce Army soldiers.

Qi Shuo, in the form of the Yin Fire Tiger, grunted and suddenly opened his mouth.

A fan appeared in the tiger's mouth—none other than the Nine Abyss Dan Fire Fan, a magic treasure crafted by Qi Shuo himself through painstaking effort.

With the activation of the Nine Abyss Dan Fire Fan, a more majestic surge of emerald green true fire raged forth.

In the distance, a figure rapidly approached—it was General Shangguan Sheng of the Great Tang Shen Ce Army.

Seeing Lei Jun holding off Qi Shuo, Shangguan Sheng prepared to join the battle.

Upon noticing the Nine Abyss Dan Fire Fan, Shangguan Sheng's eyes narrowed.

"You weren't possessed?" Lei Jun asked, his Life Star God speaking for him.

Qi Shuo ignored the question and unleashed a vast sea of emerald green fire, forming a barrier between himself and Lei Jun's group.

"Back then, you didn't allow Cao Chu from the Golden City Fortress to take away Li Ziyang's body."

Lei Jun clenched his fist. "Now, you haven't been possessed, yet you're colluding with Zhou Peng and the others, possessing others from the Huang Tian Dao?"

Qi Shuo finally spoke, his voice cold. "Zhou Peng and the others shouldn't be too pleased with themselves. It's a matter of breaking down to build up, and we're all on the same path of destruction."

"Mhm, you're all trash." Lei Jun nodded, and suddenly, a surge of pitch-black thunder appeared around him.

The ebony Xuan Xiao Five Thunder Talismans hung silently above his head, devoid of radiance or sound.

However, when the black thunder came into contact with Qi Shuo's Nine Abyss Dan Fire Fan, it tainted the magic treasure with a hint of darkness.

The radiance of the fan dimmed significantly.

"What...? Mysterious Thunder?!" Qi Shuo exclaimed in surprise.

General Shangguan Sheng, who was rushing over, also had a startled expression, and his speed involuntarily slowed.

Lei Jun's speed, on the other hand, abruptly increased! In addition to his Life Star God, Lei Jun further enhanced his mobility by employing the Yang Movement technique from his Heaven-Penetrating and Earth-Pervading Manual, disregarding stealth and focusing solely on speed! Even with Qi Shuo's Burning Wheel Talisman, he couldn't keep up with Lei Jun's pace.

Even Shangguan Sheng was astonished by Lei Jun's sudden burst of speed.

To match this velocity, a martial arts cultivator like him would have to unleash their natal ultimate technique. This speed far surpassed Shangguan Sheng's normal state.

Lei Jun's towering Life Star God moved with even greater momentum, his fists like meteorites smashing down upon the Yin Fire Tiger.

The tiger's massive body seemed to sink into the sea, barely managing to stay afloat.

The crimson Fire Dragon and Tiger flanked Lei Jun from both sides, protecting the Yin Fire Tiger.

Lei Jun's Life Star God unleashed a heaven-shattering blow, his fists splitting left and right, simultaneously blasting the Fire Dragon and Tiger!

Qi Shuo's aggressive nature was ignited, and the Yin Fire Tiger lunged at the Life Star God, taking advantage of the opening created by its split attack.

However, with the Ring Star Array and the Burning Wheel Talisman working together, Qi Shuo's speed suddenly slowed.

Qi Shuo quickly realized his mistake, and just above his head, five major talismans combined to form a massive talisman array, with lightning flashing and thunder rolling as the five elements transformed.

Below, black thunder reappeared, forming another silent but eerie and overpowering talisman array, also with the five elements in motion.

The Yin-Yang Five Thunder Five Elements Talisman Arrays, one above the other, instantly locked down the space around them, turning it into a cage, a battle arena.

Qi Shuo summoned the Nine Abyss Dan Fire Fan to fight within this confined space.

However, the two Five Thunder Talisman Arrays, like millstones, ground the fan, causing it to creak ominously.

With the Ring Star Array and the Heaven-Penetrating and Earth-Pervading Manual enhancing his movement, Lei Jun's Life Star God took another giant step forward, closing the distance to Qi Shuo's Yin Fire Tiger.

Then...

Lei Jun added the power of the Spirit Talisman.

Manifesting the image of the Dou Mu Spirit Talisman!

Since there are others present, I don't plan to use the Heavenly Master's Seal, the Confusion Nine Lights, and so on.

But...

Both of our Ring Star Arrays originate from the Trampling Star Steps, and mine is superior to yours.

Our Burning Wheel Talismans and Heaven-Penetrating and Earth-Pervading Manuals share the same roots, but mine is stronger.

My Spirit Talisman and Spirit Talisman are more powerful than your Golden Pass and Golden City Talismans.

With just my bare hands, I'll smash you to pieces!

Fists like meteorites rained down furiously, shattering Qi Shuo's seemingly impenetrable defense formed by the Golden City Talisman!

The towering Dou Mu Spirit Talisman grabbed the giant tiger by the neck with one hand, pushing it into the sea. The emerald green flames clashed with the seawater, causing billowing clouds of steam to rise.

The massive fire tiger struggled and writhed but couldn't break free.

Lei Jun, in the form of the Dou Mu Spirit Talisman, raised his other hand and brought it down in a powerful punch.

He smashed the starry river surrounding the giant tiger.

He scattered the golden-red hurricanes.

He pummeled the tiger-like mountain, breaking its bones and shattering its body into pieces, akin to a collapsing mountain!

In the midst of the shattered fire sea, Qi Shuo's true form appeared, but before he could react, Lei Jun's giant fist struck again, sending him and the nearby seabed rocks plummeting into the depths!

PS1: 9k3 chapter

PS2: Some friends have asked if the update schedule is now irregular. To be honest, I feel quite helpless about this. I really want to fix the schedule, but this is the speed at which I can write. I wish I could provide more chapters, but I can't write nonsense. Sigh.

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