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Chapter 387: Lei the Celestial Master, Battles Tang's National Master (Part 2)
Chapter 387: Lei the Celestial Master, Battles Tang's National Master (Part 2)
Tang Xiaotang showed no signs of stopping as she came, with golden immortal thunder and green Nine Abyss True Fire intertwining to form a gold-green Tai Chi diagram, erupting in brilliant light, and clashing head-on with Lei Jun's attack.
The two vastly different divine abilities, despite their dissimilarities, erupted with dazzling brilliance, illuminating the deep, dark universe for a moment.
The intense light violently collided and melted into each other.
For a moment, they were evenly matched, and neither could gain the upper hand.
"Oh?" Tang Xiaotang's eyes lit up upon witnessing this.
She was born with a Pure Yang Immortal Body, and at the same cultivation level, her spiritual power was vast and robust, overwhelming countless opponents with ease.
Lei Jun's Yin-Yang Immortal Body had even more enduring stamina and more flexible changes, but when it came to head-on collision of power, it fell short of Tang Xiaotang's Pure Yang Immortal Body.
The fact that they were now evenly matched was due to Lei Jun's various fortuitous encounters and adventures along his cultivation path, which collectively contributed to his spiritual power's head-on collision of power, matching that of numerous opponents at the same cultivation level.
The majestic aura of Tang Xiaotang's Pure Realm was vast and powerful, and the energy of the pure thunderfire was unmatched as it poured into Lei Jun's Cosmic Universe.
Affected by the "tidal wave", Lei Jun's Great Vehicle Domain began to show signs of unrest and instability.
At the boundary between the two, the Cosmic Universe also showed signs of erosion due to the clash.
From a distance, it looked like the golden side was gaining the upper hand, overwhelming the black side at the juncture of the sea and the sky, gradually occupying more than half of the sky.
Within the Cosmic Universe, Lei Jun's expression remained calm.
A black dragon and a red tiger appeared and converged, manifesting another black and red symbol.
"Well done!" Tang Xiaotang exclaimed excitedly.
With a loud shout, a pure golden vessel sailed out of the Pure Realm and into the Cosmic Universe.
The golden symbol no longer emitted strong light directly but instead sank deep into the huge vessel.
As the symbol rotated, it seemed to further empower the vessel from the bottom of the cabin.
The already massive vessel became even more gigantic, like a toppling mountain range, exuding immense pressure, and the surface of the pure golden vessel radiated a wondrous glow.
At the same time, in the starry sky of Lei Jun's Cosmic Universe, a purple-green and a black-red symbol emitted brilliant light, shining towards Tang Xiaotang and the vessel.
The vessel did not evade and bravely withstood Lei Jun's dual dragon and tiger combined attack!
The massive vessel trembled, its forward momentum abruptly halted, leaving it suspended in mid-air.
However, the vessel remained intact, only slightly vibrating above the Pure Realm without disintegrating.
Lei Jun observed closely and saw that the wondrous glow enveloped the vessel, and around it, the faint silhouettes of dragons and tigers could be discerned.
Indeed, as time passed, Tang Xiaotang's self-created techniques became increasingly exquisite and complete... Lei Jun nodded in approval.
The giant vessel before him could no longer be simply called the Pure Vessel but should be known as the Dragon and Tiger Divine Vessel.
However...
On top of the giant vessel, Tang Xiaotang's eyes suddenly gleamed.
Her eyes, which had been dancing with golden thunderfire, suddenly lost their color, leaving only a profound clarity that defied description.
Tang Xiaotang abruptly turned her head.
In the golden Pure Realm behind the vessel, a black sphere had suddenly appeared.
The opaque black sphere rapidly expanded, resembling an independent world that had materialized within the Pure Realm.
...No matter how one looked at it, it resembled Lei Jun's Cosmic Universe.
However, Lei Jun's Cosmic Universe was clearly in front of them, currently engaged in a confrontation with her Pure Realm.
Although it was being suppressed by the Pure Realm, this Cosmic Universe still existed.
And now, there was another one?
"Your Cosmic Universe, from the Divine Realm to the Great Vehicle Domain, is no longer simply nested within each other, but can be completely divided into two, each fighting independently?"
Tang Xiaotang looked left and right: "Do you effectively have two independent Great Vehicle Domains?"
Lei Jun replied, "I have to thank you, Tang Xiaotang, for helping me find the Great Void Lotus. Otherwise, this change wouldn't have been possible."
His second Cosmic Universe seemed to have appeared out of thin air within Tang Xiaotang's Pure Realm, expanding and pushing against the golden space. It seemed to be cutting off the Pure Realm from behind.
The two Cosmic Universes expanded together, making it difficult for the Pure Realm to suppress them simultaneously.
The black universe starry sky suddenly went on the offensive.
For Lei Jun, this move was both a deliberate attempt to lure the enemy deeper and a necessary strategy.
In a head-on confrontation, Tang Xiaotang's Pure Realm was even more robust and vast, and few other Great Vehicle Domains could match it.
Lei Jun's Cosmic Universe, nested within each other, could only hope for a stalemate at best, resulting in an endless deadlock.
A single Cosmic Universe would inevitably be overwhelmed.
This was the difference in their divine abilities and cultivation techniques.
However, with Lei Jun's dual Cosmic Universes blocking her from both sides, it cleverly targeted Tang Xiaotang's Pure Realm, effectively dismantling and dividing it. This, too, was a result of the differences in their Great Vehicle Domains.
A powerful suction force emanated from the second Cosmic Universe behind Tang Xiaotang, attempting to pull her and the golden vessel back.
"This is truly a surprise!" Tang Xiaotang remained calm and composed.
Standing at the bow of the divine vessel, she pointed downwards towards the Pure Realm.
The "sea water" woven from thunderfire immediately underwent a transformation.
The purple and green cosmic diagram continued to flash in the sky, sending a pillar of light towards Tang Xiaotang and the Celestial Vessel.
But the massive ship was not only extremely agile, but it also seemed to possess the ability to foresee the future. It weaved through the air, transforming into a stream of light that shifted and turned again.
Lei Jun's attack, a combination of dragon and tiger, missed its mark. And the sword light that slashed across the sky, seeming to disappear and reappear in an instant, was also dodged by Tang Xiaotang.
Tang Xiaotang had always been proficient in such transformations, but she did not favor them.
However, her fundamental skills were exceptionally solid, and her attention to detail was exquisite. Among the warriors Lei Jun had encountered, very few could match her in this regard.
But in that moment, Lei Jun's speed increased exponentially, and he leaped onto the Celestial Vessel.
Within his eyes, the Cosmic Insight Incantation continuously flowed, like clear mirrors.
After boarding the vessel, the mirror-like light within his eyes reflected upon the sky above Tang Xiaotang, revealing a spectral light that seemed to float above her.
The light was clear and translucent, without any discernible features.
Yet, there seemed to be a pair of bright eyes within.
These eyes resembled Tang Xiaotang's own, with distinct whites and blacks, but unlike her own, they did not reveal any obvious emotions.
They belonged to a unique and mysterious astral incarnation.
An incarnation born from the Cosmic Insight Incantation.
Under the influence of this incarnation, Tang Xiaotang's entire being was enveloped in starlight, transforming her into the Stellar Goddess. She directly confronted Lei Jun, who had just boarded the vessel.
In the air, there were countless dull explosions, like a series of rumbling thunderclaps.
The two warriors seemed like martial artists at this moment, their figures continuously shifting and moving across the Celestial Vessel.
In one instant, their fists and palms clashed, causing their figures to tremble and their true forms to be revealed. But in the next moment, they had disappeared from their original positions.
They reappeared in different locations, continuing to flash and collide countless times.
Tang Xiaotang's Stellar Goddess had already taken on a golden hue, just like in her previous battles. Even now, as she fought in close quarters, each movement and technique carried overwhelming power and weight.
However, in terms of physical prowess and vital energy, Lei Jun still held the upper hand.
Under the influence of the Dual Elemental Dragons, his attacks were not only ferocious but also exceptionally swift, surpassing even Tang Xiaotang.
Moreover, as he fought alongside Tang Xiaotang, his physical prowess and vital energy began to undergo another transformation.
The Elemental Tigers, the Dual Tigers, roared with their mouths wide open, their tiger roars creating gusts of wind that enveloped Lei Jun.
His attacks were just as fierce as the Dual Dragons.
His speed was slightly inferior.
But his endurance was even more remarkable.
Relying on the Stellar Goddess as a foundation, Lei Jun alternated between the Dual Dragons and Dual Tigers, constantly changing his combat rhythm and characteristics.
With his natural insight, his transformations and attention to detail were even more sensitive than Tang Xiaotang's!
Soon, in this close-quarters battle with the Celestial Vessel as their stage, Lei Jun began to gain the upper hand, pushing Tang Xiaotang into a more defensive position.
However, the pair of eyes floating above Tang Xiaotang remained clear and calm.
She seemed to possess the ability to predict Lei Jun's potentially threatening attacks in advance.
Although her physical prowess and vital energy were inferior to Lei Jun's, the gap was not large enough for her body to fail to keep up with her thoughts and judgments.
Hence, even though Lei Jun held the advantage, he could not turn it into a decisive victory.
Tang Xiaotang's figure and the movements of the Celestial Vessel were exceptionally agile.
Lei Jun's sword, which hung in the universe, had not launched another attack since its previous miss. It continued to chase and confirm Tang Xiaotang's movements.
"Active searching is not as effective as my Cosmic Insight Incantation," Lei Jun mused. "But in terms of perceiving crises and avoiding dangers, you are still superior."
It was somewhat similar to the most pinnacle martial artists.
However, martial artists could only sense tangible dangers and not the malicious intentions that had yet to be acted upon.
From Lei Jun's previous experiences, Tang Xiaotang's Cosmic Insight Incantation seemed capable of detecting the murderous intentions that arose from the depths of one's heart.
He did not harbor such intentions towards Tang Xiaotang.
But at this moment, he saw the golden sea as if it had turned upside down.
"...Little Shimei has turned bad."
Being continuously pushed back to the mortal realm by Huangquan and Dihai had made her furious.
But she was also a gifted talent, deeply understanding the essence of the Daoist Talisman Sect's practice of emulating the natural laws of heaven and earth. After experiencing this phenomenon several times, she gradually incorporated these changes into her own divine abilities and spiritual power.
She might not have been proficient before, but now she was clearly beginning to show promise.
Thus, the Nine Yang Sinking Boat manifested, and the Pure Yang Celestial Tide erupted.
The terrifying and monstrous tide surged outward.
Lei Jun's two Great Vehicle Dao Scenes were simultaneously impacted and swept away by the pure golden tide. The golden thunderfire that composed the "seawater" engulfed the four directions, causing the vast universe and starry sky to seem as if they were about to burn together.
Little Shimei was capable of intricate techniques, but she genuinely disliked that style of fighting... Lei Jun's gaze remained calm.
What he was waiting for was this moment when Tang Xiaotang would counter with all her might, temporarily putting away her Heaven's Heart Enlightenment Talisman.
Silent thunder rumbled in Tang Xiaotang's heart at this moment.
It seemed to resonate from the depths of her soul.
Tang Xiaotang was shaken, and even with her divine soul, she felt a momentary disturbance.
"Where did you learn this soul technique?! Tang Xiaotang blurted out.
However, the violent disturbance only lasted for an instant.
Although she hadn't refined her soul continuously with the Wangchuan Mist and Coldflame Soul Wash like Lei Jun, Tang Xiaotang, who was born with a Pure Yang Immortal Body, inherently possessed a resilient soul.
At this moment, as she encountered the attack, a golden light seemed to shine from the depths of her soul, illuminating her insides with clarity and brightness.
The intangible Nine Firmaments Heart Thunder was agitated by the golden light, and it seemed to take on a physical form. It was pushed away from Tang Xiaotang's soul, floating outside her body. It transformed from intangible to tangible, turning into real arcs of electricity.
At the same time, the Yin-Yang Dual Thunder Dragons that Lei Jun had imbued himself with during close-quarters combat earlier now detached from his natal star god.
The Yang Thunder Dragon and the Yin Thunder Dragon merged respectively with the Yin Fire Tiger and the Yang Fire Tiger, recreating the purple-green Tai Chi diagram and the black-red Tai Chi diagram.
The dual dragon-tiger combined attack shone together, striking a powerful beam of light that hit in front of Lei Jun, helping him withstand the violent golden tsunami that was sweeping over him.
Lei Jun seized this opportunity to stabilize his body, not retreating even half a step despite facing such a powerful attack from Tang Xiaotang.
At this moment, he no longer held back his spiritual power, causing his entire being to resonate with divine power.
After the dual dragon-tiger combination attack, a bright light shone from Lei Jun's brow.
The Yin-Yang Divine Firmament Aurora shot out, and in addition to the dual dragon-tiger combination already blocking the pure golden tide, it cleaved through the sea, forcibly slicing a narrow passage through the raging waves.
The instant the passage appeared, the Two Extremities Heavenly Origin Talismans revolved, and the suspended sword light flashed continuously.
The sword light flickered and vanished, only to reappear in front of Tang Xiaotang in the next moment.
Tang Xiaotang had expended a large amount of spiritual power during the Pure Yang Celestial Tide eruption and couldn't recover quickly.
Seeing the sea split apart, she pouted and expelled the Nine Firmaments Heart Thunder while dodging.
But just as she avoided the first sword, the second sword suddenly appeared right before her.
As if predicting the future, it accurately judged the direction of her dodge after evading the first sword, striking true with unerring accuracy!
Tang Xiaotang was currently lacking in spiritual power, and as the sword light reached her, the Danling Three Qi refined into the Three Lights Mist finally appeared around her.
The Daoist Talisman Sect cultivators' Three Lights Mist, refined within the Great Vehicle Dao Scene, had the ability to solidify and preserve essence, allowing them to temporarily retain others' divine abilities and mystical powers.
Tang Xiaotang's Three Lights Mist shimmered with purple thunder light, preserving Lei Jun's Nine Heavens Thunder from earlier.
The purple thunder merged with Tang Xiaotang's own golden Pure Yang Immortal Thunder and Pure Yang True Fire.
Although none of these individual powers were strong on their own, when they intertwined, they produced a unique transformation, resulting in the utmost yang, firmness, heat, and magnitude. The Three Yangs' auspicious opening instantly erupted with tremendous power.
The purple and golden radiance exploded in front of Tang Xiaotang.
Affected by this, the speeding sword light didn't stop, but its tip slightly deviated, grazing past Tang Xiaotang.
Lei Jun stepped out from the pure golden sea he had separated.
Neither he nor Tang Xiaotang continued their attacks.
Tang Xiaotang looked around, observing the lightning that had been repelled and expelled by her soul, transforming from intangible to tangible.
In an instant, she had completely cleared them away.
But this instant was what Lei Jun needed. It was part of his plan, and he seized and utilized it with precision.
"The thunder that acts on the soul... is it related to the Xuan Dark Dust?"
Tang Xiaotang's thoughts raced, instantly connecting many dots: "You didn't just achieve the profound mysteries of cultivating the Xuan Ling Qi and turn it into the Xuan Dark Dust and the Nine Firmaments Heart Thunder through the Two Extremities Immortal Body, did you? You also made it one and then two, and then two into one again!"
Lei Jun replied while adjusting his breath and spiritual power: "Currently, it's limited to the Xuan Dark Dust and the Nine Firmaments Heart Thunder born from the Xuan Ling Qi. It's not only related to the Two Extremities Immortal Body, but it also involves the Green Abyss and Yellow Springs, which I involved when I was enhancing my comprehension."
"Did you use this to confirm my dodging direction and predict the next sword's trajectory?" Tang Xiaotang asked.
Lei Jun said, "If the Nine Firmaments Heart Thunder could flip you over, that would be for the best. But with your skills, Little Shimei, it's obviously impossible."
This was one of the techniques he had specially prepared to deal with top-notch martial arts masters.
Back then, King Zhang Teng of Zhao had been injured, and his soul was unstable. He was directly flipped over by the Nine Firmaments Heart Thunder, and there was no need for subsequent changes.
Today's actual combat drill with Tang Xiaotang proved its effectiveness.
Aside from facing someone of the same realm as Shen Quibing, where he would need other methods to assist him, this move seemed capable of dealing with most Martial Saint realm experts.
The gold and black colors were fading.
Tang Xiaotang looked at the two Great Vehicle Dao Scenes that had converged together, with Lei Jun at their center, and puffed out her cheeks: "This move was the deciding factor, causing my passiveness afterward."
Lei Jun repeated what he had said earlier: "Thank you, Little Shimei, for helping me find the Great Void Lotus."
Tang Xiaotang turned and left.
Lei Jun followed: "Little Shimei, the Divine Firmament Pure Yang Talisman!"
PS1: A chapter of 10,400 characters.
PS2: I considered not splitting this chapter, so I'm posting it now. My apologies to everyone.
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