Chapter 470: The True Battle Between Powerhouses!

Chapter 470: The True Battle Between Powerhouses!

"Sir, these are the odd treasures collected over the past year, a total of two thousand seven hundred pieces, costing..."

Shi Pan lowered his head and respectfully handed over a storage pouch filled with odd treasures to Qi Yuan.

For several years, he had been diligently serving Qi Yuan.

As his cultivation grew, he was no longer the naive and ignorant youth he once was, having reached the realm of a Great Cultivator in Foundation Establishment. But the more powerful he became, the more he realized the profound and terrifying depth of the man before him, someone he would need to look up to for his entire life.

"Not bad, I hope there will be some new gains this time."

Qi Yuan took the odd treasures and examined them carefully.

Over the years, besides studying the Ten Thousand Ghost Soul Banner's flaws, he had also been learning various forging techniques.

Unfortunately, due to a lack of materials, even though the Armory Tower had been constructed, the odd treasures forged by Qi Yuan inside were few and far between, with only one...

This single treasure was created by extracting materials from several tattered and worn-out odd treasures that were almost completely destroyed.

As for the other odd treasures, Qi Yuan did not destroy them to turn them into raw materials.

Perhaps they were proof of the existence of a certain civilization or race.

He looked at the odd treasures, casually searching for any new forging techniques.

At this moment, Shi Pan quietly retreated without making a sound.

Suddenly, Qi Yuan's expression became slightly solemn.

Staring into the void before him, he suddenly spoke, "Since you've come, show yourself."

As his words fell, a cheerful voice echoed.

"Fellow Daoist, you've come to visit my Heaven Kun Mystic Land as a guest, and I haven't greeted you from afar. Please forgive me."

As the words landed, a man with a refrigerator-like physique appeared, his head disproportionately small as if he had activated a 'small head' special effect.

Behind him followed a hunched-over elder, none other than Heavenly Defect Sovereign.

"I am Dao Bu'er, the Sect Master of the Holy Light Sect." Dao Bu'er said with a bright smile on his face.

Heavenly Defect Sovereign, serving as an old servant, watched with curiosity and astonishment.

Encountering the Holy Light Clan and not running away, truly... a skilled person with great courage.

"Why are you looking for me? To fight?" Qi Yuan asked casually.

The other party was merely at the Principle Realm, so he didn't care.

Although the Saint Light Speech of the Holy Light Clan at the Principle Realm could influence Great Supreme Enlightenment cultivators, Qi Yuan wasn't afraid.

Upon hearing this, Dao Bu'er's expression changed slightly, "Fellow Daoist, you're joking. A guest has arrived from afar, how could I have murderous intentions towards them?"

Hmm... his nose grew.

"You're lying, you've raised a hint of murderous intent." Qi Yuan stated calmly.

Dao Bu'er, who had been calm, suddenly felt a tumultuous wave rising in his heart.

Saint Light Speech... how did the other party see through it? Could it be that they also have a terrifyingly powerful ancestral bloodline? Only this could explain it!

It seemed that the other party wasn't a cultivator of the Sixth Heaven but was instead, like him, someone from beyond the realms.

Looking at Qi Yuan, Dao Bu'er became even more cautious, "Fellow Daoist, you're joking. This is just a natural and unintentional release of murderous intent.

Your body is also filled with wandering souls, and your murderous intent is overwhelming."

"We're not the same. I only kill those who deserve it," Qi Yuan replied.

"I also only kill those who deserve it," Dao Bu'er said without hesitation.

Qi Yuan was slightly taken aback and glanced at Dao Bu'er, "Your face is quite thick.

Tell me, why are you here?"

Heavenly Defect Sovereign stood quietly beside them, listening to their conversation, utterly shocked.

Shouldn't this black-robed man kneel in submission? Why is he questioning instead?

"Fellow Daoist, I'm quite curious about your method of controlling this army of wandering souls. I'd like to learn from you and gain some insights," Dao Bu'er said slowly.

He had come to the Heaven Kun Mystic Land with grand ambitions.

Among them, the most crucial aspect was to gain complete control over the army of wandering souls.

However, these souls were particularly special, as even his Saint Light Speech was ineffective on them.

Using bells to control, pollute, and influence them yielded weak results, and progress was slow, possibly leading to a dead end.

But now, under the command of this mysterious black-robed man, the army of wandering souls was incredibly disciplined.

Those building houses continued their work, and those doing radio calisthenics kept exercising.

From a distance, one might even mistake them for living beings.

"Because... sincerity. I treat them with sincerity, and they treat me with sincerity," Qi Yuan said earnestly.

Dao Bu'er was slightly taken aback and then said, "Fellow Daoist, you're joking."

Obviously, he didn't believe Qi Yuan's words.

"If I treat you with sincerity, will you treat me with sincerity like these wandering souls?" Qi Yuan asked, a faint smile on his face.

Dao Bu'er's smile froze, "Fellow Daoist, we'll meet again tomorrow. The pill I refined earlier is about to be completed."

After speaking, Dao Bu'er hurriedly left.

After about a dozen breaths.

Dao Bu'er stood beneath the heavenly canopy, his gaze fixed on the wandering souls below, his expression fluctuating between gloom and cheer.

"He can actually resist the Saint Light Speech!"

"It seems his bloodline is also quite noble!"

"His arrival here is also for..."

He muttered to himself, his expression complex.

"However, his strength is probably slightly inferior to mine; otherwise, he wouldn't have tested the waters but would have taken direct action!"

"His bloodline talent is likely similar to the Saint Light Speech, and when communicating with him, I feel a sense of..."

Precisely because he sensed something unusual, he dared not linger and chose to leave instead.

"Hmph, the Saint Light Speech might not lose to him. I'll meet him again tomorrow. I refuse to believe I can't gain another servant!"

In truth, Dao Bu'er didn't really care about acquiring servants.

What he cared about most was controlling the Soul Wander Army through Qi Yuan to achieve his goals.

On the other side, lying on a recliner, Qi Yuan's eyes revealed a curious expression.

"Absolute Adaptation... has actually stabilized?"

Qi Yuan's comprehension of the Supreme Ultimate Principle was divided into Absolute Adaptation and Unbound Will.

However, his cultivation was too low, and the stabilization and improvement of the Supreme Ultimate Principle were too slow.

Therefore, when facing the Great Supreme Enlightenment, his Supreme Ultimate Principle was almost useless.

But when communicating with Dao Bu'er, his Absolute Adaptation seemed to be adapting to the Saint Light Speech, constantly improving.

"According to the old man, the comprehension of the Principle is divided into four levels: Scattered, Gathered, Solid, and Patterned. Currently, I'm still at the Scattered level."

Old-timers like Ziyuan Zu, who have reached the Great Supreme Enlightenment, have comprehended the Principle at the Solid level.

Only the Supreme Ultimate Principle comprehended by the Upper Venerable has reached the Patterned level.

"It seems like this Dao Bu'er can't be killed yet." Qi Yuan thought to himself.

He needed to gain experience by brushing with Dao Bu'er.

By brushing, he could improve his comprehension of Absolute Adaptation.

This would also be a significant improvement for him.

The next day, just as the sky was brightening.

Dao Bu'er and Tian Can Tianzun's figures appeared again.

"Fellow Daoist, please don't bear any ill intentions towards me. I've come here... with no intention of harming you." Dao Bu'er said calmly.

The Saint Light Speech was also secretly activated.

He decided to meet this mysterious black-robed man daily, to spar and see who would prevail.

"You have no intention of harming me, but this old man might." Qi Yuan smiled.

Upon hearing this, Tian Can Tianzun's gaze suddenly changed, and a sense of foreboding arose in his heart.

"Fellow Daoist, you're joking! How dare he!" Dao Bu'er's eyes flashed with surprise.

"Why wouldn't he dare? After all, I killed his son." Qi Yuan said calmly.

In the Canglan Realm, Qi Yuan had encountered Jasmine Great Venerable.

This Jasmine Great Venerable possessed a Heavenly Kun Ancient Mirror, and within the mirror was a strand of a remnant soul.

The remnant soul belonged to a being from the Sixth Heaven, the offspring of a Yang Deity.

This remnant soul was arrogant and provocative, challenging the Moon Goddess Venerable with his words, and was slain by the Moon Goddess Venerable from across two heavens.

Fortunately, Tian Can Tianzun had this odd treasure, the Heavenly Kun Ancient Mirror, which allowed him to place his offspring's soul into the mirror for nurturing and then transmit it to the lower realm.

As a result, that remnant soul was arrogant and wanted to join forces with Jasmine Great Venerable to possess Qi Yuan, but was slain by Qi Yuan.

Now, when he saw the father of the remnant soul, he naturally recognized him.

"You... you killed Ji'er!" Tian Can Tianzun's eyes suddenly flashed with light, his body trembled, suppressing something within.

"Did you see that? He has ill intentions towards me." Qi Yuan spoke calmly.

Dao Bu'er looked at Qi Yuan, and his eyes flashed with surprise: "Fellow Daoist, have you entered the Sixth Heaven?"

He had almost complete control over all of Tian Can Tianzun's information.

So, if this mysterious black-robed man had slain Tian Can Tianzun's offspring, he must have entered the Sixth Heaven.

This fact surprised Dao Bu'er.

He began to have more speculations about Qi Yuan's identity.

Perhaps he was a fugitive who had mistakenly entered the Sixth Heaven of the Immortal Realm and couldn't leave.

Entering the Immortal Realm meant that this life was set, with no future.

A sense of superiority and pride emerged in his heart.

His future was bright, and he had a future, but this mysterious black-robed man did not.

Happiness was a matter of comparison.

"I have." Qi Yuan didn't hide the truth.

Dao Bu'er's smile grew wider, and he felt joyful: "Since this useless old servant dares to have ill intentions towards you, it's better for him to die."

He was in a good mood, and killing someone would add to the excitement.

Tian Can Tianzun's face revealed a difficult expression.

You're in a good mood, so you want to kill me? "Master, I'm utterly loyal to you. Please spare me." Tian Can Tianzun's heart couldn't bring himself to resist.

"If you commit suicide now, you'll resurrect in three days and enter the Great Supreme Enlightenment." Dao Bu'er, feeling cheerful, said calmly to Tian Can Tianzun.

Tian Can Tianzun's terror turned into fervor, and without hesitation, he took action against himself.

In that moment, his divine soul instantly vanished.

A Yang Deity Venerable, a terrifyingly powerful being capable of devouring an entire realm, was easily extinguished like an insect.

"Fellow Daoist, am I being considerate enough?" Dao Bu'er said, with a hint of showing off to Qi Yuan in his words.

He was showing off the terror and power of the Saint Light Speech.

Qi Yuan looked at Dao Bu'er and suddenly spoke seriously: "Actually, I'm your father."

A sense of crisis suddenly surged in Dao Bu'er's heart, and his consciousness became chaotic for a moment.

"Fellow Daoist... you're my grandson!" Dao Bu'er's Saint Light Speech activated, countering the Great Forgetfulness Scripture, or rather, trying to infect Qi Yuan.

The Saint Light Speech and the Great Forgetfulness Scripture clashed, like two teenagers arguing.

"Who are you calling a grandson?" Qi Yuan replied without thinking.

"I'm calling you a grandson!" Dao Bu'er said, and his expression changed slightly.

"Obedient grandson, I understand." Qi Yuan said casually.

Although it was a stale joke, it was sometimes useful.

After all, the content of the words wasn't important; Dao Bu'er was comparing... bloodline talent.

"Dao Bu'er, you're taking advantage of such a small favor. It seems you're not as impressive as I thought," Dao Bu'er said indifferently.

"How dare you! I'm your father!" Qi Yuan said earnestly.

The Great Forgetfulness Scripture was also activated.

"Daoist friend... we shall continue tomorrow!" After some hesitation, Dao Bu'er chose to leave.

He didn't dare linger, fearing that Qi Yuan's innate talent and supernatural abilities would influence him.

After saying this, he left immediately.

Not far away, Shi Pan witnessed this scene, his face filled with astonishment.

This mysterious tall man came to pay respects to the Elder, but the servant killed himself and even exchanged insults with the Elder before leaving? This incident seemed bizarre.

"Shi Pan, what brings you here today?" Qi Yuan asked.

His adaptability and strength had increased significantly, and he was in a good mood.

"Elder, recently when I went outside to acquire odd treasures, I befriended many powerful cultivators. They secretly warned me that the Holy Light Sect has a deep background."

"Now, it seems the Holy Light Sect is showing some unusual activity. Should we be more cautious?" Shi Pan reminded him.

Qi Yuan glanced at the corpse of Heavenly Defect Sovereign, a smile in his eyes, "The Holy Light Sect is insignificant, not worth mentioning."

Seeing this, Shi Pan didn't say anything further.

After so many years, he had vaguely understood the Elder's character.

The Elder's word was law, and he would follow his instructions.

In a 169th book, he saw an error-free version!

At this moment, Qi Yuan seemed to recall something and said indifferently, "Didn't you mention before that you wanted me to teach you some of the higher cultivators' combat techniques? Today... I fought with Dao Bu'er, and you can observe from the side and learn a few layers."

Hearing this, Shi Pan was slightly taken aback.

Insulting each other?

Is this how higher cultivators fight?

This is too absurd.

Is the Elder joking?

This is too ridiculous!

"I... I didn't learn it," Shi Pan answered earnestly.

"It seems you're a bit slow. How about this, from now on, this Dao Bu'er will come every day, and I'll probably fight him daily. You can observe from the side and learn well." Qi Yuan said casually.

He did things as he pleased, following his own nature.

This also aligned with his Supreme Principle, doing as he wished.

"Thank you, Elder." Shi Pan was a bit apprehensive, but still answered truthfully.

After taking his leave, Shi Pan departed from the place.

His eyes remained filled with doubt.

"Is this... an argument?"

"No, isn't Dao Bu'er the Elder's son?"

"How can the Elder be Dao Bu'er's grandfather?"

His head was in a mess, feeling confused and muddled, unable to make sense of it.

With his doubts, he returned to his residence.

At this moment, a tall and robust cultivator approached, "Junior Shi Pan, did you deliver the message to that Elder?"

This tall cultivator was a Great Venerable from the Heaven Earth Mystic Land.

After learning about Qi Yuan's existence, he wanted to come and establish a friendly relationship.

After all, one who could control wraiths must be a Yang Deity of Supreme Principle.

"I've delivered the message to the Elder," Shi Pan said.

"What did the Elder say?" The tall cultivator's face was filled with joy.

"The Elder said... the Holy Light Sect is not worth mentioning!" Shi Pan repeated Qi Yuan's words.

Hearing this, the tall cultivator's expression became complex, "This Elder... seems to have become overconfident."

He thought about it and felt that his attempt at friendship was in vain.

This Yang Deity of Supreme Principle was indeed overconfident. After all, within the Holy Light Sect, there was a Holy Light Clan.

He felt that Qi Yuan was not far from death.

He had also heard that Liu Xi had refused this Heavenly Lord's request. At that time, in the small circle of the Heaven Earth Mystic Land, many cultivators thought that Liu Xi was too timid and missed such an opportunity.

Now it seems that Liu Xi's initial choice was correct.

Currently, Liu Xi was in the Heaven Earth Mystic Land, entering a secret realm and reaping great benefits, seemingly about to reach a higher level.

As for this Yang Deity of Supreme Principle, he was arrogant and overconfident, with a face of impending doom.

If that Holy Light Clan appeared, this Yang Deity would undoubtedly die.

He already had thoughts of retreat.

Such a dead man, it's better not to be friendly, lest he invites trouble.

"Senior, I have a doubt," Shi Pan said softly.

"Oh, what doubt?" The tall cultivator asked casually, but his tone was no longer as amiable as before.

"How do higher cultivators fight? Today, a cultivator named Dao Bu'er came to pay respects to the Elder, and they..."

He told the tall cultivator about the day's events.

This cultivator was a senior expert, and his insight was far superior to Shi Pan's.

Hearing this, the tall cultivator's eyes filled with mockery, "Even if it's a battle between Supreme Principle experts, they would never argue like this. Your Elder is just teasing you!"

The tall cultivator finished speaking, shook his head, and chose to leave.

Only Shi Pan was left, his face filled with hesitation.

"The Elder wouldn't lie to me. It must be that the level of that senior was too low!"

Shi Pan was certain.

In the following days, Shi Pan maintained a proper mindset, going to Qi Yuan's side every day to observe the battles between powerful cultivators.

He frowned, listening to their arguments, and thought deeply.

"I'm your father!"

"I'm your grandfather!"

"Your defense is broken!"

"Stone-smashing dog!"

The more he listened, the more absurd it seemed.

Such days continued for three years.

Shi Pan's efficiency in exchanging odd treasures gradually decreased.

(End of Chapter)

Rumors spread that the leader of the Shengguang Sect has emerged from seclusion.

As a result, cultivators stayed far away from Qi Yuan's region, fearing to engage in any transactions with him, lest they offend the Shengguang Sect.

One day, the verbal battle came to an end.

Qi Yuan felt refreshed and invigorated.

"Finally, I've reached the initial stage of Small Gathering!"

His Absolute Adaptation, amidst the surging undercurrents and ever-present dangers, where a slight misstep could lead to an irreversible downfall, had allowed him to survive and adapt in this high-level combat.

"With my Supreme Ultimate Principle, I should be able to rival a cultivator who has just entered the Great Profound Virtue Realm, even without the cultivation of the Ten Thousand Dao Divine God."

Of course, he could only match them.

To injure an ordinary Great Profound Virtue cultivator, his Absolute Adaptation needed to reach the Realized Profound Virtue stage.

To slay a Great Profound Virtue cultivator like Ziyuan Ancestor, he would have to attain the Patterned Profound Virtue stage.

This Dao Bu'er was indeed a reliable Charging Baby.

"Shi Pan, how much of it did you understand this time?" Qi Yuan asked again.

Shi Pan's face turned bitter, "I'm slow-witted, and I haven't grasped even a tenth of it."

For these three years, he had been observing the battles but couldn't comprehend them at all.

"The adult's combat is too profound and natural, making it difficult for me to understand."

"Sigh, with your brain, it's indeed hard to comprehend such advanced combat. It's no easy feat," Qi Yuan sighed, "As the saying goes, once you've seen the vast ocean, rivers seem insignificant, and after witnessing the mystical Wushan clouds, others appear mundane. From now on, when you see other profound battles, you'll only find them bland."

Shi Pan lowered his head, not daring to speak.

Although he had been watching the adult and Dao Bu'er's argument attentively, to be honest, it was less exciting and intense than two stray dogs barking at each other on the street.

...

In an unknown place, cold sweat formed on Dao Bu'er's forehead.

"This black-robed man is truly formidable. Over the years, he has secretly influenced me without showing any signs, while my Saint Light Speech seems useless against him."

A cold glint flashed in Dao Bu'er's eyes.

"If there's still no effect after another six months... it seems I'll have to get serious."

Dao Bu'er was no ordinary member of the Holy Light Clan.

His combat power was exceptionally strong.

In the Sixth Heaven, he was confident he could outmaneuver any cultivator who entered the Heaven Kun Mystic Land.

Therefore, he didn't want to simply kill Qi Yuan; he wanted complete control. Only then could he obtain the true method to command the Soul Wander Army.

However, if he couldn't gain control, he would have to reluctantly kill Qi Yuan and continue searching for a way to command the Soul Wander Army.

Half a month passed.

Qi Yuan's expression was filled with joy.

"The weakness of the Ten Thousand Ghost Soul Banner... I've finally figured it out!"

After watching the Ten Thousand Ghost Soul Banner every day for these years, he had finally discovered its vulnerabilities.

Now, if he wanted to enter the Ghost Gate, the Ten Thousand Ghost Soul Banner was nothing but a decoration.

In fact, if he wanted to, he could even steal the Ten Thousand Ghost Soul Banner.

"But... I can't enter too openly, or the Banner Master might have some tricks up his sleeve. I'll have to pretend it's a struggle to enter."

However, with his great power, Qi Yuan believed the Banner Master would notice something amiss after three attempts, but... that would be enough.

Qi Yuan was quite proud.

This period had been very fruitful.

The only regret was...

"It seems I can't win this argument against Dao Bu'er, and he doesn't want to argue with me anymore. This won't do, I need to show weakness," Qi Yuan thought seriously.

Dao Bu'er's power hadn't been exhausted yet, and Qi Yuan didn't want to give up on this 'charging baby.'

Although the growth of Absolute Adaptation was slowing down, Dao Bu'er was still enough to push Qi Yuan into the Small Profound Virtue stage.

"For Dao Bu'er, I'm willing to stay in the Heaven Kun Mystic Land for a few more years. Is this what great fatherly love feels like? It's so touching!"

Qi Yuan murmured.

In the following days, Shi Pan's expression grew more and more bitter.

Although he had entered the Essence Pillar Realm, the other cultivators all kept their distance from Qi Yuan.

Once, several close friends had also left him one after another.

The cultivation path, once bustling with guests and filled with splendor, had now become desolate.

However, even so, he chose to stay by Qi Yuan's side.

But he was worried because recently, the adult and Dao Bu'er's argument seemed to be at a disadvantage.

This made him extremely concerned.

Now, he vaguely felt that this was the profound combat between the adult and Dao Bu'er.

"Master... do you want to leave the Heaven Kun Mystic Land? The collection of Odd Treasures is almost complete," Shi Pan finally spoke up.

A smile appeared in Qi Yuan's eyes, "The treasures are enough, but the charging baby... hasn't been fully charged yet!"

Or, it was almost fully charged.

"You don't need to worry about me." Qi Yuan murmured as a thought came to mind, "In half a month, I should be leaving the Heaven Kun Mystic Land. You stay here and continue helping me collect the Odd Treasures."

"The master is leaving?" Shi Pan felt a mix of joy and disappointment.

It was good that the master had listened to advice, but...

"Mhm," Qi Yuan nodded.

After the 'charging baby' was fully charged, he would end this uninteresting battle.

After all, he had social anxiety, and he couldn't win an argument against the Blue Star elders.

Fortunately, Dao Bu'er wasn't good at arguing either.

(End)

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