Chapter 52: Trinity and Quadruple Unity
Chapter 52: Trinity and Quadruple Unity
Lei Jun felt that his artistic style was on point.
Dong Yang, on the other hand, felt like he was seeing things.
Those who cultivated the physical Martial Way were known for their swift and powerful movements, their agility, reflexes, and explosive strength were unparalleled among their peers.
Yet, this young Taoist priest was knocking them down with a single punch each?
While it was true that the Talisman Division of the Daoist School also specialized in close-quarters combat, it was the forte of these body-refining warriors!
Alright, this young Taoist priest had a tall and slender build, and his physical attributes were even more suited for body refinement than their Dong family members.
But Dong Yang still found it hard to believe.
There was only one possibility—a disparity in realms… Dong Yang's mind suddenly calmed.
The Taoist priest before him appeared young, but his cultivation was at the same level as Lu Zhaqing and Luo Haoran, having reached the Third Heaven.
Moreover, unlike Lu Zhaqing, whose body had deteriorated with age, this young Taoist priest was in his prime and extremely proficient in the Heavenly Master's Palace's divine strike talismans!
As Dong Yang's eyes flickered with these thoughts, Lei Jun, who had been supporting Luo Haoran, suddenly lifted his foot and took a step forward.
Then, in the blink of an eye, he and Luo Haoran seemed to magnify in Dong Yang's vision, appearing right before him.
…And he was using the Wind-Riding Talisman as well!
Dong Yang's heart tightened.
Even with the burden of supporting someone, they were still this fast?
Motherfcker! Which one of them was the body-refining warrior now?!
Martial Way cultivators valued bravery and boldness.
Dong Yang's mind went blank for a moment, but instead of retreating, his blood boiled, and he charged forward, meeting Lei Jun head-on!
As he clenched his fist, the muscles of his arm bulged, and the veins protruded like angry dragons. He threw a punch straight at Lei Jun's throat!
"Pa!"
Lei Jun raised his hand, his five fingers spread out, and his palm firmly grasped Dong Yang's incoming fist.
Both their bodies trembled simultaneously.
Dong Yang's fist was unable to move any further.
Lei Jun suddenly found the scene a bit amusing. He was sure that he hadn't done it on purpose, but at that moment, he did resemble that "please, you're so weak" meme.
Dong Yang didn't find it funny at all; he was shocked and furious.
It was one thing for his clansmen to be of lower realms, but he, a Martial Way cultivator of the Third Heaven, was also restrained by this young Taoist priest?
Dong Yang's throat twitched violently, and it seemed to swell up to the size of an egg, as if it were congested with blood.
His blood boiled once more, and he was about to unleash another explosive force.
Lei Jun also felt the heat from his opponent's fist in his palm.
Dong Yang's entire body was boiling with blood, and the heat emanating from him made it difficult for others to approach. Even the surrounding grass and trees were scorched yellow and dry.
This was his innate technique, a secret Martial Way technique—Fire Python Spitting Bead!
"Cough…"
Dong Yang suddenly coughed dryly, as if something was stuck in his throat.
This Fire Python Spitting Bead technique was abruptly halted halfway, and the power of his blood energy was unable to burst forth.
He was horrified to discover that he felt weak all over, as if he had suddenly fallen ill.
Lei Jun's palm, which held onto Dong Yang's fist, flashed with a faint green light.
Affected by this, Dong Yang's blood energy weakened, his ultimate move was stuck in mid-air, unable to be executed, and all his movements froze momentarily. He was neither able to advance nor retreat.
He paused, but Lei Jun did not.
The hand that had been supporting Luo Haoran temporarily let go.
Clenching his fist.
A punch landed squarely on Dong Yang's swollen throat.
"Crack!"
Withdrawing his fist.
He had more than enough time to catch Luo Haoran, who was about to collapse.
"Heh… heh…" Dong Yang's eyes bulged, his mouth hanging open as if the wind was escaping. He couldn't utter a single word.
Lei Jun released Dong Yang's fist with his other hand.
The Martial Way cultivator before him suddenly went limp, his body collapsing to the ground, dead, his eyes still wide open.
Next to him, Lu Zhaqing's eyes were equally round with shock, no less than Dong Yang's.
This Lei Jun, had he crossed the great divide and reached the Third Heaven realm? Had he established his own altar?!
No, didn't he have issues with his tribulation because of the Qing Shi Mo?
Speaking of the Qing Shi Mo, wasn't it supposed to damage the physical bodies of lower-realm cultivators?
Looking at this vigorous and robust young man before him, where was the weakness? He was overly vigorous, to the point of being excessive!
The old Taoist priest's years of cultivation allowed him to curse mentally without actually uttering the words.
Even Luo Haoran was stunned.
Even at the same realm, in general, a Talisman Division Taoist priest engaging in close-quarters combat might still be suppressed by a body-refining warrior. It was only with the assistance of numerous divine talismans like the life-bound Strike Talisman and the Wind-Riding Talisman that they could somewhat bridge the gap. After all, those talismans were the foundation of their opponents' existence.
Since the Heavenly Master's Palace's lineage was superior to the Dong family, it made sense that Lei Jun had the upper hand. Lu Zhaqing and Luo Haoran could accept this.
But in just two exchanges, Lei Jun had directly killed this Martial Way cultivator of the Third Heaven.
Luo Haoran and Lu Zhaqing felt like they were in a dream.
"If he knew my full details and was prepared in advance, even if I could defeat him, it wouldn't have been this easy…" Lei Jun looked at Dong Yang, who had died with his eyes open, and remained calm.
Similar to Dong Yang's unexpected ambush on Luo Haoran earlier, Lei Jun had perfectly utilized the advantages of timing, location, and unity to their fullest potential.
Otherwise, how could he have possibly inflicted such severe damage on a true disciple of the Heavenly Master's Mansion with just one exchange of blows under normal circumstances?
In a direct confrontation, Luo Haoran, despite being young, possessed greater strength than the aged Lu Zhaqing, whose power had declined with age, as well as Dong Yang. Even without the Avoid Water Talisman, his combat abilities were exceptional.
Yet, he had almost been killed by Dong Yang's sneak attack.
Actual combat was indeed far more perilous than sparring with fellow disciples or engaging in arena battles...
"Fortunately, my master bestowed upon me a Strike Talisman."
Before Lu Zhaqing and Luo Haoran could speak, Lei Jun mused as if to himself, "Otherwise, today would have been truly dangerous."
Lu Zhaqing breathed a sigh of relief. "Yes, thankfully, thankfully."
He turned to Lei Jun and asked, "Lei Jun, have you... established your altar?"
Lei Jun nodded candidly, "It's all thanks to my master's guidance. First, the Qing Shi Mo helped accelerate my cultivation. Then, during my travels, I found the Mist-Veiled Cloud Crystal, which mitigated the damage the Qing Shi Mo had caused to my body. With my master's instructions, I was able to successfully overcome the tribulation and establish my altar."
This was the issue with drawing the middle sign.
Despite his low profile over the years, he could no longer remain hidden...
Lu Zhaqing and Luo Haoran's questions were answered.
What followed was a moment of reflection:
Four years!
Lei Jun's growth had been witnessed firsthand by Luo Haoran, and Lu Zhaqing had also heard about him from the mountain gate. Lei Jun had formally entered the sect and embarked on the path of cultivation four years ago.
In just four years, he had achieved remarkable progress, establishing his foundation and altar.
Such speed was indeed rare, even in the Taoist sacred ground of the Heavenly Master's Mansion.
"Uncle Lu, please rest. I'll help Brother Luo heal his wounds," Lei Jun said, changing the subject.
Lu Zhaqing's tense nerves relaxed, and he indeed felt a more noticeable weakness, almost disregarding his image as he sat down on the ground.
Luo Haoran was also feeling weak.
Caught off guard by Dong Yang's attack, his chest now bore a bloody hole punched through by Dong Yang's fist, damaging his internal organs.
Lei Jun was grateful to his fellow senior disciple, Wang Guiyuan, for his thoughtful preparations. With various healing medicines and elixirs at hand, he immediately tended to Luo Haoran's wounds, both externally and internally, temporarily stabilizing his condition.
However, as a martial artist, Luo Haoran's qi and blood ran hot, and Dong Yang's unique skill generated a scorching heat that invaded Luo Haoran's body, causing a fever that plunged him into unconsciousness.
Lei Jun looked around and suddenly remembered something. He searched Dong Yang's corpse and found a strange spiritual object, resembling a round bead that emanated a golden light.
With Dong Yang's cultivation level, it would have been impossible for him to stealthily navigate the flooding waters filled with interwoven spiritual energy, let alone stage an ambush.
The true source of their ability to do so lay in this peculiar golden bead.
If not for this bead, Luo Haoran wouldn't have been caught off guard by the ambush.
"Uncle Lu, I'll take Brother Luo and use this treasure to enter the water. With the help of the rushing water's spiritual energy, we can suppress and dissipate the heat in his body," Lei Jun said to Lu Zhaqing, who nodded repeatedly.
Luo Haoran's injuries were severe, and he couldn't endure a long journey at the moment. Even with the Golden Core in hand, Lei Jun didn't dare to take him directly through the waterways from Qing Xiao Lake, so he had to first suppress and treat his wounds.
【Avoid Water Golden Eye】
As if influenced by the light sphere in his mind, Lei Jun's intuition sparked, and a name flashed through his thoughts.
Could this treasure be one of the opportunities that Zhong Zhong had mentioned?
With the help of the Avoid Water Golden Eye and the Avoid Water Talisman, Lei Jun successfully created a small space free of water amid the turbulent waters of the hanging lake above. He then brought Luo Haoran into this space.
Although there was no water in the space, it was filled with aqueous energy, aiding Luo Haoran in suppressing the heat within his body.
His condition improved significantly, and although the medicine's effect didn't wake him up, his body began to heal.
Only then did Lei Jun have the leisure to examine the Avoid Water Golden Eye and the Previously Obtained Jieyi Stone.
These were probably the six-item opportunity and seven-item opportunity that Zhong Zhong had mentioned.
Compared to the Avoid Water Golden Eye, Lei Jun was actually more interested in the Jieyi Stone at the moment.
His original plan to enhance his enlightenment involved the combination of the Fire Marrow Sunfish, the Wei Ji Pot, and the Water Marrow Moonfish, creating a trinity of yin and yang harmony, with water and fire complementing each other.
The Fire Marrow Sunfish and the Water Marrow Moonfish were opposing forces of water and fire.
However, the Jieyi Stone was the complete opposite of the Wei Ji Pot.
So, was it possible to achieve a quadruple unity?
Xu Yuanzhen and Yuan Mobai had both mentioned that the trinity would at least enhance Lei Jun's enlightenment from superior to exceptional.
But whether it could further elevate it to the level of enlightenment was uncertain.
What about a quadruple unity, then?
(End of Chapter)
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