Chapter 532: First-Class Expanding Opportunity, Primordial Purple Energy (Part 2)

Chapter 532: First-Class Expanding Opportunity, Primordial Purple Energy (Part 2)

On this trip, a young disciple from his clan served as his driver.

Together with Qiu Xuanhe in the carriage were Huo Zhen, the current head of the Huo Clan in Yuanzhou, and You Yue Ning, the master of Rainy Pavilion, who originally belonged to the Confucian New Learning but had recently switched sides, aspiring to become the future head of the Yu Clan in Jiyang.

The situation had seemed to be improving.

You Yue Ning had defected to the Confucian Old Learning.

Although the leader of the Confucian New Learning, the Sage King of Confucianism, Jiao Feiyang, was not dead, he had suffered severe injuries.

With one less leader and one more defector, the balance of power in the Confucian Thousand World was shifting.

In addition to You Yue Ning, Huo Zhen, who had mediated the situation, also benefited from this change.

Unexpectedly, the Time Abyss suddenly encountered a mishap, not only disrupting the original situation in the Thousand World but also directly threatening the ancestral lands of the Huo Clan in Yuanzhou and the Yu Clan members who had migrated westward.

Huo Zhen and You Yue Ning hurried back to this side, and Qiu Li accompanied Qiu Xuanhe on the journey.

The Great Annihilation Bodhisattva, Zheng Baiyu, and the Hundred Eyes Demon Tree took turns creating chaos, leaving behind a huge mess and a hope that moved people from all directions.

Qiu Li was also heading towards Yuzhou in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River.

Qiu Xuanhe and the other two were instructed to stay behind. On the one hand, they were to stabilize the Time Abyss and prevent any reckless actions that might affect the human world below, including Yuanzhou. On the other hand, they were to investigate the source of the strange changes in the Golden Shore, Purple Sea, and Silver Abyss.

On the Confucian New Learning side, Lian Feng and Zhang Zhuo were also paying attention to this place.

Although Wu Hailin and Yan Aoyun had left for other reasons, with their cultivation and insight, it was not difficult to see that the current changes in the Time Abyss were extraordinary and must have a cause.

Qiu Xuanhe, Huo Zhen, and You Yue Ning were currently located in the middle of the Golden Shore.

As soon as they sensed further changes in the Golden Shore, they became immediately alert.

As Confucian Sages, the three of them had exceptional perception abilities and vaguely felt that the current changes in the Golden Shore were related to someone from the Daoist sect.

Due to the connections with Zhang Wantu, Zheng Baiyu, and the previous Gao Tian Sui, the first thought that came to their minds was that a Daoist expert from the Jiutian Shidi Grand Thousand World had come over.

Lei Jun quietly observed the three of them, who were filled with suspicion and uncertainty. Qiu Xuanhe spoke up and ordered the younger members of the clan to slow down the speed of the chariot.

He had no relationship with Jiao Feiyang, one of the leaders of the Confucian New Learning, and there were no personal grudges between him and Qiu Xuanhe, Huo Zhen, and You Yue Ning.

Although he disliked the Confucian Old Learning, being separated by the Time Abyss and residing in two different worlds, Master Lei did not hold a grudge against them and would not have come specifically to cause trouble for the Confucian Old Learning.

However, since they had met by chance, there was nothing more to say.

The Confucian Old Learning was detestable to him.

These three people in front of him were especially annoying.

According to the news that Zhang Wantu had heard from Jiao Feiyang, You Yue Ning not only pretended to be attacked to lure Jiao Feiyang to his rescue but also personally stabbed Jiao Feiyang with a sword. Together with Qiu Li and other Old Learning experts, they ambushed Jiao Feiyang, making their allegiance clear.

Although Jiao Feiyang had a strong foundation, he was caught off guard and buried in the trap. He had to rely on his Merit Monument to revive himself.

Even so, if it weren't for Zhang Wantu's timely arrival, the newly revived and weak Jiao Feiyang would have been chased down and killed by Qiu Li, You Yue Ning, and others.

...What a bunch of troublemakers.

Lei Jun sighed inwardly.

In the next moment, his Dao Realm Mystic Wall · Yin-Yang Universe enveloped the chariot on the Golden Shore.

Qiu Xuanhe and the others, who had been vigilant of their surroundings, were shocked.

In an instant, the three Confucian Sages simultaneously opened their own 'Home, Nation, and World', confronting Lei Jun's Dao Realm Mystic Wall.

The boundaries of the worlds collided and rubbed against each other, compressing each other.

Qiu Xuanhe and the others looked up and saw Lei Jun standing in the center of the opened Dao Realm Mystic Wall, bathed in the light of countless stars, his gaze fixed on them.

"Daoist of the Talisman School, Xuanxiaozi?!"

Due to the connections with Zhang Wantu, Zheng Baiyu, and Xiao Chunhui, people in the Confucian Thousand World, such as Qiu Xuanhe, You Yue Ning, and Huo Zhen, the top figures of their respective factions, were not unfamiliar with Lei Jun's appearance.

Upon recognizing Lei Jun, Huo Zhen began to chant in a deep voice:

"Haste makes waste."

Before he could finish speaking, a brand-new Merit Monument had already condensed and stood at the border between his 'Home, Nation, and World' and Lei Jun's Dao Realm Mystic Wall.

The profound meaning of the subtle words, which the Ninefold Heaven's perfect Confucian scholar began to comprehend, became even more subtle at the second level of Confucian Sage. Combined with the Merit Monument, it could make the subtle meaning of words effective within a certain range of the natural environment, as if setting rules for this heaven and earth by containing the heavenly constitution in one's mouth.

Huo Zhen had heard that this Daoist with the surname Lei had an extremely high level of physical cultivation, escape techniques, and movement skills.

His abilities surpassed those of ordinary second-level Immortal Realm cultivators.

Even among third-level Immortal Realm cultivators, those who could compare to him were extremely rare.

Therefore, the first thought that popped into Huo Zhen's mind was to restrict Lei Jun's speed.

Qiu Xuanhe and You Yue Ning were also not slow, and they took the same action, intending to restrict Lei Jun's abilities from all aspects.

As the Merit Monument condensed, Lei Jun didn't make any moves, but he could clearly sense that numerous invisible shackles were starting to slow down his movements and steps.

Not only Lei Jun was affected.

The chariot on the opposite side, within the influence of the Merit Monument, also showed signs of slowing down, as if it had suddenly gained several times its weight.

The impact on Lei Jun was limited, and even with Huo Zhen's subtle words taking effect, Lei Jun's speed was still far quicker than theirs.

However, Lei Jun stood calmly in the center of the Yin-Yang Universe, not rushing to approach them.

With him as the center, a huge black and white Taiji Diagram unfolded, and strands of exquisite light radiated outward.

Under the illumination of the light, Huo Zhen's Merit Monument trembled slightly and then began to dissipate and disintegrate, as if turning to ashes.

Huo Zhen and the others were shocked by this sight.

The news they had heard about Lei Jun did not include such vast divine abilities.

With Lei Jun's third Sage Art · Supreme Non-Ultimate True Solution in effect, Huo Zhen's Merit Monument shattered and disintegrated, unable to sustain itself.

Caught off guard, the group of Confucian cultivators on the opposite side completely lost their chance to disperse and escape at the first opportunity.

As Lei Jun's Dao Realm Mystic Wall continued to compress, it shattered the 'Home, Nation, and World' of Qiu Xuanhe, You Yue Ning, and Huo Zhen.

Qiu Xuanhe and the others immediately lost their ability to fight back and were all captured by Lei Jun's Dao Realm Mystic Wall.

Upon entering the Dao Realm Mystic Wall · Yin-Yang Universe, the chariot trembled, and several people were flung out.

Qiu Xuan He, still unsteady, swiftly drew his sword from its sheath and shouted.

The vast and solemn sword aura filled the four directions, permeating the dark universe and starry sky.

Amidst his shout, disregarding his family, he summoned an empty chariot and took control himself.

Qiu Xuan He sat back in the driver's seat, and the chariot underwent a transformation.

As the chariot's frame glowed, it seemed to create shadows like clones, instantly forming an orderly chariot formation. The layers of light and shadow stood in readiness, exuding a solemn and deadly aura.

The numerous chariots following Qiu Xuan He's chariot, though empty, appeared to have figures within, all obeying Qiu Xuan He's command.

The solemn and vast aura enveloped the four directions, and from it, a disciplined army emerged, their iron horses and weaponry exuding a unified aura.

However, before the chariot formation could fully unfold, four majestic cities rose from the ground, instantly covering Qiu Xuan He and his massive chariot formation.

The twelve thunder gates were all closed, but within the Thunder Emperor City, countless wondrous scenes intertwined.

The Pure Yang Immortal Thunder, Nine Heavens Immortal Thunder, Immortal Capital Thunder, Jade Pivot Immortal Thunder, Great Thunder Immortal Thunder, Purple Mansion Immortal Thunder, Pure Yin Immortal Thunder, Dark Heaven Immortal Thunder, Earth Origin Immortal Thunder, Netherworld Immortal Thunder, Six Void Immortal Thunder, and Jade Gate Immortal Thunder—a total of twelve types of divine thunder—resounded together within the city.

The holistic ten scenes of Yin and Yang and the Tai Chi Twelve Thunder Gates' mysteries intertwined.

The Thunder Emperor City transformed once more, becoming:

The Ji Zi Immortal City.

Enveloped by the immortal city, Qiu Xuan He was isolated from both the inside and outside worlds, unable to return to the Grand Thousand World or even to Lei Jun's Yin-Yang Universe.

The top figure of the Qi Lu Qiu Clan paled at this moment.

The Qiu Clan had inherited the extraordinary talent of eight measures of talent, a divine stroke of luck in Confucianism, and not just one person in this generation was born with such a talent.

Those with eight measures of talent could more easily harness the spiritual energy of heaven and earth in their surroundings and even interfere with nature. Their words carried great power.

Qiu Xuan He had been studying and cultivating quietly, and through constant summary of his experiences, he became increasingly adept at utilizing his extraordinary talent.

His first divine art was named 'Seizing the Initiative', a rare skill among Confucian cultivators, allowing him to unleash his full power and seize the upper hand from the start.

By taking the initiative, his talent of eight measures became even more effective, making it harder for opponents to turn the tables.

As for Qiu Xuan He's second divine art, named 'Advancing and Retreating Boundaries', he combined his solemn and vast aura with the concept of family, country, and the world, establishing boundaries in all directions and limiting his opponents from escaping the influence of his talent and immortal merit.

This allowed him to seize the initiative and pursue his advantage, turning it into a decisive victory.

But at this moment, both Qiu Xuan He and his boundaries were trapped within Lei Jun's Ji Zi Immortal City.

Within the city, Lei Jun's figure was nowhere to be seen, only his voice echoing:

"You and I are both stones, but I have one stone and eight measures. You still owe me eight measures, so slowly repay me."

Qiu Xuan He took a deep breath, calming himself.

Regardless of the situation, he needed to escape this predicament first.

Combining the meaning of 'Seizing the Initiative' with his talent of eight measures and solemn and vast aura, Qiu Xuan He commanded the chariot formation, unleashing a mighty force to break through the surrounding siege.

But within the city, various thunderous lights shone.

First, the purple Nine Heavens Immortal Thunder, golden Pure Yang Immortal Thunder, red Immortal Capital Thunder, blue Jade Pivot Immortal Thunder, and blue-purple Purple Mansion Immortal Thunder—the five Yang Thunders—appeared, combining to form the Yang Nine Heavens Five Thunders Righteous Law. A vast thunderous sea surged, directly clashing with Qiu Xuan He's chariot formation.

Next, the black Dark Heaven Immortal Thunder, silver Pure Yin Immortal Thunder, earth-yellow Earth Origin Immortal Thunder, blood-red Netherworld Immortal Thunder, and colorful Jade Gate Immortal Thunder—the five Yin Thunders—merged to form the Yin Nine Earth Five Thunders Righteous Law. Silently, they enveloped and attacked the chariot formation that had already lost its momentum.

The Yin-Yang Five Thunders Righteous Law combined the symbols of Jia Wood and Yi Wood, converging into a destructive thunderous sea that submerged Qiu Xuan He's chariot formation.

The Yin-Yang Two Poles Heaven-Earth Sword Formation, combined with the colorless Six Void Immortal Thunder and white Great Thunder Immortal Thunder, evolved into countless magnetic sword lights, slicing and dicing the boundaries formed by Qiu Xuan He's solemn and vast aura, reaching right before his face.

Outside the Ji Zi Immortal City, Huo Zhen and You Yue Ning felt Qiu Xuan He's solemn and vast aura rapidly weakening, and their hearts tightened.

Lei Jun himself stood outside the city, hands behind his back, not waiting for the two to speak before approaching them.

Seeing this, Huo Zhen and You Yue Ning swallowed the words they were about to say and instead focused on strengthening their solemn and vast aura.

The Huo Clan of Yuanzhou had a chance to nurture the divine stroke of luck, 'Moving Heaven and Earth', in their Confucian bone structure.

As the top cultivator of the contemporary Huo Clan, Huo Zhen had already cultivated to the second level of Confucian Sage. At this moment, his solemn and vast aura surged, and his figure seemed to merge with nature itself.

Even within Lei Jun's Dao Realm Mystic Wall, Huo Zhen still exuded the wonders of nature.

His first divine art, 'With Heaven and Earth's Longevity', strengthened both his soul and body, prolonging his lifespan and nurturing his mind and body, allowing him to breathe in harmony with the world.

On this foundation, Huo Zhen had achieved another profound transformation, named 'With Sun and Moon's Radiance'.

At this moment, his body glowed, resembling the brilliance of the sun and moon.

The solemn and vast sword aura transformed into sharp sword lights, attacking Lei Jun from all directions with extreme ferocity.

Huo Zhen's second divine art was named 'Nine Chapters of the Bright Moon', and with the Confucian ritual instrument, nine bright moons rose around him.

The moonlight enveloped Lei Jun, and the frigid light converged into pillars, attacking Lei Jun from all sides.

As the nine bright moons attacked, they moved in a rhythmic pattern, making it extremely difficult to predict their movements.

But Lei Jun completely ignored Huo Zhen's three-dimensional and ever-changing attacks.

His Supreme Purity Eight Sceneries Treasure Cape unfolded, shrouding Lei Jun in mist and fog, manifesting an illusory eight-scenery palace.

Within it, the Vastness Profound Seal took effect, and the eight-scenery palace subtly transformed into a Vastness Profound Academy, displaying an astonishing defense against Confucian Sage Huo Zhen's attacks.

The sun and moon lights dissipated into nothingness.

This illusory academy changed its position according to Lei Jun's movements.

However, Lei Jun's movements were too erratic, causing the vast academy to create countless phantoms within the Yin-Yang Universe.

As Lei Jun's body moved with unimaginable speed, it was beyond human perception. Even without manifesting the True Body of the Thunder Emperor, he effortlessly shattered the Nine Wheels of Bright Moon, the transformed Nine Chapters of Bright Moon, created by Huo Zhen.

You Yue Ning stood side by side with Huo Zhen, ready to face the challenge.

Huo Zhen took the lead in the attack, while You Yue Ning provided defense for both of them.

It wasn't that he held back, but rather that he had his own reasons.

You Yue Ning was determined to fight for his family's legacy. He wasn't one to cherish his life, which was why he dared to confront Jiao Feiyang, a Confucian Sage King, in the Third Level Immortal Realm, alongside Qiu Li and Qiu Xuanhe.

However, his style of combat was always like this when facing others.

You Yue Ning possessed an innate talent at the level of a Confucian Divine Brush, known as 'See the Wise and Strive to Match Them'.

With such talent, his progress in cultivation through studying and nurturing his energy far surpassed his peers.

When he encountered someone of a higher cultivation realm during his daily cultivation, the influence of 'See the Wise and Strive to Match Them' would accelerate his progress, making it the most beneficial innate talent for Confucian cultivators.

In actual combat, 'Divine Brush · See the Wise and Strive to Match Them' could even have a similar effect to that of a Daoist Talisman Immortal from the Celestial Market Realm, allowing You Yue Ning to elevate himself and surpass his opponents in certain aspects, and this advantage was already present before he achieved Sainthood.

Unlike Qiu Xuanhe, who sought to seize the initiative, You Yue Ning's style of combat when facing others had always been to first establish a solid foundation, step by step, constantly accumulating strength, and seeking to counter-attack from a position of defense.

He summarized his learnings, constantly refining and integrating them, and after achieving Sainthood, his first Divine Art was named 'Step by Step'.

At this time, combining it with his refined treasure, the Pavilion Umbrella, and the Divine Art · Step by Step, his defense became even stronger, protecting both himself and Huo Zhen.

Under the influence of 'See the Wise and Strive to Match Them', You Yue Ning could clearly sense that his attack power and destructive power were increasing linearly.

This showed that the gap between him and Lei Jun was the greatest in this aspect...

Such a discovery made You Yue Ning's heart tighten.

They were in Lei Jun's Dao Realm Mystic Wall, but Lei Jun didn't feel that his opponent had brought him much tangible improvement.

The Celestial Market Realm hadn't shown any effect, but the main improvement was in... the ability to revive and heal through the Eternal Fame Merit Monument.

Lei Jun calmly looked at the Pavilion Umbrella, and You Yue Ning's vast and profound aura seemed to form layer upon layer of city walls and fortifications.

As his thoughts stirred, the Ji Zi Immortal City on the other side trembled slightly.

At this moment, Huo Zhen and You Yue Ning simultaneously realized that they could no longer sense Qiu Xuanhe's aura.

The gate of the Ji Zi Immortal City opened, and from within, an endless, profound, and extreme light shone forth, replacing the gate.

It was as if a gigantic Yin-Yang Diagram was standing in front of the Ji Zi Immortal City, rotating under the fusion of Yin and Yang, and the power of Three Yang Return to Tai Chi was condensed, showcasing Lei Jun's Divine Art · Yin-Yang Fusion Illumination. The light shone directly upon Huo Zhen and You Yue Ning.

You Yue Ning exerted his full strength, combining 'Step by Step' with the ritual treasure, and his defense was as solid as that of a typical Guardian Golden Body Venerable.

However, Lei Jun's Yin-Yang Fusion Illumination had always been able to penetrate the defense of a Guardian Venerable of the same realm.

Both Zhou Tian Daoren in the past and You Yue Ning now had the same realization.

Compared to Lei Jun's body movement speed, which surpassed countless martial arts experts, the explosive power and destructive force of his supernatural abilities were always the most exceptional, far exceeding the standards of cultivators of the same realm.

Under the Yin-Yang Fusion Illumination, You Yue Ning's 'Step by Step' instantly crumbled.

Huo Zhen, who had previously ridden in the Qiu family's chariot, quickly summoned his own Huo family's chariot.

But under Lei Jun's Yin-Yang Fusion Illumination attack, the white jade chariot also instantly turned into nothingness.

Lei Jun looked at Huo Zhen and shook his head, "You cherish the heavens, yet you defile it."

Huo Zhen's body was enveloped in a light screen of 'With Heaven and Earth's Longevity', and he tumbled out of the chariot to dodge.

You Yue Ning also clenched his teeth.

The Pavilion Umbrella, which had been opened to synchronize with 'Step by Step' for defense, suddenly closed.

The Pavilion Umbrella pointed upwards, resembling a sword, with its tip like a sword blade, emitting a chilling aura.

After the first Divine Art · Step by Step, it was the second Divine Art · Sword of Sacrifice!

A decisive strike, sacrificing oneself to defeat the enemy.

After solidifying his defense, You Yue Ning launched a fierce counterattack, seeking to defeat his opponent in one move.

However, today, You Yue Ning couldn't maintain the defense of 'Step by Step'.

He had no choice but to counterattack with all his strength, seeking a final chance.

The powerful attack brought by 'See the Wise and Strive to Match Them' was all added to the sword-transformed Pavilion Umbrella, and the overflowing sword energy and intent condensed into a single beam, which was even more shocking than the defense of 'Step by Step' just now.

However, the Yin-Yang Diagram on the Ji Zi Immortal City changed.

It was as if two identical Yin-Yang Diagrams merged into one at this moment.

The Yin-Yang Diagram also became black and white, and as it rotated, it emitted a light that was more profound and dazzling than before, silently illuminating the Yin-Yang Universe and traversing the boundless void.

Yin-Yang Fusion Illumination · Universe's Radiant Light.

Facing You Yue Ning's all-out decisive sword strike, Lei Jun countered with his own attack.

As the Universe's Radiant Light enveloped You Yue Ning, Lei Jun's body disappeared from its original position, as if ignoring time and space, and reappeared directly in front of Huo Zhen.

Lei Jun raised his hand, and in the center of his palm, the black and white Yin-Yang Diagram rotated, scattering points of light.

With the Supreme Non-Ultimate True Solution, he casually waved his hand and shattered the light screen of 'With Heaven and Earth's Longevity' that enveloped Huo Zhen's entire body.

Huo Zhen's physical body instantly lost its previous resilience.

Behind Lei Jun, You Yue Ning's body was submerged in the Universe's Radiant Light, and he couldn't even scream as he instantly turned to ashes.

"He is the filth that defiles the heavens and earth."

Lei Jun didn't need to turn back to look, as he thrust his spotless arm forward like a spear, piercing Huo Zhen's chest.

Huo Zhen let out a muffled groan as his body shattered into pieces.

Lei Jun withdrew his pristine arm and gestured towards the direction of the Ji Zi Immortal City.

An eleven-section green bamboo staff, filled with pure energy, flew out of the city and into the air.

Having already defeated Qiu Xuanhe, who couldn't rely on the Eternal Fame Merit Monument to revive in the Confucian Sage Land of Qi Lu, Qiu Xuanhe now separately shattered the souls of You Yue Ning and Huo Zhen, completely severing their chances of survival, eliminating three Confucian Sages in a single day.

(End of Chapter)

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