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Chapter 79: 78. Outclassed
Chapter 79: 78. Outclassed
Lei Jun carefully perused the three fortune slips, and the contents took him by surprise.
According to the clues provided by the impressions left by the Heavenly Master Seal, the most probable directions were west and north.
To the west lay Shang Qing He, and to the north, Xin Jiang.
However, the fortune slips indicated that one of these destinations would yield a mediocre result, while the other would be even less fortunate.
As for the favorable option...
Bi Lei Ling, located not far from Lei Jun, was part of the outer regions surrounding Longhu Mountain. It was one of the branch mountain ranges extending outward from the main peak.
The best choice lay close to home? It wasn't impossible, but this judgment seemed somewhat off compared to the clues provided by the Heavenly Master Seal.
Lei Jun was perplexed but, after a moment's thought, decided to take a chance and head to Bi Lei Ling.
On the one hand, the fortune slips had always been accurate.
On the other hand, the reappearance of the Heavenly Master Seal had caused quite a stir, and he was certain that it hadn't gone unnoticed by others.
Even if others were unaware, the presence of Li Zhengxuan, the current bearer of the Heavenly Master Sword, on the mountain, as well as the ongoing battle between the senior elders Li Song and Yu Qing outside, meant that these experts of the Upper Three Heavens would surely have sensed it and would immediately seek out the seal's whereabouts.
They wouldn't take long to reach Xin Jiang and Shang Qing He, certainly faster than Lei Jun.
Thus, Lei Jun decided to follow the suggestion of the favorable fortune slip and take a chance on a cold trail.
The upheaval in the heavens came and went swiftly, and before long, it subsided, leaving the disciples of the Heavenly Master Mansion and the Yellow Heaven's Way gathered around Longhu Mountain filled with curiosity and uncertainty.
However, the initial astonishment soon gave way to rekindled hostilities.
Lei Jun remained calm and followed the others' actions for the time being. Only after they dispersed did he quietly make his way towards Bi Lei Ling.
Upon arriving, he found the area around the mountain ridge shrouded in tranquility, with no signs of conflict between the two sects for the moment. Only in the distant mountains could the faint sounds of battle be heard.
Lei Jun retrieved the Earth Banner, and his spiritual energy transformed into yellow soil, enveloping and concealing him.
He examined the impressions of the Heavenly Master Seal on the flag, but there was no reaction at that moment.
Since he had already come this far, Lei Jun wasted no time in hesitation.
Unperturbed, he settled into a meditative pose, quietly regulating his breathing and cultivating his spirit, biding his time while continuing his cultivation.
After an indeterminate amount of time, the impression of the Heavenly Master Seal on the spirit flag suddenly began to glow faintly.
Lei Jun opened his eyes.
He remained still, refraining from any impulsive actions.
With patience, he observed the surroundings for any signs of activity.
As night fell, the previously quiet Bi Lei Ling suddenly came to life.
Following the sounds, three figures approached Lei Jun's location one after the other.
The three were engaged in battle, with two ganging up on the third.
However, the lone figure was clearly more powerful, holding off the other two with ease and forcing them to flee.
Lei Jun recognized the pair as Li Zhenchang and Chu Andong, whom he had encountered not long ago.
In pursuit was a skinny old man dressed in traditional Nan Huang clothing.
A Gu worm master... Lei Jun's heart stirred.
This skinny old man was truly formidable, evidently carrying an injury, one that didn't seem to have been inflicted by Li Zhenchang and Chu Andong.
Despite his injury, he still had an array of bizarre and venomous Gu worms at his disposal, suppressing the two true disciples of the Heavenly Master Mansion.
Lei Jun observed intently.
The Nan Huang witch clan's lineage of Gu worm masters bore some resemblance to the Daoist Talisman sect of the Daoist school in terms of combat techniques.
At least, they were similar in the lower to middle realms.
Daoist Talisman sect practitioners prepared spiritual talismans in advance, which they could use in battle, consuming minimal spiritual energy while delivering powerful and continuous attacks with a wide array of tactics.
Gu worm masters of the Witch Clan also nurtured spiritual Gu worms, which they released during confrontations to injure their enemies or protect themselves.
However, Daoist Talisman sect practitioners were also renowned for their robust physical training, unafraid of close combat and often seeking hand-to-hand fighting.
In contrast, Nan Huang Gu worm masters mostly maintained their distance from their opponents, minimizing direct contact and favoring mid-range combat, keeping their relatively fragile selves shielded and concealed by the protection of their Gu worms.
For example, the old Gu worm master that Lei Jun was observing had a plethora of formidable techniques, but the one he used most often was called "Blooming Flowers."
Upon release, a vast mist of vibrant colors would engulf the surrounding mountains, obscuring everything in its path.
The old Gu worm master hid within the veil of colorful mist, his other witchery and Gu worms shrouded in its cover. He executed his moves stealthily and cunningly, one after another, leaving his opponents unable to guard against all his tricks.
Li Zhenchang and Chu Andong, as true disciples of the Heavenly Master Mansion, possessed not only exquisite Taoist magic and talisman techniques but also extensive knowledge. Upon seeing this, they immediately released the Blazing Flame Talisman, burning the colorful mist with fierce flames.
However, the old Gu worm master had prepared a large number of Blooming Flower Gu, ensuring the mist remained intact.
He certainly wouldn't sit idly and let these two true disciples of the Heavenly Master Mansion destroy his precious Gu worms.
Concealed by the mist, he unleashed a series of formidable moves:
There was the Madness Gu, driving people insane and clouding their minds.
The Glacial Gu transformed the surroundings into a glacier, freezing everything in its path.
The Golden Armor Gu manifested as a giant golden beetle, acting as a shield and defense.
And the Blast Gu, containing Yin fire, moved flexibly and then exploded on its own, injuring its targets...
Li Zhenchang and Chu Andong used the Calm Heart Talisman to dispel the effects of the Madness Gu, countered the Glacial Gu with the Blazing Flame Talisman, and defended against the Blast Gu with the Golden Lock Talisman. They worked together seamlessly, maintaining their composure.
However, they were at a disadvantage due to the old Gu worm master's superior cultivation realm.
His most formidable technique was a seemingly tiny, yet extremely vicious, golden light. It was almost invisible to the naked eye, and its speed was astonishing as it bit through and pierced the protective Golden Lock Talismans of Li Zhenchang and Chu Andong.
"Golden Silkworm Gu!" Li Zhenchang's expression changed upon recognizing it.
With the defense broken by the Golden Silkworm Gu, other powerful Gu worms joined the fray.
After a fierce battle, the old Gu worm master finally managed to subdue the two true disciples of the Heavenly Master Mansion temporarily.
Chu Andong fell to the ground, his injuries so severe that his life hung in the balance.
Li Zhenchang was frozen solid by the Glacial Gu.
The old Gu worm master himself was not faring well either. He coughed up blood, his spirit weakened, and the wounds on his body reopened, oozing a putrid, bloody liquid. His condition had worsened.
"I'm getting old, truly old. To think that dealing with two juniors from the Lower Three Heavens would leave me in such a state."
He bent over, coughing uncontrollably: "It's mainly because I was injured beforehand... Cough, cough, cough!"
Just when he thought he had finally found a place to hide and recuperate, he had been discovered by these disciples of the Heavenly Master Mansion.
He needed to act quickly, whether it was to silence them or to leave, to prevent more people from showing up... Hmm?!
The old Gu worm master suddenly became alert. Before him stood a tall young Taoist priest, dressed in apricot-yellow robes, indicating that he was also a transmitted disciple of the Heavenly Master Mansion.
"How is this possible?"
Lei Jun stared at the old man in surprise: "There's something on you? Is it because the people from Nan Huang intervened in the third internal strife of the Heavenly Master Mansion back then?"
The impression of the Heavenly Master Seal on the Xirang Banner reacted, pointing towards the old Gu worm master from Nan Huang.
Could it be because there was something on his body?
It could be traced back to when the experts from the Nan Huang Witch Clan intervened in the third internal strife of the Heavenly Master Mansion. Although they were driven back, they managed to take away certain things...
However, from the looks of it, this old Gu worm master himself didn't seem to be aware of the significance of what he possessed.
"However you want to put it..." As Lei Jun spoke, the spiritual talisman in his hand had already been activated.
The old Gu worm master struggled to stop coughing: "Another one who isn't afraid of death. This old man's old bones will have to hold on a little longer and send another young calf to his death!"
As he spoke, a large amount of colorful mist generated by the Blooming Flower Gu once again expanded around him, obscuring everything in the vicinity.
Under this cover, other Gu worms quietly lurked, ready to pounce on their prey.
But the next moment...
"Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Thunder and fire rained down relentlessly.
Lei Jun's Five Thunder Talisman, empowered by the Fire Infused Thunder, covered an area almost comparable to that of the Blooming Flower Gu, instantly dispersing the colorful mist.
As the smoke cleared, the old Gu worm master's astonished expression was revealed: "You... You have the cultivation of the Fourth Heaven?"
Lei Jun's spiritual talisman flashed again: "Whether it is or not is irrelevant. What matters is that it's enough for now."
The old man coughed a couple of times and straightened his back: "Nowadays, even when I encounter some junior, I have to use my true abilities. It seems I'm truly getting old and useless."
"Senior, you're not old at all."
Lei Jun shook his head: "Beating you is as easy as beating a grandson."
(End of Chapter)
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