I come to see Bai Yujing today

Chapter 274 Thunderous Sword Qi Slashes the Sun and Moon

Chen Zhian spoke slowly and deliberately, gazing at the rushing river as he spoke to Qiu Yuanzi.

Qiu Yuanzi's smile vanished, the whisk in his hand fluttered in the wind, but his Taoist robe remained unaffected by the river's ripples, the hem of his garment not fluttering at all.

"That precious mirror is ultimately a treasure of the Dao Xuan Sect, and Chi Xuanzi is an extremely important disciple of our Dao Xuan Sect. General Chen, how could you bewitch people and make them harbor resentment towards our Dao Xuan Sect?"

Qiu Yuanzi sighed: "You are a prodigy of the Great Yu Dynasty, and now you hold the seal of the Great Yu. The sect leader is in seclusion, so I am unwilling to make a move against you."

but……"

At this point, Qiu Yuanzi suddenly looked down at the ground: "But General Chen once killed my Dao Xuan Sect disciple. I no longer wish to argue who is right and who is wrong."

But General Chen's hands are ultimately stained with the blood of my Dao Xuan Sect disciples, and I am unwilling to reason with him or discuss any principles with him, much less stand on the moral high ground.

"But General Chen, you will eventually have to repay the precious mirror of my Dao Xuan Sect and the lives of two of my disciples."

Chen Zhian still didn't look at him, but kept looking at the river not far away. He casually asked, "The treasure mirror was given to me by Chi Xuanzi. If he asks for it back, I will return it."

As for the lives of Zhong Yu and Gu Mei, the two disciples of the Dao Xuan Sect, we both know that this is just your excuse. Your real purpose is still in that mirror, or perhaps in the Dao Xuan Dragon Transformation Diagram in my hand.

You said you didn't want to talk to me about grand principles or philosophies, but in reality, from the moment we met until now, you've been subtly positioning yourself on the side of justice, which is precisely how you want to openly attack me.

Dao Xuan Sect is the seventh largest sect in the world and the number one sect in the Great Yu Dynasty. Chen Zhi'an truly doesn't understand why such a sect could sometimes be so despicable.

Chen Zhian spoke calmly, but his words were extremely impolite.

Qiu Yuanzi frowned and said solemnly, "General Chen has misunderstood. General Chen's status is no longer what it used to be. I am unwilling to take action against General Chen."

Since General Chen owes my Dao Xuan Sect something, he should repay something.

Take, for example, this demonic corpse under General Chen's command!

He had barely finished speaking when he flicked his whisk, and a golden light suddenly shone from his eyes.

Suddenly, the rushing river water surged forth like a water dragon, landing on the ground not far away in the blink of an eye.

Rumble!
A deafening roar resounded!
The ground suddenly exploded, splashing water and surging mud.

A black figure suddenly flew out from the blasted earth.

The black figure was also covered in dark energy, and an incomparably powerful flow of blood energy emanated from it, blooming on the riverbank in the blink of an eye.

Blood energy permeated the riverbank, its intense heat seemingly igniting the surrounding void!

Qiu Yuanzi remained motionless, still sitting cross-legged.

Two golden beams of light fell on the demonic puppet in his eyes. At the same time, a large cauldron appeared behind him, as if suppressing the void and trapping all sides!
The chilling pressure continued to press down, also falling on the demonic puppet.

Chen Zhian activated the Demonic Codex and could clearly sense the immense pressure emanating from Qiu Yuanzi, which was far stronger than Xie Wuju's and probably comparable to Si Yuanzhao's!
At his peak, Si Yuanzhao had already swallowed a wisp of creation energy and was about to ascend to the Creation Realm, making him far stronger than ordinary Heavenly Realm cultivators.

"This Qiu Yuanzi is very likely one of the strongest Tianque figures I have ever encountered, comparable to Si Yuanzhao."

Chen Zhian sensed the oppressive aura and couldn't help but be surprised.

But then he thought again, Dao Xuan Sect is a real behemoth. This Great Yu Xuan Sect is not under the jurisdiction of the Great Yu Dynasty and ranks seventh in the world. If it were not extremely profound, how could it suppress the countless Xuan Sects in the world?

With such a foundation, it's not surprising.

"This person's true essence is profound, and the primordial spirit reflected in his divine appearance is somewhat aged. He is probably over a hundred years old, but he just looks young."

Chen Zhian pondered: "Although my demonic puppet is stronger than many ordinary Heavenly Realm cultivators, I'm afraid that it is simply not enough to contend with such a person, relying solely on the puppet's powerful physical body and blood energy."

This demonic puppet is the physical corpse of a demonic giant. It has been dead for an unknown period of time, and even after its blood and energy have been drained, it is still so powerful.

Chen Zhian was able to defeat ordinary Tianque cultivators with puppets simply by relying on the strength of his physical body.

However, even among the cultivators of the Heavenly Palace, there are varying degrees of strength.

How can an ordinary Heavenly Palace compare to a Heavenly Palace as powerful as Qiu Yuanzi's?

Thus... Chen Zhian took control of the Demonic Codex, while the demonic puppet stood motionless in the distance.

At this moment, Wang Zhao, who was also sitting on the riverbank, was full of fighting spirit and turned to face Chen Zhian.

"General Chen, do you know that once you enter the top ten of the Young Tiger Stele, all the young talents in the world can commit acts of killing, defeat the top ten prodigies of the Young Tiger Stele, and deprive them of their opportunity to become Young Tigers?"

Qiu Yuanzi didn't seem to be in a hurry to move. The aura emanating from the Great Cauldron Divine Image was still locked on the demonic puppet.

It was as if he would strike instantly if the demonic puppet made any unusual movement.

"It's quite a coincidence that I met the young prodigy Wang Zhao here in Heshang Prefecture. General Chen... Do you know that this Wang Zhao came all the way from Lüding Kingdom to Dayu specifically to see you and see just how extraordinary General Chen's talent is, that he was able to reach the fifth position on the Young Tiger Stele with the Innate Realm?"

Qiu Yuanzi's divine essence flowed, landing in Chen Zhian's ear: "If he can kill you, he can seize the opportunity of the fledgling tiger and thus advance further."

Qiu Yuanzi gently flicked his sleeve and turned to look at Wang Zhao.

"Young friend Wang, today the fifth one of the Young Tiger Stele, Chen Zhian, is right in front of you."

Why don't you test his talent and potential with your supernatural abilities? Or perhaps...

Qiu Yuanzi grinned as he said this: "Or... apart from Chen Zhian, the top five on the Young Tiger Stele are Qian Yuanji, Fu Changsheng, Lin Ting, and Lu Zhange, all of whom are figures from the Heavenly Palace Profound Mansion. Their combat power is strong and not inferior to that of the Heavenly Palace."

"Only Chen Zhian has just stepped into the Jade Palace. If you can defeat him, or even kill him, that would be an immense opportunity for him."

Qiu Yuanzi remained seated cross-legged, the mist rising from the river beginning to obscure his body, making him appear hazy and preventing divine detection, leaving it unknown when he would make his move.

The immense pressure prevented Chen Zhian from easily controlling the demonic puppets to take any action using the Demonic Tome, because any unusual movement from the demonic puppets would mean that Qiu Yuanzi would also make a ruthless move.

At this moment...

The aura emanating from Wang Zhao grew increasingly intense, and a powerful fist intent, as heavy as the sun, moon, and stars, permeated his body. Even though Qiu Yuanzi also unleashed his pressure, Wang Zhao's aura was not obscured by this pressure!

Chen Zhian suddenly remembered that Zhou Chu had told him that Wang Zhao, who was in the fifth line of the Young Tiger Stele, practiced the Sun and Moon Fist, and his fist intent was like the sun and moon in the sky, making him unparalleled among the younger generation.

With Wang Zhao right before his eyes, Chen Zhian finally sensed the immense power of this fist spirit.

“Originally ranked fifth on the Young Tiger Stele, my Wang Zhaoxuan has a cultivation level of Xuanfu, but his true combat strength is unknown.” Chen Zhian’s expression remained unchanged: “However, this prodigy of Lüding Kingdom is facing me, his divine spirit is full of fighting spirit, but he has no killing intent whatsoever.”

"Doesn't he want to kill me and steal my opportunity?"

Qiu Yuanzi, equally unaware of Wang Zhao's murderous intent, frowned slightly.

Just then, Wang Zhao finally spoke, saying, "General Chen can rest assured for now... Most people with names and surnames in the world have developed a proud spirit!"
Among them are those who cultivate their skills to the point of ruthlessness, those who sacrifice living beings, and those who specialize in taking advantage of others' opportunities.

But my pride, Wang Zhaozhi, shines like the sun and moon, bright and upright!

I observe that General Chen is only at the Heavenly Gate Realm, and his cultivation is still weak compared to mine.

Even if the path of cultivation is one of survival of the fittest, I am unwilling to go against my martial spirit and deprive you of your opportunity.

I will wait patiently until General Chen's cultivation has improved further, until he is able to fight me head-on.

Wang Zhao spoke slowly. Qiu Yuanzi's brows furrowed even deeper, but he remained expressionless.

Wang Zhao then said, "I came to Dayu specifically to meet General Chen and see just how talented he is."

"General Chen, if you are willing, why not manifest your divine form and activate the Heavenly Gate so that I may have a glimpse of you?"

His tone was sincere, and there was not a trace of murderous intent in his true essence, divine essence, and divine appearance; his words were also convincing.

Qiu Yuanzi flicked his sleeve again, gave a cold snort, but remained silent.

"His fist spirit shines as brightly as the sun and moon... This Wang Zhao is indeed a remarkable figure."

Chen Zhian admired him in his heart, glanced at Qiu Yuanzi with his deep gaze, and nodded slightly to Wang Zhao.

"Your Excellency's lofty aspirations are truly admirable."

Divine physiognomy, primordial spirit, true essence, and supernatural powers are not some secret to be revealed, please take a look!

As soon as Chen Zhian spoke, a heavenly gate appeared and disappeared behind him, and within that gate, Chen Zhian's primordial spirit sat upright.

Above the Heavenly Gate, a deity named Lu Wu roared into the sky, his aura surging, his true essence surging, and his rich divine essence spreading in all directions.

At the same time, another blade of light bloomed from the sky, just like Lu Wu patrolling the world!
In an instant, blazing sword light burst forth in the sky, fierce and mysterious!
"This is Lu Wu's divine power!"

Wang Zhao took a deep breath and said, "General Chen, please allow me to take a look!"

As Wang Zhao spoke, a frost-like wind suddenly swept past his brow bone.

But then, his two eyelids, as thin as cicada wings, slowly lifted, and the world fell silent—his left eye burst forth with golden light, like the sun falling into dust, and crimson flames surged within it as if the sunlight were swallowing fire snakes; his right eye emanated a faint, clear light, like snow falling from the moon palace, and the cold tide in his eyes condensed into a moonlit ice wheel.

"The fist's spirit enters the eye!"

Qiu Yuanzi's expression shifted slightly, realizing just how profound Wang Zhao's background truly was.

The next instant, the world trembled before the fist spirit in his eyes moved, and the surrounding sea of ​​clouds was torn in two by the light of his pupils. One half burned into flowing fire and crimson clouds, and the other half froze into black ice and jade dust.

Three zhang away, a century-old gnarled pine tree silently crumbled. First, the bark split open with glass-like patterns, then star-like marks appeared on the wood, and finally it turned into wisps of golden dust that scattered with the wind.

"What a powerful punch!"

Upon witnessing this scene, Chen Zhian couldn't help but feel admiration.

He was about to offer a few words of praise... when suddenly a sense of foreboding washed over him!
Wang Zhao's gaze had now fallen upon Chen Zhian, and then upon the Heavenly Gate, Divine Image, and Primordial Spirit behind him...

The fist spirit that intertwined the sun and moon had already pierced through the void. Wherever it reached, Chen Zhian felt as if the divine essence he emitted was being exposed to the scorching sun and eroded by the cold moon. Fine cracking sounds rang out in the void, just like a porcelain body being fired in the extremes of ice and fire!

Qiu Yuanzi's eyes showed surprise, then he smiled.

"Thoughtful, not bad!"

Why did he praise it?
This was because a mysterious palace had already stood behind Wang Zhao at this moment, with a divine image of the Sun, Moon and Toad appearing and disappearing.

The powerful fist energy was like the sun bursting forth with light, transforming into a hundred-foot-long rainbow that stretched across the void.

It was like a cold moon tilting down from the sky, its pale silver light like a celestial river hanging upside down, silently spreading across the vast wilderness!
The Golden Crow Falls to Earth!
[The Jade Toad Swallows the Sky!]
In an instant, two powerful supernatural abilities took shape.

Once the fist's essence solidifies, it is like a three-legged golden crow flapping its wings to strike, seizing the person's primordial spirit and obliterating all tangible and intangible things.

Another type of fist-spirit divine power is a divine appearance divine power. The sun and moon toad behind him opened its mouth and spat out cold light that turned into sharp edges, slashing out in an interlocking pattern, heading straight for Chen Zhian's primordial spirit and heavenly gate.

All of this happened too fast. In just a moment, it was as if the world had lost its light and the sun and moon had fallen. The true energy within his opponent Wang Zhao's body had already gone berserk and was charging towards him!

"die!"

Once Wang Zhao made his move, he used all his strength, wanting to sever Chen Zhian's physical body, Heavenly Gate, Primordial Spirit, and Divine Appearance, and seize his opportunity as the fledgling tiger.

"Wang Zhao went so far as to conceal his true intentions with his words, which made me careless!"

Chen Zhian's eyes flickered, and he already understood Wang Zhao's desire for opportunity.

In his pursuit of opportunity, Wang Zhao resorted to any means necessary.

"You are unworthy of this name!"

A cold glint flashed in Chen Zhian's eyes.

These two peerless divine abilities, filled with killing intent, were mixed with Wang Zhao's fledgling tiger divine ability [Sun and Moon Eyes], and attacked with their fist spirits.

At first glance, it was as if the sun and moon were in sync, with golden and silver light blooming in the void and exploding through the void like glass shattering!
Qiu Yuanzi smiled, and his primordial spirit behind him also gathered supernatural powers. The whisk in his hand flew long and transformed into a white line prison, completely trapping the demonic puppet.

To prevent Chen Zhian from escaping using the demonic puppet.

"The two divine abilities that Wang Zhao used to catch him off guard were enough to kill a Heavenly Palace expert."

Even if Chen Zhian possessed immense resources, he was merely a cultivator from the Heavenly Gate. Even if he had a first-grade Xuan treasure, or perhaps a supreme treasure, he probably wouldn't have enough time to activate it!

"He's doomed! But at least we've rid the Dao Xuan Sect of a major threat!"

Qiu Yuanzi's mind was racing, his divine energy was overflowing, and his supernatural powers descended.

Wang Zhao's gaze was as sharp as iron!

"The Kingdom of Lüding is still in chaos, and I need the opportunity of a young tiger to protect the king."

General Chen, this was a despicable act on my part! After your death, I will surely offer sacrifices to you every year!

The surrounding area for miles had become a dead zone, where the sunlight burned the soul and the moonlight corroded the bones, directly killing Chen Zhi'an!
Chen Zhian was not far from Wang Zhao, and at this moment it seemed that he had no time to react.

The two supernatural powers thus fell into Chen Zhian's Heavenly Gate!
"Please grant me the opportunity to become a tiger cub, General Chen!" Wang Zhao's heart leaped with joy.

Chen Zhian's life seemed to be about to end under these two supernatural powers.

But just then...

Chen Zhian suddenly raised his hand, but the jade sword at his waist was still not drawn.

A terrifying bolt of lightning sword energy soared out from the hilt of the sword!

The moment that thunderous sword energy appeared, it was like a divine punishment descending upon the world. The blinding purple and white lightning instantly tore through the sky, actually splitting Wang Zhao's two divine abilities, [Golden Crow Falls to Earth] and [Jade Toad Devours the Heavens], apart!

The sword energy didn't dissipate; instead, it condensed in the void into a menacing, scaled thunder dragon. With a roar, it swallowed the crimson flames and icy tide formed from the Sun and Moon Fist Souls whole. Its tail swept across, and Wang Zhao groaned, retreating seven steps. With each step, a deep crater exploded beneath his feet, filled with intertwined lightning and fire, clearly indicating he had been injured by the aftershocks of the sword energy. Blood continuously gushed from his mouth; he was severely wounded!
Wang Zhao was utterly shocked!

"What kind of sword energy is this? It's so powerful!"

"Hmm...it seems that the target of this sword energy is not me!"

Wang Zhao's primordial spirit was dim, and his body was covered in blood.

The remaining divine essence clearly sensed that... the target of this terrifying thunder dragon sword energy was not himself who had attacked Chen Zhian, but Qiu Yuanzi who was still sitting on the riverbank!
"Chen Zhian actually possesses such sword energy; he intends to use it to kill Qiu Yuanzi!"

(End of this chapter)