Great Zhou Martial Immortal

Chapter 39 Shameless

You think I'll just do whatever you ask? Are you trying to teach me how to do things?

The words have already been spoken; to casually untie them now would be tantamount to deceiving the emperor.

Furthermore, one must also study the "Forging Gold Chapter" and learn the "Heavenly Cutting Hand" and the "Taiyi Beacon Cloud Finger".

I don't have that kind of free time!

Lu Chenyuan inwardly grumbled, but on the surface he smiled bitterly and said, "Your Highness, it's not that I'm trying to shirk responsibility. The Four Symbols Revolving Heart Wheel and the Nine Palaces Thousand Machine Lock are like heaven and earth. I can 'see' the 34,000 variations of the Thousand Machine Lock clearly, but the Revolving Heart Wheel is arranged according to the Qimen Dunjia system, with more than 700,000 variations. Even I would find it difficult to see through. Moreover, if I make a mistake, I will be trapped in a deadly situation. Even if I were indestructible, I couldn't withstand the 'White Tiger Carrying a Corpse'."

"I'm not sending you to your death..."

Li Lingyue immediately said, "I'm asking for your help. Let's all work together to untangle this as soon as possible, so as to avoid causing a bigger commotion..."

Lu Chenyuan looked at her strangely: "Does Your Highness think that the Hidden Immortal left behind the Mechanized City to allow people to pool their wisdom and efforts?"

Li Lingyue was taken aback.

Lu Chenyuan said, "The Buddhist Platform Sutra says: 'Without arising ordinary or holy views, without interpreting Nirvana, true enlightenment transcends words and reasoning, and must wait for the natural ripening of conditions.' The Daoists also say: 'Without encountering a sage to impart profound secrets, empty words will only leave one weary and tongue parched.' If collective wisdom and effort could solve the Hidden Immortal's test, wouldn't he have simply made the Wheel of Reincarnation public? Hiding it in a secret room and setting up numerous obstacles is clearly to leave the 'Heavenly Craft Scroll' to a truly destined person..."

Li Lingyue seemed to be deep in thought.

Zen Master Yunhe stroked his beard and smiled as he watched Lu Chenyuan speak eloquently.

When this kid isn't reckless and audacious, he's really impeccable.

Lu Chenyuan continued, "Now that Yuantai has taken over the Mechanical City, they should have seen those mechanical creations. What did they say?"

Li Lingyue shook her head: "Exquisite craftsmanship, divine skill, even Ying Wuqiu couldn't understand it."

The most frustrating thing in the world is that all skills are out in the open, yet they are difficult to understand.

Just like the "Lü Lü Yi" (律吕仪) sold by Pei Ji, which were openly sold, but others just couldn't make them.

Do not……

Li Lingyue thought of her golden birdcage and turned her gaze to Lu Chenyuan...

Perhaps someone can...

Lu Chenyuan spread his hands: "See? This is just a mechanical beast, not a puppet, and it's already so hard to understand. Without truly extraordinary talent, even if we work together to unlock the Heart Wheel, I'm afraid we still won't be able to make good use of the 'Heavenly Craft Scroll'."

Most importantly, this skill is not technology; it is not materialistic, but purely idealistic!
It relies on ethereal energies such as divine sense, vital energy, and talisman arrays.

Lu Chenyuan had specifically researched that the most crucial component of the puppet technique, and the foundation upon which it possesses a soul, is something called the "spiritual core."

This thing is like a chip in later generations, but it is carved by the puppeteer with divine sense using cloud patterns. It has a strong personal imprint, and the puppets equipped with it only obey the orders of the puppeteer.

Puppet masters generally do not sell puppets. Even if they do, others only have the right to control them, but cannot truly rewrite the spirit core.

Its true master is still the same puppeteer who shares the same origin as the spirit core.

Unlike mechanical beasts that anyone can control, mechanical puppets are something that are destined to be impossible to mass-produce!
The "Heavenly Crafts Scroll" is destined to be comprehended only by those with extraordinary comprehension!
Lu Chenyuan never overestimated himself. He didn't think he was the only one who could solve it, but he also didn't underestimate himself. Even if someone could solve it, they wouldn't be someone you could find easily.

Moreover, he wasn't very interested in the "Heavenly Crafts Scroll," considering it optional. Even if someone could unlock the Heart Wheel and learn the Heavenly Crafts Scroll, he wouldn't feel anything special.

Even the most powerful mechanical puppets are still external objects.

He still values ​​himself more.

Of course, if the puppets are truly as indistinguishable from real people as the legends suggest, then... well, that's a different story.

Lu Chenyuan asked curiously, "Who were the people involved in this collaborative effort?"

Li Lingyue said, "The experts from the Inner Guard are Ying Wuqiu, the chief craftsman of the Ministry of Works is Mao Poluo, the director of the Inner Court's Shanggong Bureau is Song Zhenyue, and the deputy commander of the elite Imperial Guard 'Thousand Cavalry' is Jiang Zhanqiu."

Lu Chenyuan asked, "Is that all?"

Li Lingyue said, "Others are unreliable. The 'Heavenly Craft Scroll' is of great importance, and only trusted confidants are allowed to enter."

The chances of it being solved are even lower.

Lu Chenyuan thought to himself, these people all have their own duties and are busy with official business. Where would they find the time and energy to study mechanical arts? They also lack insight, so the outcome is already predictable.

Lu Chenyuan relaxed even more. Things should be done one by one. He immediately assured him, "Today we learn martial arts, tomorrow we report on our duties. As for Xiao Hanchuan... people who know how to disguise themselves are the hardest to catch. The best way is to set a trap and lure him in. We can work on Ashina Yan and Hui Yeqing... but I don't think he will fall for it."

Li Lingyue nodded: "Judging from Hui Yeqing's testimony, he is cold-hearted, treacherous and vicious. He would not risk his life to save someone. Be careful when you go out, and also your father and sister... Don't they want to move? It would be safer near Yuantai."

“I already told them yesterday.”

Lu Chenyuan sighed helplessly, "My father can't bear to part with that shop, not because of the money, but because of my mother... He's not the kind of person who hides away for safety. And my sister, keeping her locked up in the house all the time isn't a good idea either. I'll have to trouble Your Highness with this matter..."

"it is good."

Li Lingyue agreed quickly, her smile vanishing as soon as it appeared: "I'll arrange the manpower. You're now the leader of the Suiming Pavilion, and your family needs extra protection. It just so happens that someone has taken a liking to your sister's talent. If you don't mind, let her protect your family and teach her martial arts while you're at it."

"Of course, I would love to."

Lu Chenyuan trusted the people she sent. If Li Lingyue didn't even have this much skill in managing people, then he could consider replacing her. He was here to be a gigolo, not a babysitter.

Lu Chenyuan looked into her eyes: "Thank you, Your Highness."

Li Lingyue was most afraid of his flirtatious eyes and immediately looked away: "No need, no need to be so polite..."

The hall fell silent for a moment, with only a faint, lingering emotion between them.

Jin Ni looked left and right, sensing that something was off.

Zen Master Yunhe sighed inwardly, "This is too disregard for others. I am still here!"
He turned and left, transforming into a wisp of smoke, leaving the space to the young couple.

Lu Chenyuan originally thought that Li Lingyue would leave when they reached the stage of "having nothing to say", but today she was unusually thick-skinned and was able to hold on. Instead of leaving, she strode to the Sumeru pedestal and picked up the book "The Hand of the Heavenly Judge".

"Before the swords are forged, their power already resounds; with a single palm strike, ten thousand armors crumble..."

She read aloud the poem inscribed on the title page, somewhat surprised: "You actually chose this one? Didn't you see the annotations?"

Lu Chenyuan's lips curled slightly: "What? Does Your Highness think I can't master it?"

Li Lingyue turned around and looked him up and down, deliberately raising her chin and putting on a contemptuous expression: "This is Chen Baxian's palm technique."

Lu Chenyuan raised an eyebrow: "So what?"

"This skill is classified as a fifth-rank skill not because it is not powerful enough, but because its requirements are too demanding."

Li Lingyue lightly tapped Li Jing's annotation on the title page and said, "Lord Wei commented on this technique: 'Without ambition, this palm technique cannot be mastered; without iron will, this skill cannot be forged'..."

At this point, her eyes flickered with a hint of mockery: "Does Lord Lu think he can succeed?"

Her eyes held a smile, as if to say, "Where does a mere gigolo get the ambition and ruthlessness?"

Lu Chenyuan suddenly chuckled, his gaze suddenly becoming intense as he looked directly into her eyes: "I think my ambition... is enough!" His gaze was so blatant that Li Lingyue's heart skipped a beat, and she inexplicably understood his unspoken meaning—his ambition was to covet her.

"presumptuous!"

Her ears burned instantly, a mixture of shame and anger overwhelming her. She was barely able to handle it, and threw the manual back at him. Her inner energy surged; this guy was getting increasingly outrageous, she had to teach him a lesson. She said fiercely, "Such arrogance! I'll suppress my cultivation to be at your level, let's see how much ambition you have! I'll give you one day—"

"No need, a moment is enough."

Lu Chenyuan was eager for her to challenge him. He took the book, his eyes flashing like lightning, and turned the pages one by one. In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, he had memorized the entire manual.

He closed the book, pondered for a moment, and then golden energy circulated in his palm, spreading an invisible sharpness.

"Please enlighten me, Your Highness."

In front of the Lingni Palace, Lu Chenyuan stood with his hands behind his back, his purple robe fluttering in the wind. He exuded confidence and brilliance, like a sword drawn from its sheath.

Seeing this, Li Lingyue became even more ashamed and angry. How dare they look down on her like this!
She sealed her cultivation to the early stage of the third realm, and then with a flick of her slender finger, invisible finger forces pierced through the air!

"Taiyi Fengyun Zhi" uses clouds as beacons and fingers as blades, making it incomparably sharp.

A look of seriousness flashed in Lu Chenyuan's eyes. Although he seemed confident of victory, he did not underestimate his opponent in the slightest. Li Lingyue was an unparalleled genius. Even if they were to compete against each other at the same level, with the help of a discerning eye, he might not be able to defeat her.

His figure was like a purple swan, skimming the ground and instantly flashing through a series of finger strikes, heading straight for Li Lingyue!

A single palm struck down like a guillotine, the piercing shriek tearing through the air—

The Hand That Cuts Heaven - [White Emperor Cuts Autumn]!
This palm strike carried a resolute and decisive air, capable of cutting through clouds and severing gold, with an extremely fierce momentum.

I've actually gained some insights...

Li Lingyue lightly touched the ground with her toes and retreated swiftly like a willow catkin in the wind. Her movements remained graceful and composed. However, Lu Chenyuan's attack followed her like a shadow. The palm strike suddenly changed direction halfway through the attack, turning into a sweep. A sharp and incomparable invisible blade swept out along the ground, aiming at the very spot where she was about to retreat!

The timing was impeccable.

"Shoot-"

The bluestone slab was as if it had been cleaved by an invisible giant plow, leaving a deep mark and sending fragments of stone flying.

Li Lingyue twisted her body in mid-air, her slender waist turning at an incredible angle, narrowly avoiding the sharp edge that came close to the ground. As her skirt fluttered, her jade neck tilted back, her fingers pointed like a sword, and a point of dazzling white light gathered at her fingertips, carrying a sharpness that could purify all things, and she pointed with perfect precision at the wrist pulse point that Lu Chenyuan was grabbing!

This single finger strike was swift, ruthless, and precise, showcasing the master's profound skill.

[Light shining through the clouds!]
Seeing that her fingertips were about to pierce his wrist, Li Lingyue's heart softened, and she subconsciously reduced her strength by three points.

In that split second, Lu Chenyuan's hand twisted and retracted strangely, as if peeling away silk, clearing his fingers, and then snapped back in a flash, trying to entangle her wrist!
The shyness in Li Lingyue's eyes vanished instantly, replaced by the excitement of meeting a worthy opponent.

She thought she had thought highly of Lu Chenyuan, but she didn't expect that his quick thinking and resourcefulness in the face of danger were just as good.

The distance between the two suddenly closed!

Li Lingyue was so close that she could clearly see the focus in his eyes and feel the sharp, metallic aura that carried an iron will.

She suddenly pulled her hand away, changing her fingers into a palm, and her true energy exploded!
"boom!"

Their palms met, creating a shockwave that sent them both flying backward.

Fight again!

With her purple robe billowing like clouds, Lu Chenyuan unleashed a "Thousand Waves" strike, the triple palm strikes pressing down like a tidal wave; Li Lingyue lightly touched the ground with her toes, her figure moving like a willow catkin in the wind, the cold star finger force gathered at her fingertips precisely pointing at the Laogong acupoint in the opponent's palm.

As the two figures passed each other, the surrounding blue bricks were covered with crisscrossing cracks.

After dozens of moves, Li Lingyue's pupils suddenly contracted. Lu Chenyuan's moves were all timed precisely during her breathing intervals, and he had predicted her change of tactics with every move.

This is hardly the work of a beginner.
He has clearly mastered the essence of "The Hand That Cuts Heaven"!

"interesting……"

A dangerous smile curved her lips, and her inner energy suddenly surged.

Ultimate Technique: [Taibai Crossing the Sky]!
She brought her two fingers together like a sword, and a blinding white light burst forth from her fingertips. This finger strike condensed seven layers of true energy. Before the force of her finger strike was even released, the air within a three-zhang radius around her had already condensed into fine ice crystals, and the surface of the stone table and bamboo forest was instantly covered with spiderweb-like frost patterns.

Lu Chenyuan remained motionless, his eyes flashing with golden light, as he was determined to take the blow head-on.

"Are you crazy?!"

Li Lingyue's heart trembled violently. If this finger strikes, even an indestructible body will be pierced through!
In her haste, she forcefully twisted her wrist, the blinding white light shifting direction and instantly freezing the pool in front of the hall into an ice sculpture. The backlash from forcibly stopping her attack caused her to sway—this stumble, which should have been easily regained with a single step, was exploited by the other person.

"Be careful, Your Highness."

Lu Chenyuan seized the opportunity to penetrate her defenses like a fish, wrapping his right hand around her wrist and supporting her lower back with his left, his smile shameless and smug.

Li Lingyue's entire back was almost pressed against the man's chest behind her, and the sound of his firm heartbeat made her eardrums burn.

"Lu! Chen! Yuan!"

Her voice instantly changed tone, her ear tips turned so red they could bleed, and her Taiyi True Qi went completely berserk, causing the temperature of the entire Lingni Palace to plummet!
Extreme shame and anger made her forget to suppress her cultivation level. The cold air, like that of ten thousand years of profound ice, suddenly erupted from her dantian, and the deep blue cold light condensed at her fingertips froze the air into fine cracks!
not good……

That's incredibly exciting...

Lu Chenyuan's eyes were full of solemnity. He suddenly pushed and pushed Li Lingyue's arm, using the force to bring her center of gravity to the side and forward. At the same time, his own body was like being shot by a strong bow, retreating rapidly without hesitation!

It was so fast that it even left an afterimage in its place!
laugh--

That point of deep blue cold light almost grazed Lu Chenyuan's afterimage and struck a pillar in the distance!
With a crisp crack, the hard stone pillar was instantly covered with a thick layer of ice that exuded a chilling aura, and spiderweb-like cracks spread out!

Li Lingyue staggered after Lu Chenyuan's final push. When she regained her balance, she turned around in horror and saw only the terrifying ice marks that had frozen half of the palace in the distance, and Lu Chenyuan, who was already several feet away, slowly lowering his arms and breathing slightly.

Li Lingyue realized what had happened and felt a lingering fear. If that attack had hit him, it would have probably killed him half to death. Luckily...

"Your Highness..."

Lu Chenyuan coughed twice, his voice carrying three parts grievance and seven parts mockery: "This humble servant kindly helped you up, yet you want to take my life?"

"you!"

Li Lingyue's face flushed red with anger, and her whole body trembled. She looked at the tall figure several feet away, at his calm, even somewhat innocent eyes, and then at his false accusations. A huge sense of powerlessness and an even stronger surge of shame and anger rushed to the top of her head.

This bastard!

He definitely did it on purpose!
Intentionally creating that kind of...that kind of contact!
Then, when she finally snapped, he acted as if nothing had happened and backed away, adopting a "farmer and the snake" stance to distance himself from his offense.

She felt her cheeks burning hot and her heart pounding.

He wanted to rebuke him, but couldn't refute him. He was indeed "helping" him, and he was indeed the one who lost control first. He wanted to take action again, but his last retreat had completely dissipated his energy, and he could no longer muster the fierce determination to fight to the death that he had shown earlier.

Especially when she thought about that moment of close contact... the strange feeling she had never experienced before left her feeling confused and confused, with only a sense of shame and indignation at being completely seen through and precisely manipulated.

What a shameless scoundrel!
Li Lingyue glared fiercely at that scoundrel, wishing she could bite him to death!
(End of this chapter)