Perfection: The Eastern Emperor Bell manifests, I am the Golden Crow Heavenly Emperor

Chapter 89 The Fake Medicine Seller and the Butcher

"Fellow Daoist Lu Xuan's fighting spirit is boundless, but such brute force cannot last. I observe that Fellow Daoist possesses an inner vitality that seems to indicate a potential for rebirth, which could be mutually corroborated with my Dao of the Wood element's vitality?"

With a gentle wave of her jade-like hand, a vibrant green leaf appeared, brimming with life force, seemingly capable of reviving the dead and restoring flesh to bones, and embodying the profound truth of the cycle of life and death.

As Lu Xuan's thoughts stirred, the illusory image of the glass heart lamp behind him, representing the "good corpse," flickered slightly, and a gentle stream of purification and vitality flowed out, merging with the vitality of the Yi wood.

He did not develop powerful healing abilities, but instead demonstrated a unique artistic conception of rekindling the flame of life in the ruins of destruction and protecting a glimmer of hope in the midst of war and slaughter.

"Fellow Daoist's vitality originates from creation and benefits all things. My vitality originates from protection, from an undying fighting spirit, and from that one point of true spirit in the chaos that will never sink," Lu Xuan said slowly.

The True Wood Immortal King's beautiful eyes shone brightly as she sensed the vitality that was so different from the creation of nature, yet equally resilient and magnificent. She said softly, "Fellow Daoist's heart is as firm as a rock and as refreshing as sweet rain. I have learned a lot."

Finally, the Crimson Sun Dragon King laughed heartily, his voice echoing throughout the secret realm.

"Very well! Such flowery discussions are too unpleasant! Fellow Daoist Lu Xuan, you possess the bloodline of the Golden Crow and wield the True Fire of the Sun, while my Crimson Sun Dragon Flame is also an extremely Yang power! Why don't we go all out and clash, and see whose flames are fiercer and whose Yang energy is stronger!"

He had a fiery temper and directly challenged him to a duel.

Lu Xuan was also infected by his boldness and stood up: "That is indeed my wish, I dare not ask!"

Neither of them used their full strength; they simply condensed a ball of their primordial flame.

In the palm of the Crimson Sun Dragon King was a ball of leaping, fiery red dragon flame, radiating a pure and domineering aura of yang, like a condensed sun.

In Lu Xuan's palm was a ball of dark golden solar immortal flame with chaotic energy flowing around its edges, its intense heat carrying a trace of the battle immortal's will to burn away all laws and restore order.

Two flames slowly approached each other in the air, but instead of exploding, they eroded, devoured, merged, and repelled each other... as if they were engaged in the most primal contest of yin and yang, hardness and softness, order and chaos.

In the end, both flames were annihilated simultaneously, transforming into the purest yang energy that dispersed, with neither side gaining the upper hand.

The Crimson Sun Dragon King withdrew his hand, his eyes filled with admiration: "Fellow Daoist's fire is as fierce as mine, and it is further enhanced by the transformation of chaos and the steadfastness of fighting spirit. I admire you! One day I will definitely have a good fight with you!"

The Immortal King Burning Lamp watched with a smile the whole time, and only then did he speak.

"All paths lead to the same destination, each with its own unique charm. Fellow Daoist Lu Xuan's path has greatly benefited us."

In this discussion, Lu Xuan not only demonstrated the uniqueness and power of his "Chaotic Battle Immortal Path," but also drew inspiration from the Thunder Punishment Qi of the Purple Cloud Immortal King, the Life Creation of the True Wood Immortal King, and the Pure Yang Domineering Qi of the Crimson Sun Dragon King. He gained new insights into the control and application of his own power and the harmonization of the Three Corpses Method.

His visit to the Primordial Ancient Realm not only resolved some of his doubts, but also solidified his realm and broadened his path through discussions on the Dao.

The goodwill formed with these Celestial Kings may one day become an important asset.

When he bid farewell to the Immortal King Burning Lamp and embarked once again on his journey across the Boundary Sea, his goals became clearer and his resolve stronger. The "Lost Ancient Palace" was now within reach.

Having bid farewell to the primordial ancient realm, Lu Xuan's Chaotic Battle Immortal body once again plunged into the vast Boundary Sea. The closer he got to the "Lost Ancient Palace" he sensed, the more unpredictable the environment of the Boundary Sea became. The spatial-temporal turbulence was like a knife, and occasionally fragmented pieces of ancient history would appear like mirages, only to vanish in an instant.

On this day, he was passing through a strange sea area.

This place is said to be the remnant of a great realm famous for its alchemy after its collapse. Countless broken alchemy furnaces, withered remnants of divine medicines, and strange energy clusters formed by the mixture and mutation of various medicinal properties float in the void. Even ordinary immortal kings need to be careful when they come here.

As Lu Xuan cautiously traversed the area, a fierce clash of Dao principles and a heated argument erupted from behind a "mountain" formed by abandoned alchemy furnaces. "Bullshit! Your 'Nine Revolutions Reversal of Fate Pill' is utter nonsense! Forcibly reversing life and death is nothing but overdrawing your own essence, a self-destructive act!"

A clear but angry voice rang out.

"Hmph, what do you know? The cycle of life and death is simply a part of the Great Dao! My method is to open up a path to life in the face of death; it is an unparalleled and wondrous method! As for your so-called 'indestructible body,' which relies on constantly introducing external tribulations to temper yourself, how is that any different from self-harm? Utterly foolish!"

Another slightly hoarse voice retorted.

Lu Xuan, intrigued, concealed his presence and quietly approached.

At the foot of Danlu Mountain, two figures were facing off.

One of them, dressed in a slightly worn moon-white robe, looked young, with a handsome face and a clever, cunning look in his eyes, exuding a cynical air.

His aura wasn't particularly powerful, yet it gave off a sense of ever-changing unpredictability, as if his body contained countless different medicinal properties and principles, sometimes vibrant with life, sometimes lifeless, sometimes fiery hot, and sometimes icy cold.

He had several gourds of different sizes hanging from his waist, emitting an alluring yet dangerous medicinal fragrance.

This person was none other than the fake medicine seller from his youth!
The other person was a robust young man, dressed in coarse linen clothes, with a resolute face and eyes as cold as ice.

He carried a huge cleaver wrapped in coarse cloth on his back. Although it was not drawn, it naturally exuded a terrifying killing intent that could annihilate all things and slaughter all living beings.

His path was extremely pure: killing, the ultimate killing! It was as if he was born for slaughter and existed for destruction.

He was the butcher in his youth!

At this moment, these two beings, who would later become Immortal Kings and be renowned throughout the heavens, were like two young cultivators arguing endlessly, their faces flushed with rage over their respective paths.

Lu Xuan's sudden appearance immediately alerted the two of them.

"Who?!"

The man selling counterfeit medicine suddenly turned his head, his eyes sharp as knives, and quietly grasped a colorful pill in his hand.

The butcher was even more direct; the machete on his back hummed, and his chilling killing intent instantly locked onto Lu Xuan.

"I am just passing by and have overheard you two fellow Daoists discussing the Dao. I am moved by what I have heard and feel sorry to disturb you."

Lu Xuan revealed himself, his chaotic energy contained, and spoke calmly. He could sense that although these two were at a similar level to him, both at the Immortal King level, their respective Daos were extremely unique and powerful, far from ordinary Immortal Kings.

The man selling counterfeit medicine looked Lu Xuan up and down, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

"A chaotic aura? And it even carries a... aura of fighting against heaven and earth? Strange, truly strange!"

He seemed to have sensed Lu Xuan's extraordinary Daoist aura, and put away the dangerous pill, but his vigilance remained.

(End of this chapter)