Martial Arts Crossover: The Sweeping Monk of Wudang? That's our patriarch!

boom! boom! boom!

Amidst the continuous explosions, Dugu Qiubai's unparalleled sword energy was completely crushed and vanished without a trace.

Even more terrifying is—

The remaining sword blossoms did not dissipate; instead, they pressed forward like a thunderbolt, rushing straight towards Dugu Qiubai's main body, their killing intent chilling.

"Is there another plan?"

Dugu Qiubai's pupils contracted, his heart trembled, but his reaction was as fast as lightning.

With a sweep of his longsword, a perfectly round, transparent sword curtain instantly formed, protecting him behind it.

Ding ding ding!

Sword blossoms rained down on the sword screen, as dense as drumbeats.

Click!Click!

The cracks spread rapidly, and the sword curtain collapsed in an instant.

It was too late to set up a defense at this point, so he could only retreat quickly and swing his sword, the tip of the sword repeatedly pointing, trying to block the last few deadly sword flowers.

Having lost the initiative and exhausted his true energy, the all-out killing blow he had unleashed had long since depleted his reserves. How could he possibly withstand such a hasty response?

In the blink of an eye, several lightning sword flowers had surrounded him, leaving him with nowhere to hide or retreat.

If it were a life-or-death struggle, he would have already been bleeding profusely and gone to the underworld in that instant.

However, this was merely a discussion and exchange of ideas.

Lin Daochen flicked his wrist, and the longsword formed from spiritual energy disintegrated, along with the countless sword flowers that filled the sky, and the world returned to silence.

Dugu Qiubai stood rooted to the spot, slowly sheathing his sword, and sighed deeply: "In this battle... I have lost."

"Since my debut, I have never been defeated, hence the name 'Seeking Defeat,' hoping that there will be a hero in the world who can defeat me even by a single move. Today, my wish has finally come true."

His gaze was sincere as he clasped his hands in a fist and said, "Brother Daochen's swordsmanship is divine, far beyond my reach. I am completely convinced of my defeat!"

Despite suffering his first defeat, he showed no sign of dejection. He accepted his inferior skill with equanimity, without any obsession.

The surrounding heroes watching the battle were all deeply moved.

The name Dugu Qiubai was already an unattainable pinnacle of swordsmanship in their hearts, but now they realized that someone could actually surpass him...

"Once word of this battle gets out, who will dare question Dao Chen Zhenren's title of 'Number One Swordsman Under Heaven'?"

Everyone silently vowed to spread what they had seen today throughout the land and across the world.

After a moment, Dugu Qiubai looked up and asked, "Brother Daochen, did your last sword move... still have some lingering power?"

Lin Daochen nodded slightly.

Dugu Qiubai looked up to the sky and sighed, "It is truly a pity that I was unable to see its full extent. It is a pity that I am not strong enough to force Brother Daochen to use all his methods."

He then smiled, cupped his hands, and said, "Farewell. I have benefited greatly from today's battle. Once my swordsmanship has advanced further, I will definitely visit again and earnestly request Brother Daochen to demonstrate his final move."

"I look forward to receiving your valuable advice then—hahaha!"

Laughter echoed down the cliff, and the figure turned away resolutely, without looking back.

Lin Daochen watched him leave, a hint of approval in his eyes: "This man has a clear mind. If there is ever a day when martial arts can break through the boundaries and ascend to the other shore, this man will surely reach the other shore."

Just as they were about to return to Wudang, Ye Gucheng stepped forward from the crowd, respectfully cupping his hands: "Senior Dao Chen, I humbly request—may you open the arena for your duel with Senior Dugu?"

Upon hearing this, the entire audience held their breath.

Everyone's hearts raced, and they all understood the deeper meaning behind it.

The traces of a duel between two peerless swordsmen remain here, their sword intents intertwined, their lingering resonance still present. Even a single thread of it is priceless. If one can calmly contemplate it, one might suddenly grasp the true essence of the sword path.

"allow."

Lin Daochen spoke calmly, his tone even, yet it resonated like thunder in everyone's hearts.

This place is not within the forbidden area of ​​Wudang, so it is open to the public without hindrance.

In an instant, the heroes were overjoyed, their excitement overwhelming.

Ye Gucheng, Ximen Chuixue, and all the other swordsmen present bowed in unison, cupping their hands and shouting, "Senior Dao Chen, you are so virtuous! We juniors thank you for your kindness!"

Nearly a thousand people shouted in unison, their voices breaking through the clouds and echoing through the mountains and fields.

At that moment, Lin Daochen's figure stood tall in their hearts, like a sword drawn from its sheath, shining brightly across the land.

At the edge of the cliff, Song Yuanqiao and his group watched the astonishing scene, their hearts reeling as if struck by lightning.

After today's battle, their master's reputation will surely reach new heights, and the status of the Wudang Sect will also rise sharply, shaking the martial arts world!

"My fellow disciples, you must work even harder from now on. Don't tarnish the reputation of your senior master and master."

Song Yuanqiao spoke in a deep voice, his tone solemn yet leaving no room for doubt.

My senior master is ridiculously strong, and my master is also a top-notch figure. If we disciples are still dragging them down, wouldn't we become a laughing stock?

Yu Lianzhou and the others nodded silently, their eyes filled with sternness—they all possessed this level of self-awareness.

Not long after, Lin Daochen returned to Wudang with Song Yuanqiao and others.

Meanwhile, the swordsmen who had come to watch the sword fight split into two groups: one group stayed put, closing their eyes to sense the remaining sword intent; the other group made a quick getaway and headed down the mountain, eager to spread the news of this incredible duel throughout the world.

This departure was like a spark igniting a prairie fire.

"Master Chen of Wudang subdued the Great Song Sword Demon, Dugu Qiubai, with a single sword strike!"

The news sent shockwaves through the martial arts world, leaving everyone speechless and utterly silent.

In the hearts of countless sword cultivators, Lin Daochen was no longer a mortal, but a celestial being who held the power of the sword path.

More and more swordsmen are traveling thousands of miles to Wudang Mountain, just to comprehend a trace of the true essence of swordsmanship.

Wudang has quietly become the number one holy land of swordsmanship in the world.

Of course, these are things to follow.

……

Deep in the Wudang Mountains, inside the Sutra Repository.

Lin Daochen sat cross-legged, his eyes slightly lowered, his thoughts immersed in the battle that day.

Dugu Qiubai's final sword strike, though merely the pinnacle of pure martial arts, was like a startled swan soaring through the sky, causing a slight tremor in his mind.

Even with a vast difference in their levels of skill, this person is by no means an ordinary individual. Those who can reach the pinnacle in any martial arts world are all beings who have astonished throughout the ages.

As a cultivator, he would not underestimate such sharpness.

After a moment of silence—

[You deeply analyzed the true meaning of Dugu Qiubai's swordsmanship, integrated it, and created the immortal sword classic: the Heavenly River Sword Classic.]

Lin Daochen's lips curled up slightly, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.

Sure enough, even a brief clash with a powerhouse of this level can stir one's Dao heart and aid in cultivation.

He then adjusted his newly created "Smoke and Cloud Sword Technique" and "Heavenly River Sword Manual," stripping them of their immortal spiritual energy and transforming them into martial arts versions that could be driven by internal force.

He summoned the young Taoist Qingfeng and ordered him to deliver the two secret manuals to Song Yuanqiao.

After finishing these tasks, Lin Daochen casually picked up an ancient scroll of formations and quietly began to peruse it.

With foundation building now within reach, the most pressing task is to gather a massive amount of spiritual energy to break through the current barriers.

……

a few days later.

The Grand Secretary of the Ming Dynasty personally led the delegation, carrying a large amount of resources, and finally arrived at the foot of Wudang Mountain after traversing mountains and rivers.

Along the way, he heard the news that Lin Daochen had defeated Dugu Qiubai with his sword, and he was extremely excited.

In his view, as long as Dao Chen Zhenren takes action, the situation on the front line will be turned around instantly!

"Quickly! Get up the mountain immediately!"

At the prime minister's command, his entourage moved swiftly like the wind.

Half an hour later, the group stepped into the gate of Wudang Mountain.

Song Yuanqiao personally came out to greet them.

Upon learning the purpose of their visit, he immediately led the Grand Secretary to the Sutra Repository to meet Lin Daochen.

Inside the hall, Lin Daochen sat upright like a pine tree.

The Grand Secretary reported in detail the perilous situation on the Ming Dynasty's borders, earnestly requesting assistance.

Lin Daochen agreed without hesitation.

Emperor Zhengde has diligently collected rare and precious materials for him over the years, making him his number one tool, consistently performing admirably and providing a continuous stream of resources. Now that the court is in trouble, he naturally will not stand idly by.

Moreover, Emperor Zhengde did not hesitate to protect Wudang, even at the cost of breaking ties with the Qin Dynasty and starting a war—an attitude that he greatly admired.

Furthermore, while the Qin Dynasty's surprise attack on the Ming Dynasty was ostensibly a quest for supremacy, its true aim was to target Wudang and its possession of the Taoist treasure, the "Longevity Manual."

Since the cause and effect have arisen, it is up to him to bear the consequences.

"Go back and tell the Emperor of the Great Ming Dynasty that Wudang is in charge of this matter."

"Tomorrow, my nephews and nieces will set off for the border."

"Tell him not to worry, the war will be over soon."

Lin Daochen spoke calmly, yet every word he uttered was as firm as iron.

Upon hearing this, the Grand Secretary was overjoyed and immediately rose to his feet, bowing deeply: "On behalf of His Majesty, this humble official thanks Dao Chen Zhenren!"

"No need for formalities. You may rest on the mountain tonight and descend with them tomorrow."

Lin Daochen said calmly.

After the young Taoist priest led the chief minister away, Song Yuanqiao stepped forward and asked, "Senior Uncle, who should we send this time?"

"Yu Lianzhou, Zhang Songxi, and Zhang Cuishan traveled together."

Lin Daochen said slowly.

At this moment, all seven heroes of Wudang have reached the Grandmaster level, making the situation much easier to control.

Especially with Grandmaster Yu Lianzhou at the pinnacle of his sect in charge, ordinary changes are nothing to fear.

Lin Daochen was still not at ease, so he secretly prepared another Nine Heavens Thunder Killing Talisman carved from jade. He personally crafted this talisman, and although there was only one, it was enough to kill an ordinary terrestrial immortal!

With his current cultivation level of the ninth level of Qi Refining, condensing such a killing talisman is already his limit. With this trump card in hand, there is absolutely no chance of failure.

After seeing Song Yuanqiao off, Lin Daochen sat cross-legged on a futon, his eyes slightly lowered, his thoughts deep and thoughtful.

Sending Yu Lianzhou and a few others down the mountain to assist in the battle was merely a temporary measure.

The Grand Secretary of the Ming Dynasty spoke with great passion, as if the army could sweep through the enemy lines with ease as long as the Wudang masters made a move. But Lin Daochen knew in his heart that he should just listen to these words and not take them too seriously.

If we're talking about the iron-blooded and mighty armies of the Hongwu and Yongle eras, they might truly rival the elite forces of the Qin Dynasty.

The Ming army today? Let alone the absence of martial arts experts, even if all of them were fully armored, they probably couldn't withstand the charge of the Qin cavalry.

To break the deadlock, we have to overturn the table.

Moreover, he already had another plan in mind.

That's why he decided to take matters into his own hands this time.

We'll just have to wait a few more days.

In the past few days, he has developed a completely new approach to deducing the "Burning Spirit Explosion Technique." His intuition tells him that if he continues to deduce it for a few more days, he will surely achieve a breakthrough.

With his mind settled, he picked up the book and began to study it in a calm mind.

The next morning.

Yu Lianzhou and his two companions left Wudang with the Grand Secretary of the Ming Dynasty.

We parted ways at the foot of the mountain, each going our own way.

The Grand Secretary returned to the capital to report, while Yu Lianzhou and others went straight to the frontier battlefield.

a few days later.

Inside the Wudang Sutra Repository.

Lin Daochen slowly closed the book, a slight smile playing on his lips, a glint of light flashing in his eyes.

It became.

The optimization of "Burning Spirit Explosion Technique" is finally complete.

Now, when this technique is used, the effect of the surge in strength can last for half an hour, far exceeding the original fifteen minutes.

More importantly, the cooldown period has been shortened—originally requiring three months of breath-holding before it could be used again, it has now been reduced to two months, a full thirty days earlier!

Although he had confirmed through repeated deductions that such explosive techniques could not bridge the gap between major realms, this improvement was still astonishing.

After a short rest, he entered the alchemy room and refined a pill.

Then, with a thought, he summoned his spirit pet, a white crane.

After taking the specially made elixir, the white crane's body underwent a complete transformation, and its speed surpassed that of any other flying bird, covering a thousand miles in an hour without a problem.

He used his divine sense to give Song Yuanqiao a few instructions, telling him to guard the mountain gate well. Then, he lightly touched the ground with his toes and leaped onto the crane's back.

As spiritual energy circulated around him, forming a protective shield, Lin Daochen said calmly, "Xiaobai, go to the Ming Dynasty Imperial Palace."

With a cry, the white crane soared into the sky and disappeared into the distance.