Zhang Kui Asks the Way in Investiture of the Gods

Murder goes unpunished!

No wonder Randeng dared to kill so recklessly, no wonder he was able to survive for so long in the primordial world.

"So, you think your status as a direct descendant of the Human Sect can save your life?"

Ran Deng sneered, "This humble Taoist only needs to put in some effort to ensure your death is thorough, erasing all traces of your existence. Even a sage personally calculating wouldn't necessarily be able to trace it back to me. Besides..."

He paused, a sinister glint in his eyes, "You and I have a long-standing grudge. Killing you will be a good way to wipe away the dust that has clouded my Dao heart."

Having said that, he didn't waste any more words. The Qiankun Ruler transformed into a giant mountain thousands of feet tall, carrying a world-destroying force as it crashed down.

Zhang Kui tried to dodge, but the barrier of the Purple Gold Bowl had shrunk to less than fifty feet, leaving him nowhere to escape.

"Let's give it our all!"

Zhang Kui gritted his teeth and poured all his remaining magic power into the Dragon Sparrow Treasure Blade. The Great Five Elements Extinction Divine Light condensed again, but this time the five-colored radiance was more than ten times dimmer than before.

The knife and ruler clashed.

There was no earth-shattering roar, only a dull thud.

The Dragon Sparrow Blade flew out of his hand, the cracks on its blade widening until it almost broke. Zhang Kui's arm bones emitted a teeth-grinding cracking sound as he was sent flying like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily into the golden light barrier.

The barrier trembled, and the sound of bones cracking echoed from Zhang Kui's back. He fell to the ground, blood gushing from his mouth.

The Taoist Ran Deng took a step forward and appeared in front of Zhang Kui, the Qiankun Ruler pressed against his throat.

"it's over."

Ran Deng said calmly, and the gray light on the Qiankun Ruler flowed as he prepared to stab down.

At this critical moment...

A burst of light, like the rising sun, bloomed on Zhang Kui's chest, completely enveloping him.

The light was warm and gentle, yet it contained an inexhaustible vitality. Wherever the light touched, Zhang Kui's wounds healed at a speed visible to the naked eye, his broken bones reconnected, and his depleted magical power gushed forth like a spring.

In the blink of an eye, Zhang Kui's injuries were completely healed. Even the cracks on the Dragon Sparrow Blade were repaired by the light, and the sparrow patterns on the blade regained their brilliance.

"This is……"

Zhang Kui looked down in astonishment and discovered that the radiant light originated from the Qiankun Diagram on his chest. The Qiankun Diagram unfolded on its own, with chaos surging within, and a white figure floated out from it.

The Taoist Ran Deng retreated swiftly, holding the Qiankun Ruler horizontally in front of him for protection. The golden light from the purple-gold alms bowl also receded, completely protecting his body. His expression was solemn, as if facing a formidable enemy.

"Randeng, you're still so despicable."

A cold female voice drifted out from the white light, her tone full of sarcasm, "Although you have been cultivating in the Chan Sect for many years, you still cannot erase the filthy aura on you. You have listened to the Dao in the Zixiao Palace for ten thousand years, yet you cultivate such despicable methods. It is truly pathetic and lamentable."

When the white light faded, a woman in white appeared in front of Zhang Kui.

Her hair cascaded down like a waterfall, her skin was like solidified cream, her demeanor was ethereal, and she was surrounded by a radiant glow, her breath long and deep. Her eyes were clear as water, yet they contained a chillingly powerful aura.

"Yunxiao, it's you!"

Ran Deng's expression changed drastically, and he involuntarily took half a step back.

Yunxiao was now a completely different person from before. When she was sealed by Yuanshi Tianzun, her aura was weak, like a withered lotus in the wind.

At this moment, however, it was as still as a deep pool and as majestic as a mountain, perfectly harmonious and flawless, brimming with boundless magical power, and faintly displaying signs of transcendence.

"You...you actually broke through the Quasi-Saint barrier?"

Ran Deng stared at the clouds in disbelief, his eyes filled with shock and envy.

Yunxiao did not answer, but only glanced at him indifferently.

That one glance made Ran Deng feel as if he had fallen into an ice cave.

The Quasi-Saint barrier is a threshold that countless cultivators dream of reaching but can never attain in their lifetime. Since listening to the Dao at Zixiao Palace, Randeng has cultivated for countless eons, yet he has never been able to glimpse this path.

And Yunxiao, this junior of the Jie Sect, actually touched the threshold of Quasi-Saint before him.

Jealousy burned within the heart of the lamp-bearer.

"Thank you so much for saving my life, senior."

Zhang Kui bowed respectfully, feeling reassured.

Yunxiao has broken through the Quasi-Saint barrier and made great progress in his cultivation. Randeng is probably going to suffer a great loss this time.

Yunxiao nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over Zhang Kui, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes. "Fellow Daoist risked his life to save Yunxiao. Yunxiao will remember this kindness. Now, let Yunxiao meet this Vice Leader of the Chan Sect."

Having said that, she turned to face the lamp, and gently raised her jade-like hand...

The supreme divine thunder!

Several bolts of purple divine lightning appeared out of thin air, each containing world-destroying power and carrying the oppressive aura of the Supreme Clarity Immortal Light, crashing towards Daoist Ran Deng.

Ran Deng's expression changed, and the golden light of the purple-gold alms bowl surged, transforming into a golden light screen that blocked his way.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The Supreme Clarity Divine Thunder struck the golden light repeatedly, causing cracks to appear in the Purple Gold Bowl's defenses. Randeng retreated several steps, wielding the Qiankun Ruler to dissipate the remaining thunderous energy.

"Excellent! Yunxiao, what a brilliant move!"

Enraged, Ran Deng laughed instead, and the Qiankun Ruler transformed into a thousand-foot-tall mountain that crashed down.

Yunxiao remained unfazed. She placed her jade hand down, and a gigantic azure palm appeared out of thin air, supporting the colossal peak formed from the Qiankun Ruler. She clenched her fist, and the azure palm tightened abruptly…

Click!

The giant peak formed by the Qiankun Ruler was crushed and shattered, turning into countless flying fragments of rock.

Ran Deng's face turned ashen. He realized that his connection with the Qiankun Ruler had been weakened. Yunxiao's mastery of the "Dao" far surpassed his own.

"That's impossible!"

The lamp roared, and the golden light of the purple-gold alms bowl transformed into countless golden chains, surging into the sky and attempting to trap her.

Yunxiao snorted coldly, her figure flashing as she transformed into a streak of white light, passing through the gaps in the chains. Her speed was extreme; the flying and teleportation technique she wielded was even more refined than that of Ran Deng.

A vast collection of fantasy novels.

Yunxiao radiated purple immortal light, and wherever the light passed, the golden chains shattered as if melting ice and snow. She took a step and appeared three zhang in front of Randeng.

"Bandeng, your path to annihilation is nothing more than this."

Yunxiao flipped her jade hand, and the celestial light of Shangqing transformed into a purple longsword, piercing straight into Ran Deng's heart.

Ran Deng was shocked. He transformed the Qiankun Ruler into a three-foot-long ruler and held it horizontally in front of him to block the attack.

clang!

As the purple longsword clashed with the Qiankun Ruler, Randeng felt an overwhelming force surge through him, causing him to fly backward involuntarily, crashing through several mountain peaks before barely managing to regain his footing.

"The quasi-saint barrier...you actually touched it!"

Ran Deng steadied himself, his eyes filled with horror and envy.

Yunxiao did not answer. He slashed out with his purple longsword again, the sword light as bright as a rainbow, aiming straight for Randeng.

Randeng gritted his teeth, unleashing the Qiankun Ruler and the Purple Gold Bowl, unleashing the full power of these two innate spiritual treasures, and engaged Yunxiao in battle.

When the two clashed, the world changed color.

Although Yunxiao has not formally severed her corpse to prove her Dao, her understanding of the Shangqing Method, coupled with her fact that she has already touched the threshold of Quasi-Saint, makes her combat power far surpass that of Daoist Randeng.

After dozens of moves, Ran Deng was gradually suppressed.

Although his Qiankun Ruler is powerful, it is not a magical artifact suitable for offensive warfare.

The purple-gold alms bowl possessed astonishing defensive power, but it could only barely withstand the Shangqing Immortal Light emanating from the clouds.

Meanwhile, the divine lightning from the heavens continued relentlessly, each bolt more ferocious than the last, leaving Randeng defenseless.

"Excellent! Yunxiao, what a brilliant move!"

The lamp roared in fury, and the Qiankun Ruler transformed into countless ruler shadows to retaliate, but was easily neutralized by the clouds.

Zhang Kui watched the battle from the sidelines, feeling much more confident. Judging from the current situation, it was only a matter of time before Randeng was defeated.

But a doubt arose in his heart.

This man, Randeng, is an "old man" who has listened to the Dao in Zixiao Palace. Seeking advantage and avoiding harm has become second nature to him. Given his character, knowing that he is no match for the enemy, he should have fled immediately. Why then did he fight to the death and refuse to retreat?

unless……

A sudden thought flashed through Zhang Kui's mind, and an ominous premonition welled up in his heart.

Just then, he saw the Taoist Ran Deng's left hand subtly move, and a familiar golden light flashed in his palm.

"Watch out, senior!"

Zhang Kui issued a stern warning, and at the same time drew his Dragon Sparrow Blade and unleashed the Great Five Elements Extinction Divine Light with all his might, attempting to stop Ran Deng.

But it was too late.

The golden light flew out from Ran Deng's palm, grew larger as it faced the wind, and instantly transformed into a huge golden bucket-shaped magic weapon.

His body was covered with countless innate divine runes, radiating a terrifying pressure that made heaven and earth pale in comparison. Wherever the golden light shone, space froze, time stood still, and all laws submitted to it.

"The Primordial Golden Cauldron!" Yunxiao's expression changed drastically.

"Yunxiao, this treasure is extraordinary, but in your hands it is like a precious gem covered in dust."

The Taoist Ran Deng held the Hunyuan Golden Cauldron, a smug look on his face. "Watch me demonstrate what true magic weapon usage is all about."

She was all too familiar with the divine power of the Hunyuan Golden Cauldron.

This treasure is a top-grade innate spiritual treasure, specifically designed to erode the three flowers on a person's head and the five vital energies in their chest, capable of causing an immortal's ten thousand years of cultivation to vanish in a single day. Previously, the eleven Golden Immortals of the Chan Sect had their cultivation destroyed by this treasure.

But at this moment, this magical artifact has fallen into the hands of Randeng.

After breaking the formation, Yuanshi Tianzun took away the Hunyuan Golden Cauldron and bestowed it upon Randeng. The primordial spirit imprint left by Yunxiao within it was also completely crushed by Yuanshi Tianzun with his great supernatural powers, rendering the treasure ownerless.

"To die by your own magic weapon is a 'good story,' isn't it?"

Ran Deng stroked his long beard, chuckled, and his eyes were full of smugness.

He activated the Hunyuan Golden Cauldron, and its golden light surged, transforming into a golden pillar that enveloped Yunxiao and Zhang Kui simultaneously.

Zhang Kui felt an irresistible force assail him, instantly slowing the flow of his magical power, dimming his golden core, and almost halting the circulation of his Five Elements Dao Fruit. He even felt that the three flowers on his head and the five energies in his chest were trembling, as if they might be severed at any moment.

"not good!"

Zhang Kui was shocked and tried his best to activate the Great Five Elements Extinction Divine Light to resist, but under the pressure of the Hunyuan Golden Cauldron, he was unable to use his supernatural powers at all.

Yunxiao's situation isn't much better.

Although she was extremely familiar with this treasure, the imprint of her primordial spirit had been erased, and she could no longer control it. On the contrary, because of her familiarity with it, she was even more aware of how terrifying this treasure was.

"Fellow Daoist, I will do my best to hold off Randeng. You should look for an opportunity to retreat."

Yunxiao secretly transmitted his voice to Zhang Kui, his voice calm but carrying a hint of determination.

Zhang Kui's heart tightened. Yunxiao was risking his life to buy him a chance to escape.

"Stop talking nonsense." Yunxiao interrupted him.

After saying that, her body shone with a burst of pure immortal light, and she actually withstood the pressure of the Hunyuan Golden Cauldron. With a series of wave of her jade hands, the Shangqing divine thunder bombarded Randeng like a torrential rain.

"Like a mantis trying to stop a chariot!"

Burning Lamp sneered, and with a turn of the Hunyuan Golden Cauldron, golden light transformed into a vortex, swallowing up all the Shangqing Divine Thunder.

Yunxiao gritted his teeth, his figure flashed, and he transformed into a white light, rushing towards Randeng. The Shangqing Immortal Light condensed into a three-foot-long sword, which pierced straight into Randeng's heart.

Ran Deng frowned slightly, and the golden light from the purple-gold alms bowl transformed into a barrier in front of him. Yun Xiao's sword pierced the golden light, producing a harsh scraping sound, but it could not break through.

"Zhang Kui, run!"

Yunxiao roared, and the Shangqing Immortal Light surged once more. She burned her essence blood and forcefully pushed open a crack in the pressure of the Hunyuan Golden Cauldron.

Zhang Kui hesitated for a moment.

"Walk!"

Yunxiao's voice already carried a hint of anxiety.

Zhang Kui gritted his teeth, leaped forward, and used all his strength to propel himself out of the gap, his figure transforming into a streak of light.