Under One Person: Sincerity Moves the Gods

Chapter 93 Battle against Zhang Huaiyi

Several days later.

The morning mist had not yet dissipated, and the palaces of Longhu Mountain appeared and disappeared in the mist, like celestial palaces floating in mid-air.

Li Cunzhen was meditating in the courtyard arranged by Longhu Mountain when he suddenly heard footsteps outside the courtyard gate.

Knock knock knock.

Three knocks sounded on the door.

Li Cunzhen walked to the door, opened it, and saw a young Taoist priest wearing a Longhu Mountain Taoist robe. The priest bowed when he saw Li Cunzhen.

"Master Li, your master requests your presence in the main hall."

It seems there's news from the Three Demons Sect.

Or you might need to train with Zhang Huaiyi.

Two guesses flashed through Li Cunzhen's mind. He then nodded, stood up, straightened his Taoist robe, and walked out the door.

As soon as I stepped out of the hospital gate, I saw Zhang Huaiyi coming out of the courtyard across the street.

Okay, now we can determine the cause.

Li Cunzhen's lips twitched slightly. He exchanged a glance with Zhang Huaiyi, who then cupped his hands in a salute, which Li Cunzhen returned.

"Master Li, are you also going to the main hall?"

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"Um."

Then, the two walked side by side toward the main hall.

A moment later, Li Cunzhen pushed open the door of the main hall of Longhu Mountain, followed closely by Zhang Huaiyi.

The two looked into the house.

Zhang Jingqing was already seated in the armchair.

Two freshly brewed cups of tea sat on the table, steaming gently.

Before him lay a whisk, its silvery strands hanging motionless along the edge of the table.

"Master."

Zhang Huaiyi bowed as soon as he entered the door.

Li Cunzhen also respectfully cupped his hands in greeting.

"Celestial Master".

Zhang Jingqing glanced at the two of them, then waved her hand, signaling them to get up.

He first looked at Zhang Huaiyi and said sternly.

"The Five Thunder Orthodox Method has been passed down to you for some time now. How well have you mastered it?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Huaiyi lowered his head and replied.

"This disciple is dull-witted and has barely managed to grasp the basics."

Zhang Jingqing raised her head.

"Barely at the beginner level?"

He glared at Zhang Huaiyi and sneered.

"Even now, you're still hiding from me?"

"You've been practicing lightning magic these past few days without a moment's slack, and you've already made some progress, haven't you?"

"Have you gotten so used to being a rat that you've forgotten how to be a human?"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Huaiyi's face drained of color. He lowered his head even further and dared not speak.

Seeing this, Zhang Jingqing snorted coldly and stopped pursuing the matter. Instead, she turned to look at Li Cunzhen.

"I called you here today because I found you a sparring partner."

Zhang Huaiyi was taken aback. Following Zhang Jingqing's gaze, he looked at Li Cunzhen and suddenly realized what was going on.

Training partner...

So that's why Master called Li Cunzhen here as well.

That makes sense.

A thought flickered in his mind, and his gaze fell on Li Cunzhen, scrutinizing him carefully.

Since joining the sect, Zhang Huaiyi has never revealed his cultivation level, but he is very ambitious and has always regarded Zhang Zhiwei as his goal to catch up with.

Even a hypothetical enemy.

However, precisely because he was used to hiding his strength, he never revealed his true power to his senior brother, nor did he ever go all out in a fight.

Therefore, even he himself did not know how much he was different from Zhang Zhiwei.

And the Taoist priest in front of us is Li Cunzhen.

At the Lu family's birthday banquet, his senior brother Zhang Zhiwei had a match with him, which ended in a draw, with both of them falling into a coma at the same time.

Everyone on Longhu Mountain knew about this.

Today is a good day to see the difference between myself and my senior brother Zhang Zhiwei!

Thinking of this.

Although Zhang Huaiyi still had that honest and unassuming expression on his face, a burning flame had ignited deep in his eyes.

Zhang Jingqing, looking down from her vantage point, observed all of this and couldn't help but nod slightly.

Just as he expected.

Zhang Huaiyi may seem timid and cowardly on the surface, preferring to hide behind others, but deep down he is actually very competitive.

However, the changes in his family back then made him hide all his sharpness.

As his master, his job was to force out his sharp edge!

As for Li Cunzhen, he stood aside, his face as calm as still water.

Zhang Huaiyi and Zhang Zhiwei used the same methods, so he wasn't very interested.

For him, this was nothing more than a task to exchange information about the Three Demonic Sects.

Thinking about it.

He cupped his hands in greeting to Zhang Huaiyi and gestured for him to enter.

"Master Zhang, please."

"Master Li, please forgive me!"

Seeing this, Zhang Huaiyi cupped his hands in greeting, took a deep breath, and stepped back a few paces to distance himself from Li Cunzhen.

The space inside the hall was spacious enough that the two people were about two zhang apart.

Zhang Jingqing picked up her teacup, leaned back in her chair, and looked like she was watching a good show.

After a breath or two of stalemate, the two remained locked in a tense standoff.

Zhang Huaiyi made the first move.

He clasped his hands together, and golden light suddenly shone from his body, like a small sun exploding inside the hall.

Golden Light Mantra.

The basic techniques of the Celestial Master's Mansion, however, displayed a power in Zhang Huaiyi that was completely different from that of ordinary disciples.

The golden light condensed and did not dissipate, forming a thick film of light on his body, even blurring the expression on his face.

He looked like a god.

It's a bit short, though.

But Li Cunzhen simply stood there, without making a move.

Zhang Huaiyi was not annoyed by Li Cunzhen's inaction and proceeded with his original plan.

He leaped into the air, and his entire body, along with the golden light surrounding him, transformed into a streak of light, slashing head-on at Li Cunzhen.

The attack was swift and fierce, the golden light slicing through the air with a sharp whistling sound.

Li Cunzhen didn't even lift his eyelids, but raised his right arm to block in front of him.

He did not use the Reverse Life Triple Technique; he simply took the hit with his physical body.

boom!

The golden light struck his arm with a dull thud.

Li Cunzhen took a step back, leaving a red mark on his arm, but that was all.

He made a silent assessment in his mind.

The power of this strike was roughly equivalent to Lu Ren's full-force use of the Ruyi Force.

Upon seeing this, Zhang Huaiyi frowned slightly.

This guy... is a bit too strong, isn't he?

Just then, Zhang Jingqing's voice came from the armchair.

"Zhang Huaiyi, you have no right to hold back in front of Master Li!"

The voice just fell.

Zhang Huaiyi's expression hardened.

He took a deep breath, changed his hand seals, and the golden light around him suddenly contracted and then surged again.

This time, the golden light was no longer a blurry membrane, but transformed into solid blades of light, hovering around him like invisible swords.

Golden light blade.

This was a method Zhang Huaiyi devised himself, compressing the Golden Light Spell to its extreme and then releasing it in a special way, making it several times more powerful than ordinary Golden Light attacks.

Moreover, it has an excellent effect on the Golden Light Mantra.

He had never demonstrated this technique to anyone.

Originally prepared to deal with Zhang Zhiwei, he now had no choice but to use it against Li Cunzhen.

"Master Li, be careful!"

Zhang Huaiyi gave a low shout and waved his hands.

Three golden beams of energy shot out from the sky, moving so fast that their trajectories were almost invisible; only three golden rays of light could be seen flashing by in the air.

Upon seeing this, Li Cunzhen's eyes narrowed slightly.

The power of this move is truly extraordinary.

He no longer acted arrogantly, and his internal energy began to circulate rapidly.

Reverse Rebirth Triple Stage, activated!

Li Cunzhen's right arm instantly transformed into pure white mist, which then quickly solidified, becoming as if carved from white jade.

The golden blade struck the jade-like arm.

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With a soft sound, the golden blade pierced through three inches of flesh on Li Cunzhen's left arm, tearing apart the white, vaporized flesh and revealing the deeper tissue beneath.

However, in just the time it takes to breathe, the wound healed at a speed visible to the naked eye.

White steam billowed up, the crack closed, and not even a scar was left.

Li Cunzhen looked down at his arm, then looked up at Zhang Huaiyi.

A hint of surprise and a touch of seriousness appeared in his eyes.

"Master Zhang's golden energy blade is truly remarkable."

He paused, then continued.

"If we only consider your ability to control the golden light, I'm afraid Zhang Zhiwei is no match for you."

"Is it because it was able to hide for so many years?"

Zhang Huaiyi remained silent.

He didn't answer, but his heart was already in turmoil.

His own golden Qi Blade had absolutely no effect on Li Cunzhen.

He could see the wound clearly.

It was only three inches deep, and it healed before it could even last a single breath on Li Cunzhen's body.

Is this the effect of the triple rebirth?

Or is it a difference in the cultivation of one's physical and mental well-being?

Zhang Huaiyi gritted his teeth and decided to hold back no longer.

He changed his hand seals again, and the golden light around him dissipated, replaced by blue and white arcs of electricity crackling on his body.

The five thunders rectify the law.

Thunder in the Crimson Palace!

This is the Celestial Master's Mansion's signature technique. Although Zhang Huaiyi has only been learning it for a few days, his comprehension is extraordinary, and he can already use it skillfully.

The electric arcs grew denser and brighter, illuminating the entire hall in a snow-white light.

The air smelled burnt from the lightning, and even the blue bricks on the ground were scorching hot.

Zhang Jingqing paused slightly in the teacup she was holding, a hint of satisfaction flashing in her eyes.

To be able to use lightning magic to this extent in just a few days, Huaiyi's talent truly far surpasses that of his fellow disciples.

only...

He glanced at Li Cunzhen and sighed inwardly.

Unfortunately, the opponent was too strong.

Li Cunzhen felt the thunderous power permeating the air, and his eyebrows twitched slightly.

The thunder of the Crimson Palace cannot be withstood head-on.

He won't die, but it will definitely make him suffer for a while.

Although his regenerative abilities are extremely strong due to his triple regeneration, the paralysis and penetrating power of lightning cannot be dealt with simply by relying on regeneration.

Thinking about it.

Zhang Huaiyi was now ready. He drew out the golden fire within his body, let out a loud shout, and pointed his right hand at Li Cunzhen.

Palm Thunder!

A blue-white bolt of lightning, as thick as a child's arm, shot out from his palm, carrying a destructive aura, and hurtled straight toward Li Cunzhen's face.

Li Cunzhen shook his head slightly, moved his feet, and his figure shifted three feet to the side like a ghost.

Lightning grazed his shoulder and struck the wall behind him.

Fortunately, a golden light flew from the depths, blocking the lightning and preventing damage to the wall.

Zhang Huaiyi paused for a moment, but did not stop. He flipped his left hand and unleashed another palm strike.

Li Cunzhen dodged again. This time, he didn't even move his feet. He just slightly turned his body and let the lightning pass by his chest.

Two, three, four —

Zhang Huaiyi unleashed seven or eight palm strikes in quick succession, each one as fast as lightning. But Li Cunzhen was like a leaf falling in the wind, always slightly deflecting at the most dangerous moment, causing all the attacks to miss.

His steps were small, and the distance he covered was also small, but he was still unpredictable.

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Half an incense stick later...

Sweat began to bead on Zhang Huaiyi's forehead. The consumption of lightning magic was enormous. With his current cultivation level, he had reached his limit in continuously casting palm lightning.

But Li Cunzhen wasn't even touched by him.

Finally, Zhang Huaiyi stopped, panting heavily, and withdrew his handprint.

Blue arcs of electricity flickered a few times at his fingertips before dissipating into the air.

He lowered his head, his face somewhat pale.

"Master Li's cultivation is profound; I, a humble Taoist, humbly admit my inferiority."

Li Cunzhen also stopped, his expression normal, his breathing steady, as if the series of dodges just now were nothing more than a short walk.

He waved his hand without saying a word.

Zhang Jingqing sat in the armchair, her face completely black.

He looked at Zhang Huaiyi, then at Li Cunzhen, his heart filled with mixed emotions.

It seems there's little hope for Zhang Huaiyi to catch up with Zhang Zhiwei.

Forget about catching up, even being a sparring partner wouldn't provide any real training.

Look at Li Cunzhen, who is similar to Zhang Zhiwei. He didn't even fight back. He just dodged, and Zhang Huaiyi was exhausted.

However, since the words had already been spoken, they couldn't just let Zhang Huaiyi go back like that.

Practice makes perfect.

Thinking of this, Zhang Jingqing cleared her throat and spoke.

That's all for today.

Zhang Huaiyi raised his head, a hint of shame flashing in his eyes.

Zhang Jingqing didn't look at him, but waved her hand instead.

"Go down first and practice some more. When your lightning magic can touch the hem of Master Li's clothes, then continue."

Zhang Huaiyi bowed and said.

"Yes, Master."

He bowed to Li Cunzhen again, then turned and left the main hall.

The palace doors closed, leaving only Zhang Jingqing and Li Cunzhen.

Zhang Jingqing picked up her teacup, took a sip, and said slowly.

"We have news about the Three Demonic Sects."

Li Cunzhen perked up and quickly cupped his hands in greeting.

"Thank you, Celestial Master."

Zhang Jingqing put down her teacup and waved her hand.

"Don't thank me yet."

"I've found the person, but whether they're willing to meet you is your business. I can only act as a go-between."

Li Cunzhen nodded.

"I understand."

Zhang Jingqing took a slip of paper from her sleeve and handed it to him.

"This is where they're staying in Jiangxi, not far from Longhu Mountain, about a two or three-day journey. Go find them yourself."

Li Cunzhen took the note, glanced at it, folded it, and put it in his pocket.

"I will forever remember the great kindness of the Celestial Master."

Li Cunzhen tactfully rose, bowed, and withdrew from the main hall.

As he walked out, he happened to see Zhang Huaiyi still standing at the bottom of the steps, head down, seemingly lost in thought.

Hearing footsteps, he looked up and forced a smile at Li Cunzhen.

"Master Li, thank you for your guidance earlier."

Li Cunzhen shook his head.

"Master Zhang, you flatter me. It's not about giving guidance, it's just a friendly exchange."

Zhang Huaiyi was silent for a moment, then suddenly asked.

"Master Li, how much do you think... I'm inferior to Senior Brother Zhang Zhiwei?"

Li Cunzhen looked at his honest and simple face and pondered for a while.

"It's hard to say."

Zhang Huaiyi sighed inwardly.

At this moment, Li Cunzhen suddenly spoke again.

"But one thing I'm sure of."

"What?"

"If you could let go of what's hidden in your heart, you might be much better off than you are now."

"Hehe, put it down...."

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Zhang Huaiyi was taken aback, then gave a wry smile and remained silent.