One person: Lu Jin, do I look like your master?

Modern medicine and various treatments from the supernatural world have long been proven ineffective! Even he, a peerless expert, is powerless to reverse the situation!

This young man actually dared to make such a boast?!

Was it just youthful recklessness and the fearlessness of a newborn calf? Or... did he truly possess some kind of unfathomable, mysterious power that even he himself couldn't comprehend?

In an instant, countless thoughts flashed through the old master's mind.

He stared intently into Wang Xuan's eyes, trying to find a trace of falsehood or deception within them.

However, all he saw was an unfathomable calm and unquestionable confidence.

After a long while, the heavy aura around the old master slowly dissipated. He slowly exhaled and a smile reappeared on his face, but this smile contained an indescribable complexity and... expectation?

"Okay! Good boy!"

The old master's voice was still loud, but it carried a slight, almost imperceptible tremor.

"If you can truly cure my junior brother... I... will owe you an immense favor!"

At this moment, this originally simple exchange of skills was given a deeper meaning.

The atmosphere in the forest became increasingly solemn and anticipated.

Chapter 41 Fight!

The next moment, the two figures disappeared from the spot without warning, as if erased from the drawing paper by an eraser!

There was no earth-shattering noise, no sonic boom tearing through the air, and it didn't even disturb Zhang Chulan and Shan Shitong, who were "amicably negotiating" not far away.

Only a few withered leaves, lifted by an invisible force, drifted slowly down from the spot.

This near-teleportation-like movement technique has already exceeded the ordinary understanding of "speed" by extraordinary people, involving exquisite control over space and one's own power.

Almost at the same moment, in a more remote and secluded valley behind Longhu Mountain, two figures appeared as if stepping out of nothingness.

Here, strange rocks abound, ancient trees reach for the sky, and a clear stream flows gently by. The moonlight is cut into tiny spots of light by the dense canopy of trees.

Scattered on the ground covered with fallen leaves, the environment is extremely tranquil, making it the perfect place for unrestrained skill-based competition.

"Come on, kid!"

The old Celestial Master Zhang Zhiwei still had that same kind, smiling face, as if he had simply changed locations for a stroll.

He stood casually in place, waved to Wang Xuan, and spoke in a relaxed tone as if he were inviting a junior to come and have some candy.

"Stop hiding your true abilities, let this old man take a good look at just how advanced your cultivation has become!"

Wang Xuan took a deep breath, and the fresh air from the valley filled his lungs.

Facing this unparalleled figure of the era, he dared not be the slightest bit presumptuous, and his expression became focused and calm.

"In that case, Elder Celestial Master, then this junior shall have to offend you!"

The moment the words fell—

A strange and powerful surge suddenly erupted from Wang Xuan's body!

A dense, almost tangible white aura began to emanate from the pores of his entire body!

This energy was not chaotic, but rather seemed to swirl around him as if it were alive.

Wang Xuan's entire body was rendered translucent and as white as jade!

Her long, jet-black hair, starting from the roots, spread at a visible speed into a pure, snow-white expanse!

Even more astonishingly, his feet quietly left the ground, and his body seemed to lose weight, slowly levitating more than ten feet off the ground, standing in mid-air!

The white Qi flames around him swayed slightly, making him look like an immortal who had descended to the mortal world, untouched by worldly affairs!

A powerful, pure pressure, carrying a unique "reversal of nature" charm, spread out like mercury spilling onto the ground.

The sound instantly filled the entire valley, even the babbling brook seemed to pause!

"this……!"

The old master Zhang Zhiwei, who had been maintaining a squinty smile, froze the moment he saw Wang Xuan fully activate the Reverse Life Triple State.

Those eyes, which were always half-open, widened involuntarily for the first time, and an incredulous look of shock burst forth from the depths of their eyes!

With his more than a hundred years of cultivation and experience, he was somewhat surprised at this moment!

"Triple...it's actually the third level?!"

Even though he had already guessed that Wang Xuan's cultivation was extraordinary, he never expected that the other party would actually reach this legendary realm!

The third level of the Reverse Rebirth Triple Stage!

This is a supreme realm that even the former Left Gate Master failed to truly achieve! (At least that's the general consensus.)

He was all too familiar with the aura of the Reverse Life Triple Realm; his old friend Lu Jin had cultivated this technique.

The second level is certainly powerful, with its Qi-infused body providing astonishing defense and strength, but it could never possess the kind of... this kind of pure and oppressive feeling that's almost a sublimation of the essence of life! Nor could it possibly levitate in mid-air with such effortless ease!

This is absolutely the real deal – the third layer!

How could such a young cultivator master this long-lost martial art and break through to such an unbelievable level?

The old master was filled with shock and disbelief.

"Old Celestial Master, be careful!"

Just as the old Celestial Master was shaken, Wang Xuan, who was standing in mid-air, spoke up to remind him.

The next moment, his figure suddenly vanished from the spot!

Almost at the same instant, Wang Xuan's figure appeared like a ghost directly in front of the old Celestial Master, less than a foot away!

A hand covered in condensed white Qi flames, as clear as jade, seemingly casually struck, but actually containing terrifying power like shattering mountains and splitting rocks, straight toward the old Celestial Master's chest!

The speed, the angle, and the timing were all beyond the limits of ordinary reaction!

However, standing opposite him was Zhang Zhiwei!

The moment Wang Xuan disappeared, the old Celestial Master's seemingly aged body reacted instinctively!

"Om-!"

A dazzling, solid light shield, as solid as pure gold, instantly appeared on his body! The Golden Light Mantra! And it was the Golden Light Mantra that he had cultivated to its peak and made instinctive!

This golden light was not a thin layer, but a thick and condensed one, flowing with mysterious runes, radiating a majestic Daoist charm that was impervious to all evil and indestructible!

"Snapped!!!"

Wang Xuan's palm, powerful enough to easily shatter steel boulders, landed solidly on the dazzling golden light!

A deep, yet deafening roar exploded in the valley!

The shockwave from the collision spread wildly in all directions, as if it were a tangible force, causing fallen leaves to fly everywhere, streams to swirl backward, and the branches of the ancient trees around to shake violently with a loud crashing sound!

The golden light rippled violently, like a boulder thrown into the water, creating violent ripples and even emitting a "humming" sound that could not bear the weight!

But in the end, it did not break, and it withstood this sudden and domineering blow!

However, Zhang Zhiwei, the old Celestial Master standing in the golden light, was involuntarily forced to take three steps back under the impact of this enormous force!

Each step left a clear footprint, several inches deep, on the soft ground covered with fallen leaves!

After regaining his balance, the old celestial master's face showed not anger, but rather even greater interest and appreciation, and he exclaimed in praise:

"Good! Good lad! Good strength! What a brilliant triple rebirth technique!"

With just this one collision, this expert already had an extremely clear assessment of Wang Xuan's strength!

'If we only rely on this Golden Light Mantra to contend with him…'

The old celestial master's mind raced.

'I'm afraid even I will need to expend some effort, and at best, I'll only narrowly win. If I were to use lightning magic… victory should be achieved much faster.'

He instantly realized that, in terms of sheer burst power and destructive force, Wang Xuan, who had activated the third level of the Reverse Life Triple Realm, had already reached an extremely terrifying level, enough to pose a substantial threat to him!

On the other side, Wang Xuan, who had used the force of his palm strike to retreat lightly and stand in mid-air again, looked down at his still fair hand, which had not even trembled in the slightest from the recoil, and felt a chill in his heart.

'really……'

He knew perfectly well that even if he cultivated the Reverse Life Triple Stage to the third level, in terms of the accumulation of "life force" cultivation, there would still be an insurmountable gap compared to the Old Celestial Master, who had honed his life force for over a hundred years.

Although he didn't use his full strength in that palm strike, he still used about 70-80% of his power.

However, when the seemingly simple Golden Light Mantra struck the Old Celestial Master, it felt as if it were hitting a boundless and unfathomable ocean.

Most of the power was absorbed and dissolved by the pure and thick golden light and the deeper life foundation beneath it.

He relied on the "quality" and "state" of his cultivation technique, while his opponent possessed a perfect combination of "quality," "state," "quantity," and a century of honing his skills!

Although the two only exchanged one move, at their level, the difference in skill was immediately apparent, and they understood each other perfectly.

Wang Xuan sought to verify his own abilities and see the gap between himself and others, while the Old Master developed an unprecedented and intense interest in this young man who had suddenly appeared and was comparable to Zuo Ruotong back then.

The atmosphere in the valley instantly became more tense and filled with fighting spirit. The ensuing battle would surely be even more earth-shattering!

Chapter 42 The next generation is terrible

"Kid, don't hold back! Give it your all! This old man can still handle it!"

The old master Zhang Zhiwei laughed loudly, his voice echoing in the valley, filled with absolute confidence and a hint of excitement at seeing a prey.

With his keen eyesight, he could naturally see that although Wang Xuan's palm strike was fierce, he had still held back and was far from reaching his limit.

At his age and level of achievement, it is extremely rare for him to encounter an opponent worthy of his serious attention.

Upon hearing this, Wang Xuan paused slightly while hovering in the air, then nodded solemnly:

"In that case, I will take my leave and ask for your guidance, Elder Master!"

After that real collision, he knew in his heart that he was no match for the old master.

The opponent's unfathomable golden light spell and boundless life cultivation were like an unshakable, towering mountain.

But it was precisely because of this that his fighting spirit and desire to prove what he had learned were completely ignited!

Since they came down the mountain, neither Xia Liuqing nor Xia He, the bone-scraping knife, could withstand more than one move from him.

That overwhelming power, while reassuring, also prevented him from truly testing the limits of the Reverse Life Triple Realm.

Now that he has encountered the "touchstone" of the Celestial Master, how could he miss this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity?

With a firm resolve, the holy white Qi flames surrounding Wang Xuan suddenly surged! His figure vanished into thin air once more, like a ghost!

The next moment, he appeared beside the old master as if he had teleported. He was no longer simply attacking directly; his fists, palms, fingers, elbows... every part of his body had become the most terrifying weapon.

Enveloped in a burst of condensed white Qi flames, it poured towards the Old Celestial Master like a raging storm! Its speed was so great that it left afterimages in the air!

"Well done!"

The old celestial master laughed loudly, no longer merely passively defending. His seemingly aged body was now incredibly agile, and his entire body shone with dazzling golden light.

Sometimes it solidifies into a strong shield to withstand the impact, sometimes it transforms into a flexible stream of water to deflect the force, and sometimes it bursts out with a fierce and unparalleled counterattack!

"Boom!" "Thud!" "Crack!"

A continuous, violent roar suddenly erupted from the valley!

Two figures, one in gold and one in white, collided, intersected, separated, and collided again at a speed that was difficult to detect with the naked eye!

Each clash unleashed a terrifying energy shock, like a series of small explosions!

The shockwaves surged outwards like a tsunami, lifting up the thick layers of fallen leaves and revealing the black soil beneath!

The ancient trees around them shook violently, their thick branches groaning under the strain, while the thinner trees were snapped in half!

Even the babbling brook was blasted into towering columns of water by the dissipating energy!

Wang Xuan unleashed the terrifying power, speed, and physical strength brought by the Reverse Life Triple Technique to the fullest extent!

His attacks were like a sudden storm, each strike containing the immense power to split mountains and shatter rocks.

This forced the old master to maintain a high intensity of the Golden Light Mantra, and he even had to occasionally use exquisite movement techniques to dodge!

However, no matter how fierce Wang Xuan's attacks were, the old Celestial Master remained as steady as a rock in a stormy sea!

His Golden Light Spell seemed endless and incredibly resilient, always managing to block Wang Xuan's most lethal attacks at just the right moment.

His occasional counterattacks were like a gazelle leaping off a cliff, leaving no trace, yet they often disrupted Wang Xuan's offensive rhythm, forcing him to retreat and defend.