Lu Chen and Yin Boqing were both talented individuals. They had each practiced the remnants of the Five Element Divine Fist, and after reaching the pinnacle of Qigong Martial Arts, they successfully underwent the transformation of spirit and body, naturally turning the Qigong technique Five Element Divine Fist into a Spell.
However, Yin Boqing claimed to have created the Five Elements Calamity Scripture himself, which led to his rising fame. He was once revered as a talented elder of the Five Element Sect, but only Lu Chen knew the truth behind it.
At this moment, Lu Chen was also being wronged by those who did not understand the situation. To others, it seemed obvious that Lu Chen's skills were taught by Yin Boqing; otherwise, how could his moves be so similar?
Even those around Lu Chen, including Princess Zhulan, thought the same way, believing that Lu Chen had received true teachings from Yin Boqing, which explained his remarkable abilities.
Lu Chen did not wish to explain. Even if he tried, it would be futile because the Crystal Warrior had died decades ago. Continuing to argue about it would only diminish Lu Chen's words to a pale and powerless state.
On this vast official road, Lu Chen openly clashed with Yin Boqing for the second time.
Through their fight, Lu Chen confirmed his suspicions: Yin Boqing was indeed a super expert in Spirit-Body Unity, coupled with Void Immortal cultivation, making him nearly invincible.
It was precisely because of his Spirit-Body Unity that Lu Chen had been unable to discern whether Yin Boqing's Five Elements Calamity Scripture was Qigong or Yin Zhen during their first meeting.
After a simple exchange of blows, the situation fell into a stalemate once again.
"Everyone, hurry and leave," Lu Chen shouted, but no one listened. They all stood still, not moving an inch.
Huangfu Qi stood among the crowd and felt a bit uneasy. However, he knew that they could not delay any longer. Understanding this principle, he immediately winked at two nearby Qi Masters.
The two Qi Masters exchanged glances and raised their long knives to balance them in front of their chests before stepping forward cautiously.
As they were about to exit the crowd, both shouted simultaneously and lunged toward Yin Boqing.
Lu Chen wanted to stop them but it was already too late. The two jumped high and swung their long knives downwards.
Lu Chen closed his eyes; he didn't need to look to know what the outcome would be.
In an instant, everyone witnessed the terror of Yin Boqing. The flesh of the two individuals had not even approached him before it transformed into a mist of blood, scattering in the air, and even their blades melted away.
What kind of sinister skill was this? Everyone's eyes widened in shock. Yin Boqing merely waved his hand and instantly killed the two Qi Masters, leaving no bodies behind.
"We can't wait any longer. Bear Demon Death Warriors, charge!" Princess Zhulan shouted sharply. The more terrifying Yin Boqing became, the less they could afford to wait; the longer they delayed, the worse the situation would become for them.
Lu Chen wanted to stop them, but he hesitated and withdrew his words. There was no other choice at this moment; they could only force their way through. This was the most direct and effective method, and perhaps there was still a chance to fight back.
As soon as Princess Zhulan spoke, twelve fully armed Bear Demon Death Warriors immediately burst out of the crowd. Their bear-skin armor produced a sound like clashing metal.
The twelve formed a systematic formation, drawing their short blades and charging uniformly towards Yin Boqing.
"Run, run!" Lu Chen shouted loudly at the Qi Masters guarding the carriage. Immediately, those who were dazed snapped back to reality and urged the horses to maneuver around through the nearby bushes.
With one movement affecting many, all the carriages began to move, bypassing the battlefield and going through the bushes on the side.
Of course, Lu Chen and other core figures did not leave; they stood frozen in place. Lu Chen hoped they would leave quickly, but at that moment, loyalty seemed to outweigh life itself, and none were willing to depart.
On the opposite side, among the twelve Bear Demon Death Warriors, two fell dead without completing even one exchange of blows, their bodies severed and their lives extinguished.
"Run! You can't save me. If you don't leave now, we'll all die here," Lu Chen urged again upon seeing two Bear Demon Death Warriors fall. He then summoned the Five Elements Calamity Scripture and formed a Five-Colored Ring that flew towards Yin Boqing.
The remaining individuals did not flee; upon seeing Lu Chen fly towards Yin Boqing, they all raised their weapons and charged forward as well.
This was a battle without schemes or conspiracies; everyone who needed to exert themselves had done so.
In an instant, a circle of twenty to thirty people formed, led by Lu Chen, along with Princess Zhulan, Yue Shaoting, Tu Youdong, Old Mu, Lian Dashuang, Jiang Jie and his brothers, Prince Fu Huangfu Qi, and the Shark-Slaying Eight Guards along with the remaining twelve Bear Demon Death Warriors.
Lu Chen soared into the air, holding the Five Elements Calamity Scripture in one hand, which transformed into the Five-Colored Ring and pressed down from above. However, he was naturally met with a counterattack from Yin Boqing.
Yin Boqing pushed forcefully with his palm, instantly sending Lu Chen flying upwards, straight into the clouds below. At that moment, Lu Chen felt utterly powerless, as fragile as a blank sheet of paper.
But he had no time for further contemplation; shaking his true form, he dove down again, unleashing all he could: Imperial Aura, Four Symbols Thunder Scripture, Nine-Five Dragon Cauldron, Jun Bell—everything he had at his disposal.
Below him, surrounding Yin Boqing, twenty to thirty people unleashed their unique moves and poured all their strength into attacking Yin Boqing.
Yin Boqing merely waved his hand; the power of the Void Immortal erupted forth like a torrential flood, immediately sending everyone flying apart.
The group of twenty to thirty people were sent tumbling backward, landing awkwardly on the ground; some even spat blood and looked pale.
Yin Boqing stood in the center, his flesh unwavering like a Cypress Tree. Both his presence and strength were beyond comparison; there was no chance for anyone to even approach him.
Lu Chen let out a roar and once again summoned the Five Elements Calamity Scripture to charge at him. Yin Yuan surged forth like a flood, pressing down on Yin Boqing like a massive vine as he unleashed all of his power without reservation.
Yin Boqing clasped his hands together and summoned the Five-Colored Ring. No matter how terrifying Lu Chen's Five Elements Calamity Scripture was, the ring had already enveloped everyone within its reach—spanning at least fifty paces in diameter.
With a thrust upward, Yin Boqing sent Lu Chen flying away once more; it was unclear where he landed.
Yin Boqing's true form stood firmly on the ground as he looked up into the sky. He saw Lu Chen shrink into a black dot that flew farther and farther away until it vanished from his sight.
Yin Boqing smiled mysteriously as he stood straight in place, gazing at those around him. Just moments ago, these people had launched an attack against him; now they were all lying on the ground.
At this moment, Yin Boqing's gaze swept over everyone, causing an involuntary shiver in their hearts, a deep-seated sense of fear welling up within them.
"Talking business with me is truly overestimating yourselves. Opposing me will not lead to a good outcome. Now that things have come to this point, don't blame me for being merciless."
After saying this, Yin Boqing clasped his hands together and once again summoned the Five-Colored Ring, pressing it down towards the crowd. He intended to crush everyone here.
Suddenly, an angry roar echoed from the sky, and in an instant, an overwhelmingly powerful aura enveloped the area for dozens of miles.
This aura was faint yet palpable; Yin Boqing immediately ceased his energy manipulation and looked up at the sky. He understood very well what this aura was—illusory yet real—only the Void Immortal could possess such a presence.
However, in addition to the faintly discernible powerful aura, there was also a strong surge of vitality. In almost an instant, Yin Boqing realized the source of this aura: Spirit-Body Unity.
Moreover, the roar just now was clearly a beast's roar—very real and entirely different from the Dharmakaya manifested through vitality.
He saw a point appear in the sky, growing larger at an unidentifiable speed as it charged towards him.
In just two or three breaths, what seemed far away had actually arrived right before him in the blink of an eye.
Yin Boqing was momentarily stunned, feeling caught off guard. He hurriedly summoned the Five-Colored Ring and pushed it upwards towards the sky.
"Bang bang bang!"
The two forces collided, accompanied by a series of beast roars. Yin Boqing felt immense pressure bearing down on him, forcing him to retreat step by step.
The entity that struck at Yin Boqing turned out to be the Treasure Guardian Beast, which had emerged unexpectedly and immediately targeted him with its attack.
The Treasure Guardian Beast was a spirit formed from Ancient Jade. It had absorbed the essence of sunlight and moonlight over nearly a hundred years to achieve the status of a Void Immortal. Moreover, it was a Void Immortal born with Spirit-Body Unity, its strength comparable to that of the Guardian Beast of the Su Family.
Of course, the Treasure Guardian Beast, without the suppression of the Nine-Five Dragon Cauldron, would still possess the strength to contend with Yin Boqing at its peak.
"Where did this beast come from? Do you dare to block my path? Are you not afraid of retribution?" Yin Boqing said coldly while grappling with the Treasure Guardian Beast.
At this moment, the massive body of the Treasure Guardian Beast was floating in the sky, its copper bell-like eyes bulging as it stared fiercely at Yin Boqing.
Upon hearing Yin Boqing's words, the Treasure Guardian Beast was instantly enraged and spoke human words, shouting, "How dare you speak of retribution? You are the one who defies the numbers and does not follow their rules; you are the one who truly deserves punishment."
Then, amidst everyone's astonished gazes, Lu Chen's figure suddenly appeared, his hands swiftly waving as he unleashed the Three Aspects Return to One Scripture, Four Symbols Thunder Scripture, and Five Elements Calamity Scripture all at once.
At this time, Lu Chen was only ten steps away from Yin Boqing. He had been hiding himself by borrowing the aura of the Treasure Guardian Beast and chose to strike suddenly at the last moment.
The Treasure Guardian Beast approached to converse with Yin Boqing merely to attract his attention.
In an instant, the three scriptures struck down simultaneously. At a moment when Yin Boqing was caught off guard, several spells intertwined into a mass of vines that descended from above like a net, thoroughly enveloping Yin Boqing within.
Yin Boqing's true form shook violently and was blasted backward, landing ten zhang away.
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