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Chapter 17: Righteous Qi
The Ancient Dragon Unification Technique is the most lethal divine technique of the royal family. A vast amount of Vital Energy and Imperial Aura is infused into the opponent's body, merging together to unleash a dragon-like force that breaks through.
No matter how strong the physical body is, once these Vital Energy and Imperial Aura enter, death is inevitable.
However, Dugu Po paid no heed to the Royal Elder's desperate assault. Instead, he wielded his staff with countless variations, gathering all his Righteous Qi before striking at the Divine General's Elder.
This strike appeared quite ordinary, yet it sent shockwaves through the Divine General's Elder's heart.
The Royal Elder also sensed the aura of destruction and immediately accelerated his attack. Fortunately, his speed was commendable, allowing him to land a blow on Dugu Po first.
Thunderous Roar...
The sword energy crashed against the shore like a tide. The sound was thunderous, shaking the earth and mountains. The Royal Elder revealed a look of delight, anticipating that this sword energy would enter Dugu Po's body and coalesce within him, ultimately destroying everything inside.
However, all this sword energy lingered outside Dugu Po’s body, unable to penetrate even an inch.
"This is impossible. The Ancient Dragon Unification Technique can penetrate the physical body."
The Royal Elder let out an incredulous roar, but soon he discerned the truth and exclaimed in shock, "Your manifestation is actually your physical body. How can there be someone cultivating a physical body manifestation down here?"
The Royal Elder roared in unwillingness.
Dugu Po's strike shattered the Divine General's Elder's manifestation and then aimed for the Elder's head, its momentum now unstoppable.
"Heart..."
The various sects gasped in astonishment, treating Dugu Po, the outsider, as a formidable enemy.
At Divine General Manor, it was only upon seeing the approaching staff that they realized it was no ordinary stick, but a Sacred Artifact. The Sacred Artifact was enveloped in an overwhelming amount of Righteous Qi, radiating destructive power.
"A mere iron staff can unleash the might of a pseudo-Sacred Artifact. Has he absorbed all the Righteous Qi by himself?"
Helan Mountain's expression grew serious. The Mountain Guardian Formation of Azure Cloud Sect was incredibly powerful. If there were fluctuations of Sage-level might, this formation would automatically transform into a killing array.
This formation was the treasure that protected Azure Cloud Sect.
The Vital Energy of the earth was fundamental. After Enlightenment, one would come to understand that the forces of the world were divided into many types, akin to the Dao in the air. Mountains existed between the earth, accumulating Vital Energy over time, thus forming their majestic presence and embodying the mountain Dao.
The royal family was one of the oldest ancient clans, having accumulated vast amounts of Power of Faith, known as Imperial Aura.
Wherever there are people, evil thoughts and resentments arise. This gives birth to an invisible force known as Evil Qi.
After death, one transforms into Eerie Energy.
There are countless powers in existence. However, Righteous Qi is a particularly unique entity. It does not condense vast amounts of Vital Energy like mountain Dao, formed over countless ages. Nor does it originate from humanity or beastkind like Imperial Aura, Evil Qi, or Eerie Energy.
Righteous Qi has existed since time immemorial. Even as the world changes, it remains constant and unchanging. Only those who uphold righteousness can gain its recognition and wield its power.
In this world, there are very few paths for cultivating Righteous Qi. Human hearts are often filled with mixed thoughts. The most renowned among them is Qijian Pavilion. Now, another figure has emerged in this legacy—Dugu Po.
This time, the Divine General's Elder had no choice but to retreat from the Ten-Turn Demon Extermination Array, standing in front of himself. He braced against the terrifying strike of the iron rod that loomed before him, blocking the overwhelming power of the Sacred Artifact that weighed heavily on his heart.
Too much Righteous Qi merged together, overshadowing the color of the iron rod itself. Then, the iron rod struck heavily against the ten Light Spots of the Ten-Turn Demon Extermination Array.
Crack...
The sound of shattering echoed from the ten Light Spots. Immediately after, the iron rod struck mercilessly against the elder's head.
When...
It was not a particularly terrifying sound, but the elder's entire body shattered like a broken mirror.
"Is the Grand Elder dead?"
The disciples of the Divine General's Mansion expressed their disbelief and shock.
At the same time, several dozen feet away, another Divine General's Elder appeared. He sat cross-legged, his robe worn down to a simple white inner garment.
His face was extremely pale, and his breath was somewhat weak.
"I have lost a life-saving treasure just like that."
The Divine General's Elder glared at Dugu Po with a look of hatred.
Dugu Po turned to the Divine General's Elder and said respectfully, "Senior, with this strike, I only chose one spiritual weapon. It has given you a chance at rebirth; it is worth it."
“So, you already knew my true form was here?” the Divine General's Elder asked in surprise.
Dugu Po did not respond but instead looked at the Royal Elder, who was still attacking him. He gripped the iron rod in his right hand, raised it high, and struck it down onto the ground with a loud shout: “Retreat!”
As he spoke, a vast wave of Righteous Qi spread out like ripples on water. It directly overwhelmed the countless sword energies unleashed by the Royal Elder, then swept up the Royal Elder and pushed him beside the Divine General's Elder.
Once the Divine General's Elder landed steadily, he felt a shock in his heart. It was said that if there were one person among them who could command all Righteous Qi, achieving sainthood would be within reach.
What he witnessed today demonstrated the extraordinary power of Righteous Qi. Did he really need to mobilize more Imperial Aura? The Imperial Aura had been passed down for thousands of years; how could he afford to expend too much of it?
At this moment, both the Royal Elder and the Divine General's Elder understood that in a one-on-one fight, they were far from being Dugu Po's match. If they truly wanted to kill him, they would have to risk their lives. But had things really come to this point?
The two elders looked toward their respective leaders, wanting to inquire about the severity of the situation. If necessary, they would not hesitate to sacrifice themselves.
The Martial Emperor and Li Jing shook their heads and sighed.
Even with two powerful figures dispatched, they still could not discern this person's true origins.
The two elders exchanged meaningful glances with Dugu Po, sighing inwardly that indeed, the Yangtze River pushes forward the waves behind; age was catching up with them. They transformed into streaks of light and departed.
At Helan Mountain, the Martial Emperor and Li Jing met up again to discuss their strategy.
Dugu Po stood holding his iron rod, waiting for their decision. He had retracted all Divine Techniques. At this moment, his white robe was still riddled with wounds, blood marking it with numerous cuts. These injuries were inflicted by the Divine General's Elder's Ten-Turn Demon Extermination Array.
Moreover, on Dugu Po's flesh surface, some of his flesh had necrosed. Only Dugu Po himself knew the extent of his injuries; these were caused by the Royal Elder's Ancient Dragon Unification Technique.
On the surface, it seemed easy, but it was far from truly effortless.
In the end, Helan Mountain stepped forward and said, "You come to my Azure Cloud Sect seeking trouble; I should naturally intervene. Please."
At these words, the crowd erupted in surprise.
The leader of the Qingyun Sect was about to take action. The Sovereign of the Jiuzhou Continent, known for its long-standing heritage, what level of cultivation had they reached? No one knew.
Throughout Zhongzhou, nearly all young disciples believed he had already attained sainthood.
Dugu Po stood before Helan Mountain as a latecomer among the younger generation. He respectfully clasped his fists and said, "Please enlighten me."
This stunning battle, unfortunately, could not be witnessed by most. Helan Mountain stepped into the cave, and Dugu Po followed. The two engaged in battle within.
Only those with foundation-level cultivation could catch glimpses of the unfolding events.
Though they could not see them, the sound of explosive clashes echoed continuously in the air. All disciples, including the elders, looked up with their heads raised, even without seeing anything.
The battle continued for an entire day and night. These disciples remained with their necks craned for that long, not a single one left.
As the battle concluded, only one figure emerged from the cave. His clothing appeared scorched as if singed by flames, marked with numerous blackened spots and large tears; it was no longer a long robe.
What was most striking was that although his complexion was pale, his hair was neatly combed, and the crown atop his head remained spotless.
He walked forward, leaving a trail of blood behind him.
"Senior Brother."
Seeing Dugu Po approaching, Lin Feng suddenly felt a wave of distress. He hurriedly ran up to Dugu Po and asked with concern, "Senior Brother, are you alright?"
"I won't die," Dugu Po replied.
"What should we do next?" Lin Feng inquired. He was unaware of the outcome of that shocking battle and even more uncertain about what to do now.
"Descend the mountain."
As soon as Dugu Po finished speaking, the Mountain Guardian Formation of Azure Cloud Sect dissipated, and the air regained its clarity.
The Martial Emperor and Li Jing exchanged meaningful glances with Dugu Po, already aware of his identity. They each instructed their disciples to prepare to return home.
No one revealed Dugu Po's identity. Those who needed to know were already aware, and those who didn't had no need to know.
A majestic eagle landed on Dugu Po's shoulder. As he walked forward, blood continued to flow down his legs, leaving a trail of crimson prints behind him.
How many injuries had he suffered? How much blood had been shed to create these bloodstains?
Lin Feng and Lin Miaomiao quietly followed behind Dugu Po, watching the blood prints ahead. Lin Feng felt an overwhelming sense of sorrow, a lump in his throat, wanting to cry.
A man does not easily shed tears; it is just that he has not reached the point of heartbreak.
This was his Senior Brother, whom he had never met before. Yet for the sake of their brotherhood, he had come alone today, solely to take his junior brother away.
The Jiuzhou Gathering Conference has come to an end, and Lin Feng has secured the top spot on all three rankings. However, he nearly lost his life during the event. When he left the Azure Cloud Sect, he didn't even receive the rewards that belonged to him.
Throughout Gaojing, news of one person began to spread like wildfire, reaching across the entire Zhou Dynasty, spreading throughout Zhongzhou, and echoing across the Jiuzhou Continent. In this world, a young cultivator has emerged as a Supreme Being. He can defeat the Grand Elder of a first-rate sect and challenge the Azure Cloud Sect Master, Helan Mountain.
Many are speculating about the stunning battle between Dugu Po and Helan Mountain—who emerged victorious?
Most believe that Dugu Po won. Only a victor could leave the scene; a defeated opponent would dare not show their face again, retreating into their sect and never daring to reappear in the world.
However, there are also many who speculate that Helan Mountain triumphed. The foundation of Helan Mountain is too profound; how could a rising star possibly overcome it? If Helan Mountain were to employ the Mountain Guardian Formation, it would be invincible.
To gain a lifetime of fame yet end up in such a state of despair.
Three figures walked along the stone steps in the mountains. Dugu Po's pace was somewhat slow, and traces of blood were left on the Stone Steps along the way. Lin Miaomiao attempted several times to persuade him to rest and recuperate, but was stopped by Lin Feng. (To be continued…)
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