The Great Martial Saint!

"Who is this person?"

Shi Menglian's hair was disheveled, and his mind trembled wildly.

"How can it be so powerful!?"

Peng! Peng! Peng!
The Dream Lotus Lord's face was as red as blood, his blood and qi surging as he commanded the Lotus Ring and the Red Lotus to fight the enemy with great difficulty.

The opponent's methods were extremely powerful, and in direct confrontation, he suffered repeated defeats and was severely suppressed.

If he hadn't brought along a treasured artifact from his sect to refine for use against his enemy, he would probably have already shown signs of defeat.

Even so, in the fierce battle, he had already fallen into a disadvantageous position.

The opponent's methods were not only ruthless, but they also simultaneously used two powerful treasures to launch a direct attack, demonstrating extremely strong suppressive power.

He originally intended to persevere until the opponent's peak had passed before making further plans and plotting a counterattack.

But at this point in the battle, the opponent's aura was at its peak, like the sun at its zenith, his spirit was powerful and indescribably strong, and he was completely unaffected.

"How could this be!?" Shi Menglianjun felt a tightness in his chest. After struggling to withstand the attack, he couldn't help but groan, and his body was swept backward.

"To wield two powerful treasures simultaneously without any stagnation or loss! Such a solid foundation!"

Shi Menglian's face was flushed red, and the thought of retreating had already arisen in her heart.

Although martial arts celestial beings can wield powerful treasures, only a minority can truly possess them. Even those celestial beings at the first realm, who have cultivated to the perfection of their realm and accumulated experience over many years, still often lack powerful treasures to protect their path.

To reach this level, one must possess a powerful protective treasure; this requires either exceptional background or extraordinary opportunity.

One of them is the more difficult one.

He had worked diligently in the Heavenly Lotus Sect for many years, but in the end, he only controlled half of the treasure's nominal status. He possessed the right to use it, bestowed by the sect, but not ownership of the treasure.

Theoretically speaking, although he can use this golden lotus, the ownership still belongs to the sect. If he were to pass away someday, this treasure would not be his personal possession, but could be passed down to his lineage.

If he, with the backing of the Heavenly Lotus Sect, is already like this, then it would be truly a rare and extraordinary thing for an ordinary celestial being to possess such a treasure.

While martial arts masters can accumulate wealth much faster than pseudo-masters, their resources are also extremely abundant. Whether it's cultivating secret techniques or increasing one's realm, both require a massive accumulation of resources.

In order to earn profits, this may also involve healing with elixirs and spiritual items, wear and tear on combat weapons, and the daily maintenance of corresponding methods.

Although pseudo-celestial beings are not as good as celestial beings, precisely because they have no hope of attaining enlightenment and no longer need to pursue cultivation, the wealth they can accumulate may not be much less than that of celestial beings.

In reality, even a martial arts master would find it somewhat difficult to raise the necessary funds to forge or bid for a powerful treasure on their own.

Unless he completely abandons cultivation, puts aside all other plans, and focuses solely on acquiring protective measures. But if that were the case, most martial arts masters would be unwilling to accept it.

Having cultivated themselves to this point, who would be willing to give up so easily? Even if they encounter harsh reality and suffer repeated blows and setbacks, by the time they are ready to give up, they will already be in their old age.

In such circumstances, even with further planning, the speed of wealth accumulation may not be as fast as in the heyday. There's also the time constraint; ultimately, only a few can truly prepare a priceless treasure.

Having achieved the status of a martial arts master for over a hundred years, Lord Shi Menglian was fully aware of these circumstances.

That's why he clearly understood what it meant for the other party to possess two powerful treasures at the same time.

Not only that, the opponent had a solid foundation and a powerful spirit, and he was able to wield two powerful treasures simultaneously without any burden.

Such a situation is undoubtedly somewhat unbelievable.

It should be understood that even a Celestial Being at the Piercing Rainbow Realm, who can build a spiritual bridge, resonate with heaven and earth, and freely bear heavy treasures for attack, may not be able to do so as easily and effortlessly as the opponent.

Such a foundation is terrifying.

He had previously held onto a glimmer of hope, but reality has now dealt him a harsh blow, forcing him to abandon all delusions.

hum~
The lotus ring trembled slightly, accompanied by a series of demonic sounds.

The crimson lotus shimmered with gold, countless illusory figures coalescing, layer upon layer, filling the space in all directions.

As Lord Shi Menglian rolled up his lotus robe, a flash of red light appeared. At that moment, he used his abilities to try and escape.

However, the opponent is suppressing him tightly, and if he wants to escape, he needs to seize the opportunity on the battlefield and find a chance to act.

"Why is there such a big difference between those who have reached the same level of perfection?"

Shi Menglian felt bitter, as if all her years of perseverance had been in vain.

He was once a man of exceptional talent; not to mention fighting against those in the same region, it was not entirely impossible for him to fight across borders.

After he entered the realm of celestial beings, his physical and mental energy reached its peak.

In his early years, although he encountered setbacks and was somewhat affected, he believed that after years of cultivation, he was virtually invincible below the second-realm Celestial Being. Now, with powerful treasures protecting him and secret techniques at his disposal, he could even contend with second-realm Celestial Beings.

But reality dealt him a cruel blow. He hadn't ventured out for many years, and now, having taken on a crucial and far-reaching mission for the sect, it was over before it even began.

The opponent's offensive was fierce and their methods were shrewd, with each side coordinating its efforts in a tightly linked manner.

At this moment, he had completely abandoned any plans and only wanted to escape from here as soon as possible.

"As fellow beings of the same realm, even if you possess formidable combat strength, it won't be so easy for you to capture me."

Shi Menglian was startled, her eyes lit up with a red light, and her soul rippled away.

At the same moment, the Crimson Lotus Treasure shone with golden light, and the Demon Lotus behind it unfurled, its great power pushed to its limit.

Just as he was determined to break the deadlock and was about to use his methods, the scene in front of him shocked him to his core.

"This is."

next moment!
The waves surged like a roaring dragon, with towering deep blue waves rising into the sky, leading the vast ocean in a furious roar.

"There are still more!"

The Dream Lotus Lord trembled violently, his lotus robe billowing as he tried to flee far away.

However, the opponent's offensive tactics completely suppressed him. In an instant, the water converged and giant waves raged, and his figure, along with his protective treasures, was completely swallowed up in the vast ocean.

At the moment of being swallowed up, Shi Menglianjun clearly sensed the oppressive force coming from all directions, like a surging tide, constantly surging in.

"Heavy water is miraculous!"

Shi Menglianjun's heart trembled, and he raised a protective shield of true essence around his body.

The shield that was once invincible and could easily break through the water's defenses now appeared somewhat dim, its light flickering, clearly under immense pressure.

The power of heavy water far surpasses that of ordinary water, by a thousand or even ten thousand times!
Reaching the Profound Light Realm allows one to easily erect a protective shield of true energy to isolate oneself from water. However, in heavy water, even moving would be difficult. If one's physique is weak, one would likely be crushed by the terrifying pressure in an instant.

Boom!

The waves surged and surged, creating a massive, deep abyss. The turbulent torrents of water crashed against the cliffs and valleys, forming a vast and profound underwater world.

"leave here!"

A sudden sense of foreboding arose in Shi Menglianjun's heart, an ominous feeling arising out of nowhere.

That sense of threat was amplified infinitely.

Bang!
His true energy was like a palm; with a slap on the water, he was about to leave this watery realm.

But before he could make any move, a beam of annihilation struck him.

"not good--"

His heart skipped a beat, and he used a secret technique to dodge.

However, the secret technique that was usually invincible seemed unusually slow at this moment.

The beam of light struck, and when he tried to escape, he was too slow.

He rolled up his lotus robe, commanded the red lotus, and braced himself to receive the beam of annihilation.

Boom!

Peng! Peng! Peng!
The terrifying fluctuations in the water created wave after wave of waves, with roaring giant waves and raging currents. The terrifying giant waves, containing the power of the deep sea, directly collapsed the cliffs on both sides.

Large sections of the cliff collapsed, stirring up endless dust and sand, creating a murky landscape.

"blocked."

Shi Menglian was panting heavily.

In the water, he already faced immense pressure, not to mention the suppression from the level of his soul. Now, when he took another annihilation beam head-on, it was an extremely difficult situation.

The immense impact caused his chest to churn with blood, which turned a deep crimson.

Since he achieved the status of a martial arts master, he has rarely had such an experience.

Today, I not only experienced it, but also felt an endless sense of continuity.

The red light between his brows flashed repeatedly, reaching its peak. He wanted to use his divine soul power, borrowing the power of heaven, to break through this water realm, but his divine soul power was severely suppressed, and he could not do what he wanted no matter what.

In terms of controlling the surrounding space and the four directions of heaven and earth, he was completely at a disadvantage.

The methods they usually took pride in were utterly useless against their opponent. They could only resort to the most feeble means: a direct, head-on confrontation.

"Crimson Lotus!" The Dream Lotus Lord's heart skipped a beat, and he hastily erected a crimson lotus light shield in front of him. At the same moment, he unleashed a burst of power, pushing his aura to its limit.

laugh!
A jade hairpin of icy blue crossed the water and traversed the waters.

His crimson lotus-shaped protective barrier held out for only a short while before being completely pierced. Just as the ice jade hairpin was about to strike, he barely managed to use a secret technique to dodge the attack.

However, in his haste, the edge of his arm was still grazed by the ice jade hairpin, drawing a trace of blood. The blood seeped into the water and quickly thinned and dissipated.

Whoosh!
A turbulent current surged, and the Dream Lotus Lord looked as if he still had lingering fears.

“Just a little bit.”

The Dream Lotus Lord felt extremely uneasy.

If his reaction had been even a fraction slower, the ice jade hairpin would have struck his heart.

Even with the vitality of a martial arts master, the annihilation of his heart wouldn't kill him immediately. However, it would undoubtedly greatly affect his condition and reactions.

In such a scenario, if one were to fall into this predicament, the outcome would already be predetermined.

Under the suppression of his divine soul, coupled with the influence of the water, his sensory abilities were significantly weakened. Distracted in his fight, the ice jade hairpin's attacks...

His reaction was surprisingly slow.

Almost, because I didn't react in time.

"No! It's not just the suppression of the soul, it's also due to the influence of the water!"

Compared to previous attacks, this jade hairpin offensive was not only unaffected by the water, but was even slightly enhanced!

Shi Menglian's heart pounded wildly.

Although the gain was not very significant, the difference between the two became extremely obvious when he was under pressure.

Slowed response, heavy water pressure, jade hairpin attack
A deep gloom settled in Shi Menglianjun's heart.

He patted his waist, and a red jade porcelain bottle appeared.

In a flash, he swallowed a pill.

Although the jade hairpin only grazed his arm, the bone-chilling coldness seeped in and seemed to permeate his entire body. He needed to take a pill to slow down the chill.

Only after taking the pill did Lord Shi Menglian finally breathe a sigh of relief.

Pong!
A deafening roar and terrifying shockwave blasted open a section of the waterway.

The Dream Lotus Lord's form changed, and the demonic lotus behind him danced wildly, the lotus rings trembling and emitting strange fluctuations.

hum~
The demonic sound echoed, sweeping across all directions.

However, due to the transmission through water, the demonic sound, which should have been even more powerful, was greatly weakened.

Shi Menglianjun's face was gloomy as he struggled to maintain his composure.

Peng! Peng! Peng!
Fierce battles raged on the water.

Shi Menglianjun's response became increasingly strained.

What was originally a situation of equal strength has now turned into one-sided suppression. Every time the Dream Lotus Lord tries to escape the waters, he is suppressed by relentless and fierce attacks, and is forced to abandon the idea.

They fled downwards into the space below.

Under the influence of the heavy water's divine power, the Dream Lotus Lord's form, senses, and offensive capabilities were all weakened to some extent.

On the other hand, however, the killing power had little effect. Instead, within the aquatic space, the Dream Lotus Lord's movements were restricted, and its precise beams of annihilation and chilling light became increasingly threatening.

Its icy, freezing light chills to the bone, and with the help of the water's power, its might is amplified even further.

Under the continuous bombardment, the face of the Dream Lotus Lord had turned deathly pale.

The pills he took, which transformed into medicinal power, could not resist the corrosive chill. Accompanied by the fierce battle, the chill gradually eroded his body, and now it has permeated most of his body.

He wanted to recuperate, but the constant external pressure forced him to abandon this unrealistic idea. Under this pressure, his condition became increasingly listless.

The chill was already exceptionally biting, but now, in the water, it became even more unbearable.

Pong!
With a violent jolt, the Dream Lotus Lord was unable to withstand it and his body was swept backward.

The violent impact caused him to cough up a mouthful of blood.

The blood contained traces of ice, a chilling, bone-deep cold.

The terrifying impact made his bones ache, and the bone-chilling cold made him feel as if they were about to shatter.

The ever-present power of the surrounding waters compressed his body, working together to suppress his condition.

The terrifying power of the soul relentlessly pressed down, bringing immense trials and pressure to his soul and mind.

As the battle intensifies, the strategic space he has to maneuver in is becoming increasingly limited.

Before the Dream Lotus Lord could stop moving, a terrifying wave was already brewing.

"How come it's so fast!?"

Shi Menglian felt a sense of despair, as if facing a towering mountain.

With such frequent attacks, is there really no need for rest and recuperation?

Swish!
The beam of annihilation struck with a deafening roar.

"Damn-"

Lord Shi Menglian mobilized his essence and vital energy, sparing no effort to block this attack.

The lotus shadows shattered, the water surged, and the figure of the Dream-Eating Lotus Lord was blasted away like a reef by the terrifying force.

puff!
The terrifying shock caused Shi Menglianjun to cough up another mouthful of blood.

The bone-chilling cold seemed to be able to be suppressed any longer, and it was running rampant in his body.

By this point in the battle, he felt a deep sense of despair.

He had exhausted all his options and tried every possible means, yet he still saw the limits of his opponent's abilities.

Even with all their might, they couldn't see the limits of their opponent's abilities, only a hint of fatigue appearing on his face. Such a disparity was enough to instill despair.

"No! I cannot die!"

Pong!
The water was turbulent, and the dark waves were surging.

The lotus robe of the Dream Lotus Lord was tattered and trembled like the wings of a dying butterfly, which helped him stabilize his tumbling body.

"Even if I'm going to die, I definitely won't die here!"

His resolve was like a knife, yet he stubbornly withstood the chilling encroachment.

"Oh?"

A cold, calm voice sounded behind him, devoid of any emotion, so calm it was almost indifferent.

"is it?"

"when--"

Shi Menglianjun's pupils shrank suddenly, his hair stood on end, and he was horrified and speechless.

With his slow, sluggish spiritual perception, he finally saw clearly a figure, towering like a mountain, with a trembling golden wheel, exuding an ancient and primal aura, standing behind him.

The surging water exudes a rich and intense energy.

That mountain-like figure slowly stretched out its hand, majestic and boundless, seemingly blotting out the sky and the sun.

"Do not--"

Shi Menglian was utterly despondent, her expression one of utter despair.

next moment!
Pong!
The head of the Dream Lotus Lord exploded into a cloud of blood mist, completely staining the water.

The internal organs were wrecked, the coldness penetrated to the bone, and life was completely extinguished.

The Supreme Elder of the Heavenly Lotus Sect, a Celestial Being of a Thousand Years, the Dream-Eating Lotus Lord, is dead!
The rapids gradually calmed, the clamor subsided, and only endless indifference remained in the water, like a timeless painting, frozen in time.

A thousand years of cultivation, lost in a single day; the path of cultivation is filled only withered bones.

A cold pool hangs upside down, the Milky Way shattered. The path to the heavens is severed, blood stains the fields.

Looking around, only my thoughts remain.
eternal.

My Daoist heart remains unchanged, my original aspiration remains the same.

No changes! (End of Chapter)