Please call me Dadaozu

Chapter 316 Golden Core Conversation, Ten Battles Between Humans and Demons (4000)

Zhang Yuanzhu landed on the ground, resting one arm on the long, white ruler, and looked peacefully at his old friend.

"At the eleventh level of Qi Refining, Foundation Establishment is not far off."

"The first level of Qi Refining is like a heaven, fellow Daoist is too kind."

Lu Hongyun breathed a sigh of relief; the prodigy before her was just as she had always been.

A gentle breeze stirs, her golden skirt billows, her long black hair dances, and the woman is radiant and captivating, her red lips parting slightly:

"As for Brother Zhang, he has already reached the Foundation Establishment stage and his name is known throughout the world. Even a minor cultivator in the Golden Light Pavilion has heard of your name."

Zhang Yuanzhu glanced around at the fearful cultivators, chuckled, and then asked the main question:

"Junior Sister Ruan Yu, would you like to participate in this battle?"

Back then, the Black Horn Secret Realm was dangerous, and with the Demonic Saintess Xie Beiling by his side, he and Ruan Yu parted ways after meeting once.

Since then, I haven't encountered it for almost ten years.

"Junior sister is currently in seclusion within the sect."

Lu Hongyun shook her head.

Then, glancing at the young man's hand enveloped in golden light, he exclaimed in admiration:

"I have never seen anyone in the sect cultivate the Golden Light Technique to such a level. Your talent is rare throughout history."

"It's just standing on the shoulders of giants. If we can't surpass such an advantage, we'd be utterly incompetent."

The young man dispersed the golden light from his palm, lightly tapping the ruler with his fingertips, producing a crisp and melodious sound that relaxed the mind.

Only then did he inquire about the situation of Lu Hongyun and the others.

"You were the ones who attacked the Boundless Palace of the Demon Land, so why are you fighting here instead of recuperating on the Ancient Cliff Mountain?"

The war between humans and demons was too brutal; in just one month, few forces were able to recover.

"Brother Dao, you must be one of the first cultivators to arrive in the Demon Land."

Lu Hongyun looked bitter, her fingers clenched tightly.

"Wuliang Palace intends to forge the tenth level in the Demon Land. The demons are going crazy and constantly attacking. They are unable to hold on, so all the lineages have to come down and fight alongside them."

Zhang Yuanzhu's double pupils were deep and insightful, and he understood the choices made by various schools of thought.

If most of the forces of Wuliang Palace guarding the border were buried in the Demon Land, not to mention the tenth gate which has not yet been built, even the ninth gate might not be able to be defended.

"Ah!"

The youth sneered.

He then inquired about some recent events and learned that although the war between humans and transvestites was intense, it had reached a stalemate.

He raised his left arm, spread his five fingers, and rays of light bloomed, with crimson-gold runes appearing and floating in his palm.

With a flick of his finger, the talisman landed in front of the woman.

"The battlefield is dangerous; proceed with caution."

A hint of hesitation flashed in Lu Hongyun's beautiful eyes, but she finally reached out and accepted the crimson-gold talisman.

Her senior master had died in battle, and she needed to use talismans to lead her fellow disciples back.

"Thank you!"

"You are Ruan Yu's senior sister, there's no need to be so polite."

As the words faded, the woman led her fellow disciples away, their figures gradually disappearing at the edge of the desert.

Zhang Yuanzhu remained calm; he wouldn't mind escorting the other party for a while, but unfortunately...
He turned to the side, gazing at the empty space not far away.

“Wuliang Palace, I can sense the aura emanating from you even from a great distance.”

Bang bang bang~
Amidst the crisp applause, a purple figure appeared out of thin air.

He was a man dressed in purple robes, standing in the sky with his robes fluttering, his aura merging with heaven and earth, like a god descending to earth, his eyes as bright as stars, his hands behind his back.

"It's been several months since we last met, and you've broken through again, reaching the third level of Foundation Establishment. It's truly astonishing."

"Chu Tianyi, how dare you show your face in front of me."

Zhang Yuanzhu grinned, not uttering a single unnecessary word.

One step at a time.

Boom!

The earth shook, and tens of millions of tons of yellow sand exploded.

Like a towering mountain suddenly appearing, it surges forward horizontally.

A pale hand tore through the sky and arrived in front of the purple-robed man, intending to crush this son of the Thousand Tribulations Temple to death.

Domineering and tyrannical!
Chu Tianyi sensed the oppressive aura approaching, and even though he had anticipated it, he was still shaken to his core.

The opponent is far more powerful than I imagined.

"Old Lu, this is troublesome!"

With a soft whisper, an old man appeared before Chu Tianyi.

The old man had gray hair and wore a gray Taoist robe, looking like an ancient person who had stepped out of history, bearing the marks of time.

"The foundation has been laid for nine major repairs."

Zhang Yuanzhu frowned slightly.

In the next instant, the palm strike changed, pressing down with an even more explosive force.

A hint of surprise flashed in the old man's eyes; this junior actually dared to continue attacking.

His body trembled slightly, and divine rings appeared around him, rising and falling to protect him.

Boom!
The sounds of shattering and booming rang out almost simultaneously as the forty-nine divine rings exploded, transforming into a sky full of divine light.

However, a small demigod ring still floated around the old man, constantly shifting and changing.

Zhang Yuanzhu used the momentum to retreat, looking at the old man and the young man with icy eyes.

The white bone beads at his waist trembled, emitting wisps of corpse energy; a talisman in his bosom shimmered with starlight. Killing someone at the ninth level of Foundation Establishment would not be difficult; it would only require revealing a trump card.

Chu Tianyi seemed to sense something, stepped forward, and faced the young man directly.

"I was wrong in the past. I have come here today on behalf of my sect to find my fellow Daoist."

"Many seniors can use the secret treasure to focus their attention on me at any time."

"Are you looking for me?"

Zhang Yuanzhu narrowed his eyes slightly, lowered his arm, and gripped the long ruler tightly with his five fingers.

It seems that meeting him was no coincidence, after all, his secluded cultivation place is not far from this desert.

Chu Tianyi cupped his hands and bowed.

"The demon race is ferocious and cunning. Even though many sects have tried their best to fight against them, they can only remain at a stalemate."

"If this continues, casualties will increase day by day, and it is unknown when the tenth level will be successfully forged."

"For the sake of Ancient Cliff Mountain, for the sake of cultivators, and for the sake of all living beings, True Monarch Qianjie personally came to the Demon Land and made a bet with the peerless powerhouse of the demon race."

The man in purple stood tall with a solemn expression.

"From the twelfth level of Qi Refining to the ninth level of Foundation Establishment, there are ten battles between humans and demons. The loser retreats 50,000 miles and cannot set foot there for a hundred years."

"Brother Dao, your talent is extraordinary and your combat strength is formidable. Would you be willing to fight for the common people and bring about a century of peace?"

A hint of amusement flashed in Zhang Yuanzhu's eyes. Did he look like a fool?
What about the common people, what about the world, what about a century of peace? In the end, it's all just the selfish desires of the Boundless Palace.

I think the best option is to keep you pinned to the demon land, bleeding and wasting your strength.

He turned and left without the slightest hesitation.

His red robe fluttered in the wind, his black hair danced wildly, and the white bone beads and blood-red beads at his waist collided with a crisp and melodious sound.

Chu Tianyi was stunned, watching the young man's departing figure.

Under the watchful eyes of countless beings, they fought a bloody battle and defeated their enemies.

Such brilliance, admired and praised by all, yet the other party remained unmoved.

The gray-robed old man on one side had a chilling killing intent flash in his eyes.

This younger generation is ungrateful!

Chu Tianyi strode forward, chasing after the young man's retreating figure.

"You can make your request, and Wuliang Palace will do its best to fulfill it. This battle is of great importance, and you must participate."

If Zhang Yuanzhu participates in this bet, then Wuliang Palace will have secured victory in the battle for the third level of Foundation Establishment.

He firmly believed this!

Zhang Yuanzhu paused slightly, his tone enigmatic.

"I can have anything I want?"

Seeing the young man slow his pace, Chu Tianyi immediately spoke:
“I can report your request to the temple, and the elders will decide.”

"Brother Dao, such an opportunity is too rare, enough to make your future path to enlightenment much smoother, and all you need to do is kill a demon of the same realm."

"This is not difficult for you."

Zhang Yuanzhu stopped and turned around, his double pupils as deep as an abyss, exuding a sense of oppression.

"Evil energy." "I want evil energy related to Yin and Yang!!"

If he could prepare in advance a spiritual object that could help him break through to a higher realm, he wouldn't mind making a move.

Chu Tianyi's face twitched. He really had no manners, asking for such a precious item right off the bat.

However, considering his youth and the speed of his growth, he also gained some insight.

"The evil energy is too precious, let alone the evil energy with its two opposing attributes of yin and yang. I cannot give you a precise answer, fellow Daoist. Let the elders discuss it with you."

As the words fell, Chu Tianyi shattered a jade stone in his arms.

In the next instant, a phantom appeared out of thin air.

It was an old man dressed in feathered robes and wearing a feathered crown, staring indifferently ahead.

Chu Tianyi did not hesitate and told Zhang Yuanzhu about his request.

"The Boundless Palace possesses malevolent energy, but I have never heard of malevolent energy related to Yin and Yang."

The old man shook his head.

Zhang Yuanzhu frowned slightly. Even Ning Sha Zhenren had never heard of such a murderous aura?

I stood with my hands behind my back and continued:
“However, since you cultivate thunder magic, I think that thunder-related evil energy is more suitable than so-called yin-yang related evil energy.”

"And the Thousand Tribulations Temple is willing to offer a portion of the evil energy related to thunder as payment."

Zhang Yuanzhu remained silent and did not respond immediately. After a moment, he slowly spoke:
"One dose of malevolent energy is not enough. I also need a precious medicine that can heal injuries in the Condensing Malevolent Realm and dispel the laws."

"Brother Dao, that's enough."

Chu Tianyi's brows furrowed, his purple robes fluttering.

"Can!"

The old man glanced at his own divine son and readily agreed; a precious medicine for the Condensing Qi Realm was nothing special.

"Is that enough?"

"A bit of malevolent energy and a bit of precious medicine are not enough to win a victory."

Zhang Yuanzhu chuckled and lightly stroked the measuring ruler with his five fingers.

"I also need six lightning-attribute spells, and each lightning spell must be equivalent to the Taixu Thunder Gate in strength."

The old man's eyes turned cold and sharp, and his white hair fluttered in the wind.

"Junior, you are too greedy!"

"It's just a transaction between the two parties. If you don't agree, you can find someone else."

Zhang Yuanzhu remained calm.

There was no question of greed or non-greed in the fair dialogue between the two parties.

The old man in the feathered robe remained silent, pondering for a long time before nodding in agreement.

"I agree. You must come to the foot of Guyashan Mountain in two months. You must win."

"If the opponent is of the same level, of course I won't lose!"

Zhang Yuanzhu chuckled, his words carrying a hidden meaning.

"No need to worry, with Wuliang Palace right in front of them, the demon race can't use any tricks."

The deal was done, and the illusory figure of the old man in feathered robes had already vanished.

Chu Tianyi gave the young man a deep look, then led the gray-robed old man down the ancient cliff.

He has achieved his purpose here and should now return to prepare for the battle.

Zhang Yuanzhu remained expressionless, watching the receding figure with a calm and undisturbed gaze.

A thought came to my mind.

Strands of lightning rose around him, carrying an air of majesty.

Immediately, he transformed into a bolt of lightning and sped away, unleashing his spiritual sense to scan the mountains and rivers, and his pupil technique 'Piercing Illusion' burst forth, probing into every minute detail.

The fierce battle two months later did not affect the young man's mindset; he continued to search for special terrain in an orderly manner.

He traveled through the desert, avoiding the demons, and carefully observed the terrain.

Time passed, and day after day went by.

Zhang Yuanzhu finally stopped over a patch of green oasis.

No! It's less of an oasis and more of a desolate wasteland of withered shrubs, devoid of any life.

However, the young man's gaze easily pierced through the earth, revealing the metal ore buried thousands of feet below and the special energy permeating the earth's veins.

He landed on the ground, walked through the bushes, and sensed the landscape, nodding slightly.

"The terrain here can temper the lungs."

"However, we need to clear out some of the smaller fish first."

The young man stopped, his expression cold and stern, and lightly stomped his foot.

Stab it!

A bolt of lightning flashed, and the ground beneath them instantly tore apart.

A thought came to my mind.

The Thunder Dragon Spirit Mirror flew out from Cong's arms, hovered above his head, and cast streaks of lightning.

He leaped down and jumped into the crevice.

In less than a few breaths, they had already penetrated thousands of feet into the earth, and a huge passage appeared in their sight.

The passageway was wide and inlaid with pearls on all sides, emitting a faint glow that dispelled the darkness.

There were still many animal claw marks and cultivator footprints on the ground.

Zhang Yuanzhu sensed a familiar aura in the distance, and a smile appeared on his lips.

This is the advantage of having many enemies; when you encounter something suitable, you don't need to give way, you can just kill it directly.

Take a step forward, slowly.

Ta-ta-ta~
The crisp sound of footsteps echoed underground, without any attempt to conceal it.

"Squeak~"

"This is the headquarters of the Qingyun Chamber of Commerce. Leave immediately."

Each roar was so powerful it seemed to shatter metal and split stone, echoing throughout the earth.

One after another, figures clad in green robes and wearing cloud-patterned crowns emerged from the end of the passage.

A group of yellow rats, each the size of a tiger, followed the many cultivators out, their beastly eyes gleaming with cunning.

Zhang Yuanzhu looked at the collar around the rat's neck and the runes between the beast's skull's brows, and chuckled to himself:

"Your Qingyun Chamber of Commerce can find business opportunities no matter where you are."

"It must have been quite a task for you to control a group of rat demons and venture deep into the demon land to mine spirit ore."

"Zhang Yuanzhu, it's you!"

Upon seeing the newcomers, the Qingyun Chamber of Commerce cultivators' magical power surged and their muscles tensed.

kill!

Zhang Yuanzhu made the first move.

The spiritual mirror above his head trembled slightly, its radiance surged, and bursts of lightning erupted.

They intertwined and compressed, transforming into azure lightning pillars that blasted forward.

Brilliant and dazzling, extremely dazzling.

In an instant, the rocks melted, the ground tore apart, and the rat demons and cultivators turned into charred corpses amidst their wails, only to be reduced to ashes by the lightning.

"presumptuous!"

With a loud shout, the scattered lightning was extinguished, and the lightning pillars were twisted.

Immediately afterwards, a figure clad in lapis lazuli iron armor charged forward against the lightning pillar.

He was a tall, imposing middle-aged man whose blue-gold iron armor clanged and shattered streaks of lightning.

"kill!"

The middle-aged man shouted loudly, and a faint, mysterious light burst forth from his chest, like a radiant sun.

A trident the size of a palm burst forth from the eerie light, instantly tearing through the lightning pillar and hurtling towards the youth.

The middle-aged man followed closely behind, his iron fists slamming down with lightning speed.

Zhang Yuanzhu's expression remained unchanged.

It's not surprising that the Qingyun Chamber of Commerce has powerful members stationed here, given that this place is deep in the demon realm.

He raised his arm and pulled down the Thunder Dragon Spirit Mirror.

With a light flick of his fingers, the engraved dragon pattern on the frame flickered and twisted, then...
Roar!
A thunderous dragon, hornless on its head and with long, flowing whiskers on its chin, appeared between heaven and earth.

Lei Chi roared, its body swelling wildly.

Thunder roared, the soil melted, and the entire land trembled violently.

(End of this chapter)