Please call me Dadaozu

Chapter 410 Things are getting more and more interesting! (4000)

This was a robust man with a rugged face, full of vigor and vitality.

In the realm of Condensing Evil, he can be considered young and extremely outstanding.

The man strode forward and met the crimson figure.

Du Qing stopped in her tracks, wanting to take another step several times, but then stopped again, whispering:

"Uncle, be careful!"

As a third-step expert in the Condensation Realm and a true prodigy of the Du family lineage, my uncle is sure to win.

Zhang Yuanzhu's expression was indifferent as he scanned the group of cultivators before finally focusing his gaze on the armored man.

"Under normal circumstances, I might have been somewhat inclined to duel with you, but not now."

tower!
As the footsteps landed, the [Special Characteristics] deep within the soul—the ability to break all laws, shake the earth, move mountains, and control ridges—burst forth simultaneously.

tower!
He slowly raised his arm, his five fingers shifting, forming an ancient hand seal.

It seemed like a prayer, yet also like a repression.

"One strike will decide the victor, determine life or death!"

Crackling!

Purple lightning appeared out of nowhere, its crisscrossing patterns seemingly intertwined with endless Daoist principles, giving rise to all sorts of phenomena. It then transformed into a gate that stood tall, its desolate and ancient aura filling the heavens and earth.

The gate is majestic and sacred, magnificent and imposing, like the legendary gate to heaven, behind which live countless immortals and gods.

"What kind of magic is this?"

At this moment, even the dark green-armored man who had raised his magic power, blood energy, and spiritual awareness to the extreme was stunned.

With just a fleeting glimpse, an unparalleled spirit of revolutionizing the world and recreating the universe was deeply imprinted in his mind along with the shadow of that heavenly gate.

At the same time, it was imprinted in the eyes of all living beings who saw this sacred gate.

Such spirit, such will!

A thousand thoughts raced through the armored man's mind, but in the end, they all came to one.

war!
kill!

As the most outstanding person in the Du family within the past hundred years, he naturally knew the current situation.

Leaning forward, he shattered six hundred miles of rivers and mountains with a single step. Ancient tree shadows appeared behind him, and a bronze-colored hand reached out to grasp the ancient tree phantom.

A dark green glow flowed, ancient trees swayed gently, and leaves fell, gathering between the fingers and palms.

Each leaf is lifelike, reflecting the sun, moon, mountains, and rivers, like a world unto itself.

Now these leaves have come together and transformed into a dark green longsword.

Boom~
The sword roars like thunder!

It was just a single sword strike across the sky, yet it seemed as if countless worlds were rising up within it.

The indescribable sword light weaved and leaped through the layers of space, colliding with each other and evolving into a grand spectacle of life, death, and destruction.

In less than a breath, the dark green sword had already pierced through layers of space and struck the Heavenly Gate.

hum!
The sound is loud, but the elephant is invisible!
In that instant, the sound of their collision exceeded the limits that any cultivator could perceive.

The space trembled, the heavens and earth shook violently, and then it exploded with a deafening roar.

In the pitch-black void, all living beings saw the dark green longsword containing the world being pressed down by a sacred and majestic heavenly gate.

Click!

The Heavenly Gate trembled slightly, and the sword light, along with the armored man, was shattered.

Everything happened at an extreme speed; from the start to the end, it didn't even take ten breaths.

Du Qing stood frozen in place, staring at his uncle who had turned into blood foam. He opened his mouth, but couldn't utter a word.

This is how our clan uncle, on whom we placed high hopes and who was considered a potential Golden Core cultivator within the clan, died and vanished with a single move, his century of cultivation rendered futile.

Ta-ta-ta~
The crisp sound of footsteps brought the boy back to his senses, and he looked around.

The tall, slender figure strode over, relaxed and at ease, showing no signs of fatigue from the battle.

"Young Master, let's go!"

"We'll hold him off, run!"

"He is no longer human. Once he leaves the secret realm, we must mobilize our resources and kill him quickly. We cannot let him live any longer."

Low growls echoed from his side as cultivators and servants clad in emerald green robes surged past the boy and charged forward.

At this moment, every cultivator from the Du family was prepared to die.

Zhang Yuanzhu grinned, drew out a long, gleaming white ruler, and waved it around casually.

bang~
Their bodies were torn apart, their flesh and blood exploded, and one by one, the cultivators turned into blood and bones, scattering into the void.

Holding the ruler forward, he approached Du Qing.

The boy looked bitter as he gazed at his clansmen who were fighting desperately.

"I have no hope of escaping!"

"Let's go, everyone, let's go."

At the same time, the pure white spire that had been standing there suddenly began to tremble.

In an instant, an invisible ripple spread in all directions, the shattered space was repaired, mountains and rivers reappeared, and some living beings disappeared in an instant.

Stab it!

Zhang Yuanzhu ripped apart the cultivators who had attacked with a single stroke, then frowned slightly as he looked at the vanished Du Qing and some other living beings.

"Ruins?"

"Senior, the ruins have been opened!"

A stout middle-aged man stepped out from the group of cultivators and quickly approached the young man.

"This site is a place of inheritance set up by a Golden Core True Monarch. The opening time and the selection of cultivators to enter are all random."

"Is that so? I'd appreciate it if you could clarify that."

Zhang Yuanzhu nodded, his long, white ruler trembling slightly, emitting rays of light that were as dazzling as immortals and as enduring as the Dao.

The stout middle-aged man trembled as he sensed the aura emanating from the young man, his expression becoming unusually respectful.

"Senior is a distinguished guest of the Seeking Truth Chamber of Commerce, so we should treat you with sincerity."

He paused, watching the crimson figure stride towards the group of cultivators, his teeth clenched, his eyes filled with conflict, but he still spoke:
"Senior, could you please spare Miss Mingzhu? She is the daughter of the Lord of Yuanshui Immortal City and has not made things difficult for you."

The sound carried on, and the forward-moving crimson shadow paused slightly.

Then, a deep voice echoed in the space:
"Can!"

He took a step forward and swung the long ruler in his hand.

A radiant white light burst forth, like an eternal celestial glow, sweeping across hundreds of miles of rivers and mountains.

Blood rained down, corpses collapsed to the ground, and magical artifacts and spirit weapons shattered.

Whether they were disciples of the Du family or members of the Liu family, they all perished.

The sky and the earth were shrouded in blood, except for one woman who was bathed in the blood rain.

The woman wore a pale yellow fur robe, her black hair tied with a jade belt, and she exuded an elegant and graceful air.

Ignoring the bloodstains all over her body, she first bowed to the middle-aged man from the Truth-Seeking Merchant Guild.

"The shopkeeper's kindness will be remembered forever, and Yuanshui Immortal City will remember it forever."

Then, her beautiful eyes looked at Zhang Yuanzhu with seriousness:

"I came here seeking an opportunity after hearing the words of the Holy Maiden of Qingyang Daoist Temple, but I have fallen into such a dangerous situation."

"Looking back now, their planning and strategy were always ingenious, and I must have been a pawn."

The noblewoman's voice was calm, but it suppressed a surge of anger.

Someone who can cultivate to her level is definitely not a fool; on the contrary, they are extremely intelligent.

Zhang Yuanzhu slung the long ruler around his waist, his expression remaining largely unchanged, and slowly began to speak:
"Any of Jiang Xingye's items is acceptable."

The noblewoman's brows furrowed slightly, her eyes filled with thought.

A moment later, she stretched out her jade hand, and a jade cup covered in cracks appeared in her palm, which she handed over.

"At the banquet in Jin Gu Pavilion, this was the teacup she used. I picked it up from the ruins. I wonder if that's acceptable?"

The young man looked at the jade cup handed to him, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.

But if I asked casually, you actually do have it!
Immediately, the corners of his mouth turned up, his smile unrestrained and playful.

He stretched out his hand, took the broken cup, and examined it carefully.

"She'll die in a very interesting way."

"I also hope that she will never be able to leave this secret place."

The noblewoman's smile was gentle, and she exuded an air of elegance that made people want to get close to her. With a laugh, she took a few steps, her pale yellow fur robe fluttering in the wind, walking further and further away until she disappeared from sight.

Zhang Yuanzhu watched the departing figure silently until it disappeared from sight.

He whispered to himself:
'Find the trail!'

In an instant, a strange feeling welled up in my heart.

The young man turned to look southeast, and he clearly sensed that in a very distant place, there were people searching.

At this moment, Fayan and Fading also stepped down from the lamp wick and came to Chiying's side.

The two women first glanced at the manager of the Qiuzhen Chamber of Commerce not far away.

In an instant, the shopkeeper clasped his hands in a fist and bowed:
“Three seniors, the ruins are closed, and the opportunity has passed. I shall take my leave now.”

"Go!"

Fa Yan waved his hand, making a decision for the young man and letting him leave.

Then, he turned his gaze to the jade cup in the crimson shadow's hand:
"That woman named Mingzhu is not simple. Perhaps she guessed something in advance?"

"Moreover, all the city lords of Yuanshui Immortal City throughout the ages have been disciples of Qingyangzhai."

Zhang Yuanzhu nodded, lightly tapping the broken cup with his five fingers, and array patterns were generated, sealing it off.

"The Truth-Seeking Chamber of Commerce is here, and so is Mingzhu. It's too much of a coincidence, and me..."

He flipped his hand and put the jade cup away, his eyes deep and unfathomable, like the starry sky.

"I always assume the worst about my opponents."

I took a step forward and walked towards the white spire on the side.

A gentle breeze blows, her black hair falls loosely over her shoulders, and a golden lamp descends from the sky, hovering above her head, scattering golden light.

Like a fairy or a god, unforgettable.

"No need to worry, no need to fret, I've got you covered."

Fa Yan remained silent, watching the crimson figure stride forward, her red lips curving upward.

Always by my side, steadfast and confident, never wavering in the slightest.

But it is precisely this that makes people fall in love with you and willing to stay by your side.

With his hands clasped together, he quickly caught up and headed towards the white pagoda.

The legal system quietly observed the exchange, and once everything was settled, it caught up with the young man's figure.

Soon, the three of them arrived in front of the white spire, gazing at the seamlessly integrated building.

Zhang Yuanzhu stretched out his palm and pressed it against the wall.

Boom!

A mighty force erupted, and rolling waves of air swept in all directions, raising clouds of dust.

The pure white spire remained completely still, without the slightest change.

"Brother Dao, this Golden Core ruins have already been opened, and we can no longer enter."

Fa Yan gazed at the white spire, a hint of helplessness on his face.

"Randomly entering the cave dwelling relies too much on luck; it must be the remains left behind by some righteous master."

"Unable to break in?"

Zhang Yuanzhu's smile widened, and he lowered his hand from the wall, pulling it out of thin air.

A divine sword shrouded in rainbow-colored clouds appeared in his palm.

buzz~
The famous sword trembled slightly, and wisps of sword energy burst forth in the palm, tearing through skin and pulverizing flesh.

The young man seemed oblivious to the pain, his fingers gripping the sword hilt tightly.

"Then forget about any inheritance!"

Take a step, raise your arm.

cut!
boom!
The sound of swords thundered, as if billions of sword lights were blooming, threatening to shatter everything in front of him.

At this moment, the pure white spire, which had remained motionless until now, changed for the first time.

The tip trembled slightly, and rings of pure white light spread out to resist the sword energy.

At the same time, invisible ripples reappeared, brushing over the three of them.

In an instant, Zhang Yuanzhu, Fayan, and Fading all vanished from their original spots, and the pure white spire returned to its tranquility.

However, a sword mark on the tower was extremely conspicuous.

Inside the bronze hall, the candlelight flickered, casting a dim and gloomy light.

Nearly a hundred figures sat cross-legged, gazing at the pictures engraved on the wall.

They all remained silent and observed carefully.

Suddenly, ripples spread through the space, and three figures appeared in the center of the hall.

At this moment, all the cultivators who had observed the three people's appearances changed drastically and let out a low growl:
"It's Zhang Yuanzhu. How did he get in?"

“Senior Spirit, this person is a bloodthirsty wretch and a heretic, not a disciple of our righteous path. He should be driven away immediately.”

"If we can suppress and kill him, we will rid our righteous path of this scourge."

The cultivators roared, and no one could remain calm.

Ignoring the cacophony, Zhang Yuanzhu scanned the surroundings, and finally fixed his gaze on Du Qing, who was sitting cross-legged at the very front.

Without any hesitation.

kill!

The divine sword swept across the sky, slashing out with incredible speed.

Its extreme sharpness tore through all obstacles and charged forward.

"Ah~"

"Young friend, why be so violent? We can talk things over properly."

"Moreover, killing and fighting are forbidden here. This is a rule set by the Lord, and even this sword cannot disobey it."

As the aged voice faded, the hall trembled slightly, invisible ripples descended, and the sharp sword energy dissipated with a roar, vanishing without a trace.

Zhang Yuanzhu frowned slightly, looked up, his eyes half-closed, revealing an extreme sharpness.

bang~
The hand that held the sword exploded, its flesh and blood scattering across the hall.

The once fair and flawless five fingers have transformed into purplish-gold bone palms, yet they still grip the sword hilt tightly.

At this moment, all the noise subsided into silence, and the atmosphere became increasingly oppressive and heavy.

It wasn't until several breaths later that the young man was able to control the Rainbow Sword in his hand and return it to the depths of his mind.

"Rules of inheritance?"

A blue light shone in the youth's eyes, bursting forth with vibrant life force that filled his right arm, where he began to mend the sword wound.

In an instant, flesh and blood were generated, skin reappeared, and wisps of sword energy were expelled and struck the ground.

At this moment, the aged voice fell again:

"This is the place where the Lord Purple Sun True Monarch passed on his legacy. It tests the talent, character, and fortune of all righteous cultivators. If they pass all three tests, they can naturally choose a legacy from the Lord's collection."

His tone carried a hint of helplessness; these rules had already been explained once before.

Now, facing young people, we are forced to respond once again.

"This test is about talent. Various laws are inscribed on the murals, which you can freely comprehend. The top ten who comprehend them within the allotted time can advance to the next level."

"law?"

The blue light on Zhang Yuanzhu's palm grew increasingly intense, and his injuries healed even faster.

This is something that one needs to comprehend in the cultivation of the Condensing Fiend Realm. Having something to refer to is a rare opportunity.

At this moment, Fa Yan and Fa Ding also recovered from the series of events that had just occurred. Their expressions were solemn, and their red lips parted slightly:
"Brother Dao, don't waste time. Quickly comprehend the pattern. No matter how much you comprehend, it will be extremely valuable to us."

Zhang Yuanzhu lightly touched his forehead, continuing to heal his injuries as he walked forward.

Ta-ta-ta~
The crisp footsteps shook the very souls of the cultivators, causing them to turn pale and unconsciously begin to retreat.

He stepped forward and came to Du Qing's side:

"Things are getting more and more interesting, aren't they?"

Before the boy could reply, he sat down cross-legged and looked ahead.

Both Fayan and Fazhi sat beside the young man.

At this moment, Zhang Yuanzhu did not immediately begin to comprehend it, but instead replaced the object he was controlling, unleashing the [Characteristics] Immaculate, Wise Heart, and Pure Heart.

(End of this chapter)