Please call me Dadaozu

Chapter 463 Contending for True Monarch, Corpse Refining for Enhancement (4000)
oooo~
With a wolf's howl, the crimson light that filled the void began to boil and burn.

The giant wolf, seemingly supporting the void, began to spontaneously combust.

Refining!

Refine it again!!

Refine it with all your might!!!

On the belly of the blood wolf, a dark green glow was enveloped by a sea of ​​raging flames, gradually diminishing.

"Not enough~"

A calm voice came from the wolf's belly, calm and without the slightest ripple.

In the next instant, a dark green light shone brightly, extinguishing the flames, piercing through the bloody light, and cutting open the abdomen, revealing a dark green figure about to emerge.

The blood wolf's eyes were ferocious, and it stretched out a claw, pressing down towards the old Taoist priest.

bang~
With a flick of the whisk, the blood claws exploded.

The old Taoist priest slowly walked out, stood in the void, and his aura had already changed.

In a trance, his figure seemed to rise infinitely, reaching into the depths of the void, accompanied by the Great Dao, merging with heaven and earth.

"The power of the Golden Elixir lies in the Great Dao, in comprehension, and in Daoist techniques."

"You, even if your combat power is astonishing, how can you defy the heavens?"

With a single word, the world seemed to follow suit.

The vast expanse of wind and clouds gathers in the void, stirring up all tangible and intangible energy, creating ripples upon ripples.

The blood-red light vanished, the crimson wolf howled, and transformed into a crimson cauldron that flew backward.

Zhang Yuanzhu took the red cauldron, his gaze falling to the large hole in its body and the numerous cracks.

He flipped his hand, put away the Crimson Wolf Cauldron, and stared straight ahead.

Suddenly, the sky filled with clouds and dark green light gathered behind the old Taoist priest, transforming into a blurry, ethereal figure.

And it became increasingly clear, and in the blink of an eye, it had completely emerged.

An ancient tree, rooted in the deepest void, with a canopy as lush and full of life, and a trunk like a pillar supporting the sky and connecting the earth, holding all energy in place.

The profound Daoist rhythm permeated every minute detail of the void.

"I have been in the Golden Core stage for hundreds of years. Combining the gifts of the sages, I have only cultivated this Daoist technique. Please, young friend, appreciate it."

The old Taoist priest gently waved his whisk, causing the ancient tree that stretched to the sky to sway, and one green leaf after another fell and drifted out.

Thirty-six leaves fell, each green leaf reflecting the mountains, rivers, sun, and moon, like individual worlds rushing forward.

Danger!

Zhang Yuanzhu's body instinctively sent out a warning signal.

The young man seemed oblivious to everything, his only emotion being an intensely boiling fighting spirit.

Raise both arms at the same time.

He spread out one hand and formed an ancient hand seal.

Huhuhu~
The wind howled, the snow fell heavily, and everything in sight turned into a white expanse.

One by one, red lotuses emerge, each petal lifelike, crystal clear, like the most perfect work of art in the world.

Red lotuses rise up, burning like fire, while heavy snow falls, fluttering and swirling.

Flames and ice, life and destruction, flowed into one at this moment.

Snowflakes and red lotuses complement each other, creating a dazzling and beautiful scene, yet also concealing a chilling killing intent.

With one arm outstretched, a gleaming blue-gold arm guard appeared, and the palm was spread out, the five fingers changing six times in an instant.

Magical power and vital energy surged forth here, transforming into all sorts of terrifying sights.

Nine thunder dragons roared and frolicked, a thunder monument stretched across the vast sky, and a long sword wreathed in lightning crisscrossed the ground. Blue-gold lightning also slayed evil and vanquished demons. These images surrounded his arm, reinforcing the fist imprint, continuously.
forward!

forward!!
Keep going forward!!!
The vast fist light, mixed with thunder, intertwined and flowed, transforming into a majestic gate that stood tall and ancient, sacred and boundless.

A vast and mighty aura, magnificent and fierce, rose up, carrying the spirit of invincibility and eternal victory.

The common people live in front of the gate, while the immortals live behind it.

At this moment, Zhang Yuanzhu formed a hand seal with one hand and clenched his fist with the other.

Red lotuses bloom beneath the snow! At the Southern Heavenly Gate!!

kill!

Snowflakes fluttered down, red lotuses shone brightly, and the gate stood majestically, pressing forward to meet the drifting green leaves.

In an instant, the two sides crossed the void and came into contact.

Boom boom boom~
Amidst the deafening roar, green leaves shattered, red lotus blossoms vanished, the snow receded, and doors trembled.

The two sides clashed violently, striving to destroy each other.

In the blink of an eye, the red lotus was completely destroyed.

Two breaths later, the heavy snow dissipated.

Three breaths later, huge cracks appeared one after another on the majestic portal.

Seven breaths later, the South Heavenly Gate exploded with a deafening roar, leaving behind nine green leaves that then vanished in a blast.

Zhang Yuanzhu remained expressionless, his five fingers slightly bent, and with a pull from thin air, the dark gold short stick was firmly held in his palm.

With a single step, the shattering staff came crashing down.

Fierce and domineering, showing no sign of backing down.

Boom~
Amidst a deafening roar that shook the void, green leaves shattered one by one, and slender bodies splattered with blood, staining their robes.

His figure swayed, but he did not retreat an inch.

After an unknown amount of time, the various lights dissipated, revealing the void.

Two figures faced off across the distance.

A man, his red robe stained with blood, had five long, narrow wounds torn open in his chest, almost crushing his body.

An old Taoist priest's dark green robe fluttered, a corner of his sleeve turned to ashes, and a few strands of his whisk broke.

Zhang Yuanzhu held a stick in one hand and took out a jade box from his bosom with the other, taking out two pure white petals.

The abundant vitality and the Taoist charm it contained made even the old Taoist priest change color.

Before the old Taoist could make a move, it had already been stuffed into his mouth.

In an instant, flesh and blood began to writhe, wounds healed, broken bones reappeared, and the weakened vital energy was restored.

Everything seemed to have returned to its best state.

The young man gave the old Taoist priest a deep look, then tossed the jade box into the air.

He turned around, left the void, and stepped into the chariot.

With a light stomp of the foot, the chariot sped off, disappearing into the horizon and quickly moving away.

The old Taoist priest narrowed his eyes slightly, but ultimately did not make another move.

On the chariot, Xie Beiling stood to one side, her red lips slightly parted:

"Senior brother, you."

"go!"

With a whisper, the chariot's blue light surged, and its speed increased even further.

Chi Ying pressed her hands against the carriage railing, gazing at the distant mountains and rivers.

At this moment, both the woman and Dahuang felt worried.

They did not disturb the young man, but stood to one side and waited silently.

It wasn't until the chariot had traveled 50,000 li that Zhang Yuanzhu set up a concealment formation on it.

Then, under the astonished gazes of a woman and a dog, it slowly released two pure white petals.

Then, he took out a brand-new jade box, put it inside, and tucked it into his bosom.

Stab! Stab!
The wound in his chest reopened, and streaks of purplish-gold blood flowed out, dripping onto the deck.

Zhang Yuanzhu seemed oblivious, and chuckled softly.

"Haha~"

The laughter was hearty and joyful.

"Senior brother, you haven't taken the precious medicine you brought from your space."

Xie Beiling's expression was strange, as if she understood something.

Zhang Yuanzhu nodded, and the laughter stopped.

His eyes shone with a blue light, and a rich vitality filled his body as he began to heal his injuries.

"Medicines at the Golden Core level are far too precious to be wasted on a minor injury."

The young man lowered his gaze, watching the flesh and blood writhe and the bones repair themselves on the chest, and spoke:
"Give me a few days, and I will be fully recovered."

Upon hearing this, Xie Beiling turned to the side, looked behind her, and parted her red lips slightly:
"so."

"I was just fooling that old Taoist priest."

Zhang Yuanzhu spoke frankly, turned to the side, looked towards the battlefield, and whispered:
"I await the enemy's response." In the void, the old Taoist priest gazed at the jade box that had drifted into the distance.

He extended his palm and gently beckoned.

call out!
The jade box floated over, and I gently grasped it with my five fingers.

The old Taoist priest rubbed his palms together, sensing the faint aura contained within the jade box, his eyes filled with contemplation.

"Ancestor! Ancestor!!"

"But we killed those unorthodox disciples to avenge the Du family disciples."

A middle-aged man in a gray robe came from afar, stepping out of the void, his face full of expectation.

The old Taoist priest tilted his head slightly, his gaze falling on the middle-aged man.

As indifferent as the sky, as heartless as an immortal.

Boom~
The middle-aged man in the gray robe was shaken to his core, his body trembled, and he was almost speechless.

After a moment, the old Taoist priest finally looked away:

"As the head of the Du family, you should not only think about personal grudges. Du Qing (a prodigy of the Du family lineage, who was killed in the Chuanyuan Secret Realm) was talented, but he is already dead, and he has also brought great enemies to the family."

Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man in the gray robe snapped out of his reverie, his face filled with sorrow, and spoke:
“Ancestor, it was not my son who provoked him. It was the Fifth Ancestor’s lineage that chased that person down on Qingmu Mountain, thus forming a deadly feud.”

“My son was innocent. He was killed while he was just going to Yuanshui City to participate in the secret realm.”

"What's wrong with that?"

The old Taoist priest glanced indifferently at the gray-haired middle-aged man, then turned and walked towards the void.

He took a few steps and was gone, leaving only a low voice echoing in the void.

"In the same realm, if you are weaker than others, then death is simply death!"

After these words, the middle-aged man fell silent, his emotions churning. He scanned the vast expanse of space, taking in the various remnants of the war.

A hint of mockery appeared on his face.

What merit or ability does his son possess to contend with such an existence at the same level? Even if the ancestor were at the same level, he would be killed in a few moves.

The old Taoist priest didn't care about the thoughts and ideas of the middle-aged man in the gray robe.

After leaving the void, he came to a door shrouded in deep yellow mist and rubbed the jade box in his palm.

"The golden elixir containing pure yang energy must have been nurtured in this space."

"This young man has had a good opportunity!"

The old Taoist priest exerted force with his palm.

Click!

The jade box shattered and fell to the ground.

He stepped out and entered the door without the slightest hesitation.

After all, the world is vast and full of secrets, but a Golden Core True Monarch can go anywhere and venture anywhere.

This confidence was born from his breakthrough into the Golden Core realm.

the other side.

War chariots swept across the sky, and mountains and rivers flew by.

Xie Beiling stood in front of the chariot, steer it forward, but occasionally looked back at the red figure sitting cross-legged, her eyes gentle.

Big Yellow, lying on the chariot, kept glancing at the woman and then at the Dao Lord, its beastly eyes filled with conflict.

It naturally saw through the witch's thoughts, and the other party made no attempt to hide them.

However, having lived in the Biluo lineage for several years, it naturally prefers Biqi as a Daoist partner.

However, these are all the Dao Lord's private matters, and the Dao Lord can choose for himself.

Dahuang closed his eyes and stopped thinking about it.

Suddenly, a strange fragrance wafted into its nostrils. The beast opened its eyes and saw a slender hand adorned with a jade bracelet placing a porcelain bottle in front of it.

"The space is filled with evil energy. Even with my senior brother's protection, some of our energy has still tainted us. Dahuang, take these pills and use them to expel the evil energy from our flesh and blood."

The woman in the black dress smiled, patted the dog's head, and continued driving the chariot.

Dahuang stared at the pills in front of him, hesitated for a moment, then poured out one, smelled it, and swallowed it.

In an instant, the remaining evil energy within the beast's body vanished and was driven away.

In fact, these evil energies were like a source without roots, and they would dissipate on their own in a few days, which is why Zhang Yuanzhu ignored them.

The beast narrowed its eyes and put away the remaining pills.

Dahuang closed its eyes again and rested.

'Although the woman comes from the demonic path, she is a gentle person and is quite suitable for the Dao Lord.'

Zhang Yuanzhu is currently focusing all his efforts on recovering from his injuries.

A blue light descended from his eyes, and a rich vitality filled every inch of his flesh and bones. At the same time, he swallowed one spiritual medicine after another to restore his mana and blood.

Strands of Daoist energy were forced out of his body and vanished completely.

Time passed, and four days went by.

The azure light that had enveloped him gradually dissipated, and he was fully recovered.

Only now did Zhang Yuanzhu have time to recall the details of their fight.

Going all out to fight a Golden Core True Monarch was undoubtedly a rare opportunity, and it gave him many insights.

"Taoism?"

The youth whispered.

True Lord Du relied on a single Daoist technique to thwart his two attacks, inflicting only minor injuries.

If he hadn't possessed a magical artifact, he would have been severely injured, and his injuries wouldn't have healed in just four or five days.

But what is Taoist art?

It's actually worth cultivating for hundreds of years by a Golden Core True Monarch. You should know that the lifespan of a Golden Core True Monarch is only eight hundred years. Even if one is proficient in extending lifespan, it's only a thousand years.

This is undoubtedly extremely unreasonable.

However, neither the several exchanges between Gu Yashan and the Golden Elixir True Lord, nor the Golden Elixir Scripture obtained from the 'Dragon Girl's Marriage-Seeking Ceremony', contained any explanation of 'Taoist arts'.

Various thoughts surged in the young man's mind, but eventually faded away.

He knew there was too little information to make an accurate judgment.

Call ~
Zhang Yuanzhu exhaled lightly, clearing away all distracting thoughts.

There's no need to overthink it. Once you have enough power to defeat a Golden Core True Monarch, you'll naturally get the answer.

What needs to be done now is to take stock of the gains from this battle.

With a flick of his sleeve, a streak of light burst forth from his storage bag.

A coffin shrouded in blood mist, yin energy, corpse energy, and various other negative energies landed in front of them.

Even through the coffin, he could still feel the powerful aura contained within it.

Zhang Yuanzhu lowered his gaze to the coffin, his brows furrowing slightly.

The corpse refining process has gotten out of control and is unable to digest such a large quantity of evil flesh and blood.

Press down with your palm and tap lightly with your five fingers.

clang clang ~
Amidst the clanging of metal, wisps of evil energy were shattered, flowing into the corpse and transforming into resources.

About an incense stick's time later, he withdrew his hand and looked at the coffin with satisfaction.

The ferocity and evil energy contained in the flesh and blood of the evil creature were all dispersed, and the corpse refiner only needed to focus on refining it.

Once the blood corpse absorbs the flesh and blood of many evil creatures, its strength will inevitably increase greatly, and it may very well reach the end of the Condensation Realm.

Then he'll have so many things to try.

This is the biggest takeaway from this trip.

Second
With a thought, the two jade boxes floated out of his bosom.

crunch~
The jade box was opened at the same time.

A pool of dark water, shrouded in wisps of black mist, exuding extreme yin and evil.

Two crystal-clear petals are placed on top of each other, emitting a faint white light, extremely yang and pure.

Both, one yin and one yang, exude a profound Taoist charm and contain the Tao and its principles.

These are undoubtedly two precious treasures, especially for someone who cultivates the Yin-Yang Dao.

Whether you ingest it directly or comprehend its Daoist principles, you will gain a significant boost.

Zhang Yuanzhu carefully examined the two jade boxes and lightly flicked them with his fingertips.

crunch~
He closed the jade box and placed it deep inside the storage bag.

It's not the right time yet; such a treasure should naturally be used to its fullest potential.

This was what he gained from the trip, though he also suffered some losses.

A low-grade evil artifact—the Crimson Wolf Cauldron—has collapsed and cannot be repaired; it can only be replaced with a suitable evil artifact.

(End of this chapter)