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Chapter 378 The Secret Technique of Qi Luck (Please subscribe! Bonus chapter at 6 PM!)

"Boom!!"

Their fists collided, unleashing a deafening roar.

The violent shockwave exploded in a ring, displacing all the clouds in the upper atmosphere.

The "Nine Dragon Seal" suddenly sprang upwards, and the roar of dragons resounded through the sky.

Ye Fan's body sank several feet, creating ripples in the air beneath his feet, but he immediately regained his footing.

"Hmm? What a powerful physical body!"

Liu Qiankun's gaze, peering through the tassel beads, sharpened, revealing surprise for the first time.

The "Nine Dragon Seal" is a national treasure of the Great Liang Dynasty and a precious artifact passed down through the bloodline of the Liu family.

Through two generations of Golden Elixir cultivators, and over a thousand years of nurturing by the fortune of the Great Liang Dynasty.

It has already reached the level of a mid-grade magic weapon.

It was actually blocked by a Golden Core cultivator in the early stage with his physical body?
"Could this person be one of those who cultivate both body and spirit, as recorded in the ancient texts?"

The thought flashed through his mind, and he was even more shocked.

This method is difficult, and few have succeeded in it.

But if one achieves something, one will surely become a prodigy in one's field.

If one cultivates to a high level, one can be ranked among those with great supernatural powers.

"It's rude to come and not reciprocate!"

Ye Fan let out a long roar and took the initiative to attack.

His movements were as swift as lightning, and his fists, palms, legs, and knees all transformed into terrifying weapons.

Enveloped in blazing true yang fire and immense power, it launched a fierce and relentless attack on Liu Qiankun.

He formed his core using his battle intent and divine power.

The more they fought, the more intense their fighting spirit became, and the greater their strength increased.

Liu Qiankun's expression was solemn as he activated the "Nine Dragon Seal," smashing, ramming, and unleashing golden dragon phantoms to attack.

At the same time, he activated his own cultivation technique, his palms and fingers radiating a magnificent golden light, as he engaged Ye Fan in close combat.

The two fought from the sky to the clouds, and then from the clouds to the high sky near the city wall. Their speed was so fast that they left behind afterimages, and the roar was deafening.

The spiritual energy fluctuations surged like a tsunami, impacting the imperial palace's grand formation and the city below.

It drew countless people to look up in awe.

Previously, Ye Fan fought Cao Jiyi, but the latter was unwilling to use his full strength and was easily defeated.

In the battle against Sima Chengdao, he used a formation to surround and attack Ye Fan, and did not have a fair fight with him.

And now.

Ye Fan was finally able to use all his strength.

The True Yang Divine Power transforms into a Golden Crow, and the Battle Intent Divine Power amplifies combat power.

Even with the mid-grade magic weapon "Nine Dragons Seal" in hand, Liu Qiankun could not gain the upper hand.

As the time goes.

Ye Fan's abnormal physical strength and seemingly inexhaustible physical power gradually gained the upper hand.

Liu Qiankun's protective aura was shaken and fluctuated continuously, and the cuffs of his dragon robe were even torn by the force of the punch, making him look somewhat disheveled.

"His Majesty has actually lost?!"

A Liang official below exclaimed in disbelief.

A flash of anger and determination crossed Liu Qiankun's eyes.

Having reigned on the throne for so long, he had never been so suppressed in many years.

"The dynasty's destiny obeys my command!"

He suddenly shouted and formed an ancient hand seal with his hands.

In an instant, the entire imperial city seemed to tremble slightly.

Wisps of a bright yellow aura, barely perceptible to the naked eye yet undeniably present, gathered from all parts of the city, from above the heads of countless people, and even from the void.

They flowed into Liu Qiankun's body and the "Nine Dragon Seal" in his hand, like rivers flowing into the sea!

"hold head high--!"

The "Nine Dragon Seal" emitted a deafening dragon roar.

The nine golden dragons on the seal seemed to come alive, their scales and claws flying, their golden light surging, and their size expanding once again.

The pressure it emitted also suddenly increased several levels, vaguely comparable to the power of a high-grade magic weapon!

The Xu family possesses several top-grade magic treasures.

Therefore, Ye Fan was able to make that judgment.

As the power of the "Nine Dragons Seal" surged, Liu Qiankun's own aura also rose steadily.

Blessed by the dynasty's fortune, the emperor's power is overwhelming.

This caused his magical power to surge like a tide, raising him from the fourth level of the Golden Core stage to the seventh or eighth level.

The tassels on his crown swayed violently, his eyes burning like the sun: "Again!"

The "Nine Dragon Seal" transformed into a golden meteor, crashing towards Ye Fan with a force several times more ferocious than before!

This time, Ye Fan's fist energy was easily shattered, and his crossed arms and chest took the full force of the blow.

"puff!"

Ye Fan retreated hundreds of feet, a sweet taste rising in his throat, and a mouthful of blood surged up, but he forced it down.

A sharp pain shot through both arms, a tightness in the chest, and a violent shock to the internal organs, indicating that they had clearly been injured.

"He can actually fully unleash the power of a top-grade magic weapon?!"

Ye Fan stared intently at the "Nine Dragon Seal," thinking, "It seems this is the foundation of the Great Liang!"

"A secret technique of fortune, borrowing a moment's fortune to temporarily enhance the magical artifact and one's own cultivation?"

"With this trump card, he is almost invincible within the Great Liang Imperial City. Even a late-stage Golden Core True Monarch might not be able to defeat him."

"No wonder he survived the last demonic calamity."

Thinking of this, Ye Fan pondered again, "What about the trump cards of the Great Wei and the Great Jin? If they didn't have such power, they would never have survived to this day after the last demonic calamity."

The inherent strength of the Liang Dynasty has been revealed.

Seeing Liu Qiankun's overwhelming momentum as he once again unleashed the "Nine Dragon Seal" with its power surging, Ye Fan decided to stop fighting head-on.

"The Emperor of Liang is indeed formidable! I have learned my lesson. Farewell!"

He suddenly flicked his sleeve, and a crimson shield shot out, instantly expanding to block in front of him.

"clang--!!!"

The "Nine Dragon Seal" slammed heavily onto the crimson shield, producing a thunderous roar.

The shield flashed with crimson light, and many tiny cracks appeared.

But in the end, they managed to block that ferocious attack.

Using the force of the recoil, Ye Fan did not hesitate to retract the slightly dimmed crimson shield.

His figure transformed into an incredibly swift streak of light, shooting off into the distance without looking back.

It moved so fast that it became a tiny dot on the horizon in the blink of an eye.

"Where to go!"

Liu Qiankun roared and urged the "Nine Dragon Seal" to pursue, but he had the upper hand.

And its speed was astonishing, quickly exceeding his effective pursuit range.

He stopped with a grim expression, staring in the direction where Ye Fan had disappeared. The "Nine Dragon Seal" slowly shrank and flew back into his hand.

A few moments.

The borrowed imperial fortune gradually dissipated, and his aura returned to its original level.

His face was slightly pale and weak.

An old general, clad in black iron armor and with white hair and beard, flew closer, cupped his hands, and bowed: "Your Majesty, shall we send elite troops to pursue them?"

"No need."

Liu Qiankun slowly shook his head, his gaze profound. "This person's combat strength is extremely formidable, and he also possesses a mid-grade defensive magic treasure, making him incomparable to ordinary Golden Core cultivators."

"No matter how many of you go, it will only increase casualties."

He paused, then said in a deep voice, "However, send someone to investigate, investigate thoroughly!"

Let's see if any new Golden Core cultivators have emerged in the Great Wei and Great Jin regions in recent years.

Judging from his aura, he should be a newly promoted Golden Core cultivator.

"Your old minister obeys the decree!" The old general solemnly replied.

Liu Qiankun said no more.

He turned around, his dragon robe fluttering, and under the watchful eyes of countless complex gazes, returned to the palace to recuperate.

The capital city of Daliang was already in an uproar.

Teahouses, taverns, and streets were filled with the talk of the earth-shattering battle that had just taken place.

They speculated about the origin of the mysterious scarred golden pill. Thousands of miles away, in a desolate mountain range.

Ye Fan pressed down the escape light and landed beside a clear pool.

His face turned slightly pale. He took out a jade bottle, poured out a Nine-Turn Rejuvenation Pill, and swallowed it.

Liu Qiankun's full power was comparable to that of the Divine Lord, and by taking this attack head-on, he suffered considerable internal injuries.

About half an hour later.

Ye Fan slowly opened his eyes; his injuries had mostly healed.

"The Cao family's foundation is unclear, the Sima family's potential is just beginning to emerge, and the Liu family's foundation lies in the dynasty's fortune and its magical treasures." He pondered to himself, "I have completed the task my master entrusted to me; it is time to go back and report to him."

He stood up and determined the direction.

It transformed into a beam of light and soared into the sky once more.

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News of the middle-aged scarred swordsman's crushing defeat of the Cao family patriarch in the capital of the Great Wei Dynasty reached Guangling County.

The markets and teahouses under the jurisdiction of the Immortal Martial Alliance have never been peaceful since.

The rumors about the mysterious scarred golden pill who single-handedly stormed the Cao family and slapped the patriarch have intensified.

Even quite a few Foundation Establishment cultivators from the Imperial City came here.

"Do you think that scarred man might take this opportunity to come to our Immortal Martial Alliance and challenge the Supreme Elder?"

"Perhaps, but the imperial city is not far from Guangling County. If he didn't come, he either left or went to challenge other Golden Core elders."

"Unfortunately, the Great Jin and the Great Liang are too far apart. Even if the Sima family patriarch and the Great Liang emperor are challenged, the news will not reach here so quickly."

"Yes."

The moment these rumors involving Golden Core cultivators surfaced, they were relayed back to Dongxi by Xu's secret agents.

The same applies to news from the Liang and Jin dynasties.

Xu Chonghui saw the messages they sent back, put them together, and came to a conclusion: "It seems that the scarred man is indeed challenging Golden Core cultivators everywhere."

The next one should be the grandfather.

The ancestor's reputation was not widely known; although there were rumors that he had reached the Golden Core stage, this had never been confirmed.

The Xu family's rapid communication was thanks to their newly replaced, specially made communication tokens.

This token can transmit messages over a distance of 30,000 miles.

This was enough to give the Xu family access to firsthand information from various regions.

"We should inform our ancestors about this matter so that we can take appropriate measures as soon as possible."

Xu Chonghui thought for a moment and immediately sent a message to Xu Chuan.

Xu Chuan replied, "I am already aware of this matter; you don't need to concern yourself with it."

"Yes, my ancestor."

Beneath the withered and flourishing tree.

Xu Chuan sent a message to Ye Fan.

Ye Fan, who was approaching the territory of the Immortal Martial Alliance, suddenly stopped and took out a communication token from his pocket.

[You will then travel to the Immortal Martial Alliance and challenge its Supreme Elder. You and Ming Wei can fight each other without restraint, but you must emerge victorious. You will then leave arrogantly, while Ming Wei is wounded and goes into seclusion.]

Ye Fan's lips twitched slightly, and he replied briefly: 【Yes, Master.】

He put away the token and sighed softly, his tone somewhat helpless: "Master, you've arranged every step of my life so meticulously."

Having said that, the streaking light drew a sharp arc in the air and turned towards the location of the Immortal Martial Alliance.

Almost at the same time.

Xu Chuan transmitted his thoughts to Xu Mingwei.

After a moment, Xu Mingwei calmly replied, "I understand. I will set off once the message from the Alliance arrives."

More than an hour passed.

Outside the magnificent mountain gate of the Immortal Martial Alliance, a black-robed figure with a scar stood proudly in the void, unleashing his Golden Core aura without restraint, causing the protective array to tremble wildly.

"I've heard that Elder Xu Mingwei of the Immortal Martial Alliance is known as the 'Arrow Demon,' so I've come to learn from him! Tell him to come and fight me at once."

Otherwise, I wouldn't mind smashing up the Immortal Martial Alliance's gates!

The sound waves rolled on, echoing throughout the mountains.

An uproar erupted within the alliance, and the remaining elders wore solemn expressions.

Sure enough, it came!

Left with no other choice, they had to urgently send a message to the Guangling branch, asking the Supreme Elder to intervene.

After all, only the Guangling branch has the fastest way to contact Dongxi.

The Guangling branch quickly replied: "Dongxi replied that Elder Mingwei has set off and will arrive in a quarter of an hour."

The elders of the Grand Alliance felt somewhat relieved.

They all came to the square, looking anxiously at the black-robed figure outside the formation.

Just over fifteen minutes have passed.

A sharp streak of light pierced through the sky from the horizon.

Xu Mingwei, draped in a black and gold Dharma robe, appeared calm and dignified as he rode on clouds.

"So you're Xu Mingwei?" Ye Fan, disguised as a scarred man, revealed a ferocious fighting spirit. "I've heard you're unparalleled in archery and offense. Today, I'll show you if you truly live up to your reputation!"

Xu Mingwei didn't utter a single unnecessary word.

With a flick of his wrist, a longbow was already in his hand.

Their eyes met in mid-air, and their fighting spirit ignited instantly!

Xu Mingwei did not use the mid-grade magic weapon bow and arrow set that Xu Chuan had given him upon his return.

They simply used their usual top-tier magic weapon set to fight the enemy.

Even so, every soft twang of the bowstring made Ye Fan's brow twitch.

Before the arrow was even released, the chilling killing intent and the feeling of being locked on were already like ice spikes piercing to the bone!

With the blessing of his innate destiny, Xu Mingwei's movements were so fast that he left only afterimages in the air, always maintaining a slight advantage over Ye Fan.

[Eagle Eye] locked on, and no matter how Ye Fan dodged and weaved, the cold glint of the arrow tip remained like a leech, aimed at his vital points.

This forced Ye Fan to devote most of his attention to anticipation and physical resistance.

What alarmed Ye Fan even more was Xu Mingwei's strength.

Despite being merely a cultivator, his power was extraordinary.

The bow is drawn like thunder, the arrow flies like a shooting star!

Each arrow embodies an extremely terrifying essence of archery!

Even though Ye Fan took the arrow head-on with his early-stage third-tier physique, his protective magic and tough skin were torn apart layer by layer, leaving bloodstains of varying depths wherever the arrow struck.

Although it was just a superficial wound, the stinging pain was very noticeable.

"Such power is achieved even by a top-tier magical artifact..."

Ye Fan was shocked.

He could almost imagine what would happen if Xu Mingwei used the set of mid-grade magic weapon-level bow and arrows that Xu Deling had carefully crafted.

Even if he can hold out for a while, he will eventually be pierced through by the magic arrow!

The two engaged in a fierce battle high in the sky.

The whistling of arrows piercing the air intertwined with the booming sound of exploding fist energy.

Xu Mingwei maintained his distance at all times, firing arrows in rapid succession to block all of Ye Fan's advance routes.

Ye Fan unleashed his True Yang Divine Power to its fullest extent, his fist imprints burning the sky and continuously shattering the incoming arrows.

Occasionally, when Xu Mingwei tried to get close, he would skillfully deflect the attack with his exquisite footwork and bent-over parry.

In the blink of an eye, an incense stick has burned.

Xu Mingwei's arrow speed seemed to slow down almost imperceptibly, his breathing became slightly heavier, and sweat appeared on his forehead.

While dodging Ye Fan's wide-range fist attack, his body experienced a very brief moment of sluggishness.

"This is the moment!"

Ye Fan's figure broke through the arrow net like a ghost, and a straight punch without any fancy moves but with all his strength landed hard on Xu Mingwei's crossed body and forearm as he blocked!
"Oh!"

With a muffled thud, the bow broke, and Xu Mingwei was struck as if by a mountain, his magical shield shattering on the spot.

He crashed down into the wasteland below like a cannonball.

Xu Mingwei staggered to his feet, a trickle of bright red blood spilling from the corner of his mouth. His face was pale and bloodless, clearly indicating that he had suffered a serious injury.

"Is this the power of someone who cultivates both body and magic?"

"One wrong move and you could be seriously injured, or even lose your fighting ability."

Xu Mingwei gazed at the sky, his heart filled with emotion.

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