Immortality and cultivation begin with full comprehension.

Chapter 523 Reaching the Top (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

"Li Yunjing! Everyone says you're the sect's number one genius!"

"I do not believe!"

"Today, in front of all my fellow disciples, I will fight you to the death!"

Let's see who's better!

With a loud "boom," the chains around Tian Hongzi burst forth with dazzling golden light. The nine chains twisted and turned like living things, tearing through the air and strangling towards Li Yunjing.

"Nine Tribulations Soul-Locking Chains of the Celestial Pivot!"

With his roar, ancient runes appeared on the surface of the chains, and wherever they passed, spiderweb-like cracks appeared in the space.

"Fine! I'll see what kind of methods you've cultivated after more than a hundred years!"

Li Yunjing floated in mid-air and flew backward. The Yin-Yang Five Elements Heavenly Evolution Sword at his waist flew out of its sheath with a clang, and dozens of Five Elements Divine Thunderbolts flew out with a booming sound.

"Let's see what else you can do!"

The "Five Elements Divine Thunder" blasted the "Heavenly Pivot Nine Tribulations Soul-Locking Chains," which flew everywhere and could not get close to Li Yunjing!

Under Tian Hongzi's shocked gaze, Li Yunjing unleashed a seven-colored divine light from mid-air, which collided violently with the chains.

Amidst the roar, the nine chains were almost detached from Tian Hongzi's hands.

Even after decades of refining it, he still seems unable to control his magic weapon!
"Little tricks!"

After regaining his senses, Tian Hongzi's face darkened. He mustered all his strength and struck out with both palms. Golden array patterns appeared on his palms, which were none other than the ultimate technique of Tian Shu Peak, "Big Dipper Divine Palm".

The palm strike, carrying the illusory image of "Celestial Pivot," illuminated the entire "Grievance Platform" as if it had risen into the night sky.

"Interesting! No wonder he dares to compete with me!"

Li Yunjing's pupils shrank suddenly, and his figure turned into a blur as he retreated rapidly, the ground cracking inch by inch under the residual force of the palm strike.

Even with numerous restrictions on the "Grievance Platform," it couldn't withstand the fierce clash between Li Yunjing and Tian Hongzi!
It seems that Tian Hongzi's cultivation level is not high, only at the third level of the Golden Core Realm!

But as soon as he made his move, Li Yunjing realized that this was no ordinary expert at the third level of the Golden Core Realm!

If Tian Hongzi were to go out to train, he could probably kill even a cultivator at the seventh level of the Golden Core Realm!
This is the strength of the future heir apparent of the "Divine Firmament Dao Sect"!

If Li Yunjing had encountered Tian Hongzi before breaking through to the Golden Core Realm, even if he could kill him, he would have paid a considerable price.

However, at this moment, he had stabilized his cultivation at the first level of the Golden Core Realm, and his combat power had increased several times compared to when he left the sect, making Tian Hongzi no match for him.

"go with!"

Faced with Tian Hongzi's aggressive approach, Li Yunjing suddenly threw the "Yin Yang Five Elements Heavenly Evolution Sword" out, heading towards the "Heavenly Pivot Nine Tribulations Soul Locking Chain".

"Five Elements Divine Fist!"

Then, Li Yunjing threw a punch to meet Tian Hongzi's "Big Dipper Palm"!
The collision of fists and palms created a massive shockwave within the "Grievance Platform," with rolling aftershocks radiating outwards, causing the restrictions on the "Grievance Platform" to crumble one by one.

"Ugh……"

Beneath the "Grievance Platform," Yu Yuanhua had no choice but to summon more than a dozen Golden Core Realm elders.

Everyone worked together to activate the restrictions on the "Enmity Arena," which stabilized the situation and prevented Li Yunjing and Tian Hongzi from shattering the arena.

On this "Grievance Platform," a life-or-death battle once took place between peak Golden Core cultivators.

It is an extremely powerful magic weapon in itself.

It's just that I've never pushed it to its full potential!

Now, with the intervention of all twelve elders, a portion of the restrictions has been activated, ensuring that the "Enmity Arena" remains unaffected and will not harm the fellow disciples watching the battle.

At this moment, Tian Hongzi was enveloped by the power of the five elements, and his body was covered in charred marks. He fell dozens of feet before stopping in mid-air.

Between the two, their forces clashed, and Li Yunjing, at the first level of the Golden Core Realm, completely defeated Tian Hongzi, at the third level of the Golden Core Realm!

"You think you can beat me with this?"

Tian Hongzi wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, and his aura surged. With a "whoosh," the nine chains merged into a golden dragon.

"Celestial Pivot Dragon Soars and Breaks!"

The dragon roared to the sky, its tail sweeping out a hurricane that knocked away the "Yin Yang Five Elements Heavenly Evolution Sword" and reunited with Tian Hongzi.

Tian Hongzi, standing on the giant dragon's head, rode the dragon and charged towards Li Yunjing's direction.

The enormous dragon claw reached for Li Yunjing's head, seemingly about to crush it instantly.

"Just in time!"

Li Yunjing moved like a ghost beside the golden dragon. With a loud "boom," the "Thunder Escape Technique" was unleashed, and ripples spread through the space.

The next moment, Li Yunjing was already standing on the head of the giant dragon, facing Tian Hongzi!
"Lightning Release Technique?"

Upon seeing this, a hint of panic flashed in Tian Hongzi's eyes. He quickly made hand seals and actually began to use lightning magic as well.

Almost instantly, dark clouds gathered above the "Grievance Platform," thunder rumbled, and countless purple lightning bolts struck down towards Li Yunjing below.

Yu Yuanhua and the others took action one after another to ensure that the restriction would not affect Tian Hongzi's attack, and only then did they breathe a sigh of relief.

The other spectators had already changed their expressions drastically; none of them had expected Tian Hongzi to be so powerful!

"Thunder magic? You're still far from it!"

Li Yunjing stood atop the golden dragon head, surrounded by purple lightning, and actually caught the lightning bolt that struck down with his bare hands.

"Tian Hongzi, look at the power of the lightning you summoned!"

Li Yunjing shouted, and the lightning patterns on his palm surged, with lightning bolts coiling back towards Tian Hongzi like living snakes.

"not good!"

Tian Hongzi's expression changed drastically. He never expected that Li Yunjing would be able to handle the power of thunder with ease, showing no signs of strain at all!

At this moment, he suddenly remembered that Li Yunjing seemed to have a top-grade lightning spiritual root.
This was originally a secret!
The vast majority of Shenxiao Daozong disciples are unaware of this secret.

However, Tian Hongzi was already one of the high-ranking members of the "Shenxiao Dao Sect".

He naturally learned about Li Yunjing's spiritual root attributes through his own channels.

Thinking of the power of thunder, which was almost ineffective against Li Yunjing, Tian Hongzi hurriedly manipulated the golden dragon to swing its tail, and the dragon scales burst out with golden light, blocking all the lightning.

"Celestial Pivot Dragon Roar!"

Suddenly, the golden dragon opened its massive maw, and a beam of golden light shot out, distorting and deforming the space in its path.

With a flick of its head, the golden dragon was about to throw Li Yunjing into the distorted space and shred him!
"You're way off!"

Li Yunjing lightly touched the ground with his toes, his figure transforming into a streak of light as he swiftly dodged, retreating to the edge of the "Grievance Platform".

"The Five Elements Revolve!"

At the same time, the "Five Dragon Wheels" flew out, and Li Yunjing rapidly formed hand seals, condensing the power of the five elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth around his body, transforming into a five-colored giant wheel.

The power of the five elements, combined with the "Five Dragon Wheels," unleashed an extremely powerful divine ability with the attributes of the five elements!
As the giant ship spun, the spiritual energy of heaven and earth surged wildly. Li Yunjing then shoved the giant ship violently toward the golden dragon.

"Boom!"

The golden dragon roared and crashed into the giant ship. The power of the five elements collided with the dragon's might, bursting out with dazzling light that blinded the crowd below.

"go to hell!"

A fierce glint flashed in Tian Hongzi's eyes. He suddenly bit his tongue and spat a mouthful of blood onto the golden dragon's forehead: "I will sacrifice myself and let my dragon soul burn the heavens!"

The golden dragon shone brightly, its scales cracking and turning into a rain of gold, each scale carrying a terrifying temperature capable of burning everything.

The original dragon body exploded and transformed back into the "Nine Tribulations Soul-Locking Chains," which crushed Li Yunjing with overwhelming force.

"Oh no! This is a forbidden technique of 'Tian Shu Peak'!"

"Senior Brother Tian Hongzi is going to detonate the 'Nine Tribulations Soul-Locking Chains'!"

"This is a fourth-tier treasure!"

……

The disciples of "Tian Shu Peak" below the stage exclaimed in surprise. Even the elders, including Yu Yuanhua, changed their expressions drastically and frantically formed hand seals to reinforce the restriction.

"Boom!"

The magical artifact, the "Nine Tribulations Soul-Locking Chain," exploded. The ground of the "Grievance Platform" began to melt, sizzling and emitting blue smoke, while a pungent, burnt smell filled the air.

"This is suicidal!"

Li Yunjing's pupils contracted sharply, and the five-colored giant wheel instantly turned back to defend, its five elements power running wildly, building a solid barrier in front of him.

However, the power of a fourth-tier magic weapon's self-destruction was too terrifying; the power of the five elements began to dissolve upon contact.
"Looks like I'll have to use my real skills!"

Li Yunjing remained calm and arranged the "Yin and Yang energies" in front of him.

The instant the Yin and Yang energies were dispersed, three fourth-tier treasures and ancient treasures—the Xuan Tian Compass, the Azure Jade Pendant, and the Dragon and Phoenix Yin-Yang Heavenly Secret Pendant—flew out and formed a Three Talents Formation to block Li Yunjing's path.

"Boom!"

Amidst the dazzling explosion of the "Nine Tribulations Soul-Locking Chains," the three magical treasures unleashed their full power. Combined with Li Yunjing's own magical power and the numerous defensive magical treasures on his body, they managed to block the aftershocks of the explosion.

The explosion was so violent that it was impossible to see anything clearly.

Apart from the blinding white light, no one could see what was happening on the "Grievance Platform".

Who wins and who loses?

unknown!

The restrictions on the "Grudge Platform" erupted with a deafening roar as the two powerful figures clashed. "Damn it!"

"These young people nowadays, do they even give us old folks a way to survive?!"

"I'm completely exhausted!"

"so horrible!"

……

The entire "Grievance Platform" trembled violently, and the twelve elders' faces turned red, with veins bulging on their foreheads, as they did their best to maintain the restriction.

"call……"

The aftershocks of the explosion, the dissipation of energy, whipped up a multicolored hurricane that howled everywhere.

"What! He's still alive?"

Tian Hongzi was astonished to see Li Yunjing so full of energy. Even a top-tier fourth-order magic weapon hadn't killed him.

What kind of magical treasures did Li Yunjing use?
Why are there never any documents in the intelligence reports?

Little did Tian Hongzi know that Li Yunjing, being in the sect, would not encounter any danger and therefore would not flaunt his magical treasures.

Not to mention him not knowing, even among Li Yunjing's close acquaintances, very few knew just how much wealth and influence he possessed!

"The Big Dipper, the Heavenly Gang Exorcising Formation!"

Tian Hongzi gritted his teeth, his body radiating golden light, and his hands formed a strange hand seal.

Above the "Grievance Platform," seven enormous golden stars suddenly appeared, each radiating a terrifying pressure. The seven stars aligned, and a dazzling beam of light shot straight toward Li Yunjing.

"Give you face!"

Seeing that Tian Hongzi was still not giving up, Li Yunjing's body crackled with lightning, and he activated the "Lightning Escape Technique" again. Just as the beam of light was about to hit him, he appeared mysteriously behind Tian Hongzi.

"Five Elements Divine Thunder!"

"Yin Yang Divine Thunder!"

"Destruction God's Thunder!"

Enraged, Li Yunjing unleashed three hundred bolts of lightning, engulfing Tian Hongzi.

"not good!"

As Tian Hongzi turned to leave, an ancient golden armor suddenly appeared on his body, its surface shrouded in mysterious runes. It was none other than the "Tian Gang Battle Armor," one of the most treasured artifacts of "Tian Shu Peak."

It is also a high-quality treasure of the fourth tier!

"Boom!"

The lightning formed a sea of ​​thunder, striking the armor and shattering countless runes, leaving it dull and lifeless.

Li Yunjing's eyes flashed like lightning as he watched the runes on the "Heavenly Gang Battle Armor" crumble. Suddenly, his hands formed an extremely profound hand seal.

"The essence of thunder magic, solidify!"

The three hundred bolts of lightning suddenly transformed into liquid lightning, condensing into a lightning bead radiating an aura of destruction in his palm.

The surface of this thunder bead is covered with dark purple patterns, and each pulse causes the space of the entire "Grievance Platform" to distort slightly.

"Damn it! I can't even withstand the scattered lightning orbs! This bastard has combined all the lightning power into one, am I doomed?"

Tian Hongzi was terrified. He forced himself to use his damaged "Heavenly Gang Battle Armor" to unleash his secret technique again, but Li Yunjing flicked his finger and the lightning pearl instantly transformed into thousands of lightning threads, which enveloped him like a spider web.

"No!"

Tian Hongzi roared, and the last runes on his battle armor shone brightly. But the moment the laser touched the armor, it pierced through the defense and entered his body through his pores.

"what--"

Tian Hongzi collapsed to his knees in agony as Lei Si frantically strangled the meridians within his body.

"Tian Hongzi, you've lost."

Li Yunjing walked slowly, the lightning surrounding him making him appear like a thunder god who controlled life and death.

As soon as he finished speaking, Li Yunjing raised his hand, and a bolt of lightning containing the power of the five elements struck Tian Hongzi's dantian with pinpoint accuracy.

"puff!"

Tian Hongzi spat out a mouthful of blood mixed with fragments of internal organs, and his golden core shattered inch by inch.

The "Heavenly Gang Battle Armor," having lost its spiritual power, dimmed and transformed into a stream of light, flying back towards "Tian Shu Peak."

"You've ruined me!"

Tian Hongzi raised his head unwillingly, his eyes filled with resentment and malice.

Cultivators are not afraid of death, but they are afraid of losing their power to intimidate all directions!
Li Yunjing may seem to have spared his life, but in reality, it made Tian Hongzi feel even worse than if he had been killed!

Below the "Grievance Platform," there was first a deathly silence, followed by a deafening uproar.

The disciples of "Tian Shu Peak" were pale-faced. Some staggered and tried to rush onto the arena, but were stopped by the elders of "Enforcement Hall".

Yu Yuanhua looked at Tian Hongzi, who was lying on the ground, and let out a sigh.

This disciple, who once had the potential to become a sect's prodigy, is now a cripple with all his meridians severed and his golden core shattered.

Li Yunjing's methods were ruthless enough, but he couldn't say anything about it!
The hatred between the two sides is too great!

There is no possibility of easing the situation!

Eliminating the problem at its root is the best option!

Li Yunjing destroyed Tian Hongzi but spared his life, thus resolving the trouble and demonstrating his benevolence.

"Li Yunjing wins this battle!"

Yu Yuanhua's voice pierced through the noise, causing the clouds above "Law Enforcement Peak" to tremble.

The restrictions on the "Grievance Platform" have also completely dissipated.

The two people on the ring are now free to leave.

Li Yunjing nodded slightly, and the lightning around him slowly subsided. But as he turned around, his gaze swept across a shadowy corner below the stage.

There, an elder from "Tian Shu Peak" was taking out a communication jade, seemingly transmitting a message at great speed.

As for whether he went to complain to the Supreme Elder of "Tian Shu Peak", Li Yunjing had no idea.

"Congratulations, Senior Brother Li!"

A few "Purple Cloud Party" cultivators squeezed out from the crowd. The leaders, Yu Zongzhe, Yang Wenzheng, and Yang Wenyue, were beaming with excitement. "Even the 'Heavenly Gang Battle Armor' couldn't stop you! In the future, we'll..."

Before he finished speaking, a chilling wind suddenly swept across the entire area. Xiao Wuji, the master of "Tian Shu Peak," arrived stepping through the shattered void. His black Daoist robe billowed, and his oppressive aura was so strong that it made everyone breathless.

“My disciples from Tian Shu Peak are inferior in skill, and I am willing to accept defeat.”

Xiao Wuji glanced at Tian Hongzi on the ground, a hint of pain flashing in his eyes, then looked at Li Yunjing: "But crippling someone is a bit too ruthless."

"Sect Leader Xiao, there's nothing we can do about it!"

Li Yunjing bowed slightly, a smile playing on his lips: "Do you think Tian Hongzi intends to back down? For the sake of the bigger picture, crippling his cultivation will prevent him from causing trouble in the future and affecting the unity of the 'Shenxiao Dao Sect.' This is already the best outcome."

No one expected that Li Yunjing would dare to speak like that in front of a peak master!

You should know that Xiao Wuji of Tian Shu Peak is a great expert in the Nascent Soul Realm!

This is not a Nascent Soul Realm cultivator like True Person Blazing Fire!

The audience erupted in chaos, all eyes turning to Xiao Wuji.

I want to see how this important person reacts.

Xiao Wuji's expression changed drastically, and his five fingers quietly clenched into a fist in his sleeve.

Clearly, Xiao Wuji was somewhat angry.

Why would someone as important as him lecture Li Yunjing after saying just a few words to him?

What does it mean?
Do they look down on him, or on "Tian Shu Peak"?
Meanwhile, Li Yunjing strode down from the "Grievance Platform" and joined the "Purple Cloud Party" members to receive their celebration.

"Humph!"

As Xiao Wuji watched Li Yunjing's departing figure, his spiritual energy surged like a tide, his black Daoist robe fluttered in the wind, and the clouds above the entire "Enforcement Peak" were dyed a crimson gold color.

Just when everyone thought this Nascent Soul Realm expert was about to lash out on the spot, he suddenly threw his head back and laughed, his laughter carrying a hint of sinister intent: "What a fine example of thinking about the big picture! Junior Nephew Li is indeed courageous and insightful!"

The laughter stopped abruptly. Xiao Wuji flicked his finger, and a golden light shot towards Li Yunjing like a meteor.

Li Yunjing's pupils contracted slightly, and lightning crackled around his body as he instantly moved several meters to the side.

A golden light flashed past his clothes and pierced the distant mountain wall. It turned out to be a "storage ring" with wisps of oppressive power swirling around it.

"Previously, Tian Hongzi acted recklessly, instigating internal strife within the sect and injuring many fellow disciples!"

"As the lord of this peak, I also bear responsibility for my lax discipline!"

"There are 100,000 mid-grade spirit stones in here. Take them to compensate the injured disciple!"

Xiao Wuji's voice struck everyone's ears like a heavy hammer, "I hope Junior Nephew Li can truly have the 'big picture' you speak of and contribute to my 'Divine Firmament Dao Sect'!"

With that, he waved his sleeve, and Tian Hongzi's body transformed into a streak of light that disappeared into the horizon.

(End of this chapter)