Two Realms High Martial Arts: Gathering the Heavens to Become a Great Luo Immortal

Chapter 403 Today I will show this to you.

The stone gate of the Wanjian Peak cave slowly opened, and Li Xijun walked out.

He did not exude an imposing aura, but his steps were as steady as a mountain, his eyes shone with inner light, and his aura was perfectly harmonious and flawless. His interaction with the spiritual energy of heaven and earth was both agile and profound, clearly indicating that he had already reached the realm of a Grandmaster of the seventh level of the Outer Realm.

He did not linger and went straight back to the Wujian Cliff cave to formally bid farewell to Ye Wuqing and Fairy Jinghong, who were still in the cave.

"Thank you for your kindness in lending this place to protect us, senior and fairy."

Li Xijun cupped his hands, his voice calm yet carrying the composure and confidence of someone who had just broken through a bottleneck, "During this seclusion, I was fortunate enough to break through the bottleneck and also made some progress in swordsmanship. My mind and spirit are now complete."

He paused briefly, then turned his gaze to Ye Wuqing and continued, "My primary objective in coming to the Sword Sect has been achieved, and the gains have far exceeded expectations. Now that my cultivation has made some progress, there is still an old matter on my mind that needs to be settled. The grudge of being besieged and killed by Chi Nari and the Undying Venerable King on the shores of Thousand Island Lake must be avenged. However—"

He raised his eyes, looked directly at Ye Wuqing, and asked the crucial question: "May I ask, senior, is the agreement between you and that Dharma Body of Shaolin still in place, stipulating that you cannot intervene?"

"This junior should know, if we go seeking revenge, will it invite that Buddhist Dharma body to intervene again?"

Upon hearing this, Ye Wuqing remained calm and slowly said, "Your concerns are indeed valid. After returning from our discussion in the heavens, the Shaolin monk and I did indeed cease our fighting. This was not our intention, but rather something we were forced to do because we were 'persuaded' to reconcile."

"Mediation?" Li Xijun raised an eyebrow. This number one on the Heavenly Ranking actually dared to "mediate" between two beings with Dharma Bodies—

"Indeed." A complex look flashed in Ye Wuqing's eyes, as if he were filled with emotion. "It was that Daojun from the Feathered Ascension Sect who personally opened the gates." Seeing Li Xijun's attentive expression, he continued, "Since you asked, I will tell you about this person. The name 'Daojun' is now unparalleled on the Heavenly Rankings. The world only knows that he is unfathomable, but few know that he was not so dazzling in his early years."

"Although he was considered a prodigy in his youth, he was only of average or below-average talent. Compared to those prominent figures of that time, he was like a star beside the bright moon, not particularly outstanding. Even his breakthrough to the Outer Realm was later than many of his peers."

"After the breakthrough, he seemed to have a sudden enlightenment, and his progress in the Daoist arts was rapid. He defeated some of his peers who had broken through earlier and were ahead of him, but that was all. It was nothing earth-shattering."

"It wasn't until he condensed his Dharma form, became a Grandmaster, and ranked on the Earth Ranking that he truly entered the field of vision of the world's top martial artists. But even then, among those on the Earth Ranking at the same level, there were still exceptionally talented individuals who could slightly outperform him in martial arts duels."

Ye Wuqing's tone carried a distant, reminiscent quality: "However, everything changed the moment he stepped into the Grandmaster realm. Among those of the same realm, he had no rivals. With each advancement in cultivation, his ranking steadily improved. By the time he reached the ninth level of the Outer Realm, he was already among the top figures on the Earth Ranking."

"What's most astonishing is that, unlike countless other brilliant minds throughout history, he didn't waste his life teetering on the threshold of 'half-step into the Dharma Body.' He only spent a year breaking through this barrier, ascending to immortality, and achieving the supreme status of the Dharma Body."

"It was only then that people around the world suddenly realized the truth."

Ye Wuqing paused, then looked at Li Xijun, "This person actually has an astonishing destiny. Back when he was in the Opening Aperture Realm, he quietly cultivated the Feather Transformation Sect's supreme martial art, the Nine Transformations Feather Transformation Longevity Scripture, with an unremarkable and mediocre demeanor that no one paid attention to."

Li Xijun's eyes narrowed.

One of the five supreme divine skills, the "Nine Transformations and Ascension to Immortality Scripture"!

"The mystery of this scripture lies in transformation." With each transformation, a martial artist experiences a complete rebirth, undergoing a qualitative leap not only in cultivation but also in aptitude, comprehension, and foundation. The dull-witted can become wise, and the mediocre can transform into prodigies. And "Daojun," without a sound, silently completed nine complete transformations.

"In the end, what he condensed was the supreme Dharma body of the Feathered Immortal Sect, the Feathered Immortal Longevity Dharma Body. On the day the Dharma body was completed, its power swept across the eight wastelands, directly entering the number one of the Heavenly Ranking, and to this day, no one can shake it."

"Therefore, since the Daoist Master personally intervened to suppress the two of us and made it clear that the Dharma Body should not be moved lightly, the Shaolin monk and I should naturally comply."

"At least on the surface, he won't leave Shaolin, and I won't leave Jianmen either. You can rest assured about that. All he wants to ensure is that the Undying Venerable King is safe within Shaolin Temple."

Upon hearing this, Li Xijun understood and was deeply impressed by the mysterious "Daoist Lord".

This approach of accumulating knowledge and experience before unleashing it in a single leap is truly astonishing.

"Thank you for your explanation, senior."

Li Xijun thanked him, then frowned slightly. "In that case, if the Undying Venerable King has been hiding in Shaolin Temple, protected by his Dharma Body, it is indeed difficult for this junior to make a move."

Ye Wuqing nodded slightly: "According to news from my Sword Sect, after the Undying Venerable King was defeated by you, he went straight to Shaolin Temple to stay overnight without any hesitation. Now he spends his days discussing scriptures and lecturing on Buddhist teachings, appearing every inch the devoted Buddhist monk. His intentions are self-evident. It will be difficult for you to kill him."

Difficult... A glint flashed in Li Xijun's eyes, and his mind raced.

Yes, to force one's way into the Shaolin Temple, where a powerful deity is stationed, and commit murder is undoubtedly a pipe dream. But—

If the Undying King is at Shaolin Temple, then what about his stronghold—the Vajra Temple?

A thought flashed through Li Xijun's mind like lightning.

Vajra Temple does not have a Dharmakaya!

With the Undying Venerable King himself absent, even though there are still Grandmasters of the seventh or eighth level of the Heavenly Realm remaining in the temple, they are nothing to him given his current strength.

His target instantly became clear: Vajra Temple!

Especially the very foundation upon which the Undying Venerable King made his name: the Indestructible Vajra Body!

This skill is one of the five supreme divine skills, the "Nine Seals of the Tathagata Bodhi". One-ninth of the Bodhi seed was transformed into a body-refining technique after being comprehended by someone. Li Xijun personally experienced its power in the Battle of Thousand Island Lake.

His own Life and Death Sword Wheel struck it, but it was difficult to break through its defenses. Even with his powerful physique, which was transformed into Vajra Three Transformations and contained the indestructible golden nature of the main world, he could not gain the slightest advantage when he clashed with it. Instead, he suffered some hidden losses.

It should be noted that the mainstream of martial arts in this world leans towards "qi cultivation," and physical strength is generally not a strong point.

The fact that the Undying Venerable King could temper his physical body to such an inconceivable degree, and directly confront his own Vajra Realm physique which had undergone multiple qualitative changes, demonstrates the astonishing nature of the "Indestructible Vajra Body".

In comparison, the Vajra Realm Body Refining Method in his own main world seemed rather "crude".

"Perhaps, the Vajra Temple holds the key to understanding the Vajra Indestructible Body, such as—the legendary Bodhi seed?" Li Xijun pondered to himself, a sharp glint in his eyes.

Since we can't touch the Undying Venerable King himself for the time being, raiding his lair to find the secret of his body-refining divine skill and weaken his foundation is also a good option.

It allows them to retaliate while also addressing their own weaknesses—a win-win situation.

Having made up his mind, Li Xijun remained outwardly calm, bowed again to Ye Wuqing and Fairy Jinghong, and continued to inquire, "Thank you for your guidance, senior and fairy. Since the Undying Venerable King is temporarily residing at Shaolin, this matter can be discussed later."

"I wonder what has become of Chi Na Ri of the Golden Wolf Royal Court? Do you have any news, senior?"

Ye Wuqing pondered for a moment and said, "This person, Chi Na Ri, is even more slippery and treacherous than the Undying Venerable King."

"After his defeat at Qiandao Lake, he did not return directly north to the royal court. Instead, he took an extremely circuitous route, changing direction multiple times along the way to create a diversion. He even used some unknown secret strongholds or small secret realms to hide, completely disappearing from public view for a period of time."

"Our Sword Sect's mole in the Northern Territory was only vaguely spotted by the day before yesterday, appearing near Beiyan County. Judging from its movements, it seems to be trying to cross Beiyan County and enter the depths of the northern desert that truly belongs to the Golden Wolf Royal Court's territory."

Beiyan County? Li Xijun's heart skipped a beat.

This prefecture is located in the northern border of the Great Xia Dynasty. Further north lies the vast and boundless desert and grassland border area, making it one of the necessary routes back to the Golden Wolf Royal Court.

Back then, he broke through to the realm of oneness with heaven and man in Beiyan County.

It was there that I experienced the pursuit of Fairy Muyue and the Old Man of Withered Bones. Looking back now, I feel a bit of a sense of melancholy.

Seeing Li Xijun's expression, Ye Wuqing added, "Your chances of killing Chi Nari are indeed greater than if you force your way into Shaolin. But the dangers involved should not be underestimated."

"The northern desert and the grasslands are one. Although the Golden Wolf Royal Court is loosely organized, a true Dharma Master resides there—Temur. This man has been in seclusion for many years, detached from worldly affairs, seeking only to glimpse the mysteries beyond the Dharma Body when the celestial upheaval occurs. He naturally ignores ordinary border skirmishes and tribal battles. But—"

"After all, Chinari is one of the high priests of the Golden Wolf Royal Court, and his status is special. If you were to engage in a major battle with him in the Northern Desert, and the commotion were too great and the entanglement too long, it is hard to guarantee that you wouldn't disturb that Dharma Body that is in seclusion."

"At that time, he might intervene like that Shaolin monk."

"Therefore, unless you can lock onto Chi Na Ri with overwhelming force in a very short time and kill him with lightning speed, you may still fail at the last minute, or even get burned."

In an extremely short time? With the force of thunder?

A subtle smile suddenly appeared on Li Xijun's lips, and a glint of silver light flashed in her eyes.

He did not answer directly, but slowly raised his hand. In the midst of the grasp, the Night Emperor Sword Embryo, which carried his sword intent, seemed to be drawn from nothingness and solidified in his palm.

He extended his left index finger and gently flicked the sword, which resembled a solidified night sky.

"Zheng—!"

A clear and melodious sword cry, seemingly exceeding the range of ordinary sound speed, suddenly rang out!

The sword's cry wasn't harsh, but it carried a strange penetrating quality, as if it could easily seep into the cracks of time. Even after the sound should have faded away, a lingering resonance left faint ripples of time in the air.

Even more astonishingly, with this sword cry, a clear and powerful sword intent of time erupted from the Night Emperor Sword Embryo.

It was not an attack, but merely a natural expression of one's aura.

Under the shroud of this sword intent, the surrounding light exhibited extremely subtle distortions and sluggishness, as if the flow of time in a small area around Li Xijun was subtly different from that of the outside world.

A clear look of surprise flashed across Ye Wuqing's usually calm eyes.

As a sword dharma body, he was most sensitive to sword intent and immediately realized that Li Xijun's "Momentary Eternal Calamity Sword Chapter" not only had a deeper sword intent, but also seemed to have condensed into a dharma form, completely transforming into Li Xijun's own power.

The Fairy Jinghong, standing to the side, trembled slightly. Her clear, cold eyes were fixed on the sword in Li Xijun's hand. Feeling the sword intent of time that originated from the same source as her, the shock she felt was far more intense than that of Ye Wuqing.

Having immersed herself in this path for many years, she knew how difficult it was. Li Xijun's leap in comprehension and the fluctuations that seemed to condense the sword of time completely overturned her understanding.

Li Xijun sheathed his sword, and the pervasive sword intent of time also subsided, as if the invisible river of time had never existed.

He smiled slightly at the two astonished men, his tone calm yet brimming with confidence: "Thank you for your guidance, senior. Having managed to master a fraction of the Time Tribulation Sword Manual, though it may not be a decade's worth of honing," today—it can be considered "presenting it to you today."

Before he finished speaking, he suddenly transformed into a dazzling, silvery sword rainbow!

The sword rang out again, the sound still ringing in our ears. The sword rainbow, like lightning tearing through the sky, shot into the heavens at an extreme speed that far exceeded the comprehension of ordinary grandmasters, instantly disappearing into the clouds, leaving only a fading trail in the sky with traces of time distortion.

In the lingering echoes of the sword's cry, his parting words seemed to still resonate clearly before the Sword Enlightenment Cliff:

"Let's see if my sword can outrun the gaze cast by that grassland avatar."

Ye Wuqing stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the horizon where the sword rainbow had disappeared. After a long while, he slowly exhaled, a rare hint of admiration for his junior appearing in his eyes: "What a swift sword—what a magnificent display to you today!"

"In his hands, the 'Sword Chapter of Momentary Eternal Calamity' will likely shine with a completely different brilliance."

Fairy Jinghong remained silent, but her slender fingers, which gripped the sword hilt tightly, turned slightly white as she remained lost in thought for a long time.