Journey to the West: Starting with the True Lord of the Pure Land

Seeing that Nezha was determined to fight, Venus knew that he couldn't stop the Third Prince, so he could only smile and nod.

"Very well, since you two are in such a good mood, I will act as your witness. But I hope you will stop here and not spoil the harmony."

Chen Jiao also knew Nezha's temperament. If he didn't fight him today, he was afraid that this guy would keep bothering him all the way to Yaochi.

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The three of them left the bustling Imperial Horse Stables and rode on clouds to a secluded celestial realm by the Milky Way.

The surrounding area was vast and empty, with only endless starlight falling from the highest point, making the flowing clouds appear like frost.

The majestic celestial palace stands in the distance, but from here it is just a faint silhouette, making it a perfect place to unleash one's full potential.

Chen Jiao and Nezha faced each other from a distance, a hundred feet apart.

Venus, holding a whisk and casually resting it on his arm, stood atop a distant, still auspicious cloud, a smile on his face, appearing calm and composed as he watched the battle unfold.

The Xie Zhi lay quietly not far from Venus, its clear eyes silently watching the scene.

Nezha's Wind-Fire Wheels spun with crimson flames, and a fierce, fiery aura emanated from his body, perfectly complementing the increasingly prominent arrogant smile on his handsome face.

Beside Chen Jiao, blazing white lightning quietly began to form, as fine as a net, and then, like a hundred rivers flowing into the sea, it condensed and did not erupt.

Only the faint crackling of lightning on his black robes revealed his solemn and awe-inspiring presence.

This is Chen Jiao's innate Radiant Thunder, which was born from the extreme foundation of the Metal element!

It is not thunder naturally generated by heaven and earth, but rather it is the manifestation of the Dao mind, the law and principle, and the tool for punishment and killing!

One is a field ablaze with fire, scorching and violent, seemingly threatening to burn the heavens and boil the seas; the other is a sky ablaze with thunder, dignified and majestic, capable of intimidating the wicked.

Two completely different yet equally powerful forces collided violently in this sky, resulting in a stalemate where neither side could gain the upper hand.

The energies clashed in the void, causing the surrounding clouds to churn violently, and ripples spread outwards, even making the distant starlight seem to sway slightly.

Chen Jiao had just entered the realm of True Immortals, his Dao heart was clear and bright, and his foundation was so solid that it far surpassed that of Tongji; Nezha had already absorbed the Qi of two of the Five Elements, and the ferocity of his True Fire was no ordinary matter.

This clash of energies has clearly demonstrated that both individuals possess solid cultivation, proving they are not merely empty boasts.

A distance of a hundred feet is but a short distance to a true immortal; the pull of energy reaches its peak in an instant.

The fierce light in Nezha's eyes intensified, but the arrogant smile on his lips grew even stronger, as if he were enjoying himself immensely.

He let out a soft shout that shook the clouds, and without any apparent movement, the fire-tipped spear in his hand suddenly trembled!

"Come!"

The fire-tipped spear in his hand suddenly transformed into a crimson bolt of lightning that stretched for hundreds of feet!

The crimson patterns on the spear shone brightly, and billowing, fierce fire energy coiled and condensed at the massive spearhead.

The spear thrust was utterly unadorned, aimed straight at Chen Jiao's face a hundred feet away, and wherever it passed, the space rippled with intense heat.

This stab was so domineering that it crushed all the energy along its path, as if it wanted to punch a hole in the entire void!

Chen Jiao's eyes narrowed, but he neither flinched nor dodged, only making a half-hearted grasping motion.

The thousands of blazing white lightning bolts that had previously surrounded him instantly converged as if given a command.

With thunder as its bone and divine will as its edge, a halberd made of pure, blazing white thunder is formed in his palm!

The halberd's body was crackling with white lightning like dragons and snakes, and a point of lightning at its tip was solidified, its light pure white and its presence majestic, truly the true form of the divine thunder of the heavens.

Seeing the hundred-foot-long fiery spear tip approaching, Chen Jiao exhaled and raised his voice, holding his halberd with one arm, and swung it horizontally to meet the spear's scorching and boiling momentum!

"clang!"

Blazing white lightning and crimson gold flames exploded together.

It transformed into concentric red and white ripples of destruction that swept across the surrounding area, shearing away a thick layer of the sea of ​​clouds below!

Chen Jiao did not move an inch, only the lightning on his arm holding the halberd flared slightly.

The incomparably powerful flaming spear was actually deflected by this halberd, its tip tilted, the flames dissipated, and streams of fire scattered across the sky.

With a single sweep of his halberd, Chen Jiao deflected the momentum of the Fire-Tipped Spear. Without pausing, he twisted his waist and, using the momentum of the deflection, swung his halberd-wielding hand in a circular motion.

The blazing white lightning halberd ripped through the void, rising from below and transforming into a blinding arc of lightning that tore through the sky, sweeping out horizontally!

Wherever it passed, it left behind lingering fire, drifting clouds, and even chaotic spiritual energy.

All of it was swept away by the domineering and pure power of the thunder, annihilated into primordial pure energy!

All that remained was a massive halberd shadow that stretched across the sky, carrying an overwhelming force capable of crushing everything and a deafening roar of thunder, crashing down towards Nezha, who was a hundred feet away!

The thunder halberd seemed to become a boundary that cut through the sky; wherever it passed, all things retreated, leaving only thunder!

Before the halberd even arrived, the majestic thunderous intent to suppress all evil spirits and cleanse the turbidity of the universe had already locked onto all directions, sealing off all of Nezha's escape routes.

This strike was simple, relying solely on power and speed.

Its force and speed surpassed even Nezha's previous spear strike!

Venus, observing from the sidelines, hovered above the clouds, stroking his beard and smiling, a hint of undisguised admiration flashing in his eyes.

"Excellent halberd technique! The thunder-shaped weapon is majestic and upright, breaking through the enemy's edge with skill and sweeping away their weaknesses with force."

"In the art of battle and warfare, the True Lord Jingfa has profoundly grasped the subtle art of combining orthodox and unorthodox methods."

The muskets thrust forward, the halberds swept across, and the blazing white and crimson clashed violently, turning half the sky into a scene of daylight and then dusk.

Old Star Lord couldn't help but nod to himself.

This old star lord, who serves the emperor and always presents himself as a peacemaker, is little known to people that he is the son of the White Emperor, and is born with the sharp and ruthless metal energy!

His honorific title is the Western Golden Virtue Tai Bai Bright Star Lord, who is in charge of killing and conquest!

In ancient times, there was a mighty warrior who wielded the power of Venus and swept away all demons. His magical prowess once made both immortals and demons tremble.

Later, he served closely with the Jade Emperor, assisting him in important matters and mediating between various factions.

Only then did he gradually conceal his true nature, walking through the heavens in the guise of a kind and benevolent old man.

At this moment, Chen Jiao's Golden Thunder was majestic and imposing, while Nezha's Fire-Tipped Spear was fierce and violent. The two collided, creating a magnificent spectacle.

Although none of them exerted their full strength, their solid foundation and exquisite skill in application far surpassed those of ordinary immortals.

Venus couldn't help but marvel at how formidable the younger generation was.

The blazing white lightning halberd, stretching across the sky and sweeping away the clouds, had already torn through the void, its power overwhelming.

Its imposing power was so great that it seemed as if it would truly cleave the cloud platform and Nezha in two with a single halberd strike!

Nezha's eyes burned with fighting spirit, his fierce light flashing, yet he showed no sign of underestimating Nezha.

He knew that the silent gourd was exceptionally talented, and that he had already become famous when the man was still the Thunder God Yilie Tianjun and had not yet been promoted to the position of True Lord.

At that time, Nezha heard that a new nobleman who did not follow the rules and had ruthless methods had emerged in the Thunder Department, so he took the initiative to seek an opportunity to have a match with him.

After that exchange, Nezha realized that this person was no ordinary person, as they were evenly matched.

Although he was taciturn, his actions were quite agreeable, and before long, they formed a bond that blossomed from a misunderstanding.

Seeing Chen Jiao's promotion to True Lord, gaining power and advancing his cultivation, I realized that he was now in a position of great power.

This Thunderous Halberd Transformation Technique is even more powerful than before, sweeping across the world with an overwhelming and purifying force.

Nezha's competitive spirit was completely ignited, and he let out a long laugh:

"Well done!"

In the blink of an eye, Nezha neither dodged nor evaded, but instead flicked his left wrist, and a golden ring that was diagonally attached to his body flew out.

It is none other than Nezha's treasure for protecting himself and subduing demons—the Universe Ring!

Its firmness and strength are so great, and its shape is perfectly round and flawless, which embodies the ultimate principle of the earth being round and the sky being square.

It can be light or heavy as you wish, large or small as you desire; when it is raised, it is as fast as a shooting star chasing the moon, and as heavy as a mountain pressing down on you.

It has another wonderful use: it can shake the heavens and earth and break all kinds of magical treasures and supernatural powers.

Ordinary protective divine light will mostly dissipate upon impact with this circle, and may even cause damage to the physical body.

When Nezha subdued the demons of the ninety-six caves in the past, countless unorthodox magic weapons and supernatural powers of demons and immortals vanished beneath this circle, which possessed the power to shatter the sun and pierce the moon, and shake the universe.

At this moment, Nezha unleashed it, not with all his might in a life-or-death struggle, but he was still using his true strength.

The Qiankun Ring grew longer in the wind, shimmering with golden light, transforming into a golden halo several feet in diameter.

Its momentum was not swift, but rather carried a profound and weighty Daoist charm that was as heavy as a mountain and could crush everything.

Without veering off course, it met the blazing white lightning arc sweeping towards it head-on.

The next moment, the halberds clashed.

"clang!"

An even louder and deeper roar erupted!

Visible pale golden ripples and blazing white lightning surged and swirled wildly in all directions, turning the starry sky and sea of ​​clouds below into chaos!

The thunder halberd that stretched across the sky was shattered by the strike of the crimson-gold light wheel!

Countless blazing white lightning bolts surged wildly, only to be instantly suppressed and dispersed by the deep golden light emanating from the Qiankun Ring.

The immense power of thunder crumbled upon impact with the ancient golden ring, vanishing without a trace in an instant.

Only a few scattered specks of incandescent white electricity remained, making Nezha's eyebrows and hair shine.

The Universe Ring remained suspended in mid-air, slowly rotating, radiating an immovable and heavy pressure that completely protected Nezha.

The lightning had just dispersed, and the clouds had not yet gathered.

Behind the dissipating blazing white lightning, a dark figure appeared, following closely behind the shattered lightning!

It was Chen Jiao!

That powerful sweeping halberd strike might have been a feint, or at least an attempt to create an opportunity for the real close-quarters attack.

The precision of timing, the speed of movement, and the decisiveness and ruthlessness of changing moves clearly demonstrate the tempering of countless real battles.

They deeply understood the essence of combat: if the attack misses, one can flee a thousand miles away; but if it succeeds, it will be like a bone-deep infection.

Chen Jiao's expression was calm, without joy or anger. His right hand was clenched into a fist, without any fancy moves or dazzling lightning.

With a fist intent that was condensed to the extreme and could break through all obstacles, he swung his fist straight at Nezha's chest!

This punch abandons supernatural transformations, leaving only the purest power and fighting spirit, which is the way to fight close and seek victory in danger!

A hint of surprise flashed across Nezha's eyes.

What a fast punch!

Just as the Universe Ring flew back, the Fire-Tipped Spear couldn't maneuver within that small space, and its protective fire element was pierced through like paper by this fist!

However, Nezha was ultimately a fierce god who had been through many battles. His inherent ferocity and honed combat skills allowed him to react almost instantly!

Neither defending nor retreating, he abandoned his right hand and used his spear, his five fingers rapidly changing like a blooming lotus, forming an extremely strange fist seal.

This seal is neither Taoist nor Buddhist; it is ancient and powerful, and it neither dodges nor avoids, but instead meets the punch head-on!

However, Nezha's punch was ancient and clumsy, with no firelight on the fist's edge.

Yet a deep, restrained, terrifying fire intent, seemingly capable of melting all things, was rapidly gathering! It was clearly some ancient close-combat killing technique for controlling fire and warding off evil!

So close, our eyes reflected each other.

The two could even clearly see the cold glint of their own fists reflected in each other's pupils!

One is a blazing white lightning bolt containing the power of a chisel, and the other is a seal that controls fire and wards off evil, condensing and breaking through killing. There is no way to avoid it!

Their fists clashed silently.

Immediately, it erupted!

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