One divination a day, a trainee celestial master

The valley floor was extremely dark, with towering cliffs blocking out all moonlight. All around were tall weeds and strange rocks, and a layer of grayish-white night mist swirled around, reducing visibility to less than five meters and exuding a bone-chilling cold.

Jiang Shou's mind immediately turned serious. He mobilized his true energy and activated the "Qi Observation Technique".

Under the True Essence Vision, the surrounding mist thinned slightly, and the view became much clearer. However, Jiang Shou scanned the area but did not find the glaring red-clad resentment that represented the ghost of the bride.

"I didn't see her," Jiang Shou said in a low voice.

Li Xuanqing didn't speak. He closed his eyes, quickly formed several complex hand seals in front of his chest, then suddenly opened his eyes, took out an old peach wood short staff from his wide robe sleeves, and tapped it a few times in mid-air.

"The flow of yin energy here is a bit unusual. Let's go take a look," Li Xuanqing said, pointing to a direction deep within the basin.

Although he didn't know what kind of profound Taoist technique this was from Longhu Mountain, Jiang Shou still quickly followed.

The two followed the old Taoist priest slowly forward through the craggy valley. The terrain ahead became increasingly narrow, and the cliffs on both sides seemed to be closing in on each other.

Finally, after passing through a dense thicket of thorns, the entrance to a natural cave, hidden behind huge vines, appeared before the three of them.

The cave entrance was as high as two stories, and inside it was pitch black and so deep that it seemed to swallow up all light. Gusts of cold wind blew out from the depths of the cave, making people shudder.

If you look closely, you'll find that the shape and atmosphere of this cave subtly exude a chilling aura that suppresses all things.

"Such heavy Yin energy." Li Xuanqing frowned and took the lead without hesitation.

He took out the bronze compass from his pocket, and as soon as he took it out, the magnetic needle on the compass seemed to go mad, spinning wildly and completely losing its ability to indicate direction.

"The magnetic field here is completely disordered. Not only is there natural Yin energy, but there also seems to be some kind of extremely ancient restriction." Li Xuanqing put away the compass, turned around and solemnly instructed, "There are many forks in this cave, and it is extremely dark. You two must remember to stick close to the old Taoist priest and never get separated."

"Lingqiu," Li Xuanqing called out.

"Yes, Uncle-Master."

Zhang Lingqiu responded, then put down the worn canvas bag he was carrying on his back and unzipped it.

Jiang Shou, walking behind, stared intently without blinking.

It feels like this handsome and enchanting disciple from Longhu Mountain is about to pull out some high-end item from his bag again.

however.

Under Jiang Shou's expectant gaze.

Zhang Lingqiu skillfully pulled out a black, high-powered LED flashlight—a little thicker than a baby's forearm—from the side pocket of his canvas bag. It had a tactical window-breaking tip.

"Clatter!"

Zhang Lingqiu pressed the switch. A blindingly bright white beam of light instantly tore through the darkness of the cave, illuminating the passageway ahead as clearly as day!

"..." Jiang Shou opened his mouth, and was so blinded by the bright light that he subconsciously raised his hand to shield his eyes, completely speechless.

"Okay..." Jiang Shou thought to himself, "Although it's not very ethereal, it's... damn reasonable... yeah, scientific."

Li Xuanqing naturally took the tactical flashlight from his junior apprentice and steadily led the way.

The three of them walked into the spacious cave passage.

As they went deeper, the malevolent energy in the cave grew stronger, and even the rock walls were covered with a thin layer of black frost.

But strangely, Jiang Shou, who was walking in the middle, vaguely sensed that among the chilling atmosphere permeating the cave, there seemed to be a faint but incredibly familiar feeling.

He took a deep breath and carefully examined the details.

Jiang Shou's pupils suddenly contracted!

"This is... the same pure true essence from the 'Supreme Guardian of Oneness - Inner Landscape Chapter' that originates in my dantian?!"

Jiang Shou was horrified. How could there be remnants of their Shouyi Temple's true essence and Daoist aura in this bottomless, gloomy cave?! Moreover, this aura was ancient and ancient, undoubtedly existing for countless years!

Before Jiang Shou could even sort out his thoughts...

A huge three-way intersection appeared ahead.

Li Xuanqing shone his flashlight in three directions, closed his eyes to sense the surroundings for a moment, and pointed: "The rightmost path, the flow of Yin energy there is obstructed, let's go!"

The three of them immediately stepped into the rightmost passage.

However, they had only walked a dozen or so steps inside.

"Thump! Thump!"

Jiang Shou felt his heart suddenly contract violently, and an unprecedentedly strong sense of life and death crisis made all the hairs on his body stand on end!

"Uncle-Master, be careful!" Zhang Lingqiu's expression changed drastically, and he shouted in alarm.

"Buzz—!!!"

Without any warning!

Suddenly, a dazzling and incomparably sharp sword light burst forth from the depths of the dark passage ahead!

This sword light was formed entirely from extremely pure Taoist true essence, like lightning tearing through the night, and it pierced straight towards Li Xuanqing's face, who was walking at the forefront!

Faced with such a terrifying surprise attack.

Li Xuanqing lived up to his reputation as the Celestial Master of Longhu Mountain. Although his expression changed drastically, there was no trace of panic in his eyes.

"rise!"

The old celestial master discarded his flashlight and firmly planted his feet in a horse stance. His right hand flashed out a sword-like finger, moving with terrifying speed that was impossible for the naked eye to see, making several rapid strokes in the air before him!

As his fingertips traced a line, the surrounding air vibrated violently.

A visible Taiji diagram, radiating a hazy white light, was instantly formed in mid-air, like a shield of light blocking his way!

"clang--!!!"

A deafening clang, like the sound of a great bell, resounded through the cave!

That sharp and unparalleled Daoist sword light pierced fiercely into the white Taiji diagram! The two completely different yet equally pure Daoist true essences collided violently, and the resulting shockwaves caused the surrounding stone walls to shatter and shed fragments!

Although the Tai Chi diagram dimmed a bit, it ultimately managed to block the sword light.

"Hiss..." Jiang Shou watched from behind, dumbfounded.

But the crisis is far from over!

The sword light had just been blocked.

Li Xuanqing suddenly raised his head, seemingly sensing something even more terrifying. He abruptly lifted his arm, forcefully pushing the Tai Chi diagram that was blocking his way to above his head!

Jiang Shou and Zhang Lingqiu looked up following the old celestial master's gesture, only to be shocked to discover that a small patch of black clouds had materialized out of thin air above the dome of this deep and dark cave!

Within the dark clouds, silver lightning flashed like serpents, unleashing a terrifying power that sent chills down one's spine!

"The Five Thunder Orthodox Method?!" For the first time, extreme horror appeared on Zhang Lingqiu's eerie face.

"Snap!!!"

Without the slightest pause, accompanied by deafening thunder.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!" Three consecutive bolts of pure white lightning, each as thick as an adult's arm, carrying a violent aura, slashed down from the dark clouds, striking the three people below!

"Bang!" The first lightning strike hit the Taiji diagram, and the Dao energy on the Taiji diagram instantly dimmed by half, its light flashing violently.

"Bang!" The second lightning strike followed immediately. The Tai Chi diagram let out a mournful cry of despair, fine cracks appeared at its edges, and it teetered on the verge of collapse, as if it would shatter completely at any moment!

"Freeze!!"

Li Xuanqing bit his tongue, uttering a rapid string of incantations. He poured his Dao energy back into the Taiji diagram above! The Taiji diagram, which was on the verge of shattering, burst forth with light once more, meeting the final, most powerful lightning strike!

"Boom!!!"

The third bolt of lightning exploded, causing the entire cave to shake violently. The raging aftershocks of the Daoist magic transformed into a terrifying hurricane, raging wildly through the passage and causing Li Xuanqing's dark blue Daoist robe to flutter wildly. He had to take three large steps back before regaining his footing.

Jiang Shou, standing behind, stared blankly at the Tai Chi diagram and thunderclouds that were gradually dissipating in mid-air.

"My goodness..."

He couldn't help but swallow hard.

"This is...this is what real cultivation battles are all about..."

Jiang Shou patted the few yellow paper talismans he'd spent ages drawing on, only to have them ruined, and a sour feeling welled up inside him. "The spectacle of them drawing talismans in mid-air and summoning lightning to create a shield is like something out of a Hollywood special effects blockbuster. My attempt to burn paper with a lighter... it's like someone applying a screen protector on a village overpass!"

at this time.

Li Xuanqing, who had blocked the three consecutive attacks, had turned pale and was clearly exhausted.

He picked up the flashlight from the ground, and instead of becoming enraged by the attack, his eyes were filled with deep doubt and disbelief.

"Uncle-Master, are you alright?" Zhang Lingqiu quickly stepped forward to help him up.

"It's alright."

Li Xuanqing waved his hand, staring at the passage ahead where the attack had just been launched, his brows furrowed, and muttered to himself:

"Strange...this is really strange..."

"This cave was clearly filled with malevolent energy, yet those two deadly attacks, whether it was the sword light or the three bolts of lightning, not only lacked any trace of evil, but instead exuded a dignified and upright Taoist essence!"

Li Xuanqing turned his head, looked at the two people behind him, and said in a solemn tone:

"This seems to be... a powerful Daoist master who set up a barrier here to prevent anyone from passing!"