Under One Person, your rebellious life has reached the heavens?

"Jinzhong... Hold on."

Seeing that his junior brother had lost too much blood and was about to faint, Zhang Zhiwei was terrified and broke out in a cold sweat, fearing that he might not wake up if he fell asleep.

"Let him rest, it's alright, his life is saved."

After Tian Jinzhong fell into a coma, the Shangqing Sect Leader cast a spell again, restoring the connection between the brain and pain receptors while Tian Jinzhong was asleep.

"Oh... thank you, old friend."

After the fire was extinguished and the disciple's life was saved, Zhang Jingqing immediately bowed and thanked the old sect leader.

"That's true. You weren't the only one who was negligent; I was too... It's just a pity that Jinzhong suffered this undeserved disaster."

The Shangqing Sect Leader sighed with regret, saying that this battle could have been completely avoided in terms of casualties, but unexpectedly, an accident still occurred.

"Perhaps this is his destiny; he needs to undergo trials. Jade cannot become a useful object without being carved."

Zhang Jingqing felt heavy-hearted, and suddenly thought of another disciple, Zhang Huaiyi.

If it were him who came along this time, given his thieving and competitive nature, could he resist such temptation in order to catch up with Zhang Zhiwei?

The answer is self-evident.

Or... as he himself said, he had previously encountered the demon Wugensheng, who could break the Golden Light Curse, but was not killed. Could he have developed inappropriate thoughts about the demon's methods?

There are many methods in the martial arts world, and more than one family can break through the golden light. Zhang Jingqing felt a headache. He couldn't be sure that his disciple could face those temptations and remain clear-headed. Once he took a wrong step, he would be doomed.

After the ambush was completed, the ships in the near sea began to approach. Zhang Zhiwei carried the unconscious Tian Jinzhong on his back and boarded the ship with his master and others.

"Uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu"

The ship emitted a roaring sound of burning steam, and the helmsman turned the ship around and began its return journey.

......

In the stormy sea, Chengzhen felt the vastness of heaven and earth. He was soaked to the bone, his skin as white as a fairy's. The energy of the hurricane and the thunder was drawn to him from a great distance.

As the true method was activated, the two energies of wind and thunder surrounded Chengzhen's body. One was colorless, and the other was silvery-white. They gradually penetrated his skin, nourished his flesh and blood, and traveled along his internal organs.

The refining process lasted for several hours.

Jiang Mo stood not far away, gazing intently, feeling a mix of anticipation and nervousness. This was a long-lost feeling; the last time he felt this way was when he had found the true method and was preparing to break through the triple reversal of life.

This sea area was like the end of the world, with raging waves uncontrollably engulfing and crashing against the reefs, and howling winds filling every corner, drowning out all other sounds.

Those who seek the Dharma are free from distractions and isolated from the outside world, while onlookers are lost in their memories, oblivious to the storm. The passage of time loses its meaning here.

I don't know how much time passed, but the wind and waves gradually subsided, the thunder and dark clouds dispersed, revealing the deep starry sky.

Chengzhen slowly opened his calm and gentle eyes. Standing on the beach, his figure became increasingly ethereal, and his temperament underwent a transformation. He turned back and smiled lightly at Jiang Mo:

"Uncle-Master, it's done."

Two distinct streams of energy appeared on his right hand, one with the sound of howling wind and the other with the sound of thunder.

Wu Chengzhen—Wei Xuanzi.

Following Jiang Mo, he is the second person to achieve advanced attainments in the Three-One True Dharma.

Chapter 108 He recited a poem

"good."

Jiang Mo was very pleased. Although the two strands of wind and thunder energy were still thin and flickering like candlelight, they had indeed been refined by Chengzhen. As time went by, with his talent, it would not be difficult for him to deduce new changes in the technique.

"Now that you have mastered the Qi of Wind and Thunder, you are still missing two of the Five Elements Qi. Once you have mastered them, you can move on to the Qi of Yin and Yang, take the essence of the sun and moon, temper your physical body, and reforge your destiny. The triple rebirth will not be far away."

Jiang Mo pointed out the general direction for Chengzhen's cultivation.

Without the assistance of true methods, it would take decades to hone the second level of rebirth to reach a perfect state, and only with a powerful physical body could one have a chance to break through to the third level.

However, the current first level of true method can refine the natural qi, strengthen the physical body, enhance abilities, and at the same time, it can greatly reduce the progress of the second level of reverse rebirth.

As long as one cultivates normally, regardless of whether one is dull or not, with the accumulation of many years of experience, or whether one is exceptionally talented, breaking through the triple rebirth will be a natural outcome.

Upon hearing his uncle's praise, Chengzhen's brows brightened, and he smiled knowingly: "Triple level? Uncle, you really have high hopes for me."

"This disciple has neither the great perseverance of my master to cultivate diligently day after day for decades, nor the unparalleled talent of my uncle."

Feeling the changes within my body, my flesh and blood feel lighter, my bones and muscles feel stronger, as if there is an endless flow of vitality. Even my perception of all things in the world has reached a new level.

The shimmering white aura surrounding Chengzhen gradually faded. He stood on the seawater, seemingly resonating with the entire world, and softly recited a poem:

"The path to breaking through three realms is long and arduous, requiring persistent effort to overcome even the most arduous obstacles."

"Working tirelessly day and night will transform jade into a fine piece; you reap what you sow."

"Today I have obtained a body destined for immortality, but who knows whether the path to immortality is true or false?"

"Let's wait until the three winters and four summers have passed, and then we can see the plum blossoms after the snow."

The poem flowed naturally, and Chengzhen recited it calmly without any hesitation or pause, telling his uncle about the twists and turns of his journey.

He was radiant, all the gloom of the past few days swept away, as if he had been reborn, a faint smile of relief on his face.

"However, we have to give it a try. We can't let you down... I'll walk the path that my master didn't finish."

"Okay, you've grown up."

Jiang Mo didn't say much. From that moment on, in his heart, no disciple could shake Chengzhen's position as the future leader of the Sanyi Sect.

"Let's rest in heaven for a while, and then return later."

"I'll listen to you, Uncle-Master." Chengzhen smiled and nodded.

"Om-!"

A transparent vortex appeared, and Jiang Mo and his disciple's figures vanished in an instant into the silent sea.

........

After the Araki-ryu samurai and the Rikki-ryu ninja were successively wiped out.

As night approached, a ship sailed on the cold, pitch-black sea.

The group tasked with intercepting the Japanese Onmyoji continued southwards based on Kuroba's location, but found no trace of their target.

The deck was brightly lit by oil lamps hanging everywhere. Tang Bingwen, the leader of Huode Sect, the leader of Yanwu Hall, and the experts from the three families were gathered around a mahogany round table to discuss countermeasures.

The Wang family representative was holding a piece of black paper, on which white characters slowly emerged, revealing the Wang family's secret technique, "Divine Coating."

"Gentlemen... the interception by the Sanyi Sect, the Celestial Master's Mansion, and the Shangqing Sect was completed several hours ago."

"It's just us left."

His words, while making everyone happy, also put them under immense pressure.

The strange people from the East who crossed the sea infiltrated the sea in three groups, but they were the only ones who could not find any trace of the enemy. If the enemy escaped, it would not only be a sign of incompetence, but also bring endless trouble.

The first to break the silence was the head of the Yanwu Hall, whose calloused right hand pointed to the sea map on the table as he analyzed:

“We started from here and chased for over a hundred miles. The location given by Brother Yun Cang Valley is definitely correct. There are hundreds of seabirds on surveillance, so it’s impossible to lose them. If anything happens, the Wang family personnel at the base will also inform us.”

"The problem now is that these cunning rats know we're coming, so they're fleeing south..."

Just then, the black paper representing the Wang family delivered new information. His face lit up with joy, and he abruptly stood up to interrupt:

"Gentlemen, we're almost there. The island is just ahead, less than an hour's flight away. Those thieves have been on the run for a day and have finally stopped."

"What?" The head of Yanwu Hall was stunned, not expecting the good news to come so quickly.

"Alright, everyone, let's get started."

The sect leader of Huode Sect slammed his fist on the table and stood up. He had been chasing after them all day and was feeling extremely frustrated. Now all he wanted to do was chop up all those beasts and throw them into the sea.

Tang Bingwen was also pleased with the upcoming decisive battle. He smiled slightly, but didn't forget to remind everyone:

"Gentlemen, we must be careful. We don't know what kind of arrangements are waiting for us on the island."

"Master Tang is right. Let me investigate for you all later."

Lu Yue, an elder of the Lu family, had honed his Ruyi Jin (a powerful martial art) for sixty years, reaching a level of consummate skill. His refined power was as fine as silk, allowing him to explore a vast area, reaching hundreds of meters, once he descended into the earth.

"Then I'll trouble you, Elder Lü." The head of Yanwu Hall clasped his hands in thanks.

"You're welcome."

Afterwards, the Fire Virtue Sect Master repeated the battle plan to everyone:

"Friends of the Lu, Lü, and Wang families, you and the Tang Clan will split into two groups to flank them from the side, while the Huo De Sect and Yan Wu Hall will be responsible for the frontal confrontation."

"As long as you keep them occupied, Master Tang, you can kill them, right?"

Upon hearing this, Tang Bingwen calmly replied, "I will take the strongest leader. With the help of Sect Master Chu and Hall Master Gu, he will be thrown into disarray. Within a hundred paces, he can be killed in an instant."

Unlike his senior brother Tang Jiaren, who possessed numerous pills, Tang Bingwen was skilled in distance manipulation. Once he got close enough, taking the enemy leader's life amidst the chaos of battle would be a piece of cake.

"Good, with your cooperation, Master Tang, we will surely annihilate the entire army."

The head of Yanwu Hall laughed heartily. He had long heard of the Tang Clan's Dan Shi, which was the most efficient killer in the world. How could that Japanese scoundrel have any chance of survival?

Everyone entered a state of readiness. An hour passed quickly, and the ship drifted at sea, gradually coming to rest on the edge of an island.

The bonfire on the beach was burning brightly, illuminating more than a hundred ferocious and strange figures, all of whom were shikigami summoned by numerous onmyoji.

"Tap...tap...tap..."

A series of splashing sounds rang out as the elites of Yanwu Hall and Huode Sect jumped off the ship and headed towards the Onmyoji on the island.

far away.

Ueno Shimotsuki's expression darkened slightly, and she sighed helplessly, "These bastards, they still caught up? Like mad dogs."

"Sir, there are some over there too."

The purple-clad Yin-Yang Master beside him was a young man of short stature. His eyes were tightly wrapped around his head with a black silk scarf, and a millstone-sized eyeball, dragging a long, thin bony tail, was floating on his shoulder, providing information about the surrounding enemy attacks.

"Sixteen men on the left, three on the right... I remind you to concentrate your defense on the right. Those three have concealed their killing intent to an extremely low degree, but they may be in mortal danger."

Ueno Shimotsuki couldn't help but reveal a mocking smile: "Is that so? It seems they've made preparations. This old man will have to wait and see."

"The Bihe Ninja, who were recently involved in a conflict with assassination sects on the mainland, suffered heavy casualties. My lord, you must be careful."

The purple-robed Yin-Yang Master appeared particularly vigilant. His shikigami repeatedly warned that the greatest threat lay with the three people on the side, especially the one-eyed old man in black robes in the center, who must be eliminated as soon as possible.

"Naihui, go and take care of those three on the right."

Ueno Shimotsuki also sensed that the opponent's strength was likely to pose a threat to him, but the number of mainlanders attacking from the front and left was close to thirty, and it was urgent. He had to clear these troubles away as quickly as possible and could not spare the time to deal with just three suspected assassins.

"I?!"

Naihui was stunned. Going alone would be tantamount to suicide. He only had three shikigami, which were not enough to stop him.

"You select ten people to assist you."

Seeing the enemy drawing ever closer, Ueno Shimotsuki didn't have time to give any more instructions, only hurriedly giving a single command:

"If I can hold out for ten minutes, I can bury them all here."

"Understood, my lord."

Naihui received the order and selected ten companions from the team to follow along, immediately guarding the right flank.

Chapter 109 Hidden front and defensive position

Unlike the previous two ambushes, this island had the fewest Onmyoji, yet held the greatest advantage. Nearly a hundred Shikigami surrounded them, each possessing unique abilities, making them a truly formidable opponent.

The Sect Master Chu and the Hall Master Gu, who were responsible for directly confronting the pressure, became serious upon seeing the large number of ugly creatures resembling mountain spirits. They did not slow down their pace and continued to approach, stopping only when they were about 100 meters away.

Meanwhile, among the three teams on the left, Lü Yue's thin, eagle-claw-like hands emitted a dense, almost tangible, emerald-green aura. He squatted down and pressed his hands against the sand.

In an instant, countless pale green ripples, like the sonar of bats, penetrated the ground and spread forward at an extremely fast speed.

"boom!!!"

Upon probing, countless grains of sand were kicked up; there were no projectiles, only a violent aura spreading out. When they finally saw what was hidden underground, their faces showed fear.

The vines, entirely black and covered in sharp thorns, were often over ten meters long, with countless strands intertwined and tangled together, their source clearly visible at the feet of the old man in the Yin-Yang Master Center.

The vines, which looked like living things, slowly writhed, secreting a deep purple pus from their surface. When they dripped onto the beach, they made a sizzling sound, corroding the sand and causing it to turn black and crumble instantly.

The thicket of thorns, formed by vines, resembles a forbidden zone for life, seemingly impossible to cross.

"These monkeys need to be taught a lesson."