Chapter 241: 155. Ai Ah Sword hasn’t been unsheathed for 700 years, this time it will protect you on your one hundred-year journey (5K Chapters)_3
"This time, it can also be considered a temporary trial for you all by the Sect."
A few House Elders spoke in succession, setting the tone for this matter. Disagreeing with this rule meant lacking fighting spirit. How could a True disciple who lacked fighting spirit be considered a First-class genuine transmission of the Flying Feather Immortal Palace? Their justification was unassailable.
Next, several House Elders took out three Treasures as rewards, regarding this matter as an elegant event for their leisure time.
"Junior Brother Xu, your map and mine are a bit different, though the destination is still Hangu Mountain."
At this moment, Kui Qi discovered something unusual: the maps provided by the House Elders for these True disciples each had different routes.
"That’s true. If the routes were the same, even second-tier or third-tier demonic beasts would likely be no match for us True disciples if we cooperated..." Kui Qi mused, his expression softening with understanding after a moment’s thought.
Each First-class genuine transmission in the Master and Disciple Lineage could obtain a Fourth Level Talisman every one hundred years. Similarly, a First-class genuine transmission of the Family Line could obtain a Third-level Talisman every one hundred years. With such high-level Talismans and Artifacts aiding them, the combat power of these True disciples could not be equated to that of Cultivators in ordinary Realms.
The eighty-three True disciples had no objections.
After bidding farewell to the Guardian House Elders, they traversed the dense forest, heading towards the Hangu Mountain Secret Realm.
"Junior Brother Xu, farewell!"
Kui Qi clasped his fists in farewell, then flashed into the mountain forest, unwilling to waste even a moment.
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Xu Xing observed this but didn’t dwell on it. A Fourth Level Talisman, a Divine Thought Avatar of Giant Sword Daoist Monarch, and my Outer Dao Golden Body at the Returning Core Realm level are my assurances, he thought. I don’t fear ambushes from Bi Qing and his ilk.
He mingled with the crowd, heading towards Hangu Mountain.
Halfway there, he found himself alone within a twenty-li radius. He unconsciously slowed his traveling speed, simultaneously spreading his Divine Sense across the ground to locate Bi Qing and the others’ hiding spots.
Suddenly, three puppets that seemed forged from silver blocked his path. Each of these three puppets was between Level One and Level Two: a Giant Ape Puppet, a Fierce Tiger Puppet, and a Swordsman Puppet. Their roles were clearly defined: the Giant Ape Puppet would engage Xu Xing in a direct fight, the Swordsman Puppet would command its Flying Sword to harass him, and the Fierce Tiger Puppet would block his escape route.
In the blink of an eye, Xu Xing seemed to be cornered.
But Xu Xing remained unhurried, directly unleashing his trump card—the Outer Dao Golden Body.
With the nine-foot-nine tall Outer Dao Golden Body protecting him, he was impervious to blades and spears. He closed in on the Giant Ape Puppet, his palm, seemingly forged from pure Gold, exuding a sense of breathtaking, exquisite craftsmanship. He reached towards the Giant Ape Puppet’s core, easily extracting its Spirit Core.
Once the Spirit Core was gone, the Giant Ape Puppet stiffened and plummeted from the air.
Next, under Xu Xing’s Outer Dao Golden Body, the Swordsman Puppet and Fierce Tiger Puppet were disabled one after another. This all transpired in the blink of an eye, taking less than a single breath’s time.
Although the three puppets were crafted from exceptionally sturdy Spirit Materials, Xu Xing’s Outer Dao Golden Body possessed immense power equivalent to the Returning Core Realm. Its power and resilience were simply incomparable to ordinary Level One or Level Two Spirit Materials.
"Trying to flee?" A cold glint flashed in Xu Xing’s eyes.
While retrieving the Spirit Cores from the three puppets, he had already sensed the individuals controlling them with their Divine Sense. With the combined power of his Outer Dao Golden Body and Cloud Mist Magic Power, his speed far surpassed that of Bi Qing and his companions. He easily caught up to the five assassins from Yama Palace.
"Spare us..."
Bi Qing and the others looked terrified. Upon seeing Xu Xing unleash his Outer Dao Golden Body, they had immediately wanted to retreat. However, Xu Xing’s pursuit speed was too great; just as they attempted to withdraw, he had already caught up.
Although they begged for mercy, their attacks showed no restraint. Bi Qing drew Xu Xing’s attention from the front, while the other four formed a battle formation, preparing to assassinate Xu Xing using the Shadow Assassination Hall’s Cultivation Methods. In that brief instant, they also hurled all sorts of Talismans and Magical Artifacts at him.
Dazzling brilliance erupted, and Spiritual Energy surged skyward! The ground below was already a stretch of scorched earth.
"Die!" Xu Xing sneered.
The Outer Dao Golden Body blocked the various Spells while simultaneously tearing apart the luminous aura of different Artifacts. His palms were incredibly resilient; no Magical Artifact could withstand the force of a mere twist from his hands.
Then, he ejected the Golden Cicada Sword Pill, which instantaneously and overwhelmingly reaped the lives of four of them. Only King of Might’s life was spared; Xu Xing did not take it.
Not good...
Just as Xu Xing retracted his Outer Dao Golden Body and was about to kill King of Might with a palm strike, a cyanotic tinge suddenly appeared at the corners of his lips. He stared blankly at King of Might, as if afflicted by a potent poison.
A strange Magic Formation was implanted in the bodies of the assassins from the Yama Palace Shadow Assassination Hall. If they died, images of the moments before their death would be transmitted to the main hall of the Shadow Assassination Hall, ensuring other assassins would not repeat the same mistakes.
Therefore, the two were putting on an act to deceive the Deacon of the Shadow Assassination Hall.
"Yama Poison! You’ve really been struck by Yama Poison!" King of Might laughed heartily. He slapped his Storage Bag, retrieved a Shadow Dagger, and moved to take Xu Xing’s life.
But in the Next moment, Xu Xing produced a Fourth Level Talisman from his hand... It was as if he were silently warning that if King of Might took another step, he would activate the Talisman.
"Damn it!" King of Might shot Xu Xing a resentful glance, then turned and fled.
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Using the Outer Dao Golden Body... it isn’t without its toll...
After leaving the Battlefield, Xu Xing inspected his body internally. He noticed the golden radiance mixed within his blood had diminished somewhat and was considerably dimmer.
With a thought, he tried to condense the Outer Dao Golden Body again. However, this time, its manifestation wasn’t as instantaneous as the last time; instead, it slowly solidified on the surface of his body at an astonishingly slow pace.
The Golden Body Realm... the initial Golden Body is nine-foot-nine tall. I overused the Golden Body, which led to this outcome. Although the Golden Body is indestructible, that doesn’t mean there’s no consumption.
Xu Xing shook his head, reminding himself to be more conservative with the Outer Dao Golden Body next time. He had indeed been too wasteful in its use.
Resolidify the Nine Luminaries Immortal Destiny [Evil Golden Body] with Taoist Fruits!
Xu Xing immersed his consciousness in his mindscape. With a thought, he began to consume Magic Power to resolidify the [Heretic Gold Body] using Taoist Fruits.
Instantly, the slightly blurred [Heretic Gold Body] became distinct once more. The blood within him surged like a mighty river again. Golden radiance, reborn!
I should continue on my way. I estimate Master has already begun to move against Song Knife and the Gong and Ruan Families. However, Second Brother’s acting was a bit unconvincing. I wonder if it was enough to deceive the Shadow Assassination Hall’s Deacon.
Xu Xing mused, subconsciously touching the Storage Bag that contained the corpses of Bi Qing and his men. At the same time, a brief worry for King of Might’s future crossed his mind.