As Zhang Jian tried to suppress the Demon Suppression Tower, the vast Heaven and Earth Righteous Qi shot straight into the sky, causing the two Primordial Spirit Masters in battle to feel a hidden sense.
Originally at an absolute disadvantage, Yuan Chen Daoist sensed that Bright Realm and his expression changed drastically.
The Primordial Spirit Master from the Celestial Corpse Sect had already lost the will to fight, and a desire to retreat surged in his heart.
Behind him, twelve Celestial Corpse Demon God Banners transformed into streaks of light and entered his body in an instant. The Corpse Qi around him continuously expanded, manifesting a terrifying celestial corpse in the world.
It was a Flying Yaksha with a blue face and fangs, an azure complexion, and silver wings behind it that vibrated slightly, slicing through the void.
Silver light shot like lightning towards the dome of the sky!
Yet over Haojing City, a majestic Dragon's Roar was heard, as countless Dragon and Tiger Qi interwove and instantly formed a Heaven and Earth Net that covered the sky above Haojing City.
Around Haojing City, streams of Dragon and Tiger Qi transformed into starlit pillars shooting into the sky, merging into the Heaven and Earth Net.
The Flying Yaksha's powered strike did not directly tear the Heaven and Earth Net; instead, it was backfired upon by the Dragon and Tiger Qi, emitting a painful screech.
Countless Dragon and Tiger Qi pressed down like the sky falling!
His form was continually forced downward!
"This net..."
At this moment, Yuan Chen Daoist's face changed.
This Heaven and Earth Net was unexpectedly powerful beyond his expectations.
He was well aware of the Xuan Du Ancestor attacking Haojing, and how Dongzhen Daoist had used the Heaven and Earth Net to launch a surprise attack, having witnessed the strength of this net firsthand.
But in his view, this Heaven and Earth Net was more than enough to trap a Yin Spirit Venerable, but it was impossible to confine a Primordial Spirit Master.
Now acting, he found that the power of this net was unexpectedly fearsome.
"Did people from Dong Shen Temple deliberately hold back?"
A thud in Yuan Chen Daoist's heart, secretly feeling uneasy.
On Observatory Platform, Zhang Jian looked at the beams bursting from the depths of the earth around Haojing City, eyes fluctuating.
It was the energy of the Earth Dragon Vein.
He mused inwardly.
"Looks like Dong Shen Temple did hold back when encircling the Xuan Du Sect Ancestor. Indeed, a pinnacle Yin Spirit Venerable was lacking compared to catching a big fish this time..."
Zhang Jian's gaze fluctuated; Dong Shen Temple's Daoist knew how to do business.
But if it were him, he wouldn't reveal his trump card immediately at the start.
A pinnacle Yin Spirit Realm Xuan Du Ancestor clearly wasn't as valuable as a Primordial Spirit Master.
To kill a chicken to scare the monkeys, one must find someone weighty.
Another Primordial Spirit Master overhead did not miss this opportunity; boundless Dragon and Tiger Qi rushed in, and a National Fortune Black Dragon over his head shook its head and tail, instantly merging into the Divine Sword in his hand.
Black light with a majestic Dragon's Roar fell from the void, instantly sinking into the true body of the Flying Yaksha.
The Divine Sword passed through, and a large hole instantly appeared on the chest of the Flying Yaksha; the solid flesh body refined from countless Corpse Qi couldn't block this power strike.
At this time, Yuan Chen Daoist looked up, eyes filled with intense, angered unwillingness.
His Flying Yaksha Dharma Aspect did not fully exert its divine technique to soar through the air; this battle felt too stifling, he was indeed unresigned.
With a loud roar, a terrifying Black Dragon emerged from his body, countless terrifying explosions sounding within him, and the terrifying true body of the Flying Yaksha burst apart in an instant.
A Primordial Pill rose into the sky, but was instantly caught by a hand, while sword light like a bolt of cloth descended, annihilating all disciples of the Celestial Corpse Sect around the Three-Eyed Exorcism Well.
In the distance, Dong Jue Daoist saw this scene, her countenance relaxed slightly, but looking at the depths of the sky, her eyes involuntarily became deeply shaken.
Whether it was the suddenly emerging Flying Yaksha or another formidable Primordial Spirit Master, the spiritual mechanism they released far exceeded her imagination.
Especially that Flying Yaksha.
Just a single hand could easily capture her in place, its terrifying death power akin to a Demon God revealing itself.
Transcending life and death.
The brilliance of such Primordial Spirit Techniques, even a hint of energy could stun her.
Fortunately, deep within Daqian there unexpectedly existed a formidable Primordial Spirit Master, unexpectedly and thoroughly exterminating the terrifying Flying Yaksha.
...
"So this is the Demonic Marvelous Techniques..."
At this moment, Zhang Jian watched this scene from afar, his expression slightly solemn.
He had little experience dealing with demonic cultivators, understanding the Demon Dao inheritance only superficially.
But witnessing the mythical Flying Yaksha reveal itself today, he saw some mysteries.
Demonic cultivators seek longevity too, but it's an alternative longevity, refining themselves into various non-human beings from mythology.
Such as powerful Demon Gods, to dominate the world.
Like this Flying Yaksha.
Flying Yaksha is an existence supplanting Flying Corpses among zombies, once cultivated, it can transcend life and death constraints and possess great divine techniques.
While the Primordial Spirit cultivated by cultivators is relatively more orthodox, syncing the Primordial Spirit Dharma Aspect with Heaven and Earth Law, possessing various divine techniques and not bizarre.
One entrusts longevity in one's scholarship, Dao practice, accumulation, and thus perceives the essence of the Path of Heaven and Earth to attain longevity.
The other first acquires longevity in the body, then pursues scholarship and accumulation of Dao practice.
"It's hard to say which is superior!"
Precisely at Observatory Platform, Zhang Jian's gaze fluctuated.
Gaining more from this battle, he saw part of Daqian Court's underlying strength, believing this was not all of Daqian's foundation.
Zhang Jian glanced into the depths of East Mausoleum.
He always felt there was more to the Daoist hidden deep within East Mausoleum than merely a spur of his passion.
...
At this time, deep within the Imperial City, within Jingtai Hall, Emperor Jingwu was looking at the round mirror before him.
The mirror showed scenes around the Imperial City in vivid detail.
Chao Mu, clad in a purple-red Python Robe, stood beside him, forming seals with his hands; moments later, he retrieved the round mirror, and the Treasure Mirror sank into his body.
"So the Longevity Body is still so fragile!"
Emperor Jingwu sighed at this moment.
Chao Mu spoke upon hearing, "Your Majesty, longevity does not mean immortality, there's still a path to walk to attain Dao!"
"Yuan Chen Daoist was too arrogant this time; daring to trespass the land of the dragon's rise, he's seeking a dead end!"
Chao Mu remained composed, though a hint of a smile flickered in his eyes.
Predictably, with Yuan Chen Daoist as the example to deter others, it should suppress some chaotic ministers and traitors, granting Daqian Court a period of peace.
Emperor Jingwu appeared contemplative and somewhat envious at this time.
"It's just a pity I can't cultivate, the path of longevity remains visible but unattainable!"
Chao Mu comforted upon hearing, "But Your Majesty is the Human King, naturally blessed with Hundred Gods at One's Side and holding Sheji Sovereignty, plus if Grand Ancestor's plans reach Great Success someday, perhaps then..."
With a slight pause, Chao Mu ceased speaking immediately.
As Emperor Jingwu heard, he nodded gently, his eyes also revealed a trace of hope deep inside.