This was the first time since mastering the Ice and Fire Skill that Zhao Rui had his technique broken by Skillful Force. 𝘧𝓇ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝘣𝓃ℴ𝓋𝑒𝑙.𝑐𝘰𝑚

He instantly knew the woman before him was a formidable opponent.

’Even though I’ve learned her Spring Breeze and Rain Technique, her Dao Practice must be greater than mine.’

’The odds are against me in this fight!’

Zhao Rui hurriedly allocated all the new Advancement Points he had just copied.

Over the past six months, he had been sporadically allocating the Advancement Points he obtained to his Power and Acupoints.

Each time the system allocated points to Power, the amount was based on his current Level.

For example, when he was in the Martial Artist Realm, each point allocation would grant him the equivalent of one year’s worth of a Martial Artist’s Power.

Once he reached the Grandmaster Realm, his point allocations naturally granted him Grandmaster Level True Qi reserves.

Since reaching the Dharma Realm, he hadn’t allocated many points—only a mere ten years’ worth in total.

But the Dharma Realm’s foundation was so profound that one year of Cultivation was equivalent to a lifetime of arduous training for someone in the Martial Artist Realm.

Zhao Rui had only understood the sheer difference after advancing to the Grandmaster Realm, but he couldn’t just not allocate the points.

He couldn’t level up otherwise.

’It was a trade-off. Can’t have my cake and eat it too.’

As for the remaining Advancement Points, Zhao Rui had allocated all of them to his Acupoints.

These, at least, had no restrictions.

Each Advancement Point opened one Acupoint.

Currently, the purpose of the Acupoints was to connect with the heavens and the earth, allowing the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi to surge into his body with greater speed and efficiency.

This was why, despite having been in the Dharma Realm for less than a year, his Power could match, and even surpass, that of veteran experts in the same realm.

Counting carefully, and including his previous sporadic allocations, he had now opened a total of sixty-two Acupoints.

He was only forty-six away from opening all one hundred and eight.

’I wonder what will happen once all my Acupoints are open.’

"Acupoint allocation successful!"

In an instant, Zhao Rui had a total of sixty-seven Acupoints open throughout his body, and a vast amount of True Qi surged into him like a tidal wave.

At that moment, his strongest Dharma Body, the Purple Mansion Primordial Venerable Body, instantly manifested. Its powerful pressure, like that of a primeval beast, solidified the surrounding True Qi.

Boundless True Qi circulated through the Dharma Body, making it so solid it looked like a living being.

"A Song person, as expected! This must be one of those Martial Arts from the Qingcheng Sect, right?"

The Yun Mansion Ancestor spoke calmly, "You people are limited by your physical bodies, yet you found another path to obtain Infinite Divine Techniques. It’s truly admirable."

"But it’s not enough!"

The Yun Mansion Ancestor spread the fingers of both her hands. Instantly, an invisible Force emanated from her palms, and the entire sky seemed to freeze.

Driven by some mysterious power, all the water vapor in the air surged toward Zhao Rui’s Dharma Body.

"We’ll see if it’s enough after we fight."

’If I hadn’t learned the Spring Breeze and Rain Technique, I would never dare to try this. But now, I’m already proficient with it.’

’I’m no worse than this old monster at it.’

’Why can’t I compete with her?’

Zhao Rui’s massive Dharma Body also formed a series of Hand Formulas, creating a Spring Rain Realm around itself.

It barely managed to resist the assault of her Technique.

"You don’t really think this is the extent of my abilities, do you?"

The Yun Mansion Ancestor sneered, and a flash of light suddenly shone from between her brows. Then, the Exotic Beast that had been treading on the clouds materialized.

As the Exotic Beast advanced, its body grew larger and larger.

In the end, it was a staggering thousand feet tall.

It was more than three times the size of Zhao Rui’s True Dharma Body.

’Holy shit! What else would you expect from an old monster?’

Zhao Rui’s face twitched. With a flicker, his True Dharma Body vanished. At the same time, he executed the Charming Maiden Formless Celestial Demon Great Method, pairing it with the Sword Light Transformation Skill.

He shot off in six different directions.

"Pathetic little tricks!"

The Yun Mansion Ancestor sneered and jabbed a finger toward the rightmost figure.

Instantly, a wave of Ice True Intent shot out, freezing the space around Zhao Rui in a heartbeat.

He was in mid-sprint when he was frozen stiff on the spot.

Zhao Rui’s True Essence, condensed from his True Qi, was incredibly potent. Despite the assault from the chill, he reacted instantly, generating his own Cold Ice True Qi.

He forcefully resisted the chill’s further encroachment.

Even so, Zhao Rui’s chest tightened. Injured by the pressure of the strange chill, he couldn’t help but cough up a mouthful of dark blood and fall to the ground.

He had just started to struggle back to his feet when he felt an immense power lock onto all of his vital points.

If he dared to move even an inch, death was certain.

"Replicable Martial Arts detected: Nine Nether Profound True Water Scripture! Replicate?"

’Replicate!’

Even though he was in mortal danger, Zhao Rui didn’t hesitate for a second when it came to replication.

’A Martial Art that even my Cold Ice True Qi can’t fully resist? Just how powerful must that Cultivation Technique be?’

’Is there even a need to think about it?’

’Death is one thing, but I can’t forget to replicate!’

"I must admit, you’ve truly surprised me. To think you have such dense Cold Ice True Qi in your body!"

A playful smile touched the Yun Mansion Ancestor’s lips.

"Senior, we have no grievances between us. Is this really necessary?"

Zhao Rui managed a wry smile.

"Originally, there were no grievances. It’s just that Ling’Er wanted you captured. You’re simply too capable for your own good, forcing me to take action personally."

"With so many people watching, my Yun Mansion can’t afford to lose face."

With that, the Yun Mansion Ancestor waved her hand, snatched Zhao Rui up, and flew back toward Weishui City, carrying him in her grasp.

’This is the second time!’

Zhao Rui was speechless.

’Why do powerful experts always like to carry people around like this? Do they think it looks cool?’

「A moment later.」