Becoming a Deity from Planting the Bodhi Tree-Chapter 507 - 216: Bright but Not Dazzling, Still Waters Run Deep
Chapter 507: Chapter 216: Bright but Not Dazzling, Still Waters Run Deep
At dusk.
Yellowing leaves ride the wind, drifting down upon shoulders.
Two shadows walked shoulder to shoulder into the city, casting long, slanted shadows behind them.
One carrying a large spear over his shoulder, dusty from travel, yet with eyes like twinkling stars, bright and sharp. His whole body bristled with unexpressed sharpness—it was Diao Xingyun of Mystic Sky Dojo.
Standing by his side was a man with a somber complexion, broad shoulders, and a commanding stride like a dragon or a tiger.
"Brother Zhang," Diao Xingyun said casually, patting Zhang Buzhou’s shoulder, "With another strand of superior spiritual mechanism, I can undergo my seventh transformation."
In Federation Martial Arts, each intake of a spiritual mechanism is considered one transformation, and historically, the most anyone has ever transformed is seven times.
But after entering the Ancient Road, they found that most martial artists who were believed to have transformed seven times had actually transformed far more than that.
The powerhouses in the Divine Travel Realm could reach the eighth to tenth transformation. It was said that the taboo martial artists could even surpass the ten transformation limit.
The key lay in the various opportunities for transformation found on the Ancient Road.
Not to mention those major transformations and great opportunities, just the various Great Medicines and Heavenly Medicines made Diao Xingyun wish he could stay on the Ancient Road forever.
Even Mystic Sky Dojo, behind him, had only one Heavenly Medicine which was transplanted from the Spirit Ocean.
Zhang Buzhou nodded, saying in a deep voice, "Once your seventh transformation is complete, you and I will return and reclaim that Great Medicine!"
During their months on the Ancient Road, the two had met by chance. Initially, they didn’t plan to travel together, preferring solitude, but a series of unexpected events forced them to fight side by side and ultimately journey together.
Diao Xingyun said with emotion, "Brother Zhang, after spending some time with you, I feel that you’re not as boastful as the rumors suggested."
Zhang Buzhou replied calmly, "Having been through many experiences, I’ve shed all frivolities and finally found a sliver of my original intention in seeking the Dao."
Diao Xingyun chuckled, "I understand; the arrogance has been honed away by three defeats, leaving only stability and restraint."
Zhang Buzhou glanced at him sideways without a word.
The two found a place to stay, and Diao Xingyun went out to gather information, learning that the local power was Heavenly Net Hall.
"Heavenly Net Hall?" Diao Xingyun came back and said, "I seem to have heard of them before."
Zhang Buzhou thought for a moment and said, "Zhong Nanzhu of Heavenly Net Hall seems to be the first person in the Ancient Road to suffer a defeat in the Taboo Sequence."
Diao Xingyun was speechless.
He had reached his limit in the True Seed Realm, within the Sealing King Domain; Zhang Buzhou was at the pinnacle of the Sealing King Peak.
In past years, that would have been the pinnacle of Martial Arts Pride, enough to shine through an era. But on the Ancient Road, it seemed somewhat inadequate.
Although they could still dominate most planes, they paled in comparison to those quasi-taboo and Taboo Sequence warriors.
"I wonder how everyone else is faring now," muttered Diao Xingyun.
Just as the two were about to rest, a sudden loud bang came from outside!
Both opened their eyes alertly, going to the window to check the situation outside. They saw the central area of Neutral City ablaze with fire, with many martial artists converging from all directions.
"Who dares attack our Heavenly Net Hall?!"
A roar filled with Qi Force instantly swept across the entire city.
At that moment, a breathtaking shadow appeared in the sky. A cold, gleaming halberd was thrown from above, landing with a thunderous crash into the hard ground, revealing half its shaft, enshrouded in a faint azure glow, under controlled strength.
A figure landed steadily on the halberd, locking gaze from afar on a silhouette deep within Heavenly Net Hall, and proclaimed indifferently, "Zhong Nanzhu, it’s time to settle the score. Submission or death?"
"...Senluo?!"
After a brief silence, an incredulous roar came from ahead, and a figure burst through the vault of heaven.
"Where is Ji Jingqiu?!"
Senluo said indifferently, "To defeat you, does my elder brother even need to make a move?"
Zhong Nanzhu, with a fierce look in his eyes, said in a chilling tone:
"A former quasi-taboo dares to spout such lofty words to me?!"
Senluo replied calmly, "Your era ended the moment you set foot on the Ancient Road. The tide of power is like a torrent—flow with it and you will flourish, go against it and you will perish. You can’t recognize the True Dragon’s presence; naturally, you will be eliminated."
"Very well, then!" Zhong Nanzhu laughed in furious sarcasm, "I’d like to see what abilities you truly have!"
Despite his words, Zhong Nanzhu maintained his vigilance. He didn’t believe Senluo would dare come alone to find him—Ji Jingqiu must be hiding in the shadows!
"Perhaps it’s better for me to test the waters first."
Amidst a burst of hearty laughter, an impressively spirited young man stepped forward, his Qi locking onto Zhong Nanzhu from afar.
"Jiang Tunhai?!" Zhong Nanzhu’s heart sank; compared to Senluo, this was the true threat in his eyes.
Jiang Tunhai grinned, stepped forward, and his Fist Strength exploded. A vast and turbulent Fist Intent burst forth, accompanied by a flash of light, like the first ray of dawn, instantaneously dazzling as it struck towards Zhong Nanzhu!
His attack was like a signal, initiating the grand battle.
The war erupted instantly, with martial artists from Sun and Moon Alliance gaining an overwhelming advantage from the start, beginning to suppress the forces of Heavenly Net Hall!
...
As a grand battle was about to commence within the city, Diao Xingyun and Zhang Buzhou were "going against the current," far from avoiding the city center like others; they covertly sneaked in instead.
Accompanying them were several other like-minded young individuals.
"I’ve made deliveries to Heavenly Net Hall before, and I know the location of several treasuries. Follow me!" volunteered someone bravely leading the way.
"What are the defenses like there?" someone asked.
"Don’t worry, we have Brother Zhang and Brother Diao with us. We have previously collaborated with them, their strength is transcendent!" the youth leading the way enthusiastically introduced Diao Xingyun and Zhang Buzhou.
Diao Xingyun and Zhang Buzhou nodded slightly, their minds somewhat distracted.
The former uttered with flickering eyes, "Earlier, Zhong Nanzhu mentioned ’Ji Jingqiu’, right?"
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