Infinite Professions-Chapter 143 - 61: Berserk Dragon

"It’s Ding Shengji!"

"Thunder Wanderer Luo Leilei’s proud disciple!"

Inside the decorated boat, the woman in red narrowed her eyes, looking at the young man in white standing on the crimson flying sword, silently pondering.

"Thunder Wanderer Luo Leilei, born a loose cultivator with extraordinary encounters, not only successfully established the foundation for the Thunder Sect but also mastered a unique Thunderfire Thunder Skill, his attack power extremely remarkable, even among Foundation Establishment cultivators, he is considered top-notch."

"Luo Baijun is Luo Leilei’s disciple’s grandson. Although he lacks Spiritual Root qualifications and cannot enter the path of cultivation, he shares the same surname and has received some favoritism from Luo Leilei. This allowed him to establish the Golden Fish Gang with the support of the Thunder Sect, specializing in searching for matters pertaining to Immortal Fate."

"Now that the Nine-Star True Dragon Carp has emerged, although Luo Leilei, the Foundation Establishment Cultivator, has not personally arrived, he sent his accomplished disciple, Ding Shengji."

"This man harbors a Thunder-Fire Spiritual Root, receiving Luo Leilei’s true transmission of cultivation techniques, not only mastering the Thunderfire Skill but also refining the Thunderfire Magic Sword. Its power stands out among top-grade Dharma Artifacts, coupled with his cultivation level at Qi Refining Perfection, he might even be a match for Foundation Establishment."

"This Dongting Fishing Elder should be someone with Immortal Fate. Despite having considerable strength, facing Ding Shengji’s Thunderfire Magic Sword..."

The words murmured, analyzing the situation.

Looking again at the scene, on the deck, Ding Shengji stood atop the Thunderfire Magic Sword, overlooking Shen Hex: "Which faction of cultivator are you, daring to defy the iron laws of the cultivation realm, wantonly slaying mortals?"

"Iron laws of the cultivation realm?"

Shen Hex murmured, then sneered: "The old elder lives deeply in Dongting, knowing nothing of the cultivation realm’s iron laws, only knowing you all greedy, ruthless villains who harm the people; everyone should be killed!"

"Hmm!?"

Ding Shengji narrowed his eyes, a hint of surprise: "It turns out you’re just a fortunate opportunist, thinking yourself invincible after a few chances. Truly ignorant and fearless, what a pitiful joke, so be it, today I’ll show you what a frog at the bottom of the well truly is!"

With that, his figure leapt, thunderfire pierced the void.

It was indeed the Top-Grade Dharma Artifact, Thunder Fire Refining Sword.

Among War Cultivators, Sword Dao reigns supreme!

Within Magic Cultivators, Thunder Technique is king!

This is a common saying in the cultivation realm, while not absolute, it highlights the sharpness of Sword Cultivators and Thunder Cultivators.

Ding Shengji possesses both Thunderfire Spiritual Roots, being both a Sword Cultivator and a Thunder and Fire Cultivator, refining this Thunderfire Magic Sword with unparalleled power. Within the Qi Refining Realm, it rarely meets a match, even against Foundation Establishment Cultivators, capable of contending in several moves, viewed by his master, Thunder Wanderer Luo Leilei, as the rightful heir and prodigy of Thunder Sect.

Now facing a somewhat self-taught Immortal Fate person, he was even more assured, charging forward with thunderfire to decapitate the opponent, striking with thunder and fire to reduce them to ashes.

Yet Shen Hex faced this without the slightest fear, tapping forward with the bamboo pole in his hand to meet the Thunderfire Magic Sword.

"Bang!!!"

Bamboo pole against flying sword, cyan wood against thunderfire, seemingly outclassed, yet now produced a clanging sound of metal upon metal, the cyan bamboo long pole like a spear or sword, fighting fiercely in mid-air against the meteor-like Top-Grade Dharma Artifact, for a moment, it did not fall into a disadvantage.

"Hmm!?"

"This is..."

"Martial Dao True Essence?"

"Fourth Realm Martial Artist!"

Ding Shengji’s eyes narrowed, both surprised and delighted.

Surprised by the opponent’s strength, being adept in Artifact Refining, he could tell at a glance that the cyan bamboo was merely a common Spiritual Object, easily durable against mundane weapons but negligible against his top-grade Thunderfire Magic Sword.

So why could it withstand his flying sword’s attack?

It was due to this person’s strength.

He had actually cultivated Martial Dao True Essence!

Martial Arts Fourth Rank, True Essence Realm corresponds to Immortal Dao Cultivation Method, which is the Foundation Establishment Realm.

In other words, this person is equivalent to a Foundation Establishment Cultivator.

Such strength, how could one not be shocked?

Yet compared to the shock from the opponent’s strength, Ding Shengji was more absorbed in the joy from the opponent’s identity.

If the opponent was someone from the cultivation realm, even if entering the Dao through martial arts as a Martial Cultivator, he wouldn’t hesitate to turn and leave, certainly wouldn’t challenge a Tier Four Foundation Establishment cultivator with his Third-Stage Qi Refining capabilities.

But the opponent was not from the cultivation realm, rather an opportunist who gained some Immortal Fate.

Immortal Fate People, what does this term represent?

It represents a weak foundation, disorganized system, and carrying treasures of Immortal Fate.

Such people are typically like frogs at the bottom of the well; despite luckily obtaining Immortal Fate, they usually can’t utilize it effectively, only forced to cultivate leading to a weak foundation, lacking various combat techniques, entirely self-taught, falling short compared to orthodox cultivators.

Why are various forces so keen on matters of Immortal Fate?

Because Immortal Fate People are easy to bully and kill, while carrying various treasured items of Immortal Fate, absolutely low-risk and high-reward.

This person was no exception, managing to cultivate True Essence Martial Arts in mundane lands, and must hold some treasure-level Immortal Fate on him.

This once-in-a-century fat sheep, now encountered by him, how could Ding Shengji not be delighted?

The heavens offer, one must not refuse, or suffer the consequences.

Kill!!!

With a gleam in Ding Shengji’s eyes, he stimulated his Primordial Spirit Magical Power, tightly gripping the Thunderfire Sword Technique, and set off several High Grade Talismans to form protective layers around him, preventing any hidden offensive tricks from the opponent.

His combat experience was exceptionally rich.

"Bang bang bang bang bang bang!"

A barrage of clanging sounds echoed, with the Thunderfire Magic Sword wildly soaring, resembling a meteor racing through and illuminating the Dongting night with its thunderfire light.

Under the coercion of this sword stance, the fishing elder was forced to leap but in the air even more susceptible to the flying sword’s attack. The bamboo pole in hand swinging like a sword, sweeping out extensive cyan light to resist the thunderfire attack, still unable to break free, the situation growing increasingly perilous.

"Nice flying sword!"

"Indeed worthy of Thunder Wanderer’s proud disciple!"

"This Ding Shengji is indeed formidable, his mastery of the Thunderfire Sword Technique is unparalleled; no wonder the rumors say he can contend with Foundation Establishment Cultivators."

"The Dongting Fishing Elder is truly unfortunate. Having reached True Essence, entering Martial Dao, he would be a notable figure even in the Cultivation Realm, yet he ran into a master like Ding Shengji."

"Hmph, a mere mortal, lucky to obtain an Immortal Fate, but instead of retreating into seclusion, he flaunts himself recklessly. This calamity was destined!"

"This man can cultivate Martial Dao True Essence in the mundane world, he must possess Immortal Fate treasures. If he uses that artifact, or other Immortal Fate methods, Ding Shengji might not be able to secure victory."

"Hmph, if you know such things, would Ding Shengji be unaware? He’s not utilizing his full strength, precisely to guard against this possibility."

"Though the Thunder Sect is famous for attacking Dharma Artifacts like the Thunderfire Flying Sword, they have also refined many defensive Dharma Artifacts. Ding Shengji, as Luo Leilei’s favored disciple, carries at least one top-grade defensive artifact. Even if the Dongting Fishing Elder has backup plans, it would be hard to overcome this hurdle."

"Victory and defeat are already decided!"

Watching the intense battle between the two, the Cultivators hidden around were also engaged in heated discussions.

As for the ordinary people, they were already stunned by the scene before them, watching the thunder and fire sword light flying everywhere, along with the Fishing Elder’s Cyan Bamboo Sword, feeling overwhelmed and fascinated.

"Immortals in magical combat, immortals in magical combat!"

"Is this the means of an Immortal Family?"

"Is there really such power in the world?"

"Immortal, immortal..."

The battle between immortals and martial artists tugged at people’s hearts.

In the midst of the battlefield, though Ding Shengji maintained his cautious approach, guarding against the opponent’s desperate counterattack using the Power of Immortal Fate, inwardly he harbored some anxiety.

After all, here at Dongting Lake, he wasn’t the only Cultivator present.

By now, everyone could see that this person must carry Immortal Fate treasures. If he couldn’t quickly subdue him and attracted other Cultivators or even Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators into the fray, this Immortal Fate might slip through his fingers.

How could that be?

Ding Shengji’s eyes narrowed, intending to intensify his offensive.

But unexpectedly...

"Roar!!!"

A dragon’s roar surged forth, causing a sudden change in the wind and clouds.

Amidst the thunderfire sword light, Shen Hex’s figure spun, like a storm whirling fiercely. Dragon Tiger Gang Yuan pushed to the limit, he channeled it into the Cyan Bamboo Pole, thrusting forward like a drill.

"Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom!"

The sounds of clashing resonated as the thunderfire sword light shattered, being pierced through by a spiraling dragon shadow.

"How can this be!?"

Ding Shengji’s pupils contracted, showing a look of astonishment. He couldn’t care about his nearly destroyed flying sword as he hastily summoned his defense artifact, three golden glowing shields hovering around him.

Top-Grade Dharma Artifact — Profound Gold Shield!

This was a Gold Element Dharma Artifact, not only outstanding in offense but also exceptional in defense. Even Foundation Establishment Great Cultivators can hardly break it with a single blow...

"Boom!!!"

As the artifact appeared, before he could finish contemplating, the storm dragon surge came with lightning speed, drilling into the Profound Gold Shield.

The top-grade artifact, the metallic shield, shattered with one hit.

It was precisely the Xingyi Divine Martial — Thunderous Frenzied Dragon!

Thunder refers to lightning.

The so-called Thunderous Frenzied Dragon means utilizing the ultimate Dragon Subduing Technique to extremely control the body, concentrating power to a point, breaking through the opponent’s defense, one of the killing techniques of Xingyi Divine Martial.

Back when the Evil God attacked Tianbei Second Middle School, Xingyi Martial Sect’s Teng Qinglong used this technique, along with Cyan Dragon Divine Gang, traversing the battlefield destructively, killing hundreds of Evil God’s Followers.

Now, as Shen Hex executed it, though he lacked the Cyan Dragon Divine Gang, it was equally extraordinary. Under the Mad Dragon Electric Drill, whether talisman or artifact, all spirit lights shattered, all defenses were penetrated and obliterated.

This all seems lengthy, but in reality, it happened in a mere instant.

Instantly, just an instant, all returned to tranquility.

In the void behind, Shen Hex appeared, still wearing the cloak and hat, showing no signs of disorder. He casually draped the Cyan Bamboo over his shoulder, like an angler retrieving a rod, relaxed and carefree, vivid and unrestrained.

Behind him, in the void, Ding Shengji stood motionless, his head lowered with difficulty, looking incredulously at his chest, where a large hole penetrated the Profound Gold Magic Shield and his body.

Amid the huge cavity, aside from the charred blackened flesh, there was his indifferent silhouette.

Bones turned to ash, organs turned to powder.

Such is the terrifying power of a single strike!

"This is...!"

"Poof!!!"

Ding Shengji’s lips moved, struggling to speak, but was interrupted by a gush of fresh blood.

His surrounding spirit light shattered instantly, unable to stay airborne, he fell like a stone sculpture, disappearing into the water with a splash.

"..."

"..."

"..."

For a moment, the surroundings were deathly silent, all directions voiceless.

Whether ordinary people or Cultivators, at this moment, none could speak.

In the painted boat, the woman in red was also full of bewilderment, looking incredulously at the person with the cloak and hat.