Daoist Competition

Chapter 1394: Chapter 83: Celestial Phenomena Altered, Divine Skills Transformed

After Rong Junzhong returned to the mountain, he went straight to the Dharma Platform and sat down to carefully ponder the various techniques used by Zhang Yan in the magic duel just now. In a short while, he already had a counter-strategy in mind, thinking to himself, "I didn’t know your methods earlier, but it doesn’t mean I’m inferior to you. Let’s have another duel and see who the real winner is."

After making up his mind, he went to meet Yang Shuyong. But when he arrived at the Sect Leader’s Dharma Platform, he saw him sitting on a stone, gnashing his teeth, muttering curses that no one understood, with the disciples behind him keeping their distance, not daring to approach.

Rong Junzhong sighed inwardly, thinking, "I didn’t expect that Daoist Zhang would have such power to move mountains and overturn seas. Seeing how the magic duel is close to failing, it’s no surprise the Sect Leader is like this."

He took a few steps forward, cupped his hands and said, "Sect Leader, I have a request. Could you lend me the ’Three Mountains Suppressing Qi Gu’?"

Yang Shuyong regained his composure, immediately raised his brows, and said in a suspicious tone, "Master Rong, what do you intend to do with this item?"

Though the Three Mountains Suppressing Qi Gu is the sect’s treasure, capable of changing the weather for benefitting all directions, it is merely a novelty for mortals and of little use to Mystic Cultivators. Yang Shuyong never paid much attention to it, often lending it out for some trusted followers to admire. Rong Junzhong’s sudden request intrigued him.

This matter was meant to be a secret. Rong Junzhong initially did not intend to reveal it, but being pushed into such a precarious position by Zhang Yan, knowing that if he didn’t take action, Xuanyue could face defeat and extinction, he decided to speak candidly: "If the Three Sounds and Three Void Thunders get the assistance of this treasure, within the storm and fog it will increase its might by thirty percent. Thus, I have confidence to engage Zhang Daoist in battle."

Yang Shuyong was shocked upon hearing this, then stood up suddenly, staring at him coldly and said, "Why haven’t I heard anything about this beforehand?"

The idea of the treasure enhancing Thunder Skills was even unknown to him as Sect Leader; how could he not be aware?

If he had known how important it was, he wouldn’t have lent it out for mere amusement.

Rong Junzhong spoke sincerely, "Sect Leader, allow me to explain. It’s not that I was unwilling to say, but True Master He had advised against mentioning it. As for the reason, the True Master didn’t specify."

Realizing it was arranged by the sect’s Cave Heaven True Master, Yang Shuyong’s expression slightly eased, and noting it wasn’t the time to pursue the matter, he thought for a moment and said, "Alright, I’ll have it fetched for you immediately!"

He immediately called a disciple over, instructing them to fetch it.

Before long, the disciple returned, but was visibly empty-handed.

Yang Shuyong angrily asked, "Where is the Dharma Treasure?"

The disciple lowered his head and replied, "I went to request it, but Miss Yang was very unwilling, and I..."

Before he could finish speaking, Yang Shuyong realized that his daughter was being difficult again. He stamped his foot and decided to go fetch it himself.

Before long, he returned with a solemn expression, and handed the "Three Mountains Suppressing Qi Gu" to Rong Junzhong, saying in a deep voice: "Master Rong, you are the pillar of Xuanyue. This battle must end in victory, not defeat. Understand?"

Rong Junzhong’s spirit shook, and he solemnly nodded.

Yang Shuyong looked at the sky and pondered, "The time is late, would you prefer to operate your skills and regulate your breathing tonight and fight again tomorrow?"

Rong Junzhong refused, stating: "There’s no need. Daoist Zhang has frequently displayed Divine Skills and Daoist Techniques; he must be more fatigued than I am. It’s best to challenge him now; if we delay past today and allow his mana to recover, it will be even more difficult to confront him."

Seeing the rationale, Yang Shuyong didn’t argue further and cupped his fist towards Rong Junzhong.

Rong Junzhong performed a bow in return, then glanced at his disciples, and with a leap, transformed into tunnel light, flew through the clouds, and shouted towards Zhongtai: "True Master Zhang, earlier, I hastily fought and you gained much advantage. Upon reflection, I am dissatisfied. Would you dare to fight once more?"

Zhang Yan raised his brows, originally intending to seek a battle with Xuanyue, and Rong Junzhong coming out fit well with his plans.

Contrary to what Rong Junzhong expected, although he had demonstrated Divine Skills several times, being an achiever of the First Grade Golden Core, his foundation was reliably strong, and his mana had not significantly depleted.

Elder Bai cautioned: "Rong Junzhong retreated in panic facing Zhang Daoist earlier, but now dares to issue a challenge. Could he be up to some trick?"

Zhang Yan smiled subtly. Since arriving in East Victory, he hadn’t encountered a worthy opponent to truly battle with. Observing earlier, he felt Rong Junzhong was holding back. If he indeed had formidable moves, he was willing to witness them, so he stood up from his seat and replied clearly: "Since Master Rong wishes to determine victory or defeat, I am willing to accompany to the end."

After speaking, clouds slowly rose from beneath his feet, lifting him into the air. Soon he stood not far in front of Rong Junzhong.

The cultivators below watched intently; the fate and fortune of both sects rested on this battle between the two.

Rong Junzhong added no more words, bowed towards Zhang Yan, then summoned his Treasure Tree without advancing but instead rapidly retreated.

About ten miles back, he held the Jade Tablet and polished it back and forth, instantly sending a pillar-like Spirit Light shot into the sky, and with another shake, the sky changed dramatically, enveloping everything in fog, with dense clouds pressing down in the heavens.

Soon, within twenty miles’ radius, all was shrouded in mist. Even his figure was completely hidden.

Rong Junzhong had yet to fully express another point to Yang Shuyong: Upon reaching the Third Realm of cultivation, this treasure greatly aided in cultivating the sect’s Mysterious Skill "Three Extensive Collection Skills". However, those reaching such cultivation were bound by an oath, hence kept silence.

Especially the sect’s "Three Sounds and Three Void Thunders", once aided by this treasure, could merge to reach an invisible state, its power almost rivaling the Divine Skill imparted by the Da Mi Ancestor, giving him confidence to duel Zhang Yan.

Zhang Yan originally intended to use the Purple Cloud Divine Thunder to defeat the opponent. However, considering the Treasure Tree in Rong Junzhong’s hand was no ordinary object, if he couldn’t discern its origin, it might be fruitless. But with many techniques at his disposal, even without this method, he had other ways to counter, smiling as he thought, "Rong Daoist manipulates fog and clouds, could he intend to deceive me for lacking this skill? Then let us test it, to see whose Dao Technique is truly superior!"

After saying so, he shouted, and performed a spell with his hands, instantly surging dense fog around him, with muffled thunder sounds emanating within, resonating like war drums, punctuated by streaks of electric snakes, whose might was sky-shattering, and promptly expanded, engulfing the peaks in moments!

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