Martial Arts Domination: Start with the Dragon Elephant Prajna Technique-Chapter 734 - 505 Taiyi Heavenly Venerable, Mythical Great Power!_2

Chapter 734: Chapter 505 Taiyi Heavenly Venerable, Mythical Great Power!_2

Until a moment later, a soft laugh broke the silence, followed by a voice: "We have been sealed here, hoping that one day the Pollution Qi within us could be expelled, so we may rise up against the Heavenly Court again."

"Now that the opportunity is here, we’ve become hesitant and timid. This strays too far from our original intentions, inviting ridicule."

"Let me take the lead!"

Daoxing Heavenly Venerate turned toward the direction of the voice, his gaze landing on a cave dwelling above the Divine Mountain. His eyes flickered slightly, and he immediately asked, "Expelling the Pollution Qi comes with no promise of survival—are you certain of your decision, fellow Daoist?"

From within the cave dwelling came a hearty laugh, followed by a bold reply: "It took me so long to make this decision, and now you ask me this again? You’ll only unsettle my resolve. I’m certain—no changes, no regrets!"

"Having lived as a monster for so many years, life or death shall be decided today!"

Daoxing Heavenly Venerate nodded slightly, then his gaze dropped outside of the Divine Mountain.

Golden Spirit Saint Mother formed a hand seal, channeling more power from the Zhu Xian Sword Formation to envelop the cave dwelling where the voice originated.

Qin Zheng turned to the side and asked, "Do you need the Zhu Xian Sword?"

Golden Spirit Saint Mother shook her head and replied, "Not necessary yet."

"Understood."

Qin Zheng nodded before stepping forward, instantly appearing midway up the Divine Mountain, standing beside Daoxing Heavenly Venerate.

Rumble!

At that moment, the heavy doors of the cave dwelling above the Divine Mountain slowly opened, releasing a dense surge of Pollution Qi, which was immediately shredded by the piercing rays of swordlight.

Daoxing Heavenly Venerate stepped into the cave dwelling first, with Qin Zheng following closely behind.

Rumble!

The doors of the cave dwelling slowly closed behind them.

Outside the Divine Mountain, Emperor Zhenwu and the others fixed their gazes on the cave dwelling, their eyes filled with a complex mix of unease, anticipation, and apprehension.

The temporarily lucid experts within the Divine Mountain also shifted their attention to the cave dwelling above.

If success could be achieved...

...

Rumble!

As the doors to the cave dwelling closed, the interior did not plunge into darkness. Fragments of star cores embedded in the ceiling emitted wisps of starlight, creating an illusion of a starry sky above.

Yet, the scene was far from soothing. Even with the Pollution Qi constricting itself, the cave dwelling remained saturated with a pervasive sense of distortion and filth.

The source of this twisted contamination was none other than a desiccated figure resembling a skeleton. When Qin Zheng laid eyes on the figure, its hollow gaze met his own.

"To embody the Three Pure Ones’ Tao in a single form... such formidable constitution and fortune. Not even Yang Jian or the Monkey King of old could compare to half of you. No wonder you’re capable of expelling Pollution Qi!"

The "skeleton’s" sunken eyes widened slightly before it burst into a hearty laugh that seemed incongruous with its ghastly appearance.

Daoxing Heavenly Venerate nodded at this moment and spoke, "Master Taiyi, how is your current condition? Is there any possibility of controlling the Pollution Qi within you?"

The "skeleton" was once Taiyi True Man, one of the Twelve Golden Immortals under the banner of Yuxu Palace, as well as Daoxing Heavenly Venerate’s senior martial brother.

After Daoxing Heavenly Venerate spoke, Taiyi True Man shook his desiccated head, chuckling wryly before replying with an air of resignation: "Look at me now—how could I possibly control that filth?"

"Were it not for the Zhu Xian Sword Formation’s effect in temporarily suppressing the contamination, I might already be roaring and howling like a Demon."

Daoxing Heavenly Venerate’s expression grew increasingly complex.

Taiyi True Man simply shook his head again, his gaze shifting back to Qin Zheng as he spoke soothingly, "Young friend, there’s no need for guilt. Do your best, and I’ll already owe you endless gratitude."

Qin Zheng slowly stepped forward, his eyes steady as he regarded the gaunt frame of Taiyi True Man. He nodded solemnly and declared, "This junior will give it his all."

With those words, he moved a step closer, reaching out to gently touch Taiyi True Man’s withered body.

A wave of frailty fused with distortion and filth struck him all at once, like an ancient tree hollowed and eaten away by worms, teetering on the brink of collapse.

Qin Zheng’s expression grew grave, and at the same moment, above his Heart Sea, the Merit Scroll trembled softly, revealing a line of words.

...

[Taiyi True Man, Mythical Level Powerhouse, afflicted with Pollution, can be purified. Requires 100,000 Merit Treasure Crystals. Proceed with purification?]

[Note: Purification grants 10 drops of Tao Heavenly Dew.]

...

Indeed, Taiyi True Man lived up to his reputation as a Mythical Level Powerhouse.

But... to employ the power of the Merit Scroll and purify the Pollution Qi within him demanded a staggering 100,000 Merit Treasure Crystals.

At present, Qin Zheng only carried several thousand such crystals—he was far from the required amount.

Yet he did not withdraw his hand. With a thought, the Haotian Mirror materialized, appearing in his other hand.

"Senior, have you prepared yourself?"

Qin Zheng inquired gravely.

Spotting the fully manifested Haotian Mirror, a flicker of realization crossed Taiyi True Man’s dim eyes. He nodded and said, "Young friend, proceed as you see fit. Just be wary..."

"With your hand resting on me, if the Pollution Qi retaliates and I lose consciousness to become a monster, I might harm you."

Daoxing Heavenly Venerate also turned his gaze toward Qin Zheng.

Qin Zheng willed the Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Linglong Treasure Tower to appear above his head, releasing threads of Mystic Yellow Qi, completely shielding him within its gentle radiance.

"Uncle-Master’s Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Linglong Treasure Tower?"

Taiyi True Man was momentarily stunned.

Qin Zheng then summoned the Zhu Xian Sword once more, merging it with the Zhu Xian Sword Formation, allowing the sword to hover beside him, ready to draw upon the Sword Formation’s might.

Witnessing this, Taiyi True Man threw his head back in laughter: "Haha, well then, I am relieved! Young friend, please proceed without hesitation!"

With the Zhu Xian Sword Formation suppressing him, even if the Pollution Qi retaliated with mythical force, he wouldn’t be able to unleash his full strength. In addition, the protection of the Heaven and Earth Xuanhuang Linglong Treasure Tower ensured Qin Zheng’s safety.

Qin Zheng gathered his focus, channeling the power of the Haotian Mirror, pouring light down upon Taiyi True Man.

As the luminous rays enveloped him, Taiyi True Man’s brows furrowed slightly, followed by tendrils of black gas escaping from his body.

This was not the Pollution Qi itself; rather, it was an aura fostered within him after prolonged exposure to the Pollution Qi.

Standing quietly to the side, Daoxing Heavenly Venerate’s face grew heavy with concern.

As time passed, the black gas grew denser, only to be continually eradicated by flashes of swordlight.

Until, at a certain moment—

With a focused expression, Taiyi True Man closed his eyes and centered his mind, striving to maintain absolute clarity within his Spirit Platform and unwavering consciousness.

Under the glow of the Haotian Mirror, an exceptionally concentrated thread of Pollution Qi was slowly extracted from his body.

As the strand withdrew, Taiyi True Man’s aura became exceedingly chaotic, his skeletal form inflating rapidly as though filled with air.

A potent and violent surge of contamination burst from his body without warning.

Seeing this, Daoxing Heavenly Venerate stepped forward instantly, placing a hand atop Taiyi True Man’s head. Gentle, cleansing light emanated from his palm, suppressing the erupting Pollution Qi within.

Buzz!

At the same time—

The Zhu Xian Sword trembled lightly, unleashing the immense force of the Zhu Xian Sword Formation. The overwhelming pressure returned Taiyi True Man’s inflating body back to its skeletal state.

Meanwhile, the Haotian Mirror intensified its radiance, accelerating the extraction of the Pollution Qi.

Focused inward, Qin Zheng meticulously wielded the power of the Haotian Mirror, carefully pulling out each strand of Pollution Qi from Taiyi True Man’s very essence.

Just like removing the rotting parts of spoiled food while preserving what remained, restoring the original form—

This was no mere extraction; it was purification!

Time flowed onward.

The Zhu Xian Sword’s power, combined with the formidable Zhu Xian Sword Formation, minimized the retaliatory dangers of the Pollution Qi. As a result, the anticipated backlash remained manageable.

When the extracted Pollution Qi condensed into a black orb the size of a grown man’s fist, only traces remained within Taiyi True Man’s body.

Meanwhile, his personal aura began regenerating, like sparks igniting into a blazing wildfire.

When the final thread of Pollution Qi was removed, the Haotian Mirror’s brilliance dimmed noticeably, and Qin Zheng’s face turned alarmingly pale.

Such delicate manipulation had severely drained his spirit!

Even with his current Realm, he barely managed to draw out the last remnants of the Pollution Qi.

Swish!

Suddenly, Taiyi True Man’s eyes snapped open, his gaze pure and untainted, free of the slightest distortion or corruption.

Had it succeeded?

Daoxing Heavenly Venerate’s expression trembled visibly.

A faint smile crossed Taiyi True Man’s lips, as though he was about to say something— frёewebηovel.cѳm

Whoosh!

His life force suddenly collapsed, plummeting visibly before their eyes.

Daoxing Heavenly Venerate’s expression became frantic.

However, with his left hand still pressed against Taiyi True Man, Qin Zheng’s Heart Sea and the Merit Scroll trembled once more, revealing new words.

...

[Pollution Worm detected: undetectable by normal methods, corrupts vitality but spares the mind. Killing it grants 100,000 Merit Treasure Crystals!]

...

The instant these words materialized, the exact location of the so-called Pollution Worm surfaced within Qin Zheng’s mind.

In Daoxing Heavenly Venerate’s view, the pale-faced Qin Zheng suddenly reached for the Zhu Xian Sword, driving it directly into Taiyi True Man’s heart!