Martial Arts Domination: Start with the Dragon Elephant Prajna Technique-Chapter 760 - 520: Harvest Return! True Monarch Undercover! (First Update)

Chapter 760: Chapter 520: Harvest Return! True Monarch Undercover! (First Update)

Buzz!!

The dense golden Buddhist light seemed to solidify, flowing through the void, accompanied by waves of Sanskrit chants. At first, they sounded like the faint hum of tiny mosquitoes, but upon closer listening, they erupted like thunderous explosions!

A vast and majestic Qi Mechanism surged like tidal waves, continuously rising between heaven and earth.

At the source of this Qi Mechanism, a monk sat cross-legged, hovering a foot off the ground, meditating in the void. Around him, golden lotuses blossomed out of thin air, spreading outward.

Yet, when the golden lotuses expanded to a certain extent, they abruptly halted. The rising Qi Mechanism surrounding the monk also seemed to hit a bottleneck, unable to climb further.

This situation persisted for a brief moment.

"Amitabha~"

The monk opened his eyes, a trace of helplessness flashing within them. The surging Qi Mechanism around him, along with the strange phenomena in the heavens and earth, dissolved in an instant, like melting snow.

Heaven and earth returned to normal once more.

At this moment, Taiyi True Man, clad in a Daoist robe, stepped out from the void and came to Maitreya Buddha’s side, speaking up: "Buddhist Law cultivates the heart; when the heart arrives, the body follows. What is it that you still lack?"

A trace of complexity crossed Maitreya Buddha’s clear eyes as he slowly replied, "Fear."

Taiyi True Man raised an eyebrow, turning toward his old comrade, a Great Divine Power User of old, and repeated with some suspicion, "Fear?"

Maitreya Buddha nodded calmly, without a trace of shame, and continued, "The calamities of yesteryears remain vivid in my memory. Even though the True Spirit escaped, it could not rid itself of the memories and sensations of that time."

"Perhaps in the eyes of others, our ascension to the Mythical Level is merely retracing a familiar path. But to us, it is a path of destruction and rebuilding!"

"Visible, tangible, yet I dare not open my eyes to look, dare not extend my hand to touch. I fear that if I do, I will be dragged back into the calamity of the past."

He paused briefly, lowered his head, and continued, "If not for Qin Zheng’s appearance—who heightened the Zhu Xian Sword Formation’s might, and who expelled the Pollution Qi for us, granting us another Mythical Level figure and a glimpse of hope—"

"I fear I would still be standing idle after these thirty years, without the slightest progression, let alone standing now, a step away from breaking through the mythical gate."

Taiyi True Man nodded slightly at these words. Maitreya Buddha, once a legendary and powerful figure, did not need his guidance. When the time came, he would naturally break through and ascend.

After some thought, Taiyi True Man cast his gaze toward the distant Divine Mountain and said slowly, "Thirty years have passed in the blink of an eye. I wonder how they’ve been faring and how much longer until their return."

It had been thirty years since everyone entered the Eight Scenic Palace.

During these thirty years, aside from Maitreya Buddha cultivating the Primordial Chaos Realm to perfection—needing only to overcome his inner demons to ascend to Mythical Level—Taiyi True Man had also recovered eighty percent of his former self.

Moreover, before Qin Zheng departed, he eradicated the Pollution Qi from three once-mighty legends. Of these, one had managed to retain their Mythical Level, now recovering to thirty percent of their former strength. The other two, who had fallen from their realms, had stabilized their states.

The Green Emperor’s True Spirit had also been preserved and stopped unraveling. Everything was moving in a positive direction.

Once the few who had entered the Eight Scenic Palace returned, their side’s Mythical Level numbers would increase even faster—perhaps even surpass those of the Heavenly Court!

With the Zhu Xian Sword Formation able to unleash Creation Power, they need no longer fear the Creation Perfect Heavenly Emperor. Perhaps they could even reset heaven and earth, restoring the glory of a million years ago!

Anticipation shone in Taiyi True Man’s eyes.

Whoosh!!

At that moment,

the void suddenly rippled.

Immediately after,

Buzz!

One by one, figures bursting with powerful auras stepped out of the void.

Heavenly Master Zhang... Marshal of the Heavenly Canopy... Golden Spirit Saint Mother... Emperor Zhenwu... Daoxing Heavenly Venerate...

And lastly, Qin Zheng, holding the Haotian Mirror, emerged from the void!

The emergence of several powerful Qi Mechanisms stirred the winds and clouds of this realm, shaking it violently.

Taiyi True Man’s eyes blazed with light, like twin suns embedded within, as he swiftly stepped forward to greet the returning group from the Eight Scenic Palace.

Maitreya Buddha also rose with a smile, taking a step forward and saying, "Amitabha, congratulations to all Daoist friends on your safe return."

Taiyi True Man’s gaze swept over the group, finally landing on Daoxing Heavenly Venerate. "Have you attained Mythical Level enlightenment?" he asked.

Daoxing Heavenly Venerate smiled and nodded. "With the help of Brother Xuan Du, the mists were cleared, and I’ve attained Mythical Level enlightenment," he replied.

"Excellent!"

Taiyi True Man clapped and laughed, then said with some emotion, "Brother Xuan Du was truly within the Eight Scenic Palace."

There was a certain complexity in his tone and expression.

Daoxing Heavenly Venerate sensed this and immediately recounted what he knew about Master Xuan Du.

"So that’s how it is," Taiyi True Man said with a nod after hearing everything.

"Amitabha," Maitreya Buddha intoned, his tone tranquil.

Taiyi True Man’s gaze then shifted toward Emperor Zhenwu and the others. After sizing them up for a few moments, he nodded and remarked, "So close, yet so far."

Emperor Zhenwu and the others shook their heads.

Though their foundations were sufficient, they were still unable to take that final step. Even with the elixirs concocted by the Taiching Saint, they had not regained Mythical Level enlightenment.

Yet this journey had not been fruitless. They needed only to overcome their inner demons to ascend to Mythical Level. Moreover, the elixir that the Green Emperor required had also been discovered and brought back.

The strength of their side was poised for a significant rise!

Now, Taiyi True Man’s gaze fell on Qin Zheng. His expression shifted ever so slightly, revealing astonishment, as he marveled aloud, "Truly, little junior brother’s talent is unmatched!"

Of all changes this time, beyond Daoxing Heavenly Venerate attaining enlightenment, Qin Zheng’s transformation was the most striking.

Under Taiyi True Man’s perception, Qin Zheng’s current aura was flawless and complete, even closer to the Mythical Level than Emperor Zhenwu and the others!

The others turned their attention to Qin Zheng as well. Though they had already been shocked, their hearts could not help but tremble once more.

Before entering the Eight Scenic Palace, Qin Zheng had only just entered the Primordial Chaos Without Limit Realm. Yet thirty years later, he now stood just a step away from the gates of Mythical Level enlightenment!

Even more astonishing was that, as far as they knew, it had only been fifty years since Qin Zheng first stepped into the Primordial Chaos Realm!

To progress from entering Primordial Chaos to standing on the cusp of Mythical Level enlightenment in just fifty years—such talent was utterly unprecedented!

Qin Zheng gently shook his head. After receiving the washing light bestowed by the Taiching Saint, he returned to the Alchemy Room, consuming elixirs and refining his cultivation.

Now, having traversed ninety percent of the path to Mythical Level, only the final ten percent remained. No doubt, aside from Daoxing Heavenly Venerate, Qin Zheng had gained the most during this journey.

Yet, despite his progress, a trace of doubt shadowed his heart, leaving him devoid of joy.

Taiyi True Man noticed this and asked, "What’s troubling you?"

Qin Zheng glanced at Emperor Zhenwu and the others before responding with a faint smile, "Thirty years of unbroken cultivation has left me a bit worn."

Taiyi True Man pondered briefly, then nodded and said, "Then, little junior brother, return and rest for now. Leave the rest to us."

Qin Zheng nodded, his gaze briefly settling on Daoxing Heavenly Venerate, before finally looking toward the towering Divine Mountain. "The day after tomorrow, I will help cleanse the remaining seniors of Pollution," he remarked.

With those words, he stepped into the void and vanished.

The others watched him leave, sighed for a moment, then began taking out the medicinal herbs and elixirs they had obtained from the Eight Scenic Palace.

Not only the Green Emperor, but three other legends freed from Pollution by Qin Zheng required elixirs, as did Taiyi True Man himself, for nourishment and refinement.

Once all these resources were used, their side’s number of Mythical Level figures would rival that of the Heavenly Court. With the Zhu Xian Sword Formation, they could finally contend with them!

Such an upheaval in a million years!

Excitement filled their hearts, though Daoxing Heavenly Venerate’s eyes flickered, casting a subtle glance in the direction of Qin Zheng’s departure.

...

Half a day later.

Within the Primordial Cave Heaven.

The Haotian Mirror emitted a faint glow.

Qin Zheng sat in the self-created world, opposite the newly-enlightened Daoxing Heavenly Venerate.

"What has troubled you, little junior brother?"

Daoxing Heavenly Venerate spoke first.

Qin Zheng did not hide the truth, replying directly, "I saw two Mythical Level enlightenment phenomena within the Eight Scenic Palace."

Two such phenomena, yet among the returning group, only Daoxing Heavenly Venerate had attained Mythical Level enlightenment. This was the source of his doubt.

What’s more, it seemed that apart from him, Emperor Zhenwu and the others had not noticed the appearance of two Mythical Level enlightenment phenomena.

Perhaps it was due to the Daoist Temple where he had been stationed?

Upon hearing this, Daoxing Heavenly Venerate was unsurprised and responded with a smile, "You’ve probably guessed who it is."

Qin Zheng nodded, saying, "I pulled Yang Jian into the Eight Scenic Palace as well, intending to use its power to kill him."

Pausing briefly, he chuckled lightly, "But unexpectedly, through some twist of fate, he too gained Creation and attained Mythical Level enlightenment."

After confirming that none of the others had enlightened to Mythical Level, Qin Zheng had already deduced that the other individual was this Heavenly Court Immortal.

Still, with the Saint’s Qi Mechanism lingering within the Eight Scenic Palace, if Yang Jian were indeed a corrupted being, he would have been instantly annihilated, let alone blessed with Creation and enlightenment.

This led to his guesses, and he had chosen not to openly share his discoveries and suspicions on their return.

Daoxing Heavenly Venerate nodded, his tone warm, "In the past, fearing complete corruption, he feigned allegiance to the Heavenly Court. In truth, he aligns with us."

Taking a step toward Qin Zheng, Daoxing Heavenly Venerate clasped his hands in salute, saying gravely, "The workings of Creation are profound and best left unspoken. I entrust this secret to you. Please safeguard it with me, little junior brother."

Qin Zheng’s gaze flickered. He returned the salute, replying, "Rest assured, Heavenly Venerate!"

So Yang Jian truly was an undercover agent?

Daoxing Heavenly Venerate smiled at his words, then said, "Rest well, little junior brother. I shall take my leave."

His purpose in coming had been to confirm this fact and ensure Qin Zheng’s cooperation in keeping it confidential.

But Qin Zheng shook his head and replied, "I’ll accompany you, Heavenly Venerate."

With only the last ten percent separating him from ascension—equivalent to a thousand drops of Tao Heavenly Dew—he was determined to cleanse the Pollution within the Divine Mountain, hoping to gather enough to bridge the gap!