"What kind of reasoning is this?" Zhang Si's face turned green and red, his tone filled with anger.
"The Tao and its laws are the same as the rites and laws, all laws converge into one, and Taoist arts are also a matter of etiquette." The elder Ji remained calm, still explaining in a serene tone.
"Elder Ji, you shouldn't blame the Zhong Huang Taoist Temple for interfering. I don't agree with your customs and etiquette!" Zhang Si also drew his sword, ready to turn his back on each other at any moment."
I lifted my hand and blocked Zhang Si, my breathing slowly stabilized.
"Elder Ji, you have your propriety, and I have my reason. In other words, if my Taoist arts are slightly superior, does that also mean my propriety is slightly superior? Can this matter be put to rest then?" I asked in a low voice.
Before, I thought that this matter was balanced. Qi Yaoqi was actually more seriously injured, and she was at a disadvantage.
I still took a step back because the stubbornness and single-mindedness inherent in Daoists were evident. They were considered the righteous path, and if things truly reached a breaking point, the hidden dangers would be greater.
But it now seems that this matter can't be settled.
If I don't accept Elder Ji's challenge, it will definitely create troubles for me.
His strength is definitely greater than Zhang Si's, which is also greater than that of the elders of all the Taoist temples. He himself has said that he is not as strong as the immortal, which would put him at a level similar to Elder Two, Lü Du?
It's just that I don't know who is stronger between him and Elder Two.
At the beginning, my fight with Elder Two was actually not an equal match. I took a shortcut and triggered his heart demons, and he happened to breakthrough his realm, narrowly escaped death.
In the battle at Black City Temple, I believed that my strength had improved and I had always wanted to find an opportunity to test it, but there was never a suitable moment.
At this moment, it's a troublesome situation, but also an opportunity!
In an instant, the thoughts flashed through my mind, but the octogenarian Daoist suddenly burst into laughter.
Even the young Daoist couldn't help but smile, the corners of his mouth lifting.
Although they didn't have mocking, low-level expressions, the emotions they conveyed were self-explanatory.
"You have defeated me, naturally proving that what you said is correct. As long as the ghost niche does not harm people, then you are in control, and Daoist I have no reason to demand anything from you."
"As long as you can control the ghost niche, you can also control other zombie ghosts. The incident where you injured my disciple is just an oversight," Elder Ji lightly replied.
"Long Elder Zhang, please change our location for us. Don't ruin the main hall of Zhong Huang Taoist Temple."
I bowed to Zhang Si, cupping my hands and bowing slightly.
"This... Elder Luo... Elder Ji is also a well-known figure among itinerant Daoists. His real name is Ji Ku, and his title is Kuishen Daoren. Although he is not an immortal, he has already reached the top level among itinerant Daoists, regardless of the different Taoist temples." Zhang Si's voice was low, continuing: "Anyone in charge of a cultivation site will treat such a Daoist with respect. Even if they go to take up residence in a temple and become an honored guest, I really don't think you should fight him. This matter can be reported to the four mountains, and if necessary, I can contact the Master."
The three Real Immortals of Yunjin Mountain that Zhang Si refers to are naturally Tang Wu.
"No need. Now, my relationship with Juqu Mountain is bad, and if Yunjin Mountain helps me too much, it will actually be detrimental to Yunjin Mountain as well."
"One's own affairs must be solved oneself. People can't always avoid them," I replied seriously.
"That..." Zhang Si hesitated.
"Thank you for your concern, Elder Zhang, but I have made up my mind." I didn't relax my bowing gesture and pressed my hand down slightly.
"Alas..." Zhang Si sighed heavily, looking at Elder Ji, Ji Ku, and his eyes contained a hint of an indescribable meaning.
"Please show the way, Long Elder Zhang." Ji Ku also spoke up and made a gesture of invitation.
Zhang Si made no sound and walked toward a small path to the right of the main hall.
I followed Zhang Si's footsteps, and Ji Ku, along with his disciples and apprentices followed at the back.
Several minutes later, we arrived at another place through a small path outside the main hall.
There was a Baguazhang-shaped open space about 100 meters wide, surrounded by bamboo forests on all four sides. Under the blazing sunlight, the bamboo swayed lightly, making people feel refreshed and at ease. There was a sense of their righteous energy being uplifted.
Ding Ruipu turned the bamboo forest into a protective barrier for his ancestral tomb, making it full of ominous coldness. The feeling of this place was completely different, which was related to Feng Shui.
My legs exerted a sudden burst of power, and my body tilted forward as I lunged forward!
Soon, I reached the center of the open space and distanced myself from Ji Ku.
Zhang Si, the octogenarian Taoist, and the young Taoist did not walk any further into the space. Ji Ku, with one hand on his back, took two steps forward, his hand slightly tilted downward to grasp a copper sword that reflected sparkles of copper light in the sunlight.
I took a deep breath and adjusted my breathing.
With the absence of Old Gong and a formidable opponent similar to Elder Two, it's enough to show that I have some strength!
I can only win, I cannot lose!
If I cannot fulfill Ji Ku's request, then I will have no choice but to turn against him, at which point I will be completely out of my depth.
I raised my high sky sword slightly, also raising it.
"Primordial One Qi, controlling ten thousand spirits, a point of spiritual light!"
Ji Ku, moving!
He rotated his body abruptly, although old, he was full of vitality, the resounding spell resounded in all directions!
The copper sword in his hand burst out a streak of copper light under the sunlight, shooting towards me!
At that time, that octogenarian Daoist used this move to attack Qi Yaoqi, but I blocked it down!
I didn't feel that this move was particularly powerful. But now that it was used by someone else, the timing had been locked in, and I began to feel the glaring sharpness! It seemed as if in the next moment, I would be pierced by a sword!
"Step one, the star returns to the sky; step two, evil spirits are subdued; step three, water reverses its flow; step four, destroy evil; step five, thunder god roars; step six, the six spirits of Ding; step seven, Blue Dragon joins Taiyi; scrape up the thunder fire and send it ten thousand miles!"
In a low shout, I stepped out in several directions, chanting the earth lightning charm with one hand, and finally thrust a sword!
The high sky sword was steadily pointed at the tip of the copper sword that was shot towards me!
Under the flash of sparks, the copper sword exploded with a loud thunderous noise.
I was filled with excitement and joy in my heart!
In the first move, I already took the upper hand!
Although it has to do with the level of the high sky sword, these two artifacts have become a part of my strength. Unlike the Four Regulations Mirror and the female jade tablet, which need to be returned to the Four Regulations Mountain, I am just the user.
Suddenly, I heard a single word from my ear, "Weak!"!
My pupils constricted suddenly, and in that instant, I couldn't see Ji Ku's figure.
My attention was entirely focused on the sword, and I didn't know where Ji Ku had gone.
In the next instant, a gust of wind attacked from the right side!
"Thunder god and goddess, swiftly descend your divine power, follow me to destroy ghosts, boom boom boom boom!"
With a fierce shout, I formed another hand seal and struck out with a punch!
In five consecutive moves, my actions were as fast as possible.
The result was that the lightning in my palm struck empty, and Ji Ku had indeed appeared to my right. But it was only a brief moment before he easily avoided my moves with his precise steps.
He held a sword in his hand again, slicing down vertically!
"Starting the Heavens Gate, Locking the Earth Axis with Malice!"
The sword was obviously slicing down vertically, but I had a sensation that there were swords in all directions around me, and I had no way to dodge, so I had to take it head-on!
Also, his Taoist magic is too refined and concise, as if it was specifically designed for other Taoists!
The distance was too short for me to use other Taoist magic. I suddenly drew out the high sky staff and blocked it across my face!
His sword struck down abruptly! As it hit the high sky staff, the staff suddenly descended!
I retreated half a step, and the high sky staff landed heavily on my chest. I felt a bout of congestion, as if my organs were churning inside.
If I had blocked with the sword, this move would have already sliced through my flesh!
Of course, I wasn't idle. The high sky sword was suddenly thrust out, aimed straight at Ji Ku's chest and abdomen!
"Not only weak, but also full of vulnerabilities!"
Ji Ku's cold rebuke echoed in his voice as he slid another copper sword out from the sleeve of his other hand, not hitting the high sky sword directly, but following its edge down. The stance he took was to inflict injury on me in exchange for one on him!
I would stab through his chest and abdomen, and he could cut off my palm!
I suddenly retracted the sword, and the high sky staff exerted force to push back his slash, causing me to retreat even further.
Ji Ku moved again!
He kicked out with an especially cunning and venomous angle.
It was aimed at my lower body!
I had even more force in my legs, and my retreat was even more ferocious!
At the same time, I bit my tongue, spitting out a mouthful of blood!
Ji Ku's movement was noticeably slower for a moment. He also retreated, and I barely managed to step back ten or twenty steps. The pain in my chest made my breathing heavy.
Ji Ku, however, stood firm with no sign of exertion, no redness in his face, and no shortness of breath.
" Weak, I use one move, but you need seven steps to accumulate energy."
"I strike with one sword, and you struggle to defend. You show countless ugly gestures, yet still want to hold back. This only makes it more dangerous for you. That foot strike was meant to cut your lifeline, but I don't want to dirty my robes."
"Little Uncle from the Four Regulations Mountain, is that all? Your reputation is greater than your strength."
Ji Ku shook his head slightly, his eyes filled with disappointment and contempt.
My pupils contracted slightly.
Ji Ku was indeed mocking me and disdaining me, but in reality, his words woke up a lot of thoughts in me.
Indeed, in the first move, I took seven steps to accumulate energy; that does not count as taking the upper hand.
Just then, I could have put the sword in a more precise position to pierce, but if I did, it wouldn't be a wound, it would be a fatal blow!
I indeed held back, choosing an angle that wasn't as vulnerable.
As a result, Ji Ku made no attempt to hold back and nearly seriously injured me...
After just a few moves, I seem to have understood Ji Ku's style.
He was simplifying complexity, discarding the complexity of Daoist magic, and using a critical move to achieve victory over his enemies!
Of course, it wasn't his intention; it's just that the lineage he inherited is like this!
Using the minimum amount of effort, maximizing offensive power!
In an instant, Ji Ku moved again.
But this movement of his shocked me greatly!
This is a movement similar to the Baguacang charm, but it's not just a form of martial arts.
He was right in front of me, and then he suddenly disappeared again, only to reappear in an instant.
This feeling is similar to the gentlemen I have encountered earlier, stepping on the five elements and eight trigrams!
Just then, he is a Taoist!
A Taoist who is also proficient in Yin-Yang and Feng Shui?
The young Taoist and the octogenarian Taoist had never shown such abilities before, leaving me completely unprepared!
No, Master used this method to keep me from reaching you. Under the influence of Lao Gong, I have also used this method to escape.
It's not that I have no defense, it's that I cannot defend myself!
I quickly retreated, but he was faster. After a few flash steps, he approached me in front of my face.
"Mountains are like a throat, stars are like a tongue, and energy flows like a breath!"
A long exhalation of "hah" echoed from his throat, and a spray of blood shot out!
At the same time, he held a sword in his hand and also stabbed towards my throat!
The blood arrow was aimed at the center of the eyebrow, and under the sunlight, it shone with a faint cold light!
It's not just blood; there's something in the blood!
Two decisive moves, absolutely killing moves! No reserve, no regard for face!
A chilling feeling arose, and I really felt the threat of death approaching!
