GA: Chapter 253: Five Spirit Immortal Arts: Heavenly Punishment, Heavenly Tribulation Descends
However, truly achieving this not only requires powerful talent, but also continuous experimentation.
It probably can't be done in a short time.
"Is that so?"
Zhang Hai was a little disappointed after hearing this, but he still planned to go back and try.
When Xianxia dramas were popular in Huaxia, he often chanted, "The Qi of all heavens is vast, my Dao flourishes daily."
Maybe he could cultivate it?
The two didn't converse for too long. After eliminating the Mutated Creatures in this area of Yan City, they turned their attention to the Mutated Lizard standing on the ground, continuously absorbing energy.
That was the culprit that caused the Yan City defense line to be breached, and also the most dangerous enemy they faced this time.
Although the best method now was to wait until the Yan City survivors had evacuated before attacking it, the Mutated Lizard was constantly absorbing the abilities of the petrified humans and Mutated wild beasts on the ground. As time passed, its strength would grow stronger and stronger.
They also couldn't be sure when it would awaken. If it woke up during the evacuation and extended its Rock Domain to this area, it would cause even more casualties.
Therefore, Xu Qing and Zhang Hai split up.
Xu Qing set up a formation in this area to prevent the Mutated Lizard from expanding its Rock Domain after awakening. Although it couldn't hold out for too long due to material and strength limitations, it could buy Zhang Hai some more time.
Zhang Hai, on the other hand, used spiritual energy to notify all survivors in this area to rush to the shelter. He would lead everyone away.
As time passed, Xu Qing looked at the formation covering this area and breathed a slight sigh of relief.
Then, he poured out three fragrant pills from the gourd at his waist, put them into his mouth, and they transformed into warm currents that flowed into his body, rapidly restoring the less than one-tenth of spiritual energy remaining in his body.
The quality of a formation is closely related to one's own ability and the quality of the materials.
Of course, spiritual energy is an omnipotent power. If one's spiritual energy reserves are sufficient, one can also draw powerful formations without any materials.
He didn't have good materials, so he could only waste more spiritual energy by adding it to the formation to enhance its effect.
His gaze shifted, and he looked at the Mutated Lizard.
"With this formation here, it's impossible for it to break through in a short time."
"Next, I'll try to lure it elsewhere."
"Although I have confidence in the formation, this is my first time using a formation with such a large coverage area."
So, just in case, it's better to guide the battlefield elsewhere.
"Whoosh"
Taking a deep breath, Xu Qing looked at the rock world beneath his feet, holding the Azure Edge Sword, with all his spiritual energy gathered at the sword tip.
Holding an abstruse and mysterious talisman seal in his hand, the sword tip suddenly shot upwards with a dazzling light.
"Rumble rumble"
Dark clouds gathered, thunderclouds surged, and terrifying lightning continuously roared between the clouds.
Mount Shu involves many things, including swordsmanship, spellcasting, alchemy, artifact refining, talismans, and more.
What he was using now was one of Mount Shu's Five Spirit Immortal Arts—Lightning Technique!
"Five Spirit Immortal Arts: Heavenly Punishment!"
The Five Spirit Immortal Arts include wind, lightning, water, fire, and earth, covering attack, defense, and healing; but ultimately, it is the application of natural elements, so there are no precise moves.
Heavenly Punishment is a spell created by Xu Qing's own understanding of the Lightning Technique within the Five Spirit Immortal Arts.
"Boom!"
Accompanied by a violent roar, the light emanating from the sword tip seemed to form a marvelous reaction with the sky. Terrifying sword qi pressure soared into the sky, merging into the lightning flickering between the clouds.
A massive vortex slowly rotated in the sky, and terrifying energy gathered within it.
From a distance, it looked as if a Heavenly Tribulation had descended.
In the city, the survivors rushing to the shelter were also involuntarily attracted, turning their heads to glance back while on their way.
"What is that?"
"What the hell do you care what it is, just run!"
"What does it have to do with you?"
"I'm just asking."
""
"Rumble rumble"
The energy in the vortex grew increasingly terrifying, with endless lightning pythons faintly visible coiling within it.
Just at this moment.
"Heavenly Punishment—Descend!"
As his voice fell, Xu Qing swung the Azure Edge Sword downwards fiercely.
"Boom!"
"Crack!"
Between heaven and earth, only a violent roar was heard, as hundreds of meters thick purple lightning descended from the sky.
"Rumble!!!"
Amidst the terrifying roar, the violent lightning struck the entire rock world, causing it to shake violently.
"Roar!!!"
The Mutated Lizard, which had been in a deep sleep, continuously absorbing the energy of humans and Mutated wild beasts, was directly awakened by this hundreds of meters thick lightning strike.
Within the lightning, it thrashed its body, continuously letting out piercing roars.
Its brownish-grey skin also showed some scorch marks.
"Roar!"
With a roar, an earthy yellow light burst forth from the Mutated Lizard's body. The massive lightning, under this earthy yellow light, actually flowed along its body towards the ground, eventually dissipating completely.
"Roar roar roar!!!"
The Mutated Lizard, having broken free from the lightning, stared intently at Xu Qing in the sky with its beastly eyes.
It stomped on the ground, and the immense force directly created a huge footprint on the ground; it also used this force to swing its beast claw, intending to swat Xu Qing down to the ground.
"Courting death!"
It was one thing if it was on the ground, but after this Mutated Lizard transmitted his Heavenly Punishment underground, he was somewhat incredulous.
He didn't expect it to actually jump up itself, actively leaving the ground.
Gripping his long sword, Xu Qing also fiercely flew towards it.
"Sizzle, sizzle"
In just a moment of confrontation, sounds of sizzling echoed from the Mutated Lizard's body, and dozens of sword marks, deep enough to reach its internal organs, burst forth all over its body.
In close combat, how could a Mutated Wild Beast compare to him?
Mount Shu Sword Art was even specifically created for subduing demons and devils.
"Boom!"
After landing back on the ground, the familiar earthy yellow power once again converged towards the Mutated Lizard's body, and the sword marks on its body were rapidly repaired by this energy.
"Roar."
The Mutated Lizard looked at Xu Qing, patted its unharmed body, and this time its roar seemed to express disdain for him.
Xu Qing ignored it, simply made a gesture towards it, and then flew away on his sword.
"Roar!!!"
Although it didn't understand the gesture, the Mutated Lizard knew it definitely wasn't anything good!
Moreover, it woke it up, struck it with lightning, cut it a few times with a sword, and then just wanted to run? How could there be such a good thing?
Without any hesitation, the Mutated Lizard swung its body and ran in the direction Xu Qing was escaping.
GA: Chapter 254: Great Might Heavenly Dragon, Arhat Golden Body!
"It actually managed to catch up?"
After Xu Qing saw that the Mutated Lizard had really caught up, he couldn't help but feel a little surprised.→Google search reading
He was actually prepared for failure.
Besides changes in form and ability, the most important change in Mutated wild beasts is a universal increase in their intelligence.
Setting aside some Mutated Creatures whose abilities are inherently related to spiritual energy, generally, the stronger the Mutated Creature and the higher its talent, the greater its intelligence.
Although Mutated wild beasts are not bombarded by countless pieces of information like humans, and their thinking is more comprehensive; the experiences they undergo during their growth are unknown to humans, and humans don't know what the thought process of these Mutated wild beasts looks like after they gain intelligence comparable to humans.
Therefore, he was prepared for this provocation to fail; he had also prepared many other ways to attract the opponent's attention.
He didn't expect it to succeed?
Could it be that this Mutated Lizard was too confident in its own strength?
Or perhaps its evolution leaned more toward its physical strength, resulting in less growth in intelligence?
Never mind, the reason doesn't matter anymore.
Feeling that the Mutated Lizard behind him was about to catch up, Xu Qing's eyes narrowed, and the speed of his Sword Flight increased again.
"Roar!"
The Mutated Lizard roared and then sped up again.
The man and the beast ran for an unknown period, but it was certain that they were already far from Yan City, and there were no human structures nearby.
Using this place as a battlefield meant he didn't have to worry about harming others.
Xu Qing stopped his Sword Flight, turned around, and prepared to fight the Mutated Lizard, at least delaying it until Zhang Hai had evacuated all the survivors from Yan City.
But right at this moment, he heard a voice.
"Audacious demon! How dare you commit violence in broad daylight!"
"Great Might Heavenly Sky, World-Honored Ksitigarbha, Vajra Buddhas, Slay!"
A fierce voice like a Vajra Arhat echoed in the sky, followed by a violent dragon roar; amidst the howling wind, the phantom image of a Divine Dragon directly slammed into the Mutated Lizard, sending it flying away.
"Fear not, Daoist Priest, this Poor Monk will protect you!"
Xu Qing looked at the Monk who had suddenly appeared before him, a hint of surprise in his eyes.
A Monk?
"Daoist Priest, please look after this little fellow for me first. After this Poor Monk sends this wicked beast to meet the Buddha, I will speak with you properly."
Before Xu Qing could speak, the other party sent the Little Novice Monk beside him toward Xu Qing, then turned around to look at the Mutated Lizard that had already gotten up.
"Roar——"
Amidst the furious roar, the Mutated Lizard fiercely slapped the ground.
"Rumble, rumble"
Following a series of loud noises, a large number of earth spikes appeared on the ground. The Middle-aged Monk's expression remained unchanged as he stomped his right foot fiercely.→
"Boom!"
The violent force directly shattered the earth spikes that were about to pierce through the ground.
"Such petty tricks dare to show off before an expert."
"Arhat Golden Body."
Towering Spiritual Qi erupted from the Middle-aged Monk's body, and under the effect of a mysterious power, his entire body turned golden and continuously swelled, expanding directly from two meters to twelve meters.
His entire body shimmered with golden light, looking like an Arhat descended upon the world.
As he spoke, he directly swung his fist and fiercely attacked the Mutated Lizard. Seeing this, the Mutated Lizard's beast eyes were filled with fury, and its claws, covered in rock, erupted with earthy yellow energy, striking towards the tiny human before it.
"Boom!"
With a sudden loud noise, massive, visible air currents scattered in all directions. On the ground, the center of the collision between the man and the beast sank even further, cracking open a thirty-meter-deep pit!
The terrifying impact force was like a raging hurricane. The surrounding trees were snapped in half, and countless branches were pulverized by the horrific force.
"What powerful strength!"
Even Xu Qing couldn't help but exclaim in admiration.
This Monk's strength was even greater than he had guessed.
To be able to cultivate the Buddhist Supreme Skill, Arhat Golden Body, to such a degree at this time, this Monk's talent cannot be underestimated.
To be honest, he didn't have much affection for Buddhism.
But he held no ill will toward those who were truly devoted to Buddhism.
Anyone who can cultivate Buddhist Cultivation Methods now must be a Monk truly devoted to Buddhism.
Furthermore, cultivating the Arhat Golden Body to a point where his physique is capable of matching the strength of a First Sequence talented Mutated wild beast is not just devotion to Buddhism; it is likely a complete embodiment of his faith.
He is deeply favored by the Destiny of Buddhism.
"Retreat!!!"
The Middle-aged Monk roared, and the radiance of the Arhat Golden Body became even more dazzling. Cracks appeared beneath his feet; faintly, Arhat Phantoms could be seen manifesting behind him.
"Boom!"
Following a huge explosion, under Xu Qing's somewhat stunned gaze, the Middle-aged Monk was instead blasted away by the Mutated Lizard, flying backward rapidly like a cannonball. He violently struck a tree, shattering it instantly, and then, with lingering momentum, smashed through more than a dozen subsequent trees.
"Roar!!!"
The Mutated Lizard let out a massive roar, seemingly telling Xu Qing that there was no such thing as an even match, only one side crushing the other.
"This wicked beast certainly has some tricks!"
The Middle-aged Monk climbed up from the ground, his Arhat Golden Body still emitting a brilliant radiance.
As a Buddhist Supreme Skill, once the Arhat Golden Body is successfully cultivated, it grants an Indestructible Vajra Body, Impervious to All Evil; as long as he has enough Spiritual Qi in his body, no matter how strong the opponent is, they cannot break his Arhat Golden Body and harm him.
Of course, the intensity of the damage received also affects the consumption of Spiritual Qi within his body. The stronger the attack and the more damage received, the greater the expenditure of energy, and vice versa.
If the opponent's attack is too powerful, his Arhat Golden Body might even consume all the Spiritual Qi in his body the moment they collide, then...
"Roar!"
The Mutated Lizard roared, and the Middle-aged Monk and the Mutated Lizard resumed their fight.
The Middle-aged Monk's Arhat Golden Body, and the rock armor covering the Mutated Lizard's body surface.
Without using other abilities, they seemed to enjoy the fierce physical collision, the sensation of fist hitting flesh.
"Again, again, again!"
"You four-legged lizard are quite interesting!"
The Middle-aged Monk grew more excited the more he fought. His talent was good; he was considered the strongest in their temple.
He learned the Buddhist Supreme Skills instantly and mastered them quickly.
Even the Arhat Golden Body only took him three short days to cultivate to the introductory level.
It was just that since he had no one to compare himself to, he didn't know the true extent of his strength.
On this trip down the mountain, none of the Mutated Creatures he encountered along the way satisfied him.
This Mutated Lizard has good strength; even using his Arhat Golden Body, he is still suppressed by the opponent in terms of sheer power.
Although its defensive ability is inferior to his, every time he penetrates the layer of rock armor and strikes its body, it is instantly repaired by a burst of earthy yellow energy.
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