Martial Cultivator

A clash between fellow disciples of the Infatuation Daoist Temple was about to conclude in an instant.

As the junior brother of the Temple Master, the Chief Enforcer was said to possess a talent that even surpassed the Temple Master. Now harboring murderous intent, the boundless aura unique to a great daoist sage erupted in an instant.

The half-suspended rain curtain was already eerily frozen in midair. As the Chief Enforcer walked over, the torrential downpour on the Temple Master’s side also froze in place, stopping abruptly before the carriage.

The Temple Master’s face turned pale as he sensed the pervasive and most orthodox daoist aura spreading between heaven and earth. His mood grew heavy.

Both disciples of the same sect, their talents were comparable, and their cultivation levels not too far apart. On an ordinary day, he wouldn’t have been too concerned about his junior brother. But today was no ordinary day.

The Temple Master looked toward the distant sky where profound auras slowly arose, his daoist robes billowing in the wind.

The Chief Enforcer stared coldly at the Temple Master before him, showing no hesitation. Above his head, an ancient and unadorned bell suddenly materialized.

Profound Yellow Bell!

This artifact was one of the supreme treasures of the daoist sect. After years of refinement by the Chief Enforcer, it was now fully attuned to his spirit. He had once used it to suppress and kill a powerful demon overlord.

For him to summon it so early in the confrontation showed how seriously the Chief Enforcer regarded this battle.

Even with the Temple Master already gravely injured, he still did not dare to underestimate him, intending to end the fight swiftly and decisively.

“This kind of supreme daoist treasure, you’ve nurtured it for years, yet never used it against external enemies. Now you’re using it on me. You truly are this penniless daoist’s fine junior brother.”

The Temple Master let out a cold snort. Before he could say more, the Profound Yellow Bell suddenly emitted a deafening chime. A ripple spread outward, instantly shattering the rain curtain. Countless raindrops seemed to disintegrate, crushed in an instant.

It was as if a lake unfolded midair.

The Temple Master’s expression darkened.

Only now did he realize he had somewhat underestimated this junior brother. The Chief Enforcer had concealed his strength for years, hiding his true capabilities deeply.

The Chief Enforcer fully unleashed the power of the Profound Yellow Bell, driving countless torrents of rain to crush down toward the Temple Master.

At this moment, the Temple Master seemed like a lone boat in a raging storm, facing such colossal waves that he could be overturned at any moment.

The Temple Master felt an unprecedented pressure.

“Senior Brother, give up. We are of the same sect. Preserving your dignity is more important than anything else.”

The Chief Enforcer’s voice sounded out again.

The Temple Master remained silent. The seal tied to his waist suddenly flew into the sky, colliding with the Profound Yellow Bell, which carried the immense power of heaven and earth.

Seeing the small, unassuming seal, the Chief Enforcer’s eyes lit up.

As the Chief Enforcer of Infatuation Daoist Temple, how could he not recognize that it was the temple master’s seal?

Was this seemingly ordinary seal not what he sought?

For a brief moment, the Chief Enforcer was dazed. At that instant, he even envisioned himself ascending to the position of temple master.

The seal shot into the sky, colliding abruptly with the Profound Yellow Bell.

A ripple spread instantly, tearing a rift in the curtain of rain in an instant.

The Temple Master’s figure suddenly dissipated, reappearing not far in front of the Chief Enforcer. A brilliant light emanated from his fingers that surged upwards, illuminating the entire sky.

Thunder rumbled within the sea of clouds.

A thick, golden bolt of lightning descended instantly upon the world!

This was the most powerful lightning spell within Daoism.

Among the younger generation, Yun Jianyue was particularly adept at lightning spells and had mastered this technique with ease. As the current leader of Daoism, the Temple Master was naturally even more skilled in this spell. Coupled with his current cultivation realm, his execution of this spell could be said to be number one in the current era!

Especially today, under the rainy skies.

Feeling the terrifying lightning roaring down upon him, the Chief Enforcer furrowed his brows. He dared not act carelessly and quickly summoned back the Profound Yellow Bell to hover above his head.

The lightning struck, its immense pressure scattering the wind and rain chaotically. The Chief Enforcer’s daoist robe billowed violently.

The black ox nearby suddenly let out a strange cry, unwilling to stay in this place any longer, and ran toward the distance.

Just as it left, the heavens above roiled, and countless bolts of lightning as thick as a baby’s arm descended, forming a vast lightning pool upon the earth.

The lightning pool, constructed by the number one figure of Daoism, was so overwhelming in its might that it struck terror into anyone who witnessed it!

From the Chief Enforcer’s wide sleeves, countless dazzling beams of light emerged, colliding with the terrifying lightning descending from the heavens. For a moment, countless streams of qi clashed within the curtain of rain.

The sound of thunder intertwined with the echoes of these collisions, shaking the entire world.

The Temple Master’s face turned pale, and he suddenly coughed up a mouthful of fresh blood.

His injuries were too severe. Even though he had forcibly cast the lightning spell, he could not maintain it for long.

But since the Chief Enforcer had intended to kill him from the start, he definitely would not hold back. The more he retreated, the quicker he would die.

Thus, from the beginning, he chose to respond with lightning spells.

Looking at the Chief Enforcer trapped within the lightning pool, the Temple Master did not hesitate. He put away the seal and disappeared into the rain curtain.

Moments later, the sound of thunder subsided, and the lightning vanished entirely.

The Chief Enforcer flew to the side of the carriage, gazing into the distance, frowning. “Get over here.”

The black ox which had not run far, hurried back with a fawning expression as it said, “Sage, what do you need?”

The Chief Enforcer said calmly, “Quickly use your nose to smell where he went.”

The black ox looked aggrieved. “Sage, I’m an ox, not a dog...”

The Chief Enforcer did not speak, merely casting a glance at the black ox.

“Ah, Sage, you jest. Whatever you say I am, I’ll be. Forget about being a dog, even if it’s a maggot maggot, that’s fine too.”

The black ox worked his nose hard. After a moment, it turned toward the east and grinned. “Sage, I’ve found him.”

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The Temple Master appeared by a lakeside. Glancing at his reflection in the water, he coughed up another mouthful of blood.

The blood fell onto the lake’s surface, resembling crimson plum blossoms, quickly spreading and staining the water. A school of fish was instantly drawn to it.

To the creatures of the world, the blood essence of a great daoist sage was a treasure.

The Temple Master wiped the corner of his mouth, but before he had time to rest, a figure appeared in the distance.

The Chief Enforcer, riding the black ox, appeared here.

The Temple Master frowned slightly. Without hesitation, he tossed out a talisman, disappearing from where he stood in an instant.

Meanwhile, the talisman transformed into another figure, which was another Temple Master.

That Temple master headed in a completely different direction.

The Chief Enforcer stood silently, watching the two figures vanish.

The black ox sniffed the air earnestly, then declared very smugly, “Sage, the one ahead is fake, the one behind is the real one.”

But the Chief Enforcer shook his head. “He’s always been adept in scheming. He wouldn’t make the same mistake twice.”

The black ox said unhappily, “Sage, my nose is sharper than any dog’s!”

The Chief Enforcer replied indifferently, “And yet, you’re still just an animal.”