Fight It Out
Since that's all there is to say, there's no need to say anything more.
Chen Nianzhi withdrew the Heavenly Dao Qi and then said, "This formation was set up by True Lord Haoran; even Nascent Soul True Lord would find it difficult to break through."
"If they catch up, this formation will be enough to hold off many of the chosen ones, relieving us of a considerable amount of pressure."
"Let us stay here and wait for this Heaven-Earth Resonance to end."
Having obtained three strands of Heavenly Dao Qi, the three of them had fulfilled their wishes and did not attempt to compete for the last two Heavenly Dao Qi.
Because if such a thing were done, it would likely offend many of your top talents. Many of these people have the Nascent Soul reach the Nascent Soul stage, and they might become like-minded people in the future. It would not be worthwhile to become enemies with them completely.
However, after Chen Nianzhi recuperated for three days, someone finally deduced the truth.
This time, there were more than a hundred Golden Core True Person present, led by six geniuses with Dao Body, including Daoist Guanghe and Changyu True Person.
Before Daoist Guanghe arrived at the valley, he glanced at it with a solemn expression, then cupped his hands and said, "Fellow fortuitous opportunity, you are fortunate to have obtained three pieces of Heavenly Dao Qi."
"However, isn't it a bit too much that such fortuitous opportunity has been entirely seized by the three of you?"
The valley fell silent for a moment, then three figures emerged.
Chen Nianzhi, dressed in snow-white robes, strolled out through the air. Judging from her features and figure, anyone would have to praise her as an immortal descending to earth, with unparalleled elegance.
He glanced at the crowd and recognized their identities. Among these hundred or so people, the only ones who posed a real threat to him for the time being were the six peerless geniuses who possessed Dao Body.
These beings all possess High-grade Golden Core aptitude, and breaking through to the Earth Dao Nascent Soul in the future is merely a matter of natural progression; they even have a certain possibility of forging Heavenly Dao Nascent Soul.
Of the six, besides the three they had already fought, the other three were a woman in palace attire, a burly man, and a handsome scholar.
The woman in palace attire was named Purple Jade Fairy, and she came from the Azure Jade Palace, a major Nascent Soul sect in the Vast Expanse Hundred Continents.
The burly man came from the Nascent Soul sect of the Mountain-Shifting Continent Mountain-Shifting Sect. This lineage cultivates Body Refining Cultivation Method, and their physical strength is no less than that of Flood Dragon stirring up the sea. It is said that they have also produced great cultivators in the Nascent Soul Late Stage stage.
The last scholar was named Young Master Bai Xu. Although he was just a Rogue Cultivator, he possessed the Rising Sun Dao Physique and was considered a renowned Rogue Cultivator.
After meeting the three, Chen Nianzhi calmly said, "Since you are all fellow cultivators of the Human Race, then I will speak frankly."
Do you think that, with my wife's abilities, we are each capable of possessing a Heavenly Dao Qi?
The expressions on their faces shifted slightly, but the Purple Jade Fairy still said, "We have long admired your reputation for slaying the Demon Emperor; you certainly deserve this Heavenly Dao Qi."
"That's good." Chen Nianzhi nodded, then said, "True Lord Haoran has been repairing the Heaven's Spine Mountains for thousands of years. The will of heaven and earth bestowed upon him the Heavenly Dao Qi. Does he deserve this Heavenly Dao Qi?"
Only then did everyone realize that Chen Nianzhi had inherited the Karmic Retribution of True Lord Haoran.
Purple Jade Fairy's expression changed slightly. After True Lord Haoran broke through to the Nascent Soul Late Stage realm, he was already one of the top True Lord in the Three Vein Ancient Region. Even her master, Azure Jade Palace Master, had to deal with him seriously. Naturally, she could not make any rash comments about him.
However, the Heavenly Dao Qi was exceptionally precious, and she was unwilling to give it up so easily. So she said, "The Heavenly Dao Qi belongs to the capable. It won't be easy for us to back down when faced with difficulties."
"Oh." Chen Nianzhi smiled and shook her head, saying, "Even if we were to spare a Heavenly Dao Qi, I'm afraid the six of you wouldn't be able to distribute it all. Instead, you'd end up tearing each other apart."
"Well then, we're all on the same page, and I don't want to break ties with you all."
"You may all take turns making your moves. Whoever can defeat me will naturally be granted a Heavenly Dao Qi."
The crowd's expressions changed slightly, but they also felt that Chen Nianzhi's words made sense.
They joined forces because of a certain degree of friendship, but this friendship might not be so reliable in the face of the Heavenly Dao Qi.
Even if they were to fight Chen Nianzhi and the others and obtain one or two strands of Heavenly Dao Qi, they would probably still fight tooth and nail over how to distribute it.
It would be better to fight Chen Nianzhi alone. If he could win, he would naturally obtain a Heavenly Dao Qi, and no one else could say anything about it.
Upon realizing this, the burly man was the first to step forward. His muscles were bulging, and he walked over with an unparalleled strength, saying, "What you say makes sense. I, Yue Lou, will now meet you."
As soon as Yue Lou finished speaking, he summoned a massive axe, which grew longer in the wind, like a mountain crashing down from the sky.
"It's the Mountain-Shattering Axe."
Chen Nianzhi's eyes flickered slightly. This Mountain-Shattering Axe was one of the strongest inherited Spirit Treasure of the Mountain-Shifting Sect.
This axe requires high-grade Treasure Gold and a large amount of Darksteel Ore Vein to be refined. Once refined, it is as heavy as a mountain, and a single blow can sink the earth for thousands of miles.
This treasure is incredibly powerful; it is said that even the Demon Emperor of the Spirit Turtle Clan, known for its exceptional defense, could not withstand it, and if struck, his physical body would be in danger of being shattered.
Seeing the Mountain-Shattering Axe unfold, Chen Nianzhi naturally wouldn't let his guard down. He raised his hand and unleashed the Blazing Fire Return-to-Ruins Sword to defend.
Although this sword is unparalleled in its killing power, and its speed and destructive force far surpass those of the Mountain-Shattering Axe, it is still not as heavy as the axe and can hardly stop it.
Seeing this, Chen Nianzhi once again flicked his sleeve, and the Heavenly River Ren-Water Sword pressed down. With the combined power of the Heavenly Separation Twin Swords, the power of the Mountain-Shattering Axe was finally suppressed.
"What a fine pair of immortal swords!"
Yue Lou exclaimed in surprise, realizing the moment he saw the pair of immortal swords that he was no match for them.
However, possessing the Mountain Dao Physique, he was a first-rate genius and naturally would not easily admit defeat.
With a roar, he took a step forward and threw a punch at Chen Nianzhi Chen Nianzhi, clearly intending to overpower her with his physical strength.
Such an attack would likely force even True Lord to retreat, but Chen Nianzhi's eyes flickered slightly, and he raised his hand to meet it with a palm strike.
"Boom--"
In an instant, a deafening explosion rang out.
Faced with this palm strike, Yue Lou felt as if he had been hit hard and retreated a hundred paces.
He felt his arm go numb and couldn't muster any strength for a moment. He glanced at Chen Nianzhi in surprise.
However, a moment later, he bowed dejectedly and said, "Your strength is beyond my reach, Yue Lou."
"You're pretty good too."
Chen Nianzhi nodded, offering a rare word of praise.
This is no exaggeration; he cultivated the Five Elements Pure Yang Divine Thunder Divine Power and independently developed the Five Thunder Body Forging Technique.
This is the most advanced Body Refining Cultivation Method in the world, almost unparalleled in the entire Purple Yin Realm. When cultivated to its peak, the physical body is no weaker than that of Primordial True Dragon, and comparable to the immortals and demons of the Nine Heavens in Myth.