Swallow the Sun and Refine the Moon, One Finger Astonishes Danyang (9k)

With the replies from the three companies sent out, the challenge quickly spread thanks to the efforts of certain individuals.

In just one day, the bustling teahouses and taverns were filled with people discussing the upcoming battle at River-Viewing Tower, and the debate was raging.

Most ordinary people don't have much fun in their lives. After having enough to eat and wear, they might drink tea or wine and listen to what interesting things have happened around them recently.

This is something quite interesting.

Inside the tavern, a man slammed his fist on the table and exclaimed, "That Yu Tunzhou is no coward! I heard that as soon as he arrived in Danyang Commandery, he didn't wait for the three families to send their challenge letters; he took the initiative and sent them over himself!"

"It's certainly not an egg, but it's still a bit unwise." Someone shook their head repeatedly. "Trying to challenge three fully- Form Refinement Greater Accomplishment when you've only Form Refinement Lesser Accomplishment is really not a wise move."

"So what if Form Refinement Greater Accomplishment? Haven't you heard about Young Hero Yu's exploits at the Coming Dragon Water Prefecture? He withstood three Divine Ability from a Form Refinement Perfection without even flinching!"

"Can real combat and a bet be the same? That time, it relied on Divine Ability powers. Do you even understand Divine Ability? Defensive Divine Ability are no match for offensive Divine Ability. In a real fight, Yu Tunzhou would definitely be no match for that Dragon Race!"

"Well said! Defensive Divine Ability are no match for offensive Divine Ability. Haven't you heard? The best defense is to annihilate the enemy! This was said by a highly accomplished Dharma Aspect master!"

"The topic has gone off track," someone quickly stopped them.

"Jiang Yunshang, Zhang Luyun, and Wang Junmu are all at the Form Refinement Greater Accomplishment. No matter how powerful the Yu Tunzhou is, it is ultimately only at the Form Refinement Lesser Accomplishment. And no matter how strong the defensive Divine Ability is, there is a limit."

"But Young Hero Yu initiated the challenge! If you weren't confident, how could you dare to do it?"

"Perhaps—" someone hesitated for a moment, "He's testing his limits?"

A corner of the teahouse.

A young man, just reaching adulthood, was tall and upright, dressed in a blue robe, with an ancient longsword slung across his waist. The scabbard was made of the most ordinary ebony, without any ornamentation.

Those hands, which had been wielding a sword for years, with distinct knuckles, slowly put down their teacups, listening to the discussions of the tea drinkers around them.

Across from him, a pretty, round-faced girl asked curiously, "Senior Brother Yue Heng, what do you think Yu Tunzhou's current cultivation level is? Is it possible for him to defeat Jiang Yunshang and the other two?"

Lin Yueheng and said, "I haven't seen Yu Tunzhou, so I can't draw conclusions easily. But his past experiences all prove that he is not an unwise person, so he must have some trump cards up his sleeve."

"That Divine Ability?" the round-faced girl asked curiously, then pouted and said, "Senior brother, you're ranked seventeenth on the Dragon and Tiger Ranking, [One Sword Across the River], but nobody here recognizes you. They're all talking about the guy who's a candidate on the Dragon and Tiger Ranking."

Lin Yueheng chuckled, "Isn't it better if they don't recognize me? Otherwise, it would be a good thing if they surrounded me and kept asking me all sorts of questions. There might even be quite a few people who want to challenge me and make a name for themselves, which would be even more of a headache."

The round-faced girl sighed, "Senior brother, you are the chief disciple of our Cross-River Sword Sect! You'd better hold your head high! Even my father says you have the potential to be in the top ten!"

"Top ten----"

Lin Yueheng slightly lost in thought, recalling the people he had met before. He shook his head and remained silent.

"Senior brother, let's stay here a few more days." The round-faced girl blinked.

Lin Yueheng nodded. "Alright, I'd also like to see this man's fist techniques, the so-called Martial Ancestor of Questioning Fist."

"Senior brother, who do you think will win?"

"I haven't witnessed either side's attack, so I don't know who will win, but I hope it's Yu Tunzhou Boat."

"Why?"

Lin Yueheng looked outside the teahouse and said calmly, "Form Refinement Greater Accomplishment, how dare you challenge someone who has only mastered the Form Refinement Lesser Accomplishment? The weak fight among themselves, the strong strive for advancement. Without the will to strive for advancement, one cannot go far on the path of Martial Dao."

F

This day.

East of Danyang Commandery, a secluded residence arranged by the Qian Household.

The courtyard was quite large and the surrounding area was extremely quiet. A pond about ten feet in size was dug in the courtyard, with flowing water, its color a deep blue-green, and without any ripples.

By the pond, Yu Tunzhou stood barefoot on the bluestone slabs, his eyes closed. His aura seemed to blend into the courtyard, making him difficult to find.

In the past few days, he used the supplementary medicine sent by the Qian Household to nourish his kidneys to perfection, and in the process, he opened the orifices of his left and right ears.

The kidneys are the storehouse of essence and govern the production of bone marrow. Therefore, once the kidneys are fully developed, the bones throughout the body will gradually improve and become stronger at a slow but noticeable pace.

Once the ear orifices are opened, the most obvious effect is a significant increase in hearing. Various sounds, near and far, flood the mind, not only without creating chaos, but also automatically forming clear images.

Distance and direction are clearly discernible even with eyes closed.

The benefits of the seven orifices to a martial artist are not an increase in Qi and Blood, or physique, but rather a leap in the enhancement of the five senses.

In addition, all seven orifices can be infused with the power of the Primordial Spirit!

If he were to combine his Primordial Spirit power with his own, he could even distinguish the sound of mosquitoes a hundred meters away.

If this energy is poured into the eye orifices, one can vaguely perceive the omnipresent patterns of laws and principles in the world with the naked eye.

At this moment, Yu Tunzhou did not rush to continue refining his Qi and Blood and blood and nourishing his five internal organs. Instead, he was moved and fell into memories of the past month.

Traveling hundreds of miles down the Coming Dragon River, he deciphered the mysteries of the law and was able to fully display the Taiji Domain.

But what has been gained during this period is far more than that.

The river presents a myriad of forms: the crashing waves at dangerous shoals, the silent blue waves at calm stretches, the meandering around rocks, the filling of depressions, flowing with the current, its shapeless and unpredictable nature.

Beyond that, there are also fish that swim freely in the turbulent current, twisting their bodies to swim upstream without leaving a trace;

The river breeze, unpredictable and all-pervasive, travels through canyons, winds around mountains, and brushes the water's surface, leaving no trace.

What he found most unforgettable was a night when the Milky Way shone brightly in the sky, like a celestial Tianhe stretching across the heavens, flowing endlessly, while the Coming Dragon River flowed eastward beneath his feet without ceasing, the moon rising with the waves, without end.

The Milky Way turns in the sky, and the river flows on the Mortal Realm.

That night, Yu Tunzhou gazed up at the Milky Way, and in his Primordial Spirit Heaven and Earth, a little fellow also looked up at the azure sky through his eyes.

Both large and small harbor boundless ambitions.

What scenery unfolds above the Tianhe?

The Milky Way is so brilliant, could it all originate from within it?

The river flows for eight thousand miles, eventually finding its way home, but where does the Tianhe end?

At that moment, the various waves surging on the surface of the Coming Dragon River seemed to rise and surge again in his mind, like a flash of inspiration.

Yu Tunzhou remained physically still, yet his Fist Intent flowed freely.

The force of the punch was so powerful that not a sound of wind or thunder could be heard. Instead, it flowed like a river into a hundred streams, into the sea, and completely into this world.

He still stood barefoot by the pond, yet he seemed to be immersed in the river's waves. His Fist Intent flowed freely, leaving no trace. Sometimes they were like a river breeze caressing his face, sometimes like a fish swaying its tail, and sometimes like the starry river reflected in the water that night—both real and illusory.

There are no fixed stances or techniques; it's simply a matter of the mind leading the fist.

at last.

When the mind is unified, the Fist Intent returns to the body.

A punch was thrown.

Silent and effortless, as if it were just a casual wave of the hand, yet an invisible force pierced through the air and went straight to the center of the pond.

"Boom!"

A jet of water shot into the sky, transforming into a curtain of water that seemed to reflect the sunlight in every single drop.

The water droplets hovered in the air for a moment before crashing down, splashing back into the pond with a series of splatters, filling the courtyard with the essence of water and the Fist Intent.

Yu Tunzhou withdrew his fist, stood by the pond, and let the water droplets splash all over him.

He raised his head and gazed at the sky, his eyes reaching their limit, as if he could see the magnificent spectacle of the Milky Way.

The moon of today is not the moon of old, yet the moon of today once shone on the people of old.

This world is inhabited by Gods and Devils, and there is also a real Heavenly Court; the Tianhe suspended in the heavens is not a fantasy.

He hopes that one day he can sail on the Coming Dragon River at night, using his heart as a boat to travel on the waters of the Tianhe.

So this punch -

Let's call it [Mind Wanders the Heavenly River].

Yu Tunzhou to himself, the last four words fell, and the churning pond water suddenly calmed down, all the Fist Intent in the courtyard was gathered back into his body.

This is the second style of boxing he created Taiji.

This move makes the body seem to float in the Void, and the Fist Intent flows freely, leaving no trace. It seems close at hand, but in reality, it is like a reflection in water.

Yu Tunzhou's eyebrows twitched slightly, and his gaze suddenly turned to the gate of the mansion.

Thump, thump-

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

"Yin Ding, open the door."

Yu Tunzhou's Fist Intent subsided, and he turned around.

Before long, a deep, hearty laugh came from outside, "Excuse my intrusion, but as I was passing by, I suddenly sensed a profound Fist Intent here, and a sudden itch to learn more led me to pay a visit."

An elderly man in plain clothes walked into the courtyard. He was thin and had white hair and beard. He looked no different from any other old man enjoying his retirement in the streets and alleys. He smiled and looked at the man.

Yu Tunzhou could vaguely sense that as soon as the old man entered this place, his aura merged with the world around him, just like the pond in the courtyard and the weeping willows by the wall. They seemed ordinary, but their depths were unfathomable.

It's highly likely that he's a top-notch External Scenery from the Qian Household.

Yu Tunzhou also smiled and asked, "Senior, are you Qian Household?"

The old man was speechless, stroking his white beard. "Is it that obvious? I am indeed a member of the Qian Household, and I have met Young Hero Yu."

"Senior, you flatter me. Please have a seat."

The two sat down at the stone table in the courtyard.

Yin Ding, standing nearby, brought tea with utmost respect, even his footsteps were extremely light.

"Senior, what is the purpose of your visit?" Yu Tunzhou asked bluntly.

"Not at all. Actually, I've wanted to come and see Young Hero Yu for a long time, but since Young Hero Yu will soon be facing off against the disciples of the other three families, I haven't come to disturb him. Today, feeling the Fist Intent here, I simply couldn't contain myself any longer."

The old man chuckled, "I was originally going to ask if Young Hero Yu was confident about tomorrow's battle at River-Viewing Tower, but it seems that's unnecessary."

In the old man's eyes, the profound and unpredictable power of that Fist Intent, combined with the legendary defensive Divine Ability, meant that even if he couldn't win tomorrow, he wouldn't be defeated.

The old man carefully examined the young man, then suddenly said, "Young Hero Yu, I'm curious, what kind of person is Lu Huaiqing in your eyes?"

After a moment's thought, Yu Tunzhou said, "The Master Lu I saw in the cave was more of his martial arts side."

"The warrior's side—yes, the warrior."

The old man murmured, seemingly not expecting this answer, but after a moment of stunned silence, a sense of relief suddenly filled his eyes.

"It turns out it wasn't just those people; I'd even forgotten about some of them."

He said with some emotion, "Young Hero Yu, do you know? Lu Huaiqing was once hailed as the purest martial artist, and was said to be the most likely martial artist to achieve the Dharma Aspect in the next hundred years."

"But no one expected that the one who ultimately achieved the Half-Step Dharma Aspect position would be his defeated opponent Jiang Wenxuan, and that Daoist Fuyao who wasn't exactly known for his martial ethics."

Life is unpredictable.

After speaking, the old man looked directly into Yu Tunzhou's eyes and said earnestly, "Young Hero Yu, what about you? Do you want to emulate Lu Huaiqing and become the number one on this generation's Dragon and Tiger Ranking?"

Why should we imitate this?

Yu Tunzhou laughed heartily, his voice open and resolute. "We martial artists need no reason to reach the summit. Without the lofty spirit and ambition of Martial Dao towering mountain, how can we ever reach the pinnacle of the Great Dao and see the scenery unseen by others?"

The old man gave the young man before him a deep look. "It seems that the story of Young Hero Yu challenging the Martial Ancestor is not entirely fabricated. Young Hero Yu, please continue to maintain this spirit; it will take you further."

"But."

The old man changed the subject, clicking his tongue and saying, "If you want to reach the top of this generation's Dragon and Tiger Ranking, that won't be easy."

"Among the current Dragon and Tiger Ranking, at least five possess the bearing of 'old friends,' such as Deng Canglan, who already holds the title of 'Little Heavenly Demon.'"

"Among the others, An Ruyu, Feng Yanleng, the young monk Jiese, and Daoist Xuanfa who has just emerged from the True Martial Sect, would all have been outstanding talents who could look down on their peers in the past."

"Young Hero Yu, your journey is arduous and far-reaching."

Yu Tunzhou, however, was filled with anticipation. "The path of Martial Dao is too lonely to walk alone. I also look forward to truly standing on the opposite side of those individuals and competing with them."

"After all, without enough worthy opponents, how will the world know the extent of my skill?"

The old man sighed somewhat; it seemed Jinqing was right, this Young Hero Yu was indeed quite "arrogant."

He truly deserves to be called a descendant of the legendary Kunpeng.

The old man not only didn't dislike it, but actually appreciated it.

It's probably because most old people who have lived a long time in this world prefer energetic young people with ambition in their eyes.

The Qian Household is unlikely to lose money by investing resources in such a vibrant martial artist.

What intrigued the old man was why such a young man appeared lifeless and gloomy in the eyes of some people in Luofu Grotto-Heaven.

This made the old man admire Great Hero Mo and Lu Huaiqing even more.

This is what "knowing people" means.

In the smallest things, one can see a hidden dragon lurking in the abyss.

Taking this opportunity, Yu Tunzhou asked, "How exactly does the Qian Household view this bet with Master Lu?"

Not long ago, the elder who had defied the opinions of the clan and personally concluded the bet with four words, laughed heartily, and said, "Accepting the bet and admitting defeat, that's all!"

"And if I were to speak frankly, I would say that I greatly admire Lu Huaiqing. He Lu Huaiqing a huge gamble in this game, and he deserved to win!"

"Although Lu Huaiqing is dead, I am still willing to gamble that Lu Huaiqing arranged everything before his death, and I want to see just how big Lu Huaiqing game is, and whether my Qian Household is an important part of it."

That concludes this discussion.

The old man stood up and said with a smile, "I won't bother you any longer. I wish Young Hero Yu a successful first battle tomorrow."

Yu Tunzhou rose, cupped his hands, and saw the old man off.

As soon as they left this place and returned to their own residence, a seemingly gentle but actually quite ambitious woman came to greet them; it was Qian Jinqing.

"Ancestor, did you go to see Yu Tunzhou?"

The old man, with his hands behind his back, grunted and said, "He's a good young man. Lu Huaiqing's judgment was correct."

Qian Jinqing looked surprised and doubtful. Such high praise?

The old man suddenly chuckled and said, "Jinqing, what do you think of that suggestion I mentioned to you before?"

Qian Jinqing quickly reached out and said, "Grandmother, stop! Jinqing will never marry outside the family in this lifetime, and Yu Tunzhou on our door. This is absolutely impossible!"

The old man also felt a little regretful. He had met the young man today, and the latter might not necessarily be interested in his young housekeeper.

It's not that their Jinqing isn't pretty, but rather that Jinqing's ambition in life isn't in Martial Dao.

We have different paths.

The old man looked at Qian Jinqing and smiled, "My Qian Household is founded on Martial Dao. If you want to take the position of head of the Qian Household, you must find a reliable expert from the External Scenery as your backer. There is no room for discussion on this matter. Otherwise, even if I support you, you will not be able to accomplish many things."

Qian Jinqing's eyes suddenly blazed with fury, and he solemnly asked, "Is what the Ancestor said true?"

"Of course it's true."

Jinqing understands!

"You already have a goal?" The old man raised an eyebrow.

Qian Jinqing smiled without saying a word, displaying a gentle and ladylike demeanor.

The experts in the External Scenery are also known as Grandmaster. It would be quite difficult for the Qian Household, with their wealth, to recruit an External Scenery guest, but as long as they are willing to spend money, there are still many opportunities.

The real key lies in the word "reliability".

What is reliability?

Interests are consistent.

Now, the only powerful External Scenery who align with the Qian Household's interests and can be recruited are in the Northern Dark Sea, Lu Huaiqing's former subordinates!

"What a clever young lady," the old man sighed, turning away with his hands behind his back. "It's a pity you neither know martial arts nor are you a woman; otherwise, this matter wouldn't have required so much trouble."

"Respectfully bidding farewell to our ancestor." Qian Jinqing bowed deeply, her smile sweet.

After the old man left, Qian Jinqing summoned a maid. "How are the arrangements at River-Viewing Tower going?"

"Miss, everything has been arranged," Jin Ding replied, pursing her lips.

"Yes, we should find a few more retainers from the clan to oversee things, just in case something goes wrong."

Qian Jinqing originally wanted Jin Ding to ask Yu Tunzhou again whether he was confident of winning the third battle tomorrow.

However, after thinking about it, she realized she could guess his answer without even asking, so she gave up the idea.

She secretly hoped that Yu Tunzhou wouldn't lose too badly in tomorrow's battle. This guy was now considered Lu Huaiqing's representative, and if he lost, some people in the clan would definitely jump out again.

In addition, she is also preparing to fully align herself with the Northern Dark Sea Faction, which can be considered one of her "achievements".

After thinking for a moment, Qian Jinqing said, "After collecting the information on Jiang Yunshang and the other two, send it to Young Master Yu's residence."

"Yes, miss."

Qian Jinqing was still somewhat uneasy, her delicate brows furrowing.

These past few days have been anything but peaceful in Danyang Commandery. Those three families had begun building their influence early on, and even martial artists from surrounding counties had gotten wind of it and started converging on Danyang Commandery.

"Miss, quite a few gambling dens have opened betting on Young Hero Yu's performance tomorrow. Should we open betting on him too?"

Qian Jinqing hesitated and said, "Forget it, let's not open it this time. I'm not confident about it."

"OK."

River-Viewing Tower, the tallest building in Danyang Commandery, is truly one of its most iconic landmarks.

The twenty-seven-story building with its upturned eaves rises abruptly from the ground, standing overlooking the Heavenly Water River outside the city, like a divine bird about to take flight.

The most famous feature of River-Viewing Tower is its martial arts training ground on the top floor.

For centuries, the young talents on the Dragon and Tiger Ranking have engaged in hundreds of battles here.

Three hundred years ago, the Dream Arhat of the Beggar Sect' Sect defeated the other prodigies here. After only two years of martial arts training, he became the leader of the Dragon and Tiger Ranking, looking down on his peers.

A highly accomplished Dharma Aspect monk once stayed here, praising the local wine and leaving behind a poem.

Therefore, it was not entirely a coincidence that the Jiang Yunshang families chose to fight here.

Since last night, the area below the top floor of River-Viewing Tower has been occupied. These people stayed all night, ordering more food and drinks. Many of them fell asleep, only asking the restaurant to remember to call them at noon.

Before dawn, the long street near River-Viewing Tower was already packed with people.

Tea stalls, taverns, inns—anywhere a person could stand was packed with people.

The windows on the second and third floors along the street were all wide open, with heads sticking out.

Some martial artists who arrived late, relying on their superior skills, simply climbed onto the rooftops, sat on the tiles, cracked melon seeds, and eagerly awaited their arrival.

Street vendors took the opportunity to shout loudly, while others weaved through the crowd, selling melon seeds, sesame cakes, and candied hawthorns.

"Senior brother! Senior brother! This rouge is so cheap!"

The round-faced girl looked delighted and pulled Lin Yueheng by the roadside.

Looking at the dwindling number of empty spaces on the rooftops in the distance, Lin Yueheng said helplessly, "If you keep dragging your feet, there really won't be any space left for us."

"It's alright, it's alright, we can always rely on your connections!" the round-faced girl comforted her, already prepared with a plan, and said smugly, "You're ranked seventeenth on the Dragon and Tiger Ranking, River-Viewing Tower will definitely invite you up to watch the battle up close!"

Lin Yueheng shook his head in disbelief; this girl really had a lot of clever ideas.

At this moment, Lin Yueheng suddenly frowned slightly, turned his head to look, and saw a figure from behind, dressed in a black martial arts outfit.

The streets were now crowded with people trying to squeeze to the front, but that figure never slowed down as he walked, as if everyone around him subconsciously avoided him, making way for him.

"Such powerful Primordial Spirit energy!" Lin Yueheng's eyes sharpened, and he thought to himself, "There's also a faint Martial Intention mixed in. Who is this person?"

The figure quickly disappeared from his sight.

Lin Yueheng's attention was quickly drawn away by his junior sister.

The River-Viewing Tower.

The rooftop was spacious, with the river breeze blowing through it.

Aside from the renowned Martial Dao masters and experts from Danyang Commandery who were invited to watch the battle and provide support, the remaining forces consisted of Jiang Yunshang and his two allies.

Jiang Yunshang sat cross-legged with a long sword across his lap. He closed his eyes to meditate, his aura concealed, yet it subtly exuded a sharp edge that was impossible to ignore.

Zhang Luyun stood by the railing, hands behind his back, gazing at the Heavenly Water River in the distance.

Wang Junmu, who Li Fire Mountain, sat with an imposing air, his muscular physique tanned in bronze. He slammed a wine jar on the table with a thud and frowned, saying, "It's almost noon, why hasn't Yu Tunzhou arrived yet?"

--

Today's challenge is being hosted by the Danyang Qian Household.

In fact, this River-Viewing Tower also belonged to the Qian Household.

Qian Jinqing wore a simple dress, walked gracefully, and wore a standard gentle smile on her face.

"Young Master Wang, don't worry, Young Hero Yu will be here soon."

At this moment, all the distinguished elders in the hall looked towards the stairwell, their gazes subtly different.

Not long after.

A footstep sounded, neither hurried nor slow, as if each step was landing on a heartbeat.

A figure slowly walked out from the stairwell.

He wore a dark, fitted outfit with tightly cinched cuffs. He was tall and upright, with a youthful face, yet his eyes held a calmness beyond his years.

A glint of light flashed in Qian Jinqing's eyes; the clothes she had chosen were indeed quite nice.

At that moment, Jiang Yunshang opened his eyes, his gaze sharp as lightning.

Zhang Luyun also turned around and looked at him, his eyes narrowed, hiding a sinister intent.

Wang Junmu laughed loudly as he stood up, saying boldly, "You've finally arrived! So, tell me, how are we going to fight today?"

As Yu Tunzhou stepped onto the top floor, three streams of energy locked onto Yu Tunzhou almost simultaneously, and an invisible clash of energies had begun.

But Yu Tunzhou's gaze did not fall on these three opponents of the day.

He walked past the group of people, looked at one of them in the crowd on the top floor, and frowned slightly.

"Yu Tunzhou, if you're not looking at us, who are you looking at?" Wang Junmu with dissatisfaction. "What are you dawdling for? Why don't we have a fight first?"

Otherwise, once Yu Tunzhou loses to Jiang Yunshang, there won't be much of a point in him winning again.

Following Yu Tunzhou's gaze, everyone saw a young man in a long black robe with a faint smile on his lips.

He seemed unremarkable, as ordinary as the boy next door, who simply climbed the building to enjoy the view when he had nothing else to do.

But when this person met Yu Tunzhou's gaze and took a step forward, the light on the entire top floor seemed to dim.

It was noon, the sky was bright and cloudless, yet the temperature inside the building suddenly dropped several degrees, as an invisible, chilling Sha Qi silently enveloped the area.

The expressions of the renowned figures in the martial arts world gradually turned serious. One of them suddenly stood up and exclaimed, "Supreme Origin Sect?!"

The moment those three words were uttered, the entire room was stunned.

"You're ranked twenty-fifth on the Dragon and Tiger Ranking, [Blood Sha] Yin Tianjue?!"

The one who shouted just now...

How dare you show your face here?!

Everyone felt as if a thunderclap had exploded in their ears, and an uproar instantly broke out.

[Blood Sha] Yin Tianjue!

This person is a master of the younger generation of the Supreme Origin Sect. At the age of nineteen, he has already reached the twenty-fifth position on the Dragon and Tiger Ranking. He is famous for his Blood Sha Devil Cultivation Method. The number of righteous martial artists who have died at his hands far exceeds one hundred. He is known for his ruthlessness and vengefulness!

The Supreme Origin Sect is one of the Six Paths of Evil and Demons, and whenever it appears, bloodshed is inevitable!

At this moment, all the guests in the hall stood up and looked solemnly in all directions, wary of the Supreme Origin Sect disciples who might still be present.

Jiang Yunshang's pupils contracted slightly, and the veins on his hand gripping the knife bulged.

Zhang Luyun looked alert and retreated again and again.

Wang Junmu's Qi and Blood surged, his muscles bulged, and he looked as if facing a formidable enemy. His heart pounded with anxiety; could it be that today's challenge to make Yu Tunzhou famous would turn into a four-on-one battle against a young master of the demonic path?

However, even if the four of them joined forces, they probably wouldn't be a match for Yin Tianjue!

Qian Jinqing's gaze darkened as he looked at Wang Shubo, a guest elder behind him.

The latter was a retainer recruited by the clan over many years, who, with the strong support of the Qian Household, entered the realm of External Scenery.

Wang Shubo's expression was solemn, but his gaze was fixed outside. He transmitted his voice, saying, "Miss, please observe the situation calmly. The Supreme Origin Sect also has experts in command this time. The Ancestor has already taken notice. The two sides are currently locked in a stalemate, and it should just be a struggle between the younger generation right now."

Qian Jinqing was flustered. Yu Tunzhou was only the first candidate on the Dragon and Tiger Ranking List. How could he be a match for the twenty-fifth ranked guy!

"Don't be nervous, I'm not here for you today. You'd better sit still and not cause trouble for yourselves and your families."

The young man who stepped out from the crowd glanced at everyone's faces and chuckled.

He paid no attention to the drawn weapons or the tense atmosphere around him, as if the famous figures and Martial Dao masters around him were nothing more than pebbles and weeds by the river, not worth mentioning.

His gaze remained steadily fixed on Yu Tunzhou, a hint of amusement in his eyes.

"So you are Yu Tunzhou, the disciple of that Great Hero Mo?"

He smiled, revealing a set of neat white teeth. "Hello, I am Supreme Origin Sect from the Yin Tianjue. I have been sent by my elders to send you on your way."

The moment the words left his mouth, the rooftop fell into a deathly silence.

Upon hearing this, Wang Junmu hesitated, wondering whether to join forces with Yu Tunzhou or take a step back. His relationship with Ji Pan was so-so, and this trip was all about making a name for himself, so what difference did it make who he fought?

Jiang Yunshang, however, sheathed his blade, his gaze deep and unfathomable.

If Yu Tunzhou can die here, then Uncle Wentao's mission will also be accomplished.

"Yin Tianjue! This is not a place where your Supreme Origin Sect can act recklessly!"

A martial arts school owner from Danyang Commandery shouted angrily, and his voice carried down the river breeze, instantly causing an uproar among the bustling crowd below.

"Yin Tianjue? Who's that? Wasn't it Yu Tunzhou fought Jiang Yunshang and the other two today? Is Yin Tianjue involved?"

"Yin Tianjue —that's the twenty-fifth ranked on the Dragon and Tiger Ranking! Yin Tianjue, the [Blood Sha] of the Supreme Origin Sect?!"

"What?! Isn't the Supreme Origin Sect a demonic sect? How dare their disciples run up to River-Viewing Tower in broad daylight?!"

"Hey, these are major sects of the demonic path. When their younger generation roams the martial world, even the Danyang Qian Household might not dare to bully the weak unless it's someone of their own generation. What makes you think they dare?"

"Back then, even the Heavenly Demon was hunted down by his own kind—"

In the crowd, Lin Yueheng suddenly turned around, looked at River-Viewing Tower, and his gaze turned cold.

"Junior sister, let's go!" he said in a deep voice, a slight hum coming from the long sword at his waist. "To River-Viewing Tower."

The round-faced girl exclaimed in surprise, "Senior brother, are you going to make a move?"

Lin Yueheng resolutely declared, "Outer Dao and heretics should be punished by everyone!"

The round-faced girl looked on with admiration; her senior brother was indeed most handsome when he drew his sword!

At this moment, Lin Yueheng suddenly stopped, abruptly looked up towards the top floor, his pupils contracted sharply, and he exclaimed, "This is... Dharma Aspect Form technique?!"

On the top floor.

With Yin Tianjue stepped forward, unleashing his aura, instantly sweeping away Zhang Luyun and Jiang Yunshang inclined to retreat.

He looked at Yu Tunzhou and said with a smile, "I've heard that your Immortal Foundation Divine Ability is a defensive Divine Ability; coincidentally, mine is Divine Ability Immortal Foundation Divine Ability."

"Let's see today if my destructive Divine Ability can break through your defensive Divine Ability."

"Supreme Origin Sect?"

The Yu Tunzhou, murmuring.

This name reminded him of the message left by the creator of the [Refining the True] technique.

He only learned later that [Refining the True] was actually created by Old Mo.

[On a certain day of a certain month of a certain year, in a sunny weather, I slew the head of the Supreme Origin Sect of the Taishang, Six Paths of Evil and Demons, with my sword at the Coming Dragon River. Unfortunately, no one watched the battle.]

At this very moment.

Yu Tunzhou looked around. All around him were local luminaries who hesitated and struggled, but dared not make a move, as well as disciples from three families who were waiting to see what would happen.

Below, a dense crowd had already gathered, with even the rooftops in the distance filled with people, all eagerly waiting.

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His gaze passed over the crowd, fell on the surging river in the distance, and finally, fell on a higher place—today the sky is high and the clouds are wide, and there are no clouds for thousands of miles.

Yu Tunzhou withdrew his gaze and smiled.

Old Mo, I've already popularized and developed the Refining the True.

Also, there were quite a few people with me, so I have no regrets.

This moment.

Yu Tunzhou locked his gaze on Yin Tianjue, raised his hand, and pointed a finger out flatly.

The accumulated solar and Taiyin energies in the Dantian suddenly burst forth.

[Swallow the Sun and Refine the Moon]!

When that finger landed, the entire top floor seemed to freeze for a moment.

The river breeze hung suspended in mid-air, and flying insects froze in the light and shadow. At that moment, everyone's breathing and heartbeat suddenly stopped.

Only at the fingertips of Yu Tunzhou, two completely different and opposing energies merged perfectly at this moment, transforming into a single point of light.

This moment.

Everyone instinctively closed their eyes.

Because a second sun is rising.

Then came a chilling light, like the full moon over the western tower.

Of all the celestial phenomena, none is more evident than the sun and moon.

The two streams of energy emanated from Yu Tunzhou's fingertips, initially appearing as two thin lines, one gleaming with golden light and the other radiating a cool, silvery glow.

But the moment it leaves the fingertips, the two energies begin to expand, spread, and unfold, embodying the harmony of day and night, and the interpenetration of yin and yang!

In an instant, the entire rooftop was enveloped in it, and at the intersection of yin and yang, there seemed to be the atmosphere of the beginning of chaos.

Yin Tianjue's pupils suddenly contracted to pinpoints.

When the aura appeared in Yu Tunzhou's hand, the hairs on his body stood on end, and a chill ran down his spine.

He had no time to think, he only wanted to turn and run, but he clearly felt the laws of heaven and earth resonating wildly around him—

The opponent's aura!

The power of heaven and earth that he could once readily borrow was now being discarded like trash, responding to the call of another master of Divine Ability.

Because the place he was in was no longer "heaven and earth".

Instead, it's the "Sun and Moon Traverse the Heavens" of Yu Tunzhou!

Yin Tianjue opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but found that he couldn't make a sound.

Because that ray of light had already fallen upon him.

In the eyes of everyone on the top floor, Yin Tianjue like thin snow under the scorching sun, melting silently and powerless to resist.

A finger fell.

The world will never see [Blood Sha] Yin Tianjue again.

In several residences in Danyang Commandery, people turned around, opened their eyes, and looked up simultaneously.

They were the powerful External Scenery stationed in Danyang Commandery.

At this moment, their expressions ranged from astonishment to horror, yet they all exclaimed in unison, "Dharma Aspect Form Technique?!"

The light on the top floor gradually returned to normal, and the chilling, malevolent Sha Qi had vanished without a trace.

The river breeze continued to blow, the insects continued to fly, and the sunlight streaming through the window remained warm and bright. Everything was exactly the same as before, as if nothing had happened.

There's only one difference.

The place where Yin Tianjue stood was empty.

There was no blood, no remains, and not even a trace of blood.

Everything was spotless, as if he had never been there.

As the residual power of the Divine Ability force dissipated, the turbulent laws of heaven and earth returned to calm, and a gentle breeze blew by, as if blowing away a layer of dust.

But the top floor remained deathly silent.

You could hear a pin drop.

Yu Tunzhou gently blew on his fingertips, inwardly praising, "Truly worthy of being a top-tier killing Divine Ability personally certified by me, Yu!"

An Ruyu, oh An Ruyu, luckily you ran fast enough.

Immediately afterwards.

He looked at the three pale-faced Jiang Yunshang, his imposing aura overwhelming. In the silence of the room, he smiled and said, "The weak fight among themselves, the strong contend for supremacy. You are contending with me, so should I call you strong or weak?"