Daoist Competition-Chapter 976 - 228: Refining Dharma Body with True Fire, Entering the Sea to Capture the Dragon Carp
Zhang Yan’s eyes showed a trace of coldness; in this battle, he absolutely had to kill Shen Lintu’s Dharma Body. Otherwise, if Shen escaped, rested for some time, he might come back to seek trouble again.
Although he had enveloped him within the Qiankun Leaf, he knew it was still not enough to kill this Dharma Body.
The Nascent Soul differs from the flesh and blood body; it is fashioned from the lifelong refined Essence of a cultivator. Once injured, as long as the core remains undamaged, it can restore quickly by absorbing nature’s spiritual energy in a secluded place.
This alone could indicate that the Dragon Carp beneath the sea probably had not died. It might still possess some fighting strength, which was why Shen Lintu rushed out so urgently without even having the opportunity to pause for breath.
Behind Zhang Yan, the five-colored light turned, and the drifting fiery red light fell again, circling around the golden light cast by the Qiankun Leaf.
Instantly, flames rose to the sky, looking from afar as if a blazing bonfire was set in the air, illuminating the clouds like they were stained with blood, making the sky completely crimson.
He sat atop the cloud, forming the incantation, maneuvering the fire light to continuously inject into the golden light.
Shen Lintu was trapped within the Qiankun Leaf; having fought a battle earlier, his mana was somewhat exhausted, preventing him from breaking out for a time.
Though he was presently in dire straits, he forced himself to remain calm, not believing Zhang Yan could do anything to him, searching his mind for a way to escape.
Until the Fire Element True Light approached, he realized something was amiss.
This fire, once it touched even a little, would burn away some of his Essence Qi. Even when he summoned the Protective Treasure Light, it was useless; as soon as it formed, it was dissolved, hastening his defeat.
He hurriedly took out a Bright Pearl from his mouth, held it against his chest, releasing a circle of light to cover his entire body, barely maintaining his position.
Moments later, the Bright Pearl shattered into powder with a "crack," and as the fire tongues licked up, his originally somewhat insubstantial body grew increasingly dim.
Seeing the red flames blazing ever stronger, like a furnace refining, he panicked completely, frantically shouting inside, "Daoist Zhang, let’s talk, let’s talk, why must you make things difficult for an old Daoist?"
He waited for a while but received no response, becoming even more anxious, continuing, "Daoist Zhang, you want the Yin Slaughter Saber; this old Daoist can promise to give it to you. In the future, I will ensure none of my temple’s disciples will seek you trouble. If you let me out, it will count as a favor owed by this old Daoist; how about it?"
Zhang Yan smirked coldly, not replying.
Subsequently, whether Shen Lintu earnestly pleaded or used threats, or even tempted with Supreme Treasures, he disregarded them all. Observing that he still had the strength to speak, Zhang Yan intensified his spellcasting.
Two hours passed, and no sound emanated from the golden light.
Yet Zhang Yan did not relax; the Qiankun Leaf was linked with his Heart and Spirit, allowing him to naturally perceive the changes within.
That Dharma Body, crafted by Shen Lintu over hundreds of years, had exceptionally deep foundations. By this point, it remained unbroken, still gathering strength, seemingly waiting for him to make a mistake to break out.
After another hour of refining, Shen Lintu saw his form flicker hazily, realizing the outcome was sealed. Despair and viciousness appeared on his face as he laughed wildly, "Zhang Yan, you destroyed my Dharma Body; my disciples of this lineage will be undying against you! You just wait!"
As soon as he finished speaking, countless fire lights surged up, and only explosive sounds were heard as his body suddenly burst apart, scattering into countless streams of Essence Qi, among which several Dharma Treasures flew out, but were obstructed by the golden light curtain, unable to escape. The Qiankun Leaf shook several times before stabilizing.
Zhang Yan shouted, pointed a finger, and the Nine Capturing Demon Scroll flew out. As soon as it appeared, celestial music echoed from the heavens, like clear spring water gushing melodiously. After a brief pause, it was thrown into the golden light.
A moment later, the Demon Scroll absorbed all the Essence Qi, then transformed into a spiritual light, returning to his hand.
Zhang Yan stroked the Jade Scroll with his hand, gathering the details of Shen Lintu’s Dharma Body.
Since there was no Primordial Spirit within him, it was clear that this time he had not managed to completely kill this Chongyue True Temple elder.
When Qi Dao Practitioners reach the Nascent Soul Third Realm, one advantage emerges: the original self can remain in the Cave Mansion for cultivation, while the Dharma Body can travel outside, thus not delaying cultivation while being able to roam vast lands, deep pools, searching for rare cultivation external objects.
