Eternal Life: I Can Control My Essence Qi-Chapter 216 - 174: Collision with Yu Wen Tai (Part 2)

"He went to the Lu Kingdom?"

Yu Wen Tai's heart seemed to grasp something instantly.

"He's in my 'hometown'?! Maybe he has some connection with the Yuwen Clan, which has led to such a deep causal relationship between us?"

"Who would've thought we're actually 'fellow villagers'? Interesting... truly interesting!"

The corners of his mouth slightly curled up, revealing a hint of inexplicable smile.

In the past two years, he had gone out more than once, but it ultimately proved that he had gone in the wrong direction and hadn't found any trace of Lord Qingxu.

But this time, he had a premonition that he might have truly found the right one.

...

A month later.

Yun Province, on Panlong Ridge.

Layers of forest-white radiance rippled like water waves, overlapping like fish scales, densely packed like a net.

In these two years, Zhang Yao had been intensely cultivating the "Desolate Soul-shaking Divine Light," pushing the profundity of this divine soul dao skill to over 80%.

Talent: Primordial Energy Spring, Essence Qi Transformation

Realm: Late stage Foundation Establishment

Cultivation Technique: "Scripture of All Transformations and True Nature"

Dao Skills: Yellow Talisman Armor Technique (88%), Desolate Soul-shaking Divine Light (82%), Treasure Lotus Song Technique (35%), Unity and Destiny Curse (100%), Blood Decay Skill (100%), Earth Vein Shuttle Technique (76%)…

Magic: Omitted

Skills: First level Alchemy Technique (77%), Second level Refining Technique (14%), Second level Spirit Rune Mastery (31%), Second level Array Mastery (63%), Second level Talisman Mastery (23%)

"Not bad."

Zhang Yao withdrew his gaze, nodded with satisfaction, and dismissed the attribute panel.

Over the years, as his realm increased and his divine thought strengthened, he could precisely grasp every bit of his progress, so he used the attribute panel less and less.

However, it was ultimately a precise quantification ability; although it couldn't add points, it was somewhat useful.

"Crack..."

He took out a piece of spiritual gold again and devoured it in a few bites like it was a steamed bun, clapping his hands:

"In another three or four years, the Desolate Soul-shaking Divine Light can reach perfection."

"At that time, I can choose one or two dao skills for intensive cultivation for a few years, then try to sneak back to Da Li to gather some intelligence..."

As Zhang Yao thought of this, his thoughts drifted.

It had been five years since he left Da Li, and he didn't know whether the Five Elements Secret Realm had opened yet.

Honestly, he did miss the cultivation environment of the Cangjiang Water Mansion and the benefits of being the leader of the Haihe Association, as the cultivation of the Immortal Dao also emphasized companionship, wealth, and land. Simply hiding in forgotten corners, no matter how much time he had, it was a waste.

"Ah, I hope this storm ends soon..."

Zhang Yao sighed.

"Don't worry, it will be soon."

A light voice responded to him.

"Who?!"

Zhang Yao's expression changed drastically, and golden flames surged around him as he swiftly turned around, colorful light qi emanating from his sleeve.

A middle-aged man in a mystic robe stood silently behind him, having arrived unnoticed, and his divine thought couldn't capture this figure at all.

"Yu Wen Tai..."

Zhang Yao's face turned serious, pronouncing each word carefully:

"It's actually you?!"

While speaking, his heart sank deeply to the bottom.

He never imagined Yu Wen Tai would chase him here—could it be that he had already had his eye on him?

He had been careful enough along the way, trying to avoid other cultivators, concealing his escape light while sneaking back; how did Yu Wen Tai manage to find him?

"Yes, it's me."

Yu Wen Tai raised an eyebrow, showing a hint of interest:

"You don't seem very surprised? Could it be you expected me to come?"

"I did consider this possibility, but never thought you'd actually follow."

Zhang Yao remained calm, the colorful light qi in his sleeve changing forms, speaking in a low tone:

"Whatever your scheme, I'm not going to be involved; we keep to ourselves and don't interfere with each other."

"If you leave now, all will be well, avoiding a scenario where we both suffer."

"Mutually assured destruction?"

Yu Wen Tai laughed as if hearing a huge joke:

"Hahaha… Should I laugh at your naivety or commend your courage?"

"With such meager strength, you dare to speak of mutual destruction with me? What gives you the confidence, your late-stage Foundation Establishment 'Scripture of All Transformations and True Nature'?"

Zhang Yao's expression turned gloomier bit by bit, speaking in a detached tone:

"So you're not going to leave."

"Since I'm here, naturally I won't give up halfway."

Yu Wen Tai stood with his hands behind his back, speaking indifferently:

"You're quite talented, and there's some karma between us. It's a pity to kill you."

"Relinquish your spiritual soul protection, let me leave a forbidden technique imprint, serve me for a hundred years, and you'll be set free."

"...Die!"

Zhang Yao suddenly launched a surprise attack, punching like a meteor falling, his whole body radiating gold brilliance like the scorching sun.

When he struck, he gave it his all, attacking with thunderous momentum, and in less than a tenth of a second, his attack directly targeted Yu Wen Tai's chest. 𝕗𝚛𝚎𝚎𝐰𝗲𝗯𝗻𝚘𝚟𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"Boom..."

The sudden development:

The two stood merely ten feet apart; at the speed of Zhang Yao's punch, even if he used protective skills and operated protective spiritual artifacts, it would be too late!

Within ten feet, it was like facing a nation's enemy; just this punch was enough to kill a Foundation Establishment Perfection cultivator!

"Bang!"

However, the punch that was bound to succeed was blocked by a stronger hand.

Yu Wen Tai's hand rose in the nick of time, easily catching Zhang Yao's fist, like an iron clamp.

"Boom!!"

The shockwave from the collision of punch and palm exploded, with Gangfeng Qi Wave rolling layer by layer, instantly destroying the bamboo building in three layers as if a hurricane swept through, leaving a hundred feet around in ruins.

"You!"

Zhang Yao's expression changed, instinctively pulling back twice, but it was like shaking a tree, motionless.

He felt he was facing not a person but a towering mountain, containing infinite power.

Only then did he realize in horror that Yu Wen Tai's hand was also glowing faintly with golden light, under which were densely packed Buddhist Secret Mantras as small as mosquitoes.

"Vajra Mora Secret Spell Array..."

Zhang Yao's voice carried a hint of surprise and stiffness:

"How is it possible... Aren't you an Earth Spirit Root?!"

He had speculated on many origins of Yu Wen Tai's strength, never imagining he was also cultivating the 'Scripture of All Transformations and True Nature'!

He was clearly a dual attribute Earth Spirit Root; how could he cultivate this Five Spirit Roots top-tier divine skill?!

"A frog in the well."

The corners of Yu Wen Tai's mouth slightly curled up, maintaining a faint smile:

"Boom!"

He suddenly lifted his foot, kicking Zhang Yao's chest, making a dull clang like metal giants colliding.

Zhang Yao instantly flew back, his body crashing through over a dozen towering trees like a cannonball and then breaking through half a small mountain.

"Rumble..."

The hundred-foot-high hill was struck out a giant pit, covered in dense spider-web-like cracks, collapsing instantly.

"Ugh..."

Zhang Yao kept vomiting blood, slumping at the giant pit's center, his chest visibly caving in, with most ribs broken and stabbing into his lungs, causing heart-piercing pain with every breath.

His golden light dimmed, his aura waning, losing the previous power.

"No wonder he's called invincible in Foundation Establishment..."

At this moment, Zhang Yao finally witnessed how terrifying the power of 'Array of the Six Harmonies and the Profound Abyss' growth could be after a hundred years.

Yu Wen Tai, with each casual move, exerted power several times his own, shattering his proud invincible golden body with a single blow, leaving him heavily injured on the ground.

"Surrender."

Yu Wen Tai, in his mystic robe, floated in mid-air, looking down at him, his tone still indifferent:

"If you kneel now and surrender to me, it's still not too late."

"Heh...ptui!"

Zhang Yao sneered, spat a mouthful of bloody foam, and slowly rose from the ground.

The essence energy within him rapidly depleted, and the terrifying injury in his chest visibly healed, his aura rapidly climbing back to its peak.

He raised his head, with golden flames re-igniting around him, his tone carrying a hint of mockery:

"With just you?!"