Invincibility Begins with Mastery of Fist Techniques-Chapter 173 - 167: Contending
Although his parents had died in a car accident many years ago and hadn't supported his pursuit of the Martial Dao, they had always held a very important place in Zhou Yuanjue's heart.
After all, there was no one else in the world who would give everything for you as wholeheartedly as parents would. It was only after that car accident, having lost the most important thing in the world while facing an immense fear of death, that Zhou Yuanjue truly understood the meaning of his own existence.
These two people before him had touched something they never should have.
BOOM!!
A vast magnetic field stirred the natural environment. Fueled by his rage and tempered by his recent battle with Zhang Dongwei, the power Zhou Yuanjue unleashed had become even more terrifying.
Under the gaze of the Flaming Giant Bird, Yu Guanhai and his companion felt their hearts pound. Their instincts screamed of immense danger.
'Fire?! Searing heat?!'
'The Southern Guardian, Liehong Mountain?!'
'No, that's not right. According to the intel we have, Liehong Mountain's will and techniques aren't like this.'
'Where did this guy pop out of? When did Donghua Country gain another Saint Awakening of this caliber?'
A flicker of shock and doubt flashed through the minds of Yu Guanhai and the short, stocky middle-aged man.
"Yuan Jue! Let's talk this through!"
Daoist Bailong's power was extraordinary. After being only slightly affected at first, he was the first to fully react. His expression changed instantly when he saw the Flaming Giant Bird materialize behind Zhou Yuanjue, radiating a terrifying pressure.
In truth, he wasn't shouting for the sake of Yu Guanhai and his companion. At this moment, he, Tu Junshan, Yu Guanhai, and the other man were all standing in a straight line, directly in the Flaming Giant Bird's attack range.
'Beat them up all you want, but don't drag me into this...'
Daoist Bailong cursed inwardly, then saw that Zhou Yuanjue had completely ignored him. His hands formed a peculiar Hand Seal, evoking a Fire Phoenix soaring through the heavens, a Peng Bird shuttling through the highest skies.
As the Hand Seal formed, the red glow around the Flaming Giant Bird behind him completely solidified. The bird became so lifelike it was nearly indistinguishable from a physical creature, as if a legendary Divine Beast had descended upon the mortal world.
A Mind Dharma Form!
SCREECH!
With a piercing shriek, the now-solid Flaming Giant Bird beat its wings and hurtled toward Yu Guanhai and the short, stocky middle-aged man.
The color drained from their faces at the sight of its terrifying power.
This was the same attack that had shattered the Black Tortoise Dharma Form manifested by Zhang Dongwei, completely neutralizing the terrifying Celestial Phenomenon he had summoned. Although it had failed to truly harm Zhang Dongwei, its power was still monstrous.
"Moonlight, converge!"
Yu Guanhai and the short, stocky middle-aged man touched the spot between their eyebrows. The surrounding Moonlight Power instantly converged, enveloping their bodies.
In that moment, their bodies shone with a dazzling radiance, turning them into beings made of pure light. Their features and original appearances were completely obscured.
SZZZZ!!
Wherever the Flaming Giant Bird passed, water vapor violently steamed away and air currents erupted, producing a piercing, crackling roar.
'When did this kid get strong enough to launch an attack this terrifying? This isn't what the intel from Liehong Mountain said! Has he been hiding his true strength all this time?!'
Daoist Bailong's face was a mask of frustration. 'I'm just an innocent bystander caught in the crossfire. This is ridiculous!'
With a flick of his sleeve, he grabbed Tu Junshan—who had just woken from the Glowing Moon Illusion and was still a bit dazed—and rolled across the ground, moving far away from the epicenter of Zhou Yuanjue's attack.
Meanwhile, Lei Yi, who was beside Zhou Yuanjue, also snapped out of it. With a quick step, his body shot away from Zhou Yuanjue's side like an arrow loosed from a bow.
BOOM!!
The Flaming Giant Bird slammed head-on into Yu Guanhai and his companion, the "beings of light," and suddenly detonated. Red light burst in all directions as a violent magnetic field spread outward. The surrounding water vapor and air were instantly superheated, resulting in a massive explosion.
The sound echoed through the empty mountain forest, now filled with swirling steam. Even from more than ten meters away, Lei Yi, Daoist Bailong, and the others could feel the scorching temperature. The fine hairs on their skin showed signs of being singed; if their clothes hadn't been specially made, they probably would have been damaged.
'This kid... he didn't cause massive damage to his own body by overdrawing on the Natural Magnetic Field, did he?'
Seeing this level of power, Lei Yi's eyes filled with worry.
Three seconds later, the smoke cleared. A shallow, five-meter-wide crater had been blasted into the ground, centered on Yu Guanhai and his companion. For about forty meters in every direction, the intense heat had evaporated the snow, exposing the bare mountain rock.
Yu Guanhai and his companion stood at the center of the explosion, their arms hanging limply at their sides. The silvery-white light on their forearms had been dispersed, and blood was trickling down. It seemed that taking the explosion head-on had left them injured.
The next moment, however, the Moonlight Power from the rest of their bodies swiftly enveloped their injured arms. Their arms emitted a jade-like luster, and the wounds on their skin healed rapidly beneath the glow. After just a few seconds, the injuries were completely gone. The glow of Moonlight covered their arms once more, returning them to their complete "being of light" forms.
Shrouded in Moonlight Power, their bodies seemed to be blessed by the moon itself, possessing an unimaginable regenerative ability. This was one of the powerful trump cards of the Moon Race.
Although Zhou Yuanjue's power was terrifying enough to wound them, defeating them in a single exchange was no easy task.
Unique physical abilities and Bloodline powers—this was what made Spirit Guardians, these Descendants of ancient bloodlines, so formidable.
On the other hand, Zhou Yuanjue had not escaped the explosion unscathed. His arms, which had formed the Hand Seal, and his other exposed skin were scalded by the scorching steam, leaving patches of burns. The Nirvana Fire blazed within him, activating his body's self-repair mechanism. The burns on his skin began healing at a rate visible to the naked eye—a speed that seemed to be no slower than the regenerative ability of the Moon Race's Moonlight Power.
What they could only achieve through their bloodline, he could achieve through human potential alone.
The potential of the human body itself was in no way inferior to any Bloodline power.
The two sides faced off, and the expressions on Yu Guanhai and his companion were grave. Their opponent's strength was beyond imagination—especially that extraordinary Recovery Power, which was hardly inferior to that of their own Bloodline.
Their minds were filled with questions: when had Donghua Country produced a Saint Awakening like this?
Zhou Yuanjue slowly straightened up. That last attack had vented the rage in his heart, leaving him with a cathartic feeling. It was a pity it hadn't caused them any significant damage; the power of the Spirit Guardians was truly unique.
The scene fell silent for a moment. Both sides sized each other up, the silence thick with tension.
"Everyone, let's calm down. For now, we're still on the same side. There's no conflict here that needs to be a matter of life and death. To the Moon Race, I will personally handle the Elixir of Immortality. I guarantee it won't fall into the hands of anyone with ulterior motives. When the time comes, I will give you a full account. You can trust my character, can't you?"
Just then, Daoist Bailong stepped forward, patting the dust from his white Daoist Robe as he spoke.
