Slaying Demons: Starting with Upgrading my Calligraphy-Chapter 710 - 86: Buddha’s Palm (Part 2)

"The True Dragon Inheritance is indeed extraordinary. If you had complete True Dragon Blood, I would surely be defeated today."

A glimmer of Divine Light flickered in the pupils, Evil Maitreya, though severely weakened, still retained his eyesight.

After a bout of exchange, he had already seen through Qi Xiu's depths.

"Even without complete Dragon Blood, you, this demon monk, are fated to die today!" Exhibiting a domineering demeanor different from his true self, Qi Xiu snorted coldly, as a myriad of radiant strands emerged on his skin, resembling ink-green scales.

Summoning the protection of Dragon Scales, the palm print imprinted by Buddha's Palm on Qi Xiu's chest was gradually pulled out from his body, transforming into strands of heavy, formidable Buddha Light forced outward.

"Mercy of my Buddha, we'll see if you, the benefactor, have the skill."

Before the voice faded, two figures clashed once more, charging at each other with speed imperceptible to the naked eye. The sky was filled with constant flashes of divine light, releasing a torrent of immense qi force, crushing every inch of the void.

The surrounding area for a thousand miles turned into a chaotic blur.

Hu Tianzong, who had early on fled, removed his Crimson Great Cloak and tossed it upward, watching as it swiftly transformed into a flowing red glow, permeated with an ancient, vast aura, firmly protecting him beneath.

Retrieving the Dragon-subduing Nail, Hu Tianzong cautiously unwrapped the layers of Talisman Scripts from it.

These yellow and red Talisman Scripts were twisted and skewed, vastly different from regular Daoist Inheritance scripts, some resembling beast claws, as if created by some beastly talisman system.

Once he had removed all the scripts, a long nail as thick as a fist and the length of an arm, covered with red rust, archaic and minimalistic, was revealed before Hu Tianzong.

"Brother Dragon-subduer, it's all up to you this time."

Staring at this legendary Dragon Court Executioner nail, Hu Tianzong clasped his hands together, whispering softly, silently communicating with the long nail.

In the eyes of cultivators from the line of the Great Yi, everything in heaven and earth possesses spirit essence, from the sun, moon, and stars above, to the grass and wood below, all generated by an invisible spiritual force.

At this moment, so it was with the Dragon-subduing Nail. 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝐰𝚎𝕓𝐧𝚘𝘃𝗲𝐥.𝐜𝚘𝕞

Even as a temporary execution tool, the Dragon-subduing Nail's original nature was for single-use, not considered a magical treasure.

But with Hu Tianzong's tireless and meticulous chanting, it seemed as if the Dragon-subduing Nail had subtly changed in an ethereal manner.

Noticing this change, Hu Tianzong's lips curled faintly without a trace.

Feeling the Dragon-subduing Nail's response, he wasted no time, immediately using the techniques taught by the Grandfather, beginning to activate the Dragon Court execution tool.

After all, who knows how long Yan Huang Daoist can continue to hold out.

Evil Maitreya was seriously wounded and had been suppressed for so long, severely weakening his strength.

This was evident in his choice to assault Yan Huang Daoist with Buddha's Palm.

He needed to swiftly deal with the current opponent.

And for a Primordial Spirit True Honor, facing an opponent in the Dao Body Realm, there seemed to be no need for such urgency.

The only explanation was that Evil Maitreya felt unsure against him and Qi Xiu.

That's why, upon making a move, he resorted to using the flash move of Buddha's Palm, aiming for a decisive victory.

Yet Yan Huang Daoist's might exceeded Evil Maitreya's estimation.

The sudden Buddha's Palm not only failed to kill the opponent in one blow but led to a stalemate.

"Really wonder where Qi Xiu met this sworn brother of his, his strength is simply outrageous."

Forming an ancient Dharma Seal with his hands, Hu Tianzong glanced in his spare moment at the distant chaotic void.

He saw two indescribable figures colliding madly within it.

Buddha Light, dragon shadows, Mara Body, Heaven-Lifting Giant Claw... a series of terrifying anomalies capable of destroying the heavens and earth surged within, the exploding vast vigor powerful enough to render tens of thousands of miles into nothingness.

"To clash head-on against a Primordial Spirit True Honor to this extent, even if this Primordial Spirit True Honor is weakened to the utmost, attests to the terror of this Mystic Yellow Daoist Priest.

If it were a True Monarch of the Dao Body Realm of the same level, they'd be torn apart by him barehanded upon meeting face-to-face.

Tsk, tsk, tsk, the True Dragon Inheritance... truly terrifying!"

Seeing that the Yan Huang Daoist still showed no signs of defeat, Hu Tianzong immediately focused his attention, fully activating the Dragon-subduing Nail.

The success or failure of the event rested entirely on this Divine Nail.

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Lethean Sea Cliff, by the tidal shore.

On the high platform with gently swaying gauze curtains, Moon Sea True Venerable gently toyed with a meticulously packaged brocade box before her.

This was a gift from the Hu Family's Three Elder Masters.

"How is the situation?"

On the high platform with only Moon Sea True Venerable present, a stranger's voice suddenly appeared.

"The two little ones have already entered the Taiyin Sea Altar; they should have engaged with that bald donkey."

With an unchanged expression, the sudden appearance of the male voice seemed routine to Moon Sea True Venerable. She pushed the brocade box aside, the Profound Heart Alliance's Holder responding indifferently.

"Have you thought it through? Given the current situation, would arousing the Great Yi clan from Liaodong put on too much pressure?"

"It's fine, that Old Fox won't leave Liaodong. Our inside line has relayed a message; Hu Tianbao has been detained by the Dao Alliance.

Just this child won't summon that Old Fox's True Body.

If the matter is accomplished, even if that Old Fox is furious, he can't do anything to us."

With a gentle wave of her jade hand, an ancient city phantom abruptly appeared before Moon Sea True Venerable, desolate and vast, resembling ruins.

"By including Hu Tianzong's Myriad Yuan treasure body, the Evernight Ancient City's seal can be completely opened.

If I obtain the Prosperous Tang Legacy, I can heal my dao wounds and weather the next catastrophe.

With the great calamity of heaven and earth approaching, the Human Race will face another precarious situation.

Compared to a few children, another Primordial Spirit would give the Human Race one more degree of confidence.

I believe they will understand me."

Gazing down at the ancient city phantom before her, Moon Sea True Venerable murmured to herself, her expression indifferent, rationally terrifying.

"What you say is indeed reasonable. Even if those few young ones are highly talented, they may ultimately not achieve True Honor; even if they do, they wouldn't compare to an experienced True Venerable like the Palace Master.

Using their lives to gamble for an opportunity is quite worthwhile." The man's voice came again.

"I wasn't willing to do this either, but the young one I initially set my sights on kept encountering fortuitous opportunities, and their Human Path Merit grew heavier, even obscuring the means I placed on them.

If I forcibly seize them, the backlash from the Human Path Merit could worsen my Dao wounds.

To think I even gifted my painstakingly refined Clear Moon Cloud Robe to them, hoping to reclaim it in the future. Now it seems I'll have to wait until I've acquired the Prosperous Tang Legacy to heal my dao wounds before retrieving it from the Shenxiao Sect."

Remembering the young Daoist, suspected of having acquired the Primordial Inheritance, Moon Sea True Venerable lightly shook her head.

Since she rashly entered the Evernight Ancient City and was injured by the power guarding it, she has been searching for a suitable body for soul transfer and rebirth for years.

Yet, the Daoist Inheritance she follows is exceedingly unique, making it hard to merge with ordinary physiques.

With her next Primordial Spirit Tribulation approaching, her time is running out.

And that young Daoist, who possessed the Primordial Inheritance, was the most suitable target she'd encountered over the years.

Though those practicing the Primordial Path often faced immense karma, and many met unfortunate ends.

This Primordial Path, however, is one of the few that could perfectly inherit all her powers.

But that young Daoist was still immature; harvesting prematurely seemed unwise. To let them grow further, she even gifted her laboriously refined Clear Moon Cloud Robe, to protect his path and prevent an untimely demise.

But who would have thought...

"Truly, man's plans can't compare to the heavens'.

Raising her gaze slightly, looking up at the vast sky, Moon Sea True Venerable's eyes also showed a fleeting moment of distraction.

The Universal Calamity is nearing, with its possible direction likely to sweep across the entire Tianyuan Main Realm. As the Human Race stands as the current main character of heaven and earth, they are bound to bear the brunt.

In such a calamity, no Primordial Spirit True Honor dares claim assured survival.

If she, a Primordial Spirit True Honor suffering severe Dao wounds and in deteriorating condition, wishes to continue living, she must quickly mend her state.

Otherwise, when the great calamity descends.

Her thousands of years of Dao cultivation would ultimately become a wisp of disaster ashes.

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