Starting My Cultivation With Time Management

Chapter 259: 51 Polar Thunder Light, Slaying the Dragon Lady

Chapter 259: Chapter 51 Polar Thunder Light, Slaying the Dragon Lady
 

At last, Wen Yang also let out a sigh of relief after resolving the Two-faced Ghost issue.

Coming to his senses, he saw Gu Lie move closer to him and whisper,

“How did it go? How much did you comprehend?”

“What ‘comprehend how much’…” Wen Yang had just started to furrow his brow in question when he immediately realized what was being asked.

Ever since they had left the Eastern Emperor Divine Palace, it had been Gu Lie who was paving the way and clearing the path, utilizing his Blood-colored Flying Sword and speed-focused footwork as his primary tactics.

The reason being that the cultivators from the Asura Path of Iron City Mountain mainly relied on the Sword Control Technique for combat at the Foundation Establishment Realm.

However, the appearance of the Demon Buddha had pointed Gu Lie down a new path.

This individual had access to all of Gu Lie’s cultivation techniques, including those he had learned and was currently learning, and even possessed a Cultivation Level at the Soul Storing Rank of Golden Core Realm, executing tactics that were significantly more mature than Gu Lie’s current methods, by who knows how many times over.

Therefore, after dealing with the Demon Buddha, Gu Lie also took the time to summarize his experience and, referencing the opponent’s method of fighting, integrated the incomplete Blood Drinking Rage Dharma Body with the familiar Asura Sword Control Technique from the Asura Path, developing a new tactical direction.

Although his initial attempt resulted in getting blown up by the Two-faced Ghost upon their first encounter, that was because the opponent had a realm that completely overpowered him! The Multiriver Cold Technique naturally countered close-quarter enemies, but it didn’t mean that Gu Lie’s new attempt was meaningless.

Thinking along these lines, might he also learn something from the Two-faced Ghost’s combat techniques?

For instance, using the Multiriver Cold Technique to form a defensive layer in close quarters, forcing the enemy to rely on long-range Sword Control attacks, and then countering with the Bonesplitting Expansion Technique?

Combining what he had just seen from the Two-faced Ghost, Wen Yang felt as if a moment of enlightenment surged up in him.

The group continued on their way, passing through the side hall, which led directly to the rear hall.

If the side hall served as the place where disciples waiting to enter the hall resided, the rear hall was where immortals would go after leaving the main hall. While the main hall might receive visiting cultivators from other factions, the rear hall was typically out of bounds for outsiders.

Upon entering the rear hall, the group saw orderly desks and complete incense burners, with purple-gold pillars draped in curtains embroidered with golden thread featuring big characters:

“Primordial Eight Majestic Dragon Script Sutra”

Ineffable is the beginning of the Dao, manifest is the remainder of the Dao, to know the beginning is to align with the progenitor of the Primordial, to know the remainder is to pact with the pivot of Yin and Yang…

Long Xiaoqi managed only a glance before her eyes widened, as though she were committing the contents to memory at full speed.

Wei Dongliu also took a casual look and instructed Ah Jing to record it, then turned toward the mirror wall on the right side.

At the far end of the rear hall, away from the main hall, was an enormous mirrored surface on the wall. A figure rapidly approached from within, and in an instant, stepped out of the mirror—it was a delicately beautiful little girl, her face devoid of any monstrous traits, a stark contrast to her previous mirrored image with long whiskers and a large mouth.

“Xiaoqi?” She stared at Long Xiaoqi and said in a low voice, “Do you still remember who you are…?”

Before the words were fully out, Long Xiaoqi, with a speed akin to teleportation, dashed in front of her, and with right fist swung hard!

In a hurried defense, the little girl managed an immediate response, clashing fist to fist with Long Xiaoqi head-on.

Both took a half step back simultaneously, trying to diffuse the collision’s force; the immense power shattered the floor beneath their feet and sent tremors violently through the ground.

Wen Yang swiftly used Sword Control to float in the air while Gu Lie stabilized himself with the Iron Horse Bridge, but Jiang Liyan wasn’t so steady, trying to grab onto Wei Dongliu for support, only to clutch at thin air and nearly tumble to the ground.

Great Demon Lord Wei had already charged forward, commanding the Flying Sword to slash at the little girl. She, however, countered with a backhand punch and sent the Myriad Demons Evil Spirit Sword flying back.

Feeling the robust force transmitted through the sword, Wei Dongliu’s expression darkened slightly.

Well, isn’t she blatantly disregarding any attempt to hide her Demon Race identity? Oh, it’s the mirror simulation—never mind, then.

Calling the Myriad Demons Evil Spirit Sword back with a gesture, Demon Lord Wei sneered darkly and pinched a few Sword Technique signs, ready to show off his skills.

The Myriad Demons Evil Spirit Sword shot out again, and the little girl, who was fighting with Long Xiaoqi, impatiently grabbed for it, only to be outmaneuvered when the sword jolted in a ‘Z’ shape, easily evading her grasp.

Gu Lie, who was lying in wait to make a move, saw this masterful display of the Sword Control Technique and instantly felt an instinctual fear surge from his heart, his scalp tingling with dread.

This move, known as “Vertical and Horizontal Interweave” within the Shushan Sword Control Technique, involved the Flying Sword shooting out vertically and, when encountering a block or barrier, shifting horizontally in a lightning-fast motion to bypass the defense and thrust forward rapidly.

Since this move demanded such a high level of reaction speed and manipulation skill from the Sword Immortal, of all the disciples in the Foundation Establishment Realm of Shushan, fewer than ten could perform it… and each of them was a major concern for the Asura Path.

Like the Weed-Cutting Sword Immortal An Zhisu, and the four powerhouses of Shushan—Lin Duanshan, Duan Fenhai, Guan Shanyue, and Ling Poyun—as well as rising stars like Sima Changyan and Bi Sheng, each of them someone not to be trifled with.

With such exquisite swordsmanship from Great Demon Lord Wei, Gu Lie needed only a few glances to judge that his skill was not inferior to that of the four powerhouses, and even comparable to the prowess of the Weed-Cutting Sword Immortal!

The little girl facing him hadn’t expected Wei Dongliu to strike in such a manner, and was directly impaled in the throat by that otherworldly sword thrust.

She tensed the muscles in her neck, stopping the gushing blood instantaneously from the wound, then grasped the hilt of the Myriad Demons Evil Spirit Sword, seemingly immune to pain as she pulled it out and continued to swing it, hacking at Long Xiaoqi.

Long Xiaoqi, unaware that his opponent had been unarmed just a moment before and now wielded a sword, was caught off guard and suddenly marked with several wounds.

Wei Dongliu secretly formed a hand sign, and the Myriad Demons Evil Spirit Sword vibrated intensely, struggling to break free from the little girl’s grip.

Realizing that there were others watching, he understood that he couldn’t continue like this.

To maintain the prestige of a mysterious power player, he had to play one of his trump cards!

Wei Dongliu advanced with a cold laugh, reaching out to retrieve the Myriad Demons Evil Spirit Sword, while the little girl landed a heavy counterpunch that sent Long Xiaoqi staggering back, then spun around, her sword lunging toward Wei Dongliu.

Great Demon Lord Wei expertly sidestepped, his hand striking down on the sword.

True Spirit Seal Sword Technique!

At that moment, his back to the trio, he stretched out his five fingers, covering the black light of the Polar Thunder in his palm.

Everyone saw the Great Demon Lord Wei “pat” his own Immortal Sword, after which the sword immediately burst into an intense black radiance, causing the little girl’s face to change dramatically, as she hastily released her hold and abandoned the sword.

But it was already too late, the Polar Thunder, designed to specifically counter the Dragon Clan, surged through the sword hilt into her arm, wrecking havoc along her meridians like a force seizing territory.

Forced to use her left hand, she grabbed her right arm and tore it off at the shoulder.

On his side, Wei Dongliu gestured with his hand and the Myriad Demons Evil Spirit Sword, now covered in Polar Thunder, returned to his grip, and he continued his assault on her.

Having been covertly wounded by the Polar Thunder, she didn’t dare to parry and quickly turned to flee, only to be blocked by Long Xiaoqi cutting off her escape.

With combined attacks from the front and rear, they successfully executed the Dragon maiden.

Long Xiaoqi breathed a sigh of relief, then suddenly braced herself, retreating a few steps. Her gaze towards the black sword in Wei Dongliu’s hand was clearly tinted with intense wariness and fear.

That thing… was obviously some kind of Cultivation Technique specifically designed to counter the Dragon Clan, but she had no idea what it was or how to counter it.

Hmm, I haven’t offended this Wei fellow before, have I? I should be able to live and get back home this time.

On the journey following this incident, I definitely must not conflict with him…

Long Xiaoqi thought to herself, forciung a smile on her usually expressionless face, she said:

“Thank you for your assistance, Fellow Daoist Wei.”

Wei Dongliu did not reply, merely dissipated the True Spirit Seal Sword Technique expressionlessly, allowing Long Xiaoqi to quietly release a breath of relief.