activa-t Chapter 71 Prajna Vajra
Chapter 71 Prajna Vajra
After Xiao Pingzhe and Li Chan secretly entered the city, the city lord Wang Hui arranged for them to stay in Dengfeng Pavilion in the city lord's mansion.
After the secret banquet arranged by Wang Hui, the two returned to the pavilion.
Dressed in purple, Xiao Pingzhe arrived at the balcony with great confidence and saw Li Chan standing by the railing, his gaze fixed on the direction of the Cao residence.
"Old Li seemed somewhat melancholy."
"I don't know if it's because I'm getting old, but I'm suddenly feeling particularly attached to the concept of inheritance."
Li Chan withdrew his gaze. The lights of thousands of homes stretched out beneath his feet like a sea, but he felt an extraordinary sense of desolation and loneliness.
"For many years, I have been investigating demons and the demonic sect, determined to take revenge. But after the demons and my enemies turned to dust, I realized that the years I spent in the Cao family were the only time I could call it living."
Xiao Pingzhe's face showed admiration: "Old Li's great perseverance and determination are truly admirable."
Hatred had sustained him to this point, but when he finally ended the heavy karma and wanted to find a glimmer of warmth in the canvas of life, Li Chan realized that it was pitifully little. His old master Cao, who had been by his side for many years, had passed away, and he didn't think much of the incompetent head of the family who remained. In fact, only his exceptionally talented female disciple was worth taking care of.
Oh, and there's another kid I took in on a whim.
"Now there's another layer of cause and effect. Those two demons in Flying Dragon Mountain must be completely eradicated!" Li Chan said in a low voice.
"Now that I, the exorcist, have arrived, I will naturally deal with these two demons. Elder Li, there is no need to worry."
Li Chan looked at the confident young man with an air of invincibility, and although he disliked this attitude, he couldn't retaliate.
He was only in his early twenties, yet he was already dressed in purple. According to the official ranks of the Great Yong Dynasty, the purple-robed demon slayers who traveled the world held the official rank of fifth grade, the same as Wang Hui. However, the latter had no choice but to show him respect.
The reason is that in this world where demons and monsters run rampant, the Demon Suppression Division holds a transcendent position. When someone of Ziyi's level travels to various places, local officials must cooperate with them. In fact, if a local official resigns, Ziyi has the right to act expediently.
There is a type of person who is born into nobility, possesses extraordinary talent, and has never tasted failure. He is arrogant and repulsive, but he has the capital to be arrogant, and that capital is extremely substantial.
Li Shan could only helplessly deal with such a person.
Xiao Pingzhe said confidently, "I am appreciated by the Marquis. I have come here alone and I will surely sweep away the wicked and pacify the demons."
"Lord Yujian is indeed a peerless hero. The fact that he appreciates you shows that he believes you have a limitless future."
Xiao Pingzhe laughed heartily, "That's for sure. One day, I too will be able to suppress demons, be granted a title, and be unparalleled in the world."
Li Shan remained silent, letting him let his confidence explode.
With his smile fading, Xiao Pingzhe said solemnly, "However, the city is currently rife with demonic forces, the mountains are infested with monsters, and there are numerous powerful figures from various sects coveting the Earth Marrow Green Lotus. Even I, the Demon Exorcist, feel at a loss as to where to begin. Right now, the powerful Huang family and the Cao family in the city are about to engage in a major battle, which happens to involve Elder Li's concerns. Why don't we start from here and see how we can clear away the complex and corrupt situation in the city?"
Li Chan stroked his beard and slowly said, "In troubled waters, some people often can't hold back. Since we came here secretly, it's a good opportunity to remain hidden and see what kind of people these are."
Xiao Pingzhe continued, "It's a good opportunity to see Elder Li's two disciples. I heard that Elder Li's female disciple aspires to become a celestial seedling of the Ziyang Sect. I guess the people from the Ziyang Sect may arrive soon, or even... already in the city."
Li Chan paused for a moment, then said, "Perhaps her future achievements will not be less than yours."
Xiao Pingzhe smiled nonchalantly, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.
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The sunlight is falling.
Song Shen sat alone on the small bed and opened the control panel.
[Essence of Dao Fruit: Three Years and Four Months]
【Skill and Deeds: Seventeen Years and Three Months】
……
Song Shen thought to himself that since breaking through to the strongest realm of power, it had become difficult to make progress. He often only made a few percent progress in twenty years. After a moment's thought, he took out the Heavenly Fire Blade Technique that he had obtained from the Heavenly Fire Blade.
"Humanity follows the laws of Heaven. The swordsmanship of the Fire Path is probably no worse than other martial arts."
Without much thought, Song Shen poured five years of his lifespan into it for the time being.
[At this moment, you have already mastered both the Wind and Thunder sword techniques, making you a rare master of the sword. Upon seeing the Heavenly Fire Sword Technique, you are captivated and become engrossed in it.]
In your first year, you mastered the Heavenly Fire Blade Technique to a high level, thanks to your years of experience in swordsmanship. You were pleasantly surprised to find that your training speed was incredibly fast.
[In the second year, after you have mastered all the techniques, you find that the real challenge has just begun. But you are already used to it all and devote yourself to the practice of the sword technique without any impatience. Three years later, you break through to the unity level of the Heavenly Fire Sword Technique. A year later, you completely stabilize your realm and comprehend a wisp of the essence of the Heavenly Fire Sword Technique.]
……
"It took five years to unite them."
Song Shen scratched his head, wondering whether he should continue to infuse his lifespan into the lifespan calculation.
To my shame, ever since I got used to using lifespan calculations, I haven't been as diligent in practicing martial arts as I used to be.
After thinking for a moment, Song Shen continued to send the remaining skill and Dao fruit time into it.
[In the profound enlightenment of man and sword as one, you have traversed for nine long years, finally grasping the essence of power. But only now do you realize that what stands before you is the enormous chasm between the state of oneness and the state of power.]
……
"It's that bottleneck again."
Song Shen sighed softly, glanced at the remaining two years, and instead of spending that time on the Heavenly Fire Saber Technique, poured it into the Mighty Vajra Palm.
[Your Vajra Palm technique has long been mastered, its moves and intents fully integrated. A year later, having learned this simple, effective, purely forceful palm technique to its limit, you can now unleash a powerful and explosive force with every strike, capable of shattering rocks and splitting metal. But unexpectedly, you discover that this already refined palm technique can also generate softness from its hardness. Overjoyed, you continue along this path, and another year later, you have transformed the Vajra Palm into a technique that combines hardness and softness, a silent thunderclap.]
[You turned the impossible into the possible, and overjoyed, you named this brand-new palm technique the Vajra Prajna Palm.]
Song Shen glanced at the panel; the palm technique had indeed been changed to:
【Prajna Vajra Palm (Limit Breaking - Harmony of Hardness and Softness 1%)】
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bed,
Song Shen opened his eyes, and the next second he moved with godlike speed, appearing in front of the giant iron stake and lightly striking out with his palm.
There was no change at the touch, but thunderous sounds came from inside the iron stake, like silent claps of thunder. Several clear small holes appeared on the surface of the iron stake, making it look quite terrifying.
"Now it does seem like it."
However, time was also running out, so Song Shen immediately poured the time from the Essence Dao Fruit into the Hunyuan Gong, making further progress in the enemy blood level.
[Hun Yuan Gong Level 7, 32%]
……
"We're getting closer and closer to the innate level. Let's end our bedtime practice here tonight."
Song Shen lay down and went to sleep.