Novel Lived
Chapter 48 - Wasting a Treasure
Chapter 48:Wasting a Treasure
The moment the deep blue flame appeared,even Song Yuanqiao and the others felt a bone-chilling fear.The onlookers were even more terrified,feeling an inexplicable dread that made them instinctively step back.
It was as if even a slight touch from the flame would lead to their immediate demise.
The crowd stared intently at the flame,their hearts trembling:
“What is that?Did Song Yuanqiao call it Pure Yang True Fire?”
“Who on earth is this junior brother?Even without being present,he can so easily stir up the world and even suppress Heaven-Man masters.Could he have already reached the level of an immortal on earth?”
“Is this Wudang’s eighth disciple really that terrifying?”
“Why have we never heard of him?What kind of martial art is this,so bizarre and astounding!!”
The crowd was utterly shocked and full of speculation.
In this way,Ning Changge made his grand entrance into the martial world of Ming.
But the most noticeable reactions came from the three monks,Du’e,Du’jie,and Du’nan.
Initially,they thought Song Yuanqiao’s advice was just a stall tactic,an attempt to bluff his way out.They never expected him to produce such a terrifying talisman so quickly!
They had seen talismans before.The Old Heavenly Master of Longhu Mountain and some legendary sword immortals could embed a fraction of their sword intent into a person,unleashing immense power.But for the Seven Heroes of Wudang to casually pull out a bunch of talismans and pose a threat even to Heaven-Man masters was beyond their imagination!
As the Pure Yang True Fire emerged,the three monks felt an intense tingling throughout their bodies.Their Golden Bodies trembled,as an unprecedented sense of doom washed over them,making their scalps tingle!
“Not good!”
The three monks cried out internally.
They wanted to speak,but it was too late.Song Yuanqiao was not one to be indecisive.
If you won’t heed advice,then taste my fire!
With a cold expression,he activated the true fire through the talisman.
Bzzz!
The Pure Yang True Fire surged,transforming into various phenomena:a true dragon,a fierce tiger,an immortal pointing the way,and a demonic wolf devouring the moon!
Under everyone’s shocked gaze,the Pure Yang True Fire engulfed the three monks!
“Ahhhhh!!!”
Horrific screams echoed from within the flame,sending chills down everyone’s spines.Even during the earlier barrage of sword qi,the monks had not uttered a sound.But now,with the fire barely touching them,they couldn’t endure.
The Pure Yang True Fire,being true essence fire,not only burned the body but also consumed the true essence and protective qi!
The three monks didn’t sit idly by;they formed a peculiar stance,maximizing the effectiveness of their Diamond Demon-Subduing Circle.
Golden light filled the air,making the very void seem to tremble.
The full power of their Golden Bodies combined,showcasing the ultimate might of Buddhist martial arts.The golden light morphed into various Shaolin techniques—fists,claws,palms—all entangling with the Pure Yang True Fire.
Masters like the White-Browed Eagle King and Golden Light Master watched in silence,awed by the power of the Golden Body,but even more so by the terrifying Pure Yang True Fire.
Without comparison,one cannot grasp the magnitude of the difference.
Despite the Golden Body’s immense power,it slowly melted under the fire’s intense heat!
The fire’s various phenomena continually tore through the golden light,causing the monks’screams to intensify.The pain of having their true essence burned was unimaginable.
The blue flame seemed inexhaustible,growing stronger as it consumed the Golden Body’s protective qi!
The three monks,once epitomes of enlightenment,now looked utterly twisted and screamed in agony.
Bang!!
With a crisp sound echoing through the sky,everyone’s attention fixed on the scene as Du’e’s Golden Body was the first to shatter!
Bang!Bang!
Two more crisp sounds followed,as Du’jie and Du’nan’s Golden Bodies also broke.
Not only that,but the Pure Yang True Fire also burned away their Heaven-Man true essence!
In other words,after this ordeal,the three Heaven-Man monks were reduced to mere husks!
The scene fell into a deathly silence,filled only with the sound of shocked and horrified gasps.
Song Yuanqiao calmly dissipated the Pure Yang True Fire,looking at the now pitiful and aged three monks without a shred of pity.They had insulted Zhang Sanfeng and deserved their fate!
As for why he didn’t kill them outright,it was unnecessary.With their true essence burned away,they would not survive more than three days without their martial prowess.No need to carry the burden of such a reputation.
Song Yuanqiao’s actions were impeccable.
The martial experts present dared not speak.Wudang’s overwhelming aura made them feel intense pressure.
Gui Hai Yi Dao from Dragon Guard Villa couldn’t help but mutter,”Is such martial art truly of this world?”
His words echoed the thoughts of many.They didn’t realize Ning Changge practiced immortal arts,merely thinking it to be peerless martial arts,stored temporarily for the Seven Heroes to use.
Unknowingly,the crowd began to have a mix of reverence and fear for the unseen eighth disciple of Wudang.
Meanwhile,Shaolin’s monks glared in anger but dared not speak out.
“What a display!Wudang certainly has impressive tactics!Truly a righteous sect!”Du’nan croaked,his voice hoarse,devoid of prior arrogance.
Mo Shenggu sneered,”Wudang is indeed a righteous sect,not like Shaolin,a place harboring filth!”
“Look closely,your Grandpa Mo doesn’t care for the Dragon-Slaying Saber!”
He drew his sword with a clang.
“This sword is named Yao Guang!”
The blade gleamed coldly.Using the Floating Cloud Rainbow Feathers technique,he appeared to flash like an immortal before the Shaolin monks,his sword light flickering without the use of any true essence.
After a series of crisp sounds,all the iron staves held by the Shaolin monks were cleanly cut in two,the cuts smooth as if encountering no resistance.
This display of sharpness left the crowd wide-eyed.
Such a treasured sword was nearly on par with the Dragon-Slaying Saber.
The Seven Heroes of Wudang stepped forward,their swords drawn.
“Sword name:Tian Shu!”
“Sword name:Tian Quan!”
…
“Sword name:Kai Yang!”
Seven peerless swords gleamed,and without any true essence enhancement,people realized just how sharp their swords were!
The crowd fell silent.
As Mo Shenggu said,with such swords in hand,they truly had no need for the Dragon-Slaying Saber!
This further confirmed that the Seven Heroes aimed to destroy the saber to prevent more chaos,making Shaolin’s actions seem even more disgraceful in comparison.
“Wudang’s heroes,high righteousness!”Gui Hai Yi Dao genuinely admired.
Others also praised.
Seeing his goal achieved,Song Yuanqiao smiled,glanced at the silent Shaolin monks,and addressed the crowd,”In that case,we invite everyone to Wudang in a month!”
“To prevent any claims that Wudang would keep the Dragon-Slaying Saber!”
He gave a look towards the Shaolin monks before leading the Wudang disciples away,with everyone watching,none daring to stop them.
The Shaolin monks’faces turned ashen.
The three monks spat blood and collapsed.
Shaolin descended into chaos again.
What was meant to bolster Shaolin’s prestige turned into a disastrous conclusion,with Shaolin suffering significant losses.
…
After leaving Shaolin,Song Yuanqiao and the others,to avoid any ambushes,used Five Elements Escape Talismans and Wind-Riding Cloud Talismans to speed their journey!
In no time,they understood what it meant to fly and escape,marveling at Ning Changge’s techniques.
In just two days,they returned to Wudang.
Upon learning that Zhang Sanfeng was in seclusion,Song Yuanqiao and the others’expressions changed.They immediately sought Ning Changge,explaining everything in detail.
“Junior Brother,this is the Dragon-Slaying Saber.”
Song Yuanqiao and the others were anxious.Initially,with both their master and junior brother around,they thought there would be no problem in a month.But now,with their master in seclusion attempting to break through to an earthly immortal,forcing him to come out could lead to failure or even a disruption in his martial path.They were unsure if their junior brother alone could handle the situation.
They realized that in a month,Wudang would be the gathering place for all heroes.
They silently cursed their own rashness.What had been a satisfying victory at Shaolin now seemed like a burden for their junior brother.
Ning Changge listened and merely smiled.
He gazed at the Dragon-Slaying Saber,its dual-colored aura shining,and exclaimed in amazement,shaking his head,”What a waste of a treasure!”