Chapter 115 - Unique Beauty

“When will the Hongmeng Space open?” Jiang Wang asked.Zhen Wudi curled his lips and said, “Previously, people said that the Taixu Illusion Realm wouldn’t appear for at least a hundred years.

Who can be certain about the exact time?”

Jiang Wang nodded thoughtfully.

Perhaps, for some people at certain levels, the Taixu Illusion Realm was not a secret at all.

Human ignorance often stems simply from standing too low.

Just like those ordinary people who haven’t transcended, they probably will never know the secrets of the Fierce Beasts in their lifetimes.

What he needed to do was to become stronger as quickly as possible, to prepare for that vastly infinite future that was full of countless opportunities and inevitable challenges!

“Brother Dugu, we are friends from now on, right?”

Zhen Fatty tried to put his arm around Jiang Wang but was avoided by him.

“If Brother Zhen has something to say, just speak plainly.”

“Hehehe.” Zhen Wudi sniggered lewdly and said, “I just dueled you with the secret technique of the Heavy Mystery clan.

When you meet others in the future, don’t mention it.”

So, he comes from a family with the surname Heavy Mystery, which seems to be quite famous, thought Jiang Wang.

In fact, he had already realized during his post-battle review that the Heavy Water Shield was a complete sham.

Zhen Wudi’s secret technique was not about gathering heavy water but rather about applying gravity to Dao Techniques!

Like the water shield from their first battle, or the fireball that almost killed him in their second clash.

Such a powerful secret technique, becoming the hallmark of a renowned family, wasn’t hard to understand.

“If Brother Zhen wishes to keep it secret, naturally, I won’t speak of it,” Jiang Wang said.

“However, you’ll have to fight me a few more times.”

Joy and then bitterness appeared on Zhen Wudi’s face as he tried to persuade him, “What’s the point of dominating at the Circulation Realm level?

At this stage, the most crucial thing is to reach full completion in the three talents, to lay a solid foundation for the future Dao Journey.

Dao Techniques are means of protecting the Dao Journey, which is the core.”

“You’re absolutely right, but I’m not going to listen to you.”

“…” Zhen Wudi’s chubby face twitched.

“Even if you beat me, you can’t claim to dominate the Circulation Realm.

I haven’t even made it into the top hundred.”

“Defeating you is enough for me.”

“Brother Dugu, your vengeful spirit is really strong…”

“Brother Zhen,” Jiang Wang said seriously, “since your technique has already been revealed to me, you can use it without any concerns.

It’s much better than fighting with others and having to hold back.

Having me as an additional sparring partner, why not enjoy it?”

The successive battles between Dugu Wudi and Zhen Wudi in the Taixu Illusion Realm began from there, and in the real world, things were not calm either.

For instance, near at hand, Li Jianqiu’s reputation soared within Qinghe County’s Dao Academy, making him the most eye-catching figure among the newcomers.

The inner workings of his battle system were analyzed by everyone, revealing his primary focus to be on the Sword Dao.

The Dao Academy of Maple Forest City didn’t impart this technique; it was a mystery where he learned it from.

“Wang Blowhard” was not to be outdone either, and the reputation of the Maple Forest City Dao Academy was propped up by him, reaching new heights.

For the citizens of Maple Forest City, they felt closer to Wang Changxiang.

Li Jianqiu had always been low profile and, since entering the Qinghe County Dao Academy, had devoted himself to arduous practice.

With no ties in Maple Forest City, he hardly ever returned.

In contrast, Wang Changxiang would visit his clan every now and then, and he was very well-received by the locals.

On a broader scale, the sinister giant Ouyang Lie had reappeared, with the phantasm of Netherworld Pass dominating Yun City.

He defeated several of the debate elders in succession, his ferocity was sky-high, and he proclaimed his intent to control Yun City, warning that all dissenters will die.

At that time, Pavilion Master Ye Lingxiao of Lingxiao Pavilion emerged from seclusion, overpoweringly crushed his opponent, and sent him fleeing with serious injuries.

Throughout Yun Country, there was now martial law as they pursued Ouyang Lie and his followers.

Ouyang Lie also held another identity, that of the Great Elder of the Bone Tao.

This cult, which almost subverted Zhuang Country historically and committed countless atrocities, now seemed to be on the verge of resurgence, making everyone feel threatened.

Then someone revealed that the destruction of Xiaolin Town in the Maple Forest City Region of Qinghe County, Zhuang Country, was orchestrated by a fiend of Bone Tao.

Ouyang Lie abused the phantasm of Netherworld Pass that had been solidified during that sacrificial rite to act unruly across Yun Country.

Wei Quchibi, in order to cover up his negligence, didn’t disclose the Bone Tao’s involvement, providing Bone Tao room to expand their atrocities.

The news brought national uproar.

Following Zhu Weiwo’s rise to fame, Maple Forest City Region once again became the focus of attention, only this time, the nature of its reputation had completely changed.

Later, Wei Quchibi, in his position as City Lord, personally submitted a letter of culpability.

Of course, Dong Ah also signed that letter.

Jiang Wang was immersed in the battles within the Taixu Illusion Realm, and it wasn’t until two days later that he became aware of these events.

Other matters were by the by, but the news concerning Bone Tao made his heart skip a beat.

He finally recognized the Bone Tao, just never expected it to be in such a way.

In the deep night, as he gazed at himself in the mirror, the white bone lotus flower on his back filled him with dread.

He never approved of any evil cults, nor was he willing to admit he was part of one.

But the sudden appearance of that white bone lotus made it impossible for him to ignore such a possibility.

There was also the mysterious black candle in Tongtian Palace, and the flesh and soul restoration technique it transmitted…

All of this made Jiang Wang uneasy.

It seemed he could only ask Bai Lian about this matter.

But Bai Lian had not shown herself for a long time, and he did not know where to find her.

Bai Lian…

Bai Lian…

The name this woman casually mentioned now gave him endless conjecture.

He still owed Bai Lian one thing; he hoped that it would be over soon, yet he also hoped that it would never come.

From Jade Balance Peak to the banks of Qing River, he began to struggle again with the role he was playing, feeling confused and torn.

Fortunately…

there was still battle.

Fighting with all his might in the Taixu Illusion Realm was his antidote.

Fearless in the face of life and death, releasing everything.

The improvement in his combat abilities was his courage.

Only by continuing to grow and become stronger could he feel capable of contending with those things that made him uneasy.

In his spars with Zhen Wudi, he finally managed to win occasionally.

Out of ten battles, he could win one or two.

There was no helping it, the self-liberating Zhen Wudi was truly invincible.

The secret techniques of Heavy Mystery, whether it was the Fake Instant Cast state or manipulation of the Dao Technique gravity, were at a monstrous level.

When fighting others, Zhen Wudi had to disguise himself to avoid revealing his roots.

He did not need to do so with Jiang Wang.

Once the fatty activated the Fake Instant Cast state and instantly threw out Dao Techniques with enhanced gravity, Jiang Wang would be smashed to death if he was not careful.

Jiang Wang estimated that to truly gain the upper hand in a head-on fight, he would need to have a complete mastery of the Four Spirits Body Refinement Technique and to have carved the Instantaneous Dao Arts in Tongtian Palace.

But by that time, he would no longer be in the Circulation Realm.

This was not his problem, but a matter of the innate disparity between the two.

The loss of power flowed away like water while Zhen Fatty earned more than he could close his mouth about.

But the enhancement of combat ability was an endless pursuit.

When he was down to 3,000 points of power, Jiang Wang encountered a bottleneck.

The Purple Qi Eastward Sword Art had been upgraded to its limit, unless he had a breakthrough understanding of Sword Dao.

The Four Spirits Body Refinement Technique required time and could not be rushed.

Naturally, his attention turned to the Dao Technique passed down by Dong Ah—the Flame Flower.

But this Dao Technique was difficult; as an upper-grade B-level Dao Technique, it was meant to be used by cultivators at the Complete Cycle Realm.

For Jiang Wang, at the Circulation Realm, it was somewhat forced.

Yet he had chosen to cultivate the Vermilion part of the Four Spirits Body Refinement Technique after the Azure Dragon part, with the intent to improve his affinity and control of fire elemental power so he could master the Flame Flower ahead of time.

This was the strongest Dao Technique he could master at this stage.

However, even with the help of Control Elemental Power Technique, he could prepare the early stages of Flame Flower, but always got stuck at the “blossoming” phase.

Jiang Wang flipped through Dong Ah’s notes to find the reason, when his eyes suddenly stopped on a sentence.

He had read it many times before, but always overlooked it because it seemed like a casual exclamation.

That sentence was: “Every flower has its own unique beauty.”

Jiang Wang tried to understand this sentence.

So, why does every flower possess its own unique beauty?

Because they are naturally formed, and that is why they break free from uniformity.

Jiang Wang closed the notebook.

He had found the problem.