pappabearbooks Chapter 490 - 451: True Martial Great Emperor, Peerless Fists and Sword, and Lao Meng’s Aura!
Chapter 490 - 451: True Martial Great Emperor, Peerless Fists and Sword, and Lao Meng’s Aura!
The Luo Tian Grand Rite is the most solemn ritual of the Daoist sect, meaning "to gather all heavens and earths, a grand sacrificial ceremony".The purpose of this action by the Celestial Master Mansion is to borrow the divine power of the incense to suppress the mountain’s evils!
Chen Tuan said in a deep voice:
"A good deed, Wudang should naturally go forth to assist in our Dao’s prosperity."
The other leaders also responded one after another:
"Averting disasters and transcending tribulations, reaching up to the heavens, suppressing mountain evils, it should be thus!"
"Now as we meet the Luo Tian Grand Rite, it is indeed time to show our true Wudang spirit!"
Upon hearing everyone’s words, a hearty laugh came from the grandmaster’s chair.
Then, a stream of clear energy surged forth, drifting and fading away.
"Then I shall go, you all make preparations, on the morrow, we will search the mountains and exorcise demons!"
"Good!"
...
After Xu Daozong left, Chen Tuan and other leaders discussed and deliberated over the Luo Tian Grand Rite.
Finally, everyone requested Chen Tuan to set a program as a rule.
Chen Tuan, highly respected and the eldest Daoist of Wudang, also Xu Daozong’s direct junior brother.
Whenever a significant event occurs in the mountain, it is he who decides the final decision.
Chen Tuan did not hold back, cupping his hands and saying:
"Brother Jingeshi, Brother Ziyu, I ask you both to go to Dragon Tiger Mountain and discuss the Grand Rite with the Celestial Master Mansion.
Brother Miao Chang, I need to enter seclusion to commune with the Great Emperor and make preparations in advance, so I entrust all matters on the mountain to you."
The three nodded and said:
"Brother Chen Tuan, you work hard. The matter of the Great Emperor is significant, leave the rest to us."
As the leader of the True Martial Sect, Chen Tuan always bore the responsibility of conducting rituals to the True Martial Great Emperor.
Seeing that everyone had no objections to his arrangements, he continued:
"The whispering in the mountains is a top-tier Great Demon, and the planning of the Grand Rite cannot be completed in a short time, it will be hard on the two junior brothers."
Zhang Jingshi, head of the Songxi Sect, waved his hand and said:
"It’s no bother, where is practicing martial arts not practice? I just want to have another bout with the Dragon Tiger Master, to spread our Quanzhen reputation."
Chen Tuan chuckled bitterly a couple of times, saying nothing.
In terms of martial prowess, among the four, Daoist Zhang Jingshi of the Songxi Sect is the most capable.
Mastery in both fist and sword, he is known as the "Three Practical Combat Celestial King in Front of the Daoist Gate."
While Zhang Ziyu, leader of the Sanfeng Sect, is the most profound practitioner among Wudang’s "Four Celestial Kings".
The Tai Chi Heart Method Divine Skill he practices is close to the perfection of the Celestial King realm.
He is also, on Wudang Mountain, the Daoist closest to the Seven-Limit Great Saint Realm.
The reason Chen Tuan had him go with Zhang Jingshi to Dragon Tiger Mountain.
Is because this Brother Ziyu’s head got heated, Zhang Jingshi could suppress him a bit.
To prevent internal discord before the Grand Rite even begins...
The two accepted their orders and left, Chen Tuan smiled and cupped his hands to the Taiyi Sect leader Cheng Miao Chang:
"The matters on the mountain, I entrust to you, Brother Miao Chang, I too am going."
"No problem, Brother, please."
Cheng Miao Chang, known for his stability, acts according to the rules.
Entrusting him with matters concerning Wudang University and Wudang Mountain, Chen Tuan felt at ease.
He nodded slightly, and his figure vanished from where he stood.
Before long.
In front of Wudang’s Yuxu Palace, above the door hangs the plaque [North Star True Martial Mysterious Heavenly Great Emperor].
At this time, Chen Tuan holds the [True Martial Dao Scripture] in his left hand, and the [Northern Dark March Severed Demon Heroic Sword] in his right, walking through it.
Ultimately, he stood solemn outside the main hall.
The two things in his hand are the core heritage of True Martial.
Unlike the heritage items of other "petty gods and minor Buddhas".
In his hands, they are embodiments of divine power, capable of subduing all demons and monsters, they possess "magical might".
Only the leader of the True Martial Sect may possess these two items.
Chen Tuan’s eyes held reverence, bowing his head and holding his breath, filled with piety and awe.
Because enshrined in the center of the hall is the True Martial Great Emperor.
The Great Emperor with loose hair and a sword, a golden crown shining like the sun, eyes containing thunder, truly the foremost immortal in history for subduing demons.
Chen Tuan offered the core heritage items in his hand before the statue, then stood gazing at it for a long while.
Then, he solemnly looked skyward, chanting:
"Barefoot steps on turtle and snake, black robe covers stars and constellations, majesty intimidates the three realms, the divine light of the Great Emperor shines through the ages!"
...
That same night, Danjiangkou City.
Meng Chuan picked up his phone and dialed.
[Daoist Wang, I’ve arrived at Danjiangkou, when will you come to pick me up?]
Daoist Wang, is none other than the long-unseen Wudang Daoist Wang Ye, met during the Supernova competition.
Luo Guanyun’s good friend, direct disciple of Grandmaster Zhao.
He is now the first Martial Arts Master at the Great Limit, known as [Perfect Awareness Life: Wang Ye].
"Perfect" represents the shape of Tai Chi, "Awareness" represents the intent of Tai Chi, "Life" represents the ceaseless state of existence.
Though explained this way, it does sound quite grandiose.
But Meng Chuan always felt this pompous title sounded awful, and it was a mouthful to pronounce.
Wang Ye, however, was very pleased, believing himself quite clever.
He claimed that these three words fit together, encompassing Daoist intent and martial arts mysteries.
He even bluntly told Meng Chuan he "didn’t recognize his value".
After a brief chat, Meng Chuan brought up the real matter.
He wanted to ask Wang to show the way to teach a lesson to Xiao Heizi.
That person who kept bashing him online, saying it was some Tai Chi center or training school, here he comes...
On the other end of the phone, Wang Ye chuckled:
[Lao Meng, send me your address, we’ll meet tomorrow morning.]
[No problem.]
Having a local guide makes everything convenient.
...
The next morning, while Meng Chuan was practicing in the hotel, Daoist Wang arrived as promised.
Upon opening the door for Wang Ye, he looked down at Daoist Wang.
The aura is indeed much stronger, and it’s pretty evenly matched with Xu Qingfeng... should be all good.
Recently, Xu Qingfeng apprenticed under Taoist Qi, rapidly advancing in martial arts, so it’s really uncertain.
Meng Chuan led Wang Ye into the room and poured a cup of tea, smiling:
"Long time no see, Daoist Wang."
Wang Ye was extremely surprised to see Meng Chuan grow significantly taller again.
He has been diligently training hard skills, how come he doesn’t see any visible "developmental promotion" effects.
Ultimately, he attributed it to extraordinary talent.
After all, Meng Chuan is now quite famous.
Not only within Northern United University, but also recognized in the Great Chu Martial Arts Realm as the only possessor of the Horizontal Training Holy Body.
He couldn’t compare with this kind of "freak"...
"Whoa, Breaking Two really has a different aura, long time no see, Brother Meng."
"Did Daoist Wang subdue the Dragon Demon? Have you still been watching martial arts action movies lately?"
Previously, Wang Ye’s desire was stirred by the Dragon Demon, and Meng Chuan was curious about this.
When others cultivate Cyan Netherworld Dragon Lock Body, is the Dragon Demon dismissed once they achieve mastery?
"... Don’t slander me, I’ve never watched that kind of thing, okay?
But it’s almost subdued, the Dragon Demon is getting weaker, and the cultivation technique is nearing mastery."
"Got it."
Meng Chuan contemplated, realizing he was indeed an exception.
Dragon Demon, Tao Heart, and perhaps other symbolic creatures in the future.
These things seemingly could be influenced by the diverse traits within his body, causing uniqueness.
All became different, having "spirituality."
Reflecting on its cause, he could only attribute it to the aspect of [traits].
With more traits acquired through breaking limits, what will his physique mutate into in the future? What divine anomalies might it possess? He himself didn’t know...
"However, as long as there’s the Flesh Flower trait, maintaining a human shape is enough..."
It’s not only him; other martial artists who constantly break boundaries in cultivation are also on a path of [body mutation].
...
After finishing breakfast tea with Wang Ye, Meng Chuan proceeded to the "Zhengyang Tai Chi Studio."
"Martial artists in the ancient martial era would be figures creating sects, so why bother with someone running a training class?"
Wang Ye curiously asked.
He knew about Meng Chuan’s online feud with the other party but felt it wasn’t necessary.
"It’s not about squabbling; mainly, it’s impeding my ability to make money."
Meng Chuan shrugged and said casually.
He initially didn’t care about these things, but this Tai Chi studio kept slandering him online, and quite a number of people believed it, impacting his online course sales.
Moreover, the other party benefited significantly, feeding off his negative publicity.
Karma might not be swift, but the day will come.
Today, Meng Chuan had to show the other party that making money isn’t that easy...
...
Meanwhile, Zhu Yun and others from Demon Summoning Hall were secretly lurking outside the city.
Zhu Yun is the high priest of Jiangcheng branch and one of Hall Master Li Xiao’s right-hand men, possessing high authority.
Leading another six-time limit breaker and many subordinates, they came with the determination to kill Meng Chuan.
Zhu Yun and the other planned one to consume Meng Chuan’s shadow stone, while the other executed the kill.
However, regardless of what happens, taking action at the foot of Wudang Mountain meant neither would survive.
Ascending to the Divine Kingdom was the final destination...
After communicating with the subordinates in the city via phone, Zhu Yun secretly sneered.
"Finally, it’s happening..."
He was well aware of Meng Chuan’s talent.
The thought of slaying a future enemy of the Divine Master excited him.
Achieving such an act to ease the Divine’s concerns, when in the Divine Kingdom later.
He would definitely be among the favored ones beside the Divine Master, undoubtedly.
Zhu Yun never considered failure; six-time limit breaking already made him akin to a Martial Arts Master.
He and his teammate would act separately, and once the shadow stone was consumed...
Handling a minor two-limit would be a walk in the park.
...
From Jin, Li Xiao was heading towards the vicinity of Taihang.
On the road, he received a phone report from Zhu Yun:
"Sir, Meng Chuan has already appeared in Danjiangkou, and we are now ambushing outside the city."
"Good, I won’t say much more, but Meng Chuan must die.
Later, when you ascend, please say some good words for me in front of the Divine Master."
"Sir, you’re joking. Once in the Divine Kingdom, you would still be our backbone."
"Hahaha, as long as you have that intention."
...
[Wudang Mountain], formerly known as Taihe Mountain.
After Ancestor Sanfeng spoke at the True Martial Emperor’s ceremony:
"Taihe, only True Martial is worthy."
Due to the flourishing development of Wudang Sect, coupled with imperial favor at the time.
Taihe Mountain naturally became Wudang Mountain.
From afar, the outline of Wudang Mountain was becoming clearer as Meng Chuan and Wang Ye walked and chatted.
Wang Ye laughed:
"Just now, when you released your aura, the studio owner wet his pants..."
Not only the studio owner, when Meng Chuan’s aura came out, even he was startled.
The other party was merely a two-limit master, yet Wang Ye smelled an aura similar to that of his master.
His master is a Grandmaster, and the aura could already diversify into a substantial martial arts magnetic field, incomparable to Meng Chuan.
Wang Ye knew that the only reason he had such thoughts.
Was because his aura compared to Meng Chuan showed a significant disparity.
Just the presence of the aura made their difference obvious.
But his mindset was calm; Meng Chuan being exceptional wasn’t new.
Now his realm was significantly higher than his own; just get used to it...