A Long Grind to Daoist Monarch
Chapter 437 - 261: Breaking Through Three Realms, Divine Soul True Aspect
Bai Qi was originally sitting quietly on a large rock, waiting patiently, but the opportunity promised by his master never arrived.
His cultivation of heart and mind had long opened his eyes, nose, and ears. His spiritual sense was exceptionally keen,
and he quickly sensed a tattered scripture flying back and forth over his head.
Buzzing incessantly, it resembled a fly.
"Once and again, and yet again, truly too much!"
Master Bai Qi’s face was as calm as water, but he felt quite displeased in his heart.
He was certified by the Daoist Official of Yihai Prefecture as having unparalleled aptitude, his exuberant spiritual aura like a beacon in the dark night.
Even if not shining for miles around, its radiance should not be ignored, treated like mere rocks and grass?
The "opportunities" in the Inner Scenic Land were truly too disrespectful.
Not giving him any face at all!
Bai Qi temporarily suppressed his annoyance, looking at the broken scripture carved in stone, and pondered:
"This thing itself has no eyes, and with Master Qi’s breathtaking talent, it’s normally unshowy. Forced grace isn’t sweet, let opportunity go then..."
When the "Unblemished Scripture" flew over his head for the fourth time, Bai Qi felt a bit uneasy.
He was never one to make undue efforts; could any opportunity be greater than the Upper Sect Divine Soldiers?
Today you ignore me, but someday you’ll reach for what you can’t attain!
After a moment of thought, Master Bai Qi’s patience waned, and he was about to get up and leave.
However, the Nanming Li Fire hidden in his brow quietly conveyed:
"Qi Lang, my master once said, opportunities are favored by fortune but require personal effort as well.
Since this item has appeared before you, it suggests a connection between you two, and its repeated circling indicates significant fate.
The saying goes, heaven’s gift not taken invites regret.
Qi Lang, we must learn to seize opportunities."
The buzzing chant of the Nanming Li Fire, like a child’s pretense of age, was endearingly cute.
Evidently imitating the speech of a previous master.
"Well said! This opportunity is shown to me by heaven; I wish to obtain it, which aligns with human desire.
My master often taught that heaven follows human wishes. If I don’t take it, not only am I defying my own heart but also opposing the will of heaven. How wonderful, how wonderful!"
Bai Qi’s eyes brightened, a thought arose in his mind, and suddenly the world seemed broader.
He couldn’t help but reflect that he was too honest; silver must be earned by one’s hands, and opportunities are the same.
How could he sit and wait for one to fall into his lap?
Wouldn’t that make him a lazy idler!
"Diligence leads to wealth, self-effort is the true doctrine! Brother Xiao Jian, help me knock down that tattered scripture!"
Bai Qi immediately issued the order, a slender sword mark appeared on his brow instantly, like a vertical eye opening, reflecting the stone scripture.
"Alright, alright."
The Nanming Li Fire was elated, seemingly having waited for this moment.
A brilliant three-foot sword light suddenly emerged, like blazing intense light, fiercely slashing at the "Unblemished Scripture" as it faded into the void.
Clang!
"Hiss!"
Bai Qi’s upright body on the big rock slightly shook, his skin trembled, and he took a sharp breath.
The abundant Qi Blood within his flesh seemed like a dam burst, pouring out dramatically, nearly drained by a quarter.
The might of the Divine Soldiers—terrifying indeed!
"Raising four or five swords is nothing, but driving the Nanming Li Fire is indeed unexpectedly exhausting."
Bai Qi gradually alleviated the sudden emptiness and weakness in his limbs and bones, his backbone trembled and surged, driven by several times of inhaling and exhaling, letting the scorching thick marrow flood forth.
Then, he straightened his waist, stood up straight, jumped down and stepped on the buzzing stone scripture, laughing "Jie jie jie."
"Finally fell into my hands!"
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"Ah Qi, why is your laughter like someone from the Demon Dao? Blame the unruly disciple for corrupting good children! Opportunities shouldn’t be taken by force..."
Chen Xing, preparing to retreat in secret, twitched his eyes. The "Unblemished Scripture" handed down by Pimo King was a spiritual thing; it couldn’t be seized like this.
If it were possible, why would a grandson have to act?
"The classic techniques of the Four Reversals Demon Sect, each is a rare material conceived from the void.
Even if captured or stored securely, they can vanish into thin air, truly unpredictable..."
Chen Xing sighed helplessly; this was why he hoped Ah Qi would attract the "Unblemished Scripture" with unparalleled aptitude.
"I actually think your grandson did well! All talk of heaven’s will, opportunity, fortune boils down to brothel girls; if your purse is empty, they won’t pay you a glance, but spend lavishly and they want to adorn you."
Chen Yin, having been knocked unconscious, rubbed his head, seemingly sitting up in shock:
"A Daoist of the White Sun Sect must have this indomitable spirit that disregards everything under heaven!
Chen Xing, considering Ah Qi, I won’t hold that punch against you, but next time, don’t blame me for taking action!"
Chen Xing looked puzzled, sincerely asked:
"I hit myself, what does it have to do with you? Furthermore, Lord Sect Leader with such prowess, why reside within my body? Have the courage to arm wrestle with Yan Xin!"
Chen Yin upon hearing this, felt his Divine Soul tremble violently as if his weak spot had been pinched.
After several breaths, he calmed down, consoling himself that now he was like a fallen tiger bullied by dogs.
Once he seized the flesh of Old Thief Erzhu, re-entered the Divine Techniques Secret Realm, he would settle accounts with Chen Xing after.
"Lord Sect Leader is magnanimous; I can’t be bothered to argue with a crude Martial Artist like you. Humph, I want to see how your grandson manages the "Unblemished Scripture!"
Chen Xing sighed deeply; a forced bond isn’t sweet, estimating that Ah Qi’s entanglement with the "Unblemished Scripture" would lead to no concrete result.