The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS

The second day of the second lunar month, Dragon Head-Raising.

The succession ceremony of the new Sect Leader of Zhenwu Sect attracted a good number of people. Well-meaning, malicious, friends and enemies of Qing Yu all came this day to witness the ceremony.

Although the ratio of friends to enemies was a little off, and many guests were not here for the ceremony, it was undeniable that many came, and most were prominent figures in the worldly society.

This allowed some onlookers to witness Qing Yu's power, showing everyone the weight of this suddenly emerged disciple of Xuanfa.

"It seems I have quite the reputation in the worldly society," Qing Yu stood at the edge of the cliff atop Chonghe Peak, his gaze piercing through the clouds, across the vast distance, seeing the guests arriving at the mountain foot.

His hair was loose, still a bit damp, with long white strands wantonly flying in the breeze.

Before the succession ceremony, the successor must fast for seven days and bathe before taking the position. Although Qing Yu's Realm had long transcended the need for food and bathing — not eating, drinking, or bathing for a year would mean nothing to him — the necessary rituals were still indispensable.

"Among the mountain guests, how many have come to congratulate you?" a gentle teasing voice came from behind, Xuanzhen approached with a slight chuckle.

'None at all.' Qing Yu mumbled in his heart.

Among those who came to the ceremony, friends were present, but not friends of Qing Yu's true identity. Yuan Jianyi of the Sword Palace had some dealings with Qing Yu, but could barely be considered as a friend.

Shi Jue of the Great Zen Temple was the friend who stabbed one another. Both sides benefited from a few transactions with Shi Jue, but the dark tricks laid by that deceitful monk made Qing Yu a bit unhappy.

If Shi Jue hadn't been hiding out at the Great Zen Temple, Qing Yu would have definitely smashed his bald head.

At this moment, Shi Jue below seemed to be aware, looking up at the sky with a golden spark flashing in his eyes.

"Nephew, did you discover something?" Xin Zhu, noticing Shi Jue's action, asked with concern.

"No, nothing," Shi Jue folded his hands, bowed his head, saying calmly, "Perhaps it was Nephew's illusion. It felt like someone was watching us."

Xin Zhu felt alarmed inside, discreetly surveying the surroundings. Though Shi Jue claimed it was an illusion, Xin Zhu wouldn't simply dismiss it.

This nephew was born with Buddhist nature, eyes containing the embryonic form of Buddhism's Heavenly Vision, and now, having ascended to the Divinity Realm, his Divine Skills matured, even those in the Divinity Realm couldn't escape them.

A person able to harness even undetectable vision...

Xin Zhu heightened his caution, inadvertently protecting Shi Jue.

"Shi Jue of the Great Zen Temple, hides quite a significant secret," Qing Yu didn't miss the fleeting golden light in Shi Jue's eyes, observing it thoroughly.

"In Buddhism, there are various magic doors of divine sight, but the eyes of Shi Jue are not ordinary divine eyes, rather something higher level..."

Qing Yu pondered for a moment, speaking softly: "Heavenly Vision."

"Were you observing Shi Jue?" Xuanzhen said, "There is a rumor, saying this young monk has innate knowledge, very likely a reincarnated spiritual child of a great Buddhist sage, hence reaching this Realm by just twenty years old."

Shi Jue's age, among peers, was the youngest, only twenty this year. Yet his strength was ahead of his peers.

On the Dragon and Phoenix List back then, he suppressed Yuan Jianyi with his teenage prowess, which was indeed astonishing. The rumor about a reincarnated spiritual child from the Buddhist sect wasn't unfounded.

However...

'Reincarnated spiritual children in Buddhism, were normally infused with power and enlightenment by the Enlightened Technique, essentially considered not true reincarnation, but another person with similar memories.'

'But if it were a true reincarnation...' Qing Yu gently closed his eyes, 'A true reincarnation would be rather terrifying.'

Body Seizing and Enlightened, were entirely familiar to those in the Divinity Realm. Since ancient times, many played with these methods, both in Righteous Dao and Demon Path.

True reincarnation, however, was unheard of, historically guarded by a restriction that nobody could escape from. Even seizing an unborn fetus couldn't evade the regression of the Primordial Spirit.

Even Qing Yu's Saint and Demon Primordial Embryo couldn't evade this, let alone others.

Suddenly, Qing Yu's gaze sharpened, laying eyes on a group truly displaying malice.

With the attire of Feng Yun, causing everyone to quietly clear their path, standing with an aura steaming outside, a whirlwind forming the shape of Dragon and Tiger.

"The people from Dragon Tiger Mountain have arrived," Xuanzhen said.

Though she didn't possess vision as strong as Qing Yu's, observing the suddenly appearing Dragon and Tiger Qi Form below was a straightforward task.

Those from Dragon Tiger Mountain were not coming with good intentions. What surprised Xuanzhen, however, was the overly apparent malice, clearly coming to crash the event.

Even if those in Righteous Tao had conflicts, they wouldn't express it so forcefully, especially since Dragon Tiger Mountain and Zhenwu Sect were both sects of the Taoist tradition, such emphasized conflict would clearly become entertainment for the Buddhist guests.

"Zhang Yuanchu of Dragon Tiger Mountain, this person has always been ambitious, seeking to dominate the Taoist tradition, it seems he's greatly lacking in manners," Xuanzhen said coldly.

"If someone's son was killed, upon meeting the enemy, manners wouldn't matter," Qing Yu laughed.

"Having no manners is good, this shows Zhang Yuanchu's Qi Cultivation isn't deep enough. If he could remain unchanged facing his child's killer, then I'd have to be cautious."

Dragon Tiger Mountain previously, pursuing Gong Ziyu, lost one in the Divine Origin and one in Divine Communication, crippling a True Pill. The one in the Divine Origin Realm was Zhang Yuanchu's son, and the other two were either dead or crippled were Zhang Yuanchu's brothers. Such deep hatred, being suppressed until this day was already quite well.

Of course, it could be previous Qing Yu's elusive nature, Dragon Tiger Mountain couldn't find him.

"You killed his son?" this time Xuanzhen was genuinely shocked, she would never have thought Qing Yu killed Zhang Yuanchu's son.

"I once had an elegant title, known as 'Gong Ziyu', haven't I mentioned it to you before?" Qing Yu raised his brow.

Gong Ziyu, Dragon Chief of the Azure Dragon Association, whose kills spread throughout the world, most famously colliding head-on with Dragon Tiger Mountain. The Taoist Temple under Dragon Tiger Mountain was so oppressed by the Azure Dragon Association that they dared not emerge.

If asking whom Dragon Tiger Mountain most wished to kill, it would surely be Gong Ziyu and Xinyuan.

Xuanzhen didn't question why Gong Ziyu was alive, assuming it as fake death, Qing Yu wasn't new to this.

"I am a bit regretful for making you the Sect Leader..." Xuanzhen spoke faintly.

She knew all along this nephew wasn't one to stay peaceful, otherwise wouldn't have garnered a reputation as a Demon Path in the Northern Zhou, yet Xuanzhen truly hadn't thought Qing Yu would be so unsettled.

Despite saying so, Xuanzhen still decided to descend and handle the soaring whirlwind of Dragon and Tiger Qi Form. Today, not firmly suppressing Zhang Yuanchu would leave Zhenwu Sect disgraced.

"Zhang Yuanchu of Dragon Tiger Mountain, here to pay respects!"

The sound waves echoed pervasively throughout Zhenwu Sect.