The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS

"These inscriptions..."

Qing Yu gazed at the inscriptions forming layers of concentric circles, a hint of inquiry hidden in her eyes, "There are no traces of these inscriptions in Taixuan's memory, nor did the process of creating the Zhenwu Jade Bi appear in his recollection."

So, what secrets are concealed within?

One glance can tell.

"Taisu Primordial Skill · Brahma Qi Miro Melt All Things."

Using Taisu Primordial Skill to perform Brahma Qi Miro Melt All Things, Taisu Energy completely envelops the Zhenwu Jade, as the Qi Mechanism connects, the shape of the Jade begins to destabilize.

Since the inscriptions' seal cannot be deciphered, I shall dissolve the Jade directly. With Qing Yu's power, she should be able to forcibly transform it.

Under the support of mighty True Qi, the Taisu Energy ceaselessly melts the Jade. Finally, as the Jade's form falters, the inscriptions stabilizing it also begin to collapse.

Just then, a mysterious light shoots out from the Zhenwu Jade, forming an illusory shadow.

"Taixuan?"

"No, you are not Taixuan."

Without hesitation, Qing Yu strikes a palm, Blood Essence crashing to meet the palm force of that shadow.

"Boom—"

The shadow's palm force blends Yin and Yang Qi, it's precisely the 'Taixu Wuji Scripture' of the Zhenwu Sect. Yet Qing Yu is so familiar with 'Taixu Wuji Scripture,' having just experienced the life of Emperor Zhenwu, naturally she understands it thoroughly.

Blood and Qi diverge, Yin Yang Qi is separated by a blood-colored brilliance, divided into Yin Qi and Yang Qi, then dispersed directly by the blood-colored Life Essence Energy.

A single palm failed, the shadow's palms overlapped, unleashing an extremely mysterious Qi Mechanism, a One Qi opens the heavens and earth, gathering all Primordial Energy.

Indeed, this is not Taixuan.

Taixuan wouldn't know the 'Supreme Heaven Opening Scripture.'

"Firmamen Blood Armor."

No special technique was used, Qing Yu just wrapped herself in a blood-colored brilliance, launching a punch, overwhelming force shattering Xuan Yuan One Qi in a single blow.

Perhaps for those in the Divinity Realm, this shadow was incredibly powerful, but to Qing Yu, it was merely a bit troublesome.

The inscriptions within the Zhenwu Jade not only stabilize its form but also seal this shadow. Given that Qing Yu could forcibly dissolve the Jade, what significance does this shadow hold?

Punch after punch collapses Xuan Yuan One Qi, striking the shadow's body, blood-colored brilliance dissolves the Qi that forms the shadow, scattering immediately upon contact.

The shadow, seemingly intelligent, upon realizing it couldn't withstand force, transformed into mysterious light, attempting to flee.

But after flying less than thirty feet, a trigram formation blocked its path, endless Eight Diagrams layered upon layers, dividing the space into isolated ground.

Great Wisdom Space.

The Great Wisdom Space Qing Yu conjured now was no semblance of before; it was a true independent space, isolating inside and outside.

The shadow collided against the trigram barrier, its form unsteady, yet the barrier remained unmoved.

Then, a blood-colored long fist approached, a mighty force dispersing the shadow, Xuan Yuan One Qi scattered everywhere, yet several strands of inexplicable Mystic Energy flew into Qing Yu's eyes.

"Trap."

A surge of intense blood light instantly enveloped the Mystic Energy, yet still two strands turned to nothing, vanishing without a trace.

"A familiar scene..."

Qing Yu's pupils contracted, she remembered when Xuan Du escaped her grasp.

At that time, the scene was similar, traversing space, instantly far away.

"Seems I should find a way to deal with such space-traversing tricks," Qing Yu murmured, eyeing the blood ball in her hand containing three strands of Mystic Energy.

Although she moved swiftly earlier, she still failed to capture all the Mystic Energy in time, but having three strands was not a loss.

"The Zhenwu Jade Bi was a gift from the Dao Ancestor to Taixuan before attaining enlightenment. Logically, the Dao Ancestor shouldn't have this ability back then. Why could this Mystic Energy escape my grasp? And the transformation of Xuan Du..."

Qing Yu found that this mystery was indeed abundant.

However, she had already reached the realm of the strongest, not far from the peak. There were many mysteries, but she would ultimately unravel them, and that day would not be long.

"It's not too much of a loss."

Qing Yu waved her hand, Taisu Energy stabilizing the form of the Zhenwu Jade, striding away with the blood ball in her hand.

The three strands of Mystic Energy in her hand were like Heavenly Crystals, containing parts of the mystery of the 'Supreme Heaven Opening Scripture,' allowing Qing Yu to glimpse a bit of the highest secrets of the Taoist Sect.

...........

In a secluded valley, Xuan Du sat with eyes closed, five hearts facing the sky, circulating True Qi, Xuan Yuan One Qi continuously evolving around her, a hazy shadow enveloping her form, making the Supreme Daoist seem as if she resided in another world.

Suddenly, tiny ripples appeared in the air, two strands of inexplicable Qi leaping from it, merging into Xuan Du's body.

"The Dao often acts without action, and yet there is nothing it does not do; the Dao is without form, all things transform naturally."

Xuan Du's entire body turned into Xuan Yuan One Qi, then reshaped again into form, her Qi Mechanism stronger.

"My strength grows greater, closer to the Dao."

Xuan Du looked skyward, seemingly watching something, or someone, "Qing Yu is a great anomaly, his existence itself, its benefits and harms hard to predict."

"I understand, restrain him, don't allow him to grow to a truly threatening point."

"But... also need him as one method to counter that person."

"And that person, cannot let him succeed."

Xuan Du stood up, slightly bowing to the sky, "I understand, Dao Ancestor."

It was as if he was conversing with someone, speaking to himself in mysterious terms, making a decision. And that certain someone, listening to Xuan Du's words, seemed to be... the Dao Ancestor.

"Hoo—"

A fierce wind arose, Xuan Du transformed into Xuan Yuan One Qi, vanishing instantly from the valley without a trace.

The tranquil valley, after his departure, felt even more isolated, as if no one had ever been there. Sunlight shone into the valley, casting a slanted shadow on the rock where Xuan Du had been.

Then, in an instant, an elongated shadow appeared on the ground.

"Has he left?"

The ordinary shadow seemed like the center of the world, the plants and animals in the valley, even the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, unconsciously gravitated towards him, as if displaying submission.

He was the Supreme Taoist.

The Supreme Taoist looked in a certain direction, his calm face slightly blurred, as if veiled by a thin gossamer.

If Qing Yu were here, he would see the Supreme Taoist's state now resembled the Dao Ancestor of old, his appearance returning to the original, an inner aura of myriad Qi, he had drawn increasingly close to that critical point.

"Xuan Du, my disciple, your skills have improved, able to evade my sight. However, this improvement is not without a cost."

The Supreme Taoist whispered to himself, stepping forth in the previously watched direction, disappearing from the valley.