Taiyi Dao Fruit

Heading to Liangzhou Province, I was intent on engaging in slaughter. Acquiring this suit of armor and starting the sacrificial cultivation of the Godslayer Spear into a handy weapon just before my departure was indeed serendipitous.

Jiang Li brandished the Three-pointed Two-bladed Sword, Divine Evil flowing along the blade's edge, cleaving through the air, rolling up the skies, and stirring up fierce power. Though it was his first time wielding this weapon, Jiang Li handled it as if it was an extension of his arm without any awkwardness.

This skill was not only due to the versatile weapon mastery he had acquired at the beginning of his cultivation journey and his profound foundation, but also because he had assimilated the Dao Fruit of the Erlang God.

Although it wasn't evident in the Dao Fruit Divine Power, Jiang Li indeed felt a sense of familiarity with the Three-pointed Two-bladed Sword, as if acclimating to it in a mere instant. Without a doubt, this was due to the usage experience within the Dao Fruit.

Not showing up in the Dao Fruit Divine Power didn't mean the lack of such ability, just that it wasn't enough to manifest as Divine Skills.

If this Dao Fruit had been of Sixth Rank or lower, then such an ability [Long Weapon Proficiency: adept with various long weapons, especially the Three-pointed Two-blasted Sword] would likely have appeared. Those possessing fifth-rank or higher Dao Fruits actually conceal abilities that are not potent enough to become Divine Skills.

As Jiang Li pondered, he realized that if he were to play Cuju, he would surely excel and break the national team's curse. With the Erlang God also holding the position of God of Cuju, Jiang Li felt he definitely had a natural talent in this area.

While contemplating, Jiang Li had already become familiar with the Three-pointed Two-bladed Sword. He shook his cape, descended gently, and the change in his appearance dazzled the incoming Gongsun Qingyue.

Seeing this, Jiang Li teased her, "Senior Sister, impressive, isn't it?"

Gongsun Qingyue responded with a smile, "Your majesty is unmatched beneath the heavens, indeed, if you do not speak."

The moment he spoke, Gongsun Qingyue successfully caught glimpses of the familiar playful unseriousness.

"Very well," Jiang Li nodded, "Later, you shall witness my prowess."

Gongsun Qingyue didn't catch on immediately and was a couple moments late in realizing where Jiang Li's "prowess" might be demonstrated. Her face instantly flushed with a rosy hue, but not willing to concede, she scoffed lightly, "I'll be waiting."

Though a paper tiger may have weak defenses, its mouth was as tough as that of a platypus.

Jiang Li decided to test just how tough that mouth was later on.

During this exchange, Daoist Guang Cheng and Guangming Daoist arrived from the Fire Cloud Hall, admiring Jiang Li's armored figure.

Jiang Li guessed that they were probably thinking about the matter of the Yuxu Temple protector again.

He had even "casually" overheard Daoist Guang Cheng and Guangming discussing renouncing the promise of the Emperor Master and instead recruiting Jiang Li straight to their mountain.

Considering this, Jiang Li coughed lightly as a subtle reminder, then spoke, "Now that the armor is forged, we must take our leave. We have imposed on all the Fellow Daoists here for some time."

"A visit from Fellow Daoist has indeed caused Buddha Country great losses. If possible, I do wish Fellow Daoist could come to bother us a few more times."

Daoist Guang Cheng laughed, "Moreover, if all goes well, I should be meeting Fellow Daoist again soon. The Kunxu Immortal Palace will not remain silent forever, and when the Immortal Queen makes her move again, it will be an opportunity for me to descend the mountain for a walk."

Among the two third-grades of Yuxu Temple, Guang Yuan was responsible for guarding the Yuqing Hall, mainly staying at home, while Daoist Guang Cheng was to confront the Immortal Queen and Tianxuan.

He was still unaware that the Immortal Queen had reached an agreement with Tianxuan and remained wary of each other.

Once the situation evolves further and Buddha Country officially enters the fray, the Immortal Queen will make her move again, and even the rest of the third-grades will start to get involved, with Daoist Guang Cheng not just sitting idle.

And this change should not be far off.

This was clear to Daoist Guang Cheng, and even clearer to Jiang Li. It could even be said that Jiang Li was the one personally pushing the situation forward.

"Until our next meeting."

Jiang Li didn't drag things out and simply bid farewell, pulling Gongsun Qingyue along as they rode the wind and vanished into the sky.

Daoist Guang Cheng watched the two figures fade away, motionless for a long time, until Jiang Li completely disappeared from the horizon. Only then did he slowly say, "Fellow Daoist Jiang's strength has surged so quickly, I would not be surprised if he caught up to my Grade. With such a protector, our Yuxu Temple's lineages should be worry-free."

"It is not so easy. I see that Fellow Daoist Jiang and the Gongsun Family are nearly inseparable. Recruiting him to the Temple might be harder than imagined," commented Guangming Daoist, shaking his head.

"That remains to be seen."

Daoist Guang Cheng smiled mysteriously, then his expression turned solemn, "News from the Devil God Sect has come, confirming that the Sword that split open the Universe Space and brought Wushan back into existence was wielded by Fellow Daoist Taibai."

Upon hearing this, Guangming Daoist frowned, "Daode Sect and Heavenly Monarch... do they also have connections?"

"Not necessarily a connection, perhaps a common goal. Taibai True Monarch seems to aim for advancement, and let us not forget, the Gouchen Dao Fruit coveted by many is in his hands."

Daoist Guang Cheng sighed deeply, "Fellow Daoist Taibai's Sword is known for its sharpness, and judging by his sword, if he advances, he will not be inclined to exercise restraint. Perhaps very soon, I will have a chance to experience the edge of Wan Guchou again."

A Yin and a Yang Sword Light materialized behind Daoist Guang Cheng, spinning back and forth, forming a perfect circle.

Within that circle, a Sword shadow flashed for a moment, a clean cut separating Yin and Yang into two incompatible sides.

Whether driven by the desire to clash swords with The World's Number One Sword or from the stand of Yuxu Temple, Daoist Guang Cheng was ready for the confrontation with Taibai True Monarch.