Seeking the Tao in the Mortal World

Not only was Zhou Yuncheng stunned, the monk was also dumbfounded.

This monk of Temple Great Joy, whose monastic name was Ci Ming, was a deacon monk at the 'Pudu Hall' in charge of the outer door management of Temple Great Joy.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om

Two or three months ago, Temple Great Joy discovered that the outer door 'Temple Hongfa' had been burned down, so they sent Ci Ming to investigate the situation. Qin Yi was not an indiscriminate killer. He did not kill low-level monks to eliminate the root cause. With the Myriad Shinra Sect 'enthusiastically providing clues', he easily discovered a Phoenix Initiation Stage cultivator named Qin Yi.

Temple Great Joy asked everywhere in the Immortal Realm about Qin Yi. Soon, he got a clue from a Myriad Tao Immortal Palace disciple who was out on business that Qin Yi had just joined the Myriad Tao Immortal Palace.

This disciple was none other than Xi Xiangzi's disciple who came out to purchase medicinal ingredients. The dissatisfaction with Qin Yi was revealed in his words, so the two parties joined forces.

Temple Great Joy gave Ci Ming full responsibility for retaliating against Qin Yi. The reason why they only sent one deacon monk was because they had no intention of falling out with Myriad Tao Immortal Palace. Their intention was to collude with Xi Xiangzi to find the opportunity to secretly kill Qin Yi.

The evil way must retaliate. Even if Qin Yi didn't mess with their backstage, they were impossible to let him go after burning the temple. Otherwise, they would be laughed at by their peers.

As a result, Xi Xiangzi did not fully cooperate with Ci Ming. He did not want to change the nature into 'colluding with the evil force to harm his fellow junior', but he planned to use Ci Ming. If Xi Xiangzi could help him drive Qin Yi out of the Immortal Palace, Qin Yi would be at his disposal outside. This would cut the tie with Xi Xiangzi.

Ci Ming held back his frustration after being left out by Xi Xiangzi for a few days, so he went to the Virtuous Garden to vent his frustration.

For some reasons, the person who came to contact him became Zheng Yunyi, the young master of the medical, divination, scheming, and planning sect. Zheng Yunyi could make much more decisions than Xi Xiangzi. He actually proposed to eradicate Qin Yi together and even secretly opened the array of Geo Secret Realm to let him hide in it.

Ci Ming didn't know that they were using him, but it was a simple matter for him.

Due to certain needs, Temple Great Joy attached great importance to physical training and had a lineage of martial arts. As the deacon of Temple Great Joy, Ci Ming wasn't weak. Like Qin Yi, he was also a dual cultivator of immortal and martial arts. He majored in martial arts and had reached the Muscle Alteration Stage level 4, which was slightly higher than Qin Yi's martial arts cultivation level.

In addition, he also had 'Buddhist spell' to assist in combat. He was often responsible for various external affairs, so his actual combat ability was very strong. 

He was even stronger than his fellow who forcibly ascended to the Cloud Riding Stage, so he was qualified to take the position of deacon.

For this kind of cultivator, it was easy to find trouble with a 'Phoenix Initiation Stage' cultivator. He heard that Qin Yi also had a breakthrough, but he didn't believe Qin Yi could get a higher level in just three months. He could kill Qin Yi and run away after. He could also keep the evidence that the planning sect colluded with outsiders. By then, Myriad Tao Immortal would have an internal strife. Temple Great Joy would be glad to see it.

Ci Ming didn't think much about Zheng Yunyi's plans. In his opinion, Zheng Yunyi's operation was stupid.

This was the antecedent.

But when he actually faced Qin Yi, Ci Ming realized that things were beyond his imagination.

Qin Yi reached the Piano Heart Stage level 4, and he forced him to appear with the flute sound, which surprised him. He judged that Qin Yi was even at the Muscle Alteration Stage level 3, but the latter's level 3 was even more savage than his level 4!

…

Mace came with a whistle. The force that was enough to break through a mountain could be felt without touching it.

Ci Ming didn't dare to defend and quickly dodged to the right. The mace brushed past his waist, and the fierce qi essence had already caused a long crack in the ground.

Ci Ming was terrified.

Ci Ming had to charge before launching such a violent burst of qi essence, but Qin Yi just did it with a casual swing.

This was not because Qin Yi's qi essence was particularly strong, but because his techniques were particularly superb. He could instantly burst with relatively low power.

For martial arts cultivators, this was a manifestation of unique skills.

Is he still a human being?

The damage of this normal hit is on par with the ultimate move!

Before he could recover from the shock, the mace swept toward Ci Ming's waist again. The agility almost made Ci Ming think Qin Yi was swinging a light blade instead of a mace.

Make light of heavy weight and turn the complex into simplicity.

This is a true martial arts cultivation in terms of 'strength' and 'skill'! Martial arts techniques will become rusty if one doesn't practice for a few days. Judging from this level of proficiency, this person never slacks off from the practice.

It's obvious that mace is this person's main attack method. Why were you fighting with the flute then?

While Ci Ming was complaining in his mind, he raised both hands and released two spiral sharp qi essences toward the mace.

Temple Great Joy's martial arts unique skill, Spiral Thrust, which originated from their 'daily exercise'.

Under normal circumstances, the Spiral Thrust could break through the opponent's qi essence and even destroy the opponent's weapon. But the Spiral Thrust disappeared after hitting the mace.

The qi essence of both sides offset each other, and mace and gongs clashed together again.

The loud metallic impacts sounded continuously. Zhou Yuncheng, who was not far away, was dumbfounded.

In such a thrilling close combat, even a slight touch of qi essence can be deadly. It is much more lethal than our slow spell casting. The fighting pace isn't something that a disciple who lacks actual combat experience like me can keep up. If Qin Yi first fought with the mace against me, I might be knocked out in a few moves...

No wonder people said that martial arts cultivators are stronger than immortal cultivators in actual combat. They are indeed two completely different methods of combat. If one fails to react, he can be killed instantly!

After a loud clang, Ci Ming took several steps back, and his hands were trembling. The gong on his right hand had cracked...

Qin Yi stood there with a malicious grin, then he swung the mace toward Ci Ming's head.

Ciming was terrified and dodged far away. At the same time, he threw out a goddess statue.

A spirit entity with a female outline surged out, broke through the qi essence, and charged toward Qin Yi.

Qin Yi hit the spirit entity with the mace, but he unexpectedly missed it. His mind was rendered dizzy. He reacted very quickly and rolled on the spot, quickly avoiding the attack range of the spirit entity. feeling a little solemn in his heart.

This spirit entity was of a very high level. His physical destructive power was ineffective against it! This spirit entity seemed to combine the entrancing and soul damage power, and it didn't have to take a long time to take effect like before. It was definitely a noble weapon!

The spirit entity pounced on him again, and the gong spun toward him from the other direction. Qin Yi smashed away the gong while barely dodging the spirit entity. He was thinking about countermeasures in his mind.

This spirit entity is a bit troublesome. It is conceivable that if it touches me, it may erode my soul. My cultivation will not be able to resist it. But what means do I have to deal with it? Senior Ju's 'navigation map' still has one usage. Should I use it now? Or… should I use my Demon Slayer to launch a big move?

I should try to solve it on my own. This is a good training for me.

But at this moment, his feet suddenly felt weak.

A hexagram diagram once again enveloped his body. Zhou Yuncheng saw the opportunity and made a sneak attack.

Qin Yi was not panicked. The white jade dragon pattern ring was activated, and a soft light shield unfolded, temporarily blocking the spirit entity. At the same time, a flame array emerged under Zhou Yuncheng.

Burning Flame Formation, the actual combat of fire spell was not about throwing fireballs from one's hand.

Zhou Yuncheng didn't expect that Qin Yi had so many means.

He dodged away from the fire array again. The hexagram diagram lost its power again, and it was quickly solved by Qin Yi. Then he smashed the incoming gong. The violent qi essence burst out again, making Ci Ming roll on the ground and collide with Zhou Yuncheng.

But the spirit entity had already rushed close to his head.

Qin Yi took a deep breath, gathered all his qi essence, and swung the mace.

Even if he missed, the solid qi essence could temporarily hinder the spirit entity for a moment. He could take advantage of this to dodge.

But just as the mace was swung, something unexpected happened.

A ghost face made of white mist suddenly emerged from the mace, and it directly devoured the spirit entity.

Qin Yi even staggered because of the violent force. Ci Ming, who was rolling on the ground, was stunned and couldn't believe his eyes.

What is happening? My rank 8 noble weapon, which can destroy divine thought, was... eaten? My noble weapon is gone just like that?

What is that ghost face? Weapon spirit? Or some kind of spell from Qin Yi?

Then he saw Qin Yi standing there with an ecstatic expression. He tried to reach out and touch the white mist ghost face, but his hand went through it.

The ghost face stretched out a hand, held a mist mace, and knocked Qin Yi's head.

Qin Yi furiously punched back, but he missed again. Thus he angrily smashed the mace at Ci Ming and Zhou Yuncheng. "Die!"