Martial Saint!
Chapter 304 - 0209 The Qi of all heavens is vast and boundless, my Dao flourishes daily (4k)_2

Chapter 304: 0209 The Qi of all heavens is vast and boundless, my Dao flourishes daily (4k)_2

He suddenly recalled that every time Lu Chenzhou moved at high speed, he would kick up a great deal of dust and mist, which startled Ouyang Qing, and his complexion shifted subtly.

"This is... Tiger Shadow Mysterious Steps!"

Regal figures that looked both human and tiger-like pounced out of the mists towards him. His Tiger Spirit Blade had just slashed through empty air, the predicted trajectory of his strike was off.

The mist not only obstructed the line of sight but could also refract light.

"Damn!"

The roar of the Mystic Tiger echoed, nearly shattering Ouyang Qing’s spirit and momentum in an instant. Holding steadfast to his core, he closed his eyes and slashed towards one of the phantoms!

"Five Tigers Ascend... Severing the Mortal Coil!"

The strongest move of "Five Tigers Breaking Gate Saber" was unleashed, the imperial saber light enveloped by a gale, pushing open a crack through the mist, unrivaled!

Ouyang Qing’s face was resolute.

"Victory or defeat hinges on this one action!"

Clang!

Metal clashed against metal, the Tiger Spirit Blade trembled violently as if caught in a giant pincer, along with a sandpaper-like sound. A pair of Fist Blades grasped the saber edge, sliding down while igniting sparks and lightning. The Mountain Lord Fist Blade’s side struck Ouyang Qing’s chest, sending him flying.

A burly figure burst out of the mist, pouncing on Ouyang Qing. Lu Chenzhou’s sharp Fist Blades overlapped, pinning Ouyang Qing’s neck, his knee pressed against his chest.

Ouyang Qing felt the piercing and cool sensation at his neck breaking through the skin.

With the slightest pressure from Lu Chenzhou, he would be decapitated.

Dropping the Tiger Spirit Blade, Ouyang Qing clasped his chest and resignedly said,

"I’ve lost, the title of White-Browed Lord... is yours."

The battle for the title was a best-of-three match.

Lu Chenzhou inquired,

"You still have a chance to turn the tables. You won’t fight anymore?"

Ouyang Qing replied,

"No need, it wasn’t a fluke that you won. I’m thoroughly convinced by my defeat. I had my doubts about you being the top student of the branch school, but this battle has opened my eyes... However, compared to our Dragon and Tiger Daoists, you seem to fall short by quite a bit.

So, Brother Lu, keep striving. I truly loved the title of White-Browed Lord; it’s a pity I lacked the strength to keep it... I hope you carry it to glory at the All Nations Martial Arts Competition, to defeat one Daoist and top student after another."

Dragon and Tiger Daoist Zhang Lingmiao was a name Lu Chenzhou had heard of.

But since he was not from the same school, Lu hadn’t paid much attention. Generally speaking, this person’s status was roughly equivalent to that of White-Haired Mad Dragon Li Ao back in the day, possibly even stronger. Enthusiasts had rated him as the top head student of the Top Martial Universities in recent years!

The mist slowly dispersed.

Lu Chenzhou put away his Fist Blades and said,

"I won’t let the title be tarnished. You can come back to me to reclaim it anytime."

Reluctant to concede defeat, Ouyang Qing laughed loudly,

"Hahaha, Brother Lu, be prepared for my challenge at any time... For the rest of my life, whenever I get the chance, I will hurry to Su City to take back the title from you!"

The rules of the battle for the title were cruel. If Lu Chenzhou was to be injured or his cultivation regressed, and if those who coveted the title of White-Browed Lord found out, the scrupulous ones might be okay, but the unscrupulous would take advantage of the situation and initiate a battle to claim it.

The Martial Arts Association allowed this.

After all, the title belonged to those with the strength to hold it.

Lu Chenzhou extended his hand, pulled Ouyang Qing up, and asked,

"I have a question. How did you manage to find my real body?"

Ouyang Qing thought for a moment and replied,

"My martial intuition. Alright... it was a guess."

After receiving the answer, Lu Chenzhou turned and left. He had thought there was a serious flaw in his movement technique, but it appeared to be just Ouyang Qing’s good luck.

Ouyang Qing asked another question,

"I have a question too. How did you know about White-Browed Lord?"

Lu Chenzhou answered,

"Teacher told me."

Lu Chenzhou picked up the forgotten Claw and shouldered his long spear.

This Divine Weapon, in the end, remained unused.

For now, at least.

Having just entered the Initial Realm, but with the "Heavenly Destiny Mystic Tiger Fist" and Golden Body cross training, his overall strength was such that ordinary Initial Realm Martial Artists stood no chance against him.

After all, Ouyang Qing was very strong. Within the same Realm, the battle prowess, practical fighting ability, willpower, and other aspects of a genius were all-round powerful.

As for Martial Artists of the Middle Realm,

He should also be able to put up a fight by relying on the Divine Weapon.

However, before that, he still needed to practice his spear skills. At the minimum, he needed to master first-class spear techniques, otherwise, holding the Divine Weapon would be somewhat of a waste in his hands.

This battle also made Lu Chenzhou realize

That the disadvantage of short weapons against long weapons was apparent. Ouyang Qing’s saber skills were average, but with the support of the Tiger Spirit Blade combined with Innate Power, he could still unleash terrifying destructive force.

Therefore, until his physique completely surpassed the current stage of cold weapons,

He still had to learn the way of Soldier Attack Skills.

Carefully considering it, whether it’s Principal Wang or Principal Li, although they both originated from the Elephant Form Fist, their martial titles also relate to the way of the Soldier Attack Skill.

"Fist Technique as the main, Spear Skill as the auxiliary, this is my direction."

The female Martial Artist called out to Lu Chenzhou, with a slight smile.

"Mr. Lu, congratulations, I’ve contacted the Su City Martial Arts Association for you, and once you return you’ll be able to register as ’Marquis of White Brow’... Let’s add each other as friends."

It wasn’t her first time presiding over a martial title duel, but witnessing the battle between the head disciple and a genius was, indeed, her first time. The competition was truly a feast for the eyes.

While the head disciple is still young, she thought to get acquainted, so that when Lu Chenzhou becomes a Grandmaster, or even a Great Grandmaster... she would have established a connection and network with a significant figure.

Lu Chenzhou said with a smile,

"Sure, and your title is?"

"Bean Lady·Li Yun, a graduate from Dragon and Tiger Academy."

Having added each other as friends, the staff of the Martial Arts Association left, and others, seeing this, wanted to come over and add him as well, but they were too late—Lu Chenzhou had already walked away.

The crowd, still longing for more, said,

"As expected of the head disciple, too strong. He carries a long spear on his back; he must also excel in Spear Skill... He only used Fist Technique from beginning to end, which shows his confidence."

"That long spear, it feels extraordinary."

"Indeed, the head disciple’s weapon must be a Divine Weapon."

As the curious crowd dispersed, Dragon and Tiger Mountain quieted down.

...

On the mountain path, two figures walked side by side.

One robust and majestic, the other lean and ethereal.

Chen Yuan, reminiscing about the past, said,

"My father often talked about you, full of nothing but praise... he has always felt guilty about the Chen Yongjing incident, feeling that he failed to bring the wrongdoer to justice."

Lu Chenzhou replied,

"Evil Skill is difficult to deal with; Officer Chen did well enough."

Before long, the majestic buildings of the Heavenly Master Mansion appeared in sight.

Chen Yuan said,

"Let me give you a tour, since you’ve finally made a trip to Dragon and Tiger Academy."

"Alright."

The two came to a hall with beautifully carved beams and painted rafters.

Above the hall hung a plaque, with characters dancing like dragons and fluttering like phoenixes.

"Heavenly Master Hall!"

Lu Chenzhou looked at it, and before he knew it, he became enchanted.

In a trance, he seemed to traverse through time to a world of temples, where an ethereal figure clad in purple, holding a horsetail whisk, appeared. He used the heavens and earth as a furnace, the sun and moon as fire, the great Dao as kindling, Spirit, Energy and Essence Combined, refining the supreme Golden Core!

Forty-nine days of refinement.

After the core was formed, an omen of dragons and tigers appeared.

The Daoist’s eyes alternated between confusion and determination.

He murmured to himself, seemingly asking the heavens,

"Is this the Fifth Realm?"

"Is this the end of the Dao?"

"No, the Dao is boundless, this isn’t the End Realm!"

"Regrettably, forcibly Breaking through the Realm with an Outer Elixir, in the end, is but a vain illusion like flowers in a mirror and the moon’s reflection in water, I have still failed. But to catch a glimpse of the scenery of the Fifth Realm before entering the Dao is sufficient!"

"To hear the Dao in the morning, one could die in the evening without regret..."

A sigh echoed between heaven and earth.

The Daoist’s form scattered into countless falling purple petals, infinite purple Qi spreading out from his body, covering the azure sky, with the radiant purple clouds reflecting off Dragon and Tiger Mountain.

Countless Daoists below, with inconsolable eyes full of disbelief.

"The Heavenly Master... The Heavenly Master has failed?"

"The Heavenly Master is the national master of Great Yu, with destiny’s support enhancing his Cultivation, unparalleled among the eight great Land Immortals of contemporary times... Even he couldn’t reach the Fifth Realm?"

"Truly, is there a Fifth Realm in Martial Arts?"

"The Heavenly Master is entering Dao; quickly call the Daoist disciples back to the mountain!"

As the disciples of Dragon and Tiger Mountain stood helpless and in disarray,

Within the boundless purple clouds, a familiar voice faintly echoed.

"Do not panic, fellow Daoists. Though I have failed against the will of heavens, I was fortunate enough to catch a glimpse above the realm of Land Immortals. I firmly believe, one day, those who Seek Dao in the world of Martial Arts will meet at the end of the path... A new era beckons, my Dao is ever thriving."

The Daoists of Dragon and Tiger Mountain, witnessing this miracle, collectively bowed to the sky.

"A new era beckons, our Dao is ever thriving!"

"The Daoists of Dragon and Tiger Mountain, respectfully send off the Heavenly Master... Entering Dao!"