The Path of the Martial Arts BOSS
Chapter 552 - 48: The Colossus Awakens

Chapter 552: Chapter 48: The Colossus Awakens

"The Great Formation’s suppression has intensified again."

Qing Yu’s aura grew even grander, making the two who had just been counterattacked by Qing Yu seem somewhat dispirited.

The magic door of Xinyi Temple focuses on cultivating the mind and intention, and does not involve the popular Body Refining Martial Arts among the Buddhist Sects. Seeing the gushing blood from Zen Master Bai Kong, who had suffered a sword strike from Qing Yu earlier, one could tell the severity of his injury.

Yi Qianshan wasn’t faring much better.

The Protective Divine Skill "Hundred Battle Remnant Body," passed down from the army of Great Zhou to Northern Zhou, was extremely strong. However, Qing Yu’s "Divide the World into Three" was a move specifically designed to break through external power and hard skill.

Even with soft armor protection, the highly penetrative point-like Qi Force was difficult to block. Added to this was another punch from Qing Yu afterward; Yi Qianshan might seem unharmed, but he had also sustained significant injuries.

"You have grown weaker, while I, the poor Daoist, remain powerful," Qing Yu declared, his sword encircling him as he absorbed Earth Essence Qi at an even faster rate.

"Cough, cough..." Bai Kong slowly wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, practicing his power to forcibly close the wound on his chest and stop the bleeding. "You demon path cultivator aren’t any better."

"Although I do not know where you learned your Buddhist Protective Divine Skill from," replied Yi Qianshan, "facing us two monks whose actual power surpasses yours, your injuries must also be significant. Otherwise, with the advantage on your side, you would not be talking so much and accelerating the absorption of this Earth Essence Qi."

"Protective Divine Skill of Buddhism, huh? No wonder..." Yi Qianshan, who was quietly practicing his power to calm the True Qi within him, suddenly realized.

In the clash of fists earlier, although the opponent had borrowed his strength, he shouldn’t have had enough energy left to attack after facing him. True Qi can be borrowed, but physical strength cannot.

Yi Qianshan thought to himself that his "Hundred Battle Remnant Body" was formidable, and if the opponent did not possess a similarly powerful Protective Divine Skill, it would be difficult to stand against him.

"Hmph, truly a demon path cultivator, even practicing Buddhist Martial Arts!" Yi Qianshan scornfully jeered.

Qing Yu simply smiled indifferently and hummed softly, "Golden Core Relics along with benevolence and righteousness, the Three Sects are originally one family. Buddha is Dao, Buddha Skill is also Daoist Skill, the poor Daoist practicing Daoist Skill, who am I hindering?"

"Shameless!" Zen Master Bai Kong bellowed furiously.

As a pure Buddhist Zen Master, Bai Kong could not contain his anger upon hearing such words; it would be a disgrace to his lineage otherwise.

"Truly a demon path!" Yi Qianshan said.

This general from the court, although not particularly fond of either Buddhist or Daoist sectors, was astonished by the daring and provocative statements of this demon path cultivator, who seemed intent on subsuming all of Buddhism into Daoism, exhibiting boundless audacity and courage.

"Demon path, today I am willing to sacrifice this body to kill you here," Zen Master Bai Kong declared, his eyes filled with the intent to kill, devoid of any monk’s compassion.

Such a demon path figure, to Buddhism, was almost as malicious as Buddha’s enemy; Bai Kong vowed to eliminate this foe today.

"Who will kill whom is not yet certain."

Qing Yu suddenly moved, his figure flickering, and with a sweep of his sword, it seemed as if he was severing all things in the world.

"One Sword Separates Life."

In Qing Yu’s hands today, this swordsmanship no longer needed any posture; with a simple motion, he could perform the technique.

"How could he be so fast?" the typically composed Yi Qianshan exclaimed.

According to their power, even though suppressed by the Great Formation and facing them as foes, they were supposed to be seriously injured. But observing Qing Yu’s now vigorous aura, while there might be injuries, they were certainly not severe.

Equally puzzled was Bai Kong, who also couldn’t fathom how Qing Yu recovered so quickly. It previously seemed like he was significantly injured; otherwise, why hadn’t he pursued his victory to kill them both?

Confusion lingered in his heart, but with the sword momentum upon him, there was no time for such feelings. Upon seeing this, Zen Master Bai Kong’s expression stiffened, his aura bursting forth as the power suppressed by the Great Formation was forcefully released.

"Demons, today, this humble monk shall sacrifice my life to slay you."

His aura reclaimed its peak and still soared. The Buddha’s "Sacrifice Technique" was witnessed by Qing Yu once again.

Only this time, the opponent of the one using the "Sacrifice Technique" was once the Esoteric Sect, but today, facing the user of the "Sacrifice Technique" was himself.

A clash of "One Sword Separates Life" struck Zen Master Bai Kong’s right palm, emitting a thunderous roar.

Zen Master Bai Kong, lacking the Buddhist Golden Body, now countered Qing Yu’s sword edge head-on with powerful True Qi.

"Mind proven as Bodhi, body travels to Pure Land. Amitabha Buddha."

Muttering softly, Zen Master Bai Kong bowed his head, his face showing a sense of liberation, as his palm unleashed an unparalleled force.

"Demons, join this humble monk in liberation."

"Ssssssss..."

With the Imperial City’s ground stabilized by the dragon vein, it was now being cracked open by powerful True Qi. Zen Master Bai Kong’s somewhat stooped figure from severe injuries seemed to be continuously rising, as the massive Buddha Palm crushed down.

’It’s no use, looks like I have to utilize the Xuanyin Twelve Swords.’ Facing such a formidable strike, Qing Yu remained unfazed, contemplating whether to use the Xuanyin Twelve Swords, which he shouldn’t use in this identity.

At this moment, Zen Master Bai Kong had broken free from the Great Formation’s suppression and also utilized the life-risking "Sacrifice Technique." His strength ballooned to its limits, and without the protection of the Xuanyin Su Sword that reached Divine Communication, Qing Yu would have found it difficult to escape from this move.

"Aum——"

Another deep humming sound was heard, with the Golden patterns of the Dragon Vein on the Heavenly Giant Statue now reaching the chest.

The suppression intensified, but for Zen Master Bai Kong, whose aura surpassed the peak due to this matter, the effect was not too obvious. However, for Qing Yu, it presented another path to survival without using the Xuanyin Twelve Swords.

His figure suddenly vanished and reappeared on the now half-collapsed platform.

As the Buddha Palm lost its target, it immediately changed direction, and the condensing force compressed the space, leaving no escape for Qing Yu.

But Qing Yu did not need to escape.

"It’s time, Heavenly Giant Statue, connect heaven and earth."

With the connection between the Tribulation Master and Tribulation Slave, Feng Jiwu inside the Heavenly Giant Statue underwent a complete change in expression—indifferent, merciless, and full of overwhelming pride. At this moment, Feng Jiwu seemed to have transformed into another Qing Yu.

"Connect the Qi Mechanism."

The power of the Dragon Vein, along with the merging of their Qi Mechanisms, also connected to Qing Yu, magnifying his presence.

At the same time, on the Heavenly Giant Statue, more Arrays activated, swallowing massive amounts of Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi.

"Woo——"

The wildly fluctuating Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi even generated a fierce wind, the howling sound incessant. Like a dragon sucking water, the Primordial Qi formed a vortex, pulled into the Arrays positioned on the statue.

The massive momentum could even be heard outside the Imperial City; if one was high up, they could witness this captivating scene.

At this moment, the Heavenly Giant Statue seemed like a revived colossal deity, its infinite divine power pressing down on all beings.