Cultivating for a hundred lifetimes to ascension Chapter 1386: 745: Great Success of Dharma Body, One Punch Shocks the Enemy!

The Marquis of Wind Jie Xing was well aware that "Zhao Xi" only possessed mid-stage Returning to Void cultivation and could never trigger such a massive disturbance.

Once all impossibilities were discarded, the only remaining truth was that the terrifying man had returned.

Furthermore, the Marquis of Wind Jie Xing was acutely conscious that the defensive lines of the Demon Suppression Star Domain had collapsed.

He inferred from this that Zhao Xuanjing must have retreated from the front lines back to the Spirit Realm to enter closed-door cultivation within Hidden Dragon Valley; the conclusion was obvious.

BOOM!

The world's spiritual energy began to boil like a furnace. Vortexes of spiritual energy morphed into a sky filled with auspicious light and flames, seemingly incinerating the Heavenly Curtain. The very boundaries of space-time appeared to be scorched through, allowing space-time storms to howl from the resulting cracks. These storms tore through the void with wild roars, shaking the space that was once "as solid as gold and soup," while drawing in immense amounts of Mystic Crystal Origin Qi.

Under the sudden assault of this space-time storm, the calm clouds and breezes manifested by the Marquis of Wind Jie Xing were instantly shredded into remnants.

Violent space-time forces radiated in every direction, causing the void to heave with "waves" comprised of countless layers of folded space.

“Wha…”

Before the Marquis of Wind Jie Xing could even finish his exclamation, a "huge wave" struck his body, launching him over a hundred feet back. A vast shroud of green light erupted around him, instantly condensing into a protective green hurricane that barely allowed him to regain his balance.

Shock and fury warred on his sinking face as an ominous premonition inexplicably took root in his heart.

Meanwhile, the Zhao Family members within Hidden Dragon Valley were equally paralyzed by the shifting celestial phenomena, unsure of how to react to the transformation.

“Heavens, what on earth has happened…” Zhao Jinmin whispered in shock while staring at the heavens ablaze with auspicious light.

Beside him, Zhao Xuanji was similarly lost, unable to find words.

“The Dharma Body is formed, and the celestial light manifests! I fear the Ancestor has successfully achieved the Dharma Body, triggering this change in the celestial phenomena.”

As Zhao San Yue finished speaking, Zhao Jinmin looked at his companions, suddenly recalling specific records from the Sect’s Jade Book.

“Could it be…”

Before Zhao Jinmin could complete his thought, a massive pressure erupted from the depths of the earth, surging straight into the firmament.

This pressure was the most formidable the three had ever felt in their lives, leaving them utterly shaken!

BOOM!

With a roar that shook the world, the auspicious light and flames vanished, replaced by a gargantuan figure tens of thousands of feet tall. Its features were identical to those of the "Ancestor."

The Marquis of Wind Jie Xing’s expression twisted in horror, unable to believe the sight before him.

“This… how can this be?! This is bad, we have been exposed!”

Before he could finish his sentence, an overwhelming sense of crisis rose within him. Realizing the immediate peril, he attempted to flee into the Dark Sky.

However, the window for escape had already slammed shut!

Without warning, Zhao Sheng appeared directly in his path, blocking his retreat.

“Since the Marquis of Wind has graced us with his presence, why leave in such a rush? Why not join me for a cup of tea below before you depart!”

At this moment, Zhao Sheng’s physical appearance seemed unchanged, yet his temperament and aura were completely transformed.

At first glance, he seemed to have dissolved into the surrounding world, his aura ethereal and detached, like an Immortal walking the earth.

Yet, upon a second look, he appeared as the sole protagonist of the world. His presence was not only incredibly potent but also resembled a sky-propping peak—lofty, solid, and immovable.

The Marquis of Wind Jie Xing’s pupils contracted to pinpricks, his internal shock beyond the reach of words.

“You… you actually succeeded!”

Typically, only a cultivator at the Returning to Void Perfection stage with a Great Accomplishment Dharma Body would possess that unique aura of being "merged with yet independent of the world."

Sensing this specific aura from Zhao Sheng today left the Marquis of Wind Jie Xing utterly stunned.

He began to suspect that this man had deceived everyone, and that his true Cultivation had long ago reached the Ninth Layer of Returning to Void. Now, with the Great Success of Dharma Body, he had surely stepped into the Great Perfection Realm.

Zhao Sheng had no intention of clarifying the truth to the Marquis. Since the man was mistaken, he would let the misconception stand.

Hmm?

Suddenly, Zhao Sheng sensed something out of place. He turned his head sharply toward a corner of the void and sneered: “Friends lurking in the shadows, stop hiding and show yourselves!”

Boom!

The moment he spoke, the void within a hundred-mile radius trembled violently, erupting with a thunderous boom.

Five-colored Thunder Light slashed through the void, striking a specific point and forcing the hidden figure to manifest.

With a flash of Yellow Light, the five-colored Thunder Light was intercepted by a stone wall. An elderly, bald man with a round figure and a friendly face appeared before them.

“Master Huang Shi!” the Marquis of Wind Jie Xing shouted in surprise.

“I never imagined the Divine Artisan Zhao Family would give rise to another True Dragon! Fellow Daoist Zhao has hidden himself so well, deceiving the world while refining a Great Accomplishment Dharma Body. I expect you will soon manifest your Lifebound Cave Heaven and ascend to the Unity Realm!” Master Huang Shi ignored the Marquis, choosing instead to scrutinize Zhao Sheng with a deep sigh.

“Opening the Primordial Cave Heaven? That is no easy feat! Even though I have forged a Great Accomplishment Dharma Body, I am still quite far from achieving Primordial Spirit Harmonization and truly opening the Primordial Cave Heaven—a distance of ten thousand eight thousand miles.” Zhao Sheng remained composed, speaking with indifference.

Master Huang Shi chuckled, a cold light suddenly flickering in his eyes as he smiled: “Regardless, Fellow Daoist Zhao is already far beyond us old men waiting for the end. I suspect that aside from the two Integration Realm Great Powers, no one in this domain can rival you!”

He spoke this way because one of those two Integration Realm Great Powers bore the surname Huang, hailing from the Huang Family of Five Emperor Mountain.

The threat behind his words was blatant!

“Mr. Huang, you are mistaken! Many other Returning to Void cultivators possess extraordinary Divine Skills. Even you, Mr. Huang, possess unfathomable power. I suspect your Cultivation has already reached the Absolute Peak of Returning to Void. I truly feel I fall short!” Zhao Sheng pointedly highlighted the other's hidden strength, causing the Marquis of Wind Jie Xing’s expression to shift again, clearly rattled by this revelation.

Master Huang Shi’s smile faltered. He waved his hand dismissively, denying it: “You flatter me! If I truly possessed such Cultivation, I would be in closed-door cultivation seeking a breakthrough, not wandering about outside.”

The Marquis of Wind Jie Xing felt uneasy, though he thought Master Huang Shi’s logic seemed sound.

However, Zhao Sheng was not so easily swayed by words. Having just broken through, he was acutely sensitive to "kindred" auras and had long detected the "powerful essence" hidden beneath Master Huang Shi’s aging facade.

“Whether it is true or not, one test will tell! Ha, take a punch from me!”

The instant the words left his lips, Zhao Sheng moved like a bolt of lightning. He appeared before Master Huang Shi in a heartbeat, his fist striking like a thunderclap aimed directly at the man's chest.

Master Huang Shi’s expression changed instantly. Lacking the time to dodge, he crossed his arms before his chest. His skin took on a golden sheen like cast metal, emitting pulses of Law Golden Light.

“Master Huang, look out!” the Marquis of Wind Jie Xing cried out, his warning sent via Divine Thought.

Yet Zhao Sheng’s attack was too fast. The Divine Thought had not even reached its target before the fist slammed into Master Huang Shi’s arms.

Boom!

The void erupted in a deafening explosion!

Golden and purple Law lights clashed and detonated, causing the void for a hundred miles to warp. Dark, "inky" fissures ripped open before collapsing into a jagged, irregular "dark zone."

The space-time of the Spirit Realm possesses incredible restorative properties; the dark sky lasted less than a breath before vanishing.

Zhao Sheng slowly withdrew his fist, hovering motionless in the void.

Master Huang Shi, however, was knocked back hundreds of zhang before he could steady himself, his face a mask of rage and shock. His arms were riddled with cracks, from which dense golden light leaked, falling into the void like tiny golden pearls—barely recognizable as drops of essence blood.

The Marquis of Wind Jie Xing was forced back several dozen zhang by the shockwave, his ears ringing.

“I acted on impulse just now, I hope Mr. Huang can forgive me!” Zhao Sheng lowered his arm and offered a smile of explanation.

“Hmph, the blow has already landed; how could this old man truly hold a grudge? Since you have vented your spirit, I shall take my leave!” Master Huang Shi’s face was livid. After a cold snort, his form flickered into a streak of golden light, shooting toward the horizon.