Fifty-seven, Zhunti Blocks the Road

  Staring at the tranquil black triangular flag lying in his hand, Xun Daozi didn't bother to examine what kind of treasure it was and tossed it into the Qiankun Ding. He took a deep breath and calmed down his wildly racing heart.

  The two of them made a move, their spirits converging, focusing intently on the dark and profound gun barrel in the air; the muzzle was shrouded in darkness, an inexplicable faint glow entwining itself around the entire length of the gun, an aura that was both mystical and extremely perilous, contained yet not released, emanating from the body of the gun.

  He took a deep breath, and Xun Daozi thought for a moment before summoning the "Heart Cleanser" from his sea of consciousness. This "Heart Cleanser" had the function of protecting one's divine soul from attacks, and was considered a treasured object by all three of them. It should have some defensive effect against the "God-slaying Spear"'s attack on the divine soul. Xun Daozi began to circulate the protective technique for his divine soul in the "Jade Clear Refining Divine Technique".

  Xun Daozi took the long spear in the air as 'Regicide Spear' and received it with great care, doing his best. The Ding of Qiankun hung high above his head, with a green light hanging down to protect his body, and the Qingxin Brush in his hand shone brightly, radiating a dazzling light.

  Xun Daozi made thorough preparations, mobilizing his full-body Fa Li, and with a flick of his wrist, the Qingxin Brush swept out, enveloping the dark, profound long gun floating in mid-air. A flash of blue light, and the silver threads of the Qingxin Brush wrapped around the dark, profound gun handle.

  In an instant, the long spear was like a startled giant python, suddenly flipping up, and a dark, cold, and stern light shot out from the spearhead, rushing straight towards Xun Daozi.

  A gleam of blue light flashed in the hand of Xun Daozi, a beam of light met that dark and cold light, and the two beams of light collided and passed each other in mid-air.

  The spearhead of the long gun emitted a faint, cold and stern light again, shooting towards Xun Daozi. As soon as Xun Daozi's hand moved slightly, the dark and profound long gun shook violently, as if it wanted to break free from the silver silk wrapped around it by Tiexin Dust Sweeper. The Tiexin Dust Sweeper was unable to emit a protective green light in this struggle. The faint, cold and stern light emitted by the long gun flashed over, causing ripples on the light screen hanging down from Qiankun Ding, penetrating the obstruction of the light screen, and the dimmed light rushed towards Xun Daozi's face, disappearing again after another flash above his head.

  The path-seeking son's mind was frozen, but in the sea of consciousness, a huge wave surged up. The dark and cold light in the path-seeking son's sea of consciousness was like a sharp sword, wanting to shatter his sea of consciousness. The protective light emitted by the 'Yu Qing Lian Shen Jue' defensive technique that protected the soul was met with the dark and cold light, but it was like thin snow under the scorching sun, melting instantly.

  The visible seeking of the Daozi's sea of consciousness was about to collapse, and the "Hunyuan Seal" on the gray misty vortex at the bottom of the sea of consciousness suddenly burst into radiance. Leaving the gray misty vortex, the seal surface faced that dark, cold, and sharp sword-like light, and with a light tap on the seal surface, the light was instantly dispersed, as if it had never appeared. To make a long story short, from the moment the long spear emitted the dark, cold light to being scattered by the "Hunyuan Seal" was just an instant.

  The "Hunyuan Seal" dispersed the dark, cold and stern light for a moment, bursting out of the sea of consciousness and rushing to the surface of the dark, profound long spear that was struggling with all its might. A hazy light emanated from the seal face of the "Hunyuan Seal", firmly enveloping the long spear.

  That dark and profound long gun was originally about to break free from the restraint of "Tiexin Fuchen" in the moment when Xunzi's body stiffened, but this time it was firmly covered by "Hunyuan Yin", unable to move.

  Immediately, the silver threads of the cleansing heart swept away the dust, and the hazy light emitted by the 'Hunyuan Seal' suddenly enveloped the long spear in a flash. It entered Xun Daozi's sea of consciousness and returned to that grey, misty breath, suspended there. As for the long spear, as soon as it entered Xun Daozi's sea of consciousness, it was captured by a purple light emitted from the purple vortex of the sea of consciousness, and it continued to revolve in the air above the purple vortex.

  A sudden thought struck Zǐ Dào, and he woke up with a start, instantly breaking out in cold sweat, his body trembling uncontrollably.

  After a while, Xun Daozi finally suppressed the uncontrollable excitement and recalled 'Qian Kun Ding' and 'Ti Xin Fu Chen' back into his body. He also summoned the three-eyed little lion that was hiding in the corner, frightened.

  Look at the illusory formation that disappeared after the treasure was taken away, and turn around with joy.

  "Just as he was about to leave, a voice called out: 'Fellow Taoist, please stay!' "

  Xun Daozi was suddenly struck by lightning, and the foot he had raised could no longer be put down. The words he heard in his ear would, in the vast expanse of later generations, surpass all pre-heavenly treasures as a powerful divine artifact. Many stunning and unparalleled figures fell under this "divine statement".

  Xun Daozi's heart skipped a beat, how did he end up hearing this "divine statement" today. He had to withdraw his foot that was about to step out and turned around to look at the person who said this terrifying "divine statement". His heart suddenly went "thud": Oh no, it's Zhun Ti, that old scoundrel. This is a guy who will stop at nothing to achieve his goals. How did he run into him?

  He wore a grey Daoist robe, with his hair tied up in a Daoist knot and a wooden hairpin casually inserted. In his hand he held a branch of a tree with luxuriant foliage - it was none other than his famous treasure, the 'Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree'.

  Zhun Ti saw Xun Daozi turn around, and to his surprise, it was actually Yuan Shi's disciple Xun Daozi, who had already attained the Taiyi Golden Immortal Fruit. His face changed color instantly, and he didn't know what he was thinking in his heart.

  Xun Daozi hastily stepped forward with a smile and bowed: "Xun Daozi has seen Master Zhunti!" But in his heart, he was secretly thinking: I hope this old fellow will have some restraint and not look for trouble.

  Zhun Ti smiled and looked at Xun Daozi, saying: "So it's Fellow Daoist Xun Daozi. I calculated that there would be a treasure with a connection to the Western world born here. If you can get it, please return it to me!" In his heart, he thought: The Eastern world is indeed a land of abundance. Xun Daozi's body was adorned with precious items, all of which were extraordinary objects. The moon-white daoist robe on his body, the small bell at his waist, and even the gourd on his back and the belt around his waist were all refined from pre-heavenly materials. I thought that such treasures were hard to come by in the Western world, but Xun Daozi had four of them. The difference was staggering! However, none of the treasures on his body emitted the aura of a newly born treasure. Only after sensing it for a moment did he realize that the treasure had been taken away by him. It seemed that the treasure was not something to be underestimated. He couldn't care about anything else and decided to take action to seize it. Unfortunately, the Western world was too barren, forcing him to resort to this inferior strategy.

  It was also the fate of Xun Daozi that before taking the treasure, he did not break the illusion array that hid the treasure, and when he took the small black triangle flag, the illusion array still existed, hiding the aura of the treasure's birth. It wasn't until he took the long spear that the noise was too loud, the illusion array collapsed, and the aura of the treasure's birth was detected by Zhunti near Mount Buzhou. He quickly rushed over, while Xun Daozi assisted with several treasures during this period, successfully taking the treasure. When Zhunti arrived, he only saw Xun Daozi's back as he was about to leave, and that's when he spoke up to stop him. If Xun Daozi had broken the illusion array first, it's likely that even if he hadn't taken the treasure yet, Zhunti would have already arrived. Or, without these many powerful treasures assisting in taking the long spear, even if he could barely take it, he would be caught up by Zhunti, and when they clashed, Xun Daozi would definitely fall behind, and might really end up doing all the work for Zhunti. Now, even if they clash, Zhunti doesn't know what treasure Xun Daozi obtained, so the clash will also be held back due to consideration of Yuanshi and the Three Pure Ones, and Xun Daozi will have a chance to escape.

  Xun Daozi heard this and his heart sank: it's finally come.

  At this point, he bowed his head again and said: "This poor Taoist has indeed obtained a treasure, but hasn't seen the treasure that is destined for the Western Sect. Perhaps the treasure destined for the Western Sect isn't here, Master Uncle can look again!"

  Zhun Ti's expression turned solemn as he said, "Don't try to deceive me, fellow Taoist. Please take out the Western treasure that I have a predestined affinity with. Otherwise, don't blame me for taking it back!" As soon as he finished speaking, he shook the branch in his hand, and instantly the branches and leaves emitted a brilliant light, exuding an inexplicable pressure.

  Xun Daozi's heart sank, and he thought to himself: It seems that it can't be good anymore. The treasure in hand will definitely not be taken out. Then let's fight and see how great the ability of this Zhuanti is. Being able to fight a battle with the future saint, there will be something to brag about later. With this thought, he didn't speak again, but summoned the 'Huxin Sword' into his hand, looking at Zhuanti with no fear in his eyes.

  The three-eyed little lion knew it was time to run away and hide, watching from a distance.

  Zhun Ti saw Xun Daozi and immediately drew his sword, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. He had already made up his mind to teach Xun Daozi a good lesson, although he was wary of the Three Purities behind him and didn't dare kill him. However, he decided to make Xun Daozi suffer and take back the treasure that Xun Daozi had seized from this place.

  Zhun Ti's face turned cold and he said in a low voice, "Since you don't know what's good for you, I'll teach you a lesson on behalf of Yuan Shi Dao friend, so that you can see the consequences of being disrespectful to your elders."

  Xun Daozi also spoke in a low voice: "You are not qualified to replace my master and teach me, if you want to teach me, come on!" After finishing, he tightened his hand on the long sword, and his eyes stared tightly at Zhun Ti.

  Zhun Ti's eyes flashed with a stern expression, and he said harshly: "Fine, let me teach you a lesson." With a flick of his hand, the 'Seven Treasures Mysterious Tree' flew towards Xun Daozi...

  Xun Daozi's heart tightened as soon as he saw the "Seven Treasures Mysterious Tree" brush. He had a deep fear of Zhunti's treasure, for in his past life, it was the most powerful object in Zhunti's hands. The brush could sweep away people and treasures alike, its power was formidable. In the "Investiture of the Gods", during the Battle of Wanxian Array, even Tongtian's treasured sword was shattered by a single swipe of Zhunti's "Seven Treasures Mysterious Tree" brush.

  Xun Daozi's heart was racing, his hand gripping the "Heart Protecting Sword" tightly. He had been intimidated by the depiction of the "Seven Treasures Mysterious Tree" in his past life, and he had no confidence that the "Heart Protecting Sword", which Laozi, Yuanshi, and Tongtian called a "Protecting Dao Treasure", could withstand the "Seven Treasures Mysterious Tree" wielded by Zhunti. However, at this moment, there was no room for retreat. His expression unchanged, he raised his long sword to meet the "Seven Treasures Mysterious Tree" that Zhunti had brought forth.

  Bang!

  A loud noise, the two rays of light brought by 'Seven Treasures Wonderful Tree' in Zhunti's hand and 'Protect Heart Sword' in Xun Daozi's hand disappeared in this loud noise.

  Xun Daozi only felt a shock in his arm, and a huge force pressed down on his arm with the sword, but he clearly felt that the long sword in his hand was unaffected. At this moment, he was not surprised but delighted, and his heart relaxed. The 'Heart-Protecting Sword' could counterbalance the 'Seven Treasures Mysterious Tree', and suddenly he had some confidence, no longer feeling anxious as before. His eyes were clear, looking at the also somewhat stunned Zhun Ti in front of him.

  Zhun Ti was indeed stunned after the first strike, not thinking that his blow would be easily received by Xun Daozi. Although he had not used his true strength, Zhun Ti knew in his heart that this blow was not something that a cultivator of the Taiyi Golden Immortal realm could easily receive. The fact that Xun Daozi could easily receive it made him feel shocked and also made him feel envious of Yuan Shi's ability to accept such a disciple. But it also stirred up Zhun Ti's desire to severely teach Xun Daozi a lesson.

  At this moment, Zhunti raised the 'Seven Treasures Mysterious Tree' in his hand again, and with a casual brush, the 'Seven Treasures Mysterious Tree' brought a mysterious trajectory straight to Xun Daozi.

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