bookandnovel Chapter 140 Where did this kid get so many top-tier magical artifacts?!
Chapter 140 Where did this kid get so many top-tier magical artifacts?!
As Lu Yuan finished speaking, everyone present looked at each other in bewilderment.
The first challenge... is actually Shen Jizhou?
After a brief moment of surprise, people's eyes showed little emotion.
After Lu Yuan successively chose Shen Jizhou and then specifically named He Ming, everyone believed that he had completely gone mad.
How can the logic of a person who has lost their mind be understood using common sense?
Analyzing the actions of a mentally ill person is itself another form of mental illness.
For a time, no one bothered to delve into the reasons behind it.
After Lu Yuan announced the challenge, preparations for the "Quest for Heaven Challenge" were quickly launched.
Regardless of whether Lu Yuan is "sick" or not, he certainly has the qualifications to issue a challenge.
In the "Ten Thousand People's Letters" segment, the jade beans from Zhenlong Temple ranked sixth, totaling tens of thousands of pieces.
Therefore, Lu Yuan's claim that he possessed a thousand jade beans must be true.
Since the jade bean is real, and since Lu Yuan is going to take on the "Challenge of Heaven", the rules must be followed.
The preparations were not complicated.
All that's needed is to clear out the central area of the Heavenly Venerable Ceremony and set up a temporary arena.
The required time is only half an hour.
At this moment, the seven celestial beings, along with the old Taoist in red, had already slowly descended from their high positions.
After descending, Crane Patrol Celestial Venerable and Shen Shulan immediately headed towards Lu Yuan's direction.
However, Lu Yuan was no longer willing to listen to any advice.
There's no point in saying more now that things have come to this.
His mind was made up.
Lu Yuan turned and left, avoiding any interaction with Crane Patrol Celestial Venerable and Shen Shulan.
Time passed by, second by second.
About half an hour later, the temporary arena was set up.
The arena is not large, and it is quite similar to the martial arts competition in the movie "Fearless" on Earth.
But this is a competition between Taoist sects.
Since it was not a pure contest of fists and feet, it was necessary to set up a ritual altar.
During the Heavenly Venerable Ceremony, the disciples of Zhenlong Temple were already on the altar, having prepared it for Lu Yuan.
Meanwhile...
Empty.
No altar was set up at Wuqing Temple.
This is entirely reasonable, or rather, it perfectly aligns with everyone's expectations.
It has been said before that Taoist competitions are like martial arts contests during the Republic of China era, emphasizing stopping when the point is reached.
Since it is not a life-or-death struggle, the purpose of the altar is more to arrange the ritual implements and other items to be used later.
On this altar, not even the ancestral master's tablet is enshrined.
Shen Jizhou, the "highest mountain" of the Daoist sect outside the Great Wall, would have to set up a grand altar when facing a one-star Celestial Master.
That would be utterly ridiculous!
Once the arena was set up, Shen Jizhou leaped and landed steadily on the arena.
He looked down at Lu Yuan, his brows furrowed.
"Since you're so determined to achieve your goal, what are you still standing there for?"
"Come on up!"
During the half-hour wait, Shen Jizhou still couldn't figure out what Lu Yuan was trying to do.
But that's no longer important.
Shen Jizhou did not want to do anything too outrageous to this junior.
Although Lu Yuan's words to him last time, and his actions today which were almost like pointing his finger at him and cursing him, were quite rude.
but……
Shen Jizhou also went through that age.
How could one not understand the youthful arrogance of teenagers?
Ultimately, Shen Jizhou was actually quite satisfied with Lu Yuan, this junior.
Especially what Lu Yuan said for Shen Shulan just now.
Not only did they remove their daughter from the criticism of being "unworthy of her title," but they also elevated her to a high position.
This further demonstrates that Lu Yuan was not acting for personal gain, but for the "justice" in his heart!
Shen Jizhou admired Lu Yuan's character.
However, some things cannot be accomplished simply by having enthusiasm.
That would be far too naive!
Therefore, Shen Jizhou did not intend to take drastic measures against Lu Yuan.
He just wanted to knock Lu Yuan out of the ring and end this farce quickly.
This was a decision Shen Jizhou had made before even stepping onto the platform.
Shen Jizhou looked down at Lu Yuan and urged him on.
Lu Yuan no longer hesitated.
With a running start, he nimbly flipped and leaped onto the platform.
The moment his feet touched the ground, he took a deep breath and stared straight ahead at the dark figure.
Shen Jizhou stood with his hands behind his back.
The wide Taoist robe fluttered slightly in the cold wind.
He didn't put on any airs.
It just stood there quietly, like an insurmountable, majestic mountain peak.
"Make your move."
Shen Jizhou spoke calmly:
"I'll give you three moves."
Looking at Shen Jizhou in front of him, Lu Yuan slightly raised his chin.
"Shen Tianzun, you're being too kind to me."
"I thought you would come to fight me with the magic sword I gave you."
Shen Jizhou simply shook his head indifferently at Lu Yuan's words.
"You think too highly of yourself."
"You underestimate me too much."
"Don't even mention a mere one-star Celestial Master like you. Even a five-star Celestial Master is no match for me, as bright as a firefly compared to the moon."
After speaking, Shen Jizhou put one hand behind his back and looked at Lu Yuan expressionlessly.
"Since you have not reached the level of a five-star celestial master, seeing me is like a frog in a well looking up at the moon, only seeing a corner of it."
"If you can reach the level of a five-star Celestial Master, when you see me again, it will be like a giant python gazing up at the blue sky, utterly unattainable."
"Stop talking nonsense and end this farce."
"I will never use any magic weapons against you, and I will only use one hand."
Around the arena, the cold wind whipped the banners, making a fluttering sound.
The crowd below held their breath, their eyes fixed on the two figures above.
Shen Jizhou remained standing with his hands behind his back.
The wide Taoist robe remained motionless in the wind, like a steady mountain.
He glanced at the solitary altar beside Lu Yuan.
There were only a few ordinary incense sticks, candles, and talismans on it, so I couldn't help but shake my head slightly.
"As for you, you made such a big fuss just now, but now all you have on the altar is this little bit?"
Shen Jizhou held his head high, his tone arrogant, with a hint of scrutiny.
Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan slightly raised his head.
A sharp glint flashed in his eyes.
"Don't worry, you'll definitely have a great time!"
Before he finished speaking, Lu Yuan's eyes suddenly sharpened.
There is absolutely nothing left to hold back!
For Lu Yuan, everything before him was an incredibly joyous occasion!
Shen Jizhou was actually willing to fight with one hand and without using any magic weapons!
For Lu Yuan, this was an opportunity that came once in a lifetime!
The next second, Lu Yuan had a thought.
The system space suddenly burst open!
boom
A deafening clap of thunder suddenly exploded out of nowhere!
A three-foot-long magic sword, its entire body shimmering with purple light and covered with dense lightning patterns, suddenly appeared from the void!
As the sword trembled violently, it caused dark clouds in the sky to suddenly gather.
The faint sound of wind and thunder could be heard!
An uproar immediately erupted!
"Where did this come from?!"
"Summoning things out of thin air?!"
"That's absolutely impossible!"
"He was clearly empty-handed just now!"
An experienced practitioner with discerning eyes suddenly narrowed his pupils and exclaimed in surprise:
"The Purple Lightning Strike Jujube Wood Sword?! This is the most treasured artifact of the Minnan Zhengyi Sect, which is said to have been lost for a hundred years! How could he have such a thing?!" The sword was shrouded in a purple light.
Hidden lightning patterns, like dragons and snakes, meandered within.
It is a top-grade magic weapon made from the heartwood of a thousand-year-old jujube tree struck by lightning and refined for forty-nine years under the radiance of the Purple Star!
Lu Yuan made a fist with his right hand, pointing his sword at the sky.
His left hand had already formed a hand seal with lightning speed.
He swiftly pinched the base of his ring finger with his left thumb, then slid it across the base of his middle finger with lightning speed.
Finally, it was firmly gripped at the base of the index finger.
This is the starting move of the "Thunder Gate Incantation" for summoning the Thunder God General!
He uttered incantations, his voice ringing like the tinkling of gold and jade:
"Lightning flashes and thunder roars! By the decree of Taiyi, the Thunder Department descends!"
After finishing the incantation, he suddenly pointed his left hand in a mudra at Shen Jizhou!
"Boom!"
The Purple Cloud Sword instantly transformed into a bolt of purple lightning, carrying a world-destroying power that tore through the sky.
It cleaved straight down!
Wherever the sword energy passed, the air was violently distorted.
The blue bricks on the platform are cracked inch by inch!
This scene completely stunned everyone around.
"This...this is truly a technique that a one-star Celestial Master could use?!"
"No! There's something wrong with that sword! It's not that he can activate it with his own cultivation level, but rather it's the powerful energy of the magical artifact itself!"
A hint of surprise flashed in Shen Jizhou's eyes.
He moved half a step to the side with the grace of flowing water.
The purple lightning grazed the hem of his clothes and crashed down, exploding into a charred crater more than ten feet deep on his face.
Gravel flew everywhere!
Shen Jizhou was naturally extremely interested in the sudden appearance of this magic sword.
At this moment, Shen Jizhou raised an eyebrow and looked at the magic sword in Lu Yuan's hand, but before he could speak, he was still in the middle of a conversation.
Lu Yuan's second wave of attack has already begun!
Lu Yuan changed his left-hand hand seal again!
Pinch the upper joint of the middle finger with your thumb, and turn your palm outward.
Shangqing Jue!
This incantation represents the respectful invocation of the divine power of the Supreme Pure Lingbao Heavenly Venerable, and the summoning of the Supreme Pure Army!
At the same time, he raised his right hand, and a palm-sized ancient bronze mirror suddenly appeared above his head.
The mirror is ancient and deep, covered with mysterious runes like tadpoles, while the back of the mirror is inlaid with two pearls of the sun and moon, which shimmer and sparkle!
A "demon-revealing mirror?!"
"No, this form... it's a golden mirror that reaches to the heavens and the earth!"
Below, an old Taoist priest with white hair and beard suddenly stood up, his voice hoarse and dry from extreme shock:
"No...it's impossible..."
"This thing... only exists in the founding legends of the Maoshan Sect!!!"
"How could... how could it have ended up in the hands of a mere child?!"
A golden light that shines through heaven and earth!
The moment those five words were uttered, the entire room fell silent.
In everyone's memory, this is one of the three supreme treasures that were personally passed down by the founder of the Maoshan School!
It is a divine object that only exists in yellowed ancient books!
How could it possibly happen?!
Everyone's minds went blank for a moment, then a thought popped into their heads...
Perhaps it's just similar in appearance... Yes, it must be a counterfeit.
Imitation of legendary magical artifacts recorded in ancient books, borrowing their fame, can also be considered a form of "leveraging influence".
Can……
But………
The ancient mirror above Lu Yuan's head exuded a terrifying Daoist aura that seemed to pierce through the nine netherworlds and illuminate the entire universe...
That's fucking real!!
The ancient mirror hung high, and its surface suddenly burst forth with dazzling light!
The golden light was no longer illusory; it had solidified into a tangible form, transforming into a barrage of sharp swords that dyed half the sky a dazzling crimson gold!
Lu Yuan's tongue thundered like spring thunder, his incantation like a decree:
"May the spirit of the sun and moon illuminate the eight directions!"
"Original Talisman, evil spirits will be warded off!"
"Golden light swiftly appeared, protecting the true person!"
In an instant, the golden sword rain bursting from the ancient mirror swept towards Shen Jizhou in an overwhelming barrage!
Wherever the golden light passed, the air was scorched and emitted a hissing crackling sound!
"This...this is risking their lives!"
The young Taoist priest below turned pale with fright.
The golden light, like a torrential downpour, sealed off every inch of space!
Shen Jizhou finally raised his hand.
With a casual flick of his wide robe sleeves, an extremely flexible and powerful aura transformed into an invisible barrier in front of him.
The golden sword rain crashed into that invisible barrier, but it couldn't even stir up a ripple before being completely crushed and vanished!
His voice remained calm, even carrying a hint of condescending approval:
"The meditation is acceptable, and the ritual implements are also top-notch."
"But you're too impatient and your energy isn't focused, which is a pity."
That exclamation of "What a pity!" was unclear whether it was directed at Lu Yuan or at the ancient mirror.
Lu Yuan ignored it and unleashed his killing move once more!
He moved both hands together, his left hand with all five fingers folded into his palm, except for his middle finger which stood upright pointing to the sky.
With his right hand, he hooked his middle finger with his ring finger and pressed his index finger firmly against his ring finger, forming an extremely complex hand seal.
At that moment, an old Taoist priest's breath hitched, and he managed to squeeze out a few words in a dry voice:
"The Five Thunder Technique... This is the supreme and righteous method that summons all five thunderbolts!"
Before he finished speaking, another magical artifact burst forth from the sky and hovered in front of Lu Yuan.
It was a token with a black background and red patterns, densely engraved with the true forms of the Five Thunder Gods!
The moment the token appeared, the world suddenly lost its color!
The already gloomy sky was now filled with swirling, inky black clouds, and a fierce wind was howling!
Deep within the clouds, thick bolts of lightning churned and surged like imprisoned dragons!
"The Five Thunderbolts Token?!"
"Legend has it that it evolved from the command flag personally passed down by successive Celestial Masters of the Celestial Master's Mansion on Longhu Mountain, and can command the Five Thunder Gods!"
"This... is probably fake too..."
"But...but this has caused strange phenomena in the heavens and earth..."
"How the hell is this even more real than the real thing?!"
At this moment, everyone below, including Shen Jizhou on the arena, was completely stunned.
These magical artifacts, which only exist in legends, should be replicas!
Absolutely!
If they are genuine, the appearance of any one of them would be enough to cause a huge uproar in the Taoist community!
There's absolutely no reason for them to appear in the hands of an unknown nobody like Lu Yuan at the same time!
But………
Even if they are all imitations, the power they unleash is still that of a top-tier magical artifact!
This kid...
Just how many top-tier magical artifacts does this kid have?!
Any one of these items would be enough to be the most prized possession of a sect. How could he, a mere one-star Celestial Master, possess them all?! Lu Yuan, however, remained deaf to the thunderous and horrified shouts around him.
He gripped the token tightly in his right hand, and with his left hand forming the Five Thunder Seal, he slammed it down hard!
"A thunderclap shakes the East!"
"Two thunderbolts from the south!"
"Three Thunders in the West!"
"Four Thunderbolts in the North, Kan!"
"The Five Thunders, Central Earthly Branch!"
"Thunder God and Lightning Goddess, Wind God and Rain Master, swiftly descend the true swallow! So be it!"
Rumble
On the arena, five distinct thunderclaps suddenly exploded out of nowhere!
Five bolts of divine lightning, each a different color, tore through the void and crashed down!
Eastern Azure Thunder transforms into a soaring azure dragon!
Southern crimson lightning coalesced into a fiery phoenix spreading its wings!
Western white thunder roars and transforms into a heaven-devouring white tiger!
The Black Thunder of the North, guarded by the Black Tortoise of the Vast Sea!
A yellow thunderbolt from the center emerges, a propitious Qilin!
Five thunderous divine beasts intertwined to form a deadly net, completely sealing off all of Shen Jizhou's escape routes!
The crowd below stared at this apocalyptic scene, their hearts and minds shattered.
"A sign of the Five Thunder Orthodox Method reaching its culmination!"
"Such power is something even a four-star Celestial Master might not be able to achieve in an instant!"
"It's that token! It's that token that's blessing us!"
"Wait... the more I look at these things, the more real they seem!!"
Thunder roared down!
The entire arena trembled violently!
The surrounding banners were torn to shreds by the fierce wind, flying everywhere!
The crowd scrambled back, fearing they would be caught in the terrifying aftershocks!
Amidst the lightning, Shen Jizhou's figure flickered intermittently.
However, he still only used that one hand.
The hand moved in front of the body, the finger movements seemingly slow and freehand, but in reality, they were incredibly fast, instantly forming several profound hand seals. Zi, Chou, Yin, Mao, Chen, Si…
Finally, the thumb is firmly clenched into the middle joint of the middle finger, and the palm is concave, as if holding a world of thunder!
Securing the thunder!
"Disperse."
He uttered only one word casually.
There was no lightning, no flames, not even a gust of wind.
But those five violent bolts of lightning, when they crashed into the void in front of his palm, were like mud oxen entering the sea, instantly swallowed and obliterated by an indescribable terrifying power!
Not even a ripple was stirred!
The terrifying recoil force swept back, and Lu Yuan felt as if he had been hit by a heavy hammer in the chest. He staggered back several steps, and a trickle of blood spilled from the corner of his mouth.
"Three moves, that's it."
Shen Jizhou's voice came from the gradually dissipating lightning, as calm as if he were chatting casually.
"What other tricks do you have up your sleeve?"
Below, there was a deathly silence.
Everyone understood that from beginning to end, Shen Jizhou was only on the defensive.
He did not launch a single attack, nor did he use a single magical artifact.
With just one hand, he neutralized the devastating bombardment that was enough to annihilate even the most powerful evil spirits!
However, after Lu Yuan stood still, his eyes showed no fear whatsoever; instead, they ignited with an even more frenzied flame.
He raised his hand to wipe the blood from the corner of his mouth and grinned.
That smile contained three parts madness and seven parts resolute determination.
"Of course I have plenty of top-tier magical artifacts!"
"Don't you like these top-tier magical artifacts the most?"
"Do you dare to continue watching?!"
Lu Yuan's words were full of provocation, but Shen Jizhou was not angry.
Instead, he raised an eyebrow with interest and said:
"Oh?"
"besides?"
"Take it out again, let me see."
After saying that, Shen Jizhou put his hands back behind his back.
This seems to imply that he still won't make a move, and that Lu Yuan can use the top-tier magic weapon without worry.
This way, Lu Yuan wouldn't have to worry about him suddenly intervening halfway through.
A fleeting hint of joy flashed across Lu Yuan's sharp eyes.
Then Lu Yuan suddenly bit his tongue, spitting a mouthful of blood onto the altar in front of him!
Blood mist filled the air, spontaneously condensing into strange runes!
Immediately, he intertwined his fingers, forming an incredibly complex cage-like hand seal!
Lu Yuan chanted a spell in a hoarse voice, yet it carried an eerie rhythm:
"Heavenly Net God, Earthly Net God! Golden Net God, Iron Net God!"
With each word he uttered, a trickle of blood oozed from his mouth.
"Sun and Moon Gods, Water and Fire Gods!"
"The imperial edict commands the binding of demons and spirits, regardless of rank; their bondage must be ruthless!"
As the incantation ended, a giant golden net, condensed from pure magical power, spread infinitely from his palm, covering Shen Jizhou from top to bottom! Within the mesh of the net, countless talismans appeared and disappeared, and every thread shimmered with a heart-stopping golden light!
At the same time, he offered up another treasure!
It was an ancient bronze oil lamp, its flame no bigger than a bean, yet it emitted a rainbow of colors!
The moment the oil lamp appeared, the entire arena was plunged into darkness!
As if daylight had been swallowed up in an instant, and night had fallen prematurely, only that single point of seven-colored light shimmered and glowed in the endless darkness! "The Seven Star Lamp of the Nine Heavens Mystic Maiden?!"
The crowd had become numb; this was yet another thing that only existed in legends.
of course……
This is definitely just a copy, a fake.
However... although it only resembles it in appearance, it is a counterfeit...
only……
no doubt.
This is another top-tier magical artifact!!
no………
Where did this kid get so many top-tier magical artifacts?!
The key question is, where did this kid actually pull that out from?!
Didn't that kid just go up there empty-handed?!
Besides, now that everyone has recovered from the dazzling array of magical artifacts Lu Yuan has presented, they suddenly remembered something.
Just ...
This Lu Yuan...
What exactly are they doing?
Did he really defeat Shen Jizhou solely with these top-tier magical artifacts?
Why does it feel like he's showing off how many top-tier magical artifacts he has?
And not that they wanted to use these top-tier magical artifacts to defeat Shen Jizhou?
After all that fuss, is this all you wanted?
How come... I feel...
Something's weird?