Remould the Glory of Sword Art

On this figure...

Chi Fu Dragon Lord sensed an extremely familiar aura.

Just recently in the [Great Calculation], he crossed the River of Destiny with his Divine Soul Body, going to the very distant "past", and met a being likely surpassing the Heavenly People. At this moment, the aura emanating from "Lu Yuzhen" is remarkably similar.

It’s not that Lu Yuzhen has also surpassed the Heavenly People.

But rather...

This figure does not belong to "this moment", but to the "past".

"Yang God Ninth Heaven?"

Chi Fu Dragon Lord gazed at the snowy cloak in the void and sweat appeared on his forehead.

He wanted to discern the other’s realm.

Yet the void at this moment was shrouded by Heavenly Rules and Paper Snow, Chi Fu Dragon Lord’s Divine Thought couldn’t penetrate, and he could only make a rough estimation based on a guess. Being able to cross the River of Destiny and complete "Manifestation of Sagehood" is at least the same realm as the Great Palace Master...

Lu Yuzhen might have other Divine Skills capable of "Spiritual Journey".

But one thing is certain.

The realm of the person before him is far above his own.

"The treasure that the Great Palace Master gave you... still there?"

Chi Fu Dragon Lord looked grave, transmitting to Jiang Huang immediately.

Accompanied by the falling of Paper Snow.

The previously fierce Phoenix Fire Sword Qi suddenly parted, Jiang Huang and Xuan Jin both ceased their Divine Skills, standing apart. The descent of this "ethereal" figure caused the two "half-step Yang Gods", ready to break through at any moment, to feel uneasy.

"You mean ’Lotus Fire Shield’?"

Jiang Huang squinted.

Her gaze settled at the end of Paper Snow, her Heart Lake stirred with slight unease.

She knew things might not be as simple as she imagined, but never thought it would be dangerous to this extent!

Chi Fu Dragon Lord was borrowing a treasure!

The Great Ape Mountain has the "Spirit Sun Rod" such a Supreme Taoist Treasure.

Heavenly Phoenix Palace... naturally has one too.

The throne of Heavenly Phoenix Palace throughout generations would receive a top-level Spiritual Treasure, called "Lotus Fire Shield", a top-level defensive treasure, which can be infused with Essence Blood during danger to summon the dharma of an Ancient Saint from the Phoenix Clan a thousand years ago.

"Lend it to me for a while."

Chi Fu Dragon Lord’s voice was hoarse: "This world is sealed by Divine Skills, Divine Thought can’t be transmitted out."

"...?"

Jiang Huang frowned.

Due to Cheng Er’s "Provocation Technique", she intentionally suppressed the Heavenly Phoenix Palace Communication Order, never thinking things would evolve this way.

So...

Cheng Er was acting from the start?

This was a hunting game aimed at the Heavenly Phoenix Palace, only waiting for Chi Fu to enter the trap before beginning to close the net?

"Here."

Without hesitation, Jiang Huang raised her two fingers, drawing a crimson lotus from her mind, giving it to Chi Fu Dragon Lord.

She lent the Lotus Fire Shield to Chi Fu, while recalling the rolling Phoenix Fire hovering at the Heavenly Peak.

Jiang Huang’s aura began to constrict, Primordial Fire igniting at her brow...

This was a sign of preparing for breakthrough.

She certainly wanted to harmonize with the Dao.

But she had to survive first.

If the situation truly became urgent to that level, she could only forcefully break through, staying alive first.

"Don’t rush to break through yet."

Chi Fu took the Lotus Fire Shield, lowering his voice: "This guy seems bound by the ’Great Way’... even if he forces Manifestation, he has to pay a price..."

The River of Destiny is divided into three segments.

Past, present, future.

Even someone as powerful as the Great Palace Master, upon entering the river, can’t forcibly intervene a segment of "Cause and Effect."

If Lu Yuzhen truly exists in the "past", then manifesting at this moment is a destruction of the "present" cause and effect—

Logically speaking.

He must first exit the River of Destiny, end this Spiritual Journey, to truly complete the Manifestation of Sagehood!

This is the reason for the manifestation of Heavenly Dao at this moment.

Lu Yuzhen wants to surpass the River of Destiny, to act forcibly!

...

...

Mighty snow descends.

"Chi Fu."

The Taoist robed in pure white stood at the cloud’s edge, hands behind his back.

His voice pierced the skies, echoing across the world.

At this moment, most of Lu Yuzhen’s body remained in the "River of Destiny", and the void roared continuously, countless thunder fell, chopping and striking upon this body. He stood immovably like a mountain, radiating a powerful awe-inspiring authority.

"This... is the Paperman Taoist Master?"

In the ancient temple.

Ao Ying’s mind trembled.

She saw the legendary Lu Yuzhen for the first time.

Demon Country, Human Race... in two worlds, evaluations of Lu Yuzhen were not high.

Many said that he was a timid coward who dared not reveal himself.

Others said that the so-called Paperman Taoist Master was just a petty villain hiding behind the scenes stirring up trouble.

But only those who truly saw Lu Yuzhen could feel this oppressive aura.

"Realm... has risen again..."

Xie Xuanyi squinted.

The River of Destiny’s barrier hasn’t been broken yet.

He already felt the change in Lu Yuzhen’s aura; the last time they met, Lu Yuzhen couldn’t yet contend with people of the Great Palace Master’s level, but now, he absolutely had the strength for a fair battle!

This Paperman Taoist Master’s cultivation speed is truly astonishing.

Xie Xuanyi could be considered "advancing a thousand miles in a day".

Lu Yuzhen was even more so.

Since the battle at Lotus Peak, Lu Yuzhen escaped with his life from Zhao Chunyang’s hand, then broke through continuously like drinking water, the Yang God barriers that trapped countless heroes and heavenly prides seemed like illusions to him, from Yang God Seventh Realm to Eighth Realm, to now Yang God Perfection capable of standing with the strongest.

In the real world, only two years passed.

Indeed.

Lu Yuzhen borrowed the [Daoist Brush] to cross the River of Destiny, using Divine Travel, it is unknown how many years he cultivated...

But every appearance was an enormous breakthrough.

"Lord Lu, long time no see."

Gazing at the swirling paper snow above, Chi Fu restrained his smile, speaking deeply: "I never thought you’d dare to show your face."

Lu Yuzhen’s true self hid outside the Sky Vault.

The two were a hundred yards apart, separated by countless heavenly thunder—

With the Lotus Fire Shield’s support, Chi Fu Dragon Lord spoke without much courtesy, instead with some hostility.

With Heavenly Dao’s assistance.

Chi Fu was not particularly afraid of Lu Yuzhen at this moment.

The omnidirectional pressure was great, but it also required the real presence of the main figure to be effective—

He, a dignified Great Venerable, would not retreat under such circumstances!

"Indeed, it’s been a long time..."

Lu Yuzhen, cloaked in snow, surrounded by thunder, sighed softly, expressing a gentle lament.

With hands behind his back, after experiencing unknown trials, his eyes showed signs of wear.

However, Lu Yuzhen merely glanced at Chi Fu, then withdrew his gaze.

This scene surprised Chi Fu somewhat.

He...

didn’t seem to be of concern to Lu Yuzhen?

The Paperman Taoist Master first looked down, glanced at Cheng Er’s injuries, then slightly turned back to look behind him.

Behind the fragmented Broken Buddha Cliff, seemingly something hidden still.

"Alright, our time is precious, since we’ve met, let’s be open and straightforward."

Lu Yuzhen chuckled softly, turned back, looking at Chi Fu once more.

"Chi Fu, if you retreat now, it’s still not too late..."

Lu Yuzhen spoke warmly and gently: "I’ll give you ten breaths, withdraw your Divine Skills, disperse your Dao Domain. We can pretend we never met."