Thunder roared deafeningly, shaking the heavens. In an instant, Tianzhu Peak was engulfed in an oppressive atmosphere. Even HeavenMan experts felt their hearts quake in fear. The sheer power emanating from the sky was overwhelming.
Those who had witnessed Ning Changge in action during the DragonSlaying Saber gathering, such as Yaoyue and Xie Xiaofeng, stood frozen, their eyes filled with dread.
Despite their progress in cultivation, the pressure they felt from the thunderclouds was far greater than before—by no small margin.
They knew exactly what this meant.
It meant that Ning Changge’s growth had far outpaced their own!
Countless astonished gazes turned skyward, accompanied by the sound of nervous gulps.
Even the Land Immortals showed expressions of shock.
From the thunderclouds, they too felt an immense pressure, their instincts warning them of imminent danger. Each of them stared intently at the sky, their expressions grave. Moments ago, they had been eager to see Ning Changge in action. But now, as he unleashed his power, they couldn’t help but wonder—could they withstand such terrifying thunderclouds themselves? Thᴇ link to the origɪn of this information rᴇsts ɪn novel✦fire.net
Even the Dragon and Wood Island Masters, who had some inkling of Ning Changge’s abilities, were taken aback.
They had expected him to use his signature Samadhi True Fire. Instead, he had summoned a thundercloud of such magnitude that it left them speechless.
“Immortal Dao… truly unfathomable,” they murmured to each other, their eyes blazing with fervor. They couldn’t help but look forward to the day when Ning Changge would spread the Immortal Dao to the world.
If the spectators felt this way, the Heavenly Monk and Earthly Nun, standing at the epicenter of the pressure, were even more shaken. Their martial wills trembled violently, warning them of an impending catastrophe.
Words of indignation that had been on the tips of their tongues were swallowed back down.
They had initially intended to rebuke Ning Changge for his arrogance. But now, they realized he might actually have the qualifications to back it up.
Even the prelude to his attack made it clear.
Neither of them could withstand what was coming—not unless their true bodies were present.
The Heavenly Monk and Earthly Nun were filled with frustration.
Their plan had been to suppress Wudang’s momentum and restore Buddhism’s prestige. But now, it seemed unlikely. Even if they managed to withstand Ning Changge’s assault or defeat him in a joint effort, it wouldn’t tarnish Wudang’s reputation. On the contrary, news of the battle would likely embarrass them instead.
“How can this boy be so monstrous?!” the Heavenly Monk and Earthly Nun thought, their eyes filled with disbelief.
They had considered Ning Changge’s strength before coming. In their minds, he was no more than a match for a threehundredyearold Land Immortal.
In the Nine Provinces, the strength of Land Immortals wasn’t as clearly defined as other realms.
All Land Immortals were exceptional talents, and their innate gifts didn’t differ significantly. Thus, the accumulation of time became a key factor in determining their strength.
Typically, every hundred years marked a threshold.
For most Land Immortals, five hundred years of cultivation was their limit.
Of course, some extended their lifespans through special techniques, unique cultivation methods, or consuming rare treasures. Such individuals naturally surpassed ordinary Land Immortals.
Beyond this threshold were the true anomalies.
These were the unparalleled prodigies, whose power as Land Immortals seemed limitless.
Zhang Sanfeng, who had only recently ascended, already surpassed the Sweeping Monk. Given another sixty years of cultivation, his strength would be unimaginable.
Wang Xianzhi of Martial Emperor City, who had only been a Land Immortal for sixty years, could already dominate most fivehundredyearold Land Immortals. Now, after another sixty years, his strength was unfathomable.
Li Taibai, the Green Lotus Sword Immortal, who had once defeated even thousandyearold monsters.
The Heavenly Monk and Earthly Nun, however, did not belong to this category.
At around four hundred years old, they were certainly among the stronger Land Immortals. Only the Old Celestial Master could surpass them by half a step. But now, facing the terrifying thunderclouds, even they felt their hearts tremble.
It was only now that they realized they had gravely underestimated the Little Immortal.
Perhaps only their true bodies could stand a chance against him.
But with the situation already in motion, retreat was not an option. They could only take a deep breath and channel all their true energy. At this point, they had no choice but to fight. Together, they might still have a chance.
In an instant, their auras surged.
Around the Heavenly Monk, rings of radiant white light began to rise. From this light, rows of Arhats emerged, floating solemnly by his side. These Arhats, radiating a platinum hue, had their eyes closed and faces grave, exuding an aura of sanctity.
This was the Silent Meditation True Energy, a culmination of the Heavenly Monk’s four centuries of cultivation.
Meanwhile, the Earthly Nun’s aura erupted with sword intent.
Her sword intent was pure and flawless, resonating with the swords of every swordsman present. The Monument of Ten Thousand Swords even trembled faintly, as if responding to her.
Her Cihang Sword Canon, one of the Four Great Manuals of the Sui Dynasty, was superior to the Heavenly Monk’s Silent Meditation Scripture. Her sword domain was so sharp that it seemed to tear through the air itself.
The two ancient masters unleashed their full power.
Their combined aura spread across Tianzhu Peak, leaving the crowd in awe. The sheer presence of these two was enough to annihilate most of those present.
Li Hanyi and Yaoyue, among others, felt a mix of frustration and determination.
To reach such heights would be a life welllived.
Yet, what shocked the crowd even more was that despite their overwhelming display, the Heavenly Monk and Earthly Nun did not attack. Instead, they stood on guard, clearly wary of the thunderclouds above.