Spirit roots are easy to come by, but Dao bodies are rare. Cultivators with Dao bodies are even more uncommon than those with unique spirit roots.
While unique spirit roots are one in ten thousand, within countries like Yan Kingdom and Chu Kingdom, there are a dozen or so cultivators with such roots. However, when it comes to Dao bodies, the two countries combined have only two individuals who possess them.
Those two are Jiang Linglong and the Nascent Soul True Sovereign of the Ji family, who oversees Yan Kingdom.
Even the most ordinary Dao body significantly enhances a cultivator's cultivation speed and increases their chances of breaking through realms. It is considered equal to, if not better than, the Heavenly Spirit Root.
Jiang Linglong's Lunar Immortal Physique is among the most exceptional Dao bodies. Legend holds that this physique belongs to immortals, and its potential is beyond imagination.
Top-tier Dao bodies like the Pure Yin Physique and Pure Yang Physique are so extraordinary that people marvel at their innate gifts, believing them to be destined creations of the celestial realm. These individuals are thought to possess great fortune from birth, and such physiques are thus called "immortal physiques."
At this moment, in Deng Yuanwu's eyes, Elian was a cultivator with a Dao body, stirring an intense jealousy within him as a mere cultivator with three spirit roots.
"Die for me!"
Deng Yuanwu's expression twisted with malice as he unleashed his trump card—a treasure talisman that released a dazzling blade of light.
The talisman contained the tier-three divine technique "Heavenly Blade of Earthly Zephyr." The hazy blade light descended from the heavens, slashing directly toward Elian.
"A tier-three lower-grade treasure talisman," Elian muttered, his gaze tightening. At his current level, such a talisman wasn't much of a threat to him.
He raised his hand and activated his Thunderfire Sword. The black-golden sword aura cleaved through the air, colliding with the Heavenly Blade of Earthly Zephyr.
Although the talisman was indeed extraordinary, it managed to dim the light of Elian's Thunderfire Sword, significantly depleting its energy and rendering it temporarily unusable.
Recalling his sword, Elian had no time to relax as Deng Yuanwu summoned another treasure talisman. This time, a dazzling sword aura materialized mid-air and slashed toward Elian.
"Damn it, another divine talisman."
Elian's face darkened. A single tier-three talisman was valued at no less than 20,000 spirit stones. The power of a tier-three divine technique was formidable, even for Purple Mansion cultivators, as it consumed an enormous amount of energy.
These talismans were typically saved for critical, decisive moments, not squandered recklessly.
Deng Yuanwu's extravagance in using these valuable items to pressure him left Elian both dumbfounded and somewhat sympathetic for such wasteful tactics. Nevertheless, they were effective in putting him in a difficult position.
Knowing the talisman's power, Elian promptly activated the Vajra Banner. This top-tier treasure from the Purple Abyss Sect radiated immense energy, unleashing the Vajra Heaven-Sealing Seal. The powerful force dispersed the surrounding space for thousands of feet, obliterating the incoming sword aura and collapsing nearby mountains.
Despite this victory, the Vajra Banner's energy had significantly diminished, and it would require years to recharge its divine technique.
"Attack!"
Seeing that Elian's Thunderfire Sword was temporarily disabled and the Vajra Banner's energy exhausted, Deng Yuanwu sneered and unleashed a ghostly blade.
Despite his arrogance, Deng Yuanwu fought cautiously. He remained within the safety of his tier-three treasure ship and used his ghostly blade from afar, avoiding direct confrontation.
Elian activated his Pure Water Green Lotus Platform, summoning additional energy reserves to counter Deng Yuanwu's persistent attacks. Yet, the prolonged battle revealed the astonishing prowess of Deng Yuanwu's combat skills.
"Could it be... a vision technique?" Elian's sharp instincts identified the subtle advantage Deng Yuanwu held.
Indeed, Deng Yuanwu's Jade Spirit Eyes, a rare auxiliary technique, granted him extraordinary perceptiveness. To him, Elian's movements appeared slightly slower, giving Deng Yuanwu a significant edge.
However, despite this advantage, Deng Yuanwu struggled to suppress Elian fully.
"This man's combat intuition is terrifying," Deng Yuanwu muttered, his confidence faltering.
"He fights like a seasoned cultivator from the Purple Mansion stage."
"Brother, assist me!" he shouted to Deng Yuanjie, urging his companion to unleash their treasure ship's offensive capabilities.
The vessel's primary attack array activated, releasing a blazing crimson flame—Flame of Divine Destruction—toward Elian.
Recognizing the danger, Elian quickly summoned the Vajra Banner's defensive capabilities, creating the Golden Vajra Barrier. While it managed to repel most of the flame, the barrier weakened under the relentless onslaught.
At the same time, Deng Yuanwu unleashed his third talisman, manifesting a true water blade that further strained Elian's defenses.
Faced with mounting pressure, Elian activated his body-protecting aura and relied on his Fiery Void Sword to cut through the flames and escape the encirclement.
"His spiritual energy reserves are running low!" Deng Yuanwu exclaimed triumphantly, urging pursuit. Yet unbeknownst to him, Elian's Pure Water Green Lotus Platform still held vast reserves of energy.
Just as Elian prepared to counterattack, a deafening roar echoed through the sky. A shadowy figure loomed overhead.
"It's the Black Python Demon—a mid-stage Purple Mansion beast from Blackhawk Ridge!" Deng Yuanjie cried out in alarm. Both Deng brothers ceased their pursuit, hastily retreating.
Elian, seizing the opportunity, swiftly fled deeper into the mountain range. After several thousand miles, he stumbled upon a misty valley and inadvertently passed through a concealed barrier.
Before him was an untouched spiritual mountain.
"The spiritual energy here... a tier-three upper-grade spiritual vein."
Surveying the surroundings, Elian noticed an ancient cave dwelling at the mountain's peak. Above its entrance, the words "Forgetful Peak" were inscribed.
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