The Spiritual Energy Revival Began in Zhangjiajie

20: Chapter 20 Ji Yebai’s ShockThe scorching sun hung high in the sky.

Ten men held longswords and formed an array to face Ji Yebai.

Having received Daoist Taixu’s approval, the ten men wasted no time, leaping forward with swords in hand, all eager to teach Ji Yebai a lesson.

”Haha! Good!”

Ji Yebai grinned and shouted, ”Then let’s begin!”

He immediately charged forward, attacking the ten-man sword array.

In his previous life, Laojun Temple became a Holy Land; it wasn’t a place just anyone could waltz into.

Furthermore, its Disciples were highly skilled, with First and Second-rate Martial Artists emerging in constant succession.

Among Daoist sects, most were famous for their sword techniques, just like the Chenguang Sword Manual practiced by Daoist Taixuan, which was a treasure of the Dao of the Sword.

Therefore, sword arrays were quite common within Daoism.

Just like these ten people before him.

They were using the simplest Sancai Array.

The three elements of Heaven, Earth, and Man rotated among each other, pairing off in threes and twos in ever-changing variations.

Seeing Ji Yebai charge, the ten young Daoists gripped their swords and immediately surrounded him.

The longswords in their hands did not thrust directly; instead, they slashed across at an angle.

As the saying goes, thrusts kill while slashes wound.

The ten men in the sword array were holding back their strength!

”Not using your full strength!?”

”If you don’t use your full strength, how can I demonstrate mine!?”

Ji Yebai’s eyes flickered slightly, and amidst his fluctuating thoughts, he suddenly flicked a finger.

Buzz!!!

The incoming longsword instantly trembled violently, and the Daoist holding it looked on in disbelief.

The force transmitted from the sword actually made his arm go numb, making him unable to hold onto it.

Clang!

With a soft sound, the unsharpened steel longsword fell to the ground.

Ji Yebai brushed past him, and in the next moment, his fingers flicked repeatedly.

Buzz!

Buzz!

Buzz!

In an instant.

The ringing of swords was incessant.

One after another, the longswords fell to the ground.

The ten young Daoists all clutched their wrists, looking at Ji Yebai in disbelief.

Their expressions were as if they had seen a ghost.

They had practiced martial arts for over ten years, and the same went for their swordplay.

Yet today, someone had made them unable to even hold their swords with just a flick of an index finger.

”Haha!”

Ji Yebai scanned the group, then fixed his gaze on Bai Zhu and the others who had not yet taken the field.

”Bai Zhu!”

Ji Yebai laughed, ”All of you, come at me together!”

He was in an extremely pleasant mood.

The pleasure of thrashing future experts was somewhat addictive.

Indignation!

Hearing Ji Yebai’s laughter, everyone felt a wave of indignation.

Upon hearing Ji Yebai’s words, the remaining people immediately swarmed forward.

The original ten men exchanged looks, suppressed their emotions, and picked up their swords again.

Everyone became vigilant.

Ji Yebai’s actions just now showed not only absurd strength but also astonishing speed.

Ten swords were knocked away before they could even touch him.

Bai Zhu and the others quickly stepped forward, and with a flash of movement from the two groups, they merged into a larger sword array.

A full twenty people.

At this moment, although the sword array lacked the support of Spiritual Qi and couldn’t trigger the power of Heaven and Earth...

...the power of the array increased with every additional person.

After all...

...one sword slashing down was incomparable to several swords slashing down simultaneously.

In an instant.

Twenty people, swords in hand and feet moving in the Seven Star Steps, quickly closed in on Ji Yebai.

...

”This boy’s strength is actually this great!?”

Daoist Taixuan now had the sword from his back in his hand.

His entire Aura became sharp.

”He is truly extraordinary!”

Daoist Taixu watched Ji Yebai, his thoughts churning.

Meanwhile, in the field...

”Hahaha! Come!”

Ji Yebai gave a hearty laugh and charged into the sword array once more.

Whoosh!

As soon as he landed, Ji Yebai immediately felt a heavy pressure.

Twenty longswords attacked from incredible angles.

The cold light was chilling, like layers of a spiderweb descending upon him.

Ji Yebai was currently only a Third-rate Martial Artist; although he possessed a Divine Brave Body, he was still flesh and blood. A Third-rate Martial Artist was still human, and a sword strike would still wound him.

”Interesting, truly interesting!”

Ji Yebai’s eyes lit up brightly.

Since his Rebirth, this was the first time he had felt such great pressure.

It made his blood boil slightly.

Boom!

Ji Yebai flipped to dodge, and the twenty swords struck the ground with a loud bang.

The next moment.

Ji Yebai threw a straight punch.

The punch slammed into the flat of a parrying sword.

In an instant, a surging, immense force erupted.

Seven or eight people were forced back violently, stumbling and falling to the ground.

The combined strength of seven or eight people actually couldn’t withstand a single punch from Ji Yebai.

And that wasn’t all.

With seven or eight people out of the fray, the entire sword array instantly fell into chaos.

Ji Yebai suddenly charged forward, chopping and pushing, sending another two people flying in an instant.

”Change the array!!!”

”Big Dipper Seven Stars!!!”

At the critical moment, Bai Zhu let out a roar.

Seven of the remaining ten people immediately leaped out, occupying strange positions and instantly slashing at Ji Yebai.

And that wasn’t all.

The remaining three weren’t idle either.

They moved around the perimeter, constantly striking with their swords.

”Interesting, truly interesting!”

Ji Yebai’s eyes were exceptionally excited.

The pressure he was under now was actually greater than when there were twenty people.

The seven swords acted as one.

When one slashed, they all slashed.

When one thrust, they all thrust.

Moreover...

...whenever Ji Yebai counterattacked, the other three roaming swords would thrust in...

...directly interrupting Ji Yebai’s offensive.

Until...

”Not bad, truly worthy of being a Daoist Holy Land!”

Ji Yebai retreated a step and looked at Bai Zhu and the others, full of praise.

These people were worthy of their future reputations as geniuses; they were already so formidable now.

However, Bai Zhu and the others had grim expressions.

In just a short time, they had been forced to use the Seven Star Sword Array, and their physical exertion was immense; they were dripping with sweat and panting like bulls.

In contrast, Ji Yebai showed no signs of fatigue.

Even his breathing was normal.

”Next, I’m going to get serious!”

Ji Yebai smiled, his eyes shining with divine light.

Hearing this...

...Bai Zhu and the others instinctively became more vigilant.

But just then...

”Wait!”

An aged voice called out.

The voice was very peculiar.

It was full of the vicissitudes of time and weariness, yet upon closer inspection, it held an indescribable vitality.

”Hmm!?”

Ji Yebai stopped in his tracks and slowly turned around.

He looked toward the source of the voice.

An old man was shuffling over.

The old man’s hair and beard were completely white, his face was withered, and his dark skin was full of wrinkles, looking like a corpse with one foot in the grave.

But...

...that wasn’t what shocked Ji Yebai.

”Restrained Aura, condensed into substance... Great Perfection of the Qi-Sensing Realm!?”

Ji Yebai’s eyes widened suddenly.

He simply couldn’t imagine encountering the Great Perfection of the Qi-Sensing Realm.

Spiritual Qi hadn’t even recovered yet!

How could the Great Perfection of the Qi-Sensing Realm appear!?

If Spiritual Qi were to recover, he would probably birth Internal Energy on the spot.

”Senior Kunlun Saint, you’ve finally arrived. This Junior was still worried about you!”

Seeing the old man, Daoist Taixu stepped forward quickly and performed the etiquette of a Junior.

This scene made Ji Yebai click his tongue in secret.

Daoist Taixu was a Daoist master and the temple master of the Laojun Temple Holy Land; his seniority was extremely high.

”Hehehe, good, good! All is good! This old man is doing fine, no need to worry!”

The old man chuckled and patted the top of Daoist Taixu’s head.

Then he pushed Daoist Taixu aside and looked at Ji Yebai with burning eyes.

”Young friend, I wonder if we could exchange a few blows?”

As soon as the old man finished speaking...

”No!!!”

Daoist Taixu and everyone present changed expressions.

The old man was very old; although they all knew his strength was terrifying, Ji Yebai wasn’t bad either!

If anything were to happen to the old man, Laojun Temple would definitely become a target of public criticism.

Therefore, Daoist Taixu said decisively:

”Sir, I agree to your request. Someone, go fetch the Spirit Pearl and give it to him!”

Immediately, someone ran to the side to make a phone call.

Ji Yebai blinked, watching this scene with some curiosity.

Who exactly was this newcomer!?

To prevent the old man from acting, Taixu actually chose to give up the Spirit Pearl without hesitation.

And...

...even the sharp-auraed Daoist Taixuan calmed his Aura at this moment, not objecting to Daoist Taixu’s arrangement at all.

Ji Yebai slowly stood up straight.

Since Daoist Taixu agreed to the exchange, his goal was achieved.

This was a good thing!

”Thank you for your cooperation, Daoist. Please arrange a place for this Junior to write down the technique!”

Ji Yebai lowered his gaze, his voice calm.

Since it was an exchange, the Longevity Fist technique naturally had to be written out.

Ji Yebai would strive for opportunities, but he would not resort to robbery.

Hearing this, Daoist Taixu waved his hand.

Immediately, someone came to lead Ji Yebai away.

Before leaving, Ji Yebai looked at the old man curiously once more.

He happened to meet the old man’s gaze.

Although that gaze was murky, the emotions contained within made Ji Yebai’s heart tremble.

Purity, curiosity!

”A Heart-Nature like a pure child!?”

Ji Yebai’s pupils constricted.

The highest state of mental cultivation in Daoism—someone had actually reached it!?