Chapter 1139 - 1136: Xuanling Finger
Qin Zhengnan roared angrily, "You brat, take my palm strike."
As soon as he said this, he leaped into the air, striking towards Lin Chuan with his palm.
Lin Chuan also jumped into the air, quickly exchanging several strikes with Qin Zhengnan.
Qin Zhengnan's strength was really formidable; after several palm strikes, Lin Chuan felt the powerful force from the opponent rebounding through his palms, causing his blood to surge.
"You brat, it's not bad that you can take a few of my strikes. But unfortunately, you're still not my match." Qin Zhengnan looked at Lin Chuan coldly, then his figure flashed, and he charged towards Lin Chuan.
Lin Chuan suppressed the surging blood within him, raised the Heavenly Heart Skill imprint to the highest level, and struck out with both palms.
Bang...
Their palms collided again, emitting a loud explosion. The shockwave spread out, uprooting nearby flowers and grass, sending them flying into the air.
Lin Chuan was propelled backward by the force, landing on the ground with a thud, blood oozing from the corner of his mouth.
"You brat, prepare to die." Qin Zhengnan shouted, waving his palms suddenly, not giving Lin Chuan a chance, and swept towards him furiously.
Xiao Ling and Xiao Hei knew well they weren't a match for this old man but bravely rushed towards Qin Zhengnan.
Qin Zhengnan didn't bother to take the two Little Snakes seriously. He split his palms, swung them, and the strong wind from his palms swept Xiao Ling and Xiao Hei five meters away.
"Old Qin, it's been years since we've met, and I didn't expect your cultivation to have improved so much." Just as Qin Zhengnan charged towards Lin Chuan, a clear voice suddenly echoed from the sky.
Upon hearing this voice, Qin Zhengnan's face changed drastically, his figure stopped abruptly, and he looked back towards the sky.
Though the clear voice rang out, not a single shadow was visible.
Lin Chuan, already injured, heard the clear voice, and an image of that mysterious masked woman flashed in his mind.
"Feng Lingfeng, since you're here, why hide?" Qin Zhengnan said gruffly, looking at the sky.
Feng Lingfeng, Sect Leader of the Tai Chi Sect, and Lin Chuan was alarmed, wondering if the mysterious masked woman was indeed her.
"Old Qin, I've arrived. Haven't you noticed?" The clear voice echoed again, followed by a person floating down from the cliff.
This person was a woman, her face still veiled by black gauze, her long black hair fluttering in the wind, wearing a tight-fitting sports outfit.
Qin Zhengnan stared at Feng Lingfeng as she landed, his face looking very displeased, a shadow flickering between his eyes, and said, "Master Feng, I didn't think you would also be interested in the Red Fruit."
With her face covered by black gauze, Feng Lingfeng chuckled, "Old Qin, I'm not as despicable as you. Since someone has already acquired the Red Fruit, why bother trying to snatch it from them?"
These words made Lin Chuan feel gratified, and he couldn't help but develop a liking for Feng Lingfeng.
Qin Zhengnan sneered coldly, "The Red Fruit is ownerless; those capable will possess it."
Feng Lingfeng chuckled, "Alright, today I'll take the Red Fruit. You can try fighting me first."
Old Qin's face was flushed with shame, and he said, "Feng Lingfeng, don't push it too far. You should know that our Maoshan Tao isn't easy to bully."
Feng Lingfeng's voice sank, coldly saying, "You still have the face to mention your Maoshan Tao. Don't think no one knows about the dirty deeds you've done all these years. Go back and tell Qin Zhengtian to behave himself."
Before Qin Zhengnan could speak, the injured Qin Hu suddenly said, "You damn bitch, daring to call our Sect Leader by name. I see you're tired of living."
Qin Hu was just a brainless guy. He didn't even consider that if Qin Zhengnan wasn't afraid of Feng Lingfeng, why would he be wasting words with her here?
Upon hearing Qin Hu speak, Qin Zhengnan's face changed drastically, but before he could react, Feng Lingfeng suddenly raised her pale right hand, pointing at Qin Hu in the air.
Qin Hu let out a miserable scream, his body flew into the air, landing two meters away, lying on the ground motionless.
"Xuanling Finger." Qin Zhengnan exclaimed in shock, his old face showing a terrified expression.
Beside him, Lin Chuan was even more shocked, not expecting Feng Lingfeng to take Qin Hu down with just one finger strike in mid-air. It was incredibly astonishing.
It's essential to know that Qin Hu's strength is similar to mine, and that such a master has no room to counter in front of Feng Lingfeng.
"Old Qin, if you don't leave, do you want me to teach you a lesson?" Feng Lingfeng said coldly.
Qin Zhengnan gritted his teeth, stomped his foot, and angrily glared at Feng Lingfeng and Lin Chuan. With a tap of his toes, he let out a strange cry, and the two blood puppets immediately picked up Qin Hu from the ground and disappeared between the cliffs.
Lin Chuan secretly calmed his mind, stood up, respectfully bowed to Feng Lingfeng, and said, "Thank you, Master Feng, for saving my life."
Feng Lingfeng's face was veiled in black gauze, her eyes flickering as she said, "Lin Chuan, I heard that you obtained the Yin Yang Double Jade and have also cultivated the Heavenly Heart Skill Seal, is that correct?"
Feng Lingshan and Feng Lingfeng are of the same sect; presumably, these are what Feng Lingshan told her. Lin Chuan nodded and said, "Indeed."
Feng Lingfeng said, "In that case, have you also obtained the Illusion Pearl, the token of Quan Dao Sect's leader?"
Lin Chuan nodded again and said, "Yes."
Feng Lingfeng said, "Can you let me see the Illusion Pearl?"
Lin Chuan didn't carry the Illusion Pearl with him, so he shook his head and said, "I'm sorry, I didn't bring the Illusion Pearl with me."
Feng Lingfeng responded with a simple "Oh," and said, "Since you have already obtained the Illusion Pearl, you are the leader of the Quan Dao Sect. Feng Lingfeng from Tai Chi Sect greets the leader of Quan Dao Sect."
After speaking, she gracefully bowed to Lin Chuan.
Lin Chuan quickly said, "Master Feng, you are too polite. You saved my life twice, so I should be the one paying homage to you."
Feng Lingfeng's eyes flickered, looking at Lin Chuan, she said, "Lin Chuan, the Red Fruit is a rarity that appears once in a millennium. How did you find your way here?"
Finding the Red Fruit was thanks to the efforts of two Little Snakes. Lin Chuan looked around; the two Little Snakes were in a spot several meters away. Unable to help himself, he called out to the two little creatures, "Xiao Ling, Xiao Hei, come here."
Xiao Ling and Xiao Hei, upon hearing Lin Chuan's call, shot forward like lightning and stopped on Lin Chuan's shoulders, their gaze somewhat fearful as they looked toward Feng Lingfeng.
"The reason I was able to get the Red Fruit is that they brought me here," Lin Chuan looked at Xiao Ling and Xiao Hei and said to Feng Lingfeng.
Feng Lingfeng looked at the two little creatures and said, "Golden-top Spirit Snake, Black Wind Spirit Snake, I didn't expect you to subdue them. It seems destiny has its way; you truly are Tian Mang."
Tian Mang was not a term Lin Chuan heard for the first time. Previously, when he encountered Chu Tianhan, he had heard him mention that he was Tian Mang. Hearing Feng Lingfeng mention it again, he couldn't help but be stunned.
Seeing Lin Chuan's expression, Feng Lingfeng continued, "The Tian Mang is the divinely ordained savior. Lin Chuan, now that the heavenly tribulation has manifested chaos, you must take on the responsibility of resolving it."
Lin Chuan blankly said, "You all keep talking about the heavenly tribulation. What exactly is this heavenly tribulation?"
Feng Lingfeng pondered for a moment, slowly saying, "In our Taoist tradition, what is referred to as the heavenly tribulation is essentially the calamity born from worldly chaos. If you ask me what exactly the heavenly tribulation is, I cannot answer you."
Lin Chuan was left dumbfounded, speaking so long yet still not understanding what the heavenly tribulation truly is.
"Master Feng, what is this Red Fruit?" Lin Chuan did not want to continue discussing the heavenly tribulation, so he changed the subject and asked Feng Lingfeng.
Feng Lingfeng said, "The Red Fruit is an extremely rare fruit in the world. To cultivators, it is a coveted treasure. The Red Fruit, also known as the Heavenly Essence Fruit, can enhance a cultivator's Inner Qi cultivation if consumed."
Understanding this, Lin Chuan nodded and said, "Right, you mentioned last time that when we meet again, you would tell me who the master of the puppets is."
Feng Lingfeng's eyes held a trace of amusement as she said, "The puppets you encountered last time were merely low-level ones. Their master is a disciple of Maoshan Tao, but who exactly, you will need to investigate for yourself."
It was as if nothing was said. Lin Chuan asked again, "Master Feng, I have a few phrases whose meanings I'm not sure of. Can you explain them to me?"
Feng Lingfeng nodded, remaining silent.
Lin Chuan said, "The number of nine-nine, three stars in a line, the summit of Yuxue Peak, born in Unity of Heaven and Man, what do these four sentences mean?"
Feng Lingfeng pondered for a long while before saying, "The number of nine-nine, in Taoism, refers to the concept of returning to one. Three stars in a line refers to celestial bodies forming a straight line, akin to modern scientific terms where Earth, the sun, and the moon align in a straight line. As for the summit of Yuxue Peak, it must be referring to the peak of Yuxue Peak on Kunlun Mountain. Born in Unity of Heaven and Man speaks to Taoist cultivators merging with the universe to be reborn."
Although Fan Changhe's previous explanation wasn't thorough, the general idea was similar to Feng Lingfeng's. It seems that in three months, Lin Chuan must take a trip to Yuxue Peak on Kunlun Mountain.
Feng Lingfeng continued, "Our Taoist practice involves many kinds, including divination, geomancy, drawing talismans to ward off evil, internal cultivation, and more. Although Maoshan Tao is a branch of Quan Dao Sect, it has evolved over hundreds of years into an evil sect. As far as I know, they not only create puppets but also engage in illegal activities. Lin Chuan, you must be careful when encountering them."
Lin Chuan nodded and said, "Thank you, Master Feng, for the warning. I have another question for you: are there really people who have cultivated to immortality in this world?"
Feng Lingfeng said, "Lin Chuan, I can tell you with great responsibility that there are indeed cultivators in this world who have reached the realm of Unity of Heaven and Man. Once this realm is achieved, they can traverse through time and space at will, achieving eternal life, never aging."
Eternal life and never aging sounded somewhat mystical to Lin Chuan, who found it hard to believe.