Chapter 89: The Arrival of the Master

The twenty-four realms shattered under the strike of a sword beam, a mighty force that directly tore them apart, transforming them into countless streams of energy that spread outward.

Boom!

The twenty-four realms collapsed completely under the sword's might, releasing a terrifying force that surged like a tidal wave, flattening mountains, and even affecting the onlookers who had been standing at a distance.

The energy from the collapse of the twenty-four realms swept toward them, and there was no way they could resist. They could only watch in despair.

In the midst of this critical moment, an elderly figure calmly descended from the sky, extending a hand to strike. The Taoist energy dispersed, forming a formation map that unfurled like a scroll, spreading outward and blocking the horrific energy unleashed by the destruction of the realms.

The surging energy, like a river breaking through a dam, threatened to flood the world, yet it could not break through the thin, yet solid, image of the formation.

The onlookers, who had narrowly escaped death, let out a collective sigh of relief, gazing in gratitude at the elderly figure who had stepped forward.

"Master!"

"It's the Master who saved us!"

"Master, the one who has been teaching for over three hundred years, has actually arrived."

"The Master is incredibly powerful. He's ranked third among the Ten Great Masters, just below the Qilin and the Old Dragon."

"Master has been in seclusion in the South, staying away from the world. How could he have come here?"

"Yes, especially since he believes there's a 'God of Men' here. Is he planning to challenge this God of Men?"

"Whatever his reasons, this is becoming more exciting."

"Exciting indeed, but I think I'll keep my distance this time, to avoid getting caught in the crossfire."

Among the crowd, some recognized the Master's silhouette and began to discuss among themselves.

But this time, they all acted more rationally, quickly retreating. They had all danced with death, and none of them dared to be reckless again.

The sunset glowed blood-red, casting its light across the devastated land, revealing deep and bottomless ravines.

These ravines had been carved out by the explosion of the twenty-four realms, stretching for hundreds of miles, wide enough to resemble the massive bodies of dragons. It was an awe-inspiring sight.

Standing among them, Li Jiu Feng gazed at the setting sun. His aura was heavy, and his breathing, once rapid, gradually slowed.

He had just withstood the full force of the twenty-four realms. His body had exploded with full power to barely withstand it.

The twenty-four realms were truly formidable.

And this was just their initial version. If Taoist Peach Blossom and the Silent Monk continued their research and refinement, this terrifying technique would undoubtedly astound the world.

After all, in this technique, Li Jiu Feng had glimpsed the possibility of a new world being born.

Of course, that possibility was small, a far cry from evolving into a real world.

After all, Taoist Peach Blossom and the Silent Monk had only reached the Tenth Barrier.

To have come up with such a powerful technique from their understanding of combining Buddhist and Taoist paths within the Tenth Barrier was unprecedented.

This was why Li Jiu Feng had chosen not to make a move and had willingly taken the blow head-on, despite the pain. He couldn't bear to see the two incredibly talented individuals lose their potential over a mere sparring match.

Just like when he had faced the drunken madman, he had given his guidance without hesitation, passing on the Divine Demon Body Refining technique.

The world needed talents.

...

Under the fading sunlight, Li Jiu Feng took a deep breath, his wounds quickly healing. Ever since practicing the Divine Demon Body Refining technique, the damage to his physical body could almost be healed within a few breaths.

However, this time, the damage to his Daoist techniques was a bit more significant, as even the "Moon Over the Sea" had been torn apart.

Although the moon was later repaired through other techniques, the rupture still remained.

The broken part of the moon on the sea was difficult for Li Jiu Feng to restore. But he wasn't upset; instead, he calmly thought: "If these two could destroy my 'Moon Over the Sea', it means my Daoist manifestation is not invincible. There's still much room for improvement, and it shows that the world of great competition has truly birthed many unparalleled geniuses, as impressive as any from the past five thousand years."

[You have saved two geniuses, activating your transcendent wisdom and comprehending the Great Law of the Heavens.]

Li Jiu Feng was stunned. He hadn't expected that by simply saving these two young talents, his wisdom had been activated, leading him to comprehend the Great Law of the Heavens.

What exactly was the Great Law of the Heavens?

Li Jiu Feng immediately began to investigate, closing his eyes to study.

In his mind, a vast expanse of memories emerged, all related to the Great Law of the Heavens.

The Great Law of the Heavens was an extremely inclusive technique that could accept the worlds of the heavens, different cultivation paths, techniques, and insights, and integrate them together to enhance its power.

The more it fused, the stronger it became, with no limitations.

It was a terrifying technique. As Li Jiu Feng carefully examined it, he first gasped in awe, then felt elation.

He suddenly realized that his sparring with the drunken madman, Taoist Peach Blossom, and the Silent Monk had all activated his transcendent wisdom and allowed him to gain new insights.

This made Li Jiu Feng no longer averse to others seeking him out for sparring.

After all, it was much faster than activating his own wisdom and gaining insights.

As Li Jiu Feng was studying the Great Law of the Heavens, a pair of footsteps approached from afar, stopping just a hundred meters away.

Li Jiu Feng opened his eyes and turned to look.

Under the setting sun, half of the sky was filled with fiery clouds. Beneath these clouds stood an elderly figure, dressed in plain robes, with grey hair, a thin and frail appearance, yet exuding a calm and composed presence.

The Master!

Li Jiu Feng immediately thought of someone, then confirmed without hesitation.

This person was the "God of Men" whom the Master had spoken of!

"We've had a long-standing connection, but today I finally get to see your true style. As expected, you have not disappointed," the Master said with a smile.

The Master was over three hundred years old, while Li Jiu Feng was in his early one hundred, so calling him a 'junior' was perfectly reasonable.

Li Jiu Feng studied the Master and suddenly spoke: "I've heard that you've spent eleven years in the heavens cultivating, your power surpassing that of men. Would you care to enlighten me?"

The Master looked at Li Jiu Feng in surprise.

He had always disliked being disturbed in his peaceful existence, yet Li Jiu Feng, who usually avoided sparring, had taken the initiative to invite him to a duel?

Li Jiu Feng was calm. Previously, he had been bothered by such challenges, as they brought no benefits, disrupted his peace, and often drew unnecessary attention.

But now, circumstances had changed. His tranquility had been broken, and his name had spread far and wide. There was no more hiding from the world.

Moreover, after sparring with the drunken madman, Taoist Peach Blossom, and the Silent Monk, his transcendent wisdom had been activated, bringing forth some valuable insights.

He now saw the Master as an excellent target for further growth.

The Master was ranked among the top three in the Ten Great Masters. Although many believed he was inferior to the two divine beasts and was ranked third, his reputation remained untarnished.

He was still revered by many, considered extraordinarily powerful.

Li Jiu Feng suddenly became very interested. He wondered if sparring with the Master would activate his transcendent wisdom again.

He also wanted to see the true power of the Master.

After all, it was widely believed that the Master had transcended the Tenth Barrier.

Li Jiu Feng was eager to find out.