Wake Up Through Force
1912 Words
At the moment the Taiji Yin-Yang Diagram appeared...
**Before the Jade Purity Hall in the distance**
Immortal Lords Yueci, Changhe, and the disciples behind them stared at the enormous black-and-white Taiji Diagram, their faces filled with shock.
*That is...*
*The Taiji Yin-Yang Diagram!*
As the saying goes—
*When chaos first parted, heaven and earth began.*
*The two energies of Yin and Yang are the source of all laws.*
*Black and white, the purest essence of heaven and earth.*
The Taiji Yin-Yang Diagram is a defensive technique among the myriad methods of the Daoist path, reputed to be "*impenetrable by cultivation at the same level.*"
It can be called the strongest defense among Daoist cultivators!
"*I never imagined he could master this technique!*" Immortal Lord Yueci exclaimed in admiration, his face full of praise as he looked at Yunhua True Person ahead.
The Taiji Yin-Yang Diagram originates from one of the Daoist path's three supreme scriptures, *The Profound Scripture of the Great Ultimate*. It cannot be cultivated by those without exceptional comprehension. In the entire Shangqing Sect, those who have successfully cultivated this technique do not exceed ten.
For Yunhua True Person, with only Golden Core cultivation, to succeed in cultivating it shows his comprehension in Daoist techniques is extraordinarily high, seen only once in a millennium!
*No wonder Crane Return True Lord designated Yunhua True Person to succeed as the master of Zixia Peak, persisting in this view even after Yunhua obstinately pursued the sword path.*
*Such comprehension, such a rare talent for cultivating the Dao—who would be willing to give up on him?*
*Ah!*
Immortal Lord Yueci let out a long sigh. The more he marveled at and admired Yunhua's rare talent and comprehension, the more frustrated he felt. *Why would a genius in Daoist techniques be so stubbornly obsessed with the sword path, refusing to awaken?*
Not just him, but even the disciples behind him sighed inwardly. *So stubborn, so misguided!*
**Meanwhile, the duel on the Tai Chi Plaza continued.**
Chu Ran's sword descended from the air, the blade pointing directly at Yunhua True Person's vitals.
But ten feet away from Yunhua, it suddenly stopped, unable to advance.
All because his sword was *blocked*!
It could not advance an inch!
The killing intent on Chu Ran's elegant, cold face intensified. He frowned, his expression growing even more severe.
He raised his eyes, his cold gaze looking forward.
He saw—
A gigantic Taiji Yin-Yang Diagram appeared in mid-air, shielding Yunhua True Person behind it.
—What blocked his sword was precisely this Taiji Diagram formation.
This Taiji Yin-Yang Diagram had the same shape as the Taiji diagrams Chu Ran had seen before.
But the Taiji diagrams he had seen were just pictures, inanimate objects. They hung quietly on walls, serving as decorations and nothing more.
The Taiji Yin-Yang Diagram before him, however, radiated boundless light, bright and dazzling, as if possessing infinite power.
The formidable power it emanated inspired awe and fear!
—This was a powerful defensive formation diagram.
And behind it stood Yunhua True Person.
Chu Ran looked at him with icy eyes. Yunhua True Person stood ahead, eyes lowered, sword held before his chest. The sword aura around him had vanished, leaving only the cool, clear Qi of the Daoist path!
His handsome face wore a stern expression. His pale blue Daoist robe and wide sleeves flapped in the wind. Between his brows, a clear, majestic aura flowed, his entire body shining with brilliant spiritual light.
He truly appeared transcendent and immortal, fully embodying the Daoist demeanor!
Such a transcendent, immortal-like figure... was actually a swordsman!
Seeing him like this, Chu Ran immediately frowned, a sense of disapproval rising within him.
As the saying goes, the sword reflects the person, and the person reflects the sword.
Sword cultivators were mostly sharp in nature,**** (*their edges showing*), decisive in killing, their temperaments often resolute and ruthless.
Daoist cultivators contemplated Daoist principles, cultivated their character and nature, embodying**** (*the clear breeze and bright moon*).
In Chu Ran's view, Yunhua True Person's nature was a bit too**** (*gentle and non-confrontational*) for a sword cultivator. Seeing the brilliant spiritual light and clear, majestic Qi surrounding him, he was clearly top-tier material for a Daoist cultivator. *Why be so stubbornly obsessed with cultivating the sword path?*
Chu Ran also couldn't understand this world.
"*Compared to cultivating the sword, you are more suited to contemplating Daoist scriptures,*" Chu Ran said, looking at him with a clear, crisp voice.
Yunhua True Person stood behind the Taiji Diagram, raised his eyes to look at him, and said, "*The Great Dao has three thousand paths, all leading to the same end. The sword path and the profound Dao both seek the Great Dao. There is no difference.*"
"*Since that's the case, what difference does it make whether I cultivate the sword or cultivate the Dao?*" Yunhua True Person retorted.
Hearing this, Chu Ran curled his lips into a cold smile and said, "*There is most certainly a difference!*"
"*A sword cultivator would never hide behind a Taiji Diagram formation!*" Chu Ran said.
His expression grew even colder, his** (*ruthlessness*) deepening. "*A sword cultivator never defends, never retreats!*"
"*Retreating means losing!*"
"*For a sword cultivator, offense is the best defense!*"
"*You...*" He pointed his sword at Yunhua True Person's face, his tone** (*ruthless*). "*You hid. You retreated. You are not worthy of being a sword cultivator!*"
As he spoke these words,
Chu Ran was half-suspended in the air. His dark robe was half-ruined, his feet bare, legs exposed. His long sleeves flapped fiercely in the wind, and his disheveled black hair, cascading to his waist, floated and flew in the breeze.
His face was pale and elegant, but his brows and eyes were icy and majestic. His expression was ferocious, like a life-seeking ghost or demon.
His words were mocking and cutting, showing no mercy.
They instantly angered Yunhua True Person, who was wholeheartedly dedicated to the sword path.
—Meanwhile, the group before the Jade Purity Hall in the distance deeply agreed.
Immortal Lord Yueci watched this scene, thinking, *Yunhua's temperament is indeed unsuitable for the sword path. He is too**** (*gentle and non-confrontational*), like a wild crane among idle clouds, lacking the sharp** (*edge*) of a blade.*
As for Chu Ran, who could articulate such insights, Immortal Lord Yueci instead showed appreciation, shifting his gaze to him. *This one, however, is excellent material for a sword cultivator. His comprehension of the sword path is clearly extraordinary.*
**Yunhua True Person, whom Chu Ran had assessed as unfit for the sword path, glared at him angrily and said, "*My Dao does not require others'**** (*criticism and commentary*).*"**
"*Nor does it need others'**** (*meddling*).*"
Hearing this, Chu Ran said coldly, "*I agree with that.*"
"*No one has the right to** (*comment on*) another's Great Dao. It is a personal realization and choice,*" he said.
Hearing this, Yunhua True Person's unpleasant expression improved slightly.
"*But,*" Chu Ran's tone shifted, his voice heavy. "*Everyone can take the wrong path, stray onto a misguided road at times.*"
"*Since you regard me as a friend and treat me with sincerity, I cannot stand by and watch you persist in error, walking a crooked path into darkness!*" Chu Ran's elegant, handsome face was stern and solemn. He declared emphatically, "********** (*Since I have no right to comment*), then let's fight!*"
"*Since you are**** (*stubbornly unawakened*), I will beat you awake!*"
Hearing this, Yunhua True Person's expression grew even more displeased. He looked coldly at Chu Ran.
His voice icy, he said, "*If you truly consider me a close friend and confidant, you should support me, not oppose me or attempt to interfere!*"
"*That is not a friend. That is a sycophant who cannot distinguish right from wrong!*" Chu Ran said. "*The friend in my eyes is not such a shameless person!*"
Both held their own ground, neither able to persuade the other.
Finally, Yunhua True Person looked at him coldly and said, "*You insist on stopping me?*"
"*Yes!*" Chu Ran answered without hesitation.
With a cold snort, Yunhua True Person said, "***？ (*With what ability?*) You are too**** (*self-righteous*).*"
"***！ (*With my ability!*)*" Chu Ran said, his dark eyes fixed on him, his voice**** (*ringing and powerful*). "******** (*I dare not say about others*), but to beat sense into***** (*you, this fool*), I am more than sufficient!*"
The two exchanged harsh words mercilessly.
Their verbal sparring was so** (*mocking*) it seemed like they were enemies.
"..." Immortal Lord Yueci.
"..." Immortal Lord Changhe.
"..." And their disciples.
*Are you two really not enemies?*
*Even though you call each other close friends and confidants, your words and actions are completely unlike friends...*
*Such a**** (*catfight/scathing verbal battle*).*
"*Overestimating yourself!*" Yunhua True Person said coldly to Chu Ran.
"*Self-righteous!*" Chu Ran retorted sarcastically.
"*Arrogant and conceited!*" Yunhua True Person continued to mock.
"..." Chu Ran.
His mind raced, searching for a four-character idiom...
*Damn it, can't think of one!*
Finally, unable to come up with a four-character idiom, Chu Ran said this: "*Damn it! Moron!*"
"..." The onlooking crowd.
At this moment, their hearts were** (*crumbling*).
They also wanted to say, *Damn it, two morons!*
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**After finishing their exchange of harsh words,**
Yunhua True Person looked at Chu Ran, gave a cold laugh, and said, "*If you have the ability, break my defense!*"
He was utterly confident in his Taiji Yin-Yang Diagram formation. No matter how high this youth's comprehension in the sword path might be, within the same cultivation level, it was absolutely impossible to breach his***** (*invincible defense*).
To********* (*break his Taiji Yin-Yang Diagram formation*), one would need cultivation at least three levels higher than his!
Hearing this, Chu Ran similarly gave a cold laugh and said, "*Since you put it that way, then... alright!*"
"*How could I let you down!*"
With that—
His expression suddenly darkened, his entire aura drastically changed. The corners of his eyes tinged with red, his killing intent shook the heavens.
He flicked his wrist, sword aura erupting!
A powerful, chill sword aura rapidly spread in all directions.
Wherever it passed, everything froze into ice.
In the blink of an eye, the entire Tai Chi Plaza transformed into an endless ice plain.
Moments ago, it was scorching** (*scorching sun*). Now, it was**** (*the harsh cold of deep winter*).
Even snowflakes began to drift from the sky.
"*This... this is impossible!*"
Seeing this from before the Jade Purity Hall in the distance, Immortal Lord Yueci**** (*inadvertently knocked over*) the teacup in his hand and abruptly stood up!
His face was full of** (*shock and terror*), disbelief.
"*How did he achieve this!*" Immortal Lord Yueci exclaimed in astonishment.
*This youth could actually alter celestial phenomena.*
*Influencing the will of heaven and earth!*
*This is not a realm attainable by mortals!*
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