Chapter 508
Deng Cheng's expression shifted. Could it be that he had underestimated his own daughter?
What if the Five Sects started fighting because of him? What would he do then?
At that moment, in the sky, Luo Shangxian from Haori Mountain spoke up, "Zheng Zhangmen, how have you been?"
Deng Cheng suddenly turned his head to look at Zheng Fa.
Zheng Fa smiled at him and cupped his hands, saying, "I have some connections within the Five Sects... If you need, I can write a recommendation letter."
"Uh... uh..."
Usually eloquent and articulate, Deng Cheng now seemed like a mute.
He stared blankly at the two passengers from his own ship, who nodded at him and soared into the sky.
Zheng Fa, who had intended to showcase his strength today, felt the golden core in his dantian radiate brilliance.
His golden core was already powerful; when it first formed, it had startled the Cheng Kong Shangren.
Now, having reached the late stage of golden core, its power was more than ten times stronger than before.
At this moment, as he exerted his full strength, it truly resembled the sun rising from the sea.
Deng Cheng watched as Zheng Fa forcefully entered the sky occupied by the Five Sects. Among the previously unusual phenomena, a dazzling golden sun appeared, looking as if it would not be outdone!
Even Luo Shangxian and the others couldn't help but glance sideways—
It wasn't that Zheng Fa's strength put pressure on them.
Rather, who on earth had ever seen a golden core like this?
Is this really a golden core?
On the ship, Deng Cheng closed his eyes, took another look, and finally sighed, "This Zheng Zhangmen must be pretending to be a golden core..."
Beside him, Deng Yan tugged at his sleeve and whispered, "Wasn't it said that the Xuanwei Five Sects are the most powerful sects in the world?"
She was usually clever, but at this moment, she couldn't help but extend her fingers, counting in confusion, "Why are there six?"
Deng Cheng's expression changed repeatedly, and he found himself unable to answer her question.
It turned out that there were people... who had another path.
It turned out that there were people who could stand shoulder to shoulder with the Five Sects.
...
Not only did he find it strange, but even the Five Sects' Dao Guo in the sky looked perplexed.
The Five Sects had stood at the pinnacle of Xuanwei for at least several hundred thousand years, and no other immortal sect had been able to stand alongside them.
Moreover, Zheng Fa and Sister Zhang's visible cultivation was at most at the Yuan Ying stage.
Could this not raise suspicions?
Luo Shangxian exchanged glances with the other four Dao Guo cultivators, whispered a few words, and their gazes toward Zheng Fa became somewhat meaningful.
He spoke loudly, "It has been a long time since I met with my fellow Daoists. How about we discuss the Dao?"
Zheng Fa was taken aback, but saw the Dao Guo of the Five Sects all smile, and they simultaneously displayed unusual phenomena.
A wooden bow appeared behind Luo Shangxian, while a long sword materialized in front of Yan Zhangmen from the Tianhe Sect.
The other three also exhibited extraordinary phenomena; the Yaochi Dao Guo female cultivator's manifestation resembled a wondrous flower, while the Taishang Daoist had a Yin-Yang Taiji diagram floating above his head, and the old monk from Leiyin Temple showed no change, but the Buddha surrounding him became increasingly vivid and intricate, looking like a true Buddha descending to the mortal realm.
These phenomena were not merely for show.
Zheng Fa felt the spiritual energy between heaven and earth change instantly, even experiencing a sense of suffocation!
And the Five Sects' Dao Guo seemed to genuinely want to test his mettle, as the five great phenomena all directed their energy toward Zheng Fa.
In an instant, it felt as if the entire world was rejecting Zheng Fa...
Sister Zhang's beautiful eyes glinted with intent, as if she were about to raise her Qingjing Bamboo.
But Zheng Fa pressed down on her hand, and the Fusang tree in his dantian appeared in the sky, casting a shadow that blocked out the sun, emanating a calming aura.
The pressure on him dissipated.
Below, Deng Yan, who had been clenching her small fists, couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.
Beside her, Deng Cheng's gaze was filled with suspicion.
Yet the Five Sects' Dao Guo seemed not to have tested enough; they already knew Zheng Fa possessed the Fusang tree, and at this moment, they were not surprised. They saw the old monk from Leiyin Temple glance at Sister Zhang's Qingjing Bamboo, and he suddenly clasped his hands together, silently reciting a scripture toward Zheng Fa.
The Buddha behind him suddenly opened its eyes wide, glaring fiercely, displaying a posture of subduing demons.
The sea beneath them erupted violently, with waves surging upward, and the sea level inexplicably dropped by a foot.
In an instant, everyone felt as if the world had turned upside down.
Among the Tianhe Sect, Xie Qingxue's hand brushed against the hilt of her Qingping Sword.
Zheng Fa's hand flashed with black light, revealing a black banner adorned with myriad beasts.
"The Myriad Beasts Banner?" Luo Shangxian exclaimed softly.
But the next moment, his eyes widened as he looked at Zheng Fa and shouted, "Yao Huang?"
At this moment, Zheng Fa's aura was even more reminiscent of the Great Freedom Yao Huang than the Great Freedom Yao Huang himself!
The old monk from Leiyin Temple paused, seemingly frightened, and dared not make a move.
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Chapter 390: All Special Effects, For the Purpose of Transmitting the Dao
Next, it was time for Zheng Fa to showcase his acting skills!
The spiritual power within his golden core, aided by the "Tiangang Disha Transformation," was now operating according to the "Myriad Beasts True Solution."
According to Jiao Wuji, aside from a few minor differences, it was actually 90% similar to the original technique.
Of course, relying solely on this wouldn't be enough to fool the Five Sects' Dao Guo.
But he also had the Fusang tree!
With the legacies of two generations of Yao Huang combined in one, at this moment, even if the Great Freedom Yao Huang himself came, Zheng Fa would dare to scold him, asking where the counterfeit had come from!
The Myriad Beasts Banner in his hand, to put it in a somewhat inappropriate analogy, was like a devoted admirer encountering a goddess; Zheng Fa didn't even need to speak, and this treasure had already opened its embrace, as if it couldn't wait to engrave Zheng Fa's name on its pole...
With the combined might of the Fusang tree and the Myriad Beasts Banner, Zheng Fa's aura was truly not weaker than that of the original Great Freedom Yao Huang!
The old monk's eyes were filled with suspicion, his gaze fixed on Zheng Fa, seemingly unconvinced—after all, wielding the power of Dao Guo with a golden core body was truly unfathomable.
It was hard not to raise doubts.
But as his gaze shifted to the Myriad Beasts Banner, the old monk recalled the unfortunate Great Freedom Yao Huang, who was not only dead but whose painstakingly crafted treasure was now in Zheng Fa's hands, obediently, which was truly pitiful.
When he looked up again, he saw Zheng Fa's slightly confident smile.
Yet he still couldn't grasp Zheng Fa's true strength.
Yan Zhangmen and the other Dao Guo from the Tianhe Sect were also looking at Zheng Fa, their expressions filled with uncertainty.
Zheng Fa could actually guess their thoughts—
It had been some time since the death of the Great Freedom Yao Huang, and while it was still shocking, they were now somewhat skeptical, probably with a mix of various speculations.
On the other hand, the lofty Xuanwei Five Sects certainly did not wish for another sect to be compared with them—this was clearly against the overall interests of the Five Sects.
If he had shown even a hint of weakness or flaw during their earlier probing, the situation would have been unimaginable.
Zheng Fa scanned the faces of the Taishang Daoist, Yan Zhangmen, the Yaochi Dao Guo, the old monk, and the others, his gaze showing no sign of retreat. Instead, he smiled and said, "Since we are discussing the Dao, I have some minor techniques. I hope the esteemed monk from Leiyin Temple will offer his insights!"
As soon as he finished speaking, he transformed into a streak of light alongside Sister Zhang, instantly appearing before the old monk.
The old monk, not wanting to believe that this golden core cultivator was not only calm but also dared to attack him, was momentarily taken aback by their sudden approach!
On the Myriad Beasts Banner, myriad beasts stood upright, roaring toward the sky, their howls creating waves of sound.
The space around the banner rippled like the surface of the sea, giving a sense of being torn apart by the power of this treasure.
The earth shook, showcasing the might of the Dao Guo treasure!
Above and below, apart from the violent sound waves, there was no other noise.
Zheng Fa was actually launching a full-force attack on the old monk from Leiyin Temple!
The old monk was filled with both shock and anger, yet he was unwilling to retreat, even less so to back down!
Though he felt apprehensive, facing a mere golden core cultivator, he could not possibly withdraw without a fight!
His withered hands clasped together, and the Buddha behind him crossed the sea of clouds, enveloping him, lightly tapping his fingers to meet the Myriad Beasts Banner.
But the Myriad Beasts Banner in Zheng Fa's hand suddenly halted before the old monk's fingers.
The Buddha hovered in the air, seemingly on the verge of being overwhelmed.
Zheng Fa transformed into a streak of light again, swiftly retreating, and from a distance, he laughed, "In discussing the Dao, let’s keep it light. I wouldn’t dare to clash head-on with the great techniques of Leiyin Temple."
Whether he genuinely felt inferior or simply wished to avoid conflict was unclear.
But the next moment, the old monk's eyes were suddenly drawn to a string of prayer beads in Zheng Fa's hand.
The expression of the Buddha behind him changed, and he reached for his wrist, only to find it empty, immediately shouting at Zheng Fa, "My..."
Zheng Fa smiled at Wu Zhi, saying, "My apologies."
Then, with a gentle motion, he sent the prayer beads flying toward Wu Zhi.
Wu Zhi caught the beads, and seeing his master looking at him, his face turned crimson.
Everyone else fell silent.
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