Chapter 1129: Chapter 1128: Lu Zheng Fallen
Body-Freezing Curse!
Master Yuning didn’t expect to hold Lu Zheng for long; just a moment would suffice for him to examine Lu Zheng’s internal condition.
However, as soon as he finished speaking, when the Yin Yang Qi attempted once more to probe into Lu Zheng’s body...
"Freeze!"
As Lu Zheng spoke, Master Yuning felt his entire body stiffen involuntarily.
Innate Cloud Qi retaliated!
Just as his True Qi surged within, Master Yuning barely broke free from the Body-Freezing Curse’s restraints at the last moment. A surge of Yin Yang Qi emerged, expelling the trace of Innate Cloud Qi that had just invaded his body.
Yet, caught unprepared, the chair underfoot let out a "crack," splitting open with a seam.
"You actually know how to use the Body-Freezing Curse?"
Lu Zheng narrowed his eyes and furrowed his brows, then calmly replied, "True Man, you overpraise me; it’s merely a stroke of luck."
Despite Master Yuning’s cultivation being slightly superior, Lu Zheng wasn’t intimidated in an actual confrontation.
The same words caused Master Yuning’s face to darken, and he twisted a Seal Technique with his fingers, saying slowly, "Nowadays, the few people still practicing the ’Upper Yuan Spirit Light Three Treasures Birth Scripture’ might be the remnants of the Spiritual Light Sect. Back then, the entire Spiritual Light Sect fell, overwhelmed by Demon Thoughts, none escaped its fate."
"Thanks for the warning, Fellow Daoist, I’ll bear it in mind."
Lu Zheng glanced at Master Yuning’s Hand Seal, a stream of Innate Cloud Qi gathered at his chest, yet he frowned and said, "Actually, Fellow Daoist, you overthink it; my wife would never fall."
Seeing Master Yuning about to speak, Lu Zheng spoke frankly, "The branch of the Spiritual Light Sect that infiltrated the Southern Border back then was destroyed by my wife."
"Oh?"
Master Yuning narrowed his eyes, realizing suddenly, "Is that so? It seems your wife’s sect isn’t simple either."
Master Yuning thought Lu Zheng had misspoken, believing it wasn’t "destroyed by my wife," but should be "destroyed by my wife’s sect."
However, the sense of caution in Master Yuning’s eyes didn’t dissipate and he turned to ask, "May I ask, is your wife’s lineage under the Lianshan Sect? From the Dharma King’s line?"
"No." Lu Zheng shook his head, feeling that Master Yuning was like an investigator; as a disciple of White Cloud Temple, was he overly cautious?
"Brother Lu!"
"Master!"
At that moment, Yang Caiyi, who was helping in Renxin Hall, saw Lu Zheng and informed Du Yueyao, who then pulled Yang Caiyi along to greet him.
"Brother Lu, what makes you free to visit Renxin Hall today?" Du Yueyao asked happily.
"Just came over to check on you." Lu Zheng replied with a smile.
Du Yueyao saw Master Yuning sitting across from Lu Zheng, with a solemn expression, righteous and dignified, hastily pulling Yang Caiyi to bow and greet, "Greetings, Daoist."
The next moment, Master Yuning suddenly extended his hand to grasp Yang Caiyi’s wrist.
Lu Zheng furrowed his brows, pointed with his sword finger, and a sharp Sword Qi shot out, grazing past Master Yuning’s front, piercing the ground diagonally, leaving a finger-sized small hole.
"Fellow Daoist Yuning, you have gone too far." Lu Zheng frowned.
Though Lu Zheng had explained things very clearly, Master Yuning still didn’t believe him and insisted on personally probing Yang Caiyi.
Letting him probe was one thing, but Master Yuning showed no intent to seek Lu Zheng’s consent at all, which was a bit disrespectful.
After all, even if your status is high, the seniors of Chixiao Temple also have no authority over the juniors of White Cloud Temple, and Lu Zheng’s cultivation wasn’t inferior.
Moreover, without any courtesy or apologetic smile in response to Lu Zheng’s politeness since earlier, Lu Zheng felt quite displeased.
Furthermore, upon meeting for the first time, you attempt to grab our vital points, what is this behavior?
So what if it’s Chixiao Temple? White Cloud Temple isn’t easily trifled with either!
Seeing Lu Zheng’s obstruction, Master Yuning was also displeased, eyes glinting, "I just want to probe, why prevent me, Fellow Daoist?"
Lu Zheng did not respond, only gesturing for Du Yueyao and Yang Caiyi to step back.
"Fellow Daoist insists on handling it personally?" Lu Zheng said calmly.
Master Yuning replied calmly, "Fellow Daoist insists on intervening?"
As their words fell, a stream of Innate Cloud Qi collided with a stream of Yin Yang Qi.
A gentle breeze blew, gently carrying Du Yueyao and Yang Caiyi back into Renxin Hall’s clinic.
"Brother Lu!" Du Yueyao exclaimed in shock, unclear why Lu Zheng suddenly clashed with that seemingly virtuous Daoist.
"I’ll go call the master!" Yang Caiyi yelled, intending to go to Lu Residence to fetch people.
"Sister Lingxi and the others probably aren’t here." Du Yueyao held onto Yang Caiyi, "They’ve been going out frequently recently, and considering the commotion here, if they were nearby, you wouldn’t need to call them."
"Can Master fight that Daoist?" Yang Caiyi asked worriedly.
Flashing spirit in her eyes, full of confidence, Du Yueyao nodded affirmatively, "Brother Lu surely can!"
...
In the sky, Lu Zheng was already engaged with Master Yuning.
Master Yuning’s hands formed a circle, and a stream of intersecting Yin Yang Qi rolled towards Lu Zheng.
The Yang was pure and thick, full of life and vigor, everything thriving; the Yin was clear and empty, tranquil and peaceful, a dead stillness.
Yin Yang intersected, forming a curse seal akin to a Tai Chi Painting, appearing and disappearing, seemingly existent yet not, slow yet fast, drifting towards Lu Zheng.
By the time Lu Zheng noticed it, the Yin Yang Curse Seal was about to land on him.
The next moment, Lu Zheng opened his mouth and exhaled, a stream of Innate Cloud Qi surged out, forming white Cloud Qi, enveloping his body completely, then extended his hand and summoned a White Cloud Hand Seal from thin air, slapping it towards Master Yuning.
Master Yuning slightly opened his five fingers, and five strands of alternating Yin Yang Qi shot out, piercing five transparent holes in the White Cloud Hand Seal, twisting lightly to disperse it.
Then, Master Yuning moved, ascending to a higher position, flicking his hands repeatedly as crimson light descended from the sky, forming a cage-like spell that trapped Lu Zheng at its core.
"Fellow Daoist Yuan Zheng, you hinder me so, are you feeling guilty?" Master Yuning said indifferently, then reversed his hand, extracting a Jade Talisman that emitted boundless light, shooting towards Lu Zheng.
Lu Zheng raised the White Cloud Banner, Innate Cloud Qi rippled, shielding himself securely, blocking the Jade Talisman’s light.
"Master Yuning, I’ve explained very clea..."
Lu Zheng barely said half a sentence when the Jade Talisman’s light abruptly split into Yin Yang, red and white, distorted momentarily and penetrated the Innate Cloud Qi, a strand of light shining onto Lu Zheng’s shoulder.
"Good spell... huh?"
The Qi within Lu Zheng’s body trembled, dispersing that strand of light, only to reveal an inner thread of black smoke wafting away.
"Demonic Qi! You have truly fallen!" Master Yuning’s voice resonated overhead.