Chapter 126 The Celestial Master!

Once this protective golden light appeared, it began to rapidly heal the sword wound on Zhang Huaiyi's chest.

The crimson-gold Sword Intent, which had been like a maggot in the bone, continuously tearing and destroying his Physical Body and Divine Soul, struggled only twice against this golden light before being dispelled.

This golden light was different from the golden light emitted by Jiang Chen's Golden Light Incantation.

Jiang Chen's Golden Light Incantation possessed a majestic and grand aura, one that caused ghosts and gods to retreat and made the principles of heaven manifest clearly.

In contrast, the golden light emanating from Zhang Huaiyi's chest carried a sense of dignity, nobility, and sacredness, like a burning torch.

As soon as the golden light appeared, it was as if the sound of the Dao resonated from the void.

Everyone present, including the Imperial Agents in the distance, heard this mysterious sound.

"Brilliant and radiant, the sun rises in the east; I now recite this incantation, sweeping away all inauspiciousness."

"Those who encounter this incantation shall be destroyed, those who meet it shall perish; Celestial Revered Master Immortal Master, protect my side."

"Slaying evils and destroying spirits, the body possesses spiritual light..."

By the time Zhang Huaiyi landed, his originally severe injuries had already healed by more than half.

He understood what had happened; before leaving his sect, he had received a Talisman from the Ancestral Celestial Master.

This was to ensure their safety and protect their lives should they encounter irresistible danger.

Just now, when he encountered danger, the Talisman of the Ancestral Celestial Master had automatically activated to protect him.

Afterward, Jianzhen's Great Buddhist Palm print arrived, but before it could even touch the corner of Zhang Huaiyi's clothes, it was dissipated by the golden light emitted by the Talisman of the Ancestral Celestial Master.

Zhang Huaiyi still felt a lingering fear; he had not expected that the newly initiated Disciple of the Maoshan Sect Immortal Master would be so powerful.

At this moment, he also fully understood that the person who had performed the rain prayer in Yu Prefecture was undoubtedly Jiang Chen, and it was not achieved through any cheating methods.

"Truly, the younger generation is to be feared!" Zhang Huaiyi slowly exhaled a breath of stale air and said, word by word, with a grave expression.

"However, you are reckless and willful, acting without restraint. Even if the Immortal Master blames me, I can no longer tolerate you."

Zhang Huaiyi shook his head, speaking in a tone that seemed regretful.

Once the Celestial Revered Master Talisman is activated, if not utilized, its power will be exhausted and it will become useless.

Given the current situation, Zhang Huaiyi wanted to go with the flow and cripple Jiang Chen right here!

Killing him was impossible; if he were to actually kill him, he might soon have to go down to the underworld to meet Jiang Chen himself.

That old guy, Grand Master Sima Chengzhen, would not reason with you.

However, crippling Jiang Chen's cultivation and Dharma Seal was not out of the question!

With the methods of the Maoshan Sect, they would naturally have a way to restore him, but doing so would likely waste three to five years and require a significant amount of effort.

This period of time would be enough for Zhang Gaoxian to completely surpass Jiang Chen!

Moreover, even if the Maoshan Sect held him accountable afterward, he hadn't taken things to the extreme. By offering an apology, and having his Revered Master step forward to use his old reputation, this matter would likely just pass.

Thinking of this, Zhang Huaiyi no longer hesitated, and a gleaming golden Talisman fell into his hand.

He raised the Talisman in his hand and shouted loudly: "I invite the Ancestral Master to sweep away demons!"

Rumble!

In an instant, sand flew, stones rolled, and thunder rumbled, as if all were reflecting the extraordinary nature of this Talisman.

A void, transparent figure slowly condensed in mid-air.

This person's features were somewhat blurry, eyes tightly closed, and the cloud-patterned Daoist robe he wore was extremely noble.

Although it was only a phantom, the moment it appeared, it seemed to become the center of this heaven and earth.

That voice was still resounding.

"Brilliant and radiant, the sun rises in the east; I now recite this incantation, sweeping away all inauspiciousness."

"Those who encounter this incantation shall be destroyed, those who meet it shall perish; Celestial Revered Master Immortal Master, protect my side."

...

Seeing that figure, Zhang Gaoxian could no longer care about the pain in his body; he quickly rolled up from the ground, knelt, performed a kowtow, remained there for a long time, and shouted:

"The sixteenth-generation Disciple of Mount Longhu, Zhang Gaoxian, pays respects to the Ancestral Celestial Master!"

Even Yang Shu, who had been composed and watching this great drama from horseback, now had a look of shock and suspicion.

After the phantom of the Ancestral Celestial Master appeared, he also dismounted from his horse without hesitation and prostrated on the ground:

"Jiugong Mountain Disciple Yang Shu pays respects to the Ancestral Celestial Master!"

He never expected that for just a competition between Juniors, Mount Longhu would actually summon the phantom of the Ancestral Celestial Master.

The events of today were truly pushing the limits of his imagination.

At this moment, Yang Shu could not help but feel a hint of pity for Jiang Chen.

Although there was a conflict of interest between the two, it did not hinder him from valuing Jiang Chen's character, virtue, and cultivation.

However, with the appearance of the Ancestral Celestial Master's phantom, Zhang Huaiyi seemed determined to put Jiang Chen to death.

In such a dangerous situation, even if he had achieved a Breakthrough in his Life Wheel, or even the Bitter Sea, it might not be of any use.

Who was the Ancestral Celestial Master? Even if it was just a phantom activated from a Talisman, its power was unimaginable.

Not to mention the natural suppression of the Dharma Seal within the Daoist sect.

Yang Shu could no longer see any hope for Jiang Chen's victory.

...

In the distance, the Imperial Agents were also staring dumbfounded at the phantom that had manifested out of thin air.

It was only after hearing the voices of Zhang Gaoxian and Yang Shu that they belatedly realized who it was.

"This, how should we record this?"

"Good heavens, they even summoned Zhang Daoling; this whole spectacle..."

"Mount Longhu is truly foolish; by summoning the Dharma Image of Zhang Daoling, are they not afraid of Your Majesty's wariness?"

"Shut up! Is Your Majesty's mind something that we can speculate about? Just do your own job!"

That person then realized he had spoken wrongly and quickly shut his mouth.

The one who had reprimanded him began to write furiously, recording the expressions, demeanor, and words of everyone present without missing a single detail."

...

Jiang Chen's eyes narrowed slightly as he looked at the illusory image. This phantom gave him a sense of extreme threat, which was why he had remained motionless for so long, observing what would happen next.

In his estimation, such a miraculous display could certainly not be something that Zhang Huaiyi's Divine Ability or Spell could manifest, and it should not last long.

"Audacious madman, now that you are face-to-face with the Dharma Image of the Ancestral Celestial Master, why do you not kneel!"

Zhang Gaoxian, kneeling on the ground, suddenly shouted angrily.

Jiang Chen's expression became even more subtle; these two from Mount Longhu always managed to come up with new tricks.

They had actually managed to conjure the phantom of the Ancestral Celestial Master, Zhang Daoling.

If the Ancestral Celestial Master were here in person, he might bow, not for any other reason, but to pay respects to a Senior of the Daoist sect.

But now, in the middle of a magical duel, they wanted him to bow to a phantom that popped out from who knows where?

Furthermore, even if the Ancestral Celestial Master Zhang Daoling were here in person, in terms of rank, it was uncertain who was higher or lower between the two of them.

He ignored Zhang Gaoxian and just continued to wait for the phantom's power to be exhausted.

"The Ancestral Celestial Master is the Ancestral Master of the Daoist sect; let alone you, even if Grand Master Sima Chengzhen were here in person, he would have to kneel!" Zhang Huaiyi said indifferently.

Jiang Chen naturally would not comply with his wishes.

"Do you dare to say that in front of my Revered Master?"

Zhang Huaiyi paused; he truly dared not.

Seeing that Jiang Chen had not moved for a long time, and seemingly understanding what he was waiting for, Zhang Huaiyi decided not to wait any longer.

"I invite the Ancestral Master to take action and subdue this madman of the Daoist sect!"

As his words fell, the phantom of the Ancestral Celestial Master Zhang Daoling, seemingly sensing it, suddenly opened its eyes!

(It's burned out, it's burned out, it's really burned out.)