Chapter 51 The Power of the Scriptures!

"You insolent junior! You have no respect for your elders. Today, this humble Daoist shall rid the world of this scourge on its behalf!"

With that, he used his spiritual intent to trigger the Talisman within his body. A golden, flowing Yunji Talisman inside Daoist Minghua suddenly erupted with brilliant light, drawing out endless power.

At this moment, Daoist Minghua appeared as if he were wearing a black rooster crown, colorful robes, and flowing cloud boots, transforming into the heavenly rank he had received during his ordination.

If the Heavenly Court were not hidden in this era, making it impossible to summon Celestial Soldiers, Daoist Minghua could have called down Celestial Soldiers and Generals to assist him in battle based on this rank alone.

On the other side, Zhang Wenqian and his students watched with slack-jawed amazement, each of them filled with an inexplicable terror.

The hidden side of this bustling world was being forcibly torn open and presented before their eyes.

In the past, although they had encountered some eerie situations, they could barely manage to explain them with science.

For example, neutrinos, magnetic field disturbances, or mirages.

But now, these were two living people engaged in a magical duel.

With a wave of one's sleeve, a wild gale erupted; the other showed no divine manifestations, yet with a lift of his hand, the winds were stilled.

The Daoist from Mount Longhu even emitted a massive pressure that made it difficult for them to breathe.

It was as if they were watching a costume change; the clothing on Daoist Minghua's body seemed to shift rapidly in their eyes.

This was no longer something that could be explained by science.

At this moment, Daoist Minghua did not hesitate to use his own Talisman to trigger the one inside Jiang Chen's body.

"Hmph, just a green youth. Even if your talent is good and your cultivation is high, could the rank of your Talisman possibly be high as well?"

Daoist Minghua sneered inwardly, seemingly able to foresee the scene that would follow.

As Ye Qingmei had not undergone ordination, she was naturally unclear about what Daoist Minghua was doing.

However, Jia He, who had been ordained, now had a flushed face and tensed muscles, as if he were facing the majestic might of heaven.

If he were asked to strike now, he wouldn't even be able to exert fifty percent of his strength.

"What's wrong with you?" Ye Qingmei asked, noticing Jia He's abnormality.

"Senior Sister, Daoist Minghua intends to use a high-rank Talisman to suppress Jiang Chen. Just the residual pressure makes me lose the will to fight him, let alone Jiang Chen, who is facing the brunt of it."

"Although Jiang Chen's cultivation is high, he must have been ordained as well, otherwise Daoist Minghua wouldn't use this move against him. I'm afraid Jiang Chen is going to lose."

Ye Qingmei was greatly shocked to hear this. Jiang Chen had actually been ordained?

This was something she had never considered before. She had always thought Jiang Chen was just a swindling fraud; how could he truly be a member of the Daoist gates?

And an ordained, direct-line disciple at that.

Could it be that Jiang Chen wasn't lying? Was he really a member of the Maoshan Sect?

But why had she never seen Jiang Chen before? It seemed she would have to go back and ask her grandfather and check the Maoshan Sect genealogy to find out.

On the field, Jiang Chen naturally sensed Daoist Minghua's intentions.

He had originally intended to use thunderous methods to cripple Minghua directly, but on second thought, that wouldn't be enough to truly break the man's spirit.

In that case, he would let him be crippled at his moment of greatest pride.

Thus, Jiang Chen did not resist; instead, he followed Daoist Minghua's spiritual intent and actively stimulated the Talisman within his own body.

Within Jiang Chen's Inner Landscape, a red-glowing Yunji Talisman that had been floating quietly suddenly erupted with light.

This was the very Talisman Jiang Chen had received previously at the Maoshan Sect.

The Scripture Registry of Three Pure Ones, Ziwei, and Zhenwu Supreme Dharma Lord!

It was obtained by using the visualization experience of the Three Pure Ancestral Masters and the Great Arctic Emperor Ziwei to transform into Emperor Zhenwu, finally successfully visualizing the true form of Emperor Zhenwu.

As soon as this Talisman moved, a supreme aura permeated the air. Jiang Chen did not stop Daoist Minghua's spiritual intent from connecting; instead, he actively went along with it.

So, the moment Daoist Minghua succeeded, he triggered the Talisman inside Jiang Chen.

A cruel sneer appeared at the corner of his mouth. This little thief had indeed received a Talisman; he just didn't know which Daoist sect he belonged to.

But no matter which one it was, they couldn't afford to offend Mount Longhu. Today he would cripple this little thief here, and he doubted any sect elders backing him would dare to do anything about it.

However, the moment he made contact and felt Jiang Chen's Talisman, Daoist Minghua's expression shifted abruptly.

Because he felt his spiritual intent and the power of his Yunji Talisman collide with an indestructible, immeasurable existence.

A supreme being seemed to appear before his eyes, wearing an imperial crown and treading upon a Seven-Colored Black Turtle.

This supreme being didn't even spare him a glance, yet had already completely suppressed his Talisman's power back into his body, rendering it unable to move in the slightest.

It was like an egg hitting a rock—no, the hardest diamond.

"How is this possible? Shouldn't this kid have received the Taishang Sanwu Dugong Scripture Register? What kind of Talisman is this?"

For a moment, Daoist Minghua felt that even facing the Celestial Master at Mount Longhu didn't give him a pressure as intense as this young Daoist before him.

Could it be that this young man had already received a First-Rank Talisman at such a young age?

Moreover, this Talisman didn't look like something that could be obtained in modern times; it bore the divine charm of the Ancestral Master's Yunji.

Facing this Talisman, Daoist Minghua actually felt the same way he did when he first received his ordination and paid respects to the Ancestral Celestial Master.

The people outside were unaware of the hidden mechanics; only Daoist Minghua felt the pressure of Jiang Chen's Talisman.

To Ye Qingmei and Jia He, it appeared that Daoist Minghua had simply displayed the power of his own Talisman, then his face suddenly changed drastically, and he collapsed onto the ground in a panic.

Jiang Chen said indifferently, "As a Daoist, you are arrogant and have no regard for discipline. If this continues, disaster will surely follow. Today, I shall strip you of your Talisman cultivation as a warning!"

As he spoke, Jiang Chen raised his hand and made a grasping motion toward Daoist Minghua, golden light swirling in his palm.

Upon seeing this golden light, alarm bells rang in Daoist Minghua's heart. He felt that something extremely important—something as vital as his own life—was about to be snatched away by him.

"Stop!" Daoist Minghua screamed, losing his composure.

Ye Qingmei frowned slightly and said, "Jiang Chen, this Daoist Minghua is a direct descendant of the Way of the Celestial Masters of Mount Longhu. If you cripple him, the Way of the Celestial Masters will not let this matter rest."

Jiang Chen only responded coolly, "If the Way of the Celestial Masters disregards righteousness and acts recklessly because of such a petty person, then I don't mind teaching them a lesson or two on behalf of their Ancestral Master."

With that, Jiang Chen showed no more mercy. He used his spiritual intent to forcefully break open Daoist Minghua's Inner Landscape and saw that Yunji Talisman with its dim yellow light.

Then, he grabbed the Talisman and used a continuous stream of True Qi and spiritual intent to grind it into dust!

"No!"

Despair filled Daoist Minghua's heart as he felt his entire cultivation begin to drain away.

His entire lifetime of Daoist attainment was tied to this Yunji Talisman. Now that the Talisman was destroyed, the majority of his cultivation vanished in an instant.

His appearance also instantly became much more haggard, as if he had aged more than a dozen years.

"I have not destroyed your Foundation. If you remember today's lesson and turn over a new leaf, you will have a chance to start over in the future. Take care."

After Jiang Chen finished speaking, he paid no more attention to Daoist Minghua, who was slumped on the ground in a daze.

Instead, he walked toward Zhang Wenqian and the others.

Seeing Jiang Chen approach, Zhang Wenqian and his students felt their hearts thumping; they were all trembling with fear.

Some could not even stop themselves from shaking.

Having witnessed the duel between the two just now, they could no longer treat Jiang Chen with their former attitude.