75: exchange

The Coiling Dragon Arhat Dharma Image corresponds to the Body Refining Dao.

The Big Dipper Star Lord Dharma Image is the Dao of Stars.

The heaven punishing evil-breaking sword saint dharma image, on the other hand, belongs to the Sword Dao.

"Three Dharma Images... apart from the Big Dipper Star Lord Dharma Image being slightly weaker, the other two, the Coiling Dragon Arhat Dharma Image and the Heaven Punisher Evil-Breaking Dharma Image, rank fifth and first respectively among the Thirteen Dharma Images."

Temple Keeper murmured.

Being favored by three Dharma Images means that once Li Jiangchen's cultivation reaches the God Observation Realm, he can wield the power of the Dharma Images and rival a Martial Saint.

Moreover, if one Dharma Image is damaged, he can switch to using another.

Comparing people only makes one angry.

How many Martial Temple Disciples arduously cultivate just to improve their compatibility with a Dharma Image, yet the result is inferior to a newcomer in the Quenching Fiend Realm.

Whoosh—

A token was tossed out, emitting a rich Power of Incense Offerings.

"This is the Temple Keeper Token. According to Martial Temple rules, anyone who resonates with a Dharma Image automatically rises to the rank of Temple Keeper, becoming a Personal Disciple of the Martial Temple Ancestor.

The Thirteen Courts of the Martial Temple correspond to the Thirteen Dharma Images.

There are nine Temple Keepers, including myself, with three who have resonated with a Dharma Image.

Now we finally welcome another one; this is a joyous occasion for our Great Shang Dynasty.

Junior Brother Jiangchen, once you achieve a Breakthrough to the God Observation Realm, you can try coming to the Martial Temple to control the Dharma Image," Temple Keeper smiled.

'Has my seniority just been super-doubled...' Li Jiangchen steadily caught the token, immediately cupped his fist and said, "Thank you, Senior Brother, for arranging the Dharma Image's Blessing. Otherwise, I would not have obtained this Opportunity."

Hearing this, Temple Keeper nodded.

Gaining advantage in one move, yet not forgetting his roots. With such Heart-Nature, he is someone who can be drawn in.

The nine Temple Keepers of the Martial Temple also have internal factions and are not a monolithic entity.

Soon, the Martial Temple bell rang, and the news of the birth of a Favored One by three Dharma Images swept through the Thirteen Courts of the Martial Temple like a storm.

"What? In a single day, the Star, Coiling Dragon, and Sword Saint Dharma Images all produced a Favored One?

Doesn't that mean our Martial Temple suddenly has three beings comparable to a Martial Saint?"

"No, wait, I heard it was one Quenching Fiend Realm Martial Artist who resonated with all three Dharma Images."

"What? That's impossible!"

The Thirteen Courts of the Martial Temple encompass all the heroes and Geniuses in the world, including many True Dragon Level Geniuses.

Furthermore, more than half of them are Guanshen Realm Martial Artists.

Yet, only three people have resonated with a Dharma Image, which shows how difficult it is.

Eastern Palace of the Imperial City.

A mysterious armor General rushed to the Eastern Palace in a panic, arriving before a young man wearing a Coiling Dragon Python Robe.

"Teacher Luo, you are the General Who Guards the South. What matter has you so flustered?" The First Prince was brewing Spirit Tea and quietly savoring it.

"First Prince, the newly promoted Temple Keeper of the Martial Temple... resonated with three Dharma Images."

Clang! The Spirit Tea dropped, shattering into pieces, and a burst of mist rose up.

"What! One person resonated with three Dharma Images!"

The First Prince quickly stood up, his mind racing.

The Martial Temple holds a transcendent status; if the Martial Temple Ancestor does not appear, the Temple Keepers are second only to one person and above ten thousand.

Among the nine great Temple Keepers, those who resonate with a Dharma Image possess the greatest authority.

A Temple Keeper who resonated with three Dharma Images... "Who is this person? We must win him over," the First Prince gasped roughly.

At the same moment, the Imperial Princes who intended to contend for the throne all began inquiring about the background of the newly promoted Temple Keeper.

In just half a day, the Ancillary Courtyard where Li Jiangchen was staying in the Martial Temple was filled with richly dressed visitors.

"Senior Brother Wu. What should be done about this?" Li Jiangchen asked helplessly.

"Simple," Temple Keeper said, lying leisurely on a rattan chair. "Naturally, you take all the benefits.

These vulgar scoundrels are not worth wasting time on. Your Senior Brother can arrange for someone to receive them on your behalf.

Our Martial Temple holds a transcendent status, and the nine great Temple Keepers preside over the major institutions of the Great Shang Dynasty, wielding immense power. Naturally, the Imperial Princes who covet the throne will come knocking to curry favor.

When the news of my own resonance with a Dharma Image spread back then, there were also many who broke the threshold trying to get in.

Of course, if Junior Brother is too lazy to get involved, chasing them all away is fine too. They are all just mortals anyway.

Junior Brother, remember that the most important thing in this world is still your own strength."

"Thank you for the advice. Then I will leave everything to Senior Brother's arrangement," Li Jiangchen said, cupping his fist.

Soon, through Temple Keeper's arrangements, Li Jiangchen took all the benefits. spiritual materials and Magical Artifacts piled up like mountains in the Demon Nation.

All the Imperial Princes secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Taking everything meant befriending all sides and refusing to take a stand, thus not changing the balance of power in the struggle for the throne.

This was a result that everyone could accept.

At this moment, somewhere in the Imperial City.

A White-Robed Young Man with a Folding Fan came to the base of the city wall and sprinkled colorless powder from his hand. Before long, a large rat crawled out of a hole.

The large rat squeaked wildly, then opened its mouth and spat out a blood-colored Talisman, about the size of a finger.

The White-Robed Young Man picked up the blood-colored Talisman, a hint of amusement appearing on his face: "They even brought out a Demon Saint Talisman. They really paid a heavy price.

In that case, let's invite that Demon Flood Dragon King to move."

The White-Robed Young Man's figure flickered and vanished.

On the other side, Li Jiangchen was promoted to Temple Keeper, officially taking charge of the Body Refining Martial Court, the Sword Hall, and the Star Court.

Within the courts, Martial Arts belonging to their respective Daos were gathered. Using his authority as a Temple Keeper, he was extensively reviewing Martial Arts Secret Manuals.

Four Seasons Sword Technique, Autumn Water Sword Technique, Solitary Sword Technique... these various sword techniques were rapidly mastered through the consumption of large amounts of Demon cultivation.

Afterward, they were merged into one on the panel.

Inside the Sword Hall.

A look of joy flashed across Li Jiangchen's eyes. He looked at the panel, where three new Sword Moves had appeared.

Evil Punisher.

Jade Mountain.

Sword Step.

Each move reached the Peak level of the God Observation Realm, stronger than the previous Four Heavenly Absolutes of Chaos.

"Evil Punisher focuses on killing, Jade Mountain focuses on suppression, and Sword Step contains the profound mysteries of the Five Elements Escape Heaven Divine Light, executing footwork with the sword."

"These three great Sword Moves, combined with the Immortal Sword Domain, are enough to rival an ordinary God Observation Realm Embracing the Core practitioner, even without using Body Refining methods."

Just then, a commotion came from outside the courtyard, and a long howl echoed through the Void Realm.

"Sword Hengkong, Chief of the Sword Hall, specifically requests guidance from Temple Keeper Li."

A gray-haired old man, whose eyes were bloodshot, stood before the Formation outside the courtyard.

"It's Sword King Hengkong. Why is his Qi so chaotic? Could it be Qi Deviation?"

"Sword Hengkong painstakingly studied the heaven punishing evil-breaking sword saint dharma image for a hundred years, only showing some signs ten years ago. Now, he's been preempted by a junior in the Quenching Fiend Realm. It shows great willpower that his Sword Heart hasn't shattered."

"Alas, he's unlucky. He actually ran into a Genius who resonated with three Dharma Images upon their emergence."

"However, Sword Hengkong is an Embracing the Core Sword King with extraordinary fighting strength, while the newly promoted Sword Hall Temple Keeper is only in the Quenching Fiend Realm and cannot currently activate a Dharma Image."

"There's a good show to watch now."

At this point, the Formation cracked open a gap and sucked Sword Hengkong inside.

"What, are you unconvinced?" Li Jiangchen smiled faintly.

"I painstakingly studied the Sword Saint Dharma Image for a hundred years, yet I could never resonate with it. The anger in my heart is hard to suppress, so I specifically request guidance from Temple Keeper Li." Sword Hengkong suppressed his cultivation to the Quenching Fiend level, joined two fingers on his palm, and condensed Sword Qi around his body.

"He is quite rule-abiding. However, when did this Temple Keeper say he would spar with you?"

That single sentence instantly caused Sword Hengkong's Sword Qi to dissipate. After freezing for a moment, he mocked, "Does Temple Keeper Li not dare to fight fairly at the Same Level?"

"This Temple Keeper is simply never interested in meaningless sparring."

"Then what would it take for Your Excellency to be willing to make a move?"

Li Jiangchen pondered slightly and said, "It would be different if there were some Stakes... This Temple Keeper happens to need dragon power grass. If you can produce it, I will agree to this sparring match."

Hearing this, Sword Hengkong's expression turned ugly: "I don't have dragon power grass, but I do possess a clue regarding a location where dragon power grass can be found.

If the Temple Keeper is willing to enter the sparring match, regardless of the outcome, I will personally offer the clue to the dragon power grass location with both hands."

"Good, straightforward."

Li Jiangchen laughed heartily, no longer concealing the aura around him. The power of the Immortal Sword Domain spread out, instantly encompassing Sword Hengkong.

"Sword Domain Divine Ability? I have one too!" Sword Hengkong stomped the ground, and his figure released a ripple-like, vibrating Sword Domain.

In an instant, the power of the two Sword Domains collided, creating a storm in the Void Realm. The Formation continuously trembled, faintly threatening to burst open.

Three breaths later, Sword Hengkong's ripple Sword Domain was torn apart, and a boundless sharpness rapidly magnified in his pupils.

Clang—

A strand of hair fell, and the Sword Qi stopped three inches from his throat. Cold sweat immediately beaded on Sword Hengkong's forehead.