479: Dongfang Bubai, the Golden Light Mantra, I want to learn that too!

As the saying goes, flies don't land on an uncracked egg. Why did Prince Ning mention Zhu Wushi and not anyone else?

Moreover, Zhu Wushi's power has been growing increasingly formidable; he now dares to challenge The Emperor. Several recent events have already proven Zhu Wushi's boundless ambition.

If this continues, he will inevitably find himself in opposition to The Emperor.

The Emperor is also waiting for the right moment, looking for an opportunity to strike against Zhu Wushi.

However, he has been forced to endure it all this time, hindered by Zhu Wushi's overwhelming strength.

If this matter could create a rift between Zhu Wushi and King Kaoshan, or even cause King Kaoshan to take offense, that would be even better.

"Oh? Do you think someone as astute as King Kaoshan wouldn't see through your little trick?" The Emperor shot a sidelong glance at Cao Zhengchun.

"Your Majesty, this matter has nothing to do with you. This is a decision made privately by your old servant."

"Your old servant merely needs to inform King Kaoshan that the Prince and the Divine Constable suspect him," Cao Zhengchun said cautiously.

"What did you say? I didn't hear you clearly. If you have nothing to do, then get out and prepare my late-night meal. Don't just stand there being an eyesore," The Emperor reprimanded irritably.

"Yes, your old servant will go immediately." Cao Zhengchun's eyes lit up, a smile playing on his lips as he bowed and left.

Duan Zhengchun was unaware of the events that followed. He had already returned to the manor. As for why he encountered Fengyun, he didn't give it a second thought.

Seeing Duan Zhengchun return, Huang Rong greeted him with a smile.

"My Prince, where did you go? I woke up and you were gone," Huang Rong said, taking Duan Zhengchun's hand and coquettishly swinging it.

"Oh, it's nothing. I had a sudden inspiration and went out for a bit. What's the matter? Did you miss me after just one night?" Duan Zhengchun said with a smile, feeling the softness against his arm.

"Yes, I couldn't sleep at night without you by my side," Huang Rong said, looking at Duan Zhengchun with a blissful expression.

However, as soon as Huang Rong finished speaking, a teasing voice chimed in.

"Oho, what do I hear? Sister Rong, you're so mushy."

"The Prince isn't yours alone. You can't have him all to yourself." Invincible East's figure appeared silently, looking at Huang Rong with an amused smile.

"Ah! Sister Dongfang, how could you! You were eavesdropping!" Huang Rong shot Invincible East an embarrassed and annoyed glance.

"I wasn't eavesdropping. I just happened to hear it. I just didn't expect Sister Rong to be so clingy with the Prince."

"After just one night, you can't bear missing him."

"Could it be that you weren't idle the past few days, and it still wasn't enough?" Invincible East looked at Huang Rong with a beaming smile.

"Ah! Sister Dongfang, you're bad! I'm ignoring you!" Blushing furiously, Huang Rong lowered her head, no longer daring to stay by Duan Zhengchun's side, and scurried back to her room.

Watching Huang Rong run off in embarrassment, Invincible East walked over to Duan Zhengchun with a triumphant expression, practically draping her entire body over him.

"My Prince, was that golden light from earlier your doing?" Invincible East whispered close to Duan Zhengchun's ear.

"Hmm, it was me. Why do you ask?" Duan Zhengchun nodded.

"My Prince, what was that thing? How could there be such a golden light?" Invincible East looked at Duan Zhengchun with intense curiosity.

"Oh, you mean that? Well, it's this..."

As Duan Zhengchun spoke, a golden light flickered in his hand, and a terrifying pressure instantly enveloped Invincible East.

Enveloped by this golden light, Invincible East's expression changed drastically. In that instant, she felt herself surrounded by a terrifying killing intent. With just a single thought from the other party, she could be obliterated instantly.

Fortunately, the killing intent vanished as quickly as it came. Coming back to her senses, Invincible East realized that in that brief moment, her back had already been soaked with cold sweat.

"Phew... Wh-what exactly is that? Why is it so terrifying? In that instant, I felt as if I were about to die," Invincible East said, looking at Duan Zhengchun in shock.

"This is called the Golden Light Mantra," Duan Zhengchun said.

"Golden Light Mantra? What's that? It doesn't sound like a martial art," Invincible East said, looking at Duan Zhengchun in confusion.

"Indeed, it's not a martial art. To be precise, it's a Daoist technique, not a martial path," Duan Zhengchun nodded.

"Daoist technique? What's that?" Invincible East was even more puzzled.

"Unlike the martial path, Daoist techniques Cultivate the Dao and magical power, not martial force."

"You can understand it this way: Martial Artists engage in close-quarters combat, while Daoist techniques are long-range, and their power surpasses that of martial arts."

"However, in the early stages, Daoist cultivation cannot compare to the martial path because it Cultivates magical power, not the Physical Body," Duan Zhengchun explained.

"Magical power? Physical Body?"

"You can think of it as one being Internal Energy, and the other being external body-refining techniques, like the Golden Bell Cover and Iron Cloth Shirt, the Vajra Indestructible Divine Skill, or the Diamond Child Skill."

"The magical power of Daoist cultivation uses Daoist techniques to engage enemies. This Golden Light Mantra can be used for both offense and defense."

"As long as the golden light remains unbroken, I am invincible," Duan Zhengchun said.

"That powerful? So, doesn't that mean if one Cultivates the Daoist path, their progress is faster and their combat power stronger than a Martial Artist's?" Invincible East asked, looking at Duan Zhengchun in surprise.

"Wrong. Cultivating the Dao requires even more talent. If it were that easy, it wouldn't have been lost to time."

"Therefore, later generations had to forge a new path, creating the martial path. But the end of the martial path is still 'law.' You can understand it as Daoist law or immortal law."

"For Martial Artists to wield the power of heaven and earth, they need to reach the Grandmaster Realm to barely communicate with a sliver of it."

"The Heavenly Human Realm can utilize a bit more, and as for the Earth Immortal Realm, they can only mobilize the power of heaven and earth within a radius of a hundred li."

"Daoist cultivation is different. From the very beginning, one can use tools like talismans to engage enemies."

"Once one achieves minor success, their strength can overwhelm ordinary Martial Artists."

"Although Daoist techniques are powerful, their weakness is that once a Martial Artist gets close, there's no chance to fight back," Duan Zhengchun explained as he walked.

Invincible East nodded thoughtfully.

She felt she understood, yet also felt she didn't quite grasp it.

However, one thing she understood was that the Heavenly Human Realm could indeed wield the power of heaven and earth, but it had a range limit.

She didn't dare imagine how vast the power of an entire world could be. Currently, she could only utilize the power of heaven and earth within a radius of a dozen li.

As for how much power an Earth Immortal could mobilize, she didn't know yet. After all, she was only at the Heavenly Human Realm, still a whole major Realm away.

"Can I Cultivate this Golden Light Mantra?" Invincible East's eyes lit up as she looked at Duan Zhengchun.

"You want to Cultivate the Golden Light Mantra?" Duan Zhengchun looked at Invincible East with a strange expression.

"What's wrong? Does the Golden Light Mantra have restrictions?"

"Not exactly. It's just that when you use it, you'll turn into a little golden person. Are you sure you want to Cultivate it?" Duan Zhengchun looked at Invincible East with a smile.

He also wanted to see what Invincible East would look like after cultivating the Golden Light Mantra. All golden and shiny... it would look a bit bizarre.

"Turn into a little golden person?" Invincible East looked at Duan Zhengchun blankly, her eyes filled with confusion.

"Well, like this." Duan Zhengchun immediately activated the Golden Light Mantra, and instantly, his body was enveloped in a layer of golden light.