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Chapter 803: The Battle Ends! Secrets of [Elixir of Life]...

The dark thunderclouds have dissipated.

The evening light falls into the Xunyang Grottoes.

It also fell on the man and the sword in the center of the platform.

The young man in Confucian robes and [Craftsman] bathed in the thunder pool and seemed to be intact.

At least in the eyes of Rong Zhen and others, apart from the strange electric shock and being blocked by the thunder pool and unable to get close, Ouyang Rong did not seem to be injured. He just closed his eyes with a frown on his brows.

Ouyang Rong was actually aware of what was happening outside, whether it was the hasty escape of Wu Daozi, Xue Zhongzhu and others, or the concerned calls of Rong Zhen and Yi Qianqiu, but he had no time to care about it at the moment.

Also... there is no way to control these.

Having taken on the nine-fold heavenly thunder, Cui Hao had already used up all his means. Even the previous "no flying over this area" order was invalidated. All of his Kuixing talismans were also used up. The two fake Ding swords could not exert their full power. Cui Hao had exhausted all his means.

If Wu Daozi, Xue Zhongzhu and the others had not been fearless and had rushed up again, the outcome would have been hard to predict.

However, even Xue Zhongzhu, who had the hottest temper, had no intention of rushing forward, which showed that he was subdued. The residual power of Ouyang Rong's dragon-like attack today had already intimidated them greatly. Apart from running away, they dared not act rashly... Because in their eyes, the young man in Confucian clothes was simply unfathomable. He could even withstand the nine-fold thunder tribulation. Could he still be a human being?
"Humph, I asked you to resist the thunder, and now it's okay? However, it's not good, but it's not too bad either."

Cui Hao exclaimed in amazement.

"What's the meaning."

Ouyang Rong frowned inwardly.

Cui Hao didn't answer, but smiled.

Ouyang Rong closed his eyes and looked inward at his body.

First of all, there is the seventh-grade spiritual energy filling the Dantian.

Killing Nanny Song in public completed the sacrificial ceremony of the Taoist priest's Dao lineage, and the Taoist priest's Dao lineage officially entered the seventh level, no longer a half-baked seventh level as before.

However, there is still a flaw, that is, the lack of complete sword techniques, and the sword wielder's meridians are always stuck at the door of the seventh level.

If he were to complete the Emperor Wen's sword techniques now, his progress to the seventh rank would be smooth sailing. Ouyang Rong suspected that he could even reach the seventh rank perfection in one breath.

Other than that, there is no harm to the body.

Ouyang Rong asked again: "What do you mean by damaged?"

Cui Hao smiled:

"Look for yourself. Do you really think that the heavenly thunder is so easy to deal with? Heavenly thunder, heavenly thunder, the thunder is not important. What is important is the heavenly punishment. It is difficult to deal with it if you are touched. However, I have tried my best to help you avoid it."

A wailing sound unique to the little guy reached his heart, and Ouyang Rong suddenly reacted and opened his eyes.

"Ouyang Lianghan, are you awake?"

As soon as he opened his eyes, Rong Zhen spoke with some surprise.

Ouyang Rong nodded and looked up at [Craftsmanship].

He saw that there were electric arcs like thunder pools entwined around himself and [Arc], but these ordinary silver-white arcs seemed unable to hurt him.

But seeing that Rong Zhen and the others didn't dare to get close, this was obviously not normal.

Ouyang Rong tried to move forward and walked out of the forbidden area.

But [Craftsman] still stopped where he was, looking at him with a somewhat "wronged" look.

Ouyang Rong then realized that compared to him who was able to walk away so casually, the lightning around [Craftsmanship] seemed to be more serious. The circle of silver-white electric arcs on the outside was just an appetizer. Around the [Arc], nine colors of electric arcs were faintly entwined, and there were also mysterious patterns that gave people a sense of wildness and simplicity that were looming.

[Craftsmanship] It seems unable to move.

This thunder pool is not attached to Ouyang Rong, but is attached to it.

Ouyang Rong subconsciously took a step forward and walked back into the minefield entangled with [Craftsmanship].

The silver-white electric arc outside couldn't do anything to him, and couldn't repel him like it repelled Rong Zhen and others.

However, when Ouyang Rong's fingers were about to touch the body of [Arc], his cuffs were electrocuted into charcoal.

Can't touch it for now.

Some intuition told him so.

Ouyang Rong retracted his fingers.

Cui Hao narrowed his eyes and said:
"This is a rare thunder punishment. Logically speaking, the thunder punishment will not stop until the entangled object is completely destroyed. If it were an ordinary object that dared to block the thunder calamity, it would have been annihilated into ashes long ago. However, the Mythical Cauldron Sword cannot destroy it, so the thunder punishment keeps entangled. The two can be considered to be consuming each other.

"Put it away first. The Mohist sword box can hold it. In fact, by using the indestructible nature of the Ding Sword, you can accidentally retain a portion of the 'Thunder Penalty'. I don't know if it can be considered a blessing in disguise. At least I have never heard of such a thing. Blessings and disasters go hand in hand. I will tell you in detail later. Take care of the things around you first. If you ignore that short girl, she seems to be dropping pearls again, haha."

Ouyang Rong nodded and opened the sword case.

The [Craftsman's Work] wrapped in the thunder pool was put into the sword case.

This Mohist sword box is indeed mysterious, and it can hold both [Craftsman's Works] and the Heavenly Punishment Thunder Pool.

Ouyang Rong patted the piano case with his palm, wondering if it was an electrostatic shield or a Faraday cage?
Some dead physics knowledge in his mind began to attack him.

Ouyang Rong shook his head.

At this time, Yan Liulang was bringing his men up to control the platform.

When Yan Liulang and the Fang sisters came before, they left the detectives outside Shuangfengjian.

Right now, there are only a few people left alive in the main cave.

Apart from Rong Zhen, Yi Qianqiu, Old Yang, the old musician, the Fang sisters, and a dozen or so female officials and soldiers, there were not many people left. Most of them were seriously injured and had no ability to resist.

In other words, with Ouyang Rong's intimidation, no one dared to resist.

No one knows whether the Kuixing Talisman will appear from the sleeve again in the next second, or whether it will be taken off by the [Craftsman] who appeared from nowhere.

Everyone complied obediently.

Yan Liulang and his men easily controlled the entire situation.

If an outsider saw this, they would probably be surprised that the local police chiefs of the Great Zhou dared to detain officials from the Imperial Observatory and the Imperial Guards who came from Luoyang.

This is indeed a case of overstepping the level of law enforcement.

But this scene is happening right now under the calm gaze of the young man in Confucian robes.

No one objected.

Yan Liulang followed Ming Fu, holding his head high and chest puffed out, feeling proud.

Perhaps because of what happened in Xunyang City today, and without Ouyang Rong's special instructions, Yan Liulang was not so polite to everyone and looked at Yi Qianqiu and others with some vigilance.

However, he acted as if he didn't notice Rong Zhen and let her walk around.

"Mingfu, how do we deal with these guys?"

Yan Liulang asked respectfully.

Ouyang Rong pursed his lips.

Yi Qianqiu looked at him with reverence, and hesitated to speak, but Yuan Huaimin clapped his hands. Yuan Huaimin came forward a little embarrassedly:

"Liang Han, Qiu Niang knows she was wrong..."

Ouyang Rong ignored him and waved his hand:

"Take them back to the city first, detain them temporarily, and treat the injured."

"Yes, Mingfu."

Facing Yi Qianqiu's gaze, Yuan Huaimin smiled awkwardly and scratched his head.

At this moment, Ouyang Rong suddenly reacted:

"Where's Mr. Yu?"

Yan Liulang looked around and found that the old musician was indeed nowhere to be seen.

A female official said weakly, "I just saw the old senior returning to the bamboo forest."

Ouyang Rong gave Yan Liulang a look.

The latter immediately sent someone to "invite". Ouyang Rong turned his head to look at the strange white sturgeon beside him, left a word, and walked down the platform;
"Liu Lang, take care of the injured first. I'll wait for you on the north bank."

In the back, Rong Zhen suddenly shouted: "Ouyang Lianghan..."

Ouyang Rong seemed not to hear it, and only said:
"Also help Princess Zhenxian bandage her wounds and tell her not to move around."

He didn't care whether Yan Liulang responded or not.

Ouyang Rong walked to the north bank alone.

During this time, he frowned as he looked at the floating white sturgeon that had been following him.

"Why is this thing following me?"

Cui Hao smiled and said, "Maybe he recognized his master."

Ouyang Rong said sternly: "Can you let him go?"

"You are welcome to do so, but this is a rare item, something that ordinary Qi cultivators would love to have, especially for certain Dao veins."

Ouyang Rong said seriously: "I don't raise fish."

Cui Hao:......

After a while, the handsome young man said:
"The craftsman was punished by thunder and can't be used for the time being, but I can teach you a set of formations."

"What formation?"

Cui Hao said faintly: "Taoyuan Sword Formation."

Ouyang Rong asked: "Is it the one used by Tianshu and the four giant Buddhas?"

"Yes, these are my leftovers. I improved Brother Tao's original painting of Peach Blossom Spring. I am considered the founder of this formation. No one in the world is more familiar with it than me. I can teach you. Although [Craftsmanship] cannot be used, you can build a small formation around it and use the fake Ding sword to mobilize its sword energy. In addition, you can also learn how to use the fake Ding sword. After all, including the [Craftsmanship], you have three fake Ding swords."

Ouyang Rong nodded and looked down at the bronze scroll and the brand new eighteen seeds.

Today, by some strange coincidence, I got two fake Ding swords.

In addition, some strange trophies were seized, such as Zhishuang's sword, Xiu Niang's sword, etc. They were all put into the Peach Blossom Spring Map. This map seems to be able to store things. I wonder if it can replace the Mo family sword box, which is an old ox and horse, in the future.

After a while, he listened to Cui Hao teaching the Peach Blossom Sword Formation.

After listening to it, Ouyang Rong's thoughtful face showed a hint of realization.

I have a new understanding of the fake Ding Sword.

While digesting it, Cui Hao continued:

"Although [Craftsmanship] is restricted, you have now experienced the ninth level of thunder tribulation and are immune to ordinary thunder and lightning. This makes you suitable for practicing thunder-related techniques. In addition, ordinary heavenly thunder can no longer do anything to you and will bypass you."

Ouyang Rong looked thoughtful.

Cui Hao didn't know what he was thinking about, and laughed again:
"Be careful, kid. In the future, there might be some alien cultivators who are undergoing the tribulation and will quietly hide beside you to avoid the thunder tribulation. It is the instinct of living beings to seek benefits and avoid harm."

Ouyang Rong carefully wrote down:
"it is good."

Tao Yuanming said at the right time: "It's time to go."

The atmosphere quieted down for a moment, and Cui and Tao prepared to leave.

Ouyang Rong suddenly asked:

"Please stay. Do you two seniors know the whereabouts of other new sword techniques?"

Cui Hao looked at Tao Yuanming and said with a smile:
"Brother Tao should be familiar with it. I am not a sword holder, so I am not very clear about the twists and turns of you sword holders."

Tao Yuanming was silent for a moment, then spoke:
"You have already learned the [Hanshi] sword technique. As for the other sword techniques I know, my memory is vague and it is difficult to repeat them. However, I do remember one thing, which is the sword technique of [Elixir of Life]."

Ouyang Rong was stunned for a moment: "【Elixir of Life】Sword Technique? Where is it?"

"Hidden in the Queen's Palace."

"The Female Monarch Palace of Yunmeng Jianze?"

"Yes."

Tao Yuanming said calmly:

"The first Ding Sword [Elixir of Life] was created a thousand years ago and was used to kill the First Emperor. The team that accompanied the assassination of the First Emperor included the Yue Chuzi of that generation. The first sword holder of the [Elixir of Life], after the death of the first sword holder, the sword was taken back by the Yue Chuzi. The Female Monarch Palace must have it."

Ouyang Rong nodded slowly and continued walking along the river.

"The depth of Yunmeng Sword Lake is truly unfathomable."

He raised his head and glanced at Tao and Cui, whose bodies were gradually weakening and unable to support themselves.

"Thank you both for your help. I have no way to see you off. Senior Tao, please have another sip of Xunyang wine."

By the river, under the setting sun, the young man in scholarly robes raised his head and drank the last bit of wine.

Two shadows broke away.

Ouyang Rong watched the two of them go away.

Tao Yuanming suddenly turned around and said to Ouyang Rong:
"I've helped you this time, and I've told you everything I know. Don't call me over again in the future."

Ouyang Rong was not surprised. He looked at this open-minded and casual senior and nodded:
"it is good."

Tao Yuanming smiled and said, "Your personality is very much to my liking, just like me when I was young."

Ouyang Rong shook his head: "No, I am a higher official than you."

Tao Yuanming choked slightly, looked up and down at Ouyang Rong, who loved to tell the truth, and after a while, smiled silently.

Before turning around, the old man suddenly asked:
"The last question is, over the past three hundred years, how have future generations evaluated me?"

Ouyang Rong looked serious, as if thinking for a moment, and quickly answered:

"Didn't you answer it yourself, sir?"

He murmured:
"I have studied Confucian classics since I was young, I love quietness, I think about good deeds, I have a lonely mind, I love hills and mountains, I have a strong will, and I don't follow the crowd."

Tao Yuanming was silent for a moment, then suddenly burst into laughter:

"That's enough!"

The old man carrying the flower hoe strode forward, and his shadow gradually disappeared, leaving only a long whistle that lingered in Ouyang Rong's ears:

"Life is destined by heaven and earth, and death is inevitable. Since ancient times, among the wise and sages, who can escape this fate?"

Cui Hao's shadow curled his lips, rolled up his sleeves, turned around and walked away, but left with the opposite words:

“Man can conquer nature.”

From the sleeve, a little black spirit jumped out, stole the mask and put it on his little face.

When seeing Tao Yuanming's receding back, Miao Si wiped away her tears, as if she was reluctant to let him go.

She did not forget to shout loudly towards Tao Yuanming's calm and unworldly back:

"Xiao Taozi, you still have several IOUs to pay!"

Tao Yuanming's sage-like figure seemed to stagger, his steps quickened, and soon his figure disappeared.

Before disappearing, Ouyang Rong saw Senior Tao hurriedly waving his hands from behind. He understood what Senior Tao meant. He was asking him to help pay off the debt and not let this "bully in the nest" come to collect the debt. Well, he asked her to respect the spirits of the dead a little.

Seeing Xiao Taozi leaving, Miaosi sniffed and turned back reluctantly.
"Little Rongzi!"

She patted her flat chest and asked Ouyang Rong proudly:
"How is it? My former henchman is handsome, isn't he?"

Ouyang Rong:......

In the front right, Cui Hao caught a glimpse of Tao Yuanming completely disappearing. His shadow, which was also gradually disappearing, slowly stopped and his shadow became a little more solid.

Cui Hao turned around and said with a smile:
"Oh, there's one more thing. I've thought of a way to remove the thunder penalty on [Craftsmanship]..."

Without waiting for Ouyang Rong to respond, Little Mo Jingmiaosi suddenly asked:
"Boy, do you want to stay? Xiao Taozi has left, do you still want to stay?"

The handsome young man paused slightly.

(End of this chapter)