Lao Tzu is Ji Gong

Just then, a figure flashed out from behind Li Xiuyuan. The figure stood on golden lotus feet, wore a brown and yellow cloth robe, made hand seals, had a full moon face, phoenix eyes and silkworm eyebrows, and a compassionate expression. The figure was covered in golden light and was very dazzling.

"Is this your benevolent corpse?" Jade Cauldron Immortal exclaimed in surprise.

Li Xiuyuan nodded and said, "Master, please return. The flourishing of Buddhism is the will of Heaven. If you wish to obstruct it, you are going against Heaven. Have you forgotten the fate of the Jie Sect?"

"The Jie Sect?" Jade Cauldron True Man's eyes flickered. Back in the Investiture of the Gods, the members of the Jie Sect were ungrateful and defied Heaven, helping King Zhou to fight against King Wu of Zhou. In the end, the entire Jie Sect was wiped out, leaving only Tongtian Sect Master and a few other followers.

Suddenly, Master Yuding burst into laughter: "Haha! What do you mean by destiny? You think you can stop me?"

"Fellow Daoist, please come out!" Master Yuding bowed to the side, and immediately a spatial fluctuation occurred, and a figure appeared before Li Xiuyuan. The figure's face was exactly the same as Master Yuding's, and its entire body exuded an aura of compassion. It was clearly also a benevolent corpse.

"As expected of someone capable of teaching Yang Jian, he has already severed his good corpse and has the cultivation of a quasi-saint."

Looking at the benevolent corpse, Li Xiuyuan thought to himself.

After the Investiture of the Gods, Jade Cauldron True Man felt that his cultivation had reached a bottleneck and that he was ready to sever his good corpse. So he went to Jade Void Palace and asked Primordial Heavenly Venerable for a primordial spiritual treasure. He then severed his good corpse within the treasure and leaped to the level of Quasi-Saint.

Master Yuding said, “Fellow Daoist, you should leave. This world ultimately belongs to our Daoist sect. It is simply impossible for your Buddhism to rise.”

Li Xiuyuan sighed. He had originally released his benevolent corpse to scare away Yu Ding Zhenren. Yu Ding Zhenren was one of the Twelve Golden Immortals and a disciple of Yuanshi Tianzun, possessing a powerful background. Li Xiuyuan did not want to offend such an existence.

Chapter 470 The Ferocious Power of the Demonic Sword

But who would have thought that after seeing his benevolent corpse, the Jade Cauldron Immortal not only did not retreat, but also released his own benevolent corpse, trying to make him retreat.

Putting everything else aside, the fact that Sun Wukong is his disciple makes it impossible for him to back down. Moreover, secretly teaching and protecting Sun Wukong was a task entrusted to him by the two sages, Jieyin and Zhunti. If he were to botch this task, the two sages of the West would likely lose face.

Although with his current cultivation level as a quasi-saint who has severed both the good and evil corpses, coupled with his Twelve Capital Heaven Formation, he might be able to put up a fight even against a saint, if the two Western saints were to attack together, he would probably lose more often than he wins.

Li Xiuyuan was unwilling to leave, so Master Yuding said, "Since you are unwilling to leave, then you can't blame me."

A gray light flew out from his sleeve. The gray light leaped and bounded, like a serpent nodding, carrying a huge momentum that could slay immortals and destroy Buddhas, and attacked Li Xiuyuan.

Upon seeing the gray light, Li Xiuyuan felt a sudden chill run down his spine. He knew something was wrong and quickly used spatial laws to traverse layers of space, dodging the attack of the gray light.

"What is this thing? How can it be so powerful and terrifying?"

As soon as the gray light flew out, Li Xiuyuan felt a chilling aura fill the entire world, and the sharp aura felt like a knife cutting into a person's body.

With his current cultivation level, he dared not let that gray light attack him. If he were to be attacked by that gray light, he would probably be seriously injured.

Looking back after dodging the attack, one could see that the gray light was actually a bluish-gray longsword. The sword was very plain, with nothing particularly outstanding about it, but the sharp aura it emitted was truly astonishing, demonstrating its power.

"The Immortal-Slaying Sword!"

Li Xiuyuan couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. He hadn't expected that the gray longsword in Yu Ding Zhenren's hand would actually be the Jue Xian Sword, one of the Four Swords of Zhu Xian.

The power of the Four Swords of Zhuxian needs no introduction. When the Tongtian Sect Leader set up the Zhuxian Sword Formation, it took four sages working together to break it. With the Four Swords of Zhuxian, the Tongtian Sect Leader alone could contend with four sage-level experts, which gives an idea of ​​just how powerful the Zhuxian Sword Formation truly was. Although it is now only one sword, the Juexian Sword, its power is still outstanding and should not be underestimated.

"However, while you have the Immortal-Slaying Sword, I am not without something that can counter it."

A small black sword flew out with a whoosh. As the sword flew out, a fierce aura, like that of a savage beast, spread out, and the immense aura pressed down like a huge mountain.

"What is this?" Master Yu Ding was shocked and exclaimed in disbelief, "This is the Immortal Execution Sword! How did it end up on your person?"

"No, it only has a slight aura of the Immortal Execution Sword, not the real Immortal Execution Sword. But why does it look like this?" Jade Cauldron Immortal exclaimed.

However, before he could figure it out, the small blue sword had already attacked him.

"Go, Divine Demon Sword!"

Li Xiuyuan made a hand seal, and the small cyan sword arrived in front of Jade Cauldron Immortal.

The sword spirit of the Immortal Execution Sword was sealed within the Divine Demon Sword, so when Jade Cauldron True Man sensed that the Divine Demon Sword held by Li Xiuyuan was the Immortal Execution Sword.

However, even if Li Xiuyuan's Divine Demon Sword is not the Immortal Execution Sword, it is no less powerful than the real Immortal Execution Sword, after all, Li Xiuyuan's Divine Demon Sword is a mid-grade innate spiritual treasure.

However, only by combining the four swords Zhuxian Sword, Luxian Sword, Juexian Sword, and Xianxian Sword, along with the Zhuxian Sword Diagram, could they possibly defeat Li Xiuyuan's Divine Demon Sword.

Seeing Li Xiuyuan's Divine Demon Sword leave a black mark in the air, rushing towards him like a long black dragon, Jade Cauldron True Man quickly controlled the Immortal-Slaying Sword to meet it.

Before the time was even up, the two immortal swords had already clashed together, and the enormous sword energy spread out, transforming into a streak of light more than a hundred feet wide, which slashed down towards Flower Fruit Mountain below.

Li Xiuyuan quickly used his magic to disperse the aftershocks of the battle in mid-air. Below them was Flower Fruit Mountain; if those aftershocks were allowed to crash down, the entire mountain would likely be shattered.

This Flower Fruit Mountain was Sun Wukong's base camp, and Li Xiuyuan did not want it to be destroyed.

Master Yu Ding said, "Fellow Daoist, you are truly skilled. You were even able to spare a moment to disperse the aftershocks of the battle while you were fighting. Don't you know that in battle, even the slightest distraction can lead to a grave mistake?"

Li Xiuyuan said, "Fellow Daoist, you are overthinking it. With my strength, I can defeat you without even using my full power."

"Arrogant!" Jade Cauldron Immortal snorted coldly, increasing his strength to control the Immortal-Slaying Sword.

In the sky, two small swords of different colors were fighting each other. One sword emitted black light, while the other emitted gray light.

The two beams of light resembled two long dragons, constantly battling each other.

As Jade Cauldron Immortal intensified his control over the Immortal-Slaying Sword, the gray light intensified, completely suppressing the small black sword beneath it. The black dragon was already showing signs of disintegration.

Master Yu Ding said happily, "Haha, it is indeed time for our Daoist sect to prosper. Fellow Daoist, if you retreat now, I may spare your life later. Otherwise, your ten thousand years of hard cultivation will be in vain."

Li Xiuyuan sneered, "Master, isn't it a bit premature for you to say such things? It's not time for you to make boastful claims yet!"

Then, Li Xiuyuan frantically poured his magical power into the Divine Demon Sword. With the replenishment of Li Xiuyuan's power, the aura of the Divine Demon Sword changed again, and the faint dissipation stopped immediately. The black light on the Divine Demon Sword became dazzlingly bright, as if it were solid, like an obsidian.

Chapter 471 Hidden Universe in the Sleeve

With its power greatly increased, the Divine Demon Sword cleaved the Immortal-Slaying Sword away with a single strike. Several faint cracks appeared on the Immortal-Slaying Sword's blade.

"impossible!"

Master Yu Ding was shocked, almost unable to accept it. His treasured possession, the guardian of his Golden Cloud Cave, had been damaged just like that.

Even if the Immortal Execution Sword is powerful, it shouldn't be so much more powerful than his Immortal Extinction Sword. In particular, as spiritual objects of the same level, Li Xiuyuan's Divine Demon Sword should not be able to crack his Immortal Extinction Sword.

He had always thought that Li Xiuyuan's Divine Demon Sword was the Immortal Execution Sword, and that the two were spiritual objects of the same level. But in reality, the Divine Demon Sword's grade had long surpassed that of the Immortal Execution Sword and the Absolute Immortal Sword. If the four Immortal Execution Swords were put together, they might be able to compete with the Divine Demon Sword.

With a single sword strike, the Immortal-Slaying Sword was sent flying. The Divine Demon Sword trembled in the air, and thick, black, almost tangible smoke billowed out, covering an area of ​​hundreds of feet in diameter, obscuring the entire void and turning it gray, as if someone had splashed ink on the sky.

Li Xiuyuan's Divine Demon Sword transformed into a black dragon and pounced on Jade Cauldron Immortal.

The Immortal-Slaying Sword was knocked away, leaving him without a countermeasure. However, facing Li Xiuyuan's attack on the Divine Demon Sword, True Man Yu Ding showed no sign of panic. He flicked his sleeve, and a terrifying suction force emanated, firmly pulling the Divine Demon Sword into his sleeve.

"What's in the sleeve?"

Li Xiuyuan was caught off guard, and the Divine Demon Sword was sucked into the sleeve of Jade Cauldron Immortal.

"Heavenly Dragon Bodhisattva, I wonder what else you have to say now?" Jade Cauldron True Man put away the Divine Demon Sword in his sleeve and laughed.

This "Universe in the Sleeve" is a great supernatural power, comparable to the Buddhist concept of a Buddha-land in the palm of one's hand. When a cultivator's treasures and weapons are stored in the sleeve, the original owner's senses are severed. Moreover, this "Universe in the Sleeve" can not only store treasures and weapons, but also people.

Of course, while this move is powerful, it can only be used against cultivators weaker than oneself. If the enemy is stronger, the supernatural power will be broken by the enemy.

In the blink of an eye, Li Xiuyuan's Divine Demon Sword had already been absorbed into Yu Ding Zhenren's sleeve. A hint of joy appeared on Yu Ding Zhenren's face.

Just as he was about to catch his breath, his expression changed drastically. He exclaimed "Impossible!" and hurriedly tried to throw out Li Xiuyuan's Divine Demon Sword from his sleeve.

With a loud bang, a black light flew out from his sleeve. At the same time, his entire sleeve was blasted into countless fragments by the Divine Demon Sword. The sleeve fragments fluttered up and down in the air like butterflies.

Having shattered Yu Ding Zhenren's hidden power, the Divine Demon Sword made a turn in mid-air and slashed towards Yu Ding Zhenren.

Halfway through its flight, the Divine Demon Sword suddenly made a turn in the air, drawing an arc to avoid the blade, and the sword slammed hard into Jade Cauldron Immortal's body.

He sent Jade Cauldron Immortal flying hundreds of feet away, and with a whoosh, a stream of slightly golden blood spurted out.

Although Li Xiuyuan controlled the Divine Demon Sword and dodged the blade, the enormous impact on the sword was still quite painful.

That Jade Cauldron Immortal has a profound background. He is one of the Twelve Golden Immortals, and his master is the Primordial Heavenly Venerable. His eldest grandmaster is the Supreme Dao Venerable. Each of them is a force to be reckoned with.

If Li Xiuyuan were to kill Yu Ding Zhenren here, disaster would likely strike instantly.

Although with his current strength, there are not many in the Three Realms who can keep him here, if he were to set up the Twelve Capital Heaven Formation, he could even fight against a Saint.

But if that happens, he'll probably become a rat crossing the street, hated by everyone.

As for the two Western Saints, if he were to kill Jade Cauldron Immortal, they would probably not only fail to protect him, but would instead be the first to tie him up and hand him over to Yuanshi Tianzun so that he could take advantage of the situation and avenge Jade Cauldron Immortal.

Therefore, at the critical moment, Li Xiuyuan controlled the Divine Demon Sword and spared the life of Jade Cauldron True Man.

"How can this be?"

After being sent flying hundreds of feet away, Master Yu Ding was still coughing up blood. Even at this point, Master Yu Ding still couldn't believe that his hidden universe had been broken by Li Xiuyuan.

His face was filled with disbelief.

To break his hidden power, the enemy would have to be stronger than him. He is already a quasi-saint who has destroyed his good corpse. If the enemy is stronger than him, wouldn't that mean that Li Xiuyuan has not only destroyed his good corpse, but also his evil corpse?

Thinking of this, a look of horror appeared in Master Yuding's eyes.

“Impossible…” Master Yu Ding shook his head, unwilling to believe that Li Xiuyuan had already severed his good and evil corpses.

However, apart from this result, there is no other explanation as to why Li Xiuyuan was able to break through his hidden secrets so quickly.

"Forget it, it seems that with him here today, it's impossible for me to kill that demon monkey. The best of the thirty-six stratagems is to escape!"

With a thought flashing through his mind, Master Yu Ding, dragging his injured body, transformed into a streak of rainbow light and fled.

"Where do you think you're going? Jade Cauldron Immortal, you'd better stay here obediently!"

Li Xiuyuan used the laws of space, his divine body traversing countless layers of space to catch up.

In the blink of an eye, Li Xiuyuan had arrived behind Yu Ding Zhenren, grabbed his shoulder, and pulled him to a stop.

Li Xiuyuan said, "Master Yuding, it might be a bit inappropriate for you to leave like this."

"This fellow is incredibly fast!" Jade Cauldron Immortal exclaimed inwardly, then said, "Great Sun Heavenly Dragon Bodhisattva, if you won't let me leave, do you intend to kill me?"

Li Xiuyuan was taken aback, then shook his head and said, "Master Yuding, if I wanted to kill you, I would have done it just now. Why wait until now? Don't worry, you have a powerful background. Your master is Yuanshi Tianzun. I will not kill you."