Novel11 #763 - Xuanwu's Calculation
#763 - Xuanwu's Calculation
"And just like that, I actually gained two. The first one, like you, had also cultivated the Dao Rhythm of Fate, but he wasn't as powerful as you. He was just an ordinary little cultivator.
He didn't even know what he was cultivating; he only knew that he suddenly had an epiphany, and his cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds, continuously advancing in just one short year.
So, I killed him, and his Dao Rhythm of Fate was absorbed by this bead. It's just a pity that his Dao Rhythm was too weak and was completely devoured by some other miscellaneous Dao Rhythms within the bead."
Speaking of this, Daoist Master Xizhao's eyes flashed with a hint of greed and ruthlessness as he looked at Li Chengfeng. He continued, "You are the most likely person I've ever seen to stimulate a powerful Dao Rhythm of Fate.
Your Dao Rhythm will be the most perfect supplement for this bead of mine. Today, let me end your fate!"
Li Chengfeng laughed loudly, the laughter revealing a sense of open-mindedness and unrestraint. He said, "So that's how it is. Thank you, fellow Daoist, for the gift of this treasure.
First, you gifted me the book to help me complete this Red Dust Tempering of the Heart, which not only allowed me to temper my heart but also enlightened me to the Lesser Dao Rhythm of Fate.
Such a top-tier Dao Rhythm of the Three Thousand Great Daos, and now you've even sent me the Heavenly Fate Bead. Truly generous to the extreme!"
Upon hearing this, Daoist Master Xizhao suddenly felt a chilling sensation running from the soles of his feet straight to the top of his head. His eyes sharpened as he rebuked, "You're about to die, yet you still try to mystify things! Go to hell!"
Daring not to delay any longer, he abruptly activated the Heavenly Fate Bead. With a bang, a powerful devouring force surged towards Li Chengfeng like a raging storm, hovering above his head.
Li Chengfeng felt his Dao Rhythm gushing out like water from a burst dam, about to be absorbed by the bead.
However, at this critical moment, the Lesser Dao Rhythm of Fate within his body suddenly surged, as if a mysterious force was supporting him, preventing his Dao Rhythm from being completely devoured.
Daoist Master Xizhao laughed loudly, saying, "Today, I've finally caught a big fish.
Fellow Daoist is indeed unfathomable, actually able to comprehend the Lesser Dao Rhythm of Fate.
This is a top-tier Dao of the Three Thousand Great Daos! If I'm not mistaken, fellow Daoist might be the legendary Li Chengfeng. Li Bai is Li Chengfeng, hahaha. Am I right?"
Li Chengfeng's pupils contracted, and he instantly understood. He sneered, "Fellow Daoist, could it be that you've been guarding this spot, waiting for me to come? It seems that your old friend behind you has grand designs."
Daoist Master Xizhao nodded in satisfaction, saying, "That's right. Originally, I only needed to kill this孽徒 (ne'tu - sinful disciple) to achieve Dao Heart perfection and end the Red Dust Tempering of the Heart.
But an old friend came and asked me to do a favor, which can also be considered a stroke of good fortune for me, allowing my Heavenly Fate Bead to become complete and even granting me a chance encounter.
Now, that chance encounter is right before my eyes.
As long as I kill you and absorb your Dao Rhythm of Fate, my Heavenly Fate Bead can reach an unprecedented height, and I will gain endless lifespan and power as a result."
Li Chengfeng nodded and slowly said, "Your friend, is it Xuanwu?"
Daoist Master Xizhao said with a smile, "That's right. It's said that when Dao reaches its peak, it becomes demonic. You are a smart man.
You can figure out that it's Daoist Xuanwu with a single calculation. It seems you came prepared as well, but alas, the devil is one foot high, but the Dao is ten feet high. You, this demon, have still fallen into our trap."
Li Chengfeng nodded and sighed, "Xuanwu is indeed a good schemer. I always thought his scheme was within the Water Moon Sect.
The Water Moon Sect's cultivation method is the key to the Red Dust Tempering of the Heart, the cultivation method I was seeking.
I didn't touch it, but I didn't expect him to have other tricks up his sleeve. I'm ashamed, truly ashamed."
Daoist Master Xizhao laughed heartily, saying, "I can have my current achievements, thanks to Daoist Xuanwu's guidance, and he has saved me from danger time and time again. I always have to repay this kindness.
Besides, even if he didn't ask me to take action, I wouldn't miss such a great opportunity in front of me. He told me that after this, the karma between us will be settled, and we will owe each other nothing."
Li Chengfeng said with a smile, "That's right, that's indeed the case. Today, your karma with him is settled because you are going to die."
Daoist Master Xizhao roared angrily, saying presumptuously, "Today, I will subdue your evil!"
However, Li Chengfeng's entire body suddenly transformed into a sky full of runes. These runes were dense and numerous, all transformed from Dao Rhythms.
Li Chengfeng's voice echoed in the air, "I, Li Chengfeng, since embarking on the path of cultivation, have taken one step at a time, comprehending principles and sensing Dao Rhythms from the Qi Refining stage.
Finally, I comprehended the unification of all laws, as one unified whole.
But I have never found the Dao Rhythm of the unification of all laws because once all laws are unified, what is its power? How should I walk my path? How should I use my Dao?"
"Until today, thank you, fellow Daoist, for resolving my doubts. This Red Dust Tempering of the Heart has not only tempered my heart but also tempered my doubts and changed my knot in my heart."
As Li Chengfeng's words fell, those runes actually broke through the air and were all absorbed by the Heavenly Fate Bead.
Daoist Master Xizhao looked at this scene in disbelief, somewhat perplexed.
Li Chengfeng was famous, and his strength was formidable. Xuanwu repeatedly instructed him to be extra careful.
This Red Dust Tempering of the Heart was a battle in the mortal world, relying on Dao Rhythms and means.
Although he was in the late stage of the Nascent Soul realm, if it weren't for the limitations of the Red Dust Tempering of the Heart, he probably wouldn't even have the power to fight back in front of Li Chengfeng.
However, at this moment, both of them were in the mortal world, suppressing their own cultivation.
Once their cultivation erupted, they might fail in the Red Dust Tempering of the Heart and become possessed. This was the weakest moment for everyone advancing to the God Transformation stage. A slight carelessness could lead to eternal damnation.
However, Li Chengfeng didn't seem to care about these risks. He just abandoned himself like this, throwing himself into cultivation like a moth to a flame. Why was this?
Just as he was pondering, suddenly, all the runes were absorbed by the bead.
The bead was like boiling oil, suddenly swelling up, with countless runes flowing within it. Instantly, a special Dao Rhythm erupted from within. It was the taste of destiny, as if foreshadowing some irresistible fate.
Then, the bead transformed into Li Chengfeng's appearance.
At this time, although he was still old and frail, with a head full of white hair, a strange smile was outlined at the corner of his mouth. He looked at Daoist Master Xizhao and said, "Old thing, your death is at hand. You and Xuanwu schemed against me, but you didn't expect that I have the runic mysteries of the Lesser Fate Technique.
The condensation of these runes requires the unification of all laws to complete it, and the Great Prophecy Technique of the Future, the River of History, and other Dao techniques that I cultivate just happen to meet this condition.
Although I didn't understand it before, until today, during the Red Dust Tempering of the Heart, I finally understood that what I have always been cultivating is the Lesser Fate Technique, the Dao Rhythm of Fate."
Li Chengfeng's words were like sharp blades, cutting into the old Daoist's heart, one after another.
Daoist Master Xizhao had already failed.
His Dao of Destruction did not fulfill his wish. Killing his disciple would not perfect his Dao.
And he did not overcome the hurdle of wanting to kill his disciple. The Heavenly Fate Bead that he was most proud of was also absorbed by Li Chengfeng.