Daoist Competition-Chapter 1020 - 250: Pingdu Dharma Spirits

Pingdu Sect is different from other Xuanmen; its cultivation techniques are not particularly outstanding and even among the Ten Great Sects, it merely holds the last seat.

However, the sect possesses a unique mystical artifact known as the "Hidden Image Spirit Tower"; within it holds three hundred and sixty-five Dharma Spirits, each born naturally and refined through sacrificial nurturing, capable of utilizing Dharma techniques.

Disciples of the sect need only to worship this object with devotion; over time, they can sense divine presence, request a Dharma Spirit to descend, and place it within their bodies, nurturing it with their own True Essence. For those with affinity, within mere decades, they can summon and command it at will.

Once recognized by these Dharma Spirits, sect disciples no longer need to deliberately master techniques to defeat opponents. As long as they reach the Daoist Cultivation, their combat strength will soar instantly, rich in fighting experience, no less than seasoned veterans.

Among sect disciples, aside from those of the direct lineage, not everyone can cultivate this divine skill. If they’ve learned techniques from other sects or lack talent, they will be disconnected from this path.

For example, the cultivator Ding Wei, defeated by Zhang Yan, was unable to invite a Dharma Spirit to his body due to practicing the Flying Sword.

Yet, success lies in Dharma Spirits, so does failure; practitioners of Pingdu Sect hoping to enhance their own combat strength must only invoke Dharma Spirits with greater power.

Among the three hundred and sixty-five Dharma Spirits, the Twenty-Eight Dharma Spirits of Three Elements, Seven Forms, and Eighteen City Lords are the most formidable, with only the Cave Heaven True Masters capable of taming the Three Elements. The remaining twenty-five Dharma Spirits require the Nascent Soul Realm to be moved.

Elder Hua nurtures one of the Seven Forms, while Elder Hu’s Dharma Spirit is a level lower, being one of the Eighteen City Lords, and his Daoist Divine Power is somewhat inferior to Elder Hua’s.

In the future, Elder Hu might exchange for one if he renders great service to the sect or reaches the Nascent Soul Second Realm,

Besides, each Pingdu Sect cultivator’s nurtured Dharma Spirit may, with its master’s permission, be lent to fellow disciples of similar Daoist Cultivation for use.

Yet, this method heavily consumes one’s own Dharma Power Essence, seldom practiced willingly, thus outsiders never know.

Elder Hu and Elder Hua are fellow disciples, so how could Elder Hu not discern the meaning in Elder Hua’s words, suggesting a duel not for fear of damaging the hall but clearly intending to lend one of the Seven Forms for Elder Hu’s use. How could he not be pleased? Initially unsure about battling Zhang Yan, he now felt greatly confident.

He cupped his hands towards Huo Xuan, glanced at Zhang Yan, and then stomped his foot, his body soaring up as a streak of Clear Light, flying out of the hall in an instant.

Zhang Yan smiled freely, lifted a wine cup from the table for a sip, flicked his sleeve, transforming into a stream of light, standing on Water Island in the blink of an eye.

Everyone followed Huo Xuan’s lead out of the hall, reaching the tidal flats. By this time, the moon was high in the sky, its pure light shed onto the ground, casting a silver-white glow with winds continually whispering, accompanied by the sound of waves pounding the shore.

The disciples outside came here initially to watch the sect’s top ten disciples engage in magic duels. Seeing the two seem ready to fight, they instantly became clamorous, spirits greatly lifted.

Chen Qiao Ling, seeing the two about to engage, trembled involuntarily. She didn’t exactly know Elder Hu’s true cultivation level, but he was the only Nascent Soul cultivator she could beseech to take action, hoping he could overcome Zhang Yan.

Elder Hu, eyes fixed on Zhang Yan, remarked coldly, "Fellow Daoist Zhang, this is our duel; do not let others intervene to ensure fairness."

Zhang Yan could see through his thoughts, laughed loudly, "Elder Hu, rest assured, I will certainly not call upon the Dragon Carp for assistance."

Elder Hu’s intent being revealed so plainly did not cause any embarrassment to him, merely said, "That would be for the best."

Still feeling somewhat uneasy, he bowed deeply to Huo Xuan, saying, "True Master Huo is today’s East Master; please serve as a witness."

Huo Xuan solemnly nodded, agreeing, "This is proper."

Standing afar, Elder Hua turned to Wu Han Cheng behind him, speaking quietly, "Disciple, shortly after your Junior Master Hu takes action, I shall assist with the Dharma technique. However, at that moment, I cannot withstand any disturbances. You must guard the protector, preventing anyone from coming near."

Wu Han Cheng worried inwardly, "Master, you intend to lend the Dharma Spirit to Junior Master? If anything goes wrong, it could harm the Daoist cultivation."

Elder Hua smiled, "Would a master engage in a loss-making venture? You shall understand the benefits in time, disciple."