Even with three hundred beings at the first level of the Shen Luo realm, Ming Zhi Tian found it overwhelming. After half a day, his left hand and right leg were broken, yet he refused to yield, moving heaven and earth with his bare fists.
The intense tremors were shielded by a magical barrier cast by Mo Li Shen Zun, preventing any external disturbance.
Three days later, Ming Zhi Tian, as promised, ascended to the sixth level of the Awakening realm! One hundred and eighty layers of the Longevity Art!
As mechanical puppets fell one by one, three remaining puppets, each with a severed limb but still at the first level of the Shen Luo realm, slowly advanced towards Ming Zhi Tian.
But Ming Zhi Tian lay on the ground, powerless, half-opening and half-closing his eyes, utterly depleted and unable to fight.
Seeing the three mechanical puppets about to strike him, Mo Li Shen Zun waved his hand, scattering them. He then approached Ming Zhi Tian, filled with admiration.
"Little one, you are remarkable. You have the spirit I possessed in my youth, hahahaha..."
Another half day passed. Mo Li Shen Zun remained by his side, watching as Ming Zhi Tian's body healed at a visible pace, becoming flawless as if never injured.
If Mo Li Shen Zun were not beyond worldly desires now, encountering a divine embodiment like Ming Zhi Tian in his prime, he would have desperately wanted to possess it for himself.
Ming Zhi Tian slowly awoke, looking at Mo Li Shen Zun. "Thank you for guarding me."
Mo Li Shen Zun waved his hand dismissively. "How do you feel?"
Ming Zhi Tian stretched lazily. "Ah... comfortable."
Mo Li Shen Zun then pointed a finger, striking Ming Zhi Tian's brow. "This is a Dragon-grade technique I haven't used in ages, the Xuan Luo Five Emperors! I almost forgot about it. I'll pass it on to you now. It's quite potent. Use it well, and your future will be boundless."
Ming Zhi Tian was puzzled but still received the vast information resonating in his mind. "Xuan Luo Five Emperors? What kind of technique is that?"
Mo Li Shen Zun continued to explain, "It was created by combining the Flipping Heaven Seal, Copper Heart Pendant, Carved Departure Bell, Sea Soaring Wave, and Golden Mountain Armor, drawing upon the power of five emperors. Its might is immeasurable. Merging five Dragon-grade techniques into one, it bypasses all defenses directly. You can imagine the effect."
Ming Zhi Tian couldn't believe it. "Merging five Dragon-grade techniques, and it's still a Dragon-grade technique? Is that really appropriate?"
Mo Li Shen Zun shot him a disdainful glance. "You complain after getting a great benefit. Didn't I tell you? It bypasses all defenses."
A spark ignited in Ming Zhi Tian's mind. "Is it that powerful? What about my Divine Embodiment?"
Mo Li Shen Zun scoffed. "It bypasses even the Sacred God Body's recovery and resurrection, leading to immediate death."
Ming Zhi Tian asked, "Then what about the highest defense, the Absolute Guard Dragon Body?"
Mo Li Shen Zun gave a contemptuous smile. "You know about the Absolute Guard Dragon Body, good. That is the highest defense, and it is also bypassed!"
Ming Zhi Tian was almost brought to his knees, bowing ninety degrees. "Thank you, Divine Venerable, for bestowing upon me such a remarkable technique."
Mo Li Shen Zun waved his hand. "It's nothing. This is a martial cultivation technique, and I can't use it. It's perfect for you."
Ming Zhi Tian stood up, changed his clothes, and felt invigorated. "It's time to settle some matters."
He couldn't help but glance at Piao Ling'er, who was meditating and cultivating not far away. The two were destined to become enemies.
Mo Li Shen Zun sensed he had important matters to attend to. "Little one, do you need my help?"
Ming Zhi Tian shook his head. "You'd better not interfere. This is my business, a personal matter, the most important thing to seek justice for my master."
Mo Li Shen Zun understood and asked no further questions.
Ming Zhi Tian entered the mountain cave and retrieved the book 'Shu Jian Lu' from a crevice in the rock.