The Post Sky Tipping Era
Chapter 769 - 550 Incense Fire God

Chapter 769: Chapter 550 Incense Fire God

When Li Yi made a move, it was of great magnitude. Twelve strands of Heart Fire Qi illuminated the night, turning it a fiery red, reminiscent of the sunset’s glow, unusually beautiful. Moreover, this Heart Fire Qi was exceptionally scorching; merely appearing, it swiftly raised the temperature above Xinzhou City, as if suddenly plunged into midsummer, creating a sense of oppressive heat.

But soon, this pervasive Heart Fire Qi rapidly retreated, quickly converging on the forefront of his fist.

Dragon and Tiger Power intertwined, Heart Fire Qi enhanced, Li Yi at this moment did not use any Daoist skills, but relied on his own strength to withstand the falling force of the Taiyue Mountain God’s two heavy hammers.

It was unimaginable to think of how Li Yi’s diminutive figure dared to withstand something akin to two small mountains.

Such a scene made everyone in Yaoxing Tower’s hearts skip a beat in fright.

Is this person truly so valiant?

Though clad in a Daoist robe, he gave the impression of an invincible warrior who has never retreated from countless battles, emitting an air of fierce energy.

Boom!

This collision seemed like a thunderclap shaking heaven and earth. Afterwards, sparks scattered, transforming into streaks of red light shooting towards the sky, accompanied by a terrifying shockwave that swept away the dark clouds, cleansing heaven and earth. In an instant, the sky cleared again, and the concealed moonlight once more shone down, with brilliant, mesmerizing stars adorning the sky.

"Who won?"

Jin Qi transformed into fierce winds that swept over the entire city. At this moment, Prince Xin widened his eyes, eager to see the outcome.

Beside him, the Ranger, Fox Girl, and White Ape were all astounded by this force.

It’s hard to imagine how that Daoist, with his mortal flesh and blood, could achieve such a feat, resisting the Taiyue Mountain God’s golden hammer.

One must know that this golden hammer was condensed from the Incense Fire of all people, and each strike seemed to carry the force of a myriad, almost nothing supernatural or monster could withstand a single blow.

Yet now...

The towering Taiyue Mountain God staggered and kept retreating. His entire being was entwined with Incense Fire Qi, and the golden hammer in his hand hummed as if about to slip from his grasp and fly away.

"Impressive strength, Incense Fire God indeed has some capabilities." Li Yi stood on the red cloud, expressionless.

This blow revealed the true nature of this Mountain God.

At this moment, the Taiyue Mountain God was shocked and angry, finding it hard to believe why this Daoist’s seemingly fragile body could erupt with such tremendous power, his attack not only failing to kill but being withstood outright.

With a forceful grip, he held onto the now endlessly vibrating golden hammer, fearing it might be shaken away, only to find that two deep Fist Marks were left on the hammer, and the surrounding areas bore cracks.

If they clashed a few more times, the hammer in his hands might be smashed to pieces.

"You, a mere Evil Daoist, where did you get such strength?" The Taiyue Mountain God roared in rage.

"This humble Daoist knows the Dragon-subduing and Tiger-subduing Skill, naturally, my strength is a bit more. If this is all the skill you, as a Mountain God, have, then today, forget about capturing me; whether you can survive from me is uncertain." Li Yi replied, "If there’s reinforcement, summon them quickly. Don’t try to act tough alone, or you’ll lose your life for nothing."

"Evil Daoist, daring to repeatedly scorn me, prepare to be punished." The Taiyue Mountain God bellowed, the golden hammer in his hand emitting golden light, with countless Incense Fire Belief Powers converging upon it, endowing it with immense might.

Even those Fist Marks struck by Li Yi’s two punches began to recover at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Next moment.

The two golden hammers transformed into two beams of golden light rushing forward again.

"Stubborn and foolish."

Li Yi remained unmoved, with an extreme brilliance gathering on the forefront of his fist, this brightness was far from ordinary, it was the Dao Light of the River Dividing Land Method.

Having previously condensed the Great Method of River Dividing Land on his fists under Xiang Xiangzi’s guidance, he granted his fists mountain-cleaving and sea-splitting capabilities.

Moreover, Li Yi could at most condense two instances of the River Dividing Land Method.

If he refines it in the future, he might harness the Five Elements, condense five Dao Skills, allowing his fists to possess the immeasurable might of Gods and Ghosts.

Once more, he delivered a fierce punch.

With just one strike, the approaching covering golden light was instantly torn asunder by a strand of Divine Light, the extreme fist radiance obliterating all in its path. In mere moments, this fist light reached Taiyue’s body; the two golden hammers in his hands shattered immediately.

"This can’t be."

The Taiyue Mountain God was utterly terrified.

This was a weapon condensed by Incense Fire, undefeated by countless people day and night, long since spiritually aware, yet today, shattered by a punch from this Wild Daoist.

However, before he could react, this fist light’s residual force remained undiminished, striking directly upon his body.

The armor on the Taiyue Mountain God’s body abruptly exploded, scattering in all directions, thick Incense Fire Qi permeating everywhere. Before he could understand what happened, his towering form was torn open with a horrific rip, his surrounding body beginning to fracture.

Pain, as if part of his soul had been obliterated.

The Taiyue Mountain God screamed, retreating all the while, his Incense Fire Qi showing signs of scattering, increasingly evident.

His body was shrinking, Incense Fire Power dissipating.

After countless years as a Mountain God, at this moment, for the first time, he felt profound fear, understanding that he might truly be killed by this Daoist, unable to be saved even as a True God enshrined by the court.

"City God, hurry and save me." The Taiyue Mountain God disregarded his dignity, urgently calling for help.

If I take another punch, my soul will definitely be obliterated.

As soon as he finished speaking.

The next moment.

In a City God Temple in Xinzhou City, a light invisible to mortals shot to the sky, similarly filled with incense fire energy, revealing a middle-aged man, draped in a divine robe, with an extraordinary aura. As he appeared, wisps of smoke rose all around the city.

The smoke quickly transformed into yakshas, ghost generals, and Yamishis.

In just a moment, numerous gods and ghosts appeared one after another.

They transformed into dark clouds, concealing themselves to keep mortals from peering in.

"Certainly a fierce evil daoist, I hadn’t expected even you, Mountain God, couldn’t defeat him." The Xinzhou City God frowned deeply at this moment.

From the start of the battle, he had been secretly observing and preparing.

If Taiyue Mountain God could win, it’d be best, as the local city god wouldn’t need to appear. But if not, aid must be given; after all, the court has issued the Yin Department Order, and under no circumstances can this evil daoist see the sun tomorrow.

Taiyue Mountain God slightly relaxed upon seeing reinforcements, then gritted his teeth and said, "It must be me; I came hurriedly, prepared inadequately. Had I known his abilities, I should have brought the Mountain Stabilization Sword, leading three hundred spirit monsters to besiege this evil daoist. Even if this Daoist has extraordinary means, he’d taste defeat on the spot."

As he was speaking, his injuries stabilized, the cracks ceased to spread, and the incense fire energy gathered gradually.

Because he was not of flesh and blood, only an incense fire body, Taiyue Mountain God’s recovery ability was swift.

Yet, even so, he felt extreme pain in his chest, his soul unsteady.

"Mountain God Taiyue, you truly are old now, unable to handle even an evil daoist, and needing me, the Marquis, to intervene. In my opinion, you should retire early and pass on your position. Many have eyes on the incense of Taiyue Mountain."

At this moment, besides the City God, another voice came from afar.

A man in embroidered luxurious clothing, leading over a hundred spirit monsters, Fur God, approached from afar.

Evidently, he too was ordered to besiege the evil daoist Taiyi.

"Marquis Zhongwu."

Taiyue Mountain God’s face darkened instantly upon seeing this: "Choosing your timing well, why not wait till I’m dead before showing up?"

Of course, he knew many eyed his position, hence he promptly followed orders to arrest the evil daoist, aiming to secure merits and retain his Mountain God position.

"Greetings to Marquis Zhongwu," the Xinzhou City God bowed respectfully.

This Marquis Zhongwu was a major general in the court during his life, renowned for his military achievements, honored with a shrine, and after death was posthumously titled Marquis Zhongwu, enjoying the incense fire offerings of ten thousand families, thus becoming a god.

Marquis Zhongwu nodded slightly, then glanced at Taiyue Mountain God: "You’ve lost all face for the court. If Prince Xin gets harmed due to your ineffectiveness, do you think the current emperor won’t issue an edict to remove your position as Mountain God and condemn you to wander as a lonely ghost? Now you dare to shout in front of me."

"You..."

Taiyue Mountain God seethed with anger but then held his chest, forcibly swallowed his fury.

The evil daoist was not yet dead, the situation unclear; now wasn’t the time to dispute with Marquis Zhongwu.

First, join forces to deal with the evil daoist.

"Are you the evil daoist Taiyi?"

Marquis Zhongwu now looked at Li Yi atop the red Xiangyun, his eyes shifting: "Indeed extraordinary, a wild Daoist possessing Dragon and Tiger Energy, but your dragon energy seems off, not like an Emperor’s Aura, more like a wicked dragon, evil dragon energy, haha. When peace reigns under heaven, one wonders how someone with Emperor’s Aura emerges, surely some mistook a False Dragon for a True Dragon."

"Today my observation confirms it."

He noticed that although Li Yi’s silver ferocious tiger had pure aura and terrifying presence, the dragon energy shape was incorrect, having a dragon’s head and claws, but bearing wings and belonging to dragon-kind rather than a True Dragon. After all, Marquis Zhongwu had seen the emperor and experienced true Emperor’s Aura.

But even so.

His Dragon and Tiger manifestation was complete; if not removed early, he might divide the realm and declare himself a Pseudo Emperor.

"Chattering away, I’ve waited so long, and today it’s only you three Incense Fire Gods? If there are others, I would still wait; better to set off together shortly." Li Yi stood with hands behind his back, his red-feathered daoist robe fluttering in the wind, his eyes casually scanning, revealing a hint of murderous intent.

"You think we three gods cannot handle you, the evil daoist? Seems the emperor is far off, and even an evil daoist dares to look down on the Court Official Gods. Come, fetch my weapon, today I’ll slay this evil daoist," Marquis Zhongwu laughed coldly, gesturing with his hand.

Soon.

A squad of ghost soldiers, carrying a large spear, walked heavily towards him.

The large spear was over one measure long, bowl thick, cast in fine steel, yet inscribed in gold: granted by the emperor, National Stabilization Spear.

With the words granted by the emperor alone, it bore the power of incense fire belief from countless people.

No wonder it required a squad of ghost soldiers to carry it.

If one were to bear that weight alone, it’d easily crush even a ghost alive.

Showing unequivocally, this weapon was extraordinary, incomparable to Taiyue Mountain God’s golden hammer.