The Post Sky Tipping Era
Chapter 770 - 551: Unable to Withstand a Single Blow

Chapter 770: Chapter 551: Unable to Withstand a Single Blow

Marquis Zhongwu reached out, and the heavy spear fell into his hand.

With the weapon in hand, his heroic spirit welled up, as if he had returned to the days of leading troops and galloping across the battlefield.

Li Yi said, "Although your strength is decent, thinking you can take down this humble Daoist is nothing but wishful thinking. After our earlier skirmish, I already have a rough idea of your strength, so I have no interest in playing with you any longer. While the hour is still early, I might as well send you all on your way at once, saving my time from dealing with you one by one."

"I am not like that Taiyue Mountain God fool. Before the National Stabilization Spear, you won’t even have a chance to beg for mercy."

Marquis Zhongwu, furious, took a grand stride forward. After just a few steps, he vanished from sight, and when he reappeared, he was in front of Li Yi, swinging his long spear. The faint sound of war horses neighing and the clatter of metal on metal could be heard. An overwhelming murderous aura filled the air, yet this aura was augmented by the power of countless Incense Fire Beliefs, possessing an indomitable divine might.

"This Marquis Zhongwu is indeed formidable."

Taiyue Mountain God watched the scene, his eyelids twitching, and he had to admit that the opponent’s strength far surpassed his own. No wonder he was a prince carved out from the battlefield; even after death and becoming a god, he remained powerful.

Even this single strike was difficult for him to withstand.

Although this Daoist is slightly better than me, he probably can’t resist either.

But in the next moment.

Something incomprehensible happened to him.

Such a terrifying blow landed on Li Yi, yet it did not shake him in the slightest.

He saw the Daoist robe on Li Yi glowing, turning into a Red Feathered Divine Bird, protecting him. No matter how fiercely the National Stabilization Spear was thrust, it could not advance any further.

The transformation receded, revealing a set of Red Feather Purple Gold Armor.

"What did you just say? I wouldn’t have a chance to beg for mercy?" Li Yi looked at him with shining eyes.

"What kind of armor is this?" Marquis Zhongwu was extremely shocked.

In life, he fought across the world, and in death, he guarded a region, yet he had never seen such armor before.

This was a Mid Grade Dao Artifact specially refined for him by Tu Daoist of the Tri-Floral Realm. If it could be broken by a mere Incense Fire God, then the Dao Artifact would be too worthless.

But Li Yi remained silent, merely swallowing the energy of heaven and earth, mobilizing his Heart Fire Mana.

"Call Wind!"

At that moment, he revealed his sharp fangs; the previous exchanges were merely a test to gauge the opponent’s strength, avoiding any surprises. Now that he knew the opponent’s approximate strength, he no longer needed to be humble and could unleash his Tao Skills, sending these Incense Fire Gods on their way.

Unleashing the Wind Summoning Technique, a violent gale swept across the sky. Since it was infused with Heart Fire Qi, the gale immediately transformed into raging flames, burning the heavens and spreading over several dozen li.

"Not good."

Marquis Zhongwu was appalled and tried to retreat urgently, but it was too late. The gale engulfed him, and the fire penetrated every part of him. Being an Incense Fire Entity without a physical body, the fire mixed with the wind invaded his form, dispersing the Incense Fire Qi, reaching deep into his soul. As the fire entered, it was as if he was ignited from the inside out.

His whole body turned red and began to burn.

"Ah!"

He let out a miserable cry as his body was roasted, billowing black smoke, and fell from the sky.

Despite his furious struggles, he could not extinguish the flames, as if this fire was inherently the nemesis of the Incense Fire Gods.

"You Daoist, so insidious, having such means and still hiding it until now."

Marquis Zhongwu roared as smoke rose from his seven orifices, and flames burst forth. His body began to disintegrate, and even the gathering of Incense Fire Qi could not save him.

For these flames burned the Primordial Spirit.

Even the Nascent Soul of a Cultivator would be reduced to ashes once ignited.

Taiyue Mountain God saw this and wanted to escape, but it was too late. The flames spread across dozens of li at that instant, not easily escapable. When the wind entered his body, the Heart Fire Qi scorched him, and his body seemed to melt. The already injured chest shattered anew, with fire qi tempering his soul, leaving him unable to bear it. He had to cry out in pain, also falling from the sky.

The Xinzhou City God saw this, terrified beyond belief, and attempted to retreat into the temple to seek shelter from the Divine Statue, but he was a step too late.

The fierce wind howled, and the fire light filled the sky, enveloping him as well. He didn’t even have the chance to act before the divine robe he wore ignited in flames. Even after removing the divine robe, his body was still engulfed in flames, and countless embers erupted from within him.

Only by personal experience can one understand how terrifying turning wind into fire truly is.

There was no escape, no defense.

With even three True Gods falling to this fate, needless to say those ghosts and spirits they brought along. Despite their numbers, the Wind Summoning Technique dispersed the Incense Fire ghosts, causing their forms to dissolve and souls to scatter, leaving not a trace. The spirit monsters, consumed by the Heart Fire Qi, died instantly, charred bodies falling from the sky.

Amidst the dark clouds, silhouettes plunged down like dumplings into the city.

Within moments, the once menacing host of ghosts and spirit monsters was completely vanquished.

Heart-wrenching screams echoed incessantly.

Amidst this tormenting trial, Taiyue Mountain God was the first to succumb, letting out a roar before his body exploded, leaving behind scattered Incense Fire with his soul completely incinerated, the Incense Fire Qi unable to regroup.

The next to perish was the Xinzhou City God, who, enduring the burning pain, sought refuge in a city well, but to no avail.

Ordinary water could not extinguish the Heart Fire of a Cultivator, especially with the support from the Wind Summoning Technique, even if the Heart Fire Qi were truly extinguished, the soul-devouring and bone-consuming gale would still claim your life.

Very quickly.

The City God self-immolated in the well water.

The last to die was Marquis Zhongwu. He fell onto the street, rolling and struggling, and finally, amidst agonizing screams, his soul was completely eradicated, leaving only a massive incense fire aura dissipating into the heavens and earth.

"Dead, they’re all dead?"

In Yaoxing Tower, Prince Xin saw this scene and was terrified. He never imagined that the True God appointed by the court could be extinguished so cleanly by a single breath from this Daoist, truly as effortlessly as the autumn wind sweeping away fallen leaves.

"How could this be, how could this be?"

In the Prefectural Government, Chu Pingzhi, the Yin Prefect, was also witnessing everything tonight. He initially thought that with the involvement of Marquis Zhongwu and the local City God, the battle was almost a sure win, but he never expected such an outcome.

A great fire in the sky burned everything to ashes.

Chu Pingzhi’s lips moved slightly, wanting to say something, but no words came out. He now completely realized that he had underestimated the Taoyi Taoist from the very beginning, and the Taoist was indeed right; he truly had the ability to call the wind and summon the rain. If such a person wanted to rebel, he could indeed muster great power.

Yet, Li Yi scanned his surroundings, not ceasing until he personally confirmed that all these Incense Fire Gods were destroyed.

"Incense Fire God is impressive, but ultimately, without a physical body, only a soul, it’s hard to achieve the Great Way. Once restrained, no amount of incense will help. This method is unfit for main cultivation, better suited for dual-cultivation. If a cultivator uses the Fire Sacrifice Skill to form a Primordial Spirit, channel heaven and earth power, and pair it with a strong body, then truly, it would be invincible."

After the confrontation, Li Yi discerned the weaknesses of the Incense Fire God but also understood its strengths.

After confirming all enemies were done, he stepped onto the red Xiangyun and descended from the sky once more.

He didn’t go elsewhere but headed straight for Yaoxing Tower.

"Prince, that Daoist is coming."

Everyone was shocked at that moment, but they feared the Daoist’s methods. They froze in place, unsure of what to do, until Li Yi stepped into the tower, yet no one dared to act, fearing to be blown to death in a single breath.

"The matters on my side are resolved. What about you? Have you thought it through? Do you want to accompany me to the Capital to find the one who composed the words, or do you want me to take you by force?" Li Yi spoke calmly.

Prince Xin gradually recovered from his shock, chuckling bitterly, "Daoist, you truly are a divine figure, with impressive skills and means. The Taiyue Mountain God, the Xinzhou City God, and Marquis Zhongwu, three True Gods appointed by the court, couldn’t suppress you. Why should I futilely resist? Since the Daoist wants to go to the Capital, I can only accompany you. I just request the Daoist give me some time to write a letter for the court to pardon my crime of leaving my fief without authorization."

"Otherwise, I’d rather die."

Saying this, Prince Xin immediately took the treasured sword from the ranger, putting it to his neck with a look of facing death with equanimity.

He used his life to buy himself some time.

After all, leaving the fief without permission was a capital offense; dying now would at least preserve his name.

Li Yi said, "I am also not someone who lacks empathy. Alright then, I’ll give you an hour. After that, we’ll set off. If you try to delay time, I won’t be lenient."

"Thank you, Daoist. An hour is enough."

Prince Xin breathed a sigh of relief, put down the treasured sword, and hurriedly turned to leave.

Before he left, he instructed, "White Ape, treat the Daoist well. Whatever the Daoist requests, fulfill it without negligence."

White Ape agreed.

Prince Xin left quickly, not daring to waste any time.

Li Yi did not obstruct him, letting him go, for what could an ordinary person do? Even if he tried to escape, he couldn’t flee beyond Baili’s distance, and thus, he wasn’t worried.

He simply found a spot to sit and waited for one hour.

"Daoist..." White Ape respectfully served fine wine and delicacies for Li Yi to enjoy.

Li Yi said, "I promised you I’d teach you an Invisibility Technique. Come closer and listen; whether you can learn it will depend on your fortune."

White Ape was overjoyed upon hearing this.

Unexpectedly, this Daoist kept his promise and remembered this matter.

White Ape cautiously leaned in to listen attentively.

Li Yi generously taught White Ape the Invisibility Technique.

White Ape scratched his ears listening, understanding parts and missing others, as Daoist skills involved mana, which relates to cultivation.

But cultivation is generally similar.

Li Yi gave some guidance, and White Ape, being bright, quickly grasped the essentials.

White Ape attempted the spell; initially, it wasn’t quite adept, with half his body concealed and appearing odd with missing limbs, yet it evidenced the spell’s authenticity.

With additional practice, White Ape gradually improved, though he couldn’t make his tail vanish.

He wanted to ask why but didn’t dare.

Seeing this, Li Yi instantly understood the reason, saying, "You have a simian body, not a human one. Different forms lead to variations in spells."

"So that’s it." White Ape nodded with partial understanding, then sincerely knelt, "Thank you, Daoist, for imparting the skill."