Seeking Martial Dao in All Reborn Lives

Chapter 180: Chapter 176: Condensing Form

The array laid out in this courtyard was called the Heaven-Locking Array. Its purpose was to contain the flow of Feng Shui, trap Celestial Secrets, and sever the world’s spiritual energy for its master’s use.

Under normal circumstances, the Grand Array in the courtyard would intercept the flow of Feng Shui, bringing nothing but benefits to those within and making the place feel like a Blessed Land.

However, once a Feng Shui master took control with their presence, all the benevolent energy in the courtyard would transform into malevolent energy, becoming a deadly weapon to defeat their enemies.

With the aid of the Heaven-Locking Array, the spiritual presence of Lu Yuanxiang, one of the Seven General Stars, was elevated to a terrifying degree.

In this state, even a top-tier master from the First-class Armor Arena would be instantly trapped by this terrifying presence if they were inside the courtyard. Their mind would cease to function, as if caught in a nightmare, leaving them at the mercy of their foe.

Such was the fearsome nature of the Qimen Martial Dao’s Secret Transmissions!

However, how could the Zhao Xuanqi of this moment be compared to any ordinary master?

ROAR!!

Suddenly, a terrifying beastly roar erupted from the depths of his will.

Within the courtyard, the countless specks of starlight trembled. The flickering and shifting of light and shadow created the terrifying sensation that the very earth was shaking and the heavens were in upheaval.

WHOOSH!!

Countless streams of black smoke billowed violently from Zhao Xuanqi’s body, shrouding the starlight wherever they passed.

’It can’t be contained?’

Lu Yuanxiang’s eyes narrowed slightly. He abruptly elevated his presence once more, strengthening the Trapped Dragon Lock.

CLANK!! CLANK!!

However, the black smoke was not suppressed and continued to spread. Several chains of starlight could be seen extending deep into the black mist, seemingly binding some terrifying entity within.

At this moment, the starlight chains were trembling ceaselessly.

SNAP!!

Suddenly, the chains that extended into the depths of the black mist abruptly shattered, turning into countless motes of light. The starlight throughout the entire courtyard seemed to dim.

After the chains shattered, a gigantic beast’s head lunged out from the dense black mist, followed by the manifestation of its enormous upper body, descending upon the courtyard.

Goat horns, a deer’s body, wolf’s hooves, fish scales...

Its enormous pair of eyes stared down at Lu Yuanxiang as if looking at an ant.

SHUFFLE SHUFFLE SHUFFLE!!

With the Trapped Dragon Lock broken and now under the gaze of Zhao Xuanqi’s will, Lu Yuanxiang’s expression changed, and he was forced back several steps.

"The Cyan Dragon Sect’s Holy Beast Intent?"

In the pavilion behind them, the Three Elders of Heaven, Earth, and Man could see the physical manifestation of the Intent with perfect clarity.

The three were great masters of Qimen to begin with. From within their own array, watching the two’s clash of Intent was almost like watching a physical object.

The terrifying effect of the manifested Qilin’s Intent was beyond their expectations.

They had originally thought that Zhao Xuanqi would struggle to escape the Trapped Dragon Lock. Even if he regained his mobility, his strength should have been suppressed. They never expected him to shatter the restraints instantly using nothing but his spiritual presence.

Such a presence would rank among the very best, even among the Seven General Stars.

THUD!!

On the other side, Lu Yuanxiang retreated three steps, then stomped his foot down hard on the last one. The terrifying force made the ground tremble as he instantly stabilized himself. At the same time, the expression on his face changed dramatically.

Before, his expression had been as sublime as that of a descended Immortal God, perfectly in harmony with his surroundings and giving off an air of profound serenity.

But now, his face had instantly twisted into a ferocious mask. The beauty of his Qi Surge was gone, replaced by bulging veins as he took on the likeness of an Asura from Hell.

PTHOO!!

He abruptly bit the tip of his tongue, spitting out a mist of blood. The silvery-white starlight was instantly dyed red, and the entire courtyard seemed to be shrouded in a crimson glow.

Spirit Transformation!

Heaven-Locking Array, Life-Cutting Sword!

SWISH SWISH SWISH SWISH!!

The crimson light blanketing the courtyard instantly transformed into a dense swarm of Flying Swords, which shot fiercely toward the Qilin’s Intent manifested by Zhao Xuanqi.

Wherever the Flying Swords passed, black smoke rose. The Qilin’s Form was continuously struck and weakened by the countless swords, its shape growing increasingly blurry.

For Zhao Xuanqi’s physical body, this meant his primal, beast-like intuition sensed countless points of dangerous killing intent focused on him, as if ten thousand handguns were aimed at him.

The circulation of his Qi and Blood, his body control, his Spiritual Sense, and many other factors were affected, causing his movements to become sluggish and stagnant. His combat ability was greatly diminished.

BOOM!!

In the next moment, Zhao Xuanqi’s body underwent a massive transformation.

Several Secret Techniques—Qi Surge, Blood Essence, First Gate of the Dragon Gate, and Profound Water Yin Sha—were all cast in an instant, stacked upon one another.

CRACK! CRACK!

Within a single breath, Zhao Xuanqi’s body had completely changed. His torso was arched, his arms hung down to the ground, and he looked as if he had transformed from a man into a true Exotic Beast, transcending the limits of a human shell!

Along with the explosion of his Physical Ability, his Spirit also soared. His Qi and Blood surged wildly, his organs churned, and all discomfort in his body was washed away. Within his presence, the Qilin Form swelled once more.

WHOOSH!!

The terrifying presence Lu Yuanxiang generated by combining his own Spirit with the array clashed and entangled with Zhao Xuanqi’s re-expanding Qilin’s Intent, producing an unbelievable effect.

Outside the courtyard, Xu Ji and Peng Weishan clearly saw the scattered starlight within swell and seemingly coalesce into the form of a terrifying giant beast.

This was not a mere spiritual Sensing, but a tangible result produced by the array’s enhancement, which linked together multiple factors like Spirit, magnetic fields, electrical currents, and light.

’The influence of spiritual will actually condensed into a physical shape?!’

Xu Ji and Peng Weishan stared in utter disbelief.

This phenomenon was almost miraculous. Outside the Martial Arts Association Headquarters, spies from various factions, who were monitoring the area, also vaguely witnessed the strange scene.

"What is that thing?!"

"Quick! Use all our resources and find out what in the world is happening inside the Martial Arts Association Headquarters!"

"..."

Countless spies were instantly mobilized.

In the pavilion, the expressions of the Three Elders also changed slightly upon seeing this. ’This presence... it can get even stronger?’

"So the Life-Cutting Sword isn’t enough? Then face my third move!"

Lu Yuanxiang shouted, and the countless Sword Lights instantly dissipated. The red light no longer attacked Zhao Xuanqi, but instead converged into his own body.

THUMP-THUMP!!

Under the enhancement of the array’s magnetic field, his physical attributes actually improved once again, and his control over his body increased dramatically.

BOOM!!

He took a single step, his figure shooting forward like an arrow from a bow.

One of his hands formed a strange seal, and the airflow within the courtyard bent to his will, making it seem as if heaven and earth had been inverted.

Heaven-Locking Array, Heaven-Flipping Seal!!

This was an incredibly powerful Secret Technique that used the array to stimulate the body’s potential, allowing one to unleash an attack that surpassed their physical limits.

At that moment, Zhao Xuanqi also moved.

THUMP!!

His heart beat violently, his Qi and Blood surging like fire.

His spleen activated intensely, instantly consuming nearly thirty percent of his Physical Ability.

Liver-fire flared, and intense rage flooded his mind, driving his body to erupt with even greater power!

The Three Qi of the Heart, Liver, and Spleen moved as one!

The myriad sounds of Force Release throughout his body unified into a single, explosive burst.

Within his spiritual presence, the Qilin’s Form instantly transformed. A beastly head with a giant, skyward-facing maw let out a tremendous roar, and the Beast Form’s body seemed to be wreathed in golden flames.

The Hou’s Form, an evolution.

The Golden Fire Heaven-Facing Hou!!

ROAR!!

A massive roar shook the night sky. For several kilometers around, sleeping people were jolted awake by the colossal bellow, their bodies instantly and unconsciously drenched in cold sweat.

KABOOM!!

Lu Yuanxiang’s body had arrived quickly, but it left even faster. After their palms collided, he was sent flying backward violently!