Chapter 395: Chapter 395: Chu Zhongtian!
In Qin Zi’s perception, the sun and moon in the center of the lake seemed to have life, thundering as they crashed toward him.
The scene was terrifying.
The lake surface exploded, sending towering waves surging, as if a deep-sea monster was carrying an endless tsunami towards them.
"This is just an illusion, I cannot panic."
Qin Zi took a deep breath, calmed his mind, and allowed the sun and moon to crash over him, drowning his vision.
"Boom——"
It was as if the world was splitting open; his mind became a blank void, and it took some time before his consciousness returned.
At this moment,
he discovered that inside his mind’s space, a small sun and moon had appeared. The sun rose in the east and set in the west, the moon did the same, both continuously circling to form a cycle.
"Buzz buzz buzz!"
On the sun and moon, layers of halos emerged, each filled with numerous runes that spread across his mind, fusing with his consciousness.
"This... this..."
Qin Zi’s eyes widened.
He felt that endless mysteries of the world poured into his mind like a divine revelation.
At this moment,
Qin Zi had entered into a state of enlightenment, and those around him noticed the changes happening with him, exclaiming in surprise.
"Look quickly! He’s glowing!"
"Such mysterious energy, I feel the Great Dao and Laws of heaven and earth subtly flowing towards him."
"He must have comprehended something extraordinary. Truly deserving of being called the profound Celestial Lord, his understanding is unparalleled through the ages."
"Yes, it’s indeed remarkable, but to say unparalleled might be a bit too much... look over there."
At this moment, someone pointed in a direction.
Everyone turned their heads to look.
In a nondescript corner sat a distinguished-looking young man with purple hair; he was robustly built, with a purple lightning mark on his brow, his long hair shimmering like the dawn, emitting a faint glow.
He simply sat there quietly, yet gave off an astonishing presence — unparalleled, able to dominate like a tiger swallowing the universe!
What shocked everyone was that such a person, who should attract attention wherever he went, had gone unnoticed by them until now.
It seemed there was some mysterious magic about him; even if he stood in front of you, you’d subconsciously overlook him.
If it weren’t for him entering this state of enlightenment now, in addition to the glow of realization, perhaps they still wouldn’t have noticed him!
"Who is this person? He feels as unfathomable as the deep sea."
"Indeed, that feeling... I’ve sensed it in an elder of our family, yet he’s only a young man!"
"Mystic Saint Son, do you recognize this person?"
Everyone looked at Meng Xuanji.
Meng Xuanji scrutinized the purple-haired youth, then shook her head gravely: "I have never seen this person before."
Everyone was shocked!
Even Meng Xuanji, the host, didn’t know him, implying he came uninvited? How did he infiltrate?
This is Yin Yang Sect!
"Don’t worry about him; guests are guests, let him leave as he came."
After a while, Meng Xuanji spoke.
And so, everyone nodded; it’s better not to provoke such mysterious individuals.
Just pretend you didn’t see.
Everyone continued to comprehend the Sun and Moon in the lake, while Meng Xuanji quietly reported the situation to the high echelons of the Yin Yang Sect.
Soon, a startling reply came — do not provoke this person, just pretend not to see!!
Instantly, his heart was as turbulent as massive waves, and his gaze at the purple-haired youth became extraordinarily wary.
"Forget it, just ignore him."
After a long time, he shook his head and stopped focusing on that person, resuming his contemplation of the Sun and Moon in the lake.
Time passed, and the lake shore grew quieter.
Gradually, many people began to emit radiance, some even manifesting various visions behind them, like roaring beasts, soaring Divine Birds, pillars supporting the heavens, and Avalokiteshvara seated in a lotus pond, all in splendid array.
Most strikingly, however, were two massive light clusters, one white and one purple, which enveloped the entire lakeside.
These were Qin Zi and the purple-haired young man.
They were like the sun and moon in the lake, each occupying half the sky, while the surrounding people appeared pale in contrast.
"Buzz!"
Finally, Qin Zi opened his eyes.
When he saw the purple light cluster opposite, he was slightly shocked, and when he recognized who it was, his eyes widened further.
"Chu Zhongtian?!"
This person was the Young Master of the Chu Family of the Royal Family in the Fragment Continent. He had fought this person’s younger brother back then and wanted to challenge him, but the fellow bluntly refused, completely lacking the demeanor of a master.
He still remembered that the other party’s reasoning was clear — my cultivation is higher than yours, fighting you holds no meaning if I win, and it’s embarrassing if I lose!
Such a rational guy is rare.
After all these years of no news, he thought this person had faded into obscurity, not expecting him to appear now.
And looking extraordinary!
At this moment, the purple light cluster opposite also slowly receded, and the purple-haired youth within opened his eyes.
"We meet again,"
Chu Zhongtian said with a smile.
"What brings you..."
Qin Zi had many questions, yet before he could voice them, Chu Zhongtian extended a hand to him, smiling: "Today, I challenge you to a fair battle, not in cultivation but in our understanding of the Sun and Moon!"
His voice was kind, even with a smile, but his words carried an undeniable authority.
"Uh... why fight?"
Qin Zi found it hard to react.
Chu Zhongtian looked at Qin Zi meaningfully and said, "Consider it the battle you once proposed, or maybe... it’s my test for you. If you can defeat me, I will acknowledge your position as Celestial Lord."
Qin Zi’s body trembled.
He locked his gaze on Chu Zhongtian and asked solemnly: "Why do I need your acknowledgment, what difference does it make if you don’t recognize it?"
Chu Zhongtian shrugged with a carefree smile: "It makes no difference, my lack of acknowledgment just means... I do not acknowledge!"
Upon hearing this, Qin Zi felt a peculiar heaviness in his heart, sensing that the seemingly plain words held tremendous weight — my lack of acknowledgment only signifies my refusal, yet so long as I do not acknowledge, no matter how many others do, it is of no consequence!
"Who exactly are you?"
Qin Zi took a deep breath and asked solemnly.
"You already have the answer in your heart, so why ask again?"
Chu Zhongtian smiled and said, "Come at me, let me see if you are worthy."
"Alright!!"
Qin Zi declared resolutely:
"Today, within the Sun and Moon Spectacle, I have realized a doctrine. This is my first step beyond the constraints of the profound Celestial, my genuine first step into a world that belongs to me. I name it... Nirvana, please appreciate it!"
His right hand extended forward, palm facing up.
"Buzz!!"
In his palm, two birds, one red and one blue, materialized, then rapidly expanded and spiraled upward, intertwining!
"Whoosh!"
Suddenly, the winds and clouds surged across the sky, the two massive birds spiraled like serpents through the water, and the entire world seemed to transform into an ocean.
In that instant, the heavens and earth were tumultuous, and the universe changed color!
"Excellent!!"
Chu Zhongtian laughed heartily, his eyes showing a trace of admiration, then abruptly flipped his right hand and struck forward.
Whoom!
With that strike, it seemed the heavens and earth inverted, the ground transformed into high sky, and Infinite Divine Power pressed down.