"What, do you all not recognize me?"
Li Ming's strength had greatly improved, and he was in a good mood. Looking at the serious expressions on everyone's faces, he smiled.
"Are you really me?"
Everyone was suspicious, but it was also obvious that Li Ming's aura was no different from before.
After all, if someone were truly possessed, it would be impossible to instantly become the same as the original body.
Their demeanor will also be rather stiff.
"There's no mistake, it's definitely him."
Unlike the others, Xuan Kong insisted:
"My eyes tell me that the person in front of me must be Grandmaster Li himself, without a trace of demonic aura."
Hearing this, no one doubted it.
It was just a little unbelievable, after all, the demon must have been confident to make such a desperate move, given its mastery of the spiritual arts.
Unexpectedly, Li Ming still won in the end; Heaven truly has eyes.
Many people sighed with relief, saying that good people are always blessed.
"Haha, it's only thanks to my strong will that I was able to barely endure it..."
Li Ming laughed and glossed over the matter.
He clashed with the demon's soul.
What seems like a long time has passed is actually just a moment in the outside world.
"Enough said... We've finally gotten rid of this demon, but it's a pity that the secret realm is almost completely destroyed. I don't know how much effort it will take to get it back to normal operation..."
Xuan Kong looked at the sky with a sigh.
Li Ming also felt deeply regretful, after all, this meant that they had failed to clear the secret realm this time.
There are no more rewards...
I inexplicably feel like I've been cheated.
...
The next day.
As dawn breaks, the morning bell at Lingxuan Temple rings out, its sound clear and melodious.
Qingxin sat upright on the prayer mat, facing the golden statue of Buddha, and silently recited scriptures.
"Senior brother is back... That's great!"
"Congratulations on your safe return, senior brother!"
Hearing the commotion outside, Qingxin immediately understood and felt relieved.
Since the secret realm opened, he has been thinking about the people who went there.
After all, this matter is of utmost importance; failure would be disastrous.
It's not just a matter of the generational gap in inheritance, but also about facing an immortal demon.
"Greetings, Abbot."
With a crisp sound, Xuan Kong pushed open the door and entered.
"In this secret realm, Ancestor Wuxuan... Li Ming..."
Xuan Kong recounted the events of the secret realm in as much detail as possible, from beginning to end.
There was no concealment or exaggeration.
"Alas, our ancestor has indeed passed away..."
Qingxin sighed, her expression somber.
Although I was mentally prepared for this, I still had a sliver of hope.
After all, someone like Wu Xuan, who is almost at the half-step Martial God realm, has a long lifespan and many tricks up his sleeve.
It's not impossible to turn a deadly situation into a life-or-death one, but judging from this, it really has burned out completely.
"However, does Li Ming really have such strength... It seems that our Lingxuan Temple will be dormant for a while in this era."
Qingxin stroked his white beard, his heart filled with countless emotions.
Their Lingxuan Temple was once among the top ten powers in the world, but in recent years it has suffered greatly from these demons, losing many disciples.
"Should we try to persuade Grandmaster Li Ming to stay?"
Xuan Kong hesitated.
"No need. He has done a great favor for our Lingxuan Temple. Such a genius will shine wherever he is. Our small Lingxuan Temple cannot keep him."
Qingxin said calmly, though she felt quite helpless inside.
Such a disciple is naturally sought after by any power, but it cannot be forced.
...
On the other side.
The back mountain of Lingxuan Temple.
A thunderclap resounded, and the earth shook violently.
A strong wind whipped up the clouds, but the disciples were used to it and went about their own business.
In the world of martial arts, sparring and exchanging blows are commonplace.
It's normal for a master to make a fuss while warming up.
"good!"
The sweeping monk nodded in satisfaction.
Li Ming's fist strikes are like a dragon, his true energy solidified, his blood and qi surging, like a blazing sun in the sky.
Each punch was stronger than the last, relentlessly striking the old sweeping monk whose hands were clasped together, neither dodging nor avoiding.
Bang!
Golden light flashed, and shockwaves surged through the air. Li Ming was forced back dozens of steps by the impact, and a sense of admiration rose in his eyes.
"Master's Immovable King Technique is truly powerful, it can be described as indestructible and immovable as a mountain."
"Amitabha!"
Gently brushing the dust off his clothes, the sweeping monk smiled slightly:
“Not bad, not bad... This power, this solid true energy, even those weak Dharma Aspect Venerables can contend with it.”
Given time, I fear even this old monk will find himself unable to withstand your fists.
"Master, you flatter me..."
Li Ming smiled wryly, then rubbed his slightly sore fists.
It must be said that this Martial Saint is indeed incredibly powerful.
He has now explored almost all of the [Dragon Elephant Power], yet he still cannot shake the old monk in the slightest.
Of course, he can also unleash supernatural powers, but even if he does,
Li Ming estimated that he could only get the old monk to use some of his strength.
"Sigh... You've made such a great contribution to the temple, and you've progressed so quickly..."
The sweeping monk had a bit of a headache.
He couldn't possibly leave Li Ming unrewarded for his meritorious service. He had originally planned to give him a few Great Rejuvenation Pills to help him reach the Divine Power Realm as soon as possible, but he never expected that Li Ming would do something like that in the secret realm.
His cultivation level has improved so quickly that it's almost reached perfection.
It would be a waste to take such a pill again.
"You probably don't think much of my martial arts skills... In that case, you can take this."
As he spoke, the sweeping monk pulled out a miniature Buddha statue from somewhere.
This is a golden Buddha statue, seemingly cast from pure gold. The Buddha sits in full lotus position, with his right leg crossed over his left leg and his left leg crossed over his right leg. His right hand rests on his right knee, with his fingertips touching the ground.
Although it may seem like just a work of art, in Li Ming's eyes it is more majestic and sacred than the giant Buddha statues in temples.
He couldn't help but take a closer look.
"This Buddha statue..."
Li Ming's eyes widened. With his martial arts skills and amazing comprehension, how could he not see what was contained in the Buddha statue?
A mysterious and profound martial arts will is attached to it.
"I found this Buddha statue in a Buddhist country in the Eastern Region. It is the seat of a Bodhisattva. I went through countless hardships to obtain this item..."
The sweeping monk then recounted the origin of the Buddha statue.
Li Ming listened attentively.
"There are many martial arts recorded on this Buddha statue. There is one in particular that I only partially understand, even though I have studied it. Perhaps the time is not right yet, so I will pass it on to you today. If Lingxuan Temple is in trouble in the future, you must lend a hand."
The sweeping monk said:
"However, remember not to be too attached to it; if it's not meant to be, don't force it."
"good."
Li Ming pondered for a moment and said:
"Lingxuan Temple is also considered half of my sect. If they need my help in the future, I will definitely do my best to assist them."
...
They accepted the Buddha statue and bid farewell to the sweeping monk.
Li Ming returned to the reception hall in the temple and exchanged a few pleasantries with Guan Xin, who was coming towards him.
The news of exorcising demons and establishing the secret realm has already spread from Lingxuan Temple.
This can be considered as giving the outside world an explanation.
Guan Xin beamed with joy upon seeing Li Ming return safely:
"Congratulations on your safe return, Brother Li. I have already booked a banquet for you tonight and am waiting for you to arrive."
"No problem, no problem."
Li Ming smiled. This brother was not bad; aside from anything else, he could at least satisfy his needs for food and drink.
This trip to the secret realm was full of unexpected events.
Originally, I only wanted to take the treasure left behind by the Martial Saint, but unexpectedly, it turned into exorcising a demon.
However, without the Reincarnation Purple Lotus, he wouldn't have been able to get out so easily.
"So... good luck can be a big help."
Li Ming sighed inwardly.
"Brother Li has done Yunzhou a great favor this time; his merit is immeasurable."
Guan Xin was also quite perceptive, noticing the hint of fatigue in Li Ming's eyes.
So, without disturbing them further, they simply said they would prepare a feast for the evening and enjoy drinks together.
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