Miao Ji Zhen Sect, along with Taiping Sect and Supreme Dragon and Tiger Sect, stood as one of the three great sects, the foremost authority in the Daoist hierarchy.

Its Dharma Body was also widely renowned, known as the 'Spirit Treasure Dharma Body'!

This technique emphasized the concept of transforming the cultivator into treasure, among which the most famous form was the 'Heavenly Opening Jade Ruyi'!

The Dharma Body is the crystallization of a cultivator's Divine Skills, cultivation techniques, and the grand Dao, mainly utilized for combat purposes.

Since combat was the goal, embodying a treasure naturally resulted in a sharper form than a human body.

For example, among the Demon Sect's Six Paths, the No-Life Killing Sect's 'Extinction Sword Body' and 'Extinction Blade Body' transformed their Dharma Bodies into a Supreme Killing Sword or Extinction Mad Saber, possessing astonishing and terrifying power.

The Dharma Bodies of the great powers were not necessarily humanoid, encompassing various Immortal Birds and beasts, and there was even one composed of a river of blood.

Yet among these bizarre Dharma Bodies, Miao Ji Zhen Sect's 'Spirit Treasure Dharma Body' remained the most mysterious.

Once other Dharma Bodies were perfected, they could not be altered.

However, although the 'Spirit Treasure Dharma Body' was not as versatile as Zhong Shenxiu's 'Unfixed Dharma Body,' it could still transform between several forms.

For instance, the current Sect Master of Miao Ji Zhen Sect mastered three forms of Dharma Body: 'Heavenly Opening Jade Ruyi,' 'Creation Eternal Boat,' and 'Xuanmu Linglong Pagoda,' which could be switched at will during combat, with infinitely ingenious applications.

It had to be said, when Zhong Shenxiu formed the 'Unfixed Dharma Body,' he was somewhat inspired by the Spirit Treasure Dharma Body from the royal law collection.

However, at this moment, Zhong Shenxiu knew that what he saw was not the Sect Master of Miao Ji Zhen Sect.

It was... the Immortal who subdued Miao Ji Zhen Sect through corporeal dissolution!

'Even though they might not be as powerful as the Ancient Immortals, they have ascended to the rank of Immortal... and are capable of employing Immortal Techniques!'

The so-called 'Immortal Techniques' were naturally more powerful and terrifying forces than Divine Skills and Divine Light!

Previously, Zhong Shenxiu had witnessed an Immortal Technique akin to 'The Universe Within the Sleeves' from the Refining Sky Pot, indeed of boundless might.

With just a single move, Dongping Haomiao True Monarch was caught and then refined into a puddle of pus and blood.

'The corporeal dissolution Immortal of Miao Ji Zhen Sect... In the battle of Clement Kingdom, although They did not go to the capital to fight, as that would be the equivalent of delivering Their own head, They must have gone to the border to stop the reinforcements from the other two great kingdoms, even attempting to seize their sole divinity!'

'Then, it's likely They were injured and returned to recuperate... Such beings are not easily wounded, and once wounded, they are difficult to heal...'

'They have actually left seclusion for matters concerning the Supreme Dragon and Tiger Sect?'

Zhong Shenxiu's gaze was piercing, seeking to gain further information from this Heavenly Opening Jade Ruyi.

Order was a domain with a very broad scope of inclusiveness.

All that lay beyond chaos could be encompassed within this concept.

Thus, with half-mastery over the sole divinity, even facing an opponent with the rank of a corporeal dissolution Immortal, Zhong Shenxiu could attempt to decipher and pluck some benefits.

'Indeed... just as my previous observations, the corporeal dissolution Immortals and the ninth order professionals from the West can be said to have touched the threshold of the Holy Immortals but lack the authority...'

'My path is without error or omission, only different from Yan Han Immortal Techniques; while they verify the Dharma Body to become a corporeal dissolution Immortal, I am digesting the sole divinity to verify and become an 'Ancient Immortal'!

Though Ancient Immortals and corporeal dissolution Immortals are both Immortals, their might is like night and day.

And if one can complete it in one step, why divide it into two?

'It is possible to become a corporeal dissolution Immortal first, then pursue the path of Ancient Immortal... but why would I die once for no reason?'

While contemplating, Zhong Shenxiu suddenly heard a startled voice.

It emanated directly from the Heavenly Opening Jade Ruyi, carrying with it profound Daoist tones that could seriously injure the ordinary Primordial Pill and Primordial Spirit.

Without a doubt, this was the corporeal dissolution Immortal of Miao Ji Zhen Sect noticing Zhong Shenxiu's prying gaze!

In the void, the Jade Ruyi suddenly trembled.

Yin and Yang separated, and the earth, fire, wind, and water turned into chaos...

This Heavenly Opening Jade Ruyi had even transcended the level of a Dharma Body, its every move carrying the majesty of an Immortal!

Or rather, the Spirit Treasure Dharma Body displayed by the Corpse-Resolved Immortal was, astonishingly, on par with that of an Immortal Artifact!

'It is said that at its highest realm, the Spirit Treasure Dharma Body can evolve into nine different Spiritual Treasures, effortlessly dealing with any situation...'

Zhong Shenxiu felt the chaotic Yin and Yang enveloping him, yet he remained calm and composed, with a layer of ever-changing mist appearing around him.

His eyes seemed to harbor endless mysteries, directly perceiving the Heavenly Opening Jade Ruyi, and beyond it, the other eight different forms it could take.

Each was composed of a mysterious symbol, representing different meanings and symbols, including a boat, pagoda, sword, saber, axe, chains, throne, and so on, each carrying distinct imagery...

Each symbol was a representative of a different Immortal Artifact, excelling in different aspects.

'This Corpse-Resolved Immortal from Miao Ji Zhen Sect is adept at least in nine Immortal Techniques... His offensive capabilities may even surpass those of the Immortal from Dragon Tiger Sect I encountered before...'

'Why would he make a move, to test me?'

'Because one must possess adequate strength to firmly hold a position among the Three Great Sects of the Dao?'

Within the Supreme Dragon and Tiger Sect, no Corpse-Resolved Immortals remained.

But the smile on Zhong Shenxiu's face did not fade, as he pressed down his hand.

The shifting grey mist surged, directly suppressing the chaos that had transformed from the elements of earth, fire, wind, and water.

Two mysterious symbols appeared in his eyes, and he extended his right hand forward, performing a gesture as if opening a door.

The next instant.

He left the area directly, returning to the interior of the Supreme Dragon and Tiger Sect before the Heavenly Opening Jade Ruyi could descend.

Zhong Shenxiu knew that the Corpse-Resolved Immortal had no intention of engaging in a magic battle with him but was merely testing his strength.

And now his display of power, even without revealing his full hand, had already shown top-notch Dharma Body fighting capabilities, enough to drive away the Five Lotus Demon Monarch.

Even a strike from the Corpse-Resolved Immortal could be easily avoided.

With such strength, guarding or rather holding the reins of the declining Supreme Dragon and Tiger Sect was indeed sufficient!

He waved his hand, and the gigantic black umbrella that blotted out the sky and sun slowly shrank, falling into his hand to be properly stored away.

If that Corpse-Resolved Immortal were to act again, or even attack the mountain gate of the Supreme Dragon and Tiger Sect, it would be an outright declaration of hostilities.

However, he was not much afraid.

In the void, a light chuckle seemed to pass through.

Immediately afterward, Zhong Shenxiu sensed the Heavenly Opening Jade Ruyi abruptly transforming into a five-sailed ship, as if traversing past and future, eternally unchanging, roaming the void and disappearing from sight.

'Has that Corpse-Resolved Immortal from Miao Ji Zhen Sect left?'

Zhong Shenxiu was moved by this thought as he saw Taiping Guangmiao True Monarch coming to greet him.

All over the mountain, the Cultivators actually did not know about the affair with the Corpse-Resolved Immortal; only he had seen through some of it, his face full of amazement: "Master Zhong has repelled the Five Lotus Demon Monarch, your fame has spread far and wide..."

Privately, he transmitted his voice: "Younger brother, in inheriting the Supreme Dragon and Tiger Sect, our Taiping Sect will absolutely support you. There seems to be some debate inside Miao Ji Zhen Sect, but who would have thought that today, even he would personally come to check on your mettle. Having passed this hurdle, from now on, the path forward will be open and smooth..."

Before he could finish speaking, the Primordial Spirit Envoy from Miao Ji Zhen Sect, with an expression as if he had seen a ghost, seemingly received a message, stepped forward, and deeply bowed: "Miao Ji Zhen Sect congratulates Master Zhong!"

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