A bird's cry suddenly echoed, and around the male Azure Luan named Ming'er, flames surged hundreds of feet high, burning wildly and reaching for the sky.
Seeing this, his heart immediately startled. He had only just arrived at Yue Hua's side garden today.
If he were to burn this place to ashes while trying to tame the male Azure Luan named Ming'er, she would certainly be angry. He had to lure it into the sky first.
With this thought, Wu Tao transformed into a golden ray of light and shot straight towards the heavens.
In the next second, a pale green light also shot skyward, the ground trembled, and rocks tumbled down.
Wu Tao, now in mid-air, had no further concerns. Using his Dharma Aspect as a source, he instantly transformed into a thousand-foot-tall Buddha's golden form.
And this was the "Third Rank Divine Ability – Indestructible Golden Body Dharma Aspect" from the Six Divine Powers of Buddhism!
Wu Tao's two hundred-foot-long golden hands reached out to grasp the male Azure Luan named Ming'er.
The hundred-foot golden hands blotted out the sky, like mountains, carrying an undeniable power.
Buddhism has three intents: body, mind, and spirit.
In terms of divine abilities, these manifest as body transcendence, mind transcendence, and dharma transcendence. This is the application of divine abilities in Buddhism, the concrete manifestation of Buddhist offensive techniques.
Just as the two hundred-foot golden hands reached for the Azure Luan Ming'er, a clear bird cry, rapid as thunder and rain, pierced the air with its high-pitched call.
The Azure Luan Ming'er moved its wings, azure flames danced wildly with its movements, and it shot out of the encirclement of the golden hands like a flash of light.
Wu Tao flicked his fingertip, and the Chuxi Sword was drawn, its hum unending. The sword light swirled, slicing through the air, attacking the Azure Luan Ming'er.
The Azure Luan Ming'er spread its wings and danced in the air, while the Chuxi Sword, its cold gleam flashing, pursued closely behind.
In an instant, sword light and fire light simultaneously blazed into the sky, turning it into a spectacle of gold and emerald green.
After dozens of continuous clashes, the Azure Luan Ming'er stretched its neck and flapped its wings, diving down. Its claws glowed with azure light, attacking like a roc.
This was its innate divine ability, the "Fourth Rank Divine Ability – Strengthened Self."
With a loud "chi," azure flames raged, and the sword light receded. The Chuxi Sword was actually knocked far away by a single strike.
Seeing this, the Azure Luan Ming'er let out a triumphant cry in mid-air, flapping its wings proudly.
Wu Tao chuckled at its smug demeanor and said, "Interesting. Yue'er, don't blame me if I get a bit heavy-handed."
Hearing this, Lü Yue Hua's face first registered a slight surprise, then she stomped her delicate foot and said loudly, "How dare you! If Ming'er loses even a single feather, I'll make you pay."
Wu Tao let out a wild laugh, leaving behind a reassurance, and then tossed out the Myriad Sword Breaking Immortal Diagram.
"Swords, come!"
With a loud shout, the air suddenly condensed.
The Myriad Sword Breaking Immortal Diagram transformed into a sea of swords, and then streams of sharp sword energy permeated the area, forming a vast net that enveloped the Azure Luan Ming'er.
Sharpness, ultimate sharpness.
Before the Azure Luan Ming'er could react, its body tingled, and countless immortal swords appeared inches away from it.
The sharp tips of the immortal swords were only an inch from its skin, causing all the feathers on the Azure Luan Ming'er to stand on end. It dared not move, its large eyes looking as if they would cry out in grievance.
A chilling, murderous aura descended, overwhelming the surroundings.
"Buzz!!!"
The humming of the ten thousand immortal swords grew louder with the passage of time, as if each sword possessed its own sentience.
The sharpness stirred the winds and clouds, shaking heaven and earth.
"Bind!"
Wu Tao's voice boomed out another shout.
"Roar!!!"
At this moment, the ten thousand immortal swords sang in unison and began to transform. The endless sword light turned into countless fine sword threads.
Wu Tao's hands formed a mystical hand seal and shot forward.
Following his movements, the countless sword threads, in a series of contractions and expansions, formed a vortex storm.
The Azure Luan Ming'er, flying in mid-air, became a dazzling golden sphere of light and suddenly plunged from the sky.
Sword energy intertwined all over the Azure Luan Ming'er, piercing its body, making it incredibly uncomfortable and unable to move.
Under these circumstances, the Azure Luan Ming'er finally let out a cry that sounded like surrender.
Wu Tao heard this and uttered a single, indifferent word. He then clapped his hands together and immediately separated them.
"Disperse!"
A crisp bird cry rang out again. The Azure Luan Ming'er burst forth from the golden sphere, soaring into the air and flapping its beautiful wings.
On the other side.
Lü Yue Hua saw that the Azure Luan Ming'er's feathers were slightly damaged, so she grabbed Wu Tao's ear and gave him a good scolding.
The Azure Luan Ming'er chirped repeatedly and flapped its wings, seemingly gloating and greatly amused.
Seeing the Azure Luan Ming'er's continuous joyous calls, Wu Tao felt both annoyed and amused.
He had intended to use his divine powers to forcibly subdue this Azure Luan Ming'er and then tame it.
He hadn't expected this Azure Luan Ming'er to be so cunning, feigning surrender and then turning on him once it was free.
It seemed that a combination of force and gentleness was necessary to subdue it.
On the other side.
Lü Yue Hua's delicate brows furrowed slightly, her cheeks flushed, unsure if it was from anger or amusement at Wu Tao.
Wu Tao, observing this, felt a complex mix of emotions.
Her eyebrows twitched slightly, and a faint smile curved her lips, her eyes shimmering like spring water, as if thawing thick ice.
Lü Yue Hua let out a soft chuckle, amused by Wu Tao's anxious and conflicted expression, and couldn't help but laugh.
Realizing she had lost her composure, she turned her head away, but the smile on her face was uncontrollable.
A beauty's radiant smile could topple cities and nations.
Wu Tao stared at her blankly, his breath catching in his throat, his heart pounding violently.
In the years he had known her, Wu Tao had never seen her laugh with such joy, prettiness, and happiness.
After a considerable amount of coaxing, threats, and a combination of reprimands and benefits, the Azure Luan Ming'er finally allowed Wu Tao to ride on its back.
As the sun began to set, fiery red clouds appeared, and the clouds in the sky turned into a burning spectacle.
A man and a woman rode on two Azure Luans, soaring through the sky, the strong wind blowing against their faces, their eyes filled with love.
Flying wing to wing, like mandarin ducks entering the water, all of this made Wu Tao feel as if he were dreaming.
Lü Yue Hua giggled and said, "You big dummy..."
After another bout of playful teasing, Wu Tao suddenly embraced Lü Yue Hua and kissed her lips passionately.
Lü Yue Hua's mind was a thunderclap, and the world spun.
His tongue, thick and bold, pried open her tightly closed lips, dancing like a flame, licking, igniting the fiery passion within her.
It brought her an experience she had never known in her life...
An hour later, Wu Tao and Lü Yue Hua dismounted from the Azure Luans' backs, about to make a cup of clear tea and chat through the night.
However, at this moment, a maidservant announced, "Miss, Madam Su Yi'er, Madam Su Yi'er has arrived again!"
"Lady Su Yi'er, Daoist partner of Deng Qiushui?"
Lü Yue Hua frowned and then asked, "What does she want this time? Didn't I tell her I already have someone I like?"
"Brother Wu, please rest here for a moment. I have something important to attend to and will be back shortly!"
Lü Yue Hua left these words and was about to hurry away.
As a result, Wu Tao grabbed her jade hand and asked, "Since there is a distinguished guest, I shall accompany you."
Lü Yue Hua pondered for a moment, then nodded and said, "Very well. Seeing you, she will give up, and it will save her from bothering me in the future."
...
On the way to meet Su Yi'er, Lü Yue Hua explained to Wu Tao, "In Tongguan City, for nearly a hundred years, some events have occurred annually, but they have all been minor matters, nothing too significant..."
"If we are to speak of truly important matters, it would be the internal struggles within Tongguan City..."
"The City Lord's family, the Xie family, the four deputy city lords, my father Lü Liang's Lü family, Uncle Deng Yiping's Deng family, Uncle Jiang Xinglai's Jiang family, Uncle Lu Liang's Lu family, there has been constant infighting..."
"Among the older generation, there is not much, but it is my generation that fights the most fiercely."
"You should know that the hundreds of Core Formation cultivators in Tongguan City are suppressed by Nascent Soul cultivators, and there are alien races as a threat from the outside, so even the neutral Shendi has no place..."
"Each one has their own faction, and under the leadership of their respective leaders, they fight amongst themselves, which is truly a joyous affair."
"In these years, Tongguan City has been quite lively..."
Lü Yue Hua appeared distressed and pretended to complain, "Because of my father's position, I am repeatedly harassed by those people."
...
"Deng Residence, Madam Su Yi'er has arrived!"
Just then, a respectful voice came from the entrance of the main hall of the side garden.
"That woman Su Yi'er is also very active. She is the daughter of Supreme Elder Su Bi'er, a late Nascent Soul cultivator, and she also has early Core Formation cultivation."
"Due to a political marriage, after entering the Deng Residence, she thrived. With the Deng Residence as her backing, she skillfully navigates among various powers, achieving much with little effort; her methods are truly exceptional."
"Then why is this woman looking for you? What is the suitable reason?"
After hearing Lü Yue Hua's words, Wu Tao did not believe that such a materialistic woman would come here for no reason or just to play.
"Matchmaking. This woman wants to be a matchmaker and introduce me to a Dao Companion..."
Lü Yue Hua tapped her delicate foot, pouted her lips, and said with some exasperation.
"She saw that I have a father who is a deputy city lord, my status is noble, and my cultivation is not bad. She thought in her heart that she and Xie Hu are a perfect match and has been trying to build a relationship with us."
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