Chapter 447: The Path of Martial Arts is Long, Are You Interested in Becoming Dao Companions?
The massive dragon head turned towards Bai Guanyin and roared, “Let’s battle!”
“I wouldn’t have it any other way!” Bai Guanyin shouted, and her body, like a phantom, appeared in front of the giant dragon in the blink of an eye, delivering a palm strike.
This palm strike seemed ordinary, lacking the awe-inspiring aura or overwhelming killing intent. There wasn’t a trace of visible power. It didn’t seem like a move that a Supreme Grandmaster would make. However, this palm was exceptionally skillful because Bai Guanyin had concentrated all her strength into it, leaving no room for leakage.
The palm struck the dragon’s body, and there appeared to be no change. Still, a deafening roar rang out, as if the very fabric of space was shattering. Yet, Lin Beifan only felt some discomfort, which he could easily endure. In the past, receiving such a strike would have left him severely wounded and coughing up blood.
It had to be said that after transforming into a dragon, his entire body was covered in dragon scales, like an iron fortress, greatly enhancing his defense.
Bai Guanyin was amazed that her full-force strike seemed to have little effect.
“Dragon’s Tail Sweep!” Lin Beifan controlled the dragon’s body and swung his tail.
Bai Guanyin didn’t dare to confront it head-on; she swiftly dodged with incredible agility, as if she had teleported, evading the sweeping tail.
Then, their fighting spirit surged once more, and they continued to battle. Lin Beifan was becoming more proficient in controlling the dragon’s body, and his combat strength was increasing.
A single dragon claw pressing down could destroy a mountain peak. A casual swipe of the tail could clear a forest. He could even breathe out dragon’s breath, creating a sea of flames.
Bai Guanyin was gradually finding it challenging.
This golden dragon was too invincible!
Its entire body was as tough as a diamond, impervious to any attack. Furthermore, it could use magic attacks, spewing fire and summoning lightning. It was driving her to the brink of madness.
However, she also became more excited as the battle went on.
After so many years, she had finally encountered an opponent worthy of a battle! Only by having such an opponent could she be guided forward on her path, with hopes of one day reaching the realm of a land-bound immortal!
As a result, her combat power experienced a tremendous breakthrough, advancing a little further! You see, reaching the realm of a Supreme Grandmaster is already at the pinnacle for martial artists. Every small breakthrough represents significant progress and an opportunity that is hard to come by!
Bai Guanyin broke through while in the midst of the battle!
Lin Beifan could only marvel at Bai Guanyin’s martial talent; she truly was an extraordinary talent!
The old man, who had been observing from the sidelines, had long been impressed. “These two young people are truly remarkable, each one more extraordinary than the other! I have to admit that my old eyes can’t keep up with the pace of the young generation!”
Just then, the sky was gradually lightening, and Lin Beifan felt it was time to go.
So he shouted, “Bai Guanyin, it’s getting late. Let’s each use our ultimate techniques and continue our battle another day, shall we?”
Bai Guanyin nodded, “Agreed!”
Without wasting any time, Bai Guanyin seemed to strike with a single palm, yet it also seemed like she had unleashed hundreds of palms, filling the entire world with palm shadows. Moreover, these palm strikes could stack together. If these hundreds of palms were combined, they would unleash a hundredfold killing power, exceptionally terrifying!
Lin Beifan saw through this strategy and didn’t dare to be careless. He also employed his ultimate technique.
“Ten Thousand Thunder Strikes!”
Purple lightning fell from the sky like a rainstorm.
Controlled by Lin Beifan, it transformed into a terrifying pillar of lightning, piercing through the palm shadows.
The palm shadows and the lightning clashed violently!
“Boom! Boom! Boom…”
It was as if the heavens and earth were about to collapse.
This immense commotion could be felt even two hundred miles away in the capital city, causing everyone to look up in astonishment.
“What’s happening over there? The sound is so deafening!”
“It feels like an earthquake, so terrifying!”
“I think I saw a dragon…”
After about half a cup of tea’s time, the heavens and earth finally returned to calm.
Lin Beifan had returned to his human form, standing in the air, slightly out of breath.
Bai Guanyin was the same. The earth-shaking battle they had just experienced had left her pure white clothing slightly dusted and disheveled. However, both of them were extremely happy.
It had been a long time since they had fought so joyfully, from head to toe.
In martial arts competitions, meeting an evenly matched opponent is what makes the battle enjoyable.
“Haha! Spectacular, truly spectacular!” The old man clapped his hands and flew over, saying, “I haven’t seen such a magnificent martial arts competition in a long time. It’s not an exaggeration to say that this is the most spectacular martial arts competition I’ve ever witnessed! Even if I were to go back 500 years, I’m afraid I wouldn’t witness such an unprecedented and unparalleled battle! It’s truly my good fortune, haha!”
“You’re too kind, senior!” Lin Beifan and Bai Guanyin said in unison.
“I’m not exaggerating at all, I’m just telling the truth,” the old man replied, puffing on his cigarette, “And you’re both so young with tremendous potential. In the future, you’ll have the opportunity to go even further and reach the realm of Earthly Immortals. It’s truly admirable!”
Lin Beifan and Bai Guanyin both nodded. They were very confident in taking that final step to become Earthly Immortals.
The old man continued to smoke, gazing at the two young faces in front of him. Suddenly, a glimmer of insight flashed in his eyes, and he chuckled, “I wonder, would you be interested in becoming Dao companions?”
“What?” Lin Beifan and Bai Guanyin were dumbfounded.
“What I mean is, would you be interested in getting married?” The old man laughed, “After all, the path of martial arts is long, and having a fellow practitioner by your side is the best! You’re both in your prime, and you’re simply a match made in heaven. Becoming husband and wife is the most suitable choice!”
Bai Guanyin’s face turned beet red, and she said in embarrassment, “Senior, please don’t talk nonsense! This is not appropriate!”
“I didn’t say anything!” The old man took a puff of his cigarette and said with a wry smile, “I’m advising you as someone with experience! Look at me, I’ve lived for so many years, watching my loved ones and friends pass away one by one until I’m the only one left in this world. Do you know the loneliness and pain in that?”
Lin Beifan and Bai Guanyin fell silent because they could hear the endless sorrow in the old man’s voice. Sometimes, living for too long is not a blessing, but a form of torture. Because there is no one left in the world who understands you.
“So, I hope that my tragedy won’t be repeated in your lives!” The old man advised, “You are both young, and as the top experts of this generation, your future years are long! If you can walk hand in hand for a lifetime, the future will undoubtedly be less lonely. This is an opportunity that cannot be sought after!”
“Senior, please don’t say any more!” Bai Guanyin blushed even more. While she also felt that what the old man said made sense, it was still embarrassing to discuss such matters openly.
“Sigh, how can I not say it?” The old man shook his head and smiled, “You young people have thin skin! If I don’t puncture this layer of paper, you might miss out on it in the future, which would be a pity! So, let me do the work for you!”
The old man chuckled and said, “After becoming Dao companions, you’ll be a family, able to explore martial arts together, progress together, and accompany each other for a lifetime. What a beautiful thing!”
“And if you have children in the future, it will be even more wonderful!”
“Given your extraordinary talents, your children will surely inherit your extraordinary gifts, and with your careful guidance, they are bound to become top experts of their generation! They may even have the potential to become Earthly Immortals!”
“So, I’m saying you should have more children, don’t waste your talents! If, at that time, this old man is still alive, I can take them as disciples and pass down my legacy!”
“In this way, I can also have descendants, haha!”
The more the old man talked, the more excited he became. But Bai Guanyin couldn’t stay any longer! With a few more words, they would have discussed children, and several of them at that!
So, Bai Guanyin slipped away, saying, “Gentlemen, I have something to attend to, so I’ll take my leave!”
In the blink of an eye, she disappeared, running away quite swiftly.
“Ah, girls really do have thin skin after all!” The old man sighed and shook his head. He looked at Lin Beifan, who had a thicker skin, and said with a smile, “So, what do you think of my suggestion? Give it some thought.”
Lin Beifan blushed and replied, “Senior, I beg you, please don’t encourage me!”
“What can I do? Both of you are top experts of this generation, and you’re so young, practically a match made in heaven!” The old man tried to persuade him once again.
Lin Beifan continued to be embarrassed, saying, “Senior, you really don’t need to persuade me. Instead, you should try to persuade her more. I want to marry her!”
The old man paused and then said, “Well… Alright! It’s a deal! After the matter is settled, make sure to have your children apprentice under me!”
Lin Beifan blushed even more and said, “Senior, I’m counting on you for this matter!”
The old man’s eyes lit up. “Very well! It’s a promise!”
