The Black Tortoise Sect had some connections with the Ancient Dao Sect. Among the ten palaces of the Ancient Dao Sect, there was a Four Symbols Palace. It was divided into four meridians: Azure Dragon, White Tiger, Vermillion Bird, and Black Tortoise.

It was precisely because the Black Tortoise Sect had obtained the inheritance of the ancient Black Tortoise Sect that it was able to develop. The Black Tortoise Divine Shield was also obtained from the inheritance. It was originally incomplete, but after several generations of continuous repair, it has now fully recovered.

The current Black Tortoise Divine Shield’s defense was much stronger than the Yin Yang Grinding Wheel!

The Yin Yang Grinding Wheel can be attacked and defended, and it can be used in all kinds of situations. However, the Black Tortoise Divine Shield was specifically used for defense, and it didn’t have any ability to attack.

One could see just how powerful a Dao Artifact that was specifically used for defense was.

As long as he swung the shield in front of him, it would be harder than the tortoise shell, and it would be Ye Lin’s nemesis. Although his Tyrannical Saber Technique was powerful, it definitely wouldn’t be able to break through the Dao Weapon’s defense.

As for Thunder Sovereign’s opponent, he was an old acquaintance, Tungus. These two fellows both belonged to that berserk style. When they met, they fought head-on. In the end, Tungus won by a margin.

Although Tungus was repeatedly suppressed by Li Qing, his own strength could not be underestimated and was even stronger than most people. Especially his Bloodfury Secret Technique. Its effect was similar to Primordial Emperor Occult’s. Although it would sink into weakness afterwards, there were no worries in the arena.

To Li Qing’s surprise, Jiang Tianlin had also advanced to the top 16.

Li Qing had fought against this fellow before, and his strength wasn’t that strong. Even if he had a Dao Artifact in his hand, he couldn’t be considered a formidable figure.

Why did his strength increase by leaps and bounds in such a short period of time? It’s really puzzling.

After carefully observing his battle scene, he did not discover much unusual. Only one thing was that the power of the Dao Artifact Heavenly Waterfall in his hand seemed to have improved a lot.

‘”Could it be that this fellow is hiding his strength in the World King Diagram? Impossible. Even the Good Fortune Fruit can be abandoned. Isn’t that too much? He should have been stimulated by me and made a breakthrough in the future.”

Amongst the contestants who advanced to the top 16, most of them were in the Central Region and the Eastern Region. In the other three regions, the number of people was much smaller.

There were only two in the Northern Domain. Apart from Tungus, there was also a rogue cultivator nicknamed the Northern Wild Dragon who advanced.

In the Southern Domain, it was Dongfang Xueqing and another person called Bamba.

Of course, Li Qing also came from the Southern Domain, but outsiders did not know this.

The Western Regions had the smallest number of people, and only one monk had successfully entered the top 16.

Li Qing’s opponent in the final 16 was precisely this monk.

‘”Not long ago, I met someone from the Confucian Sect, but today, I saw some unfamiliar opponents from the Buddhist Sect. I have to be careful this time.” Li Qing thought to himself.

“Amitabha, this poor monk is so polite.” This monk was actually not young, he looked like he was over a hundred years old.

“Why would a monk come to such a place to compete for fame and fortune if he didn’t chant scriptures and participate in Buddhism in the temple?” Li Qing smiled.

“The Buddha said that I was destined for this Martial Arts Convention, so I came.”

“Speaking of which, I have never seen a monk make a move before. Now, let’s experience the sacred arts of Buddhism. You can try a few moves first.”

“Benefactor, be careful.” Tyrant Yuan Tong took out a staff and threw it into the sky. It instantly turned into a size of a hundred feet and emitted boundless Buddhist light.

“This is the Thunder-shocking Chan. It has the might of thunder. Please don’t be careless, Benefactor!” Yuan Tong said.

Li Qing stretched out a hand to resist the huge staff. He immediately felt his body sink and a terrifying Buddhist light shone through his arm.

“What a powerful weapon. Even I can vaguely feel the strain. These Buddhist lights make me feel very uncomfortable.” Li Qing’s expression was somewhat solemn.

Monk Yuantong did not stop his hand. He flipped his palm and a string of dark purple beads appeared in his hand. His hands began to form seals. His eyes were wide open and his entire body was covered in golden light. He muttered word by word, “Om, ah, ah, horn, confused, moo!”

This was the Buddhist divine ability, the Six-Character Word!

Hearing these six words, Li Qing felt as if he was struck by a thunderbolt from the blue. He was stunned for a moment.

The six golden words descended from the sky and suppressed Li Qing, dyeing the entire arena golden.

Above his head, the Thunder-shocking Chan continued to press down, attacking from both sides.

“The Buddhist sacred art is indeed worthy of its reputation.” Li Qing quickly regained his senses and took a deep breath. He suddenly exerted strength on his hand and knocked over the Thunder-shocking Chan.

At the same time, he threw out six punches, which coincidentally stamped onto the six-character mantra, shattering it into pieces.

“This poor monk admires Benefactor’s strength!”

Tyrant Yuan Tong whispered as he continued to attack. He formed a lotus-shaped hand seal with one hand and pushed it horizontally forward.

“Take a move from me, Mo Ke’s Great Palm Seal!”

“Good job!” Li Qing also struck out with his palm. The Emperor’s Extreme Opening Heaven Palm pushed horizontally over, blocking this large palm print and vanishing into the void.

“Is this the Extreme Emperor Splitting Heaven Palm? Even if it is incomplete, it is still so powerful. The ultimate technique of the Extreme Emperor is indeed extraordinary.”

Yuan Tong smiled and took three steps back. He removed his palm print and clasped his palms together. His face revealed a dignified expression, and his entire body emitted a faint golden light. He muttered in a low voice, “My Buddha is merciful!”

With a “pa” sound, the purple rosary beads in his hand shattered, forming a gigantic “Buddha” three feet in front of him. The golden light was dazzling and could not be looked at.

“Go, suppress the demons!”

Li Qing felt uncomfortable when he was shone by the Buddha’s light. The demonic energy True Devil Gong cultivated was like boiling water.

“As expected, Buddhism has restrained Diabolism!” Of course, Li Qing wouldn’t make himself uncomfortable. With a punch, the Ancient Desolate Heaven Severing Fist shattered the vacuum and knocked the Buddha word into pieces.

Yuan Tong’s face turned red and he almost spat out a mouthful of blood. He shouted, “True Monarch Brahma Saint Physique!”

This monk’s entire body emitted golden light, and he forcefully pulled out several times, turning into a giant that was forty to fifty feet tall. Golden scales formed on his body, which were quite similar to Li Qing’s ancient god golden body.

This Brahma Saint True King Physique was the Buddhist Sect’s Body Refining Divine Ability!

Buddhism has five major body refining divine abilities, namely, the Veluriyam Golden Buddha Body, the Vajra Unbreakable Body, the Brahma Saint True King Body, the Immovable Ming King Technique, and the Dragon Elephant Prajna Technique.

Li Qing laughed loudly, “Your body refining technique is not good. It is only fifty feet tall. How can it compare to me?”

Immediately after, a burst of golden light burst out from his body, transforming into an ancient god golden body that was more than ten feet tall. In front of him, the Brahma Saint True King Physique felt like a child.

Monk Yuantong didn’t know if he was embarrassed or angry. He shouted, “My True Monarch Brahma Saint body is the orthodox Buddhist sect. When combined with many other Buddhist divine abilities, its power can increase by several times. How can it be compared to a monster like you?”

After saying those words, he immediately sent out the Thunder-shocking Chan, Mo Ke Yin, Six-word Truth Word, and so on, suppressing Li Qing. Its power had indeed increased by a lot. Although it could not achieve several times the effect, it could at least cause trouble for Li Qing.