Incredible Insight: Cultivating Immortality at Eight, Astonishing Zhang Sanfeng

Chapter 32 – Ning Changge vs. Zhang Sanfeng

Upon hearing Zhang Sanfeng’s words, Song Yuanqiao and the others’ eyes lit up, and they began to look forward to the match. As Ning Changge gradually revealed his extraordinary abilities, they had been pondering this question for a long time: who was stronger, their master or their junior?

Now that Zhang Sanfeng had brought it up, their anticipation was heightened. Ning Changge smiled and seemed eager to give it a try.

After stepping on the path of immortal cultivation, he had a rough understanding about his strength, but he had never benchmark from which he could truly measure it clinically.  Even if Song Yuanqiao and the others were promoted to the Grandmaster realm, they were still too weak for Ning Changge.

“Then, I shall offend you, Master!” Ning Changge said with a nod.

…

On the martial arts training ground, Zhang Sanfeng and Ning Changge stood facing each other. One was elderly, and the other was young, both wearing Daoist robes and exuding an aura that set them apart from ordinary people.

All the disciples of Wudang watched in excitement. It was a sparring match between their founder and their junior martial uncle – an event that was truly inspiring. These two individuals were undoubtedly the most respected figures in Wudang, and among many of the third-generation disciples, Ning Changge’s reputation even surpassed that of Zhang Sanfeng.

There was no denying that in the past year, Ning Changge had displayed numerous miraculous abilities, and many people had gradually come to know that the martial arts he practiced were created by his own hand.

“Who do you think will have the upper hand?” the third-generation disciples whispered among themselves. Although they didn’t dare to voice their opinions openly, Song Yuanqiao and the others had no such reservations. Mo Shenggu’s words had piqued their interest.

“I think Master has a better chance of winning,” Song Yuanqiao hesitated before saying. “Although Junior Brother is extraordinary, he is still young. Master seems to have gained a lot during his recent seclusion.”

Song Yuanqiao was the earliest disciple Zhang Sanfeng had accepted, and he held deep affection and admiration for his master.

However, Zhang Cuishan shook his head in disagreement. “I’m not so sure. Senior Brother, don’t forget that Junior Brother once easily defeated a Grandmaster with just a talisman. His strength is at least on par with a Transcendent. When two experts like Junior Brother and Master clash, victory or defeat may depend on timing and circumstances. I believe anything is possible.”

Zhang Cuishan’s opinion was more balanced, and the others nodded in agreement.

Zhang Songxi smiled and suggested, “Why speculate so much? Let’s just watch. Master wants us to observe the battle to gain insight.”

“Yes, yes!” Everyone immediately stopped their discussions and focused their attention on the two figures on the field. A battle between experts at the Transcendent level was an extremely rare sight. If one could gain some insights from this face off,  they could deepen their martial foundation. There were numerous precedents in the world where such fights caused the the onlookers to gain enlightenment.

This was also one of the reasons why people from Nine Provinces would immediately flock around a fight between strong individuals.

At this moment, Zhang Sanfeng and Ning Changge stood calmly, each with an air of superiority that was undeniable.

Zhang Sanfeng smiled and said, “Changge, be careful. This is the unique power of the Transcendent realm, the Harmony of Heaven and Earth!”

Without any hesitation, Zhang Sanfeng made the first move. A thunderous explosion shook the area as he raised his hand, and the martial arts training ground seemed to undergo an instantaneous transformation. The clouds in the sky appeared to move faster, and the air became dense, with a fierce wind starting to howl.

Song Yuanqiao and the others couldn’t help but feel a sense of oppression, and they instinctively retreated several steps. Even the third-generation disciples, who were closer to the battlefield, had to move back to catch their breath. They realized that just resisting this oppressive force was no easy task for ordinary martial artists.

The disciples watched in awe as Zhang Sanfeng unleashed the unique power of the Transcendent realm, manipulating the natural forces. They couldn’t breathe just from facing it standing on the side-lines. It wasn’t easy for ordinary martial artists to face such situations.

However, to their surprise, Ning Changge remained calm. He wore a faint smile and didn’t even furrow his brow. His Daoist robe fluttered gracefully as if unaffected by the pressure. It was as if he felt no pressure at all.

This left Zhang Sanfeng astonished. Ning Changge seemed completely unfazed.

Ning Changge had long realized that martial artists couldn’t perceive the true nature of spiritual energy, but Transcendent-level martial artists could use their martial energy to influence and manipulate spiritual energy, creating phenomena known as the Harmony of Heaven and Earth.

For Ning Changge, this was like showing off in front of an amateur.

The essence of his cultivation was based on the Dao of spiritual energy manipulation. The so-called “harmony of Heaven and Earth” was child’s play to him. He could easily generate a much more potent phenomenon.

Ning Changge laughed and said, “Master, would you like to experience my spiritual pressure?”

He casually waved his hand, and in an instant, an invisible ripple radiated from him. The greenish-blue spiritual energy manifested itself, creating a horrifying vortex of spiritual energy in the sky. The center of the vortex was Zhang Sanfeng.

Boom!

Song Yuanqiao and the others were unaware of the changes, but Zhang Sanfeng’s expression changed drastically. Experts like him would realise when something big was about to take place!

Compared with the general phenomenon of heaven and earth of the mortal realms, the immortal spiritual pressure was obviously much more precise, and the effects localised only on Zhang Sanfeng.

He felt as if the world around him was turning against him, pressing down on him relentlessly. To resist this oppressive force, he had to use his martial energy.

“Good! Very good!” Zhang Sanfeng’s eyes lit up, and he couldn’t help but laugh heartily. He had become thoroughly interested. “Changge, be careful! Let me show you what I’ve gained during this recent seclusion!”

Under the pressure of the spiritual energy, Zhang Sanfeng decided to take the initiative. Behind him, a faint Tai Chi diagram could be seen circulating, and the black and white martial energy surged within his body. In an instant, he leaped dozens of feet, pointing a finger lightly. Black and white radiance bloomed as martial energy burst forth, dispelling the overwhelming spiritual pressure exerted by Ning Changge.

There was no doubt that Zhang Sanfeng had comprehended the essence of the Dao of Tai Chi. Once perfected, it would mark his ascent to the realm of a Land Immortal.

Ning Changge smiled slightly. He suddenly appeared on the other side of the training ground.

This time, it was the Earth Escape Technique part of the Five Elements Escaping Arts. Except for the Golden Escape Technique, Ning Changge had mastered four out of the five elements and had reached the peak of proficiency.

Standing on solid ground, the Earth Escape Technique made Ning Changge nearly invincible. However, he too was taken by surprise.

The strength of the Transcendent Qi was not inferior to his current spiritual power. It truly lived up to being a realm that could correspond to the Immortal Foundation Establishment Realm in his deductions. Although martial artists had a short lifespan, the martial energy, formed from the condensation of a person’s essence and vitality, was equally powerful.

Just that …

Ning Changge’s strength couldn’t be measured by common standards. Regardless of whether it was the Verdant Immortal Technique or numerous magical techniques at his disposal, he firmly believed that even if there were other cultivators, he would unquestionably surpass those of the same level!

As Zhang Sanfeng sensed Ning Changge’s aura appearing ten zhang behind him, he was immensely shocked. He dared to affirm that this was absolutely not some kind of body movement technique! It was as if he was traversing space and instantly arriving on the other side.

Zhang Sanfeng’s gaze grew solemn, his figure darted, and he attacked again! Ning Changge evaded again!

His figure appeared on the other side!

Swoosh, swoosh, swoosh!

The sound of the fierce winds howling filled the air. For a moment, the two figures on the field kept changing, leaving Song Yuanqiao and the others utterly dumbfounded. This form of teleportation and rapid movement was simply beyond their belief.

Their master’s speed was so fast it was absurd, and their junior martial brother seemed to be everywhere all at once!

The third-generation disciples watched in fascination. Both of their strengths exceeded the limits of their understanding, and they could only see countless afterimages flashing on the field, as if the master was chasing the junior martial brother in a flicker, and then it seemed like the junior martial brother was chasing, and the master was flickering.

Everyone’s eyes darted around, afraid of missing any details.

The black and white Transcendent Qi of Zhang Sanfeng made their hair stand on end, and Ning Changge’s surging green spiritual energy also stole their concentration.

Suddenly …

The residual images on the field slowly dissipated, and Ning Changge looked at Zhang Sanfeng, who was staring at him without a word. A sly smile appeared, and he thought that if he kept playing like this, he might end up in a real duel in the end.

Ning Changge’s gaze gradually turned serious. “Master, I have comprehended a sword manipulation technique. I would like you to evaluate it.”

Zhang Sanfeng was about to speak when his pupils suddenly constricted. Everyone watched in shock as Ning Changge opened his mouth, and a fiery red glint shot out from it, instantly transforming into a spinning, fiery red spirit sword!