Chu Li frowned as he looked at him. His face darkened as he said in a low voice, "Senior, your words are too arbitrary. Are you saying that those who cultivate martial arts belong to that sect? The Reincarnation Temple doesn't have to fight with the surrounding martial arts sects. They can just spread the Earth Matrix and Reincarnation Scripture! "
"You are twisting words and forcing logic." The middle-aged man shook his head. "The Earth Matrix and Reincarnation Scripture is a secret technique of the Reincarnation Temple. The fact that you're able to cultivate it to the level where you can transform the aura of an Enlightened Master is already quite impressive. It's not something that an outsider can achieve. It requires a deep understanding of Buddhism. As far as we know, you don't usually study Buddhist scriptures, do you?"
Chu Li replied, "It's just a coincidence. I've cultivated to this level step by step. Just like this time, when I was almost unable to hold on any longer, I had a flash of inspiration and comprehended the profound essence of the Earth Matrix and Reincarnation Scripture. I suddenly advanced by two levels, which is why I'm able to reach my current state. If I hadn't endured so much in the mausoleum, I wouldn't have been able to reach this stage."
"Oh?" The middle-aged man smiled faintly.
Chu Li said, "In terms of strict vetting, the Secret Guardians Hall is the best in the Great Ji Dynasty. I'm a secret guardian of the Secret Guardians Hall, so you don't have to worry about my background!"
"People are fickle." The middle-aged man chuckled. "You used to be a secret guardian of the Secret Guardians Hall. After you entered the Imperial Mausoleum, you became depressed. It's hard to say what you'll do."
Chu Li replied calmly, "No matter how many things they do, it has nothing to do with the Reincarnation Temple. They're a faction of the Qiu Dynasty, and they're far away from us. They're not a threat."
"That's hard to say," the middle-aged man said with a smile.
Chu Li took a deep look at him. Unfortunately, he could not use the Omniscient Mirror. He could only tell from his subtle expressions that he was very wary of him. It was as if he really did not trust him and did not want him to enter the Inner Mausoleum.
An unclear background was fatal to the Inner Mausoleum Protectors.
He saw Zhao Xuan's expression and saw that he was shaking his head at him. Clearly, he felt that what he had said was inappropriate and that he should not have mentioned the Earth Matrix and Reincarnation Scripture.
Chu Li smiled. There was a deeper meaning behind him mentioning the Earth Matrix and Reincarnation Scripture.
"Since Little Hu has said so, let's put this matter aside for now." The skinny old man stroked his snow-white beard and muttered, "Let's figure it out first. There's no hurry anyway."
Chu Li was anxious, but his expression remained calm. "Seniors, I'm very eager for the Enlightened Master's Path."
"The research of the Heavenly Deity Dao is a long and arduous process. You are still young, and your temperament is still unsettled. There is no need to be anxious." The middle-aged man said with a smile.
Chu Li asked, "May I know how old you are?"
"This old man is 120." The middle-aged man smiled and said, "As far as I know, you are only in your forties, right?"
Chu Li smiled helplessly. "I really couldn't tell how old you are."
"It's not too late to enter the Inner Mausoleum after you're a hundred years old," the middle-aged man said with a smile.
Chu Li shook his head and laughed.
From the looks of it, if he wanted him to wait for sixty years, his path to the mausoleum would be blocked.
If he could not enter the Inner Mausoleum, he could not enter the hall to see the golden body. If he could not come into contact with the golden body, he could forget about the Enlightened Master's power.
"Little Lu, don't worry." The middle-aged man laughed heartily and said, "60 years will pass in the blink of an eye. If you cultivate well, you'll definitely be able to enter the Inner Mausoleum when you're 100 years old!"
"Apart from enduring for three days and three nights to enter the Inner Mausoleum, what other criteria are there?" Chu Li said plainly, his gaze sweeping across every elder. "We can't just let people in based on their impressions, and exclude people if they think they are good, right?"
"Of course there are criteria." The middle-aged man smiled and said, "If you defeat me, you can enter the Inner Mausoleum."
Chu Li fist saluted and said, "Then I would like to learn a thing or two from you, senior."
"Little Hu, don't be afraid of losing!" One of the elders laughed and said.
The middle-aged man's expression did not change. He smiled and said, "Senior Zheng, you underestimate me. I have cultivated here for twenty years. If I lose to this young man, I will be too ashamed to face anyone."
"Haha, aren't you afraid of losing and embarrassing yourself!" The elder laughed and said.
Everyone smiled faintly.
The middle-aged man shook his head and said, "You seniors are just afraid that I won't be embarrassed!"
As he spoke, he got up and left the armchair. He approached Chu Li and said, "Little Lu, make your move. Let's see how capable you are."
Chu Li fist saluted and said, "Senior, you should make your move first."
"Alright, take this!" The middle-aged man no longer held back. He pressed his palm forward at lightning speed.
This was a place where martial arts were suppressed. Less than ten percent of the people here were still alive. The fact that he could move so quickly showed how profound his cultivation level was.
Chu Li extended his palm to meet the attack.
"Bang!" There was a muffled sound. Chu Li stood firmly on the spot while the middle-aged man did not retreat.
Their palms joined together as if they were glued together. They did not move an inch as they competed with their inner energy.
Everyone laughed and looked at Chu Li with a look of approval. He dared to compete with inner energy. His courage was commendable.
After a moment, the middle-aged man's expression changed. He frowned and stared at Chu Li.
Chu Li smiled back.
Everyone became more excited and stared at the two of them.
They felt bored staying in the Inner Mausoleum. It was like a pool of stagnant water. It was best to watch a show.
It was obvious that Little Hu had met a tough opponent. He was a hundred and twenty years old and had cultivated in the Inner Mausoleum for twenty years. It was really embarrassing for him to lose to a young man in his forties.
After ten minutes, wisps of white gas floated from the top of the middle-aged man's head.
The white gas became thicker. After another ten minutes, the white gas was dense.
After another ten minutes, the white gas evaporated like boiling water.
However, Chu Li looked calm. There was not a trace of sweat on his forehead. He was at ease.
"Hehe, Little Hu, let's stop here." The skinny elder who spoke earlier smiled. "In the path of martial arts, those who have reached the peak are respected. Although you're old, age is not the only factor in martial arts."
The middle-aged man said, "Elder Zhao, I'm fine!"
"Really?" The skinny elder chuckled. "I think you're just lacking a little."
"No!" The middle-aged man scoffed.
He did not believe that Chu Li's inner energy was profound enough to surpass his. Chu Li was only relying on the Earth Matrix and Reincarnation Scripture to divert his inner energy. It was impossible for him to last long. His cultivation level was three times that of his opponent. How could he lose?
As time passed, the white gas on top of his head grew stronger. His face turned purple and a layer of sweat formed on his forehead.
Chu Li was still calm and composed. His expression did not change. There was no white gas on top of his head. The difference between the two could be seen at a glance.
Everyone was in high spirits, they also felt that it was strange. To be able to defeat a hundred and twenty year old at forty years old was not out of the ordinary. In the Wulin world, there was no lack of talented people who could surpass the older generation, but most of them fought with martial arts and not internal energy.
Inner energy still depended on the accumulation of martial arts. With one more year of cultivation and the same heart technique, even if one's aptitude was slightly inferior, one would still win.
Chu Li suddenly spat out from his palm. With a muffled "bang", the middle-aged man flew out.
Zhao Xuan swung his horsetail whisk and wrapped him up, bringing him to the ground.
The middle-aged man landed steadily, his expression ugly.
Chu Li fist saluted. "Thank you, Senior Hu!"
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