Chapter 84

"Boom!"

A thunderous sound echoed, and the surrounding air seemed to become scorching hot as the powerful wind surged. The iron and wood platform below creaked loudly, as if it were about to collapse, swaying slightly.

Fe Xiushen retreated several steps, finally dissipating the overwhelming palm force. For the first time, a look of shock appeared in his eyes. He had known about Zhuang Wudao's invincible strength, but hearing about it and experiencing it firsthand were entirely different.

Zhuang Wudao remained rooted to the spot, his face flushing slightly. Fe Xiushen's Crimson Sun Palm was a supreme martial art, but in terms of power, it was far inferior to the Bull Demon Tyrant Body and the Great Boulder Hand, making it incomparable.

However, when their palms met, a scorching heat force managed to penetrate the magnetic energy barrier on his palm and successfully entered his body, spreading through his meridians.

This person's Crimson Sun Palm indeed had a restraining effect on his Bull Demon Tyrant Body. However, the scorching heat force only ravaged for a moment before being either repelled or absorbed by the Tianxuan Zhaoshi Dafa.

Still, it was somewhat uncomfortable. The impact of the Crimson Sun Palm forced him to stay in place, unable to take advantage of the situation to pursue.

"Ten Elephant Strength! In three months, your cultivation has indeed not stagnated. This seemingly ordinary Great Boulder Hand truly transforms the mundane into the miraculous. Even within Wu Jing, you have a place!"

Fe Xiushen couldn't help but exclaim in admiration. One elephant equals nine oxen, so ten elephants equate to ninety oxen. This level of strength would likely surpass even cultivators at the Eighth Level of the Qi Condensation stage who mastered Fifth Rank techniques.

However, Fe Xiushen showed no fear, his eyes filled with even more mockery.

"Unfortunately—"

Before he finished speaking, Fe Xiushen flashed to the side. As he moved, golden light blinded the eyes, and his figure glided through the air like a free-flying eagle, silently appearing behind Zhuang Wudao and striking at the back of his neck.

Zhuang Wudao, as if expecting this, calmly turned and met the attack with a hard strike, the wind surging as he swung his palm.

Fe Xiushen's expression changed, but he showed no sign of retreating. He realized that Zhuang Wudao's divine sense was too powerful to be deceived by illusions. He dispelled the dazzling golden light and engaged Zhuang Wudao directly.

In the blink of an eye, they exchanged blows over twenty times. The iron and wood platform below shook continuously, the surrounding space grew scorching hot, and flames erupted in several places. The crowd watching from below was forced to retreat further.

Zhuang Wudao stood firm, immovable like a Buddha. His skin turned fiery red, but he seemed unharmed. Fe Xiushen, however, frowned deeply, his expression becoming more ferocious. He stopped his movements, standing with his back to the sunlight, emitting an unusual aura.

"I underestimated you! How about you take this palm? Life Essence Technique, Crimson Sun Flowing Gold!"

Fe Xiushen's entire figure seemed to merge with the crimson sun in the sky. The spiritual energy in the world boiled and surged, the surrounding light distorting as it converged on his crimson palms. His figure seemed to turn into light, moving at an incredible speed.

On a high platform twenty zhang away, Beiting Wan'er, who was pouring tea for Beiting Cangjue, paused, a look of surprise flashing in her eyes.

"It's his Life Essence Technique, how could it be so early? Why go to such lengths—"

Although they had exchanged over twenty blows, the time from the start of the match to now was less than three hundred breaths.

Fe Xiushen had already used his Life Essence Technique, which he relied on for fame.

"It's not too early, but rather too late!" Beiting Cangjue looked down at the scene below with a calm demeanor. "The Crimson Sun Yang Decision can indeed penetrate magnetic energy barriers. However, in terms of endurance, three Fe Xiushens combined are not a match for Zhuang Wudao, who has cultivated the Bull Demon Tyrant Body. Fe Xiushen's Crimson Sun Palm can injure Zhuang Wudao, but Zhuang Wudao's Great Boulder Hand is too powerful for him to withstand. Therefore, a quick victory is the only way. Prolonging the fight would give Zhuang Wudao a chance to turn the tide. Of course, this refers to Zhuang Wudao from two months ago—"

As he spoke, he glanced at the opposite side. On the high platform there, an elderly man with a withered appearance sat, his eyes gleaming as he watched the battle.

Beiting Cangjue sighed inwardly, wondering what his long-time rival was thinking at this moment.

Zhuang Wudao, who had fused the Stone Ming Flame Seed, was now on a different level from Fe Xiushen. The Crimson Sun Palm, though a supreme martial art, had little hope of defeating Zhuang Wudao.

Even two months ago, he hadn't expected this young man to have such means and the courage to absorb a Third Rank Lower Tier spiritual fire.

On another high platform, Gu Yue Tianfang didn't notice Beiting Cangjue's subtle gaze. He frowned, seemingly dissatisfied with the battle on the platform.

"Too late! Fe Xiushen is too arrogant. Even after Ming's repeated warnings, he still underestimates his opponent."

"Fe Xiushen has the right to be proud. The Crimson Sun Flowing Gold, a Fourth Rank Supreme Life Essence Technique, is possessed by no more than ten people in all of Dong Wu. It's natural for him to look down on Zhuang Wudao. Realizing his mistake in time isn't too late."

Gu Yue Qingrong chuckled. "Father, why worry? Fe Xiushen's pseudo Life Essence Technique used three complete Second Rank Earth Fire Red Scorpions. Before the Golden Core stage, its power surpasses even his Life Essence Technique, making it a true Fourth Rank Supreme technique! Even Zhuang Wudao's Life Essence Technique, the Bull Demon Tyrant Body, would be burned to ashes."

Gu Yue Tianfang's tense expression relaxed slightly, but his pupils suddenly constricted.

At the same time, in the main hall, Li Chongzhen, who was presiding over the competition, looked eastward. His calm eyes showed a ripple.

The Crimson Sun Yang Decision is best used for a quick victory. By now, the battle should be over.

This also gives the Gu Yue family a satisfactory outcome. As long as they serve Lichen wholeheartedly, Lichen Sect will not hesitate to reward them.

It's a pity about that young man who can cultivate the Bull Demon Tyrant Body at the Qi Condensation stage. He has the potential to suppress a nation for Lichen—

But exchanging him for a Third Rank Immortal Root Fe Xiushen and a Second Rank Immortal Root Gu Yue Ming is a fortunate outcome for Lichen!

On another platform, Gu Yue Ming sheathed his sword. His opponent was only at the Second Level of the Qi Condensation stage. Even holding back, he defeated him in less than three strikes.

Distracted, Gu Yue Ming couldn't help but look eastward.

How is that battle going? Grandfather said it would be decided within thirty moves. If I go now, will I catch Zhuang Wudao being burned to ashes? Fe Xiushen wouldn't show mercy.

He's a good opponent, and I wish I could fight him. But as the heir of the Gu Yue family, I can't take any risks.

Was it too much to bring Fe Xiushen from Yuecheng?

In the eastern courtyard of the academy, the only sound was the wind and the clash of energy. Almost everyone's attention was drawn to Fe Xiushen's crimson-golden palm shadow.

Zhuang Wudao remained in place, unmoved by the heat. When the crimson-golden palms were about a zhang away, he suddenly exhaled, his voice light. The iron floor beneath him cracked. He swung his palm, which was now half its size and burning with white flames.

Pseudo Unparalleled, Great Boulder Hand!

"Crack!"

The two fleshy palms met in a burst of crimson light, causing a mountain to collapse and clouds to split. A row of crimson-white flames spread out, but the iron and wood below did not burn; instead, they turned gray, as if petrified.

Zhuang Wudao, unable to remain still, retreated three steps before stabilizing. His body was engulfed in crimson flames, which were then extinguished by the magnetic energy.

Fe Xiushen fared worse, flying twenty zhang away and almost falling off the platform. He managed to stop himself, but his arms were covered in a layer of gray stone. He shattered it without hesitation, but a burning sensation in his chest made his body stiff and uncomfortable.

Fe Xiushen's breathing was rapid, his eyes turning crimson, feeling humiliated.

"Twenty-four Elephant Strength, this is your Life Essence Technique? Unfortunately, it's just a bit short! If I were still at the Fourth Level of the Qi Condensation stage, I would surely have lost!"

Zhuang Wudao remained silent. The Great Boulder Hand was just his pseudo Life Essence Technique, with power at the peak of the Fourth Rank Supreme level. When he used it, he gathered all his strength, and if he could achieve a divine spirit in the future, he could kill even deities and demons!

Among his four Life Essence Techniques, the Great Boulder Hand ranked third.

Fe Xiushen's Fifth Level of the Qi Condensation stage was within his expectations.

"Not talking?"

Fe Xiushen's eyes became more dangerous. "From now on, you, Zhuang Wudao, will have no chance to speak!"

His true essence suddenly roared, transforming into a scorching heat stream in the sky, attracting all the fire-type spiritual energy within three hundred zhang. Three giant fire scorpions formed in the air, their claws and fangs bared, resembling fire demons from the crimson sun.

"Pseudo Life Essence Technique, Crimson Sun Yang Scorpion!"

Below the platform, silence reigned. Most people were stunned, watching the scene above. Some, realizing the danger, retreated frantically.

The Crimson Sun Yang Scorpion, a Fourth Rank Supreme Life Essence Technique of the Great Sun Imperial Sect! In three thousand years, only ten people have mastered it, each causing a stir. Although Fe Xiushen used a pseudo spirit aperture to master this technique, the crowd instinctively sensed that the fire scorpions in the air were several times more dangerous than the "Crimson Sun Flowing Gold." Moreover, there were three of them.

Many people, while retreating, cast pitying glances at Zhuang Wudao. How could he survive such a powerful Life Essence Technique?

Zhuang Wudao, however, smiled, his lips curling in a relaxed and happy manner. Crimson Sun Yang Scorpion? So that's it. This must be the price Gu Yue paid. What a coincidence!

Three days ago, if he had chosen the Stone Fire Shield or the Stone Fire Warrior, he wouldn't have won so easily today. But he chose the "Star Fire Divine Butterfly."

Fe Xiushen's luck was truly terrible!

Zhuang Wudao waved his sleeve, and a thousand white fire butterflies flew out.

Pseudo Life Essence Technique, Star Fire Divine Butterfly!

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