Chapter 52

Wang Chong let out a long howl, his entire aura surging once again. Clumps of flames began to transform into dancing phoenixes! Each time a phoenix appeared, the aura of the great halberd would become even more powerful! Seven flaming phoenixes danced along the great halberd, with one more barely taking shape. Lu Shaoyou stared intently at the Flame Phoenix Halberd and said to the divine pig, "Dead pig, tell me, is this Flame Phoenix Halberd really just a mere high-grade treasure?"

The divine pig rubbed its pig eyes, staring at the great halberd for a long time before saying with a strange look, "Kid, what kind of dog's luck do you have? To actually encounter a growing treasure!"

"Growing? What do you mean?" Lu Shaoyou's heart stirred, "Could it be that this treasure can evolve on its own?!"

The divine pig nodded, "Yes, this great halberd is indeed a treasure that can evolve on its own. I reckon it might be this kid's companion treasure."

Lu Shaoyou frowned, thinking to himself that Wang Chong was quite a tough opponent. At this moment, Wang Chong stepped forward again, riding the divine wind, unleashing the Great Wind and Fire Tribulation! The fire was fueled by the wind, and the wind enhanced the fire's might! The seven fire phoenixes around Wang Chong let out terrifying cries, and a formidable pressure came from them. Wang Chong's great halberd seemed to shake the nine heavens and burn through the earth. At this moment, Wang Chong appeared like a sovereign in the flames, with flames surging around him, all bowing to him. He held the great halberd, its power immense, and with a sweeping strike, he aimed at Lu Shaoyou.

Lu Shaoyou did not hesitate, his demonic essence flowing once again. At the same time, the *Kunpeng Swallowing* technique ran wildly, drawing in a torrent of elemental energy into his body, which was then continuously refined and purified to provide him with ample essence. After all, the *Heavenly Son Divine Fist* was very draining on demonic essence. A golden light enveloped Lu Shaoyou's entire body, making him feel a sense of comfort. He felt that with each punch, he could continuously break through! For Wang Chong, the domineering aura from Lu Shaoyou became even more intense, making him seem like an ultimate sovereign, surveying the world, with all living beings bowing to the Heavenly Son.

Lu Shaoyou threw a punch, striking Wang Chong's great halberd with great force, and both were once again sent flying by the impact. Lu Shaoyou spat out a mouthful of blood in mid-air; this was the most difficult battle on his cultivation path! Of course, except for the battle in the Demon Emperor's Absolute Territory. Wang Chong's fate was even more tragic; his chest was caved in by Lu Shaoyou's strike, and the flesh on his chest exploded! It took several rounds of using demonic essence to barely heal the external injuries. Wang Chong's face was extremely excited, seemingly very happy to have found a worthy opponent.

Lu Shaoyou's eyes flickered, and he suddenly had an idea. Although he couldn't seize the treasure himself, he could use it! He immediately called out to Wang Chong, "Wang Chong, wait a moment!" Wang Chong, who was in high spirits, was immediately displeased by Lu Shaoyou's interruption and sneered, "What, are you afraid? Hmph, I, Wang Chong, must have misjudged you!"

Lu Shaoyou inwardly cursed the guy for his foul mouth but still calmed himself and said to Wang Chong, "Wang Chong, I see that you have a unique personality and don't seem like someone who would serve the Dragon Elephant Clan. I reckon you came here to find someone to fight!"

Wang Chong was taken aback by his words and was about to argue, but was once again interrupted by Lu Shaoyou.

"There's no need to explain to me. I want to say that you are not my match right now; I haven't even used my full strength! Why don't we set a wager? If you lose, I want to be friends with you. After all, we have no deep-seated grudges, and there's no need for us to fight to the death over a few trash. Besides, I need to train here, and if either of us gets seriously injured or dies, it won't be worth it. What do you think of my proposal?"

"What if I lose?" Wang Chong sneered, "What do I get?"

"I'll give you the *Heavenly Son Divine Fist* technique!"

"Deal!" Wang Chong's face showed satisfaction. He had come here to find someone to train with, and now he had finally found a sparring partner. How could he let go so easily! Besides, he wouldn't be at a disadvantage, and making friends with this guy wouldn't be a bad thing. Thinking of this, Wang Chong's face brightened even more. Lu Shaoyou, however, sneered to himself, "Kid, just enjoy it for now. I'll show you something that will make you truly respect me."

Wang Chong shook his great halberd, and the flames on it danced again. Each small phoenix had a clear "fire" character written on it, and the flames were even more intense than before. Wang Chong's eyes were bloodshot, and his qi and blood surged. The sound of phoenix cries came from the great halberd.

Lu Shaoyou and Wang Chong exchanged a glance and resumed their fierce battle. This time, Lu Shaoyou went all out, his punch strength reaching a terrifying 1,500 dragon-horse power! The surging punch force wreaked havoc, and Lu Shaoyou's fists collided with Wang Chong's great halberd in a terrifying clash. Sparks flew as the halberd and fists rubbed against each other, and Lu Shaoyou's fists were repeatedly torn apart by the halberd, while Wang Chong was sometimes sent flying by Lu Shaoyou's immense strength! The two exchanged hundreds of blows in a short span of time, and the terrifying power scattered wildly, spreading out in waves.

*Boom, boom, boom, boom, boom, boom*—a massive explosion, and the entire hill was shattered, almost destroyed by the two. The Dragon Elephant Clan cultivators and Su Han Shan, Li Yuchen, and others were already stunned, both by the brilliance of the battle and its brutality!

*Bang*—Wang Chong was once again sent flying, landing like a sandbag in the rubble. Lu Shaoyou wasn't in much better shape. How could a mere physical body like his withstand a high-grade treasure? Although he was a treasure body, there was still a gap between him and a high-grade treasure. At this moment, Lu Shaoyou's face was pale, and his essence seemed to have been greatly depleted. His hands were covered in blood, the flesh torn, and the bones visible.

A smile appeared on the corner of Lu Shaoyou's mouth; he had finally won. He closed his eyes and frantically absorbed essence to replenish his demonic essence.

Just as Lu Shaoyou closed his eyes, a loud phoenix cry echoed through the heavens, its momentum grand. Then, a massive flaming bird flew out from the rubble, emitting a terrifying heat, like the Southern Vermilion Bird.

"Flame Phoenix Bird!" The divine pig in the sea of consciousness suddenly sat up, eyes wide, "This kid's true form is actually a Flame Phoenix Bird! Kid, be careful! This kid has a significant background! The Flame Phoenix Bird is an ancient species! It is said to be the descendant of the phoenix, extremely powerful. That kid is going all out now! His strength has doubled from before! It can be said that he is virtually invincible at the Fourth Layer of Foundation Establishment!"

Lu Shaoyou's brows furrowed tightly, not expecting Wang Chong to use his true form. It was quite... But before Lu Shaoyou could finish his thoughts, Wang Chong spread his wings and soared into the air, circling and declaring, "Kid, as long as you can withstand this move, I'll consider it a loss!" His voice spread out, deep and resonant like a thunderclap.

With that, he dove down, his sharp claws aiming for Lu Shaoyou, bringing with them a gale that seemed to tear through the heavens and earth.

Lu Shaoyou also focused, the Heavenly Son behind him becoming even more solid, appearing like an ancient sovereign, the son of heaven, holding the fate of all living beings, the ancestor of the Great Xia of the Middle Ages, commanding the nine provinces. A punch was thrown, seemingly connecting with heaven and earth, using the aura of a sovereign to suppress the eight directions, vast and majestic, reigning over the world.

"Rivers and mountains, the state and the people! Suppressing all of history! A thousand miles of rivers and mountains, the state and the people come first! The epic of civilization, forging a prosperous era!"

"Rivers and mountains like a painting, the state and the people like a poem! Free and easy, unifying a thousand autumns!" This was the first time Lu Shaoyou had used the *Rivers and Mountains, State and People* technique in front of others. His roar shook the heavens, the terrifying sound waves forming ripples that turned the surrounding rocks to dust. Behind him, the shadows of two great deities appeared, one the deity of the state, the other the deity of the people!

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