Chapter 12

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Chao Yuanlong's name is extremely well-known among the younger generation of martial artists.

This is not only because he has reached the late-stage Inner Gang Master realm at a young age, but also because his potential is boundless and his strength is astonishing.

Just half a year ago, while traveling, he fought three opponents of the same realm and defeated them with overwhelming force.

While demonstrating the might of the Great Sun Holy Sect's martial arts, it also made everyone understand why this young man could become a representative figure among his peers in a holy place like the Great Sun Holy Sect.

At this moment, his sudden appearance, with his cultivation overwhelming the scene, the disparity between the two sides is not just a little, making even the Guangcheng Mountain disciples, who have seen their fair share of Master-level experts, feel immense pressure.

Someone instinctively replied, "We came with Senior Brother Yan..."

Before he could finish, Chao Yuanlong's eyes suddenly burst with a dazzling light, like the sun, making it hard to look directly at him.

Chao Yuanlong asked, "Yan Zhaoge?"

Everyone was startled, and a Guangcheng Mountain disciple replied, "Yes, it's Senior Brother Yan Zhaoge."

The light in Chao Yuanlong's eyes became even more brilliant as he took a step forward.

The numerous low-grade treasure weapons scattered on the ground all trembled in unison.

Although the treasure weapons are sentient, they are still objects and lack true autonomy. Without their owners' control, they trembled at Chao Yuanlong's presence.

Chao Yuanlong stomped on the ground, and Ye Jing and the others immediately felt the connection they had painstakingly cultivated with their treasure weapons over the past few days abruptly severed!

A needle-like pain shot through everyone's minds, clearly the result of Chao Yuanlong severing the spiritual connection with their treasure weapons, causing a backlash.

"Low-grade treasure weapons are indeed treasures for body-cultivating martial artists, but even if you can unleash their full power, they are nothing to me."

Chao Yuanlong said indifferently, "Do you have many treasure weapons in Guangcheng Mountain? If you want to show off in front of the Great Sun Holy Sect, leave them all behind."

"Although I don't value these things, they are still suitable for my junior disciples to play with for a few years. Since you used the power of these treasure weapons against my fellow disciples, consider them as compensation."

He waved his hand at the Great Sun Holy Sect disciples behind him, "Come and choose your own."

The Great Sun Holy Sect disciples all laughed, "Thank you, Senior Brother Chao!"

Ye Jing and the others were furious. Chao Yuanlong gave them a cold glance, his gaze landing on Sikuang Qing, "I know you have a mid-grade treasure weapon. If you want to give it to me, bring it out."

Sikuang Qing frowned, not backing down as she met Chao Yuanlong's gaze.

Ye Jing's face was stern, his fingers lightly rubbing his dark red ring.

Chao Yuanlong's hands were behind his back, and a faint, illusory golden light began to flicker around him, like countless golden needles.

"I won't make things difficult for you young ones. Go back and tell Yan Zhaoge to come and see me. I'll be waiting here."

A hint of a smile appeared on Chao Yuanlong's cold and stern face, "As long as he dares to come."

Golden light, like needles, radiated from every pore of Chao Yuanlong's body, making him look as if he were coated in a layer of golden radiance.

The Great Sun Holy Sect disciples looked at Chao Yuanlong with both respect and fear.

This fellow disciple has endured the pain of needle pricks and burning all over his body for years, pushing the nearly self-destructive Sun Golden Needle Qi Gong to an extremely high level.

If he is so ruthless to himself, one can imagine how cruel and severe his methods would be to others.

Even the Great Sun Holy Sect disciples felt a sense of fear, "Senior Brother Chao has indeed cultivated the Sun Golden Needle Qi Gong to the ninth level!"

"Releasing Inner Gang Qi externally is a skill of Outer Gang Masters. Senior Brother Chao can do it at the late-stage Inner Gang, though not as powerful as true Outer Gang Masters, it is still extremely terrifying. No wonder he can easily defeat opponents of the same realm!"

As they thought this, they saw Chao Yuanlong's aura still rising, as if he had transformed into a small sun, making it impossible to look directly at him.

The black mist in the surrounding space seemed to thin out.

Without even making a move, the canyon rocks near Chao Yuanlong began to crack and split, revealing a dense network of fissures.

"Not the ninth level, but the tenth level!" Even Chao Yuanlong's fellow disciples were startled, "Senior Brother Chao has completely cultivated the Sun Golden Needle Qi Gong to perfection!"

The Great Sun Holy Sect disciples looked at each other.

Although not many people cultivate the Sun Golden Needle Qi Gong, there have been a considerable number over the years.

Those who have cultivated it to the ninth level at Chao Yuanlong's age are already rare, with no more than five in history.

But if someone has completely cultivated it to the tenth level of perfection, this seems to be... the first?

The Guangcheng Mountain disciples, who might recognize the Sun Golden Needle Qi Gong but not know its specific details, did not understand the significance of Chao Yuanlong's current actions.

But the terrifying aura emanating from Chao Yuanlong made them clearly understand how formidable their opponent was.

Even when they saw Yan Zhaoge take action earlier, they had never felt such a powerful presence, and now they began to feel uneasy.

Senior Brother Yan, can he defeat this person?

"Since we last met, Yan Zhaoge should have made some progress. I imagine he can at least withstand my ninth-level Sun Golden Needle Qi Gong, but I wonder if he can withstand the full power of the tenth level?"

In the golden light like a small sun, Chao Yuanlong's indifferent voice echoed, "I believe Yan Zhaoge has also made progress, but if it's not enough, I will be very disappointed."

"However, since we have fought three times without a clear winner, let's settle it today."

A Great Sun Holy Sect disciple suddenly chuckled.

"Zhenlong Yuan, Zhenlong, Zhenlong, ha, this place is not very auspicious for that Guangcheng young master."

Hearing this, the Great Sun Holy Sect disciples all smiled.

"Not coming would be embarrassing, but if he forces himself to come, it won't just be embarrassing."

Just as Chao Yuanlong is famous for the Sun Golden Needle Qi Gong, Yan Zhaoge's self-created skill, Hidden Dragon in the Sleeve, is also well-known.

The faces of the Guangcheng Mountain disciples became even more grim.

Chao Yuanlong said indifferently, "I have no interest in hiding my strength and suddenly attacking."

"Go back and tell Yan Zhaoge directly that my Sun Golden Needle Qi Gong has reached the tenth level of perfection. Ask him if he has the courage to come."

Before Chao Yuanlong finished speaking, a casual voice suddenly echoed from Zhenlong Yuan.

"I'm already here."

A flash of green light suddenly cut through the dark space, like a bolt of lightning tearing through the night!

The sound of a dragon's roar rose from almost inaudible to deafening in an instant!

"Yan Zhaoge, still the same old Hidden Dragon in the Sleeve?" Chao Yuanlong roared, activating the Sun Golden Needle Qi Gong, extending his hands forward, and clapping his palms together, clearly intending to use his hands to trap the green sword light.