Immortal-Exterminating Divine Venerable

I have to admit, Lu Fangliang’s strength was impressive.

He possessed a natural Treasure Body. In addition to containing a Treasure Skill, his physique was far stronger than an ordinary person’s, and he was born with the Greater Yang Secret Pattern.

It was every bit the equal of Yang Xiao’s current constitution.

Of course, this was only because Yang Xiao’s Vajra Indestructible Body had condensed into a Divine Power Seed.

Otherwise, no matter how strong Lu Fangliang’s constitution was, he would have been thoroughly outmatched.

After all, a force exceeding Three Hundred Flood Dragons was not to be trifled with.

A single punch from that could shatter mountains and split the earth.

And when combined with Yang Xiao’s force-channeling techniques, it would absolutely exceed the destructive power of three thousand, or even nearly ten thousand, Flood Dragons.

Even a Tier Three Martial Saint would fall in defeat.

But now, though both their physiques were strong, the power they could exert—around that of a Hundred Flood Dragons—only amounted to a destructive force of one or two thousand Flood Dragons.

It was merely equivalent to an ordinary Tier One Martial Saint.

The two were evenly matched.

This couldn’t help but make Yang Xiao feel a thread of admiration for Lu Fangliang.

He could leverage his Physical Strength to such a degree because of the experience accumulated from his past life.

Lu Fangliang, however, clearly did not have such an advantage.

To reach this level, even with a natural Treasure Body, he must have put in an immense amount of hard work.

His determination was definitely commendable.

Moreover, Lu Fangliang wasn’t using his best Spear Technique, nor was he using that violet-gold Treasure Long Spear.

Instead, he preferred to take Yang Xiao’s moves head-on, using only his fists to counter.

He was clearly unwilling to take even the slightest advantage over Yang Xiao.

Yang Xiao felt a bit helpless about this.

In truth, his body was extremely strong and had been tempered by the True Greater Yang Fire. In terms of pure durability, it wasn’t much different from a typical Spiritual Artifact.

Even if Lu Fangliang used his Treasure Long Spear.

He would be able to handle it.

After all, although Lu Fangliang’s strength was decent, his cultivation was still too weak. A Treasure Artifact was a weapon meant for experts of the Divine Power Realm.

In Lu Fangliang’s hands, he couldn’t even bring out a tenth of its power.

At best, it was only comparable to an Upper-Grade Spiritual Artifact.

It was much stronger than Yang Xiao’s body, but there was no fundamental difference.

However, this also showed that Lu Fangliang was a man worth befriending.

But continuing to trade blows with their bodies alone was clearly not the outcome either of them wanted. And so, after more than a dozen exchanges, Lu Fangliang could no longer hold back.

He spoke up, ”Trading punches like this is thrilling, but we’re too evenly matched. Neither of us can get the upper hand. How about we use weapons? I’m very eager to see your Swordsmanship.”

”My Swordsmanship is still in its infancy and difficult to control. I’m afraid I might hurt you. But you’re right, this physical contest is pointless. I have a Fist Technique I’d like to use to fight you. How about it?”

Yang Xiao was telling the truth.

His Sword Dao was newly formed, and his move, Meteor Fall, was devastatingly powerful.

If he were to truly unleash it, Lu Fangliang wouldn’t be able to withstand a single strike.

It was his current trump card.

Lu Fangliang took a serious look at Yang Xiao. Seeing the clear, unwavering light in his eyes, he knew Yang Xiao wasn’t lying.

Besides, he had witnessed Yang Xiao’s Fist Technique before.

He had traded a blow with Zhenkong Ancestor and hadn’t been at a disadvantage.

He immediately nodded. ”Alright. I’ll use my Flaming Dragon Spear Technique to face your Fist Technique.”

With that, he let out a sharp cry.

The violet-gold Treasure Long Spear he had planted in the ground shot up with a ZING and flew into his palm, emitting draconic roars.

Faintly, a shimmering Fire Dragon could be seen coiling around the spear’s shaft.

It was incomparably domineering.

”What a fine Treasure Artifact! Let’s fight!”

Yang Xiao’s eyes lit up.

He seized the initiative, blasting a punch toward Lu Fangliang.

Lu Fangliang brandished his long spear. Instead of thrusting, he used it like a staff, sweeping it toward Yang Xiao.

He wanted to force him back.

Yang Xiao knew the man was still holding back, afraid he might injure him with the Treasure Long Spear.

Without dodging or evading, he punched directly at the incoming spear.

BANG!

A tremendous crash resounded.

Lu Fangliang felt an immense force surge toward him.

It carried an incredibly terrifying, scorching aura that even he found difficult to bear. He was sent flying backward, along with his violet-gold Treasure Long Spear.

His face was a mask of shock.

’What a powerful Fist Technique. It seems I’ve underestimated him.’

He was shocked, but that shock was quickly followed by a pleasant surprise.

He had finally met an expert of his own generation who could gain the upper hand against him.

How could Lu Fangliang not be excited?

Among his peers, his heaven-sent gifts meant that no one had ever been able to stand as his equal.

Even Qin Rufeng, the number one True Disciple of Medicine King Valley, a master of both alchemy and the sword, was just a minor character he could defeat in a single blow.

After all, his Physical Strength alone could unleash power no weaker than a Tier One Martial Saint.

And that was without even mentioning his Greater Yang God Arrow.

Or the Treasure Long Spear in his hands.

In truth, if not for his hesitation, which allowed Zhenkong Ancestor to seize the initiative and use his superior cultivation to lock him in place, rendering him immobile...

...if they had truly fought...

...Lu Fangliang would absolutely not have feared him.

If he had used his Innate Treasure Skill, the Greater Yang God Arrow, it would have been effortless.

But he had hesitated at the time.

After all, for so many years, he had been a disciple of Medicine King Valley.

He still felt some attachment.

He never imagined that Zhenkong Ancestor would actually try to kill him.

That was why Yang Xiao had witnessed the scene where he had nearly died.

But now...

...in a fair fight...

...Lu Fangliang knew he feared no one.

Not even Yang Xiao.

The one who had killed Zhenkong Ancestor in a single blow.

He was not afraid.

On the contrary, he was thrilled.

A feeling of mutual admiration between heroes bloomed within him.

”Awesome! Take another spear from me!”

And so, after being knocked back by Yang Xiao’s punch, Lu Fangliang let out a great roar and thrust his spear through the air.

The speed...

...was like lightning.

The power was even more terrifying.

The spearhead spun.

The surrounding air seemed to be churned into a vortex.

It transformed into a terrifying cataclysm, striking toward Yang Xiao.

But Yang Xiao just smiled.

He raised a hand and threw a punch.

It struck the very tip of Lu Fangliang’s Treasure Long Spear, and an immense power erupted.

It forcefully knocked Lu Fangliang back once again.

He, however, hadn’t moved an inch.

Clearly, after using the Flame Emperor Divine Fist, Yang Xiao’s destructive power was superior, even with Lu Fangliang wielding his Treasure Long Spear.

If he truly wanted to fight him...

...he would have to unleash his Innate Treasure Skill, the Greater Yang God Arrow.

But if he did that, it was doubtful Yang Xiao could defend against it.

So, after attacking with his spear a few more times and being repelled by Yang Xiao each time, Lu Fangliang stopped and steadied himself.

”I’ve lost.”

He conceded defeat.

Yang Xiao was a little surprised. ”What about your Innate Treasure Skill? Unleash it. I want to see it.”

”The Greater Yang God Arrow’s power is immense, even greater than your Sword Dao. I can’t use it.”

Lu Fangliang shook his head.

”Greater Yang God Arrow? A good name.”

But Yang Xiao just laughed heartily. ”Don’t worry. Besides my Sword Dao, I have other tricks up my sleeve. Go ahead and use it. Let me see what it’s like, or else I might get upset.”

Hearing this, Lu Fangliang frowned.

But seeing Yang Xiao’s confident expression, he finally nodded. ”Then be careful. If you can’t block it, say so immediately, and I’ll retract it.”

”Alright. Bring it on.”

Yang Xiao smiled.

’This guy is interesting.’

Seeing Yang Xiao’s unwavering confidence, Lu Fangliang hesitated no longer. The Greater Yang Secret Pattern inside him stirred, and three massive Light Arrows materialized behind his back.

Their aura pierced the heavens.

With just a single glance, Yang Xiao’s Heart Spirit trembled.

’This guy seems to have improved again! What an unexpected surprise...’

(PS: Chapter two. Please add to your collection.)