Just a Useful Pawn in the Stain Sect

Chapter 947: Chapter 942: Throw a Decisive Punch!

Inside the towering halls of the Star Palace.

As Lü Yang’s arrogant words echoed, not only did the crowd of Perfected Lords erupt into an uproar, but even the Great Perfected Lords couldn’t help but feel a twinge of curiosity and interest.

”Haoyuan, what do you think?”

One of the six Great True Monarchs of the Dao of Magical Power present couldn’t help but look toward Hao Yuan Shangzhen. He chuckled and said, ”Do you really think this man can defeat Zhen Gao with a single punch?

”His tone is certainly arrogant!

”I admit that the True Monarch Battle Power achieved through the Immortal Pivot Celestial Grotto Heaven Technique is indeed a notch above ours; otherwise, we wouldn’t have been beaten so badly that we had to flee in panic back then.

”Moreover, the strength of this Immortal Monarch of Tribulation is likely at the very top even among the Immortal Pivot True Monarchs. Zhen Gao in all likelihood won’t be his match... But surely he wouldn’t be unable to take even a single strike, right? Not to mention that after all these years, Zhen Gao has the support of quite a few array artifacts in his hands.”

”Who knows.” Hao Yuan Shangzhen shook his head, his expression grave. ”Just watch. Don’t forget, this is a Saint Sect True Monarch. It wouldn’t be surprising no matter what he does.”

”That’s true.”

”But since he made such bold claims, even if Zhen Gao is severely injured by this punch, as long as Zhen Gao stubbornly refuses to admit defeat, how will this Master of Tribulation gracefully step down?”

At this point, Hao Yuan Shangzhen suddenly raised an eyebrow. Previously in the Profound Spirit Realm, he had seen Lü Yang’s desperado-like aura with his own eyes. Therefore, an uncontrollable speculation surfaced in his mind: ”Severely injured but still stubbornly refusing to admit defeat? Then he’ll just beat him to death...”

”HAHAHA!”

At this moment, as Lü Yang’s words fell, Zhen Gao also burst into loud laughter that shook the Star Sea. ”If I take one punch from you, I win?

”Good, good, good!”

As his laughter gradually subsided, a hint of ferocity crept into Zhen Gao’s tone. ”Anyone who dares to say such a thing is either spouting nonsense or truly capable. You’d better be the latter... otherwise, I won’t hold back in a moment.”

Faced with these vicious words, Lü Yang remained completely unfazed. He leisurely extended his hand, slowly opened his palm, and nonchalantly said a single sentence: ”You first?”

These simple words completely detonated Zhen Gao’s temper. His gaze darkened, and without any further hesitation, Mana fluctuations like a Vast Ocean roared out of his body. It bloomed with endless splendor, as if a brilliant sun had suddenly been ignited within the dead and dark Star Sea.

What was the Dao of Arcane Power?

Did it just mean having a lot of Mana? That was a Star Monarch—they only possessed abundant Mana but lacked useful methods, forcing them to compensate by relying on Dao Weapons.

However, in Zhen Gao’s era, Magical Power Dao Cultivators did not have the assistance of Dao Weapons.

”The strength of Mana lies not only within oneself, but also in the enemy!”

Whether it was Fruit Position Profound Mysterious or advanced Magic, their essence required the support of Mana. The true Dao of Arcane Power could actively influence the enemy!

In the next second, the Daoist Hand Seals in Zhen Gao’s hands shifted, and he chanted a Daoist mantra: ”Seized by Mana, all return to the source!

”Returning to the Source Secret Technique.”

Before the sound of his Daoist mantra could fade, boundless splendor emerged—not from his own body, but pouring out of Lü Yang’s body out of thin air!

”Hmm?”

Seeing this, Lü Yang raised an eyebrow slightly, revealing a hint of surprise. This was because his entire body was constantly protected by the lightning Dharma Light of the Fruit of Divine-Empyrean Thunder.

However, at this moment, as Zhen Gao’s Daoist Hand Seals and mantra took effect, the lightning Dharma Light surrounding him disintegrated out of nowhere. It collapsed into magnificent Mana, and then, no longer controlled by his Spiritual perception, it transformed into Boundless Illusionary Colors Gathering toward Zhen Gao. It had completely defected!

”This technique is quite interesting.” Lü Yang nodded slightly, noticing a few clues. ”Mana is the foundation of all Fa. This is a Skill of reversal, able to return all kinds of methods back to their Mana essence.”

Not only that.

The Mana transformed after decomposition would not be usable by its original owner. Instead, it was harnessed by Zhen Gao, further enhancing the might of his own Mana.

It could not only break Fa, but also borrow another’s Fa to strengthen oneself.

”As expected, the Dao of Arcane Power actually has its own mechanics.”

It was just that triggering these mechanics was highly difficult. At least among True Monarchs of Magical Power, Zhen Gao was likely one of the rare existences capable of executing this Fa.

”What a pity...”

Facing the Mana tide that Zhen Gao had dissolved from his protective lightning and subsequently brought crashing down, Lü Yang’s expression didn’t change in the slightest. Even his posture remained exactly the same.

He kept his hands open, standing steadily.

”BOOM!”

In an instant, the Vast Ocean crashed down. However, it wasn’t a simple violent bombardment; rather, it insidiously seeped into Lü Yang’s orifices and every pore of his body.

”The transformations of Mana are also divided into Yin and Yang. A violent smash is merely a Yang Fa, while the Yin Fa is equally profound. It allows my Mana to seep into your body and trigger a response from your own Mana, assimilating with each other. In the end, your Mana becomes my Mana. What methods will you have left to use?” Zhen Gao’s voice rumbled over.

This wasn’t just an explanation of his methods; it contained the Daoist resonance of his vibrating Mana. It was enough to shake the Soul and shatter Spiritual perception, leaving a person completely disoriented.

For a moment, numerous gazes converged on the scene.

”What a powerful Dharma Body!”

Some discerning Perfected Lords couldn’t help but sigh in awe upon seeing this. ”How could such a Dharma Body be Cultivated in this current era? Its sturdiness is simply unbelievable!”

”Zhen Gao can’t even hurt this person.”

”Even if he did, it would heal in an instant, rendering it meaningless... He doesn’t even need Mana; relying on this Dharma Body alone is enough.”

The Perfected Lords sighed emotionally, and even the Great Perfected Lords felt some admiration. However, gradually, some people’s expressions turned peculiar. ”He’s formidable, alright, but while Zhen Gao can’t hurt him, it seems he can’t do anything to Zhen Gao either, right? He made such bold claims earlier. I’m afraid he’s already regretting them by now.”

”RUMBLE!”

Following another loud boom, Zhen Gao stumbled back a step, his face looking rather ugly. Yet, not far away, Lü Yang’s figure hadn’t wavered in the slightest from beginning to end.

He was completely unscathed from head to toe.

And from start to finish, Lü Yang hadn’t even launched a single counterattack. He had simply allowed him to exhaust all his methods. This caused Zhen Gao’s expression to grow increasingly gloomy.

Just based on this alone, Lü Yang was already in an invincible position against him.

”However... you haven’t won either!” Zhen Gao sneered coldly and changed his Daoist Hand Seals. A vast expanse of splendor Gathered in his palm; this was all the Mana he had extracted from Lü Yang’s body.

Without Mana, relying purely on this Dharma Body was great for defense but utterly lacking for offense. What could he possibly use to defeat him?

And with only one punch?

I’d like to see what you use to throw that punch!

”Are you done?”

Finally, watching Zhen Gao switch from offense to defense, Lü Yang made his Move. As he slowly stepped forward, his previously open palm gradually Pinched into a fist.

”The Dao of Arcane Power truly lives up to its reputation. Letting you take the first strike was giving you enough face. Now, it all depends on your luck and how fast others can react.”

”...What?”

Zhen Gao froze upon hearing this. He could understand the first half of Lü Yang’s words about his luck, but why did it depend on how fast others could react?

However, he had no time left to think.

Because while speaking, Lü Yang had slowly pulled his tightly Pinched fist back, stretching his arm out as if drawing a bow and nocking an arrow, raising it high into the air.

”BOOM!”

In an instant, the might of the Heaven-Crashing Technique shattered the earth!

He didn’t need the slightest bit of Mana. With just his purest Dharma Body, Zhen Gao’s frenzied attacks from moments ago had already fully charged Lü Yang’s Rebirth Appearance.

Tribulation Evil Profound Light!

A gloomy light exploded on Lü Yang’s fist like a storm. Carrying a terrifying aura of total annihilation, it slammed solidly toward Zhen Gao!

Dodge? Block?

Neither would work!

Back then, even Ang Xiao took a direct, solid hit the first time he encountered the Tribulation Evil Profound Light. How could Zhen Gao be any exception?

In a daze, Zhen Gao felt as if he saw a scene from the future—a scene anchored by the Tribulation Evil Profound Light. It left him with absolutely no room to maneuver. The gloomy light simply crawled up his body, immobilizing him, leaving him to watch helplessly as the punch flew straight toward his face—

”BANG!!!”

In the next second, Zhen Gao’s entire body was launched into the air. Like a falling meteor trailing countless streams of Splendid Light, he smashed violently into the towering palace behind him.

At this moment, even the Star Sea lost its luster.

Under the gaze of dozens of astonished eyes, Lü Yang’s fist had stopped firmly in midair. It had been intercepted out of nowhere by another palm, failing to actually land the blow.

What had knocked Zhen Gao back and severely injured him was merely the aftershock of the punch’s wind.

He had good luck.

Hao Yuan Shangzhen had reacted very quickly.