The pride of Kunyun City, Wu Shaoqian, had been crippled! Not only had he fallen from the clouds to the mud overnight, but his soul had also been dispersing, on the verge of death.
Feeling em...
Chapter 300: Challenged in Succession
Wu Shaogan could feel an incredibly hot force instantly surging into his body.
But this power did not enter the Dao Palace; instead, it roamed within his flesh and blood, carrying a domineering and terrifying pressure, as if a giant dragon had entered his blood and was roaming and roaring.
This is precisely the infusion of dragon power into the body.
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The so-called dragon power is the power of a true dragon.
To ensure the healthy growth of young dragons, a certain type of true dragon will allocate the gentlest part of its power to help the young dragons temper their bodies, as well as polish their scales, strengthen their tendons and horns, and so on.
The so-called young dragons, however, do not exceed the fifth rank.
Such dragon power is as comfortable as taking a bath for a fifth-order young dragon, but if it were applied to a human in the Fusion Realm, it would naturally cause pain.
The physical strength of ordinary humans is certainly not comparable to that of true dragons.
However, after undergoing cultivation and body tempering, humans often experience a significant improvement in physique and can withstand more dragon power than many ordinary young dragons.
Therefore, the difference in the amount of dragon power infused into the body is two, five, or even ten times.
The maximum dragon power that a cultivator can withstand is exactly ten times that of the fusion cultivator.
Currently, the reward for receiving Dragon Power infusion at Shattered Rock Mountain is naturally limited to the top 100 Fighting Kings across the entire continent, who are qualified to receive different levels of Dragon Power.
Only the strongest level-five Battle King in the entire continent is qualified to receive ten times the dragon power.
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Chao Hanxiao had previously received ten times the dragon power, but now he's only receiving eight times, so the tempering effect is naturally reduced compared to before. The same applies to Weng Yuxian; she used to receive eight times, but now she's only receiving five.
However, the effects of the dragon's power infusion are still very strong, and their physical bodies have not yet reached their limits, so the overall benefits are still significant.
Of course, Wu Shaogan profited the most.
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Wu Shaogan could feel that after the dragon power entered his body, along with the dragon's roar that seemed to resonate within his primordial soul, his blood was constantly vibrating with the dragon power, and his physical body was also becoming more and more resilient with the heat, filled with strange power.
After most of the dragon power was consumed, another scorching dragon power entered his body, equally hot and vibrating, and with each vibration, it promoted the strengthening of his flesh and blood.
Like surging waves, the dragon's power flowed continuously, maintaining an extremely high intensity.
The scorching sensation, along with each refinement, made Wu Shaogan's flesh and blood continuously stronger.
At this moment, Wu Shaogan was emitting wisps of white steam from his entire body.
Under the influence of the dragon power within his body, every bit of physical strengthening brought him a terrible pain, a pain that lingered endlessly. Moreover, as his physique changed, the pain intensified, becoming even more unbearable than numbness.
However, his face remained expressionless.
All the pain seemed insignificant to him—in fact, it was as if he had never felt any pain at all.
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On the Guanshan Terrace.
The Dan Kings and other cultivators also witnessed the scene of many climbers receiving the infusion.
Zhong Cai frowned slightly and sighed.
well.
How did such a perfectly healthy old man like Wu end up with facial paralysis?
Several other Battle Kings who had received the infusion nearby showed signs of pain, but Old Wu seemed completely unaffected. How could that be!
Old Wu must be in a lot of pain too.
Zhong Cai reflected on her actions.
Let's go back and do some more research. Is there any elixir that can eliminate the pain of the dragon power infusion without affecting its effects, and even promote Old Wu's absorption of the dragon power...?
Old Wu also has a Dragon Power Medicinal Spring, right? The name sounds ominous.
I'll go back and ask Lao Wu for some research.
Ideally, the medicine spring could be used to refine pills, which could then be taken along with painkillers...
As Zhong Cai pondered these random thoughts, she wasn't sure if she could actually do it. After all, dragon power was special, and researching it would require a lot of effort, making it difficult to guarantee a success rate.
But in any case, without research, you will never succeed.
Zhong Cai closed her eyes.
He didn't want to see Old Wu in so much pain.
Then he opened his eyes again.
But even though Old Wu was in pain, he still looked after him!
Zhong Cai closed her eyes again.
Hopefully, Lao Wu will close his eyes with him, saving his energy by not expending too much effort.
Zhong Cai opened her eyes again.
What if Lao Wu feels that looking at him helps relieve his pain?
In the end, Zhong Cai kept it as it was.
Just wait. In about two more hours, all the climbers should be back.
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After the Dragon Force infusion, the Starlight infusion follows.
It was as if it was specially designed to repair the pain of the dragon power infusion. The feeling of the cultivator who received the starlight infusion could only be described as "comfortable".
It's like being soaked in warm spring water, every inch of flesh and blood being immersed in warm water.
With this soaking, not only did the lingering pain in the muscles and meridians caused by the dragon's power completely disappear, but some hidden injuries caused by the impact of ten times the dragon's power were also completely eliminated.
It's really very comfortable.
There wasn't the slightest discomfort.
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As a result, many alchemists on the viewing platform noticed that after an hour of distorted faces or ferocious eyes, the climbers continued to look quite pleased for another hour.
This is enough to show the difference between the two methods of body infusion.
After experiencing it, Wu Shaogan felt that his previous actions were correct.
The pain of Dragon Force Medicinal Spring is probably not much different from that of Dragon Force Infusion, while Starlight Medicinal Spring should be quite mild and effective.
Indeed, Starlight Spring is truly the right place for A-Cai.
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Two hours later.
Regardless of the climber's achievement, the sprint has ended.
This kind of infusion can only be sustained by cultivators for two consecutive hours.
All the climbers regained consciousness and felt the changes in their bodies.
Then, they each left the stone platform.
The event on Broken Rock Mountain has completely ended, and all the rewards have been redeemed. There's nothing left to do.
Cui Yushou, as the host, said with a smile, "All of you who are with us are currently on the viewing platform. Why don't you all go together? After leaving the secret realm, if you still want to try your skills, you can go to the stone forest again."
No one present had any objections; since Cui Yushou had said so, they simply went along with it.
Cui Yushou was the first to descend the mountain.
As for how to get down the mountain?
He leaped into the air, his entire body detaching from the mountainside and plummeting downwards.
Because he was prepared, Cui Yushou used his profound energy to control himself and fly through the air as he fell, doing so with ease and composure.
The other former Dou Wangs and other Dou Wangs all leaped out.
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If it weren't for the fact that the Tianling Dynasty was hosting, Wu Shaogan would have left long ago. As soon as Cui Yushou said those words, he would have been the first to set off, he couldn't wait at all!
The moment you detach from the mountain, all the gravity you felt on the mountain disappears.
Wu Shaogan quickly used his movement technique, his whole body seemed to transform into a bolt of lightning, and he had already darted far away in just a few breaths.
Without the constraints of gravity, his speed did indeed improve.
Very fast, extremely fast!
Seeing him move forward so quickly, seemingly disappearing in the blink of an eye, the other martial arts practitioners naturally wouldn't want to fall behind him. So they all used their fastest movement techniques, transforming into several streaks of light.
All the fighting kings were chasing each other, vying to be the first.
They too have broken free from the shackles of gravity and made progress in their movement and speed—only the degree of progress differs due to their different talents.
Undoubtedly, Chao Hanxiao and Weng Yuxian will still be among the group that has made the most progress. Among the other top-ranked Fighting Kings, there are always some who excel in this area, and there are even one or two who are no less skilled than them.
During this descent down the mountain, numerous martial arts practitioners floated out like feathers, or fell like shooting stars, all heading in the same direction.
It also caused a "meteor shower".
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On the Guanshan Terrace.
The Pill Kings and other accompanying martial arts cultivators rose and slowly walked towards the front of the platform.
Zhong Cai was the fastest.
He leaped to the edge of the platform, his gaze following the trajectory of one of the "shooting stars".
As always before, even though Zhong Cai was a whole realm apart, he could still see where Wu Shaogan was.
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Once a cultivator who has undergone fusion activates their movement technique, their speed can reach tens of miles per instant.
So, in just a few breaths, those "shooting stars" were already right in front of us.
It felt as if a gust of wind had blown by—
A figure suddenly appeared in front of the viewing platform, standing suspended in mid-air.
It also stands opposite Zhong Cai.
Zhong Cai subconsciously flashed a bright smile.
The handsome young man in front of him, with his flowing black hair and fluttering robes, also had a touch of warmth on his face.
Her eyes and brows exude gentleness.
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If it weren't for the fact that they were visiting someone else's house and had seen other "shooting stars" arrive as well, Zhong Cai would have wanted to cling to his old man Wu—but now, he and Wu Shaogan could only exchange a smile.
Wu Shaogan extended his hand.
Zhong Cai grasped his hand, applying a little force gently.
Wu Shaogan seemed to have been pulled up by Zhong Cai and stood on the viewing platform next to Zhong Cai.
The two held hands discreetly, and although their smiles and demeanor were different, they were clearly sharing the same joy.
Other former Dou Wangs and others: "..."
The crowd on the viewing platform: "..."
Cui Yushou greeted them with a smile, "Please go to the Stone Forest again, everyone. There will be a small banquet to entertain you."
Upon hearing this, everyone present echoed his sentiments.
When they entered the secret realm, they were in the stone forest, and then they were teleported to the Shattered Rock Mountain secret realm through an array. Now that they are leaving the secret realm, they naturally have to return to the place where they first came from.
At this moment, the royal prince who had been guarding the viewing platform came over to pay his respects to Cui Yushou, called him "cousin," and then took out several precious carriages.
Undoubtedly, this was the means of transportation that would take everyone back.
One of the Fighting Kings, who didn't really like joining in the fun, said, "I'm not going to stay cooped up in the car. I'll head out first, haha!"
Other fighting kings also called out and chose to go separately—some used their movement techniques, some summoned their mounts, and others used mysterious artifacts or treasures.
Of course, many cultivators also readily boarded the vehicle and went with Cui Yushou and the others.
Zhong Cai smiled and waved to Cui Yushou, still holding onto Wu Shaogan.
Wu Shaogan put his arm around Zhong Cai's shoulder, and in a flash, he disappeared with Zhong Cai.
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On the way, Zhong Cai leaned against Wu Shaogan's chest and took a deep breath.
Wu Shaogan rested his chin on Zhong Cai's head and rubbed it against her.
It wasn't exactly a reunion after a short separation, but the two still enjoyed being affectionate.
Zhong Cai whispered, "When the meteorite hit you just now, it gave me quite a fright."
Wu Shaogan said softly, "It just looks intimidating."
Zhong Cai nodded: "I found out later." He said excitedly, "Old Wu is amazing!"
Wu Shaogan was overjoyed by the praise and happily replied, "I got you a gift."
Then, he told Zhong Cai about the resources he had exchanged.
Zhong Cai's face lit up, and she said even more happily, "That's great! My stock in the garden has increased again! Let's soak in that medicinal spring pool together when we get back..."
The two did not talk for very long.
Before long, they returned along the same route they had taken.
and……
I didn't notice it when I arrived, but now I can see that a huge array pattern is faintly visible in that open space.
Many martial arts practitioners arrived first.
However, the Zhong and Wu couple were not the last to arrive; a little while later, the others gradually arrived.
Cui Yushou still held an array plate, looked around the crowd to make sure no one was missed, and then activated the array plate again.
The power of the formation instantly enveloped everyone.
An extremely powerful force descended, sending all the cultivators out of the secret realm.
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After landing, everyone stood on the same "ruins" they had come from.
However, because they had left this place a long time ago and had not caused any further damage, the place restored itself and re-formed a dense stone forest with craggy rocks, but the scenery was strange and beautiful.
Zhong Cai, holding Wu Shaogan's hand, mingled with the crowd and followed Cui Yushou towards the stone forest and its stone base.
It was much the same as when they first arrived; all the cultivators found stone seats and sat down.
The seats that Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan had chosen before were empty, so the two of them simply went there again.
The other cultivators were almost all the same.
After everyone took their seats, the scene was exactly the same as when they arrived.
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Cui Yushou clapped his hands lightly.
Many of his subordinates stepped forward and presented him with various dishes.
The cultivators toasted each other, enjoying the delicious food while chatting.
Even after taking pills or other medicines to recover and replenish my energy and spirit after the trip to Broken Rock Mountain, I still felt somewhat mentally exhausted.
We might as well eat more good food and replenish our bodies.
Cui Yushou invited many guests every year and treated them with great care every year.
The Heavenly Spirit Dynasty has many unique ingredients, and Cui Yushou is never stingy with the finest food, always ensuring that many cultivators can enjoy a delicious meal...
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Zhong Cai ate quite happily, just like many times before, giving Wu Shaogan the food she was unsure about first.
Wu Shaogan was used to it, and after eating, he felt that it suited Zhong Cai's taste, so he nodded to him.
Zhong Cai could then enjoy a hearty meal.
Whenever Wu Shaogan saw Zhong Cai eating happily, he would also smile.
The two didn't make much of a move, but other martial arts practitioners couldn't help but glance over occasionally, taking it all in... Now they didn't even bother to shake their heads anymore, remaining perfectly calm as if they hadn't seen anything.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan were completely unaware.
When the two of them are together, there is virtually no external interference.
However, this undisturbed environment did not last long.
Suddenly, someone spoke up: "I have long admired the demeanor of King Wu Dou. Would you be so kind as to spare a moment to offer your guidance?"
Zhong Caigang placed a piece of meat into Wu Shaogan's bowl with his chopsticks, then paused.
It's about challenging his old man, Wu.
But isn't the timing a little awkward...?
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Doesn't this Fighting King know that it's quite impolite to challenge someone at this time?
Zhong Cai himself didn't realize it, but he and Wu Shaogan habitually passed food to each other, one after the other, very smoothly. When they weren't passing food, they would speak quietly in their own private space, making it impossible for others to find a chance to interrupt.
It seems impolite to interrupt at any time.
But the other party really wanted to challenge this third-ranked Fighting King...
So, after thinking it over, the other party decided to stop looking for an opening and just speak directly.
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Zhong Cai nudged Wu Shaogan secretly.
Wu Shaogan looked up and said politely to the Fighting King, "Brother Dou, you're too kind. We're just verifying each other's knowledge."
Dou Huai's brows relaxed, and he immediately said, "Brother Wu, since you've agreed, when would be a convenient time?"
Wu Shaogan said, "We can finish our meal."
In fact, when martial arts cultivators gather, if they are in the mood, they can still go out and challenge each other to a duel even while they are eating, and others will be happy to watch. But at this moment, everyone present had already seen through it. If King Zhong Dan did not finish his meal properly, King Wu Dou would definitely not be able to concentrate on fighting, so they all understood and simply waited until he finished eating.
However, you can arrange to queue up in advance.
Dou Huai successfully challenged Wu Shaogan to a duel, and the other fighting kings also spoke up one after another.
"Brother Wu, may I ask for your guidance?"
"And don't forget me, Hua!"
"And me!"
In a short time, at least a dozen challenge invitations were sent over.
All the challenges came from the Fighting Kings, but they were ranked in order.
Those at the top of the list naturally wanted to fully experience Wu Shaogan's strength, while those at the bottom knew they were no match for him and might be defeated quickly, but they still wanted to personally feel the pressure this third-ranked Dou Wang would bring.
—Pressure is a motivator.
Many Battle Kings are respected and followed by those around them, and they are all quite arrogant. When they fight against young geniuses of the same level, they always crush them and win every battle. In the long run, this does not hone their skills.
Now, with the grand gathering of fighting kings and the opportunity to spar with those on the same ranking, they can rediscover their original passion for cultivation—after all, experiencing more setbacks will give them more motivation to cultivate relentlessly.
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Wu Shaogan accepted all the challenges.
In such situations, it's normal for the Fighting Kings to challenge each other to multiple battles. For him, fighting against the top-ranked fighters allows him to further discover his shortcomings and learn from their strengths in battle, turning them into his own resources.
Every fighting king has many merits.
Zhong Cai silently counted the number of people challenged and was somewhat taken aback.
These guys all want to beat up Lao Wu... but Lao Wu will definitely fight back!
Zhong Cai was also happy to have his old man Wu compete with others, which would not only benefit his old man a lot, but also allow him to appreciate his old man's heroic demeanor and broaden his horizons.
Based on the images he saw on the Sky Ranking, he could roughly tell how peculiar the companion treasures of these ranked Dou Wangs were, and how some of them used them in bizarre ways.
After that, I was finally able to see it for myself.
It must be very interesting.
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Besides those who challenged Wu Shaogan, many other fighting kings also challenged Chao Hanxiao and Weng Yuxian to battle.
The top three geniuses who rank among the King of Fighters are the most popular targets for challenges.
Chao Hanxiao and Weng Yuxian accepted all the offers without hesitation.
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There are many instances of lower-ranked players challenging higher-ranked players.
Besides the high-ranking battle kings who attract a huge amount of attention and enthusiasm, there are also many challenges between other battle kings, and those who are constantly competing will never let each other off the hook.
But no matter who it is, if they challenge someone to a duel, the person being challenged will definitely accept.
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All fighting kings need to go through countless battles to hone their combat prowess to a more brilliant level. No one will avoid battle, nor will anyone miss the opportunity to improve themselves.
The main reason why everyone took the time to come and celebrate Cui Yushou's birthday in the early years was to have the opportunity to compete with their fellow graduates.
Aside from this time, the people are scattered all over the world, making it almost impossible for them to meet, let alone fight each other... If Cui Yushou hadn't gone to great lengths to contact each other, some of the Battle Kings might never have met in their entire lives.
Choi Woo-soo was quite an interesting person.
Among the various levels of the Sky Ranking, only he managed to bring together the Battle Kings "every year" through his birthday banquet and the Shattered Rock Mountain Secret Realm.
This is indeed very beneficial.
The connections between the fifth-level Dou Wangs are indeed much more numerous than those among those on other rankings.
Some of the top fighters even found common ground after meeting and became friends, and even went to the arena to train together.
But because of this, the fighting kings became familiar with each other, which led to some rather dramatic events... especially those who lived relatively close to each other, who interacted more often, and then...
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Despite the challenge, the fighting kings weren't too anxious or impatient.
After everyone had finished their delicious meal with great satisfaction, the group, led by Cui Yushou, arrived at the Stone Forest on the other side.
It is also a place specifically used for combat.
However, there were too many battles to fight, and it was unknown how long each battle would last. Therefore, after Cui Yushou manipulated the formation plate, the stone forest slowly separated into different directions.
In this way, four areas were divided.
It resembles the character "田" (field).
Each area is so large that it can support a battle.
There are no seats for spectators.
Other fighters can watch from as close as they like, as long as they are safe—even if they are right in the middle of the intersection, they can watch four battles at the same time.
As for the seats...
It refers to the stone trees in the Stone Forest.
Just pick a place you can stay.
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Zhong Cai squeezed Wu Shaogan's fingers.
Wu Shaogan understood and almost instantly grabbed Zhong Cai, flashing to the center of the "田" character.
There were at least dozens of tall stone trees there, with branches that stretched out and even had leaves on them—but these leaves pointed in different directions, each at least a foot long, with a rather simple shape, but still somewhat sharp—more like clumsy stone thorns than stone leaves.
Wu Shaogan selected the base of several rather thick branches, which were bare and no different from ordinary stone pillars, with no leaves growing around them. The recessed areas were suitable for sitting cross-legged, and if one wanted to jump up in excitement, one could hold onto the surrounding branches without worrying about falling.
In addition, there are places here where you can set up array plates.
Zhong Cai knew that his master Wu had many battles to fight later, so he took out an armband in front of him, rolled up his sleeves and put it on.
—The armband is very familiar; it was a gift from Master Jiang back then.
Grade 7, medium quality.
If it were to be used for traveling, it would be somewhat insufficient for the Sky King of Battle, but if it were simply used as a defensive item to resist the aftershocks of battle while watching combat, it would be more than enough.
Upon seeing this, Wu Shaogan smiled with satisfaction.
Next, he took out an eighth-level defensive array plate and placed it on a tree branch, which perfectly covered the area where Zhong Cai was located, and the entire stone tree where they were located was also under the protection of the array plate.
In addition, Wu Shaogan took out the gourd and personally put one of the gourds on Zhong Cai's head.
Zhong Cai raised her eyebrows.
Wu Shaogan smiled slightly and hung the other gourd around his neck.
The two of them then felt reassured about each other.
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It was meticulously prepared from beginning to end.
After arming Zhong Cai to the teeth, Wu Shaogan then looked at the surrounding stone forest with him.
While the two were making arrangements as if no one else was around, battles had already broken out in all four areas.
Eight Sky Kings fought one-on-one.
Thunder rumbled, flames roared, and waves surged...
Various extremely powerful forces unleashed a terrifying torrent of power, with the sounds of impact and explosions ringing out incessantly.
These fighting kings unleashed their ultimate moves right from the start.
Everyone knew that the opponent was not easy to deal with, so they did not just use ordinary moves to spar. Instead, they did not hesitate to expend a lot of Xuan power to use powerful secret techniques in order to gain the upper hand as soon as possible!
Therefore, all sorts of different energies began to show their unique characteristics.
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Zhong Cai watched as the fighting kings in the four arenas would occasionally leave afterimages, making it impossible for him to see the frequency of their attacks. However, the secret techniques they released were powerful and impressive, and he could glean some of their power from the various strange phenomena.
then……
The energy surge in the upper right corner of the battlefield surged wildly, suddenly passing through the numerous stones and trees in the middle, causing them to break and shatter, scattering in all directions.
Before the aftershocks had subsided, they charged directly into the battlefield in the lower left corner along this direction!
Subsequently, the two Battle Kings in the lower left battlefield quickly took action, dispersing the energy impact from the upper right battlefield.
At the same time, these two fighting kings did not forget to confront their opponent head-on—they even compared who could disperse more energy.
Therefore, although these four areas were separated by the power of the formation, there was actually nothing blocking them. The energy from different areas could impact other areas, putting great pressure on the two sides that were fighting there, and forcing them to be on guard and react quickly at any time.
Of course, this is not a problem at all for the Fighting Kings.
Such sparring matches have no specific rules; aside from both sides wanting to suppress each other, they are mostly about honing skills.
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Zhong Cai leaned slightly against Wu Shaogan, looked around, and then looked away.
He transmitted his voice with a hint of curiosity.
[Old Wu, why aren't you challenging the two former Fighting Kings? Do you think they're useless?]
Wu Shao chuckled, responding with considerable confidence.
The main difference between me and them lies in our cultivation level. If I were to fight them, they would likely suppress me by a small cultivation level, and I wouldn't gain much experience from it; I would just be "swallowing the fruit whole." It would be better for me to break through one or two more small cultivation levels, further improve my combat power, and then challenge them to a duel, so I could "chew and digest" the experience more thoroughly.
Zhong Cai thought it made a lot of sense.
That's true. When others use their companion treasures, they get a greater power boost. Although Old Wu's combat skills are no less than theirs, his companion treasures don't provide enough boost when their moves collide. As a result, the power of his moves is brutally suppressed by his opponent, and the nourishment he gets from it is very meager.
It's not worth fighting the two former Kings right now.
Someone with Lao Wu's combat talent would gain the most from their first battle, so it's not worth wasting it here.
Zhong Cai nodded.
[Old Wu needs to break through soon, otherwise, if those two reach the Palace Establishment stage, it'll be like he's just filling in for them, which is a bit embarrassing.]
Upon hearing this, Wu Shaogan couldn't help but smile.
[Don't worry, A-Cai. The first two Fighting Kings gave me treasures to communicate with them. I'll send them a message later and challenge them to a duel before I build the palace.]
Zhong Cai laughed.
Old Wu, you're being a bit arrogant.
Wu Shaogan smiled at him.
Does A-Cai dislike my arrogance?
If she weren't out in the open, Zhong Cai would have practically jumped for joy, her mind racing with excitement.
【I absolutely love it!】
Wu Shaogan smiled calmly.
[I like what A-Cai likes the most.]
Zhong Cai returned a big smile.
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The two exchanged glances and had already begun their conversation.
They then continued watching the game.
As always, Wu Shaogan would explain things to Zhong Cai in detail whenever he couldn't see them clearly.
Zhong Cai listened attentively and took careful notes, pondering and analyzing the information in her mind in preparation for her future cultivation after the fusion.
While Wu Shaogan was still on the field, he could give Zhong Cai some good explanations. But once he was off the field, even if Zhong Cai stared wide-eyed, he could only sense Wu Shaogan's approximate location. At that point, he wouldn't be able to see how his opponent was performing or how Wu Shaogan was specifically responding.
Wu Shaogan pondered for a moment, then suddenly remembered something.
[Ah Cai, when I was drawing cards before, there seemed to be a vertical eye among the level 5 resources.]
Zhong Cai was taken aback.
Although his own cultivation level is only at the Suspended Illumination stage, it seems that because he has extracted too many good things from the pill essence he has accumulated through alchemy, his main attention is always on those high-level treasures... Moreover, since they haven't opened any more blind box shops yet, he doesn't need to stock up on goods, so he hasn't looked at them in detail.
Now that I think about it carefully, it seems like there really is such a thing.
So Zhong Cai took it out.
It is indeed a vertical eye, seemingly made of metal or jade, which is quite unique.
Wu Shao chuckled dryly.
[Put it on your forehead; it seems to help with watching the game.]
Zhong Cai also remembered it, so he pressed the thing to his forehead and then poured in his Xuan power.
In an instant, the vertical eye obediently stuck there.
At the same moment, Zhong Cai felt a cool sensation rush to his brain, making him exceptionally clear-headed.
Wu Shaogan offered a reminder.
【Ah Cai, take a look at any of the scenes.】
Zhong Cai immediately did as instructed.
He then discovered that the two shadowy figures that had been fighting indistinctly before had now transformed into two graceful women.
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The woman in blue held a very elaborately designed, colorful glass umbrella. Every time she spun the umbrella, layers of precious light flowed out from it, transforming into countless dense, seemingly light-based nets that enveloped the numerous stones and trees.
The woman in palace attire held a bowl, from which endless radiance was poured out, as if a sea of light had been unleashed from all directions, sweeping towards the silk nets... Wherever it passed, the silk nets were completely swallowed up.
However, no matter how many silk threads are dispersed by the sea of light, the glass umbrella will release more precious light, which will transform into silk threads, endlessly and in a continuous cycle.
What they were actually using were their own secret techniques, but they relied on each other's companion treasures.
Moreover, the two did not simply stand still and "collide" with each other.
The reason Zhong Cai couldn't see them was because they were constantly changing positions using the terrain of the stone forest, each trying to launch the most powerful attack from the most concealed spot.
Both sides possessed extremely powerful profound energy, and despite their rapid and continuous exertion, they were able to maintain their strength without showing any signs of exhaustion.
Clearly, the two have some similarities in their studies, so they are both eager to spar with each other, and they can indeed get the greatest help from each other. Even if they were to compete with other Battle Kings, even the top-ranked Battle Kings, the effect of a match would not be comparable to that of each other.
Because of this, the stalemate between the two will last for quite some time.
They probably need to show off all the progress they've made since sparring with their opponent last year before they can even feel satisfied.
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This vertical eye is indeed very useful.
After observing the battle with the help of this object, Zhong Cai was able to quickly see what kind of secret techniques the two women were using, and he could also discern some of the mysteries and skills they employed.
[Thank goodness Old Wu remembered! It really worked!]
Wu Shaogan has gentle features.
As long as it works.
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The battles in all four areas were incredibly fierce.
Apart from Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan, all the other Dou Wangs had also chosen a particular stone tree to settle on.
The Battle Kings wouldn't bother setting up any formations; at worst, they could simply switch to another tree once the stone tree they were in was affected. They were completely fearless. But the Pill Kings were different. Every single one of them was extremely protective of their lives, and they had all sorts of defensive items, making them absolutely safe.
Unsurprisingly, the vast majority of cultivators chose to reside in the center of the "田" (field) character.
Everyone thinks that the best location is one where you can see wherever you want.
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After about an hour, two Battle Kings finally exhausted their profound energy, and then a new pair of challengers took to the stage.
This game was different from the previous ones, which were evenly matched.
Instead, it's about lower-ranked teams challenging higher-ranked teams.
The person who was challenged to a duel was also very familiar; it was none other than the tall, strong, and fierce Zhao Yuan.
Anyone who dares to challenge Zhao Yuan despite being no match for him will generally not last more than a few rounds against him. At best, they'll end up with bruises and swelling, and at worst, they'll break countless bones. The unlucky ones just happen to run into Zhao Yuan when he's really into the heat of battle, and then he really doesn't care about anything, and it's not uncommon for him to tear off several arms.
The one who dared to challenge them was a tall, burly woman.
Her muscles were very firm, but she still maintained a relatively graceful physique. Although she was indeed a bit muscular, she was still considered a bodybuilder and did not look bad because of her height and strength.
This woman has a very strong presence.
She is Tu Feng, ranked forty-second, possessed by the soul of a giant elephant beast.
Tu Feng is very strong in close combat, but perhaps because she has some resonance with the beast soul, she is actually more skilled at footwork—each step she takes can unleash a terrifying amount of power.
So much so that every time Tu Feng faced a sparring opponent, she really wanted to kick them, but she couldn't easily do so, because if she did, it might directly kill someone—unlike now when facing the Dou Wangs, she could do whatever she wanted.
Tu Feng took the initiative to challenge Zhao Yuan, wanting to fight him to the death.
For Tu Feng, he would never be satisfied if he couldn't trample on the giant elephant at will.
Even if Zhao Yuan went crazy and tried to pull her arm, it didn't matter. It wasn't the first time she had fought someone and lost arms and legs. At worst, she could just take some pills and they would grow back.
As long as she can improve because of this, losing half of her physical body would be worth it!
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As soon as they entered the arena, Tu Feng and Zhao Yuan simultaneously released a portion of their beast soul power, causing corresponding characteristics to appear on their bodies.
Both of them simultaneously rose to a height of over two zhang (approximately 6.6 meters). One, with his long arms and legs, unleashed punches like the wind, bombarding relentlessly; the other leaped directly, kicking his feet in rapid succession, stomping fiercely in mid-air.
In just a moment, the two had already clashed and fought fiercely.
They appeared to be fighting hand-to-hand, but in reality, they were shrouded in a terrifying aura. Every punch and kick was accompanied by a violent collision of auras, producing a dull, explosive sound.
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At first glance, Zhong Cai seemed to see a giant elephant standing proudly and roaring behind them, and a giant ape standing behind them pounding its chest and roaring, revealing such a strange phenomenon!
The giant elephants and giant apes seemed to be fighting in the void.
Extremely fierce.
Zhong Cai felt a surge of excitement watching it.
When these fighting kings get into a fight, each one is more terrifying than the last.
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The other three regions also played one match after some time, and then the players were changed again.
And so, about two or three games passed.
After another area was cleared out, a tall and slender young Battle King entered the arena and looked towards Zhong and Wu.
Zhong Cai gently nudged Wu Shaogan and said with a smile, "It's your turn."
Wu Shaogan glanced at Zhong Cai gently, and in the blink of an eye, he was already opposite the young Dou Wang.
The figure next to Zhong Cai suddenly disappeared, leaving a sense of emptiness, but soon he was fully focused on anticipating the battle between Lao Wu and the other Fighting Kings!
He recognized the current young fighting king as You Lie, who was ranked seventeenth.
Yu Lie's companion treasure is a peacock-shaped fire fan with one hundred and eight feathers.
These feathers come from six different types of peacocks, but without exception, they are all fire-element peacocks.
Yu Lie himself is also of the fire attribute, and after using this fan, he works perfectly with it, and the secret techniques he unleashes are extremely powerful.
The reason You Lie wanted to challenge Wu Shaogan was because he valued Wu Shaogan's archery skills the most.
You Lie wanted to know how Wu Shaogan's archery would break through his secret technique if he used the Peacock Flowing Fire Fan at full power; he also wanted to know whether his Peacock Flowing Fire Fan could pose a threat to Wu Shaogan given his speed.
Having experienced the attacks from this third-ranked Fighting King, he was naturally able to find more weaknesses in himself.
He had previously challenged Chao Hanxiao and Weng Yuxian, and after narrowly escaping death from their hands, he indeed benefited greatly.
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Wu Shaogan made no move.
This is an unspoken rule: when two fighting kings spar, the one with the lower ranking goes first.
Yu Lie understood perfectly, and without the slightest hesitation, he took out the Peacock Flowing Fire Fan and instantly fanned it forward—
In the blink of an eye, terrifying streams of fire erupted, each feather releasing a massive fireball that shot through the air, attacking Wu Shaogan like a meteor shower.
Wu Shaogan swayed slightly, and then disappeared completely.
Yu Lie's pupils suddenly contracted.
Wow, so fast!
Even with his keen eyesight, he couldn't find where he disappeared from—but the King of Fighters was no pushover. He abandoned his visual inspection and instead used his combat instincts to sense things, instantly turning his head to look at a place about several dozen feet to his right.
At the same time, a chilling sense of danger emanated from there.
The countless meteor showers failed to find Wu Shaogan himself; instead, they all fell on the stone forest where Wu Shaogan had originally been, burning the stones and trees there and turning it into scorched earth.
Wu Shaogan's figure appeared and disappeared, but You Lie saw it. The chilling feeling just now came from the long arrow on Wu Shaogan's bowstring, which was as bright as the sun!
Yu Lie instinctively shifted his body and simultaneously swung his hand in Wu Shaogan's direction.
An even more powerful burst of firepower erupted, already gathering as it surged forward...
However, they were unable to successfully converge.
It was unclear how Wu Shaogan drew the bowstring or how he shot the arrow, but when You Lie appeared in another direction, he saw a terrifying light instantly transform into hundreds of rays of light.
Each ray of light collided with the fiery power released by Yu Lie with perfect precision.
There was a "poof" sound.
After the two forces collided, they both disappeared.
There was absolutely no aftershock left.
You Lie made the first move, and Wu Shaogan retaliated. So, it is undoubtedly clear who was operating this incredibly precise control.
Wu Shaogan's control was terrifying. He was able to foresee the possible changes the moment the fire was fanned out, and make a decision instantly, manipulating his arrows with such precision!
Perhaps it wasn't calculation at all, but rather his combat instincts that were actively analyzing and reacting.
You Lie personally experienced how terrifying Wu Shaogan was.
Even though he didn't come into contact with the arrows at all thanks to the protection of the flowing fire power, he still felt an indescribable, magnificent beauty the moment they shot towards him—
Yu Lie was somewhat taken aback.
Even just drawing the bowstring, Wu Shaogan exerted an extremely strong sense of pressure on him, almost like a shadow, or like a mountain collapsing, which was quite terrifying.
So much so that Yu Lie almost didn't react in time.
However, as a Battle King, You Lie's shock was brief. He quickly regained his composure and continued his next attack.
His companion treasure is a fan, which You Lie has mastered to an unparalleled degree.
With the fan in hand, You Lie fiercely unleashed his secret technique. With each wave of his fan, several, even dozens or hundreds of feathers burst forth. Some formed objects that resembled throwing knives and whistled away, while others intertwined to create a sea of fire in front of You Lie, serving as an extremely powerful defense. This forced Wu Shaogan to defend against the flying knife attacks while simultaneously breaking through them.
The further the battle progressed, the more urgent Yu Lie's reactions became, with a hint of anxiety in them.
However, Wu Shaogan remained calm throughout.
It was almost impossible to see where he would stop or when he would suddenly shoot an arrow.
However, You Lie could only sense the wind as Wu Shaogan moved through the air; he couldn't see Wu Shaogan's true figure. Each time he roughly guessed Wu Shaogan's movements, Wu Shaogan was always able to hide in the shadows and attack You Lie with his archery skills.
Yu Lie was furious at this fighting style that almost blinded him, but he quickly calmed down.
Since his goal was to hone himself by using Wu Douwang, he should be happier the more the opponent displayed abilities far beyond ordinary people. Let's keep fighting!
Yu Lie continued without hesitation.
He's still unleashing his ultimate move, still disregarding resource consumption, and still always striking first—his behavior is almost bordering on madness.
But that's understandable.
Yu Lie was just getting carried away with the fight.
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After many rounds of back-and-forth, Zhong Cai smiled to herself, watching as her old man Wu pressed forward step by step, causing You Lie to retreat steadily.
However, Yu Lie was simply too tenacious, persisting in the fierce battle in an attempt to regain the initiative.
Unfortunately, Wu Shaogan remained in control until You Lie released all his feathers.
The final result was...
The peacock-shaped fire fan looks like it's bald.
It's a bit ugly.
Yu Lie's lips twitched, and he hesitated whether he should continue to embarrass himself.
But having tried everything he could, he ultimately chose to admit defeat and sincerely thanked Wu Shaogan for the many insights he had gained.
That's absolutely true.
After fighting Wu Shaogan, You Lie indeed saw several of his shortcomings and found the direction for him to improve in the future.
Then, Yu Lie slipped away and sat down in a secluded spot among the rocks and trees nearby.
After all that work, You Lie left the area, rested his chin on his folding fan, and assumed a spectator's stance.
Immediately afterwards, another person flashed over and entered the area, confronting Wu Shaogan.
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Zhong Cai observes this new challenger.
He is the Fourteenth Fighting King, wielding a Sky-Supporting Ruler, but when he uses it, it is like wielding a sword. However, as the color of the ruler changes, it can also release different kinds of exotic energy.
Every time Wu Shaogan draws the bowstring, he can directly eliminate the overwhelming alien energy.
After two or three hundred rounds, the battle ended with Wu Shaogan's hard bow pressed against the throat of the Fourteenth Prince.
The Fourteenth Fighting King was defeated.
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The twenty-second Fighting King enters the arena to battle Wu Shaogan.
This being, skilled in long-range techniques, wielded the Thunderstorm Gourd, spewing out countless bolts of lightning that transformed into a rolling pool of thunder, burning down a large area of the surrounding stone forest.
This move was undoubtedly intended to prevent Wu Shaogan from using the stone forest to evade the lightning attacks, forcing him to rely on his astonishing speed to avoid the lightning strikes whenever they reached him.
Wu Shaogan's physique has increased again, and even though lightning occasionally grazes his body, it does not cause him any injury.
The Twenty-Two Fighting Kings used this opportunity to engage in several rounds of maneuvering with Wu Shaogan.
She originally thought that Wu Shaogan's archery skills carried extreme yang energy. If he were to use archery to fight her Thunder Pool, it would be easy for them to interact and trigger a terrifying explosion that would destroy everything around them. Therefore, it would be difficult for Wu Shaogan to use archery to "eliminate" her from afar.
However, although Wu Shaogan did not use archery, he swiftly dodged several lightning strikes and arrived in front of the Twenty-Two Fighting Kings. He then used his strong bow to cut up and down, snatching the lightning gourd from her hands.
Without the gourd, the Twenty-Two Fighting Kings, who also possessed several lightning-related secret techniques, immediately conjured several ferocious lightning beasts that frantically pounced on Wu Shaogan.
Wu Shaogan rose into the air, and before the thunder beast could ascend into the sky, he stretched out his arms and gently pulled the bowstring. Suddenly, the arrow glowed with blood-red light, and what was released after the bowstring was released were several blood-red dragons, which fiercely fought with the thunder beast.
Both types of beasts were very powerful and quickly engaged in battle.
Wu Shaogan bent down and quickly appeared near the Twenty-Two Fighting Kings, unleashing fifty or sixty punches without mercy.
The fists were as fast as afterimages. The Twenty-Two Battle Kings were not skilled in this art and were immediately confused by the fist shadows, unable to block all of them. At the critical moment, she managed to recall the Thunderstorm Gourd and forcibly block it in front of her, thus preventing Wu Shaogan from punching her on the head.
If it really hits his head... the Twenty-Two Battle King had a feeling that he would probably be knocked unconscious.
Thankfully, it hasn't happened yet.
The Twenty-Two Fighting Kings ceased their fighting and repeatedly swiped their gourd mouths at Wu Shaogan, unleashing a barrage of lightning to attack him.
Wu Shaogan suddenly landed on the still-existing crimson dragon head.
The crimson dragon bent down and devoured the lightning.
Perhaps because it didn't carry any special power like Wu Shaogan's usual archery, the blood dragon not only suffered no harm after being devoured, but also vaguely gained some benefit from the lightning.
Then, the twenty-two-year-old Dou Wang exhausted too much of his Xuan power and was no match for Wu Shaogan, so he admitted defeat and left the stage.
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By this time, Wu Shaogan had dealt with three challengers in succession and won all three matches.
Although Wu Shaogan always appeared very composed, and indeed he was, he was facing a Dou Wang-level challenger, and each match consumed a great deal of his Xuan energy.
Even he needs to pause and recover now.
Therefore, Wu Shaogan did not wait for his opponent to appear, but instead leaped back to Zhong Cai's side.
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The previous three battles were not only watched very carefully by Zhong Cai, but also attracted the attention of many other Fighting Kings.
During this period, Wu Shaogan also used many secret techniques.
Sometimes, seemingly simple archery techniques actually contain many mysteries, the essence of archery, and Wu Shaogan's own understanding of archery, making them difficult for opponents to deal with.
The blood-red dragon was a secret technique that Wu Shaogan created after gaining insights during his time at the Azure Dragon Academy. With his master Jiang Chongguang carefully overseeing it, and after a considerable amount of time refining it, many redundant and clumsy layers were removed over time, simplifying the entire technique into a single blood dragon.
Now, Wu Shaogan can release the Blood Dragon naturally as soon as he draws the bowstring.
Blood Dragon itself was controlled by Wu Shaogan, and could fight with extreme agility, as if Wu Shaogan had contracted a powerful rare beast, which cooperated with him seamlessly and swiftly repelled the enemy.
The secrets of archery often lie in simply drawing the bow, but the real difference lies in the meaning and power carried by the arrow itself after it is released.
They are often very well concealed.
Archery itself can have countless variations. It is even unknown whether Wu Shaogan will shoot arrows at the same time, in succession, or in some other way after drawing the bowstring. Similarly, it is not easy to tell how many arrows Wu Shaogan shoots each time.
Many of the fighting kings actually had their own suspicions about each other, and even made a few bets.
But in the end, the predictions could never be made accurately...
More often than not, the Fighting Kings were whispering about Wu Shaogan's archery skills. They were knowledgeable and experienced, and could often tell how dangerous the power of an arrow was.
Furthermore, the Third Fighting King's archery skills were too varied to predict. However, as the arrows were continuously fired, they could analyze the energy contained within them and work with their companions to decipher them. They would go back and forth to determine whether they could cope with such archery techniques, and if not, whether they could escape unscathed.
The Fighting Kings were all very willing to analyze and study Wu Shaogan's abilities.
Some even secretly simulated Wu Shaogan's next possible move, trying to figure out what they could gain from it.
Such research has often occurred in the past when facing the first and second Fighting Kings.
Now it's Wu Shao's turn.
However, Wu Shaogan is resting now. When the top two Dou Wangs come down to accept the challenge later, the other Dou Wangs will also study the skills of these two Dou Wangs, learn from them, and find their shortcomings.
At that time, Wu Shaogan himself will also analyze their combat techniques. Although he may not discuss them with other Dou Wangs, he can take the opportunity to record a video of the two former Dou Wangs and put it in the Danwu Sky Screen after returning... which can earn him a wave of War God Points.
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At that moment, as if telepathically connected with Wu Shaogan, Zhong Cai stood up to greet him the moment he appeared.
When Wu Shaogan stood in front of Zhong Cai very quickly, Zhong Cai raised her arm and helped Wu Shaogan up.
Wu Shaogan smiled and said, "I'm not actually that tired."
Zhong Cai snorted lightly: "I said you're tired, so you're tired."
Wu Shaogan chuckled and honestly replied, "I'll take the pill right away."
Zhong Cai then let Wu Shaogan go and sat down with him.
Wu Shaogan indeed decisively took out healing pills and Rainbow Pills, and stuffed them directly into his mouth.
Zhong Cai was satisfied.
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Next, Wu Shaogan treated his injuries and recovered while watching the battle with Zhong Cai.
Zhong Cai still had his eyes glued to the wall, but Wu Shaogan still explained the fighting techniques to him.
Each of the Fighting Kings possesses a strong fighting spirit. In addition to analyzing their moves, Wu Shaogan also needs to explain their fighting logic and various techniques used in combat.
Zhong Cai listened attentively and pondered the words carefully.
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Once Wu Shaogan has fully recovered and the battle is over, he will return to the field.
Extremely fast movement, unparalleled physical strength, terrifying archery skills, ever-changing combat reactions, and secret techniques that allow for freedom of movement as if one were a living creature...
Wu Shaogan displayed all sorts of methods.
The fighting kings didn't miss a single one; they saw everything perfectly clearly.
Generally speaking, they were able to come up with quite a few strategies for fighting Wu Shaogan, and they were mentally simulating how to deal with each of his moves.
But whenever they pondered this, many Battle Kings would be horrified to discover that they were just like Wu Shaogan's opponents in the arena, completely unable to resist, and would even become extremely embarrassed!
Only the top two Fighting Kings fully understood Wu Shaogan's fighting logic.
Their combat talent is equally terrifying. They can quickly perceive combat objectives that some Battle Kings cannot understand, and they often resonate with Wu Shaogan.
However, as the two observed more and more, they also discovered that Wu Shaogan often had flashes of inspiration during battles, and after each flash, he would improve again, and in the next battle, he would have a more powerful battle strategy, and his strength would increase little by little.
Chao Hanxiao and Weng Yuxian were both somewhat shocked.
In the past, when they used their skills, it often amazed other martial arts practitioners.
They themselves didn't think much of it. On the contrary, after accepting a few challenges, they felt that those fighting kings with relatively lower rankings seemed to be a bit slow at times, unable to process their ideas and struggling to understand some of their fighting strategies.
This time, however, it was the two Battle Kings who noticed, and it was they who were a little slow to react.
Although this "slight" difference is really just a tiny bit, for example, after seeing a certain combat strategy of Wu Shaogan, they did not understand it instantly, but paused for half a breath before suddenly realizing it... This "tiny" difference already means that their combat talent is slightly inferior to Wu Shaogan's.
The two fighting kings were naturally unwilling to accept this.
But they also understood that this was the truth: Wu Shaogan's potential was indeed higher than theirs.
If they weren't so reluctant to use their cultivation level to suppress others, they would have loved to personally fight Wu Shaogan.
After a while...
Chao Hanxiao sighed softly, "Let's follow Brother Wu's suggestion and have a friendly spar with him before we build the palace."
This time, Weng Yuxian did not deliberately oppose Chao Hanxiao, but readily agreed.
Now, the only person Weng Yuxian wants to surpass has changed from Chao Hanxiao to both him and Wu Shaogan.
Although Wu Shaogan is currently ranked third, it is clear that he will soon transform his accumulated experience into combat power.
As if she had thought of something, Weng Yuxian suddenly said, "If my ranking drops any month, I will definitely go to the Temple of War God to find Wu Douwang and have a real match with him."
Chao Hanxiao nodded in agreement, saying, "If he ranks first first... then I will too."
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The atmosphere of battle is growing increasingly intense.
The battlefields in the four regions have never ceased.
The fighting champions had all fought more than once, with some having fought at least two or three times.
The one who fought the most was naturally Wu Shaogan.
As the number of matches increased, Wu Shaogan's attacks became increasingly unpredictable. Many Battle Kings who had just learned a lot about Wu Shaogan's fighting strategies earlier still had to figure them out in every match.
Wu Shaogan's fighting style has several variations in almost every match.
The stronger the opponent, the more changes there will be.
then……
Min Zhao lost to him.
Cui Yushou, Zhao Qianyun, and Zhao Yuan lost to him.
Yao Pipa still lost to him.
Perhaps because she was somewhat unconvinced, Ba Yuelian took the initiative to challenge Wu Shaogan to a duel.
Ba Yue Lian was indeed more difficult to deal with than Wu Shao Gan's other opponents. She wielded the pipa with great force during the battle, but her physical strength was still much weaker than Wu Shao Gan's. Whenever she used a secret technique, Wu Shao Gan could usually break it with one or more arrows.
When she used her sonic attack, Wu Shaogan pulled the bowstring, producing a piercing sound that was even more terrifying than the pipa sonic attack, almost instantly destroying all the sound waves.
After a fierce battle lasting more than half an hour, Ba Yuelian had no choice but to admit defeat.
This further demonstrates the prestige of the Sky Ranking; Wu Shaogan truly surpasses Ba Yuelian in every aspect.
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The sparring between the fighting kings lasted for two or three days and nights.
Wu Shaogan never suffered a defeat, and every fighting king who fought against him was able to make up for many of his shortcomings afterward.
Gradually, the many fighting kings and Wu Shaogan seemed to become more familiar with each other.
Previously, only about ten people who had traded with the couple knew him; now, those who are familiar with him are those who are truly impressed by his fighting prowess.
Many fighting masters exchanged contact information with Wu Shaogan.
Some people, like Chao Hanxiao and Weng Yuxian, even gave Wu Shaogan more convenient communication tools.
Being able to contact each other means that if any of the fighting kings encounter any situations that require manpower or assistance, they can contact each other to discuss them—and if they are compatible, they might even become friends.
This is how many friendships are established between fighting kings.
However, Wu Shaogan found it difficult to get along with people of similar temperaments—except for Zhong Cai.
As for dealing with other people...
It's not that the other people have bad personalities, but Wu Shaogan is difficult to get along with.
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In countless battles, not all of them are for the purpose of increasing strength.
There are always some matches where the two sides have some personal grudges between them.
For example, there are some melodramatic stories that happen between the Battle Kings themselves...
For example, there was a dramatic incident involving a Battle King and his relative, which led to a fight between the two Battle Kings. One of them was particularly ruthless and filled with anger.
In such fights, the use of secret techniques may not be particularly outstanding, but they are often quite intense, and the fighting styles tend to be either ruthless or filled with grief and indignation. Once the fight is over, someone will always be covered in blood.
All of this was witnessed by onlookers, sparking another round of discussion...
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Finally, all the fighting ended.
Zhong Cai let out a breath.
It was the owner, Choi Woo-soo, who showed up and treated everyone to another meal.
There have already been three small banquets, and the hospitality has been exceptionally attentive. During the sparring sessions between the fighting kings, Cui Yushou even had his attendants bring food and water for the guests to enjoy. They could also order their own food if they wished.
It was time for the many Battle Kings, Pill Kings, and other cultivators to leave.
Cui Yushou personally rode a magnificent giant bird, which carried everyone out of the city.
The cultivators had talked enough these past few days, so they had nothing more to say and bid farewell to Cui Yushou.
The War God Hall and the Spirit Immortal Sect were no exception.
Fu Jinshao took out the huge warship, carrying Zhong Cai and his wife, as well as two junior brothers and sisters who were comparable to the bottom of the list, and quickly flew out of the range of Tianling Imperial City, plunging into the vast sky.
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A certain plain.
Fu Jinshao paused slightly after hearing what his two junior brothers, Zhong and Wu, had said.
"Do you two junior brothers intend to travel back and gain experience along the way?"
Zhong Cai nodded with a smile and said, "We haven't been out for a long time and we're feeling restless, so this is a good opportunity for us to go out together."
Fu Jinshao hesitated and said, "Junior Brother Zhong is alright, but Junior Brother Wu's image has already spread throughout the continent. If he goes out like this, he will definitely be discovered by others, which will probably be very dangerous."
Zhong Cai waved his hand and said, "Don't worry about that! I have pills that can change one's appearance. I don't have many people who know me, so I won't pretend. I can give Shao Gan the few disguise pills I have saved."
He did indeed possess a Level 5 Disguise Pill, but he hadn't needed it for training before, so Zhong Cai hadn't focused on researching this type of pill. The one he was currently taking out was a gift from Zhong Cai's master, Sang Yunchu, intended to make things easier for his disciple when traveling. It was a perfect fit for him now.
Hearing Zhong Cai's words, Fu Jinshao felt somewhat relieved.
Cultivators walk their own path. After expressing his concern, Fu Jinshao didn't feel obligated to forcibly keep the Zhong Wu couple within the territory.
However, Fu Jinshao still gave many more instructions.
Fu Jinshao pointed out every detail that needed to be noted during his travels and experiences.
Fu Jinshao further instructed that after the two set off, the gourd dwelling should never be combined into one again, otherwise it would be very troublesome—the two accompanying Nirvana incarnations were only separated at that time, otherwise if they encountered danger and had to be separated, the safety of the other person would be overlooked.
Lianqiao and Hezong also shared their experiences and offered the same earnest advice.
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Zhong Cai knew this was concern from her fellow disciples, and she accepted it all—regardless of whether she would encounter the troubles they had mentioned in the future, it was always good to listen to the experiences of those who had been through it.
Since Zhong Cai listened attentively, Wu Shaogan also listened attentively to the end.
Then, the two naturally thanked their senior brothers and sisters.
Then, it was time to part ways.
The senior students were naturally quite reluctant to part with Zhong and Wu, but now they still had to wave goodbye.
High in the sky, a gigantic roc blotted out the sun.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan sat cross-legged on the back of the giant roc and waved to the group.
The senior students stood on the deck of the warship, waving in unison.
The giant roc, with its enormous wings flapping, quickly headed towards a nearby city.
The warships were heading in a slightly different direction from Qingyu's.
After all, the senior students didn't have anything they wanted to inquire about or buy.
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After everyone left, Zhong Cai comfortably nestled herself into Wu Shaogan's arms.
Wu Shaogan patted Zhong Cai's head, lowered his head, and kissed him on the cheek.
Zhong Cai chuckled, tilted her head back, and kissed Wu Shaogan as well.
The two had a plan: on their way back, they would search for the remaining two types of level-nine refining materials, both earth and wood types, and then find a safe place to upgrade the ancient city.
With no one around, Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan didn't make any big moves, but their hugging and cuddling showed their intimacy.
When they were almost there and the city was not far away, Zhong Cai quickly took out a bottle of pills, poured out one, and gave it to Wu Shaogan to take.
Wu Shaogan ate it directly.
Zhong Cai then said with a hint of melancholy, "Old Wu, once you change your appearance, you won't look like this anymore."
Wu Shaogan chuckled and said, "Does A-Cai think I'm too ugly after I've disguised myself?"
Zhong Cai shook her head, then nodded.
Wu Shaogan immediately looked at him.
Zhong Cai sighed and explained, "Old Wu could never be ugly in my eyes, so what's there to complain about?" He sighed again and continued, "I just accidentally thought of a very ugly face, and that made me feel ugly myself."
Wu Shaogan: "..."
puff.
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The disguise pill took effect quickly.
Wu Shaogan was burning hot all over, but he also knew very well that this was a sign that his entire posture was changing.
If he wanted to become a certain way, he only needed to imagine what he looked like while the drug was working through his body.
Without hesitation, Wu Shaogan pondered and slowly created a concrete image of himself—the most important thing was that it absolutely could not resemble his original appearance in any way, and he also had to be careful not to overlap with the Sky Kings.
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Zhong Cai watched as her husband's appearance changed continuously.
Firstly, a slightly duller, less fair complexion makes one look a level below their usual standard.
Then the facial features are quickly developed, and the position and size of the eyes, ears, mouth and nose are carefully adjusted... but this can easily result in a shape that doesn't resemble anything else.
Fortunately, Wu Shaogan is very good at controlling himself, and this is also true when it comes to sculpting faces.
Soon, the facial features were properly arranged, and when combined, they created a cold and sharp appearance.
He's still handsome.
Zhong Cai's eyes lit up.
Although he preferred Lao Wu's original appearance, which was incomparably handsome, if Lao Wu occasionally changed his image and became a handsome man of this caliber, wouldn't he be able to create many more Lao Wu in different costumes?
Role-playing is fine too!
I never thought of playing it this way before... what a pity.
As soon as Wu Shaogan opened his eyes, he was met with Zhong Caizhuo's bright, enigmatic gaze.
Zhong Cai's smile was dazzling.
Wu Shaogan: "..."
He knew Zhong Cai so well that he immediately understood her thoughts.
Wu Shaogan felt a little helpless, but also a little amused.
Then, he pinched Zhong Cai's cheek and said, "Okay."
Zhong Cai's smile became even brighter.
This smile seemed to have no shadows at all, quite clean, making people feel good about it after seeing it... But only Wu Shaogan knew that it had nothing to do with purity and cleanliness.
Zhong Cai smiled and raised her hand, covering her husband's face.
Now that the effects of the elixir have been fully exerted, the appearance has been fixed—if it is not repeatedly washed with a specific medicinal solution, it will remain in its current state for up to three months, making it of top quality!
It's very convenient.
Zhong Cai was now rubbing Wu Shaogan's face back and forth, admiring him very carefully.
With this disguise, Lao Wu's entire demeanor seemed to have changed.
The old Wu used to be very gentle, but now he seems to exude an aura of "don't touch me".
But without a doubt, Zhong Cai likes any image of her own husband, Lao Wu.
He himself was even wondering if he should change his expression and personality.
Wouldn't it be more interesting if both of them pretended to be something they liked?
But never mind, the most urgent thing is to get those two resources, then we can upgrade the ancient city.
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Wu Shaogan let him rub him back and forth, but suddenly said, "I have business to attend to now. After we return to Lingxian Sect, Acai can study this kind of pill first, so that we will have enough for future use."
Zhong Cai had no objections whatsoever and readily agreed: "Of course!"
Even for the sake of future convenience, this thing is indispensable—the ones Master gave us will be gone in no time!
Zhong Cai nudged Wu Shaogan's arm and said with a smile, "Then, Old Wu, think more about what you can transform into, and we'll try it out later?"
Wu Shaogan chuckled, but still agreed, "Okay."
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Before they knew it, Qingyu had brought the two of them to the largest and most prosperous city in the vicinity.
It is still a second-tier city.
The city was crowded with people, and the cultivators coming and going were all quite powerful.
You can often see cultivators at the fifth or sixth level coming and going, and a few at the seventh level as well.
After observing for some time, Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan felt that life in the city was relatively stable, and various transactions should also be stable.
There should be a large shopping area inside?
The two didn't think much of it; since they were both by each other's side, it didn't matter what happened.
but……
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan each summoned a level seven puppet.
Level 8 is a bit too ostentatious, but if it's only level 7, it can show that they have an extraordinary background and that they are not to be bullied easily.
Two puppets faithfully guarded the rear.
Next, Qingyu landed.
Zhong Cai waved his hand.
Qingyu floated over very lightly and rested her little head on Zhong Cai's shoulder.
Seeing that Qingyu had instantly shrunk to the size of a dumpling, Zhong Cai picked it up and placed it on her right shoulder.
In the other beast sac, another small creature seemed to have discovered something and was stirring restlessly.
Wu Shaogan also casually took it out and placed it on Zhong Cai's other shoulder.
Zhong Cai: "..."
He couldn't help but let out a soft hum.
"Old Wu, you're not sharing any of the burden with me..."
“Ah Cai, they all want to climb onto your shoulder.”
Zhong Cai felt happy again.
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The line at the city gate was quite long, and Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan stood at the very back, waiting for inspection.
Regardless of their cultivation level, all the cultivators around them lined up obediently.
Judging from the looks of it, the city is well-managed.
Once inside the city, there should be at least a basic guarantee of safety.
Before long, the line kept getting shorter, and the two of them were still standing at the front.
There is an entrance fee for this city, but it is not expensive; each cultivator only needs to pay one Xuanzhu.
Zhong Cai casually tossed two over.
Then, he grabbed Wu Shaogan and excitedly went into the city.
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Inside the city gate, many cultivators of low cultivation levels were waiting near the city wall.
Whenever they see someone entering the city and then pausing for a moment, they react quickly and maintain their best image, looking in the direction of the person entering the city, and some even take the initiative to offer themselves up.
Just like now.
A burly man, who looked quite imposing, came over with a rather clear voice.
However, when he asked the question, his tone was very polite, which didn't quite match his rugged appearance.
"You two are new to this place, aren't you? Would you be interested in hiring a guide? The cost is about one Xuanzhu per day."
Zhong Cai looked at the burly man and felt that he had a decent demeanor, so she readily said, "Then take us in."
The burly man was overjoyed and quickly said, "Please, gentlemen. There's nothing in this entire city that I don't know." He suddenly remembered that he hadn't introduced himself yet, so he quickly said a few words, "My name is Qu Chuan, and I'm from this city."
Zhong Cai nodded: "Thank you, Brother Qu."
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Qu Chuan led the two of them into a main street.
As they walked, Qu Chuan gave a general introduction to the city, including the distribution of the major powers that had influence.
Judging from Qu Chuan's subtle expressions, one can see that he has a great deal of respect for those forces, which basically confirms that these forces have a good reputation and have managed the entire city quite well.
They are currently still within the territory of the Tianling Dynasty.
These factions all have people who have been granted official positions, allowing them to legitimately and mutually check each other in managing and maintaining the city.
The Tianling Dynasty's management of the entire country should be quite good.
At least Cui Yushou, a prominent figure who made it onto the Sky Ranking, was quite thoughtful and meticulous in all aspects, and his interpersonal skills were excellent.
The other one or two royal princes who occasionally appeared also performed well.
This also roughly proves that the overall atmosphere of the imperial family of this dynasty was not too bad.
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The Heavenly Spirit Dynasty was very far from the Spirit Immortal Sect and the War God Palace. If it weren't for the teleportation talisman, it would have been difficult to arrive in such a short time.
Geographically, Tianling Imperial City is located relatively centrally on the Eastern Continent, separated from other landmasses by sea, but these are only small sea areas. Lingxian Sect, on the other hand, is situated further along the eastern axis.
Zhong Cai and Wu Shaogan plan to travel back through various experiences, stopping and starting along the way, which will take at least two or three months.
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After giving a brief introduction, Qu Chuan asked his two guests what kind of places they wanted to go in the city and what their purpose was in coming to the city, so that he could lead the way.
Zhong Cai naturally said, "I'm looking for some large trading companies and other places that can sell high-level resources."
Qu Chuan asked carefully, "What kind of high-level?"
Zhong Cai said, "There are at least level eight."
Qu Chuan gasped, momentarily stunned—this esteemed guest spoke of being at the eighth level, yet he didn't seem to think that level was anything to be proud of, instead acting as if it were commonplace—so, must he be incredibly wealthy?
He immediately replied, "Both Baihua Trading Company and Tianlin Trading Company are located throughout the entire dynasty. Baihua Trading Company has also expanded outwards, with branches in many large regions."
"Besides that, the underground black market often has all kinds of resources, not only level eight, but even level nine has occasionally been sold... It is said that there have even been hidden cultivators who have reached the highest level who have set up stalls there, selling very valuable resources at very low prices, and many people are willing to try their luck in finding bargains..."
"In addition, there are Xiaoyao Pavilion and Jinshan Pavilion..."
Qu Chuan wasn't boasting; he truly knew the entire city inside and out. Now, Zhong Cai had only asked one question, and he could list many possibilities.
Zhong Cai can then choose freely.
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Because she rarely goes shopping, Zhong Cai is unfamiliar with each store.
Since he was determined to buy those two level-nine refining materials, it would be best to find a place that could connect the world.
Zhong Cai said, "Let's go to the store with the widest layout first."
Qu Chuan replied without hesitation, "Baihua Trading Company and Jinshan Pavilion."
Zhong Cai tilted her head and thought for a moment: "Let's go to whichever is closer first."
Qu Chuan understood and, without asking any more questions, led the two of them directly to the street on the right.
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The larger store that was relatively closer was Baihua Trading Company.
The reason this trading company is named this way is because its owner is a very outstanding Pill Emperor, who is said to have a good chance of eventually advancing to the ninth level of Pill Master, so he has a lot of influence everywhere—he owns a small secret realm called the Hundred Garden.
The Hundred Flowers Garden has many local specialties, and when Danhuang opened his trading company, he simply named it after them and sold a large quantity of these specialties.