Xiao Chen's figure swept across the sea of clouds like a ghost, and he was about to step onto the edge of the stone platform.
At that moment, his fingertips could already touch the spatial fluctuations emanating from the transparent light orb.
A cold voice suddenly rang out, tinged with sarcasm: "Brother Xiao, you've certainly got a clever plan."
Lin Jingxing didn't give Xiao Chen a chance to get close to the treasure at all, and his golden spiritual power surged again.
He conjured even more ferocious dragon flames in his right hand and slammed them down towards Xiao Chen's back:
"Golden Dragon Flame Palm - Explosion!"
This palm strike was several times more powerful than the previous one; the flames on the golden dragon claw almost solidified.
The scorching heat distorted the air, even causing subtle ripples in the space itself.
Clearly enraged, Xiao Chen's sudden sneak attack completely disrupted his plans.
"I knew it wouldn't be this easy."
Xiao Chen was already prepared. The moment he heard the sound, he turned around abruptly, his rusty iron spear drawing a cyan arc in his hand, his spear intent and spiritual power completely merging.
A spear beam several meters long condensed and slashed towards the golden dragon claw:
"Azure Blade Flame-Piercing Spear!"
"boom!"
The cyan spear light collided with the golden dragon claw, and the violent energy was like a thunderclap, stirring up the sea of clouds and causing the space at the edge of the stone platform to tremble slightly.
Xiao Chen was jolted back two steps, his arm going numb, while Lin Jingxing also failed to gain the upper hand, his figure swaying as the golden dragon flames dimmed slightly.
They all seem quite remarkable; everyone's eyeing them. I need to come up with a plan; I don't want to give up this treasure!
Before Xiao Chen could regain his footing, another fierce attack came from the side. Luo Qingyang saw Xiao Chen suddenly insert himself...
He instantly became alert, waving his white jade whisk, unleashing dozens of white threads containing spatial laws.
Like a sharp blade, it coiled around Xiao Chen, its tone icy: "Trying to reap the benefits without asking me? Did you even ask me first!"
Xiao Chen's eyes narrowed, and he swiftly shifted his feet, dodging the white threads while simultaneously thrusting out his rusty iron spear, the tip precisely slicing through several threads.
After a brief clash with Luo Qingyang's whisk, he quickly retreated, forming a triangular standoff with Lin Jingxing and Luo Qingyang.
The atmosphere on the stone platform instantly plummeted to freezing point.
Lin Jingxing was surrounded by golden dragon flames, his eyes coldly fixed on Xiao Chen; Luo Qingyang held a white jade whisk, white threads swirling around him, watching the two warily.
Xiao Chen gripped the rusty iron spear, his azure spear intent gathering, ready to counter the two's attacks at any moment.
None of the three made the first move—Xiao Chen had to face two peak Dao Proof cultivators simultaneously, and the slightest mistake could plunge him into a desperate situation.
Lin Jingxing and Luo Qingyang were wary of each other, yet neither wanted Xiao Chen to take the opportunity to seize the treasure, thus creating a strange balance.
The transparent ball of light hovered in the center of the stone platform, seemingly becoming the focus of contention among the three parties, and no one dared to move it easily.
Beneath the sea of clouds, the battle between the rocks and the river had already reached a fever pitch.
The stone's internal energy cultivation technique circulated wildly, and pale golden spiritual power surged through his meridians like magma. Each punch carried a savage and untamed power originating from the primordial wilderness.
Before the fist even landed, the force of the punch had already cracked the ground, caused the clouds to churn, and even the surrounding space to tremble slightly, as if it were about to be shattered in the next second.
"Azure Water Cold Wave Palm!"
Jiang Hai roared and unleashed a giant blue palm, attempting to block the stone's attack. However, the moment the blue palm made contact with the stone's fist, it shattered like fragile glass.
The violent force of the punch rebounded from the giant palm, causing his blood to surge and blood to continuously spill from the corner of his mouth.
He then unleashed the Azure Water Pavilion's defensive secret technique, "Azure Water Barrier," condensing blue spiritual energy into a thick water shield, but the stone's fist slammed down...
The water shield instantly cracked, and with another punch, it shattered completely. The shockwave sent Jiang Hai flying, crashing heavily into an ancient tree, breaking its trunk in half.
"What...what kind of monster is this?!"
Jiang Hai clutched his chest, watching the stone approach step by step, his eyes filled with fear and despair.
He used all the secret techniques of the Azure Water Pavilion, but he couldn't even withstand a single punch from a stone. This was no physical cultivator; he was clearly a tireless fighting machine!
The thought of escaping grew wildly in his mind; if the fight continued, he would surely die! Even if he couldn't get the treasure, saving his life was the most important thing!
But just as he was about to turn around, Stone lunged forward, gathering all his strength in his right fist.
With earth-shattering force, it slammed towards his face: "Trying to run? Did you ask my fist first!"
"No!"
Jiang Hai was terrified and hurriedly raised his folding fan to defend himself. This was his natal magic weapon, containing the Azure Water Law, and was his last resort.
"Clang—! Crack!"
The fist collided with the folding fan, first with a piercing metallic clang, followed by the crisp sound of the fan shattering!
The Bishui Folding Fan was instantly blasted into pieces, with sharp fan ribs flying everywhere. But the stone's fist did not stop at all, continuing forward and slamming heavily into Jiang Hai's head!
"Bang!"
Blood and brain matter splattered everywhere, and Jiang Hai's body fell straight to the ground, completely lifeless.
Stone shook the blood off his hands, then coldly snorted, "A waste of time!"
Stone stood there, covered in blood, his chest heaving violently, his arms trembling slightly. The continuous battles had exhausted him greatly, and he had also sustained many wounds.
He dared not delay and immediately took out a few healing pills from his storage bag, put them in his mouth, and the pills melted instantly in his mouth. The gentle spiritual energy quickly repaired his injuries and depleted strength.
"My senior brother is still waiting for me up there..."
Shi Tou gritted his teeth, feeling the strength slowly returning to his body. He looked up at the three-way confrontation on the stone platform, his eyes hardening. "Once I regain some strength, I'll go up and help my senior brother!"
He did not rush forward, but instead sat cross-legged at the edge of the sea of clouds, rapidly circulating his cultivation technique to absorb the spiritual energy of the pill.
He knew very well that in his current state, going up there would not only fail to help Xiao Chen, but would also become a burden.
The three-way standoff on the stone platform continued, with Lin Jingxing and Luo Qingyang both secretly gathering their strength.
They prepared to launch a fatal blow; Xiao Chen gripped his rusty iron spear tightly, his eyes warily fixed on the two, while secretly recovering the spiritual energy he had consumed in the previous battle.
Everyone knows that this standoff won't last long. Once someone breaks the balance, it will be a fierce battle to the death, and the ownership of the treasure will be revealed in this battle.
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