Bang!
A hand emerged from the hole, propped against the edge.
Following, Zhang Zhawei's tall figure climbed out from inside, his gray Daoist robe now transformed into rags fitting for a beggar, adorned with bits of dust. The sight was indeed pitiable.
"Wu Xian, right? You've really got a dark hand. Have I ever done anything to offend you before, or is it... that you want to help Master Lu regain his dignity from earlier?"
Feeling the aches and pains throughout his body, Zhang Zhawei winced, and he decided to pull off the torn Daoist robe and throw it aside, revealing a muscular figure that was far from that of a boy.
Apart from the well-defined muscle contours, what caught everyone's attention most was the interwoven bruises and purple marks.
This showed that the previous fierce and relentless attacks were too powerful for even the Golden Light Spell to fully defend against.
Of course not, yesterday was the first time I met Master Zhang, so how could there be any offense?
As for Master Lu's matter... hahaha, Master Zhang won fairly and squarely, and he didn't really harm him. Our San Yuan Gate isn't so lacking in magnanimity.
Wu Xian smiled slightly and made up a story, "My point is that I've always been careful by nature. I believe that when lions attack rabbits, they put forth their best effort, no matter who the opponent may be. This is the greatest respect I can offer."
"Oh, I really appreciate that then!"
Zhang Zhawei rolled his eyes, then turned to look at the crowd, where Zhang Jingqing was silently gazing in this direction. Suddenly, he grinned and said, "Master, this Wu Xian is really formidable. If I only use the Golden Light Spell, I might not be able to defeat him. So..."
"Feel free to unleash your true power."
Zhang Jingqing sighed and waved his hand towards Zhang Zhawei, saying, "For the past two years, I haven't seen you fight to your full potential much. This time, let's consider it as an exam of your training. But remember what I said before—be mindful of your limits, and don't forget this is just a sparring match!"
"Ah Xian, did you hear that?"
Just then, Zuo Ruotong, who had left the tree without being noticed, approached beside the Daoist master: "My intention aligns with that of the Daoist master. It is not advisable to inflict serious harm."
"Disciple receives the order."
For Zuo Ruotong, Wu Xian respected him wholeheartedly. He immediately bowed his hands and knelt down to bow, presenting a demeanor of filial piety. Seeing this, Zhang Jingqing's eyes turned red and he couldn't help but glance at Zhang Zhawei with a stern expression.
Look at how this disciple behaves. Compare it to what you're doing. It's not even comparable.
"Oh, this..."
It seems that he has understood the meaning in Zhang Jingqing's eyes, and Zhang Zhawei can't help but be at a loss.
He seems to have figured it out. His master is clearly displeased with him today. He's probably thinking that even if he uses his left hand to cast lightning spells in battle, he'll still be criticized harshly.
For a moment, Zhang Zhawei felt a little wronged in his heart. Looking at Wu Xian, his gaze became unfriendly. He decided that he would retaliate when they fought next, just like how the other party had beaten him earlier, in order to slightly alleviate the discontent in his heart.
Of course, aside from the sense of injustice, Zhang Zhawei's heart was filled with anticipation and excitement at this moment.
To be fair, since he began his cultivation, he had never encountered anyone his age who could truly measure up to him. Even some senior brothers and sisters several years older than him, as well as skilled peers from other sects, he had encountered had been defeated by him in at most ten moves.
And today, he encountered Wu Xian, a young high-ranking cultivator who could give him great pressure. Finally, he could unleash his full power and engage in an intense and satisfying match.
Zhang Zhawei even had a premonition that as long as he could defeat the opponent…
No, as long as this fight is over, regardless of the final outcome, the path ahead will be smooth and without obstacles. And isn't this also a kind of opportunity?
"The universe is profound, and the source of all vitality is wide. Through extensive cultivation, one can prove their true abilities."
As Zhang Zhawei muttered to himself, a golden light appeared on his body once again, and because of the incantation, those golden lights became even more brilliant and powerful, resembling golden flames, spiraling around him without end.
At this moment, Zhang Zhawei's aura reached its peak, and even the bruise and purple marks on his body faded slowly under the bath of golden light, clearly symbolizing the continuous improvement of his life force.
"Huh! Finally, it's becoming interesting..."
Seeing this, Wu Xian laughed and instantly entered the state of reverse generation, transforming his skin, hair, and iris into pure white.
Compared to Zhang Zhawei's aggressive aura, Wu Xian's demeanor was more steady and reserved, making it difficult to judge his strength.
"Shall I go first this time? It's no problem, right?"
Zhang Zhawei looked at Wu Xian for a moment and suddenly spoke.
"Of course."
Wu Xian nodded, indicating that Zhang Zhawei could do as he pleased.
The moment he finished speaking, the tall golden figure opposite him began to move. It charged forward like a bolt of gold lightning, closing in on Wu Xian within an instant, within just one foot's distance.
At this moment, just as it was then.
The difference is that Wu Xian can clearly see through Zhang Zhawei's movements and react in advance.
"Bang————!"
With a swing of his left sleeve, Wu Xian firmly caught Zhang Zhawei's palm aimed at his face.
The brief collision of their palms produced an incredible amount of power, creating a sonic wave-like explosion in mid-air.
In this clash, Wu Xian remained motionless, while Zhang Zhawei retreated slightly and rotated to kick out a whip-like leg wrapped in golden light, aiming once again at Wu Xian's head.
This move was extremely fast, almost a continuation of the previous palm strike, but Wu Xian remained calm and casual, blocking the attack again with a simple backhand...
Over the next few minutes, the two engaged in a fierce duel within a one-foot radius, exchanging hundreds of moves almost entirely dominated by Zhang Zhawei's attacks, while Wu Xian found himself constantly on the defensive.
However, the result was that Wu Xian remained immovable, easily deflecting all of Zhang Zhawei's attacks with just one hand, even without moving his second hand.
It was clear to everyone that not only in terms of life force cultivation, but also in terms of martial arts skills, Zhang Zhawei was outmatched by Wu Xian by a considerable margin.
Of course, it's not that Zhang Zhawei is weak. His current performance has already left everyone in the audience speechless.
Even some top figures in the industry had to admit that at such a young age, Zhang Zhawei already possessed the qualifications to spar with them.
As for Wu Xian... is this guy even human?
Judging by his age, he should only be around 14 or 15 years old. If he continues to develop at this rate, after ten years, he'll be unimaginable!
As the audience marveled, the fight on the other side gradually intensified, and their range of motion expanded as well. Their movements became faster and faster, forming shadows that were almost invisible to the naked eye.
During this time, Zhang Zhawei seemed to realize that just relying on external martial arts was not enough to defeat Wu Xian, so he began to use other means as well, including but not limited to the eight sacred incantations and various other techniques of the Thunder Peak Sect that were passed down directly by the sect. However, all of these were easily dispatched by Wu Xian's powerful strikes, or simply broken by brute force.
This feeling was reminiscent of the concept "Regardless of your myriad strategies, I will simply rely on sheer power to overcome them."
"Are these two really our contemporaries?"
"Too strong. If I were to fight them, I would likely last only one second."
"Sigh... I suddenly don't feel like practicing anymore. After all, I can't even beat these two monsters."
Outside the battle circle, the young generation watching this "epoch-making great battle" were already wide-eyed and mouth agape, with some even trembling in their bodies.
There's no other way. The terrifying power demonstrated by Wu Xian and Zhang Zhawei is completely beyond their imagination, shattering the confidence and pride of these young generations.
Needless to say, after today, most of the people here will either give up and become a lazy sardine or strive for improvement and try to catch up with their footsteps.
Zī lā lā————
Just then, a loud sound that sounded like the cries of countless birds exploded in the air.
Suddenly, a brilliant and dazzling lightning lit up in the forest where the two young boys were standing, blinding the eyes of everyone watching.
At the same time, some knowledgeable individuals couldn't help but exclaim out loud:
"Five Thunder Laws!"
