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Xiong Tianbaâs body was gigantic. His rod was like a heaven-splitting pillar, smashing down mercilessly. This was his strongest attack that not only contained all his power but also all his fury.
He was originally a peak genius with top grade talent. However, he wasnât patient enough. He wanted to be the first Empyrean on the continent with a fully awakened manifestation.
Disregarding the warnings of his seniors, he had actually forcibly merged the power of his astral space with his manifestation, wanting to quicken the awakening.
Awakening the manifestation was something that had to happen naturally. There was a sequence to it, and he was defying that sequence. Even if he was only a single step away, forcibly trying to awaken his manifestation was no good. Although he had succeeded, his manifestation had not received the recognition of the world. In other words, his manifestation was truly and completely crippled.
He would never be able to fix his ruined manifestation, and he would be doomed to be second rate for the rest of his life. Right now, all he could do was bully others before they also awakened their manifestations. He had to hurry and crush everyone else while he could.
To have ruined your future prospects because of your greed and advancing prematurely was something that would drive anyone crazy. Xiong Tianba was filled with resentment, but because he caused all of this by himself, he couldnât resent anyone else.
Originally, he had been planning on defeating Man Batian today because Man Batian had bullied some experts from the Xuan Beasts. His other goal was to make a name for himself before others managed to grow up.
However, his luck wasnât good. This fake Man Batianâs combat power was absolutely terrifying. Furthermore, he hadnât even summoned his manifestation.
Of course, the truth was that Long Chen couldnât summon Man Batianâs manifestation. Even if he tried to fake it, he would immediately be sold out considering that he couldnât absorb Heavenly Dao energy. He said that he wouldnât use it only to give himself cover.
However, this cover ended up being viewed as absolute disdain from Man Batian. Man Batian actually wasnât treating Xiong Tianba seriously at all. In his rage, Xiong Tianba risked everything in one attack.
Xiong Tianbaâs giant rod smashed into the ground, causing the world to shake. His power was truly terrifying, and even the distant experts were unable to stay steady. They were blown back.
Cracks spread along the ground. Mountains crumbled, and giant boulders were flying through the air. It was like a scene from the end of the world.
âWhat terrifying power!â
The distant experts were gobsmacked. This kind of power was something that would blow anyone to smithereens. As expected, the Xuan Beastsâ power was inconceivable.
However, when the wind settled, everyone was shocked to find that they didnât see Man Batianâs figure within the ruined earth.
âHe exploded?â People were stunned, but this didnât seem likely. Based on the power that Man Batian had released, this attack should have at most heavily injured him. There was no way that he wouldnât have at least an intact corpse.
Xiong Tianba looked all around. He was stunned. When his rod had been about to smash Man Batian, Man Batian had suddenly vanished. His attack had missed.
Suddenly, Xiong Tianba let out a roar and smashed his rod behind him. At this moment, Man Batian appeared there, his rod smashing toward Xiong Tianba. His rod grew until it was a giant pillar equal in size to Xiong Tianbaâs rod.
BOOM! Their two rods clashed once more. Xiong Tianbaâs giant figure was actually sent tumbling across the ground.
He bounced on the ground a dozen times, flipping over and over again. Each time, the ground shook intensely.
Finally, Xiong Tianba managed to stabilize himself. He suddenly coughed up a mouthful of blood.
Due to his manifestation not being recognized by heaven and earth, he was unable to lock down Long Chen with his Heavenly Dao energy. As for using Spiritual Strength, there was no way that someone from the Xuan Beasts could use that to lock down Long Chen.
So there had been no need for Long Chen to receive his attack. Long Chen didnât want to receive such an attack either. Even he would have to suffer a bit to take it head-on.
Long Chen had used the Celestial Lightning Body Blink to get away, but he had used it very subtly, and with space twisting so wildly from that attack, others had been unable to tell.
He had then gone around Xiong Tianbaâs giant body to strike him. At that time, Xiong Tianba had just launched an all-out attack and hadnât fully recovered. As a result, his hasty block didnât even have seventy percent of his power in it.
âWhat a blind bear. You canât even hit me. If youâre this weak, youâre not even fit to fight me,â sneered Long Chen. His rod once more whipped toward Xiong Tianba.
Xiong Tianba roared furiously, but he was forced to retreat time and time again. This time, Long Chen didnât even give him a chance to unleash a powerful attack like before.
Seeing Xiong Tianba being crushed like this, the surrounding experts sighed. Xiong Tianba was truly pitiful. His manifestation looked like it had awakened, but it had not received the recognition of the world. It only allowed him to use his world energy to its full potential, but he was unable to merge it with his Heavenly Dao energy to unleash even greater power. He was probably only slightly stronger than he had been before awakening his manifestation, but he had lost all his future prospects.
Xiong Tianba was constantly absorbing energy from the land, ensuring that he wouldnât run out of energy. Even as he was forced to retreat miserably, it was very difficult for Long Chen to actually beat him.
âThis fellowâs too powerful. If he really awakened his manifestation properly, what could I do to him?â Long Chen thought to himself. If his manifestation was truly awakened, just how powerful would he be? âLittle brute, shouldnât you hurry up and surrender? You killed my mount, so you can replace it. Otherwise, your life will end here.â
âDo you think you can order around the great Xuan Beasts?! Fuck off!â roared Xiong Tianba. Flames almost burst out of his eyes. However, he didnât even have any ability to retaliate. He could only bitterly endure.
âSince you want to be pigheaded, thatâs fine. Iâll be eating bear meat tonight.â
Long Chenâs attacks grew sharper and sharper. However, he still used the techniques that Man Batian was most skilled in. The experts watching had no doubt that he was Man Batian.
âBarbarian Dragon Heavenly Twister!â
Eighteen dragon-shaped figures flew out of Long Chenâs rod, transforming into a giant twister that attacked Xiong Tianba.
This strange move caught Xiong Tianba off guard. He was instantly sucked into it and then into the air.
âNot good!â Xiong Tianbaâs expression changed. Having left the ground, he was unable to absorb any more energy. Since he wasnât recognized by the Heavenly Daos, he had lost his support.
âCoiling Dragonâs Eighteen Staves!â Long Chen followed up with another attack. His rod twisted and turned, seeming to become eighteen separate rods that attacked from eighteen different angles.
Banging sounds mixed with the sound of bones breaking rang out. Xiong Tianba coughed up blood.
âMan Batianâs so powerful. Even without using his manifestation, he managed to defeat Xiong Tianba.â Peopleâs hearts shook. No one had thought that Man Batian was so terrifying.
Just as Long Chen was launching consecutive attacks, a dozen attacks shot toward him. Experts from the Xuan Beasts were actually interfering.
âYou want to fight in a group? Fine, Iâll accompany you!â
Long Chen laughed, his staff unleashing a wave of light that blasted apart those attacks. Like a devil, Long Chen began to attack the newcomers.
He knew that Xiong Tianba wasnât someone he could kill here. If he did, it would only cause trouble. If his identity was exposed, that would be even more trouble. However, a bunch of little ants like these newcomers? They could be killed.
âBrother Man, please stop!â
Suddenly, a figure appeared, tearing through space. He blocked Long Chenâs path.
Long Chen narrowed his eyes. This person wasnât someone that he knew, but Man Batian knew him. With Evilmoonâs help, Long Chen had managed to get a complete set of his memories. Through those memories, he knew that this person was Lu Zichuan, a genius of the Yin Yang Sword Sect, a neutral power.
Just like the Barbarian Dragon Palace, the Yin Yang Sword Sect was an ancient sect that had been in hiding for so long that others had forgotten about their existence. They only appeared once the great era had come.
Lu Zichuan had a pair of swords on his back. One was black, and one was white. They were known as the Yin Yang Dual Swords. When he used them, he could manifest the Dao before him. The legends were quite terrifying.
It seemed that the Yin Yang Sword Sect had a slight relationship with the Barbarian Dragon Palace. As for Man Batian and Lu Zichuan, the two of them had even exchanged pointers. But that time, Man Batian had lost.
Or rather than saying that he had lost, it was more accurate that Man Batian had retreated to avoid losing. Lu Zichuanâs Yin Yang Dual Swords were too strange, and he was unable to break through their defenses. They hadnât been allowed to go all-out either to avoid harming the friendship between their sects.
In truth, Man Batian knew that he had lost, so he had been itching for another battle with Lu Zichuan.
âWhat, brother Lu, are you thinking of stopping me?â Long Chenâs aura began to rise in preparations for a fight. He was facing Lu Zichuan with Man Batianâs character.
âIâm not a match for brother Man. Iâm just here to act as a mediator. Since the Brahma secret realm is about to open, we should consider whatâs important and whatâs not. Thereâs no deep enmity between everyone, so why bother fighting to the death?â said Lu Zichuan.
âHmph, this stupid bear killed my mount. How can I spare him? Well, since brother Lu has spoken up for you, I can give you face. But next time you dare to be rude to me, I really will be having some bear meat.â
After saying that, without even looking at the bloodstained Xiong Tianba, Long Chen walked into his carriage. Although there was no mount, the carriage activated on its own and flew away.
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