Chapter 28: Enemies Meet on a Narrow Road
Boom!
The terrifying force sent the Mysterious Yellow Cauldron humming, and countless thick Mysterious Yellow Qi currents swirling in the air.
But a mid-grade innate defensive spiritual treasure was far from easy to break.
Amidst the clash of metal, a stream of light transformed into a precious seal etched with dragon and tiger markings. It returned to the hands of a grim middle-aged man.
"Huh!"
A hint of surprise crossed the Lingbao Master's face upon seeing the Mysterious Yellow Cauldron above Xuantian's head.
He had been traveling in Buzhou Mountain when he accidentally sensed Xuantian breaking through a barrier. Lying in ambush outside, he struck the moment Xuantian emerged.
Who could have imagined that Xuantian, a mere mid-stage Taiyi Golden Immortal, could possess a mid-grade innate defensive spiritual treasure? Many Daluo Golden Immortals probably didn't even own such a treasure.
Thinking of this, Lingbao Master's surprise turned to greed.
Money could be a powerful force—and the value of a mid-grade innate defensive spiritual treasure was probably equivalent to that of a top-grade innate offensive treasure!
"You're courting death!"
Xuantian's expression darkened. That ambush would have crippled or even killed another Taiyi Golden Immortal. This fellow was truly insidious.
Buzz!
A Gengjin Star Halberd appeared in Xuantian's hand. As his spiritual energy poured into it, the sky around a million miles dimmed. Endless phantoms of ancient stars evolved, raining down stellar essence, pushing the halberd to its limit.
The next instant, a brilliant white light flashed before the Lingbao Master's eyes as the halberd slashed down.
"Another innate spiritual treasure?"
Feeling the halberd's terrifying power, Lingbao Master did not dare to be careless. He summoned the Dragon-Tiger Seal in his hand, which swelled in the wind, transforming into a sacred mountain of dragons and tigers to shield him.
The halberd's blade slammed down with a humming sound, slicing into the mountain and dimming its light.
This scene pained Lingbao Master, yet astonishment filled him as well.
While the Dragon-Tiger Seal was an acquired treasure, countless years of nurturing had raised its power to rival a lower-grade innate treasure.
And yet, the halberd's might was clearly top-tier even among such treasures!
Before Lingbao Master could process this, Xuantian, face calm yet eyes sharp, raised his hand and summoned another orb. It radiated a terrifying golden power, transforming into golden light as it slammed into the Dragon-Tiger Divine Mountain.
This was the Golden Spirit Orb—one of the Five Elements Spirit Orbs.
Boom!
The mountain shattered under the strike. The Dragon-Tiger Seal was flung backwards, cracks webbing across its surface as if it were about to break entirely.
Without losing momentum, the Golden Spirit Orb hurtled towards Lingbao Master again.
"Go!"
Feeling its terrifying pressure, the Lingbao Master's expression shifted. His gaze towards Xuantian grew wary.
How could a mere Taiyi Golden Immortal have such depth, more like a Daluo Golden Immortal with great supernatural powers? Since when were innate spiritual treasures so common?
But there was no time to think. He summoned a cyan orb radiating boundless vitality, sending it to meet the Golden Spirit Orb head-on.
The collision of the two treasures shook a million-kilometer-wide area of Mount Buzhou.
Here, Pangu's mighty power had long since become tangible—a force no ordinary Taiyi Golden Immortal could withstand. The devastation from this clash was proof of both treasures' terrifying might.
"The Wood Spirit Pearl?"
Xuantian's expression didn't change, but his mind stirred. This opponent clearly had a powerful background.
But—he had dared to assault and rob a direct disciple of a Quasi-Sage. The karmic cause and effect were set. This would not be resolved peacefully.
With that thought, Xuantian's gaze turned cold. A flash of golden light appeared—before Lingbao Master could react, a golden brick slammed into the back of his head.
The force made him scream in pain, a lump swelling instantly. He almost blacked out.
"Ahhh! A sneak attack? How shameless can you be, Taoist priest!"
Lingbao Master grimaced in pain. If he hadn't been a spiritual treasure incarnation, that blow would have knocked him unconscious.
This Taoist didn't just have countless treasures—he fought without scruples!
"When it comes to shamelessness, I'm far inferior to you, Taoist friend," Xuantian said mockingly, putting the brick away.
He didn't bother with more words. Circulating his profound energy, a hazy light enveloped his body as he stepped forward and punched.
The opponent's physical body was strong—this was the perfect chance to test his own strength.
"Oh?"
The Lingbao Master's wariness shifted to eagerness. He was a spiritual treasure incarnation who had cultivated the Eight-Nine Profound Art. His physical body was unmatched among Taiyi Golden Immortals.
This fool actually wanted to exchange punches? That was playing according to his strength!
A shimmering white light flared from his body as he, too, threw a punch.
Closer…
Closer…
A smile curled on the Lingbao Master's lips. He could already see the Taoist coughing blood from the impact.
But when their fists connected—
"What?!"
"Ahh!!!"
The sound of metal clashing rang out. His smile froze. An unimaginable force blasted through his arm, sending his body flying backwards.
It felt like he'd punched a chunk of a primordial chaos stone. His knuckles cracked, blood spurting from the impact.
Yet the pain was nothing compared to his shock.
He was a spiritual treasure incarnation who had cultivated the Eight-Nine Profound Art—and he'd been completely crushed in raw strength!
What kind of monster was this man?
Before he could recover, another fist wreathed in misty light smashed down.
Boom!
"Translator's Note: The real name is Lingbao Grandmaster where Lingbao means divine treasure."
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