“No good.”
Jun Changxiao covered his forehead, “This is a bit confusing!”
According to the Celestial Might Secret Realm instruction manual, this was merely a secret realm that gave equipment and served as a sparring partner. How come it also gave heroic souls?
“I seem to understand something.” The system said.
“Understand what?”
Jun Changxiao quickly asked.
The system explained, “Could the heroic souls existing within also count as a reward? Only by obtaining recognition would they fight alongside disciples?”
“Then what’s my situation?”
Even if it was similar to the Holy Grail War where disciples could summon heroic souls, he couldn’t enter. How did he summon Monkey Bro? No… it wasn’t even summoning, but possession for substitute play, very different from Ye Xingchen summoning Demonized Lu Bu.
“Why do you care so much!”
The system said, “Logic problems are for the author to consider, not for you as the protagonist. Since you’ve benefited from it, shouldn’t you spontaneously dance the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss?”
“Makes sense!”
Jun Changxiao had an epiphany.
Never mind what secrets the Celestial Might Secret Realm hid. Since disciples could summon heroic souls to battle, their strength would definitely improve. Why did he need to get to the bottom of it?
“Xingchen.”
Jun Changxiao said, “Is he strong?”
Since a heroic soul contract was established, naturally he cared more about how much help it could bring.
“Little one.”
At this moment, Lu Bu raised his Sky Piercer halberd, saying coldly, “Are you questioning my ability?”
From his posture, he seemed to want to fight.
How could Jun Changxiao lose momentum? He touched his nose and said, “How about a fight?”
“I’ll oblige!”
…
Outside the main peak great hall.
Demonized Lu Bu sat mounted on Red Hare behind Ye Xingchen. Both his body and weapon were shrouded in flowing light resembling crimson flames.
“Holy crap!”
Su Xiaomo said in surprise, “How did he come out?”
Honestly, fully armed Lu Bu—he almost didn’t recognize him, because whether temperament or imposing presence, he was like a completely different person.
“Heard he was subdued by Junior Brother Ye.” Li Fei said.
“That works?”
Su Xiaomo’s eyes widened.
Li Qingyang crossed his arms, his gaze grave: “When we challenged him, this person was already very strong without equipment. Now fully equipped, who knows how terrifying his strength is.”
“Come on.”
Jun Changxiao said, “This seat can’t wait any longer.”
After speaking, he leaned back in his chair.
Wait a moment!
This guy wants to fight but why is he sitting in a chair?
At this moment the camera pulled back, revealing Jun Changxiao’s head pillowed on his arm, sitting leisurely before the great hall.
As for the one confronting Demonized Lu Bu on the martial arts field, it was… the Purple Scale Demon King gently removing his school uniform, gently folding his school uniform!
“No way!”
A Zi wailed internally, “The sect master made the appointment to fight, why am I the one fighting!”
“Whoosh!”
Suddenly, Ye Xingchen’s gaze became serious.
The heroic soul Lu Bu behind him produced some kind of soul resonance with the host. He immediately leaped onto his horse and charged, the Sky Piercer halberd in his hand piercing through the void, crimson radiance shooting forth!
“Whoosh whoosh!”
“Whoosh whoosh whoosh!”
The aura was so strong, the special effects so bright, people could barely keep their eyes open.
“Holy mother!”
Su Xiaomo exclaimed, “This is definitely super fierce!”
“BOOM—”
In an instant, an explosive sound came from the martial arts field. Rolling dust clouds carried billowing blood-colored qi waves roaring forth.
Li Qingyang and others retreated one after another, shock rising in their eyes.
Lu Bu in full equipment—just from that seemingly casual halberd thrust, one could see his strength was absolutely explosive!
Purple Hall Master, he…
“Swoosh!”
Just then, a purple shadow slid backwards from the qi waves, landing in a half-crouched position at the edge.
The Purple Scale Demon King had his arms crossed, purple hair dancing in the wind, his face showing slight ferocity.
During this time, whether high-level personnel or disciples were all breaking through. As the Purple Azure Dao-Transformed Kun, its strength had also improved considerably—it could completely fight evenly with a half-step Celestial Mystery Realm cultivator.
However!
Directly enduring Demonized Lu Bu’s attack still had that bit of sourness!
“Swish!”
Ye Xingchen put his hands together, coldly saying, “Arrow Piercing Sun and Moon!”
As soon as the words fell, Lu Bu riding Red Hare leaped into the air. In midair, he took the Dragon Tongue Bow from his back. His left hand pulled the bowstring, instantly condensing flowing light that seemed to pierce through sun and moon.
“Swoosh—”
“Not good!”
The Purple Scale Demon King’s expression changed. He immediately disregarded his image, using an extremely awkward donkey roll motion to dodge sideways.
“BOOM!”
In a flash, the arrow’s radiance struck the martial arts field. The stone slabs reinforced by multiple formations and made of extraordinary materials instantly shattered, revealing a crater several zhang wide.
The Purple Scale Demon King who barely managed to dodge looked back, cold sweat immediately seeping from his forehead.
“Arrow Piercing Sun and Moon!”
“Arrow Piercing Sun and Moon!”
Ye Xingchen frequently made hand seals.
“Swoosh!”
“Swoosh!”
Demonized Lu Bu hung in midair, continuously performing draw-and-release motions. One arrow of flowing light after another bombarded the martial arts field at an angle.
“BOOM BOOM BOOM!”
“BOOM BOOM BOOM BOOM!”
Amidst the barrage of gunfire and rain of bullets, the Purple Scale Demon King kept dodging. Though his movements were somewhat ungainly, at least he could still cope, wailing internally: “Doesn’t this thing have a cooldown? He just keeps releasing it!”
It does!
After consecutively shooting over ten arrows, Demonized Lu Bu sheathed his bow, grasped the Sky Piercer halberd with both hands, and pressed down from above with the might of a flying general.
“Damn it!”
The Purple Scale Demon King steadied himself, one foot stepping on the shattered ground. His exposed body erupted with purple radiance as his pink fists condensed overwhelming demonic power and met the attack, roaring: “Bullying the kun too much!”
Some people may have forgotten A Zi’s exclusive title.
That’s right.
Impotent Rage!
Although it was somewhat outdated, at least when angry, when fighting, shouting wantonly could increase combat power!
“Whoosh whoosh!”
“Whoosh whoosh whoosh!”
The Sky Piercer halberd carried shocking crimson power pressing down. The pink gauntlets carried overwhelming purple demonic qi rising up.
“Crack crack crack!”
The surrounding space rapidly fractured.
“BOOM—” Finally, crimson and purple power met in midair. Like two nuclear bombs colliding, they instantly whipped up stunning rolling qi waves.
“No…”
Li Qingyang desperately held his head.
At this moment, he didn’t care who won or lost between Lu Bu and A Zi. He cared more about the martial arts field!
Gone.
All gone.
Ripples continuously spreading outward gradually weakened. The high-grade martial arts field created with painstaking effort had been replaced by craters. Even the initially shattered bricks had been ground into powder by the force, dying miserably.
“…”
Su Xiaomo and others were dumbfounded.
They locked their gazes on Ye Xingchen, on Lu Bu standing with halberd horizontal on horseback, and also on the Purple Scale Demon King.
All three parties weren’t moving.
As if time had stopped.
“Impressive.” After about a moment, A Zi removed his pink gauntlets, gave a thumbs up, then fell backwards with a thud onto the ground. His eyelids rolled upward as soy milk he drank early that morning continuously spewed from his mouth.
“Good!”
Jun Changxiao stood up applauding, satisfaction appearing on his face.
Being able to beat A Zi into this state, Demonized Lu Bu’s combat power was very strong. His disciple being able to sign a contract with him meant having one more ace fighter!
“Sect Master!”
Just then, Shangguan Xinyao’s voice came to his ear: “Unidentified flying objects are consecutively appearing on the map, suspected to be… Star Spirit Realm warships!”
“Oh?”
Jun Changxiao immediately returned to the Eternal Vessel.
Su Xiaomo and others sent Purple Hall Master to the medical hall. However, just after they left, A Zi lying on the hospital bed suddenly opened his eyes, secretly rejoicing: “Fortunately I faked unconsciousness, otherwise I’d be in trouble!”