"Adamantine Mountain Splitting Claw!"
Boom!
From behind him, an arm suddenly shot out like lightning. Mu Qing's hand was like an eagle's claw, radiating sharp ripples as it howled straight toward Lu Changsheng's head.
This Adamantine Mountain Splitting Claw was a Yellow-tier Rank 3 Martial Skill, capable of easily tearing apart metal and iron. If this strike hit Lu Changsheng's head, his skull would likely burst open on the spot.
However, Lu Changsheng's reactions were also extraordinarily swift. He merely tilted his head slightly, then quickly dodged to the left.
Bang!
The Adamantine Mountain Splitting Claw missed and landed on a thick tree behind Lu Changsheng, ripping the entire tree cleanly in half!
Lu Changsheng's expression changed. He had not expected Mu Qing to disregard their fellow sect ties entirely and use such a vicious, ruthless move against him. Had he not reacted quickly just now, he would have been torn apart like that tree.
"Heh heh, not bad reflexes! But my Adamantine Mountain Splitting Claw isn't so easy to dodge!"
Mu Qing sneered.
Boom!
As soon as he spoke, Mu Qing pounced again like a fierce tiger. His clawed hand shot out like lightning, its sharp tips tearing through the air with a piercing howl.
Bang bang bang!
Mu Qing's offensive was fierce. The Adamantine Mountain Splitting Claw tore forward again and again, savagely attacking the vital points all over Lu Changsheng's body.
Lu Changsheng continuously dodged, while the terrifying Mountain Splitting Claw shredded massive rocks around them into pieces!
"Hmph!"
Lu Changsheng snorted coldly and circulated the Heaven Swallowing Creation Art. The spiritual energy within him churned violently like a vast ocean.
At that moment, he felt as though his body was filled with boundless strength. Spiritual energy then gathered around his fists as he fiercely punched toward Mu Qing.
Lu Changsheng's fists carried no flashy techniques, yet the power erupting from every punch made Mu Qing's expression shift slightly.
Bang bang bang!
The two figures collided fiercely. The vicious Adamantine Mountain Splitting Claw clashed against Lu Changsheng's fists, immediately producing muffled booms like rolling thunder.
"What powerful fist force!"
Mu Qing was secretly shocked.
Clearly, the combat power Lu Changsheng had unleashed had taken him by surprise!
A Core Condensation Realm First Level cultivator could actually unleash such battle prowess!
Bang!
Another explosive sound rang out. Lu Changsheng threw a punch that collided with the Adamantine Mountain Splitting Claw, sending Mu Qing flying back dozens of yards. His clawed hand was left numb and aching from the impact.
"How is this guy so tough, like a humanoid demon beast?!"
Mu Qing was utterly astonished.
"Raging Waves Palm!"
Lu Changsheng shouted inwardly. His palms began to move, and ripples like waves spread through the air around him.
Boom!
Lu Changsheng struck out with his palm, and powerful palm force roared forth like layer upon layer of crashing waves.
As the palm force swept outward, Mu Qing's expression changed drastically. Spiritual energy surged rapidly from within him, forming a spiritual energy barrier around his body.
Bang bang bang!
The Raging Waves Palm crashed forward, blasting countless huge boulders into powder before its powerful force slammed heavily into the spiritual energy barrier.
Bang!
Yet Mu Qing's seemingly sturdy spiritual energy barrier instantly shattered into scattered fragments of light beneath the Raging Waves Palm's violent assault.
Pfft!
The lingering force of the palm strike sent Mu Qing flying violently away, and he sprayed out a mouthful of blood.
Cheng Xue, standing not far away, was so shocked that she stood gaping in stunned silence.
She had not expected even Mu Qing to be no match for Lu Changsheng!
"Damn it!"
Mu Qing steadied himself and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his expression dark.
He was a dignified fourth level of Core Condensation Realm cultivator, yet he could not defeat someone at the Core Condensation Realm First Level. What an utter humiliation. If word of this returned to the sect, where would he put his face? Especially with Junior Sister Cheng Xue watching from the side—losing to Lu Changsheng would be far too disgraceful!
At that thought, Mu Qing gritted his teeth in secret. It seemed he had no choice but to reveal his trump card.
"Heavenly Lion Fist!"
Roar—
Mu Qing shouted fiercely and began moving both fists. A circular pattern appeared behind him, and as it rotated, a golden lion bared its fangs and brandished its claws within it.
This Heavenly Lion Fist was a Yellow-tier Rank 5 Martial Skill. Once unleashed, it could manifest a heavenly lion and suppress and kill all things!
"Die!"
Boom!
Mu Qing threw out a punch. From the circular halo behind him, a golden heavenly lion raised its head and roared toward the sky before charging out fiercely. Carrying a terrifying aura of slaughter, it pounced at Lu Changsheng with fangs bared and claws outstretched.
"Wind Thunder Fist!"
Crackle, crackle!
Lu Changsheng drew a deep breath and clenched his fists tightly. A surge of Lightning Power erupted over them.
In an instant, his fists were enveloped in silver light, erupting with violent Lightning Power.
"Break!"
The Wind Thunder Fist blasted forth. His fist, containing berserk lightning force, collided heavily with the heavenly lion.
Boom—
The power of the Wind Thunder Fist poured onto the heavenly lion's body. The lion immediately let out a pained roar, then, beneath Mu Qing's horrified gaze, exploded with a bang into fragments of light.
"What?!"
Mu Qing's pupils contracted.
The Heavenly Lion Fist had actually lost!
Clearly, in that clash of fists, the Wind Thunder Fist had been the stronger of the two!
And the lingering force of the Wind Thunder Fist became a silver lightning fist, smashing heavily into Mu Qing's chest.
Bang!
Pfft!
Mu Qing sprayed out a mouthful of blood. As though struck by a massive blow, he crashed viciously down from the sky, smashing a huge pit into the ground.
Lu Changsheng glanced over. Mu Qing lay in the deep pit like a dead dog, covered in blood and seemingly unconscious. Even if this fellow had not died completely, he would likely spend the next several months recovering from his injuries.
"Where's that bitch?"
At that moment, Lu Changsheng swept his gaze around the area, but Cheng Xue was nowhere to be seen. Clearly, she had sensed that something was wrong and chosen to flee early.
"From now on, I absolutely cannot expose the Creation Devouring Heaven Cauldron."
Lu Changsheng thought to himself.
This time, he had truly been unguarded against Cheng Xue, so he had taken out the Creation Devouring Heaven Cauldron. He had not expected it to bring about such trouble, but it could be considered a lesson bought with hardship.
Of course, Lu Changsheng no longer held any illusions about Cheng Xue. He suddenly recalled a saying: the more beautiful a woman was, the less she could be trusted.
Who would have thought that Cheng Xue, with such breathtaking beauty, would actually be a woman with the heart of a snake and scorpion?
After pondering for a moment, Lu Changsheng walked over to the unconscious Mu Qing. He reached out and searched him, wanting to see what treasures this fellow carried.
"Seriously this poor..."
Lu Changsheng shook his head helplessly. Aside from a little over a hundred Low-grade Spirit Stones, Mu Qing had nothing of value on him at all.
"Still, there's a pleasant surprise. I need to find a safe place to refine the Ink Sun Grass."
With that, Lu Changsheng leaped into the forest and soon vanished without a trace...
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