The formidable Wu Zhao (Part one)

Yanling Commandery, near Rakshasa City.

Night fell, yet a woman in a flowing white dress moved forward by the Starlight. This woman possessed extraordinary grace and a cool, aloof air, like the cold moon hanging high in the sky, exuding a detached aura, yet never appearing cold. She was like an Ice Lotus Flower blooming alone atop a snow-capped mountain, her exquisite beauty like that of a fairy untouched by worldly concerns. Her steps were light and graceful, flowing like clouds and water, her footwork incredibly skillful. This woman was none other than Lu Yuling.

In Lu Yuling's hand, she carried a two-foot-long iron cage. The cage was engraved with mysterious formations. Inside the cage was a small white dog with pure white fur, without a single blemish. However, the dog's eyes were extremely fierce. In her consciousness space, Lu Yuling was constantly enduring the curses transmitted by Xiaoyue's divine sense.

"You wretched woman, how long are you going to keep Lord Xiao Yue locked up? Open the cage now!"

"How long are you going to keep me locked up?"

"Hey, you stinking woman, when are you going to open this damn iron cage?"

Divine Sense Transmission is a skill that Fairy should possess, but Xiao Yue's cultivation level is only comparable to Four-Star Monster Beast, so she can't open this iron cage at all.

Lu Yuling ignored its insults, but after walking for a while, she suddenly stopped, her two arched eyebrows slightly raised, and she whispered, "Such a strong fighting spirit, and this bloody killing aura seems somewhat familiar."

At this point, a smile appeared on Lu Yuling's face. She looked at Xiao Yue, whom she was holding in the iron cage, and said, "Alright. If nothing unexpected happens, I'll release you soon. You're suffering being locked up, and I'm suffering just as much carrying this burden."

Hearing Lu Yuling's words that she was about to be released, Xiao Yue was overjoyed. However, upon hearing the second half of the sentence, her face turned furious. "You wretched woman, how dare you call the noble Lady Xiao Yue a burden! Once I'm out, I'll make you pay!"

Lu Yuling ignored Xiao Yue's shouts, but suddenly quickened her pace, rushing straight towards the direction from which the fighting spirit and bloody killing intent were coming...

The Spear Intent clashed with the Sword Intent. Zhuge Xiang and Wu Zhao stood facing each other, their auras rising steadily. Both Zhuge Xiang and Wu Zhao stared intently at each other, clearly regarding each other as their greatest enemy.

Wu Zhao's cultivation was stronger than Zhuge Xiang's, by a full minor realm. However, in terms of Sword Intent, Zhuge Xiang's Weapon Intent had reached the highest level, a full ten percent Sword Intent, while Wu Zhao, although she had comprehended Spear Intent, only had a little over ten percent of it due to the limitations of her soul and spiritual power. Therefore, in terms of momentum, Wu Zhao's fighting spirit and Zhuge Xiang's bloody killing intent were evenly matched and difficult to distinguish.

"Such a strong fighting spirit! Such a strong killing intent!" Dongfang Yan murmured, sensing the aura emanating from Zhuge Xiang and Wu Zhao.

Dongfang Yan had long understood Zhuge Xiang's strength, but Wu Zhao 'Dongfang Yan strength was beyond his expectations. He hadn't expected Wu Zhao to be so strong, able to fight Zhuge Xiang to a standstill in terms of momentum.

"Be careful, or you'll be defeated in just a few moves," Wu Zhao said to Zhuge Xiang with a sharp look in his eyes. As he spoke, he flicked his Spear, aimed it at Zhuge Xiang, and unleashed his speed, charging towards Zhuge Xiang like a galloping horse. Martial Skill: Wolf Charge Assault.

Wolf Charge Assault is a powerful thrusting Martial Skill. When this Martial Skill is activated, most of the Qi Energy is focused on the legs to gain tremendous speed. With this terrifying speed, the weapon in hand attacks the target, making the attack incredibly powerful.

With its incredible speed and overwhelming power, the Spear was raised high and aimed directly at him. If it were to hit, even a boulder would be shattered. Enhanced by the Spear Intent and the cultivation of the Innate Realm, the Martial Skill was terrifying. Faced with this move, Zhuge Xiang was horrified and dared not be careless. He activated Ghostly Flash Steps, creating several afterimages to confuse Wu Zhao while dodging the opponent's attack.

The Spear's power instantly pierced through several of Zhuge Xiang's illusions, but they were just illusions. Seeing Zhuge Xiang suddenly appear in the arena, Zhuge Xiang, with Wu Zhao rich combat experience, remained unmoved. He simply raised his foot and stomped hard on the ground. A flash of light appeared on his Artifact Boots, and the earth within a radius of thirty meters suddenly trembled.

The earth shook violently, but Zhuge Xiang's illusion remained unaffected. However, his True Body was slightly off-center and affected. Although the effect was only momentary, it was enough for Wu Zhao to lock onto him.

With a sudden swing of his Spear, the wind in the air seemed to dance along with the movement. "Wind Blade Dance!"

The Wind Blade Dance is not Skill of the weapon, but rather an ability attached to the Spear in his hand. It is a Damaged Treasure Artifact that can normally absorb wind-attribute Vital Energy and then release it in a short time. Although its power is not comparable to Spell, its attack power is comparable to that of the Tenth Layer of Return to Simplicity Realm. Although it takes three full days to absorb enough wind-attribute Vital Energy, this move is Wu Zhao's signature move.

As the Spear was swung, nine wind blades instantly appeared in the air. The wind-attribute Vital Energy, mixed with Innate Qi Energy, made the nine wind blades exude an incomparably sharp aura, slicing towards Zhuge Xiang. The scope of the Spell was comparable to a strike from Cultivator at the Tenth Layer of Return to Simplicity Realm. This power was terrifying.

Nine wind blades locked onto Zhuge Xiang's every possible area to dodge in—front, back, left, and right. This attack was unavoidable and unblockable; what could he do?

Su Huayu and Mizheng had solemn expressions, while Carefree Old Couple stared wide-eyed. This move was even used by Wu Zhao to kill Cultivator at the Reversal of the Return to Simplicity Realm. They wanted to see how Zhuge Xiang would dodge it.

Faced with the Wind Blade Dance, Zhuge Xiang also found it extremely troublesome. His space for dodging was locked, and even with his Explosive Steps, he couldn't rush out in time. However, how could he possibly withstand an attack comparable to a tenth-level Cultivator of the Tenth Layer of Return to Simplicity Realm, with the tearing power of the wind blades?

Eagle Eye Technique!

Zhuge Xiang's cultivation level was also gained step by step through slaughter, and his combat experience was equally rich. He activated Eagle Eye Technique, greatly enhancing his dynamic vision. Zhuge Xiang stared intently at the trajectory of the nine wind blades. With the enhancement of Sword Intent, he activated Bloodthirsty Technique and simultaneously threw a Pill into his mouth. Immediately, Mechanical System Prompt sounded in Zhuge Xiang's ears.

"Ding! You have consumed the Berserk Bear Secret Medicine. Attack power +1000. Duration: 30 seconds."

The Berserk Bear Secret Medicine is Pill that Zhuge Xiang can refine. Although the Flame Fruit, a key ingredient in its preparation, is hard to find, Zhuge Xiang managed to acquire three of them at the Auction. In recent days, Zhuge Xiang has refined three Berserk Bear Secret Medicine, which he has kept unused in his Storage Ring.

The Sword of Slaughter only increases attack power by a little over 500, but this Berserk Bear Secret Medicine instantly boosts it by 1000 points. With the added Sword Intent and the instant activation of Bloodthirsty Technique, just how powerful must Zhuge Xiang's attack power be?

The Berserk Bear Secret Medicine only lasts for 30 seconds, after which the user will be weakened. For Zhuge Xiang, the Berserk Bear Secret Medicine is powerful, but it also means that Zhuge Xiang has no way out. He must decide the winner within 30 seconds.

Vast Sword Qi!!!

Faced with Wu Zhao's powerful attack Skill, Zhuge Xiang neither dodged nor resisted, but directly unleashed his strongest attack, using force against force, violence against violence! Your attack is strong? Very well! Then I will unleash an even stronger attack to suppress yours!

The enormous Sword Qi reappeared. Although there was no Qi Gathering Pill this time, the Berserk Bear Secret Medicine made Zhuge Xiang's sword even more powerful than before. The enormous Sword Qi pillar exuded an extremely dense aura of destruction. This terrifying Sword Qi seemed capable of destroying everything.

The enormous Sword Qi, like a pillar of light, with the imposing force of Mount Tai Crushes Down, slammed towards Wu Zhao. This sword, though not as powerful as Spell, was like Spell. The nine Wind Splitting Blade collided with the pillar of Sword Qi, but only trembled slightly. They didn't even last a second before being shattered by the enormous pillar of Sword Qi.

It shattered nine Wind Splitting Blades in succession. Although the pillar of light of the Vast Sword Qi had shrunk considerably, its remaining momentum was undiminished, and it pressed down fiercely towards Wu Zhao.

"It's here! He actually used this move so quickly?" Dongfang Yan's eyes narrowed as he looked at Zhuge Xiang's Vast Sword Qi. Zhuge Xiang and Wu Zhao had just started fighting, but unexpectedly, Zhuge Xiang didn't intend to test them and directly unleashed this powerful Sword Moves.

The Vast Sword Qi caused the Carefree Old Couple's expressions to change drastically. They asked themselves honestly, even with their cultivation at the Tenth Layer of Return to Simplicity Realm, they would feel immense pressure facing this attack alone. Seeing this sword, the Carefree Old Couple finally understood why Dongfang Yan had voluntarily withdrawn, indicating that he was no match for Zhuge Xiang, and they finally understood Zhuge Xiang's strength.

However! Although Zhuge Xiang is strong! But the Carefree Old Couple don't seem to care about Wu Zhao at all...

"Hahaha, good, fighting you is indeed exhilarating," Wu Zhao laughed as Zhuge Xiang pressed down with an even stronger attack, just as he was feeling triumphant.

Zhuge Xiang and Wu Zhao seem to be the same type of people. Both of them are battle maniacs, the kind of people who charge forward without hesitation when fighting. Facing the Sword Qi beam that Zhuge Xiang was unleashing, Wu Zhao raised his Spear again, and at the same time, the pair of bracelets in his hand lit up.

Zhuge Xiang suddenly felt his whole body stiffen, as if he had been frozen, unable to move. At the same time, the system notification sounded.

"Ding, movement is restricted for 3 seconds."

A 3-second immobilization?! In the heat of battle, 3 seconds is plenty of time to do many things. A pair of Magic Artifact bracelets can actually immobilize someone for 3 seconds? It seems those bracelets are a set of magical Magic Artifact?

With three seconds to spare, Wu Zhao clearly wouldn't waste a moment. He stomped his foot hard, unleashing his Innate Protective Qi at full power. His Spell Manipulation shone brightly, and the Wolf Fang Charge was launched once more. Like a cannonball, it pierced through the pillar of Sword Qi and appeared before Zhuge Xiang...

Although the Sword Qi was blocked by the nine Wind Splitting Blades and was greatly depleted, it was still not so easy to resist. Wu Zhao, who had passed through, had many injuries on his body and even had a trace of blood at the corner of his mouth, but his movements were not affected at all. He stood in front of Zhuge Xiang and slammed his Spear down hard on Zhuge Xiang's shoulder.

The three-second incarceration hasn't even lasted a second yet. (To be continued...)