Asura True Body, Fierce Spear Intent
P. S.: I seem to have caught a bit of a cold today, and have a slight fever too. Sigh, that's all for this chapter. Going to drink some hot water. If I'm not better by tomorrow, I'll go to the hospital...
Standing up, Zhuge Xiang stepped out of his room, followed by Qin Qing Zhuge Xiang, who was cleaning nearby.
Good heavens! A large number of people had gathered outside Zhuge Xiang's Courtyard. There were disciples from the Battle Hall, disciples from the Blood Hall, and a small number from the Shadow Hall. Looking around, there were at least eight hundred, if not a thousand. The open space in front of Zhuge Xiang's Courtyard couldn't hold so many people. Some disciples even jumped onto the rooftops of other houses. More and more disciples could be seen arriving one after another.
The disciples were buzzing with discussion. Although for Zhuge Xiang and Zhang Kuang it was just a simple Duel, and the two of them didn't even know how many times they had Duel, it was a different story for the disciples of the Battle Hall and Shadow Hall.
"You Blood Hall Disciples are truly courting death. Back then, Zhuge Xiang, with his cultivation at the Meridian Opening Realm, was able to make your Blood Hall disciples at the Void Splitting Realm run for their lives. Now that he has broken through to the Void Splitting Realm, you actually sent someone who hasn't even reached the Void Splitting Realm to humiliate themselves," Battle Hall disciple said sarcastically, clearly not thinking highly of Zhang Kuang.
"Hmph, don't be so smug. Although our Zhang Kuang Brother Zhang Kuang hasn't reached the Void Splitting Realm, he has comprehended the Spear Intent and received meticulous instruction from our Hall Master Luo. Your Zhuge Xiang was able to defeat all the Void Splitting Realm disciples while only at the Meridian Opening Realm, so our Zhang Kuang Brother Zhang Kuang can defeat your Void-Splitting Realm Zhuge Xiang while only at the Meridian Opening Realm Void Splitting Realm..." The Blood Hall Disciples confidently responded to the words of the Battle Hall disciple.
"Spear Intent?!" The Blood Hall Disciples's words caused many present to gasp in surprise. Zhuge Xiang's comprehension of Sword Intent was already Human Heart, but no one expected that another disciple of the Blood Hall would comprehend Spear Intent.
Both of them are disciples selected through the Inner Sect selection process; they're complete newcomers. Is it really that easy for them to grasp the Weapon Intent now?
"So what if it's Spear Intent? Our junior brother Zhuge Xiang has already grasped Sword Intent. Do you still think you can surpass him?" Although the disciples of the Battle Hall were shocked that Zhang Kuang had grasped Spear Intent, they still did not believe that Zhuge Xiang would lose.
"You'll see, the outcome will shut you up," the Blood Hall Disciples said, but for some reason, they remained confident.
Stepping out of the room, Zhuge Xiang listened to the disciples' discussions. He suddenly realized why so many disciples had come for this Duel; it seemed that Zhang Kuang had encountered some extraordinary events that made these Blood Hall Disciples believe that Zhang Kuang could defeat them.
To save face, so many Blood Hall Disciples came; in fact, it was they who publicized it so much that it attracted so many disciples from the Battle Hall and Shadow Hall, hoping that this battle in front of so many people would restore Blood Hall's reputation.
Zhuge Xiang ignored the disciples' discussions and focused his attention on Zhang Kuang, saying, "Zhang Kuang, you should be very clear about my strength since we started at the Sect Headquarters. Do you really think that just because you've grasped the Spear Intent, you can defeat me?"
Shaking his head, Zhang Kuang's fighting spirit remained undiminished, but his words were still Human Heart: "These past few days, I have been cultivating diligently every day, and have finally comprehended the Spear Intent. Hall Master Luo even found me a damaged Spear Treasure Artifact, and with the Asura Destruction Spear Art taught by Hall Master Luo, I believe I can defeat any Cultivator in the Void Splitting Realm. However, I truly have no confidence in defeating you. Even if I lose today's battle, I must know where the gap between us truly lies."
"Hahaha, did you all hear that? Zhang Kuang himself admitted that he can't defeat Zhuge Xiang, so what are you all still shouting about?" Zhang Kuang's words made the disciples of the Battle Hall laugh loudly.
The Blood Hall Disciples stared wide-eyed, unable to believe their ears. He had comprehended the Spear Intent, possessed Damaged Treasure Artifact, and even the Asura Destruction Spear Art —how could Zhang Kuang, a battle maniac, think he couldn't defeat Zhuge Xiang? Was Zhuge Xiang's strength truly that terrifying?
Zhang Kuang's Zhang Kuang words made Zhuge Xiang serious. Although he said he was not confident, Zhang Kuang's fighting spirit was like a surging tide, undiminished. He dared to Duel with him in front of everyone, not caring about losing, just to see where his shortcomings lay and to recognize his own deficiencies. Zhang Kuang's dedication to the battle and his emphasis on his own strength were admirable.
"Alright, since that's your idea, I'll show you..." Along the way, Zhuge Xiang and Zhang Kuang had become acquainted through a series of conflicts and developed some friendship. Since it concerned the other's cultivation path, Zhuge Xiang had no intention of hiding his abilities.
With a flick of his wrist, the Sword of Slaughter appeared in his hand, emanating an incomparably powerful Sword Intent. The disciples present were prepared and all held down their own swords, preventing them from flying out.
"Alright! Let me fight you one more time..." Sensing the incomparably sharp Sword Intent emanating from Zhuge Xiang, Zhang Kuang showed no fear whatsoever. On the contrary, his fighting spirit intensified, and a surge of Spear Intent erupted. With a flick of his wrist, a Spear appeared in Zhang Kuang's palm.
This Spear is entirely milky white, with no visible seams between the shaft and the body; it appears to be a single, seamless piece, and at first glance, it is not made of metal.
With Zhuge Xiang's skill Junior Seventh-Rank Artifact Forger, he could tell at a glance that this Spear was actually carved from a single bone. The Spear exuded a surging Demonic Qi, but there were seven or eight cracks on the shaft. Although the Demonic Qi it emitted was powerful, it was not enough to reach the level of Treasure Artifact.
"This Blood Python Spear was carved from the spine of a python at the Fairy level. It was originally Treasure Artifact, but it was severely damaged, and its Artifact Spirit is dormant. Although its power is not yet at the level of Treasure Artifact, it is still stronger than an ordinary twelve-star Magic Artifact." Holding the Spear, his Zhang Kuang Spear Intent merged with the Damaged Treasure Artifact Blood Python Spear, his aura surged, and his sharp Spear Intent soared into the sky.
Whether Spear Intent, Sword Intent, or the Weapon Intent, the effect is to enhance the power of the weapon. Zhang Kuang's Spear Intent is not as profound as Zhuge Xiang's Sword Intent, and his cultivation is also a few levels lower. However, the Spear in Zhang Kuang's hand is Damaged Treasure Artifact, and the aura it bursts out has already shown that it is qualified to rival Zhuge Xiang.
As if he Zhang Kuang terrifyingly arrogant, with the burst of Spear Intent, a jet-black Qi Energy emerged from his body. With his cultivation at the Meridian Opening Realm, the Qi Energy actually overflowed from his body surface, and then, Zhang Kuang's figure also changed.
His Red-Haired Crimson-Eyed remained the same, but his hands had become even longer, his nails had grown out of shape, and he Green-Faced Fangs, looking like Ghosts and Monsters.
The Asura True Body! Back in the Asura Purgatory Diagram, Zhang Kuang obtained the Will of Asura, but failed to complete the transformation into the Asura Body. Unexpectedly, in recent days, he has actually been able to elevate his Asura True Body to this level... (To be continued...)