Mirror Puppet: Zhuge Xiang vs. Zhuge Xiang

"That's exactly what I was thinking," Liu Wuming said coldly, his eyes narrowing slightly upon hearing Zhuge Xiang's words.

When Zhuge Xiang first arrived at the Inner Sect, Liu Wuming had lost face under his command. As Squad Leader at the Reversal of the Return to Simplicity Realm, he had been humiliated by a newcomer to the Inner Sect. This was something Liu Wuming had always resented, but he had never been able to find a suitable opportunity to get back at Zhuge Xiang.

Today, with Zhuge Xiang about to become the Squad Leader, and the news of Zhuge Xiang killing Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator spreading throughout Yanling Commandery, Liu Wuming knew that this was his only chance to regain face, and he also had a good reason to make a move.

With the strength to kill Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator, Liu Wuming originally didn't think he had the ability to defeat Zhuge Xiang. However, recalling what the Hall Master had told him before, that Zhuge Xiang was unruly and difficult to control, and might bring trouble to the entire Inner Sect in the future, Liu Wuming believed his opportunity had come, both for his own reputation and for his loyalty to the hall Hall Master, coupled with a secret treasure Hall Master had given him.

"Alright! Then don't blame me for making the first move!" Upon hearing Liu Wuming's words, Zhuge Xiang's eyes narrowed, and he said in a deep voice.

For Zhuge Xiang, Liu Wuming's provocation was a perfect opportunity to make an example of him. Having just been promoted to Squad Leader, Zhuge Xiang was eager to establish his authority.

"Hehe, Liu Wuming's strength is already among the top in the Squad Leader. Plus, with the Mirror Puppet I gave him, although I promised you a Squad Leader position in front of Xiao Xiao, whether you have the ability to hold onto it is not up to me."

Seeing Zhuge Xiang accept the challenge against Liu Wuming, Man Kui, the War Hall Master, chuckled inwardly, eager to see if Zhuge Xiang would still have the face to sit in his position as Squad Leader after losing.

"It's widely rumored that Zhuge Xiang, with his Innate Realm cultivation, killed Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator. Just how strong is he?" On the entire Martial Arts Plaza, the disciples of the Battle Hall craned their necks, waiting to see the Duel between Zhuge Xiang and Liu Wuming.

They also wanted to see just how strong Zhuge Xiang was, who was capable of killing Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator, especially the members of the Squad Twenty-Nine under Zhuge Xiang's command.

"Watch out!" With a wave of his hands, a pair of Water-Splitting Daggers- Splitting Spikes appeared in Liu Wuming's hands. He moved with Profound Mysteries and agile steps, advancing like a ghost. In an instant, he appeared in front of Zhuge Xiang, and the two Water-Splitting Daggers, like Venomous Snake spitting their tongues, stabbed towards Zhuge Xiang's body with extremely fast Attack Speed.

A true expert's skill is immediately apparent. When the Puppet Cult was destroyed, it was Liu Wuming who led the team. Zhuge Xiang Liu Wuming's strength even better. He activated Eagle Eye Technique and used his Explosive Steps footwork to transform into a shadow, instantly escaping Liu Wuming's attack range.

The Water-Splitting Daggers is a unique weapon known for its agility and shortness. Zhuge Xiang's Spear would be less effective at close range. Therefore, when facing Liu Wuming who was closing in, Zhuge Xiang could only retreat rapidly to create a reasonable distance.

"Such speed!" Although Zhuge Xiang hadn't made a move yet, his Explosive Steps speed caused almost all the Cultivator on the Martial Arts Plaza to exclaim in surprise. Putting everything else aside, just this speed alone, these disciples of the Battle Hall knew in their hearts that they absolutely couldn't dodge it.

"Blood Thunder Slash!" As he retreated explosively, Zhuge Xiang fully unleashed his Spear Intent. Then, he swung his Poisonous Flood Dragon Spear fiercely, drawing a large arc in the air. The sound of Wind and Thunder roared, like Thunderclap from the sky, terrifying to the Human Heart.

The Weapon Intent is to amplify the attack power of all conventional weapons. What are conventional weapons? They are things like swords, spears, clubs, and bows. These are conventional weapons, meaning they are used by many people.

Among the approximately 20,000 disciples of the Battle Hall, several thousand wielded Spear. As Zhuge Xiang unleashed his Spear Intent, thousands of Spear simultaneously rang out, creating a powerful and terrifying spectacle that shocked everyone. The sheer force of thousands of Spear firing in unison was overwhelming.

"Spear Intent!? How is that possible!? I remember Zhuge Xiang comprehended Sword Intent, didn't he?" Shocked by the scene of thousands of Spear clanging in unison, more disciples of the Battle Hall exclaimed in surprise.

"Yes! I also remember Zhuge Xiang was Sword Cultivator! How come he's using Spear to fight now?"

"Judging from his appearance, Zhuge Xiang's Spear technique is even more powerful than when he uses a sword. Could it be that Zhuge Xiang's strongest skill is still his Spear Arts?"

"This is too monstrous! Not only did he comprehend the Sword Intent, but he also comprehended the Spear Intent? Is it really that easy to grasp the true meaning of these weapons?"

As Zhuge Xiang unleashed his Spear Intent, the Martial Arts Plaza, which housed 20,000 people, erupted in a cacophony of noise and discussion.

Other Cultivator would be content with comprehending the true meaning of a weapon, but Zhuge Xiang not only comprehended the Sword Intent but also the Spear Intent. No wonder these disciples were shocked. They had only heard the news that Zhuge Xiang had killed Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator, but they had witnessed thousands of Spear ringing out in unison.

Boom!!!

Regardless of the surrounding Battle Hall's discussions, once Zhuge Xiang entered battle mode, he focused entirely on the fight. His Blood Thunder Slash with the Poisonous Flood Dragon Spear was incredibly powerful. Faced with Zhuge Xiang's move, Liu Wuming's expression changed slightly. The power within it made him feel a clear sense of threat. Unable to dodge in time, Liu Wuming could only raise his Water-Splitting Daggers to withstand Zhuge Xiang's attack.

Although Liu Wuming was Cultivator at the Return to Simplicity Realm, the Water-Splitting Daggers was not a weapon known for its offensive power. In contrast, Zhuge Xiang's damaged Treasure Artifact, the Poisonous Flood Dragon Spear, was enhanced by Spear Intent. The Blood Thunder Slash sent Liu Wuming staggering back three steps, his face turning pale. Even if he wasn't injured, he was at least left with his blood and qi churning.

Feeling the recoil from the Poisonous Flood Dragon Spear, Zhuge Xiang sighed inwardly, "As expected of Cultivator at the Return to Simplicity Realm." Without stopping, he kicked hard, activated the Ghostly Flash Steps, and pressed his advantage, raising the Poisonous Flood Dragon Spear once more.

"Damn it! I'm at least at the Ninth Layer of Return to Simplicity Realm!" Liu Wuming was furious that he was injured after just one move. Immediately, a jet-black energy burst forth from his body, his skin turned blood red, and his aura surged again, more than doubling in size.

"Blood-Burning **! This is a secret method that forcibly enhances one's power by burning one's own Essence Blood. It's just a test to see if Zhuge Xiang is qualified to be the Squad Leader. Why use the Blood-Burning ** Technique?" Some disciples of the Battle Hall recognized the abnormality on Liu Wuming and exclaimed in surprise.

"Oh? A secret technique similar to Bloodthirsty Technique?" Upon hearing the Battle Hall's exclamation, Zhuge Xiang's eyes narrowed slightly, and a murderous intent welled up within him. Since you're going to use any means necessary to intimidate, don't blame me.

Thinking of this, Zhuge Xiang's eyes turned cold, and his entire appearance underwent a tremendous change. His already slender figure grew even taller, transforming into a nine-foot-tall Demonic True Body form.

With horns on his head and palms transformed into demonic claws, the Qi Energy emanating from Zhuge Xiang became even more terrifying, more violent, and more destructive. Under the enhancement of his Demonic True Body, Zhuge Xiang's aura became even more frightening, making him seem like a mad demon from the Nine Nether Demon Realm.

"The God of Slaughter, Zhuge Xiang, is this his strongest power? Not only does he possess a powerful Spear Intent, but he also has Demonic True Body..." Zhuge Xiang's Demonic True Body unfolded, and feeling the pure Demonic Qi emanating from his body, a disciple at the first level of the Return to Simplicity Realm felt a chill run down his spine and murmured.

"God of Slaughter" is the title Zhuge Xiang received after returning from Shuzhong City. "God of Slaughter" not only refers to Zhuge Xiang's formidable combat power, but also to his ability to kill Deity Transformation Stage Cultivator. "God of Slaughter Nascent Deity Transformation stage cultivators.

"Void Splitting Slash!" Zhuge Xiang brandished his Spear, using it as a sword to unleash a sharp spear light, striking first and slashing straight at Liu Wuming.

"Demonic True Body? No matter how strong you are, I will still kill you!" Looking at Zhuge Xiang's Demonic True Body, Liu Wuming was shocked, but he was still full of confidence in himself.

The Blood-Burning ** Technique caused Liu Wuming's strength to soar. However, while in the state of Spear Intent, Zhuge Xiang also activated his Demonic True Body state. In terms of strength, he was no less than Liu Wuming. The two fought back and forth, creating quite a lively scene.

The intense battle left the approximately 20,000 disciples of the Battle Hall wide-eyed; it was a battle that could almost be described as being at the top level of the Qi Refining Stage.

Boom!!!

In the midst of the fierce battle, with no clear victor, Zhuge Xiang's eyes narrowed as he watched Liu Wuming's Water-Splitting Daggers slash towards him. He neither dodged nor evaded, seemingly prepared to fight to the death. He Poisonous Flood Dragon Spear fiercely at Liu Wuming as well.

With his Qi Energy Bodyguard Skill activated, coupled with the Treasure Artifact- grade Thorn Armor and Innate Protective Qi, Zhuge Xiang believed that although the opponent's attack was strong, this move was not enough to defeat him. However, the passive effect of his Thorn Armor reduced the opponent's defense by 30%, so the opponent's injuries from his attack should be more severe than his own.

Zhuge Xiang's Poisonous Flood Dragon Spear struck Liu Wuming hard in the chest. With a scream, Liu Wuming was Knockback Zhuge Xiang's spear, flying more than ten meters away, spitting out blood.

However, the two Water-Splitting Daggers also shattered Zhuge Xiang's defenses. Although Zhuge Xiang managed to twist his body at the last moment, he still sustained two deep, bone-revealing wounds...

"You're doomed to lose if you fight me head-on!" The two deep, bone-revealing wounds were ultimately just superficial injuries, but Zhuge Xiang believed that Liu Wuming's injuries meant that his fighting ability had been reduced by at least 30%.

"Is that so? But I finally got a drop of your blood, that's enough," Liu Wuming, despite his serious injuries, raising the Water-Splitting Daggers in his hand, stained with Zhuge Xiang's blood, looking confident of victory. (To be continued...)

P. S.: I was busy with loan matters all day, running around until after 7 pm before finally getting home. But what's even more terrifying is that the power went out this morning and didn't come back on until tonight. The whole township was without power all day. I had no choice but to drive over 30 kilometers to Nanchang to find an internet cafe. Although I'm exhausted, I can't stop updating, right? I'll only update this chapter for today; the rest will be tomorrow. Please subscribe and vote with your monthly tickets! Okay, back to driving home tonight, over 30 kilometers... sigh...