"Could Li Qingyang be about to break through? But that won't do. His identity is special. If others see his current condition, it will definitely cause a huge uproar and may even draw the covetous eyes of other forces. I absolutely cannot allow that to happen!" Li Changsheng's expression turned grave.
"Li Changsheng, since you want to break through, I'll first help you break through to the late Heavenly Core Realm!" A sinister expression appeared on Li Changsheng's face. With a flicker in his eyes, a golden chain shot forth, wrapping around Li Qingyang's body before rapidly tightening.
"Li Qingyang, I advise you to surrender obediently!" Li Changsheng said with a cold laugh.
"Hmph, dream on!" Li Qingyang gritted his teeth. "Even if I have to risk my life today, I'll defeat you!"
"Hehe, not necessarily!" Li Changsheng sneered. "Your cultivation is already at the initial Heavenly Core Realm, yet I still defeated you with ease. What does that mean? You're simply no match for me. I can kill you however I please! Crushing you would be as easy as crushing an ant!"
"Stop being so arrogant! Do you really think I'll surrender without a fight? Keep dreaming!" Li Qingyang flew into a rage. His body suddenly swelled, his skin began to darken, and black scales spread across his body.
Behind him, the phantom of a golden Great Roc appeared. He threw back his head and roared. With a spread of his wings, he stirred up a monstrous hurricane, while rings of sonic booms burst from his mouth, making Li Changsheng's ears sting faintly.
"You're courting death!"
Li Changsheng narrowed his eyes. A powerful aura surged from his body, turning into a gale that met the hurricane. In an instant, the hurricane vanished, and Li Qingyang was blown away before