Last time, his carelessness had allowed Cihang to escape. This time, Randeng struck with all his strength.
Even if he could not obtain the complete inheritance, he still wanted to kill Cihang as quickly as possible.
Yet he had not expected Cihang to possess another high-grade spiritual treasure, one evenly matched with the Heaven Measuring Ruler.
The moment the two collided, they tore apart the void. A massive storm obscured both divine sense and vision.
Without wasting a word, Cihang used the recoil to speed westward.
By the time space stabilized, Cihang had nearly vanished from Randeng's sight.
"Hmph, you still think you can escape? Dream on!"
Randeng slapped the Nine-Colored Deer beneath him and raced after Cihang.
The Heaven Measuring Ruler struck again, crashing toward Cihang.
This time, however, he did not attack with his full strength, afraid that Cihang would use the chance to escape again.
He was a Grand Unity Golden Immortal. He could wear Cihang down to death through sheer attrition.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Cihang summoned the Earth Spirit Pearl once more to counterattack.
Though both were high-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures, Cihang was at a considerable disadvantage in cultivation.
The tremendous impacts pressed relentlessly toward Cihang.
"Cihang, stop resisting. I only want your opportunity.
"As long as you hand over your opportunity and spiritual treasures, I will not only spare you, but also take you as my disciple."
Randeng attacked while continuing to persuade Cihang.
"You, Randeng, were merely born a few years earlier than me.
"Take me as your disciple? Are you worthy?
"We both listened to the Dao at Zixiao Palace, so why have you attained only Grand Unity cultivation?"
Now that they had torn all pretense apart, Cihang showed Randeng no courtesy whatsoever.
"Cihang, you deserve death!"
Randeng flew into a rage, and the Heaven Measuring Ruler's power surged instantly.
Cihang's words had struck directly at Randeng's sore spot.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
The spiritual treasures erupted with immense force, nearly sending Cihang flying.
"Cauldron, fortify my body!"
With a loud shout, Cihang merged the Creation Cauldron into his body once more, raising his physical body to the Golden Immortal realm.
With his body strengthened, Cihang immediately steadied himself, and his control over the Earth Spirit Pearl also became stronger.
A rainbow glow rose around Feather Spirit as she flew at high speed, protecting Cihang within it.
"Randeng, you have bullied me time and again. Do you truly think I have no power to fight back?
"All Beings Seal, descend!"
The All Beings Seal flew from his hand and smashed toward Randeng like a Primordial Divine Mountain.
"Another Innate Spiritual Treasure? What virtue or ability do you, Cihang, possess to receive such opportunities?"
Randeng formed seals with his hands, transforming them into countless Divine Abilities and Daoist Magic that descended upon the All Beings Seal.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Yet the All Beings Seal carried immense force, shattering one Divine Ability after another as it continuously pressed toward Randeng.
The Earth Power in the surrounding land also continuously gathered and merged into the All Beings Seal, making it increasingly heavy and terrifying.
"Such a fine low-grade spiritual treasure, and it can actually withstand my Spirit Coffin Lamp!"
At this moment, Randeng felt both delight and fury.
He was delighted that such a spiritual treasure stood before him, yet furious that Cihang was so difficult to deal with.
A mere Golden Immortal had actually held him off for so long. This was a humiliation to Randeng.
Cihang had no mind for such thoughts. His attacks did not cease, and his escape speed did not diminish in the slightest.
Under the pressure of the All Beings Seal, Randeng gradually fell farther behind Cihang.
"Cihang, stop struggling.
"I admit that your talent is impressive, but you are ultimately only a Golden Immortal. How much mana do you have left now?
"If you stop now, I can still spare your life!"
Seeing that Cihang was about to flee far away again, Randeng grew anxious. He attacked with all his strength while threatening Cihang.
"What a bold tone. Whose life do you intend to spare?"
Suddenly, an immense pressure descended, causing even Randeng's body to falter.
"Who is it?"
Randeng's expression changed abruptly as he looked ahead.
"Longevity Mountain's Wuzhuang Temple is here!"
Unlike Randeng, Cihang's face lit up with joy.
From the beginning, his flight had never been a planless escape.
He had indeed been heading west, but Longevity Mountain and Wuzhuang Temple also lay in this direction.
He was no match for Randeng now, but he could borrow another's power.
Even if Hong Yun were absent, he could rely on his friendship with Hong Yun to seek Zhenyuanzi's aid.
Fortunately, Hong Yun was at Wuzhuang Temple and was willing to intervene for him.
"Fellow Daoist Hong Yun."
Seeing Hong Yun suddenly appear, Randeng's expression changed drastically.
"It has been a long time. Have you now begun intercepting and killing Golden Immortal cultivators, Fellow Daoist?"
The usually gentle Hong Yun now carried a trace of anger.
"You misunderstand, Fellow Daoist. He and I have a private grudge, which is why I personally took action!"
Though they had both listened to the Dao at Zixiao Palace, their statuses were different.
Randeng was merely a Grand Unity Golden Immortal, while Hong Yun was a quasi-sage.
"A private grudge? You merely coveted his treasures. I have no private grudge with you, Randeng!"
Cihang spoke mockingly.
"Fellow Daoist, are you injured?"
Hong Yun ignored Randeng and asked Cihang with concern.
"I am unharmed. Thank you for your concern, Fellow Daoist. I must thank you for coming to help me this time."
Cihang replied with a smile.
"Why be so polite with me, Fellow Daoist? It is enough that you were not injured!"
Hong Yun felt considerably relieved upon hearing this.
Randeng's expression changed wildly as he watched the scene.
"Fellow Daoist Hong Yun, Randeng did not know that Cihang was your friend.
"This time was indeed Randeng's fault. I offer you my apologies!"
Randeng knew when to yield. He immediately apologized to Hong Yun.
"You should not be apologizing to me.
"This is a grievance between you and Fellow Daoist Cihang."
Hong Yun looked at Randeng with displeasure, and the pressure of a quasi-sage erupted once more.
"Fellow Daoist Cihang, this time was my, Randeng's, fault.
"How about we settle the grievance between us here and now?"
Though Randeng apologized with a smile, his words carried a hidden threat.
"Fine. The grievance between us arose over spiritual treasures and opportunities, so let it end with the Heaven Measuring Ruler!"
The Earth Spirit Pearl transformed into a giant hand and reached for the Heaven Measuring Ruler in the void.
"Cihang, how dare you!"
Ignoring Hong Yun, Randeng shouted and moved to retrieve the Heaven Measuring Ruler.
He did fear Hong Yun, but he did not fear Cihang.
If Cihang wanted to seize his spiritual treasure, even Hong Yun could not allow it.
"What is there for me to fear?"
The Earth Spirit Pearl immediately changed direction and blasted toward Randeng.
At the same time, the All Beings Seal crashed down with overwhelming force.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
Cihang's sudden attack caught Randeng off guard. He hurriedly summoned the Spirit Coffin Lamp to defend himself.
At that moment, Cihang summoned the Glazed Pure Vase.
"Receive!"
While Randeng was fully occupied resisting the Earth Spirit Pearl, the Heaven Measuring Ruler was drawn into the Glazed Pure Vase.
"Cihang, how dare you seize my spiritual treasure!"
Randeng roared in fury.
"Randeng, this is what you deserve!"
Cihang remained unmoved, retrieving the Pure Vase along with his other spiritual treasures.
With Hong Yun standing nearby, Cihang was not afraid that Randeng would attack.
"Fine. Today, I, Randeng, admit defeat.
"Cihang, today's enmity will surely be settled someday!"
In the end, Randeng still did not dare to act. He transformed into a streak of light and departed in fury.
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