The Gap, Part 2

Fresh blood slowly flowed out, which he covered with his hand.

"I"

The excruciating pain rendered Zhang Rongfang almost speechless.

But his expression remained resolute. He steadied himself, his breathing quickened, and turned around.

"We haven't lost yet!!"

When he let go, the bloody hole in his chest had actually healed and disappeared.

Zhang Rongfang charged forward like a raging rhinoceros, his arms transforming into two dark red phantoms, like dragons and elephants, fiercely pecking at his opponent's body.

Flame Emperor Talisman - Blood Pecking Dragon! "Thunderbird!" Ostandin raised his hand, his figure flashing past Zhang Rongfang.

With a splash, another spray of blood erupted and splattered on the ground.

This move has once again decided the outcome.

"Aren't you going to surrender?" Ostandin asked solemnly, turning to face his opponent.

Zhang Rongfang staggered a few steps, and a deep, bloody gash appeared on his side.

He covered his wound, turned around without hesitation, and once again lashed out at Ostandin with lightning speed.

"I haven't lost yet!!"

The two clashed again.

Fists and palms transformed into a curtain of rain, crisscrossing and overturning.

Time and again, blood splattered all over Zhang Rongfang's body.

But it was pointless! He seemed tireless, with inexhaustible blood, his strength undiminished, attacking relentlessly!

Ostandin's expression was cold and stern; the more he fought, the more alarmed he became.

His hands have been broken several times, and that's only because of the enormous recoil force he suffered when striking the other person's body.

Even an attacker like him has been injured so many times.

Zhang Ying, who was on the other side, was still covered in blood and full of energy, seemingly unharmed!

'This guy!!'

Bang!

Another heavy blow.

Zhang Rongfang flying backward, his legs leaving long trails on the ground before he regained his balance.

His chest cavity collapsed, and his sternum was broken from the beating.

But in the blink of an eye, he acted as if nothing had happened and continued rushing towards them.

Ostandin took a deep breath, knowing that he couldn't continue like this.

Immediately, he raised one hand and lowered the other, as if supporting a large circle.

"Secret Assassination"

"Brahma Elephant Variation!"

The sound waves exploded in an instant.

Zhang Rongfang's expression changed drastically. All his senses were completely blocked, and he was once again surrounded by the wall of energy.

Sound, airflow, and something else, all mixed together, condensing the two into one.

But before he could find a flaw...

A pale arm suddenly pierced out from the air wall behind them.

Thud! The arm pierced his back muscle hard.

The arm was originally intended to pierce the back of the heart, but Zhang Rongfang moved it in time, avoiding a vital spot.

Blood splattered as the palm strike pierced through Zhang Rongfang's right chest.

In an instant, a sharp eagle cry exploded out. Zhang Rongfang turned around and lashed out with his claw. The Eagle Claw technique, combined with his current Blood Lotus body, brought out a terrifying claw shadow that was much stronger than his Limit State.

He completely disregarded the arm piercing through his body, instead using his body to lock onto his opponent. He then turned and attacked.

But it was still too slow.

The Eagle Claw missed its mark, Zhang Rongfang was struck heavily on the forehead by a palm strike, making him dizzy and causing him to stagger backward.

He staggered to regain his balance, let out a roar, and charged forward once more.

"You bastard."

How can they still fight like that?!

Ostandin was slightly distracted by the bloody hole in the other man's chest.

The two intertwined again.

Fists and palms clashed.

Only one or two tenths of Zhang Rongfang's strength was effective; the rest was easily deflected.

In the blink of an eye, another Thunderbird was launched.

Blood gushed from his shoulder, and he staggered backward.

"..." Ostandin's breathing quickened, and he stepped back.

'How many times has this guy stumbled?!?'

What's going on?! Why isn't he falling down?!

This isn't Worship God! But it feels even more exaggerated than what he Worship God!?

He gradually felt a sense of unease and doubt.

'No, we have to finish this quickly and use the Final Form to take him away!'

Ostandin's mindset slowly changed. But he had only taken one step forward when he suddenly felt something was wrong with his hands!

With a whoosh, Ostandin took a few steps back, creating distance.

He glanced at his hands.

"What?! What's going on?!"

His hands, like those of a centenarian, had lost their luster, the skin was dry and bloodless! "Cannot recover!?" The spiritual energy of the worshipper showed no signs of recovery.

This made Ostandin's heart sink, and he looked again at Zhang Rongfang was rushing towards him once more.

So the rumor was true after all? The ultimate secret to restraining the Worship God warriors. 'In that case, you can't be allowed to live!' His eyes finally turned ruthless.

But Zhang Rongfang suddenly stopped, turned around and ran.

In the blink of an eye, he had already run dozens of meters.

This run was exactly what Ostandin wanted.

Lingering here for too long has definitely attracted the attention of Shangguan Feihe's side.

He immediately followed closely behind, running wildly to catch up.

The two of them left Phoenix Garden quickly, one after the other, in perfect unison.

As he ran over hillsides and streams, Ostandin felt increasingly uneasy.

Why isn't this road leading to the Jade Void Palace?

What sank him even further was that his withered hand showed no signs of recovery whatsoever.

'Could this method of self-control be permanent?!' He was both shocked and furious, and his killing intent began to rise rapidly.

At first, they only speculated about this method based on the traces, but when they actually saw it, they realized that this method of restraint was utterly evil! Suddenly, Zhang Rongfang in front stopped abruptly and turned around.

In his Blood Lotus state, all the blood on his body had been absorbed, and apart from the bloodstains on his pants, he appeared to be unharmed.

He looked radiant and full of Essence, Qi, and Spirit.

"Here?" Ostandin frowned and looked around.

This is the top of a mountain, and there's nothing around except a solitary stone house.

Apart from that, it was completely empty.

Did he come here simply to stall for time? Ostandin's vigilance grew slightly.

However, this place is quite a distance from Shangguan Feihe. He probably won't be able to get here to help so quickly.

By now, he had already realized how difficult Zhang Rongfang was to deal with.

The opponent was extremely strong and had amazing stamina, which even startled him Worship God Great Grandmaster.

Its recovery ability is terrifying, practically indistinguishable from Worship God.

In the ensuing fight, none of his many deadly moves could completely subdue his opponent.

Every time he sees the rickety creature staggering and unable to stand steadily, he is met with another critical hit and counterattack as soon as he gets close to finish it off.

Therefore, to completely subdue this person, we must use the Final Form. "To be honest, I don't want to use the Final Form. Because that state is just too ugly."

He gently brushed a strand of golden hair from his forehead, ensuring his beautiful face wasn't overly obscured.

"Even this blonde hair is getting in the way. It doesn't match my beautiful face. I'm considering whether I should shave it all off."

Ostandin spoke calmly as he slowly approached Zhang Rongfang step by step.

"But now, you've surprised me." He ran his fingers along his eyelids.

Yes, that's what he considers impressive.

"You've made me realize that without going all out, I'm afraid I won't be able to bring you back."

"It would make me give up my most beautiful self and face the enemy in ugliness."

Ostandin sighed softly, "You have something to be proud of."

Call.

Zhang Rongfang took a deep breath, straightened his chest, and raised his voice.

"Senior, this person said that you and Senior Jun Er are both crazy. He said that you are both mortals, trash, and that ugly people can only be with other ugly people."

"!?!" Ostandin frowned, not understanding what he meant.

But it doesn't matter, he's too lazy to waste time.

He immediately took a deep breath.

The breath inhaled seemed to slowly emanate from every pore of the body, transforming into a gentle breeze that caressed the surroundings.

With that breath, silver streaks quickly appeared on the surface of his skin.

His skin became even paler than before, turning a ghastly white, like plaster.

Its back began to bulge with sharp protrusions.

It felt as if something under the skin wanted to break through the flesh, but stopped halfway through.

A large, sharp bulge pushes up the skin and flesh, forming a huge, hunchbacked, spherical structure that supports the back.

Its arms were stretched and thinned.

His lower body and legs grew thicker and larger, swollen, resembling elephant legs.

Most noticeably, his body was covered with numerous air holes the size of a baby's fist.

At a glance, there were at least a dozen scattered in various places.

"Final Form. Qi God State."

Ostandin took a deep breath, but instead of exhaling through his mouth and nose, he exhaled through the pores of his body.

Then, he looked at Zhang Rongfang across from him.

Zhang Rongfang remained completely calm, simply taking a deep breath and shouting loudly.

"Senior Jun Er has arrived!!"

Whoosh!

A figure appeared suddenly beside the two of them as if by teleportation.

"Where is Jun Er!?"

Di Jiang, with his hair disheveled and carrying a hoe in both hands, seemed to be genuinely planting vegetables!

Then he looked at Ostandin beside him. He understood instantly.

"You little brat, you're trying to fool me?"

"How could I dare to lie to you, senior? Senior Jun Er promised to help me!" Zhang Rongfang said decisively.

"Really?!" Di Jiang frowned.

"It's true!" Zhang Rongfang said confidently.

Why did she agree to help you?

"Because she thinks I have unlimited potential for the future!" Zhang Rongfang said shamelessly.

Di Jiang was speechless. He didn't know if it was true or not. He just felt that this scene seemed familiar.

He sighed, put down his hoe, and looked at Ostandin beside him.

Smack

To his surprise, Ostandin unconsciously took a step back. At this moment, his four-meter-tall frame was completely devoid of the narcissism and domineering aura he had displayed just moments before.

"You recognize me?" Di Jiang's eyes instantly darkened.

Ostandin took a deep breath.

"I don't recognize you! However, sir, your bearing is extraordinary, and your appearance is even more outstanding. One look at you and I know you are no ordinary person! I, Ostandin, am truly fortunate to have the honor of meeting such a handsome and unparalleled person as you today!"

He clasped his hands in a respectful gesture.

"There was a misunderstanding today. I guess I became acquainted with Zhang Ying Daozi through a fight. I'll take my leave now."

Without turning around, he faced the two of them, tapped his toes on the ground, and started running backwards at top speed.

"Wait!" Di Jiang suddenly exclaimed. "Why do I feel like you look familiar?"