Just as Qin Mu was lost in thought...
Yu Ding's gaze shifted, appraising Qin Mu and Duobao.
"Daoist Qin Mu, won't you two step forward and give it a try?"
"Right now, none of the beings in line dare to step up and challenge. If you go now, the timing is just right."
These words were mainly directed at Qin Mu.
Duobao's cultivation was on par with Yu Ding's, both at the Golden Immortal level. Challenging a Great Witch of the Witch Clan offered little chance of victory.
As for Qin Mu, Yu Ding couldn't see through him.
He also wanted to see.
Just how capable were these disciples of the Three Pure Ones?
Hearing Yu Ding's words, Qin Mu gave a faint smile. He didn't rush forward, instead glancing at Duobao.
"Daoist Duobao."
"The opportunity is right before you. It all depends on whether you can seize it."
At this, Duobao was momentarily stunned.
Then, the fighting spirit in his eyes blazed up intensely:
"Daoist Qin Mu speaks truly."
"Since we're here, we ought to give it a try."
"Let This Humble One go and face this Great Witch of the Witch Clan!"
With that, Duobao turned his gaze toward the Great Witch standing on the open ground at the entrance:
"I challenge you!"
No sooner had he spoken than Duobao, without delay, flickered and flew forward.
Seeing this, the towering Great Witch looked straight at Duobao.
When he noticed that Duobao was merely at the Golden Immortal level, a flicker of contempt passed through his eyes, and he spoke coldly:
"Who comes? State your name!"
Duobao smiled slightly and replied:
"This humble Daoist is Duobao, here to receive your instruction!"
The moment his words fell, Duobao wasted no time. He formed hand seals, and Immortal Light surged around him.
"Boom! Boom!"
In an instant, countless phantom images of Magic treasures materialized.
Blades, swords, bells, tripods, pagodas...
Dense and numberless, blotting out the sky, radiating terrifying auras.
"Go!!"
With Duobao's low shout, the multitude of Magic treasures poured down like a torrential rain, smashing straight toward the Great Witch.
The Great Witch saw this, his expression utterly unmoved, and coldly uttered:
"All flash and no substance!"
Then, he neither dodged nor evaded, standing motionless in place.
From the look of it, he intended to let Duobao's Magic treasures strike him directly.
"Boom! Boom..."
In no time, the countless Magic treasures crashed onto the Great Witch's body. Mana scattered, explosions erupted everywhere!
Then, the Great Witch's flesh took on a bronze-like luster, forcefully weathering all the attacks!
Beyond that, many of Duobao's Magic treasures shattered upon impact, raising clouds of dust.
Soon, the light faded, and the Great Witch still stood in place, completely unharmed!
"Ah?"
Duobao's pupils contracted at the sight.
Especially when he saw so many of his Magic treasures broken, his heart ached.
Those were treasures he had painstakingly accumulated over a thousand years of traveling alongside Qin Mu.
Shaken, Duobao dared not continue hurling Magic treasures at the Great Witch. Instead, he recalled all the remaining ones.
"What?"
"With such paltry tricks, you dare challenge me?"
The Great Witch's voice boomed like thunder, his roar resounding.
"Hmph!"
Duobao, hearing this, flickered and immediately transformed into his true form.
When they looked again, a golden Treasure-Seeking Rat was revealed.
"Swish!"
The next moment, Duobao's speed surged as he tried to win through agility, darting straight at the Great Witch.
"Heh!"
The Great Witch let out a scoff, stomping his foot heavily.
"Boom, boom..."
With that stomp, the surrounding earth trembled violently, a terrifying wave of force sweeping out, warping even time and space.
Before Duobao could close in, he felt his movement stall.
Then, an invisible, pure physical force slammed down directly.
"Bang!"
With a resounding crash, Duobao was sent flying backward, crashing heavily to the ground, a trickle of blood at the corner of his mouth.
"Brother Duobao!"
Qin Mu, seeing this, quickly stepped forward to support Duobao.
Duobao smiled bitterly, shaking his head and sighing:
"This Witch Clan's physical body is truly formidable. This Humble One is no match for him."
Yu Ding also moved closer at this moment, unable to help but remark:
"He is, after all, a Great Witch. Entering Buzhou Mountain is indeed difficult!"
Hearing this, Qin Mu narrowed his eyes slightly, turning his gaze to the Great Witch standing unmoving at the entrance:
"Let me give it a try."
As soon as he spoke, Qin Mu released Duobao, stretched his form, and in a flash, landed on the open ground at the entrance.
"Oh?"
Seeing Qin Mu step up, the previously indifferent Great Witch's eyes sharpened.
He could naturally sense the powerful aura emanating from Qin Mu.
"Finally, someone worth fighting!"
"State your name?"
Kuafu said flatly.
Qin Mu smiled faintly and replied:
"Qin Mu."
"Qin Mu?"
The Great Witch frowned slightly; he had never heard that name.
After a brief pause, he didn't dwell on it and responded:
"Witch Clan, Kuafu."
The Great Witch also gave his own title, a fighting spirit gradually rising in his eyes.
Before this, he hadn't bothered to give his name to other challengers.
Now, facing Qin Mu, he did—showing how seriously Kuafu regarded him.
"Kuafu?"
Upon hearing the Great Witch's reply, Qin Mu's heart jolted, a flicker of surprise flashing through his eyes.
Others might not know, but he was well aware.
Kuafu Chasing the Sun!
That was a legendary figure from myth who dared to race the sun itself!
"So it's Great Witch Kuafu. I've long admired you."
After a moment's thought, Qin Mu quickly snapped back to attention and cupped his hands in a salute to Kuafu.
Hearing this, Kuafu shot him a cold glare and said bluntly:
"Enough talk, let's fight!"
With that, a berserk aura erupted from Kuafu, his blood energy soaring to the heavens.
Seeing this, Qin Mu took a deep breath. Instead of using any divine abilities or spells, he stepped forward, unleashed his physical strength, and threw a punch straight at Kuafu!
"What?"
"This?"
"Am I seeing this right?"
"This fellow daoist actually intends to fight the Great Witch Kuafu with pure physical strength?"
"Is he insane?"
"Does he not know how powerful the Witch Clan's physique is?"
"..."
The living beings present were all stunned, their jaws practically dropping.
They had originally assumed Qin Mu would use techniques and divine abilities to battle Kuafu.
Who would have thought he actually meant to compete with Kuafu in physical strength?
Yu Ding, upon seeing this, was dumbfounded. He quickly turned to Duobao beside him:
"Brother Duobao, what is Brother Qin Mu doing? Does he not know the Witch Clan's physique is formidable?"
Duobao smiled bitterly and shook his head, indicating he didn't know either.
Although he had spent over a thousand years with Qin Mu, he still didn't fully understand the specifics of Qin Mu's situation.
"Oh?"
Meanwhile, Kuafu was also taken aback when he saw Qin Mu throwing a punch at him with pure physical strength.
"How interesting!"
"In all this Primordial World, there's actually someone bold enough to compete with my Witch Clan in physical prowess!"
Thinking this, Kuafu didn't hesitate. He swung his fist to meet Qin Mu's attack.
"Boom!"
As his fist shot out, the air crackled and popped.
In less than an instant, Qin Mu's and Kuafu's fist forces collided violently.
"Bang!"
The two fists struck each other. A berserk airwave swept in all directions, the earth cracked, and rocks shattered.
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