Just as Qin Mu was lost in thought, pondering the matter,
Yu Ding shifted his gaze and looked toward Qin Mu and Duobao.
"Daoist Qin Mu, aren't you going to give it a try?"
"The living beings waiting in line now are all too afraid to step forward and challenge him. This is the perfect time to go up."
Yu Ding had mainly said this for Qin Mu's benefit.
Duobao's cultivation was on the same level as his own, both of them Golden Immortals. He didn't have much chance of defeating a Great Witch of the Witch Clan.
But as for Qin Mu, Yu Ding couldn't see through him.
He also wanted to find out:
Just how strong were the disciples of the Three Pure Ones?
Hearing Yu Ding's words, Qin Mu smiled faintly. He didn't rush forward but instead glanced at Duobao.
"Daoist Duobao."
"The opportunity is right before you. It's up to you whether you can seize it."
Duobao was slightly taken aback.
Then the fighting spirit in his eyes flared:
"Daoist Qin Mu is right."
"Since I'm here, I should at least give it a try."
"Allow me to go and test this Great Witch of the Witch Clan!"
With that, Duobao shifted his gaze toward the Great Witch standing in the open area by the entrance.
"I challenge you!"
As soon as the words left his mouth, Duobao didn't hesitate. He flashed forward, soaring into the air.
Seeing this, the burly Great Witch looked straight at Duobao.
When he realized Duobao was only a Golden Immortal, a trace of contempt flashed in his eyes. He spoke in a cool, disdainful tone:
"Who are you? State your name."
Duobao smiled slightly and replied:
"This humble Daoist is Duobao. I've come to seek your instruction!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Duobao wasted no time. He formed hand seals, and Immortal Light surged around him.
"Boom! Boom!"
In an instant, countless phantom treasures appeared.
Sabers, swords, bells, cauldrons, pagodas...
They packed the sky, blotting out the sun, and radiated a terrifying aura.
"Go!"
With Duobao's low shout, the many treasures poured down like a torrential rain, crashing straight toward the Great Witch.
The Great Witch watched without the slightest change in expression and said coldly:
"All flash and no substance!"
Then, to everyone's surprise, the Great Witch neither dodged nor moved. He simply stood right where he was.
From the looks of it, he intended to let Duobao's treasures strike him.
"Boom! Boom..."
In no time, the many treasures slammed into the Great Witch's body, scattering magical energy and setting off a series of explosions!
A bronze-like sheen appeared on the Great Witch's body, and he withstood every attack head-on!
What was more, many of Duobao's treasures shattered on impact, sending dust billowing everywhere.
Soon, the light faded. The Great Witch was still standing right where he had been, completely unharmed!
"Ah?"
Duobao's pupils contracted at the sight.
He was especially pained to see that so many of his treasures had shattered.
He had painstakingly gathered them over the thousand years he had traveled alongside Qin Mu.
Shocked, Duobao didn't dare keep hurling treasures at the Great Witch. Instead, he recalled all the ones that remained.
"What?"
"You dare challenge me with tricks like that?"
The Great Witch's voice boomed like thunder as he barked at him.
"Hmph!"
At Duobao's words, he flashed and immediately transformed into his true form.
A moment later, a golden Treasure-Seeking Rat appeared.
"Whoosh!"
In the next instant, Duobao's speed surged. He tried to use his agility to gain the upper hand, darting straight at the Great Witch.
"Ha!"
The Great Witch gave a scornful laugh and stamped his foot hard against the ground.
"Boom! Boom..."
The stomp made the surrounding earth shake violently. A terrifying shockwave swept outward, distorting space and time as if they were being twisted out of shape.
Before Duobao could even reach him, he felt his body halt.
Then an invisible force of pure physical strength came crashing down on him.
"Thud!"
With a resounding impact, Duobao was sent flying backward. He slammed heavily into the ground, a trace of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth.
"Daoist Duobao!"
Seeing this, Qin Mu hurried forward to help him up.
Duobao managed a bitter smile and shook his head with a sigh.
"The Witch Clan's bodies really are formidable. I'm no match for him."
Yu Ding came over as well and couldn't help sighing:
"He is a mighty Great Witch, after all. Getting into Buzhou Mountain really won't be easy!"
At these words, Qin Mu narrowed his eyes slightly and turned to look at the Great Witch standing motionless by the entrance.
"I'll give it a try."
As soon as he finished speaking, Qin Mu released Duobao, sprang forward, and landed in the open area by the entrance.
"Hmm?"
When Qin Mu stepped forward, the previously indifferent Great Witch narrowed his eyes slightly.
He could naturally sense the powerful aura emanating from Qin Mu.
"Finally, someone who can put up a fight!"
"State your name."
Kuafu spoke coolly.
Qin Mu smiled slightly and replied:
"Qin Mu."
"Qin Mu?"
The Great Witch furrowed his brows. He had never heard that name before.
After a brief pause, he didn't dwell on it and replied:
"Kuafu of the Witch Clan."
The Great Witch gave his name as well, his fighting spirit rising.
Until now, he hadn't given his name to any of the other challengers.
But when facing Qin Mu, he revealed it, a clear sign that Kuafu took him seriously.
"Kuafu?"
Hearing the Great Witch's reply, Qin Mu couldn't help feeling a jolt in his heart. A flash of surprise quickly crossed his eyes.
Others might not know, but he knew very well.
Kuafu Chasing the Sun!
He was the legendary mighty hero who dared to race the sun!
After a moment's thought, Qin Mu quickly recovered and cupped his hands toward Kuafu.
"So you are Great Witch Kuafu. I've long admired you."
Hearing this, Kuafu glared coldly at him and snapped impatiently:
"Enough nonsense. Make your move!"
As he spoke, a violent aura erupted from Kuafu, his blood energy soaring into the sky.
Seeing this, Qin Mu took a deep breath. He didn't use any divine abilities or spells. Instead, he stepped forward, unleashed his physical strength, and punched toward Kuafu!
"What?"
"This..."
"Am I seeing things?"
"This Daoist is actually going to fight Great Witch Kuafu using nothing but physical strength?"
"Is he crazy?"
"Does he not know how strong the Witch Clan's bodies are?"
"..."
The living beings present stared in utter shock.
They had assumed Qin Mu would use spells or divine abilities to fight Kuafu.
Who would have thought he would try to match Kuafu's physical strength?
Yu Ding was dumbfounded by the sight. He hurriedly turned toward Duobao beside him.
"Daoist Duobao, what is Daoist Qin Mu doing? Doesn't he know how strong the Witch Clan's bodies are?"
Duobao smiled bitterly and shook his head, indicating that he had no idea either.
Although he had spent a thousand years with Qin Mu, he still didn't know much about Qin Mu's actual abilities.
"Oh?"
At the same time, Kuafu was also taken aback when he saw Qin Mu charge at him with a punch powered by pure physical strength.
"That's interesting!"
"Here in the Primordial World, someone actually dares to match the Witch Clan in physical strength!"
With that, Kuafu didn't hesitate. He swung his fist toward Qin Mu to meet the attack.
"Boom!"
His fist cut through the air with a sharp crackling sound.
In the blink of an eye, Qin Mu and Kuafu's fists collided with tremendous force.
"Thud!"
The clash sent a violent shockwave sweeping in every direction. The earth split apart, and rocks shattered.
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