Now that his strength had greatly increased, Deng Jiugong was confident he could take on Yang Jian.
Besides, he hadn't had time to refine the magic treasures he'd obtained after killing Jin Zha and Mu Zha.
The Dragon-Binding Stake in particular was a Seven Treasures Golden Lotus and the treasured artifact of Five Dragon Mountain Cloud Firmament Cave. Its grade could reach that of a superior-grade Innate Spirit Treasure!
If Deng Jiugong dared to bring out the Dragon-Binding Stake, Manjushri Guangfa Heavenly Venerate would probably take it back.
"Marshal, this is bad! Jiang Ziya is leading a host of experts in a fierce attack!"
Just then, Tailuan rushed in with the report.
Several days had passed since they hung up the truce plaque, and seeing that Deng Jiugong still hadn't taken it down, Jiang Ziya and the others had run out of patience.
"We can take down the truce plaque now,"
Deng Jiugong said.
At once, Tailuan hurried away.
Outside Tang Camp, Jiang Ziya and the many generals of Xiqi were all shouting insults.
"Deng Jiugong, a truce plaque isn't a protective charm! How long are you going to hide like a turtle?"
"If you still don't come out to fight, don't blame us for attacking by force!"
Jiang Ziya called out.
Yang Jian, Nezha, Lei Zhenzi, Tu Xingsun, and many other Xiqi generals stood beside him.
Nezha and Lei Zhenzi had both recovered from their injuries and had come along to support the troops.
"Look, they've taken down the truce plaque!"
Tu Xingsun was short, but sharp-eyed. He was the first to notice Tailuan beckon and take down the truce plaque.
"After hanging up the truce plaque for several days, Tang Camp's morale must have fallen. Who will go out and test them?"
Jiang Ziya asked.
"Chancellor, Tu Xingsun requests permission to fight!"
Tu Xingsun had been waiting impatiently for this and spoke at once.
Even though Jiang Ziya had wanted to send Yang Jian out earlier, he still allowed Tu Xingsun to take the field.
Deng Jiugong had won one battle after another, and Tang Camp's morale was soaring. Xiqi needed a victory to lift its spirits.
Sending Tu Xingsun out now would be enough.
Inside Tang Camp!
"Marshal, Yang Wenhui requests permission to fight!"
He was the last of the four disciples Lu Yue had brought with him.
Yang Wenhui had reached the peak of the Mystic Immortal Realm, and had received the true teachings of the Plague Immortal Lu Yue.
His magic treasure was the Plague Dispelling Whip. A swing of it could spread pestilence, and its power was immense.
Even if he couldn't defeat his opponent, he could still retreat safely with the Plague Dispelling Whip.
"Very well!"
"But be sure to take care!"
Deng Jiugong said.
Deng Jiugong could see that Tu Xingsun had reached the late stage of the Golden Immortal Realm.
Clearly, after being rescued, Tu Xingsun had returned to his mountain to cultivate. Not only had his injuries healed, his strength had also greatly increased.
However, though his injuries had healed, he was still missing what a man ought to have!
At the very least, with his current cultivation, the thing that wouldn't grow still wouldn't grow!!!
His lack of yang energy might affect his strength!
Unless Juliusun gave him a different body, as Taiyi Zhenren had done when he remade Nezha's body!!!
"Who are you, challenger?"
Seeing the unfamiliar Daoist approach, his appearance extremely fierce, Tu Xingsun furrowed his brows.
"I am Yang Wenhui of Nine Dragon Island!"
Yang Wenhui replied at once.
Hearing that an Interception Sect disciple had come to block his way, Tu Xingsun's expression filled with killing intent.
He had originally intended to kill Deng Jiugong and Deng Xiu.
Now that an Interception Sect disciple had come looking for death, Tu Xingsun wouldn't hold back.
With a thought, Tu Xingsun brought out an iron cudgel.
It had been forged from Innate Geng Metal and looked much like the Iron Cudgel he had used before.
Clearly, Chan Sect disciples weren't short on low-grade magic treasures!
Buzz!
Sensing that Yang Wenhui's cultivation was inferior to his own, Tu Xingsun didn't choose to sneak attack. Instead, he met him head-on.
However, Yang Wenhui had no intention of fighting Tu Xingsun head-on.
With a thought, the Plague Dispelling Whip appeared in his hand. Urging his magic power, he swung it, immediately spreading pestilence.
Sensing the power of Yang Wenhui's attack, Tu Xingsun was alarmed.
If the pestilence reached him, he might end up like Nezha and Lei Zhenzi, falling victim to the other man's underhanded tricks.
For a moment, Tu Xingsun didn't dare get too close to Yang Wenhui!
"Earth Traveling Technique!"
With a thought, Tu Xingsun slipped underground, intending to launch a sneak attack.
After all, his opponent's techniques were underhanded, but Tu Xingsun had a few tricks of his own.
Slipping underground and waiting for a chance to strike was the best choice.
"You contemptible rat, skulking around out of sight! Have you the guts to come out and fight me face-to-face?"
When Yang Wenhui saw Tu Xingsun disappear, he cursed furiously.
Boom!
Just then, Tu Xingsun burst out of the ground behind Yang Wenhui and struck!
Yang Wenhui was shocked by Tu Xingsun's sneak attack!
In his haste, he moved to dodge the blow.
Boom!
Though he avoided a direct hit to a vital spot, Yang Wenhui was still struck by Tu Xingsun's attack.
His body flew backward uncontrollably, and he couldn't stop himself from spitting out a mouthful of blood.
"You shameless little thief, resorting to sneak attacks!"
Yang Wenhui was furious, beside himself with rage.
Still, afraid Tu Xingsun would attack again, Yang Wenhui swung the Plague Dispelling Whip, spreading a large amount of pestilence around himself.
If Tu Xingsun dared to show his face again, he would surely be infected!
"Hmph! I'm not only going to kill you, I'm going to kill Deng Jiugong and Deng Xiu, too!"
Tu Xingsun spoke viciously, then glanced toward Tang Camp.
He swept a fierce look over Deng Jiugong before turning to Deng Xiu, his eyes filled with killing intent.
Compared with Deng Jiugong, Deng Xiu would be much easier to kill.
Before he could speak, Deng Xiu shouted,
"Old Eunuch Tu, all you can do is hide underground like a coward! What's so impressive about sneaking up on people?"
As soon as the words fell, the soldiers in Tang Camp burst into laughter.
Tu Xingsun's face flushed red, and he was so angry he nearly flew into a rage.
His Earth Traveling Technique had once been a source of pride. But after Deng Xiu's humiliating words, it suddenly didn't seem so impressive.
Still, impressive or not, Tu Xingsun had to rely on that divine ability.
What Deng Xiu had done to him was an indelible humiliation. He wouldn't rest until Deng Xiu was dead!
Buzz!
The next moment, Tu Xingsun slipped underground again.
As for Yang Wenhui, pestilence surrounded him on all sides, making it difficult to attack for the moment.
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