The figure in the black mist solidified, demonic power surging into the sky. It revealed a face identical to Xuantian's, but its chest and forehead had been pierced through, and black blood streamed from the wounds. It exuded the aura of a true god.
That was because Xuantian had broken through as his third strand of immortal energy condensed, officially advancing to the true god realm.
Facing this powerful demonic figure, Xuantian wasted no words. He took out a divine herb and swallowed it in one bite, instantly restoring his vigor. The figure lunged straight at him.
Xuantian immediately unleashed the Thunder Emperor Precious Technique, but his opponent used Thunder Emperor's Extreme Speed to evade his attack. With a strange laugh, it retaliated with the Grass Sword Art.
Startled, Xuantian countered with the Grass Sword Art. Their attacks collided, evenly matched.
Without hesitation, he unleashed Thunder Fist, Thunder Emperor Finger, Thunder Emperor's Extreme Speed, Thunderbolts Transforming into Stars, Nine Heavens Tribulation Light, and Thunder of Heavenly Punishment.
Then he fused the True Phoenix Freehand Technique, True Dragon Freehand Technique, grass sword, Heavenly Horned Ant technique, Dragon-Subduing Heavenly Art, and Immortal-Slaying Technique into one, delivering a heaven-shaking strike.
Yet his opponent also unleashed the Thunder Emperor Precious Technique, combining the precious techniques of the Ten Fiends in exactly the same move. Once again, they were evenly matched.
Xuantian stopped revealing more techniques and fought his opponent using those he had already shown. Yet it could always spot his openings, even reacting in the moment to imitate his unique variations. Its ability to learn was terrifying.
As their clashes continued, he gradually realized something was wrong. Pitch-black blood was forming inside him, and a new will was gestating within his body, ready to attack his primordial spirit and seize his flesh.
Xuantian's