Sparring

"How about we stop here?"

Tang Yilong said enthusiastically, his face full of anticipation.

Shen Long thought for a moment, then nodded and said, "I have long admired Fellow Daoist Tang's name. Where shall we spar?"

"Let's set up outside the Marketplace! Several of my relatives are here, Fellow Daoist Shen can also invite other fellow Daoists to watch the battle."

Tang Yilong said.

Shen Long looked at Huang Hu and said, "Fellow Daoist Huang, would you be interested in watching us spar?"

Logically speaking, Tang Yilong shouldn't resort to trickery. To be on the safe side, he invited other fellow cultivators to watch the battle.

"Excellent! Speaking of which, Fellow Daoist Tang has rarely suffered a defeat since Foundation Establishment."

Huang Hu said with a smile.

Shen Long nodded, understanding that Huang Hu was telling him that Tang Yilong was very strong.

They left the Marketplace and came to an open area where Tang Keqing, Xu Tianlei, and more than a dozen other Foundation Establishment Cultivator were present. It seemed they were also eager to watch Tang Yilong and Shen Long spar.

Shen Long and Tang Yilong were a hundred feet apart. As soon as the competition began, Shen Long raised both hands and two Giant Fireball, each five feet in diameter, shot out and crashed into Tang Yilong.

Tang Yilong reacted quickly, summoning a long staff that shimmered with golden light. With a flick of his wrist, the Golden Staff Shadow's shadow swept out like the wind, striking the two Giant Fireball.

After a deafening roar, the two Giant Fireball exploded, turning into a sea of Crimson Flame.

Before the flames had even subsided, two more Giant Fireball hurtled towards them.

Tang Yilong swung his Golden Long Staff, smashing the incoming Crimson Flame to pieces. A thick Golden Light Screen appeared on his body, protecting him completely.

A Cyan Tornado swept in and arrived in front of him in an instant.

He swung his Golden Long Staff at the Cyan Tornado, and with a loud bang, the Cyan Tornado exploded, sending out hundreds of Giant Wind Blade that struck the Golden Light Screen one after another, producing a muffled sound, and the Golden Light Screen barrier dimmed.

A Golden Light Flowing Spear, shot towards Tang Yilong in an instant.

Tang Yilong swung his Golden Long Staff at the Golden Spear. With a muffled clang of metal clashing, the Golden Spear exploded, transforming into tens of thousands of Gold-Eating Ant.

Tens of thousands of Gold-Eating Ant suddenly condensed, forming Golden Arrow that shot straight at Tang Yilong.

A barrage of Golden Arrow struck the Golden Light Screen, producing a series of muffled thuds. The light on the Golden Light Screen dimmed and soon shattered. Some of the Golden Arrow struck Tang Yilong, producing a dull thud like metal clashing.

Before Tang Yilong could catch his breath, a Giant Fireball descended from the sky and crashed down on Tang Yilong.

At the same time, more than a dozen thick, Cyan Vine burst from the ground and wrapped around Tang Yilong's feet.

Just as Tang Yilong was about to make a move to defend himself, a sharp screech rang in his ears. He felt as if he had crashed into an impenetrable wall, and his head spun.

By the time he came to his senses, the Giant Fireball had struck him, exploding instantly and engulfing him in flames.

Before the flames had even subsided, another Giant Fireball shot towards Tang Yilong and struck him.

Shen Long raised both hands simultaneously, and Giant Fireball shot out, crashing into Tang Yilong one after another, with continuous explosions and billowing flames.

Shen Long raised his right hand, and a seal with continuously flowing blue light flew out of his hand, instantly growing larger and smashing towards Tang Yilong. At the same time, he raised his left hand, and a Cyan Tornado swept out, instantly arriving in front of the Crimson Sea of Fire.

A long staff, shimmering with golden light, swept out and shattered the Cyan Tornado. Hundreds of Giant Wind Blade shot out and disappeared into the sea of fire one after another, accompanied by muffled thuds.

Blue Giant Seal crashed down, and a hurried male voice came from within the sea of fire. "Fellow Daoist Shen, I admit defeat, stop!"

As soon as the words were spoken, Tang Keqing and several other members of the Tang Clan stepped forward to block the giant seal.

Even though Tang Yilong is Body Cultivator, he couldn't withstand the weight of a high-grade High-grade Magical Tool.

Shen Long made a hand seal, Blue Giant Seal rapidly shrank, flying back into Shen Long's sleeve.

Crimson Sea of Fire exploded, and Tang Yilong appeared. His clothes were tattered, and his body was covered with many small bloodstains, making him look disheveled.

"Haha, that's great, that's great!"

Tang Yilong laughed heartily, showing joy rather than anger.

Over the years, he has sparred with many Foundation Establishment Cultivator, winning more often than losing.

"You flatter me, Fellow Daoist Tang."

Shen Long said politely.

"Fellow Daoist Shen, you are too kind. You defeated me with your own skill. It is truly rare for you to have cultivated multiple Law Technique to the Great Perfection."

Tang Yilong's face was full of admiration.

Shen Long smiled calmly and said, "Fellow Daoist Tang is too kind."

"Fellow Daoist Shen, we have prepared a feast. How about we eat and chat back in the Marketplace?"

Tang Keqing said.

"That's right, let's go back to the Marketplace and have a casual chat."

Tang Yilong's tone was warm.

Shen Long nodded in agreement, and the group returned to the Marketplace. They arrived at a secluded Blue-tiled Courtyard. Inside the courtyard was a Cyan Stone Pavilion, and two exquisite blue food boxes were placed on the stone table.

Tang Keqing walked over, took out the fine wine and delicacies from the food box, and placed them on the stone table. Everyone sat down, enjoying the wine and chatting.

When the conversation turned to the cultivation of Law Technique, Tang Yilong asked curiously, "Fellow Daoist Shen, your talent for magic is truly remarkable! You've managed to cultivate so many spells to the Great Perfection."

"Diligence can make up for lack of talent; just spend more time practicing your magic."

Shen Long said.

Tang Yilong nodded and started talking to Shen Long about the cultivation of magic. Shen Long explained it to him truthfully.

About half an hour later, the banquet ended, and Shen Long and the others went home.

"Eighth Uncle, how is it!"

Tang Keqing asked.

"He should be Fellow Daoist Shen Long of the Spirit Control Sect, the third place winner of the Mystic Yang Dharma Assembly. The many techniques he masters are exactly the same as those of that Shen Long."

Tang Yilong said.

The Mystic Yang Dharma Assembly Mystic Yang Dharma Assembly a great influence, and the Tang Clan's spies also gathered intelligence on it, knowing that a dark horse Mystic Yang Dharma Assembly emerged from it.

Why did he change his name and hide his identity?

Tang Kezhen asked in confusion.

"Perhaps he has some unspeakable difficulties. It's not that he wants to hide his identity. If he really wanted to hide his identity, he would have changed his appearance and wouldn't spar with people casually."

Tang Yilong said.

Tang Keqing and Tang Kezhen suddenly realized, "That makes sense."

"This person is an elite of the Spirit Control Sect, and a disciple of Core Formation Cultivator. You should treat him well and make a good connection. Since he doesn't want to reveal his identity, we don't need to either. Just treat him as Shen Shi."

Tang Yilong said.

"Yes, Eighth Uncle."

Tang Keqing and Tang Kezhen readily agreed.

In Green Begonia Courtyard, Shen Long sat in a Cyan Stone Pavilion, a thoughtful expression on his face.

"It seems they know my true identity."

Shen Long muttered to himself, "I knew my identity would be exposed when I sparred with Tang Yilong, and I did it on purpose."

The fact that the Spirit Control Sect and the Tang Clan had no deep-seated hatred was the reason Shen Long's identity was exposed.