In an instant, the power of the Innate Merit Treasure was fully unleashed.
First came its vast spiritual essence, followed by the mighty power of black-and-yellow merit cascading down.
Once the power of merit had completely enveloped Tongtian's figure,
Torch Dragon's claw tore through the air.
It slammed fiercely into the defense formed by the Heavenly Yellow Linglong Pagoda.
Rumble!
In an instant, the entire Heavenly Yellow Linglong Pagoda trembled violently. Yet while the attack was immensely powerful, it still could not breach its defenses.
After all, it was an Innate Merit Treasure!
Unless one possessed a treasure of the same grade, breaking through its defenses was simply impossible.
But that was not all. Under Tongtian's control, the Heavenly Yellow Linglong Pagoda immediately launched a counterattack.
The entire pagoda began to spin continuously. In the next moment, an immense force erupted from its summit.
Roar!
Torch Dragon let out a low growl and swiftly withdrew his claw.
The dragon scales on his claw had already shattered.
Even his palm had been directly pierced by the formidable power of the Heavenly Yellow Linglong Pagoda.
Drops of pure true dragon blood continuously dripped from his palm.
Looking at his wounded hand, Torch Dragon was utterly shocked.
Not only had he failed to kill his opponent in a single strike, he had even been injured in return?
How was that possible!
The Dragon Clan's physical bodies had always been extraordinarily powerful.
His own body was second only to his brother Torch Dragon's, and could be said to have few rivals beneath the heavens!
"An Innate Spiritual Treasure? No, even an Innate Spiritual Treasure could not easily harm my physical body."
"This must be a supreme treasure!"
A glint flashed through Torch Dragon's enormous pupils.
He had not expected Tongtian to possess such a powerful defensive spiritual treasure.
This was absolutely no ordinary Innate Spiritual Treasure. The surging vast power of merit upon it proved that it was a Merit Treasure!
Even he did not possess a treasure of this grade. Not even his elder brother First Dragon had one.
If he could obtain this Merit Treasure, Torch Dragon would be confident of fighting Yuan Feng and Shi Qilin!
"Interesting! No wonder you were so fearless."
Torch Dragon sneered, then said in a deep voice, "As long as you hand over that Merit Treasure, I can spare your life."
"At the same time, the grudge between you and the Dragon Clan will be wiped clean."
"I guarantee that no Dragon Clan expert will ever hunt you down again. What do you say?"
No one could resist the temptation of a Merit Treasure.
Thus, Torch Dragon decided to go back on his word and laid out his terms.
But to Tongtian, those words were utterly laughable.
Before they had fought, Torch Dragon had already said that if Tongtian could withstand one strike, the matter would end there.
Yet from the sound of it, Torch Dragon clearly had no intention of letting him go.
Did such a treacherous fellow actually expect Tongtian to believe him a second time?
How ridiculous!
Tongtian said mockingly, "You go back on your word, yet you still expect me to believe your nonsense again?"
"If you have no other methods, then it is my turn to make a move."
As soon as he finished speaking, Tongtian acted without the slightest hesitation.
He immediately activated the other Top-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure in his hand.
In an instant, the Top-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, the Northern Mysterious Control Water Flag, floated into the void.
A vast force erupted from it, enveloping the surrounding area.
That immense power transformed into a radiant light that blotted out the sky and covered the earth, directly wrapping around Torch Dragon.
Torch Dragon's expression changed drastically. He had not expected his opponent to possess another powerful Top-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure.
"The Northern Mysterious Control Water Flag?"
"Impossible! How could this supreme treasure have fallen into your hands as well?!"
Torch Dragon let out an incomparably furious roar.
He had coveted this spiritual treasure for many years, yet the treasure he had been unable to find had somehow ended up in Tongtian's possession.
He simply could not accept it!
As he roared, his cultivation fully erupted. Instantly, countless afterimages flashed through the sky beneath the curtain of light.
The light curtain formed by the Northern Mysterious Control Water Flag was soon battered by his frenzied assault.
Until it completely collapsed.
Bang!
An enormous amount of water exploded through the void. Yet before Torch Dragon could rejoice, he discovered that the space before him was completely empty.
Tongtian had obviously escaped!
"Damn it!!"
"Ant, you will never escape the Dragon Clan's pursuit!!"
Torch Dragon flew into a rage, feeling as though he had been thoroughly played by his opponent.
His furious roar echoed for hundreds of miles, sending wave after wave rippling across the sea.
By then, Tongtian had already ridden Ao Li far into the distance.
He could still sense Torch Dragon's overwhelming fury.
A mocking smile appeared on his face.
What a foolish fellow!
There was indeed a gap between his current cultivation and Torch Dragon's, so he was not suited to fight him to the death.
But with two supreme treasures in hand, that fellow could not do anything to him either.
If he could not defeat him, could he not simply run?
The enraged Torch Dragon flew along the shores of the East Sea for a long time, yet he could not sense even the slightest trace of Tongtian.
Clearly, that fellow had already escaped the Dragon Clan's sphere of influence.
But Torch Dragon would not let him off.
It was not only because of the grudge between Tongtian and the Dragon Clan. He had also set his sights on Tongtian's supreme treasures.
Thus, Torch Dragon promptly issued an All-Seas Hunt Order.
The reward for successfully killing Tongtian was also doubled outright.
This stirred the hearts of countless Dragon Clan and Water Clan experts.
Yet Torch Dragon's injury also sobered them somewhat.
As the news spread, countless people learned that someone had challenged the Dragon Clan's authority in the sea.
He had even taken away the Dragon Clan's eldest princess and wounded Torch Dragon, who had pursued him.
For a time, countless people were stunned.
Ever since the Dragon Clan had risen in the Boundless Sea, people had only ever heard of others suffering losses at the Dragon Clan's hands.
This was the first time anyone had made the Dragon Clan suffer such a tremendous loss.
This Daoist named Tongtian was truly far too powerful!
Tongtian's name did not merely resound through the Boundless Sea. Even the Qilin Clan and Phoenix Clan on land learned of the news.
Tongtian, meanwhile, did not stop. After fleeing some distance, he directly put Ao Li away.
This was to prevent Torch Dragon from sensing her aura.
There were restrictions on her body, so Tongtian naturally did not fear Ao Li playing tricks or using any schemes. What he truly feared was Torch Dragon.
Whether in battle prowess or methods, that fellow was exceptionally formidable.
Fortunately, the Northern Mysterious Control Water Flag had not disappointed him. Torch Dragon also lacked any powerful Top-Grade Innate Spiritual Treasure, which gave Tongtian time to leave the battlefield.
Only after he had completely moved away from the sea did Tongtian use his methods to release Ao Li from the Heavenly Yellow Linglong Pagoda once more.
Ao Li looked around at the surrounding mountains and rivers in confusion, then asked in shock, "You escaped?"
She knew Tongtian possessed profound fortune, but she had not expected him to escape from her uncle Torch Dragon's hands.
Torch Dragon was one of the top experts in this world.
Yet Tongtian had only just broken through to the Mid-stage Grand Luo Golden Immortal!
With such a vast gap in realm, Tongtian had actually escaped safely?
This fellow's methods were truly astonishing!
This left Ao Li feeling both happy and disappointed.
Tongtian had left the sea and completely departed the Dragon Clan's sphere of influence. That meant she definitely would not be able to escape Tongtian's clutches anytime soon.
As for the faint happiness in her heart, Ao Li herself was rather confused by it.
She was still a slave, so why did she feel happy that Tongtian had escaped?
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