Dust billowed along the mountain path, fierce winds surged, and two powerful auras clashed like exotic beasts locked in mortal combat, sending birds scattering and silencing the insects.
The dust cleared, revealing two figures facing each other.
"Impossible!"
Disbelief spread across Yan Guiyun's face.
He had already reached Perfection in the Marrow Cleansing Realm and begun pushing toward the Heavenly Origin Realm. He had thought he could crush Xu Yang even if Xu Yang had attained Major Marrow Cleansing. Never had he expected their first clash to leave them almost evenly matched.
Xu Yang's martial foundation was actually more formidable than his. Otherwise, Xu Yang could not possibly have matched him after only just reaching Major Marrow Cleansing.
Bang!
Force exploded between their fists. Both men were driven back in great strides, cracking the ground beneath their feet and leaving footprints two or three inches deep.
Yan Guiyun could not contain his shock. Had Xu Yang cultivated as long as he had, that punch might have killed him outright.
Moreover, Xu Yang did not seem to have used even his Golden Astral Qi in that punch. He had met him head-on with physical strength alone.
"I cannot let you live!" Killing intent surged through Yan Guiyun's heart, shattering his composure.
Even he was horrified by such talent. After all, he had cultivated for two years longer than Xu Yang.
Despite those two extra years, he could not suppress Xu Yang.
Xu Yang had joined the sect only a little over three years ago. Not only had he reached Major Marrow Cleansing, but he had also tempered his body until it could withstand a Semi-Spirit Weapon head-on.
Boom!
His blood energy seethed, astral qi erupted, and his loose hair whipped wildly.
Yan Guiyun strode forward, light flowing over his body. His