Inside the Howl's maw.
There was no up or down, left or right here. The surrounding baleful intent had condensed until it was almost tangible, swallowing every burst of thunder and lightning, while two figures tangled relentlessly at its center.
His Great Sage bloodline, ancient Blood Qi arts, and the Shock Thunder Lineage's enhancements to his Dharma Body combined to make Xu Xuan's draconic body overwhelmingly powerful. He all but held Guyang down under his attacks.
All six arms moved together, sword and axe crossing in slashing arcs. His opponent's baleful corpse was instantly cut into several pieces, then blasted into ash by thunder and fire. Yet surging baleful intent poured in again, knitting the body back together.
The battle was decidedly unfavorable for Xu Xuan. Guyang held every advantage here, and his true body remained hidden while he fought with only a baleful corpse. Even if Sword Intent struck it, his Inner Scenery and life would remain unharmed; he could simply draw on Baleful Qi to replenish it at once.
"No wonder they say that, of all forms of qi, true qi and Baleful Qi excel most at head-on combat. It's no empty claim."
If he unleashed Mixed Thunder or his Dharma Body now, he could naturally break free of this place. But having only just entered the Grotto-Heaven, he did not want to reveal all his methods here.
After destroying his opponent's baleful corpse once more, Xu Xuan slowly relinquished his three-headed, six-armed form and put away his Spirit Artifacts one by one, keeping only Lightning Flash in his hand.
Guyang's figure coalesced again, Black Spear in hand, his expression icy.
"I lodge my Divine Abilities within this baleful corpse. However many times you cut it down, you'll only waste a little of my magical power."
Xu Xuan