Shi Teng forcibly erased the imprint on the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow, and a low cry came from within it.
Roaring flames instantly engulfed the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow, resonating with Shi Teng's Qilin Arm. It was practically tailor-made for him.
Yet he kept sensing another imprint inside the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow, one he could not erase no matter what he tried.
His strength probably wasn't enough.
Joy appeared on Shi Teng's face. "Thanks for your treasure!"
Seeing Shi Teng about to take his Sun-Shooting Divine Bow away, Shi Yi grew even angrier. "Don't go!"
Veins bulged on his forehead, and savage light blazed from his eyes.
"Great Strength Vajra Bear Treasure Art!"
His skin instantly swelled, becoming covered in golden fur, and even his body grew several times larger.
He looked just like a gigantic vajra bear.
A roar burst from his mouth, his glaring face twisted with ferocity.
Shi Teng's brows twitched. It seemed he had underestimated his opponent's strength.
Demon Spirit Lake still had a few trump cards.
Rumble!
Su Yi immediately swung an enormous fist as wide as a bowl's mouth at Shi Teng.
Shi Teng did not meet it head-on, instead swiftly dodging Su Yi's attack.
Only an idiot would clash with him head-on.
Boom!
Su Yi's fist slammed into the ground. The marble paving shattered on impact, leaving an enormous crater.
"Interesting!"
"Come at me again!"
Provoked by Shi Teng, Su Yi attacked again. "Great Strength Vajra Bear Treasure Art-Great Strength Vajra Palm!"
With a slight stir of his will, Su Yi brought his palm crashing toward Shi Teng again.
Boom!
Shi Teng raised both hands and caught Su Yi's Great Strength Vajra Palm, though its immense force bent him at the waist.
Shi Teng suddenly exerted strength through both hands, immediately throwing the Great Strength Vajra Palm back.
Su Yi's face filled with frustration. That had already been his last trump card.
Yet Shi Teng had not even taken it seriously.
Su Yi paused for a moment, savage light blazing across his face, then tossed a pill into his mouth.
The instant he bit through it, powerful spiritual energy surged around him, and his strength multiplied several times over.
It seemed the fellow had taken some pill that temporarily boosted his strength.
He wasn't even afraid of dropping dead on the spot.
Su Yi roared furiously, "Die! The strongest strike of the Great Strength Vajra Bear Treasure Art: Great Strength Vajra Cannon!"
He brought both fists together before his chest, condensing a golden sphere of light over a meter across, then hurled it straight at Shi Teng.
Shi Teng extended his Qilin Arm to block it.
Boom!
He was instantly blasted backward.
Pfft!
He could not help spitting out a mouthful of blood.
That really was powerful.
Shi Teng's eyes shifted slightly. He rubbed his chest and stood up, a faint smile appearing at the corner of his mouth. "Interesting. But if you want to beat me, go home and cultivate for another few years!
"You've been attacking all this time. Isn't it my turn now?"
With a slight stir of his will, a flame instantly ignited in his right hand.
The Sun-Shooting Divine Bow appeared in Shi Teng's right hand. It was a perfect match for his Qilin Arm; leaving it in Su Yi's hands had truly been a waste of a heavenly treasure.
Shi Teng's brows twitched. "Then I'll repay you in your own coin!"
His right hand instantly exerted force, and a bird's cry pierced the sky.
A firebird countless times stronger than the previous one immediately shot toward Su Yi.
Naturally, Su Yi knew the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow's power. Once marked by the vermilion bird divine fire, escape was virtually impossible.
A Great Strength Vajra Bear shield formed around him to block the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow's attack.
Unfortunately, Shi Teng's archery was poor, and his shot went wide, though it still frightened Su Yi into trembling.
Shi Teng chuckled. "That was just a practice shot. Be careful with the next one!"
Then he raised the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow again and fired at Su Yi.
This time, the firebird flew straight at Su Yi, bearing down on his body.
Su Yi retreated again and again, but the arrow still pierced his shoulder.
His entire shoulder instantly burst into flames, redder than blood.
Su Yi could clearly feel his life force draining away.
To be shot dead by someone else using his own treasure was an utter humiliation.
But his skills were inferior.
Shi Teng raised the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow again and aimed at his chest. "Let's end this!"
The cultivators watching nearby were completely dumbfounded.
"End this? Is this kid really going to kill the Marquis of Zhenyuan's son? The marquis only has this one son!
"If anything happens to him, this kid probably won't live much longer either!
"When the Marquis of Zhenyuan rages, blood will flow for a thousand miles."
Just then, a thunderous shout came from the sky. "Who dares run wild in Vermilion Bird City and injure my junior brother Su Yi?"
As though he had grasped a life-saving straw, Su Yi kept struggling on the ground and roared, "Senior Brother Golden Spider, save me!"
The newcomer was none other than Young Master Golden Spider, whom Shi Teng had beaten savagely and even roasted one of his legs.
Young Master Golden Spider swept in aggressively, his presence domineering.
But when he saw Shi Teng before him, his entire body involuntarily trembled. "It-it's you!"
Shi Teng strode forward with his head held high. "Oh, Young Master Golden Spider. Did you know I was hungry and come to bring me more food?"
Young Master Golden Spider was so angry his teeth ached.
But there was nothing he could do about Shi Teng.
Seeing Young Master Golden Spider arrive, Su Yi grew even more excited. "Senior Brother, kill this kid for me! I'll make sure my father rewards you handsomely!"
At the wicked smile appearing on Shi Teng's face, Young Master Golden Spider could not help trembling.
"Junior Brother, I can't save you. Staying alive comes first!"
Before Young Master Golden Spider had even steadied himself, he had already fled with his tail between his legs.
A faint smile appeared at the corner of Shi Teng's mouth. "Now let's see who can save you!"
Killing intent flashed from Shi Teng's eyes. He suddenly exerted force with both hands, and a streak of arrow light immediately shot toward the space between Su Yi's brows.
A bird's cry pierced the sky, heading straight for Su Yi's life!
Just then,
A deep voice sounded from the sky. "What audacity! You actually dare kill someone in the street!"
The firebird he had fired instantly changed direction, and even the Sun-Shooting Divine Bow in Shi Teng's hands vanished.
"What-!"
A figure strode through the air toward them. The newcomer was past forty, and a powerful aura surged around him.
Several people followed behind him, one of whom was Young Master Golden Spider.
That fellow had probably gone to fetch reinforcements.
The surrounding onlookers immediately bowed. "Greetings, Marquis of Zhenyuan!"
The middle-aged man nodded slightly and moved his right hand, indicating that they need not bow.
Then savage light flashed from his eyes. "Boy, state your name!"
Shi Teng remained utterly proud. "I don't change my name whether walking or sitting. My surname is Shi, and my name is Teng!"
The surrounding crowd began murmuring again. "This kid's surname is actually Shi, and his talent is so exceptional. Could he be from the Shi Clan of the Stone Kingdom?"
Hearing Shi Teng's words, Su Lie, the Marquis of Zhenyuan, could not help looking slightly startled.
So arrogant in his conduct, so exceptionally talented, and riding a Hybrid Qilin-he surely came from the Shi Clan of the Stone Kingdom.
If that were the case, even someone as exalted as the Marquis of Zhenyuan could not afford to provoke him.
After all, the Stone Kingdom was far stronger than the Fire Kingdom.
Su Lie, the Marquis of Zhenyuan, spoke in a low voice, probing him. "Boy, are you from the Shi Clan of the Stone Kingdom?"
Shi Teng snorted. "To hell with the Stone Kingdom. I'm from Stone Village in the Great Wilderness!"
Stone Village?
Hearing Shi Teng's words, surprise appeared in everyone's eyes again.
No wonder he was draped in a beast hide. So he came from the Great Wilderness.
Su Lie, the Marquis of Zhenyuan, also trembled slightly, still feeling some lingering apprehension and worrying that Shi Teng was lying.
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