Liu Ciyuan was so furious that he laughed.
"Nothing more than this?"
He sneered and slowly advanced. With every step, the ground trembled faintly-the aura of the peak Fifth Realm surged, like a sleeping savage beast awakening.
"In all these years, you're the first who's dared spout such arrogance and belittle my Dragon-Ruling Clan."
He walked into the clearing and stood with his hands behind his back, declaring haughtily, "I am Liu Ciyuan. Remember the name of the man who will take your life."
Before his words had faded-
His figure vanished on the spot!
The next instant, he appeared before Lu Changfeng!
His speed was inconceivable, a full measure faster even than Kangjinlong after his dragon transformation. Before Lu Changfeng could even see how he had moved, a palm was already striking toward him!
The attack was swift and ferocious. Its wind tore through the air like a dragon, heading straight for Lu Changfeng's throat!
Lu Changfeng's gaze sharpened, and he raised a hand to meet it-
Palm met claw with a thunderous crash!
Violent force swept outward like a tsunami. The surrounding ground cracked inch by inch, and broken trees and shattered stones were hurled away!
Lu Changfeng grunted and shot backward!
This was the first time he had lost in a direct clash of physical strength.
The power of Liu Ciyuan's claw surpassed even Kangjinlong's after his dragon transformation. His cultivation was likely already at the peak of the Fifth Realm, only one step from the Sixth Realm!
But though Lu Changfeng retreated, he remained composed.
He touched his toes to the ground, his body drifting like willow fluff in the wind. Riding that tremendous force backward, he turned his left hand, abruptly changing his palm technique-
Lu Changfeng unfolded his palm technique as though laying an