Nangong Huang slid down the wall, blood spilling from the corner of his mouth. He barely managed to stand as he stared at Gu Changge's right hand. Before being sent flying, he seemed to have seen golden dragon scales appear on it.
"Rumor has it that the Qingyun Dynasty's True Dragon Spirit Condensation Art can temper a person into a Dragon Vein Dao Body. You've already tempered dragon veins in your right hand!"
Nangong Huang spoke gravely.
The Dragon Vein Dao Body was among the very finest Dao bodies, surpassing even his Yin-Yang Divine Eyes. It was hailed as one of the few Dao bodies closest to a Supreme Dao Body. Once fully developed, even Saints would have to give it a wide berth!
"Correct."
Gu Changge said proudly, "Although it's only my right hand, I can easily defeat even a supreme Heavenly Pride like you!"
Fully developing the Dragon Vein Dao Body required tempering every meridian in one's body into dragon veins, but he had only tempered the meridians in his right hand.
Even so, it was enough for him to look down on his peers.
"Senior Brother Nangong actually lost in just three punches."
"Where's Eldest Senior Brother? Only he can handle this now."
"What a terrifying man Gu Changge is."
The disciples around them discussed it, unable to conceal their shock.
Seeing this, Gu Changge stood with his hands behind his back and gazed down upon everyone. An incomparably domineering aura spread from him, as though he were an emperor.
"Does anyone else dare fight me?"
Gu Changge surveyed the entire gathering with disdain, his invincible bearing stunning everyone!
In the distance.
Venerable Xuanqi, Elder Ruyan, and the others watched the scene.
"This young man is indeed extraordinary."
"Yes, he's already at Half-Step Void Insight at such a young age. With the added power of the Dragon Vein Dao Body, no wonder he can sweep through his peers."
"He's defeated six great Saintly Dao Traditions in succession and already possesses an invincible bearing. If he grows any stronger, he may truly forge an Invincible Heart!"
Although Venerable Xuanqi and the others were displeased that Gu Changge had come to challenge them, they had to admit that he was indeed exceptional.
"Sect Leader, is the lead disciple still in seclusion?"
Elder Ruyan asked.
Now, they could only pin their hopes on Chu Kuangren.
"Yes. I just swept the Dao Palace with my Spirit Thought. Kuangren is still behind closed doors," Venerable Xuanqi said helplessly.
Their attention returned to the Mystic Heaven Sect's mountain gates.
Gu Changge gazed down upon everyone. Seeing that no one accepted his challenge, he continued, "Where's that Supreme Dao Body of yours? Why not call him out?"
He paused, a mocking look appearing on his face. "Don't tell me he's so frightened that he's hiding in his room, afraid to come out."
"How arrogant!"
"How dare you slander Eldest Senior Brother like that!"
"Don't stop me! I'll fight him to the death!"
Murong Xuan was gnashing his teeth in anger and was about to attack, but several Dao disciples beside him held him back and urged him to calm down.
"Don't get worked up. You're no match for him."
"Even Nangong lost in three punches. There's no point in you going up there."
As everyone seethed with indignation, a streak of white light descended from the sky.
Boom...
Dust flew and waves of air churned.
Everyone looked over and saw a silver-haired woman standing in the wind, clad in magnificent Silver-White Armor, sacred and inviolable.
"Miss Lan."
The Dao disciples were somewhat surprised.
The newcomer was none other than Lan Yu. She knew that Chu Kuangren would fight Gu Changge once he emerged from seclusion, so she had come ahead to observe.
She had not intended to intervene.
But after hearing him mock Chu Kuangren, she could no longer bear it.
Gu Changge could insult anyone, even a Saint revered by millions, and it would have nothing to do with her. But she would not allow anyone to slander Chu Kuangren, who was like a deity in her heart-not even with a single mocking remark!
So she had revealed herself.
Lan Yu appeared in her magnificent Silver-White Armor, exuding a sacred, majestic aura. Together with her exquisite beauty, it made her utterly breathtaking.
Even Gu Changge's eyes could not help lighting up.
He was the crown prince of the Qingyun Dynasty and had seen countless beauties and noble ladies in his lifetime, yet not one could compare to the woman before him.
With skin like ice and bones like jade, sacred and aloof, she resembled a goddess.
For the first time, admiration stirred in Gu Changge's heart.
"Who are you?"
Gu Changge softened his tone as much as possible and asked curiously.
In his view, when someone as distinguished as the Qingyun Crown Prince, an unparalleled prodigy who had defeated six great Saintly Dao Traditions in succession, spoke to someone in such a tone, that person ought to look overwhelmed by the favor.
But Lan Yu's face remained cold. Hostility churned in her eyes, which resembled a blue ocean, as though a storm were approaching.
"Who I am doesn't matter. What matters is that you just slandered my young master, so you must pay the price," Lan Yu said coldly.
Spiritual Power surged through her, and the Daoist Rhyme of sacred light flowed in abundance.
This Daoist Rhyme brought a trace of gravity to Gu Changge's eyes.
At the same time, however, jealousy flared even more fiercely in his heart.
A follower?
A woman like her was actually the follower of the Mystic Heaven Sect's Supreme Dao Body?
What virtue or ability did that man possess to deserve her following him?
"I thought the Mystic Heaven Sect's Supreme Dao Body would be something remarkable. To think he only knows how to hide behind a woman."
"You have no future following such a man. Woman, I'll give you a chance. As long as you follow me, I'll grant you supreme glory. I can even promise you the exalted position of crown princess."
Gu Changge looked at Lan Yu with a hint of hope in his eyes.
But upon hearing this, Lan Yu's expression grew even colder. "You slander my young master and still stand here indulging in delusions. Your crimes are unforgivable!"
Lan Yu said no more. She raised her hand, clenched her fist, and punched.
A pillar of white light erupted, carrying a sacred presence!
The terrifying Daoist Rhyme startled everyone present.
Gu Changge dared not be careless. He channeled his Spiritual Power and threw a punch as well.
The two forces of their punches and two kinds of Daoist Rhyme exploded with a crash. A powerful impact swept outward, but neither Lan Yu nor Gu Changge retreated.
This surprised many people.
Everyone present had seen how powerful Gu Changge was. He had defeated Nangong Huang in three punches, yet Lan Yu could actually stand toe-to-toe with him?!
In the distance, Venerable Xuanqi and the others exchanged glances.
"Who is this woman?"
"She just said she was the lead disciple's follower."
"Why does this Daoist Rhyme seem somewhat like the legendary Supreme Dao Body, the Sacred Light Body?" Venerable Xuanqi said, his expression uncertain and astonished.
At these words, everyone erupted in an uproar.
A Supreme Dao Body!
"If that's true, no wonder she can contend with Gu Changge. But... does she really possess a Supreme Dao Body?"
They could hardly be blamed for doubting it. Supreme Dao Bodies were exceedingly rare. For two to appear one after another, both in the Mystic Heaven Sect, was somewhat unbelievable.
"She might, or she might not. But this woman is certainly no ordinary person. We'll have to ask Kuangren when the time comes," Venerable Xuanqi said.
Both the Mystic Heaven Sect's disciples and its senior members were astonished by Lan Yu's strength, and so was Gu Changge. Throughout his journey, he had defeated the Dao disciples of the various great Saintly Dao Traditions. Few could stand toe-to-toe with him.
Much less a woman.
And when he thought of how this powerful, sacred, beautiful woman was actually someone else's follower, Gu Changge grew even more jealous of Chu Kuangren, whom he had never met.
"What a pity that an extraordinary woman like you follows a coward who only knows how to hide in his shell," Gu Changge said, shaking his head.
Everyone could almost smell the sourness in his tone.
"Tsk, tsk. What woman couldn't the illustrious Qingyun Crown Prince have? Unfortunately, Miss Lan isn't someone he can covet."
"Exactly. Miss Lan belongs to our Eldest Senior Brother. His looks leave Gu Changge more than eighteen streets behind."
"Eldest Senior Brother really is impressive. He hasn't even shown himself, yet he's already gained the upper hand over Gu Changge without doing a thing."
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