Barron had a fleeting thought of running away, but he quickly dismissed it as soon as it crossed his mind.
After all, Barron was already familiar with Xiao Tian's terrifying speed.
That's absolutely outrageous!
Barron had to admit that Xiao Tian was the strangest and most unfathomable of all the Evolver he had encountered.
As Xiao Tian advanced, Barron had no choice but to bite the bullet and meet him head-on.
Xiao Tian's attack speed, movement speed, and magic damage were all superior to the Foreigner Barun's. Although Barron also managed to retaliate a few times and almost dismember Xiao Tian, Xiao Tian had the Mangekyō Sharingan, which allowed him to make countless predictions in a second and perceive the flow of time in the surrounding environment. Barron's trajectory was clear, and Xiao Tian dodged in time.
Strictly speaking, Barron was countered by Xiao Tian, mainly due to speed, the Mangekyō Sharingan), and the combat awareness he developed by traversing multiple worlds.
Barron's fighting spirit is undeniably strong, but there's always someone even stronger.
Barron grew increasingly frustrated as the fight progressed. Although he continued to break through in his Six Treasury Immortal Thief realm, he was always just one step short and was eventually crushed by Xiao Tian's staff.
This also goes without saying about the terrifying physical strength of Barron. One of the Eight Impure Techniques, the Six Treasury Immortal Thief, allows Barron's physical body to reach an extraordinary level. At the very least, he is completely unfazed by any kind of rifle fire or assault rifle spray.
Barron endured an hour and a half of beatings from Xiao Tian. In addition, the Quanxing forces on Mount Longhu were also fully mobilized, clashing with the disciples of the Celestial Master's Manor and some contestants who remained on the mountain for the Luotian Grand Jiao.
In a forest somewhere in Mount Longhu, Zhang Lingyu eliminated two members of the Quanxing.
The current Zhang Lingyu is not comparable to the Zhang Lingyu of the original timeline. His abilities in all aspects have undergone a qualitative change. Although he may not be able to catch up with Lu Jin, one of the Ten Elders, he is still capable of fighting.
"Aren't you going to come out yet?" Zhang Lingyu asked indifferently, his gaze sharp as he scanned the areas behind several trees.
"As expected of Lingyu."
A dozen or so members of the Quanxing emerged and surrounded Zhang Lingyu.
"Step back, all of you. You are no match for Lingyu. Let me and Han Dan'er handle Lingyu."
As an old man's voice rang out, some members of the Quanxing frowned, but obediently stepped back.
The person who came into Zhang Lingyu's view was a short old man wearing a green Zhongshan suit, Yuan Tao of Quanxing.
Along with Yuan Tao came a fat man who was over 1.9 meters tall, obese and muscular, but with a very honest and simple face.
Boom!
Suddenly, Zhang Lingyu made his move, using Thunder Method to seize the initiative.
However, the target was not Yuan Tao and Han Dan'er, but those in the Quanxing who wanted to retreat.
With the appearance of Xiao Tian, Zhang Lingyu's Yin Five Thunders underwent a qualitative change, advancing towards the next level of Yin-Yang Five Thunders, becoming all-pervasive, eroding, and strange yet fierce and violent.
In an instant, the three Quanxing members were struck by Yin Five Thunders, their bodies charred and smoke billowing as they collapsed to the ground, dead.
"Master Lingyu! You actually went on a killing spree against them!" Yuan Tao said angrily.
"There is no need for mercy towards those who are of the Quanxing; to be merciful to you would be to be cruel to myself."
"This was instructed by my junior brother."
Junior brother? Upon hearing this, Yuan Tao thought about Zhang Lingyu's junior brother and realized that it could only be that Shameless Scoundrel, Xiao Tian.
"Hateful!"
" Lingyu, I think you'd better be sensible and hand over the Heavenly Talisman, lest you suffer later," Yuan Tao said confidently with a smile.
Without further ado, Zhang Lingyu unleashed an advanced version of Yin Five Thunders, which transformed into a ferocious Black Dragon dragon that roared and slammed towards Yuan Tao.
Yuan Tao did not take any action, his face beaming with a confident smile.
" Yin Five Thunders, also known as Water Organ Thunder, hehehe!"
Boom! Zzzzz!
"Aaaaaah!"
The Han Dan'er was completely bewildered; how did his master get electrocuted?
Yuan Tao withstood the thunderbolt, his clothes torn and smoldering, his eyes wide with shock.
"How is this possible! Your Water Organ Thunder actually worked on me? That shouldn't be!"
Yuan Tao looked at the string of beads lying in his hand; it was a magical artifact called the Nine Dragon Sons.
One of the Chiwen Pearl was undamaged, its precious light radiating subtly, so why didn't it work?
Logically speaking, this Chiwen Pearl should be able to withstand malicious attacks and provide protection.
"What's wrong with your Thunder Method?"
Yuan Tao considered a possibility: Zhang Lingyu had not attacked him maliciously.
Zhang Lingyu did not explain to Yuan Tao. Without any thought or desire, he casually used Thunder Method magic to attack Yuan Tao and Han Dan'er.
This casual Thunder Method attack seemed to be toying with him, infuriating Yuan Tao.
"What's going on? My magical artifact, the Nine Dragon Sons, won't work!"
"No, it can be used! But..." Yuan Tao was puzzled. When Lingyu's Thunder Method struck, the magic weapon seemed to malfunction, but then it worked again.
"Could it be that my magical artifact has developed sentience? Is it afraid of Zhang Lingyu's Thunder Method?"
If Xiao Tian were present, he would definitely give Yuan Tao a very scientific explanation.
"Young brother, in my opinion, it's actually like this: when the Lingyu Thunder Method arrived, it disrupted the magnetic field within a certain range. You know, the entire planet is filled with magnetic fields, just varying in Xiao Qiang. The human body is also a magnetic field. The Thunder Method altered the magnetic field, unintentionally creating Treasure-Disabling Magnetic Field. That's why your Nine Dragon Sons Chiwen Pearl is ineffective, and the other beads are useless too."
Yuan Tao couldn't understand it at this moment. As a weapon refiner, how could he fight when his own magic weapon was ineffective?
"Eccentric!"
" Han Dan, grab your shoes and let's get out of here!"
"Oh, oh." The Han Dan honestly and quickly took out two pairs of rabbit-ear slippers.
Yuan Tao and Han Dan quickly changed their shoes and ran off in a flash.
Zhang Lingyu was surprised; she hadn't expected the two from Quanxing to run so fast.
There was no way he could catch up; Zhang Lingyu was well aware of his own limitations, unless he possessed the terrifying speed and stamina of Xiao Tian.
"Isn't that Master Lingyu? Oh, he's so handsome!"
A seductive, alluring voice drifted from the woods, causing Zhang Lingyu's heart to tremble violently.
That voice... it's so familiar. Memories from back then flood my mind.
Xia He, the Bone-Scraping Knife of the Four Madmen of Quanxing, has appeared.
In addition, three other people arrived; Four Madmen of Quanxing were there.
" The Heavenly Talisman is on him. Suppress him quickly and obtain the Heavenly Talisman." Shen Chong, the Seed of Calamity, said coldly, his eyes filled with hatred as he stared at Zhang Lingyu.
As for why Shen Chong hated Zhang Lingyu so much, it's because Zhang Lingyu was Xiao Tian's senior brother.
The saying "love me, love my dog" perfectly describes Shen Chong's situation; he also hated the house because of its crows.
Suddenly, a figure darted over.
"You guys are actually here."
Xia Liuqing, who had escaped Xiao Tian's area, appeared and, seeing Zhang Lingyu, realized she also had some interest in the Heavenly Talisman, so she stopped in her tracks.
" Old Xia, we'll take care of Zhang Lingyu," said Shen Chong, the Seed of Calamity.
"Alright, I'll just watch from the side and protect you, old man." Xia Liuqing understood the abilities of the Four Madmen of Quanxing, which influenced the seven emotions and six desires.
"I've heard that Lingyu accidentally lost his primordial yang back then, which is why he couldn't cultivate Yang Five Thunders. I wonder if his willpower is strong enough," Xia Liuqing muttered, looking on with amusement.
At this moment, Lu Jin, one of the Ten Elders was secretly monitoring the Four Madmen of Quanxing and Zhang Lingyu, signaled the younger generation to continue to be patient and observe the situation first.
In fact, Lu Jin had his own ulterior motives. He knew about the underhanded dealings in the semi-final match between Zhang Chulan and Zhang Lingyu at the Luotian Grand Jiao Tournament. If there had been no surprises, Zhang Lingyu should have won this semi-final.
Lu Jin wanted to see how much strength Zhang Lingyu could reveal under pressure.
Zhang Lingyu was surrounded by the Four Madmen of Quanxing at this moment, staring at Xia He with a complicated gaze.
Xia He made no attempt to hide her feelings from Zhang Lingyu's gaze, instead making a heart shape with her hands and sending him a virtual kiss.
"Hehe, young people really know how to have fun, but Lingyu's willpower is still very strong." Xia Liuqing chuckled from not far away.
" Xia He, you wouldn't have fallen for him, would you?" Shen Chong, the Seed of Calamity, frowned, his glasses gleaming, and he pointed at the nose pads of his glasses with a pretentious gesture.
"Yes, such a handsome young man, please don't hurt him too much, let me take the lead."
" Xia He, you come here," said Dou Mei Intestine-Piercing Poison.
Xia He, wielding the Bone-Scraping Knife, approached Zhang Lingyu openly. To everyone's surprise, Zhang Lingyu made no move to be wary, though her eyes trembled.
" Lingyu, do you still love me? If you do, come with me."
Xia He spoke, she hugged Zhang Lingyu's neck and gave him a kiss.
The other three members of the Four Madmen of Quanxing frowned, curious about what had happened between Xia He and Zhang Lingyu in the past.
Xia Liuqing couldn't help but laugh at this moment, her gossip spirit ignited.
"Damn it!" Lu Jin, who was hiding in the shadows, immediately realized that something bad had happened. Zhang Lingyu was having an affair with Xia He, the " Bone-Scraping Knife" of Quanxing. Could he be planning to betray them?
"Move out!"
In an instant, Lu Linglong, Xiao Xiao, Yun, Xi, and other participants of the Luotian Grand Jiao who had stayed in the mountains to besiege Quanxing appeared and surrounded the Four Crazies and Xia Liuqing.
Especially when Lu Jin, one of the Ten Elders, appeared, dressed in a suit and tie, his demeanor and aura were truly impressive. He was old but vigorous, and his powerful presence made the Four Madmen of Quanxing and Xia Liuqing change color.
"Young Lingyu, you won't disappoint this old man and the Old Celestial Master, will you?"
Zhang Lingyu snapped out of her daze and shoved Xia He away.
"Ah."
Xia He staggered back a few steps, her beautiful eyes filled with resentment, staring pitifully at Zhang Lingyu.
" Zhang Lingyu, how can you be so heartless?"
"Go." Zhang Lingyu said calmly, avoiding Xia He's gaze.
"But I can't leave now." Xia He smiled, her beautiful eyes scanning her surroundings.
"No way! Could it be that the one who caused Lingyu's primordial yang to be gone was Xia He, the one who used the Bone-Scraping Knife!" Lu Linglong stared in disbelief, her face full of cuteness.
"My God! Big news!" Cang Long, the fat pig, was excited.
" Lingyu, do you know what you're saying?" Lu Jin said, his tone sharp but his voice weak.
" Elder Lu, let Xia He go. I'll make the rest of them pay for their deaths here." Zhang Lingyu looked directly at Lu Jin without fear.
"Damn it!" Lu Jin was furious. Zhang Lingyu was actually so serious about letting the Quanxing people go.
"Hehehe... Lingyu, don't plead for me. If I'm going to die, I want to die in your arms. But now, step aside. We, the Four Madmen of Quanxing, want to meet Lu Jin, one of the Ten Elders."
Zhang Lingyu was about to say something when Lu Jin Human Path, "Take Zhang Lingyu away!"
Lu Linglong and the others appeared immediately.
At this moment, Xiao Tian was chasing after the Foreigner Barun, beaming with joy; the two were heading this very direction.
" Barron, teach me."
" Shameless Scoundrel, give up on that idea."
"I've beaten you at chess, fancy moves, and even in a fight. What else do you have to complain about? Hand over the Six Treasury Immortal Thief!" Xiao Tian said indignantly.
" Xiao Tian, I'll teach you the Six Treasury Immortal Thief Technique, but only if you've experienced death once, and I must be present."
Xiao Tian: "? That simple?"
Barron was puzzled. Simple?