"'Repel,' huh? So that was it. I never expected to see such a remarkable art here in the Northwest. The path of the myriad methods in this world truly was wondrous beyond words."
Yang Yuanhong sighed inwardly. Tao Yuan's technique was an unexpected delight from this journey.
He had originally thought that, having already traveled to the Central Region twice, he would find little of note in this land of the Northwest.
Yet he had encountered something so extraordinary so soon.
This matter granted Yang Yuanhong another insight into his state of mind: he must never underestimate the cultivators of any place.
Even in remote borderlands, exceptional talents like Jia Huarai and Tao Yuan would continue to emerge.
"The Dragon Lord has returned to human form!"
"So this move really worked!"
"Can this method turn the tide and claim victory?"
The observing cultivators all cried out, anticipation filling their eyes.
Yet the light in their eyes swiftly faded as Yang Yuanhong slowly rose into the air.
The cultivators abruptly realized that, even without that fearsome dragon body, this Dragon Lord still possessed physical strength capable of crushing everything.
When he reached Tao Yuan, Yang Yuanhong sent him a thought transmission. "Fellow Taoist Tao, this method of yours is exquisite indeed. It truly surprised Yuanhong. Since you have offered a single word, I shall return the gesture with a punch. Let it be courtesy repaid with courtesy."
As his words fell, his fist flew out.
Tao Yuan's eyes immediately widened. He then opened his mouth and spat out five streams of blood essence, which manifested before him as the Five Character True Words: "Overcome, Guard, Fix, Suppress, Return." They rushed forth to meet Yang Yuanhong's fist.
At this critical moment, Tao Yuan truly displayed strength far surpassing that of the other