Golden Essence Liger, Evenly Matched

"Hahaha!" Lü Dongbin laughed loudly. He grabbed with his big hand, and a ball of golden Immortal Essence Power surged out from Lü Dongbin's body. Then, this ball of golden Immortal Essence Power transformed into a golden lion-tiger beast, roaring to the sky and opening its big mouth.

With the roar of the golden liger, an incomparably powerful pressure emanated from its body.

"Awoo..." With a roar, the golden lion-tiger beast pounced towards Lü Dongbin, its huge claws slamming down on Lü Dongbin. Instantly, a ball of golden light met the attack.

The two collided, instantly unleashing an incredibly powerful pressure that caused everyone present to instinctively cover their ears, their faces contorted in pain. Clearly, they were all enduring immense suffering from the attacks of Lü Dongbin and He Xiangu.

"What terrifying power! This Lü Dongbin is indeed formidable!"

"Yes, I used to think he was just a nobody, but now I realize how terrifying his strength is!"

"Alas, there's nothing we can do. Our cultivation is simply too weak. If I could break through to the Immortal Emperor Realm, perhaps I could put up a fight with Lü Dongbin!"

The crowd discussed amongst themselves, knowing full well that while they possessed the strength to rival Lü Dongbin power far surpassed theirs, making victory extremely difficult. Therefore, it was now a matter of individual skill; whoever was stronger would claim the championship in this Immortal Realm Tournament.

Hearing the crowd's discussion, He Xiangu couldn't help but sigh, and her face turned pale.

"It seems that if I don't use my true abilities, it will be extremely difficult to defeat Lü Dongbin. However, although I am very strong now, it will not be easy to defeat Lü Dongbin!" He Xiangu frowned and thought to herself. She knew that if she used her full strength now, she might be able to fight Lü Dongbin a standstill, but it was unlikely that she could defeat him.

Just as He Xiangu was pondering how to deal with Lü Dongbin, a soft, effeminate male voice suddenly rang in her mind.

"Hehe, He Xiangu, we've already laid an ambush nearby. If you don't surrender, don't blame us for being impolite!" The effeminate voice of the Yin-Yang Demon Sect's leader echoed in He Xiangu's mind once again.

Upon hearing the words of the effeminate man who was the leader of the Yin-Yang Demon Sect, He Xiangu's expression changed slightly. She knew that the effeminate man who was the leader of the Yin-Yang Demon Sect was not lying, but stating the truth.

The Yin-Yang Demon Sect members had already made preparations nearby, planning to surround and wipe out this group in one fell swoop.

Hearing the words of the Yin-Yang Demon Sect Master, He Xiangu also became somewhat anxious.

"Lü Dongbin, it seems we've run into trouble this time. It seems I have no choice but to take a gamble!" He Xiangu thought to herself. She knew very well that if the stalemate continued, she and Lü Dongbin would inevitably suffer heavy losses. At that point, let alone winning the Immortal Realm Grand Competition, even leaving this place alive would be a problem.

"Haha, He Xiangu, you'd better surrender quickly, or you won't have a choice then!" Lü Dongbin said with a sneer.

Upon hearing Lü Dongbin's words, He Xiangu's expression became uncertain, and it was unclear what she was thinking.

"Hahaha, you want to kill us? Then I'll kill you first!" Just then, Sun Wukong's voice rang out from beside Lü Dongbin.

Upon hearing Sun Wukong's words, Lü Dongbin's expression changed drastically.

"What!?" Lü Dongbin was shocked, and his expression changed drastically.

Just as he was filled with shock, he suddenly felt a strong sense of crisis coming from behind him. This sense of crisis was something he had never experienced in his life. Even when facing the Immortal King, he had never felt such a strong sense of crisis.

"Oh no! Someone's attacking me! Get out of the way!" Lü Dongbin suddenly turned around, raised both palms, and struck out behind him.

"Bang!"

A muffled thud sounded behind Lü Dongbin. Lü Dongbin felt a sharp pain in his arms. He looked down and saw a golden lion-tiger beast biting his shoulder, blood flowing out.

Lü Dongbin's face turned deathly pale instantly; He Xiangu had ambushed him!

"He Xiangu, how dare you ambush me! I'll kill you!" Lü Dongbin's face turned ashen. He roared and suddenly reached out to grab He Xiangu's neck.

"Hmph, just a mere junior at the Early Immortal Emperor, how dare he be so arrogant! He's courting death!" He Xiangu sneered, and with a sweep of her immortal sword, she instantly swung it toward Lü Dongbin's neck.

"Boom!"

The two Sword-Ray collided, bursting forth with dazzling light, and the two forces vanished into thin air.

Upon seeing this, Lü Dongbin's eyes widened suddenly, and his face turned extremely ugly. He never expected that He Xiangu was so powerful that she could easily withstand his attack and even repel him.

"This... how is this possible!? How is this possible?" Lü Dongbin's face turned extremely ugly.

He Xiangu's cultivation was weaker than his; how could she possibly withstand his attack so easily? It was like a dream.

"Hehe, Lü Dongbin, what are you still standing there for? Hurry up and run away!" The sect leader of the Yin-Yang Yin-Yang Demon Sect said with an ugly expression.

Upon hearing the words of the Yin-Yang Demon Sect Master, Lü Dongbin took a deep breath. He knew that this plan had completely failed. Now he could only hope that He Xiangu and the others could pass the Immortal Realm Grand Competition smoothly. Otherwise, the Yin-Yang Demon Sect Master would definitely come to the Heavenly Court in person, and he would be in big trouble then.

With that thought in mind, he disregarded everything else and flew directly into the distance.

Seeing that Lü Dongbin's speed was several times faster than before, He Xiangu was also greatly surprised, secretly astonished. "No wonder he can become the number one genius in the Immortal Realm. His cultivation speed is truly terrifying, it's like he's riding a rocket! Although I now have the cultivation of Immortal Emperor, I'm not even in the same league as him. If this continues, he will definitely catch up with me!"

Thinking of this, He Xiangu couldn't help but feel secretly anxious.

"Hmph, trying to run? Not so easy. I'll see how capable you are to stop me!" The sect leader of the Yin-Yang Demon Sect -Yin-Yang Demon Sect sneered, his figure flashing as he disappeared from his original spot and reappeared in front of Lü Dongbin. With a wave of his right hand, a long spear appeared in his hand, carrying a Sha Qi that seemed to come from the Nine Netherworlds Hell, filling people with fear and dread.

This time, the sect leader of the Yin-Yang Demon Sect made a move, using his ultimate technique, which caused the expressions of everyone present to change slightly, their eyes filled with fear and shock.

Now, Lü Dongbin has no chance of escape. He will definitely have to fight the leader of the Yin-Yang Demon Sect. As long as they can hold Lü Dongbin back, He Xiangu and the others will have a chance to escape.

At this thought, a glimmer of light flashed in everyone's eyes.

"Hmph, you two, come at me together!" Lü Dongbin snorted coldly, his eyes blazing with killing intent. He snorted coldly at the Yin-Yang Demon Sect Master.

"Since that's the case, then we'll grant your wish!" The sect leader of the Yin-Yang Demon Sect sneered. Then, the spear in his hand transformed into a venomous snake, fiercely stabbing towards Lü Dongbin's chest. The speed was unbelievable; almost only the sound of wind could be heard. In the blink of an eye, he rushed in front of Lü Dongbin, and a cold light flashed, aiming straight for Lü Dongbin's throat.

Seeing this, Lü Dongbin quickly swung his long sword to defend himself.