Xu Chuan wanted to test his strength at the Tongtian realm!
Xuan Lie's expression turned strange upon hearing this.
Challenging him, a peak Heavenly King realm cultivator, right after breaking through?
Was he clueless, or simply overly confident in his own abilities?
However, Xu Chuan's subsequent words dispelled his doubts.
"Xuan Lie, suppress your strength to the first level of the Heavenly King realm, and let's spar!"
Xu Chuan confidently said to Xuan Lie.
Xuan Lie was stunned for a moment, then quickly responded, "Alright, I'll spar with you, but make it quick, the enemies will be here soon!"
Afterward, Xuan Lie suppressed his cultivation to the first level of the Heavenly King realm and soared into the sky.
He also wanted to see how strong Xu Chuan truly was!
The relationship between man and beast was one of allies; the stronger Xu Chuan was, the fewer dangers he would encounter, and the less he would be needed, leaving him free to enjoy his leisure.
"Let me see what your strength is truly like!"
Xuan Lie finished speaking and transformed into a burly man.
As a peak Heavenly King realm demon beast, he had long been able to shapeshift.
It was just that he didn't particularly like the human form, so he rarely appeared in that guise.
Only when facing a serious opponent would he transform into human form.
Some aquatic creatures, to distinguish themselves from humans, would consciously retain some of their racial characteristics as marks when they transformed.
Without further ado, Xuan Lie flashed and appeared directly behind Xu Chuan, throwing a punch at him.
"Boom!"
A deafening sound erupted, and an invisible shockwave spread out.
Xu Chuan took out Buwang and turned around, unleashing a saber strike that directly blocked Xuan Lie's punch in front of him.
Xuan Lie was somewhat surprised by this.
He knew the power of his punch perfectly, and he hadn't expected Xu Chuan to block it so easily, which was beyond his expectations.
Xu Chuan smiled and said to Xuan Lie, "This level of attack doesn't seem like something you'd unleash!"
"Show me your true skill, or I'll beat you soundly!"
This punch clearly hadn't satisfied him!
Hearing Xu Chuan's words, Xuan Lie no longer held back, "Alright, then you'd better be careful, don't get killed by my punch, or who will I go to for my cultivation techniques!"
As his voice faded, he unleashed another punch.
This punch was clearly more imposing and powerful than the previous one!
Xu Chuan was no longer as casual as before and became serious.
A powerful saber intent emanated from around his body, and Buwang was raised, unleashing an endless torrent of saber energy into the sky.
Then, he slashed out with his saber, which instantly collided with Xuan Lie's fist.
Terrifying energy scattered, and Xuan Lie's attack was once again blocked by Xu Chuan.
Witnessing this scene with his own eyes, even Xuan Lie couldn't help but blink, a hint of fear in his eyes.
He was unaware of Xu Chuan's past exploits in the ancient battlefield, so he had no clear understanding of Xu Chuan's combat power.
Now, experiencing it firsthand, Xu Chuan, with his strength at the first level of the Tongtian realm, had actually suppressed his own strength at the first level of the Heavenly King realm!
If this continued, wouldn't he lose to Xu Chuan?
Xuan Lie's mind churned with thoughts.
"I absolutely cannot lose to this brat!"
He gritted his teeth inwardly and prepared to engage Xu Chuan with his full power.
If he lost, how would he ever face anyone again!
Immediately, Xuan Lie unleashed his full might, a terrifying aura erupting from him. His already exaggerated muscles expanded further, making him resemble a muscular giant!
"Come on, take another punch from me!"
Xuan Lie roared, unleashing another punch. This time, the spiritual water beneath his feet danced with his fist, and a phantom of a black tortoise flickered above his fist.
The mere aura of this punch was already putting immense pressure on the surrounding space, causing it to tear with groaning sounds, faintly revealing void storms and lightning.
Sensing the power of this punch, Xu Chuan's expression turned grave.
This strike from Xuan Lie was undoubtedly the strongest attack a cultivator at the first level of the Heavenly King realm could unleash!
If he could withstand it, it would mean he already possessed strength comparable to a Heavenly King realm cultivator of the first level!
Xu Chuan did not retract Buwang, but instead held the saber in one hand and clenched his fist in the other, channeling Yuan force furiously into it.
At this moment, Xu Chuan was at his full power, activating all his strength-enhancing destinies and divine abilities.
With both saber and fist unleashed, Xu Chuan roared, "Slash!"
Instantly, a fearsome saber energy slashed out, followed by his fist, which was covered in a blazing radiance.
The entire sky was a spectacle of blue water on one side and a fiery red like the sun on the other, incredibly vibrant.
Rumble!
The two attacks intertwined, erupting in a brilliant burst of light, momentarily blurring the lines between sea and sky, creating a breathtaking scene!
"Awesome!"
Xuan Lie spoke first. Although his attacks had been blocked by Xu Chuan several times, he hadn't experienced such a battle in a long time and found it incredibly exhilarating!
"Hahaha, very good!"
Xu Chuan also let out a hearty laugh.
In this battle, both sides had given their all. Although no victor was decided, they were not mortal enemies, and a point of understanding was enough; there was no need to fight to the death over pride.
Both had fought to their hearts' content, and Xu Chuan had tested his current strength.
"Let's go!" Xu Chuan said.
Their trip had been a success, and it was time to depart.
This Source Water World was entirely water, and the things within held little value for Xu Chuan; there was nothing much to explore.
Moreover, after staying here for so long, it was time to leave.
"Alright!"
Xuan Lie nodded, having no objections.
With that, the two of them, side by side, prepared to find the water eye they had come through and leave this place.
However, just as they were about to depart, an approaching figure interrupted their actions.
"Very good, I've finally found you!"
The dragon-headed, human-bodied powerhouse finally arrived at Xu Chuan and his companion's location.
After sensing the aura of Xu Chuan's breakthrough, he had traversed a million miles in a short time to seek revenge.
Xu Chuan looked at the person before him with a grave expression.
This person was undoubtedly a formidable expert, and his intentions were hostile!
It appeared to be related to the dragon Xuan Lie had killed earlier!
His eyes flickered, and the information about the newcomer appeared before Xu Chuan.
[Name: Ao Bin]
[Race: Source Water Realm Dragon Clan]
[Realm: Half-Emperor Realm (one step away from Emperor Sovereign Realm!)]
[Talent: King Invincible]
[Destinies: Dragon Clan Patriarch (Gold), Source Water Spirit (Gold), Control Over Thunder and Rain (Purple)]
[Divine Abilities: Uphold Heaven and Shake Earth, Thunderous Lightning, Ancestral Dragon Descends]
[Life Script: Born from the luck of a realm—Supporting Character]
[Life Trajectory: Source Water Realm's Source Water Spirit leaps the dragon gate, solidifying from虚 to form the dragon clan. He is received back into the dragon clan and cultivates continuously to become a Half-Emperor realm expert, taking over the Source Water Realm's dragon clan. However, due to his status as the Source Water Spirit, he is forbidden from leaving the Source Water Realm unless he breaks through to the Emperor Sovereign Realm.]
[Opportunity: Guide Chu Fan to leave the Source Water Realm and obtain the method to break through to the Emperor Sovereign Realm.]