Chapter 177: Confrontation

The Blackwater Palace Lord found it quite amusing to see the three Great Sun Realm Fiendgods in the distance. He couldn't help but chuckle softly, a self-deprecating laugh escaping him. "It seems our Sky Demon Sect has been hiding too much, and we Fourth Heaven Sky Demons have acted too infrequently," he mused. "You've all developed a misconception. Three Great Sun Realm Fiendgods dare to stand in my way head-on?"

Meng Chuan and the other two remained cautious in the distance.

"It's the Blackwater Palace Lord," Zhang Junfeng transmitted. "We can fight him."

"The number of Fiendgods who died in the eastern part of Jiangzhou City is far greater than the total number of Fiendgods who died in all other parts of the city combined. So, a Fourth Heaven Sky Demon was hiding here all along." Despite his robust physique, Yang Fang's eyes gleamed with combat intent. Among those below the Marquis Fiendgod rank in Yuanchu Mountain, he was the only one who had mastered the Great Sun Demon Body and reached the Dao realm. For years, he hadn't found anyone in the Great Sun Realm Fiendgod tier who could match his strength. Now, encountering a Fourth Heaven Sky Demon, he was eager for a fight. "Senior Brother Zhang, let me fight him! I'm not afraid of him in a direct confrontation."

"Be careful. He's at the Dao realm perfection after all," Meng Chuan cautioned. "His techniques are incredibly refined; my blade techniques were broken down the moment we exchanged blows."

As the three of them communicated, the Blackwater Palace Lord in the distance made his move.

The Blackwater Palace Lord transformed into an afterimage, heading directly towards Meng Chuan and his companions.

As the supreme leader of one of the seven branches of the Sky Demon Sect, how could he possibly flee from three Great Sun Realm Fiendgods? He would, of course, kill them!

"He's coming," Zhang Junfeng ordered immediately. "I will fully suppress his strength. Junior Brother Meng, act as opportunities arise. Junior Brother Yang, attack!"

"Understood," Meng Chuan and Yang Fang both nodded.

Yang Fang narrowed his eyes, watching the Blackwater Palace Lord, who was now a mere afterimage, rushing towards them. The two great axes strapped to his back were enveloped by Great Sun True Essence, floating up into his hands. He held an axe in each hand. The axe heads were quite large; with both axes held before him, they served as formidable shields.

"Senior Brother Yang, Junior Brother Meng, watch this," Yang Fang declared, his combat intent surging. He took a step, and the ground beneath him trembled with a thud. He, too, transformed into an afterimage, charging directly at the Blackwater Palace Lord.

In the blink of an eye, the Blackwater Palace Lord and Yang Fang clashed.

*Whoosh.*

All of Yang Fang's surging power gathered into his right hand, which held a great axe high, bringing it down in a furious cleave!

With that single strike!

A faint crimson glow appeared in the world.

This move perfectly combined power and skill. If it were a mountain, Yang Fang's axe strike would split it in half.

The Blackwater Palace Lord, however, confidently disregarded it, also because Yang Fang had concealed his power too perfectly. Holding a water-dividing trident in each hand, the Blackwater Palace Lord casually crossed his arms, intending to block the axe.

Just then,

From a distance, Zhang Junfeng, who controlled the domain, had a thought, and his domain erupted with its full power. As the only one among the three Great Sun Realm Fiendgods whose skill level could rival the Blackwater Palace Lord, Zhang Junfeng's abilities were almost entirely focused on his domain. His domain was no joke. He had initially only displayed fifty percent of its power to mislead the opponent.

Now, with one hundred percent of its power! The domain's suppression surged dramatically!

"Not good." The Blackwater Palace Lord felt the domain's pressure intensify sharply. Before he could think further, Yang Fang's axe struck his two water-dividing tridents. The incredibly powerful impact caused the Blackwater Palace Lord to sink entirely, and the ground around him for over ten yards sank approximately a yard deep.

"Die!" Yang Fang grew even more fierce and violent. After bringing down his right axe, he immediately followed up by cleaving with the great axe in his left hand.

A blurred figure flashed, and the water-dividing tridents blocked the great axe, skillfully deflecting the force. He immediately retreated a significant distance.

The Blackwater Palace Lord wiped a trickle of blood from the corner of his mouth, glanced at Yang Fang with a smile, then looked at Zhang Junfeng and Meng Chuan in the distance.

"You are indeed cunning. Many Marquis Fiendgods' domains aren't as strong as yours; your domain truly affected me greatly," the Blackwater Palace Lord said, looking at Zhang Junfeng. His gaze then shifted to Yang Fang. "The strength of the Great Strength Demon Body is also stronger than I anticipated. And then there's Meng Chuan... you're quite good at running. Do you dare to come closer and try me? I'm suppressed by the domain right now."

Meng Chuan stood in the distance, ignoring him.

In a life-or-death battle, one must be rational! It's essential to play to one's strengths and avoid weaknesses. Although the Blackwater Palace Lord was suppressed by the domain, if he were to truly get close, the Blackwater Palace Lord might immediately use forbidden arts and attack him with all his might, which would put him in grave danger.

"How cowardly. Apart from him, neither of you dares to approach me." The Blackwater Palace Lord looked at Yang Fang. "Great Strength Demon Body, do you think you can defeat me?"

As he spoke, a long snake tail emerged from the Blackwater Palace Lord.

The Blackwater Palace Lord then rapidly charged towards Yang Fang. With the addition of a long tail to his normal human form, he could use it for leverage, naturally making his movement much faster and more refined.

Only because the domain greatly suppressed his power was his movement not even more elusive and unpredictable.

"Come on!" Yang Fang was not afraid in the slightest.

The Great Strength Demon Body excelled most in direct confrontations.

*Boom! Boom! Boom!*

Yang Fang wielded both great axes, their cooperation flawless and unparalleled, as he charged forward relentlessly.

The Blackwater Palace Lord, however, no longer sought direct confrontation. Water-dividing tridents were not meant for head-on clashes. He moved with agile shifts, launching repeated attacks that made Yang Fang feel a slight unease. However, Yang Fang's two great axes were already quite large, providing a significant defensive range. This forced the Blackwater Palace Lord's successive attacks to return fruitless.

"Damn that old man, Zhang Junfeng! His domain is too strong, limiting me to only sixty percent of my power. My strength and speed are both weakened, and I still can't defeat this Great Strength Demon Body Fiendgod." The Blackwater Palace Lord was furious. "If it were one-on-one, I'd kill that massive, stupid Great Strength Demon Body within ten moves."

Yang Fang's heart tightened, and he became extremely cautious.

In an actual fight, he truly felt his opponent's might. Even after being weakened, Yang Fang's strength held a significant advantage, but it wasn't an overwhelming one! In other aspects, however, the Blackwater Palace Lord was superior.

In terms of movement? Or the strangeness of his techniques? Or the speed of his attacks?

"Fortunately, Senior Brother Zhang is here," Yang Fang thought to himself.

Zhang Junfeng cultivated the 'Undying Divine Body,' which was the most proficient in domains among the twelve supreme-grade Fiendgod bodies. His domain was so powerful it could even weaken Marquis Fiendgods. Its suppression on the Blackwater Palace Lord was even greater. That's why Yuanchu Mountain had him oversee defensive matters.

"I must kill this old man, Zhang Junfeng; he poses the greatest threat to me." The Blackwater Palace Lord's long snake tail also exerted force, as did his legs. His demon power erupted, transforming him into a blurred phantom streaking towards Zhang Junfeng in the distance.

Zhang Junfeng was very old.

Originally, the Blackwater Palace Lord couldn't be bothered to pursue him because Zhang Junfeng would soon die of old age! Furthermore, he could no longer break through to the Marquis rank.

But now, with the attack on Jiangzhou City, Zhang Junfeng had become the biggest obstacle!

"Die!" The Blackwater Palace Lord charged towards Zhang Junfeng, believing that getting close would make it very simple to kill a Zhang Junfeng who was only proficient in domains. At least, it would be simple for the Blackwater Palace Lord!

*Whoosh.*

A flash of lightning streaked past the Blackwater Palace Lord, a speed that left him dumbfounded. In the blink of an eye, it reached Zhang Junfeng in the distance—it was Meng Chuan.

Meng Chuan grabbed Zhang Junfeng's arm and transformed into a flash of lightning again. This time, his speed was slightly reduced, only seventy percent of what it was moments before. Yet, this speed... was still at the level of a Regis Fiendgod!

*Whew.*

The Blackwater Palace Lord watched foolishly as Meng Chuan reached Zhang Junfeng, then took Zhang Junfeng to Senior Brother Yang.

"With me here, you still think you can harm Senior Brother Zhang?" Meng Chuan said, smiling at the Blackwater Palace Lord.