Chapter 1045: Contempt

After witnessing Xu Yang's countermeasure, every member of the Glory Team on deck was utterly astonished. Even Ling Yao herself had never seen Xu Yang employ such a unique technique before.

While it wasn't difficult for him to weave a dragon-shaped totem using his own power, the challenge lay in ensuring that this dragon soul could swim freely amidst the waves and, according to Xu Yang's will, ravenously devour the energy bodies emanating from the Twin-Headed Giant Crab's main body. This required considerable expertise.

Little did they know, the technique Xu Yang unleashed was achieved by simultaneously activating the seven qi vortexes within his body. This particular move, 'Transforming Qi into Dragon,' was also a powerful cultivation method from the Secret Scripture of Shangqing Yuanqi Dao. Given the current progress of the Glory Team members in their Shangqing Yuanqi Dao training, none of them were capable of mastering this technique.

The energy dragon's maneuver once again stunned the Twin-Headed Giant Crab, making it seethe with rage. "Damn it," it cursed internally, "this human has virtually no weaknesses when attacking. It seems the only way to break this passive situation is for me to find an opportunity to focus on my own offense."

The Twin-Headed Giant Crab finally realized that if it continued to play defensively in front of Xu Yang, its sole remaining head would soon vanish at Xu Yang's hands.

The only option now was to shift from defense to offense and take the initiative. Even though it wasn't skilled in offensive techniques, its raw power was undeniable. As a peak ocean overlord, it was a case of "a lean camel is still bigger than a horse." Even without using any cultivation techniques, relying purely on its physical strength, the two massive pincers it wielded could easily contend with powerful human experts.

True to form, the Twin-Headed Giant Crab was a decisive creature. After settling on this new tactical approach, it immediately sprang into action. Its two forelegs began to creak and grind, and its movement speed surged to an unprecedented level.

Its main body silently concealed itself in the waters below, first shattering the swimming dragon totem Xu Yang had conjured deep underwater. Then, it relentlessly advanced, slicing through everything in its path with its incredibly sharp pincers.

Each time its two massive foreclaws clamped together, they effortlessly crushed any sea creatures they encountered. As it shattered their bodies, the Twin-Headed Giant Crab could instantly devour their life essence. This rapid movement through the water quickly restored it to its peak combat strength.

Simultaneously, its massive body swiftly moved to the closest point in the water directly beneath Xu Yang's position in the void, allowing it to precisely pinpoint Xu Yang's aura in mid-air.

"You brat," it roared, "relying on your formidable offensive power, you dare strike me so brutally! Today, I will make you pay with your life for the head you severed!"

The Twin-Headed Giant Crab inwardly swore vengeance. Having one of its heads severed by a human was an unprecedented humiliation, and it had forced the interruption of its plan to rule the entire royal family of the boundless sea.

Little did the massive creature know, its clever trick had long been seen through by Xu Yang. Although Xu Yang was suspended in mid-air and had not delved into the water, his unique eyes were far beyond the comprehension of ordinary beings.

Just then, to Xu Yang's surprise, a new head unexpectedly sprouted from the large hole in the Twin-Headed Giant Crab's neck.

Of course, this newborn head was far less refined and powerful than the original; it looked more like a mere decoration.

However, Xu Yang clearly understood that the creature did this to seal the wound immediately, preventing a continuous outflow of powerful vital energy that would deplete its combat strength.

"Heh heh heh," Xu Yang scoffed, "producing a fake head is just you burying your head in the sand. Ridiculous!"

Xu Yang paid it no mind. In fact, he seemed to do it intentionally, immediately targeting the fake head with an attack, as if constantly reminding the creature that its head was a sham!

"Very well," the Twin-Headed Giant Crab sneered, "I always thought you, A-Yang, had the demeanor of a grandmaster. Now it seems you're no different from anyone else."

Xu Yang burst out laughing. "Do you understand what it means for your words to carry no weight? You're not qualified to judge me. You're only fit to become my food. Let me show you what true power is!"

In the next instant, Xu Yang completely vanished from his spot. Then, the Yin-Yang Dao technique suddenly appeared in his palm, locking onto the Twin-Headed Giant Crab's main body.

For some unknown reason, with the augmentation of this Dao technique, the Twin-Headed Giant Crab's massive physical mobility was severely suppressed.

"How is this possible? Why has the flow of vital energy in my meridians become so obstructed?"

How could it know that Xu Yang's Yin-Yang Dao technique could, to some extent, alter the rules of the void? Using such a method against it was already showing it immense respect!

"There's too much you don't understand," Xu Yang stated. "But you don't need to; just calmly await your inevitable demise."

As he finished speaking, the Yin-Yang Dao power instantly intensified by a level, causing the Twin-Headed Giant Crab's entire body to tremble uncontrollably.

"Haha! Let me tell you why," Xu Yang declared. "The reason you feel the power within you isn't flowing smoothly is because this head is a fake. It doesn't possess the true resilience of your original head. With just a little force, its vital blood flow will be obstructed. How then could you possibly replace your true head with this illusory one?"

The Twin-Headed Giant Crab was now utterly enraged, as it had never imagined it would one day be so thoroughly humiliated by a mere human.

"You scoundrel, you've gone too far!"

Xu Yang sneered, "Naturally, there's a reason for me to mock you. What's the point of playing such a 'burying your head in the sand' trick when fighting me? If I say this head of yours will shatter at a certain time, it will. Do you believe me?"

To save some face, the Twin-Headed Giant Crab immediately scoffed disdainfully, interrupting Xu Yang's arrogant words.

"Stop bragging! I'll take that bet. I don't believe you have such power!"

Xu Yang burst into laughter, and with a lift of his hand, he summoned the Phoenix Feather Qiankun Bow!

"In three counts, this fake head of yours will instantly shatter!"

"Three! Two! One!"

*Whoosh!* The arrow shot forth, and its sharpness was truly unstoppable wherever it passed.

"My heavens, this is terrifying!"

No one could have imagined why this arrow possessed such immense power.

The arrow left a trail, piercing straight through the Twin-Headed Giant Crab's fake head, once again severely depleting its vitality.