Chapter 1830: 武神真刚

Seeing the countless sand warriors that had blocked his path vanish completely in an instant, Po Xiao finally shook his head helplessly and transformed into a streak of light, reappearing beside Xu Yang.

But just as he landed, Xu Yang's eyes suddenly sharpened, and he pointed a finger at Po Xiao's shoulder.

At the same moment, a golden-yellow aura suddenly broke free from Po Xiao's body and immediately vanished into the depths of the palace entrance before them.

Only then did Po Xiao realize that a strange life form had, at some point, attached itself to him. If it weren't for Xu Yang's keen perception detecting it beforehand, that bizarre entity might have caused even more damage to Po Xiao's physical body.

"Thank you for your help."

Xu Yang chuckled and shook his head.

"It was nothing. There's no need to be so polite between us. However, that little creature just now indirectly confirmed what the Great Toad said.

It's highly probable that special life form is the culprit who stole the Purple Jade Crystal.

I'm quite curious to see what kind of power is sealed within this palace, which has been sleeping under the yellow sands for countless years."

After speaking, Xu Yang abruptly extended a hand, and a powerful martial aura instantly burst forth from his palm, directly shattering the palace entrance before them.

What Po Xiao saw next, however, from the shattered entrance and within the palace, greatly surprised her. In the center of the vast palace stood only a solitary statue, its surface covered with numerous fierce, cracked patterns and fissures.

"I've heard of this figure! He is the Martial God Zhen Gang, whose name resounded throughout the Ancient Martial God Path twenty thousand years ago!

There are so many legends about him; some even say that at his peak, with his Martial God level cultivation, he single-handedly annihilated a small imperial dynasty of that era.

However, his legends have gradually faded from memory as time passed.

I only came across information about him in ancient texts from Tianzhong. I can't believe I'm seeing his true Martial God form in this desert forbidden zone!"

Hearing Po Xiao's introduction, Xu Yang became intrigued by the unassuming Martial God before him. He slowly stepped forward and carefully observed every contour of the cracked golden statue of the Martial God.

This figure wasn't particularly tall, had a round, slightly plump face, and rather ordinary features. His entire being exuded a simple, lusterless, and common aura.

If Po Xiao hadn't provided such a detailed introduction, Xu Yang would never have associated such a person with the title of Martial God.

Just as Xu Yang extended two fingers, gently attempting to touch the cracked Martial God statue, the patterns on its surface suddenly deepened.

Then, accompanied by a booming sound wave, all the golden casing covering the Martial God statue completely shattered. The part that emerged from within this casing looked like a living Martial God's physical body resurrected.

The only difference from a true martial artist was that there was no light of a soul in its pupils, but its physical outline was exceptionally clear.

"What's going on?"

Po Xiao's expression showed surprise. She wasn't sure what kind of power was forcing the Martial God statue before them to revive, and she certainly hadn't expected that deep within a cracked part of the golden statue, the true physical body of Martial God Zhen Gang was encased.

At that moment, the golden-yellow light that had previously tried to cover Po Xiao's body leaped out once more. Its speed was incredible; it unexpectedly burrowed into the physical body of Martial God Zhen Gang right in front of Xu Yang and Po Xiao.

As expected, with this action, substantial soulful light quickly materialized in the eyes of Martial God Zhen Gang's physical body, which had previously been empty and devoid of any soul fluctuations.

His pupils once again gathered brilliant light, like a Martial God who had slept for ten thousand years, reawakening before Xu Yang and Po Xiao.

"You two are too bold. Trespassing into the desert forbidden zone is one thing, but you even dare to presume to enter these imperial ruins. I've learned from our previous encounter that your goal is to enter the imperial ruins to find the Purple Jade Crystal sealed here.

I'm afraid this experience is destined to disappoint you, because you two are about to face true Martial God-level power, representing the peak martial artist level of the entire Ancient Martial God Path.

Soon, you will witness the strongest power of me, Martial God Zhen Gang."

This figure wasted no time. Having already achieved physical awakening through a special method, there was nothing to hesitate about. He suddenly raised his right arm, and a golden great axe materialized out of thin air in his palm, rushing towards Xu Yang and Po Xiao.

Although he appeared cumbersome, his movement speed was quite fast.

With every step he took, the martial aura erupting from his body created an extremely powerful oppressive force. Even powerful individuals like Xu Yang and Po Xiao showed no slack.

The two immediately soared into the air to their left and right, as Zhen Gang's furious attack, accompanied by his terrifying great axe, chopped downwards. With a deafening boom, the spot where they had just stood was instantly torn apart by Zhen Gang's monstrous power.

After seeing the level of power unleashed by this figure, Xu Yang couldn't help but nod slightly while standing in the void.

"As expected of a Martial God-level expert. The martial arts technique this fellow cultivates must also emphasize the eruption of physical strength. With a single swing of his axe, any martial artist below the Dao Integration realm would be instantly obliterated."

To ensure Po Xiao's safety from this individual's life threat, Xu Yang decisively released the Remnant Emotion Divine Weapon again, splitting the two artifacts into one red and one blue, two-colored streaks of light that protected Po Xiao.

With these two powerful sword energies protecting her body, coupled with Po Xiao's innate assassin's agility and talent, she could still defend herself against this figure's frenzied offensive attributes.

Now free from worry, Xu Yang could finally focus all his attention on this ordinary-looking Martial God.

"I say, little fatty, you really have nowhere to unleash all that brute strength. How about I give you a chance to attack me?"

Xu Yang's voice seemed to enrage Martial God Zhen Gang, who was currently controlled by a special soul power. The figure's soul shifted slightly, and then he suddenly turned his head towards Xu Yang in the void.