Chapter 1831: Diamond Martial Way

A ferocious and stern expression appeared on his face.

Next, the man suddenly hurled the giant axe he held towards Xu Yang's position in mid-air. The axe seemed to possess a soul of its own, gathering immense power with each rotation as it spun through the void.

Xu Yang, however, wanted to confront this Martial God-level expert head-on and experience the sensation of resisting his terrifying power. He forcefully thrust out his right hand, and a powerful martial aura erupted from his palm.

Simultaneously, the silhouette of a golden Tai Chi totem flickered behind him, providing Xu Yang with a powerful foundation sufficient to withstand any external force.

The two collided violently in the void. Xu Yang's body remained completely still, while the terrifying axe, brimming with power, was sent flying backward by a single palm strike from Xu Yang.

True Steel Martial God clearly had not expected Xu Yang's physical strength to be so terrifying, that he could withstand the power of his giant axe with just his pure physical body, without suffering the slightest injury.

"Your strength greatly surprises me. Could it be that during my 150,000 years of slumber, the Ancient Martial God Path has produced a new generation of prodigies? With the combat ability you've displayed, I fear it won't be long before you too achieve the glory of a Martial God. Unfortunately, today you met me. No one who enters the Forbidden Desert Ruins has ever left alive."

True Steel suddenly displayed a strange smile, one filled with pride and confidence.

Clearly, he was about to get serious with Xu Yang. Just as he began to unleash his Martial God-level martial power, Dawn launched a surprise attack from behind him.

However, this time Xu Yang decisively released a mental force towards her, intending to stop her attack, as he had sensed a hint of danger beforehand.

But Dawn's movement speed was incredibly fast; there wasn't enough time for her to adjust her battle strategy. Xu Yang could only watch as the girl, like a pair of daggers piercing the darkness, fiercely plunged the two purple blades in her hands into True Steel Martial God's back.

Unfortunately, her attack had no substantial effect whatsoever. It was like two awls piercing the surface of a towering mountain; apart from leaving a mark, there was no way to severely injure her powerful opponent. As her blades struck True Steel's body, Dawn felt her arms go instantly numb from the powerful recoil.

"What terrifying defensive attributes," Dawn muttered. But just then, an extremely strong recoil force erupted from True Steel's body, forcibly sending this powerful Heavenly Sect female assassin flying backward. Fortunately, powerful red and blue sword energies unleashed by the Remnant Love Divine Artifact perfectly protected Dawn's body, preventing her from being injured by the potent force.

Even so, the gap in raw strength between the two was perfectly highlighted by this surprise attack. If Xu Yang hadn't been there, even if Dawn possessed immense power, facing a Martial God-level expert like this, she would have had no means to fight back.

"Heh, little girl, your cultivation and foundation are both very good. I can clearly sense that you haven't been in the martial cultivation domain for very long in total, but the achievements you've made are astonishing. Unfortunately, you met me too soon. Otherwise, given time, with your talent, you could certainly reach the Martial God level."

Xu Yang, standing by, couldn't help but burst into laughter upon hearing True Steel utter such arrogant words.

"She is mine. Before long, I will enable her to enter the true Martial God realm. You are not qualified to judge her fate."

These words deeply resonated with Dawn, causing a profound shock to her soul. Furthermore, Xu Yang's heartfelt expression filled Dawn with a deep sense of warmth. That feeling of being valued and protected was truly very gratifying to her.

True Steel Martial God, with his immense pride, upon hearing Xu Yang's arrogant reply, once again locked his gaze onto him.

"It seems that if I don't show you two my true power today, you will never understand what the words 'Martial God' truly mean."

The next moment, True Steel suddenly plunged the giant axe he held into the ground, and a large section of the cracked earth instantly shattered.

Then, True Steel Martial God suddenly clenched his fists, his solid muscles bulging on his arms. Accompanied by a muffled roar, an incredibly brilliant golden light quickly appeared on the surface of his body, covering him from head to toe with a layer of indestructible Vajra protective aura.

"This is the Vajra Martial Path I created myself. It possesses the top-tier defensive capability among Martial God-level experts. I'd truly like to see what you'll use to break my Vajra barrier."

Seeing this scene, Xu Yang once again revealed a disdainful smile.

"It's been a long time since anyone dared to challenge my offensive capabilities. Since you're so confident in your defense, then today I'll open your eyes."

The last time someone provoked Xu Yang in this manner was likely the Supreme Elder of the Human Spirit Six Meridians who cultivated the Vajra Sacred Art. He was merely a departed soul after a single sword strike from Xu Yang. However, this time Xu Yang could clearly feel that the defensive power this man possessed was far greater than that of the Supreme Elder, as the martial cultivation system inherently placed a strong emphasis on enhancing physical strength.

Comparing the defensive attributes of top-tier experts in the two major divine path domains, the defensive power and comprehensive physical attributes of Martial God-level experts are far more powerful than those of the Supreme Elders of the Human Spirit Six Meridians, who stand at the pinnacle of the Kunlun Divine Path. This is an unchangeable fact and an inevitable difference resulting from two completely distinct cultivation systems evolving over hundreds of thousands of years.

By the same token, if they were to compete in the application of the Dao of Heaven and Earth and soul strength, Martial God-level martial artists would not be able to compare with the Supreme Elders of the Kunlun Divine Path.

In fact, Xu Yang's truly terrifying aspect lies precisely in his ability to, by himself, simultaneously integrate with any cultivation system within any martial domain, and immerse his mind and body into it in the shortest possible time.

This destined him to stand at the pinnacle of the cultivation world anywhere on the entire main continent, and it was also the fundamental condition for him to embark on his Human Emperor's journey. In other words, those who can only reach the highest level of cultivation in a single domain can never comprehend the Great Dao of Life and Death or gain the qualification to challenge the Human Emperor.

But Xu Yang, without a doubt, had already surpassed everyone at this level.