Chapter 427: Fraudster

On this continent, few dared to defy the powerful cultivators of the Qilin Mountain lineage. Xu Yang was one of them, and indeed, he was the most powerful.

He moved swiftly. After raising his Asura Divine Sword and locking onto Feng Xiu's aura, he immediately charged forward.

Meanwhile, Feng Xiu still didn't seem to have fully adapted to the powerful amplification granted by the Qilin bloodline.

In fact, this power had significant side effects on Feng Xiu's main body. He wouldn't easily unleash such energy because, currently, Feng Xiu's physical strength was utterly incapable of resisting the backlash from the Qilin divine beast's bloodline.

This was also one of the key reasons why he had been so desperate to obtain the Nine-Colored Universe Bell's inheritance.

The Nine-Colored Universe Bell artifact could not only be used as a top-tier defensive magical tool, but after integrating with the bell's spirit, the inheritor's own body, meridians, muscles, and bones would also be significantly strengthened. Such an amplification was undoubtedly what Feng Xiu currently needed most urgently.

To be precise, only by combining it with sufficiently powerful defensive artifacts, or means that could amplify the strength and resilience of his body and meridians, could the Qilin bloodline truly unleash its power.

However, even now that Feng Xiu had unleashed this transformation, he didn't dare to recklessly squander this energy.

This mindset was destined to restrict Feng Xiu's combat abilities, making his movements hesitant and constrained.

In contrast, all of Xu Yang's power was his own, without any side effects whatsoever. Even the Asura power he inherited was a true divine legacy, and there was no so-called reciprocal relationship between them.

The most important reason Xu Yang obtained this divine legacy was that he had gained the approval of the Asura God himself. Moreover, he carried a far greater mission.

Conversely, Feng Xiu was now merely a living puppet. His willingness to follow the Qilin Mountain's lead destined him to a tragic end.

“Hahaha, Feng Xiu, you truly brought this upon yourself. Inheriting this powerful Qilin energy appears to have greatly amplified your power, bringing your Heaven-Defying Demonic Art to its peak in the shortest time possible. But in doing so, you've undoubtedly created a much bigger problem for yourself. If your physical strength can't match the true Qilin power, then this force will become your hindrance. The more impatient and eager for quick success you are, the more failures you'll likely face.”

Xu Yang's words struck a nerve with Feng Xiu, causing him to erupt in complete rage.

“Don't you dare try to provoke me here. I, Feng Xiu, am not someone you can scare.”

Rumble!

The two soon clashed powerfully in mid-air once again.

It had to be admitted that the Qilin blood's amplification to Feng Xiu's main body was astonishing. Although the side effects were obvious, its enhancement to his combat ability was truly formidable. Even a casual physical attack could unleash power comparable to Feng Xiu's powerful sword techniques.

One must remember, Feng Xiu was currently also a powerhouse at the Tribulation Peak realm. Although his foundation and spiritual realm were far from comparable to Xu Yang's, everyone understood the saying, 'A starved camel is still bigger than a horse.' Generally, no one who had reached the Tribulation Peak realm was weak.

Although Xu Yang was always in the upper hand during this battle, his suppressive power was not as obvious as imagined. In fact, on the premise that Feng Xiu decided to overdraft his physical bloodline foundation to a certain extent, he and Xu Yang could essentially fight to a standstill.

However, anyone with a discerning eye could see that if this combat state were maintained, the longer it dragged on, the more advantageous it would undoubtedly be for Xu Yang.

“Feng Xiu, I'm going to get serious now. You'd better brace yourself for this attack, or it will be a devastating disaster for you.”

Xu Yang suddenly spoke, and an incomparably vast black energy glow rapidly condensed behind him. It was a materialized sword qi formed from Xu Yang's purest Asura origin.

“My heavens, this sword qi is truly terrifying! Lord Demon Venerable's cultivation level now is truly unimaginable.”

As Xu Yang fought above, the countless hundreds of thousands of demon race beings below cheered him on and showered him with praise.

In this battle, Xu Yang truly commanded all advantages – favorable timing, geographical position, and human support. Feng Xiu, on the other hand, as always, followed his original path, defying the heavens!

The massive sword qi swiftly condensed and locked onto Feng Xiu's main body, pressing down towards him.

Feng Xiu immediately furrowed his brow. He naturally knew that every attack Xu Yang launched was filled with suppressive power, and this one surpassed all previous ones. At least judging from the aura emanating from this sword, its power was absolutely stronger than any previous strike.

“Qilin's Roar!”

Feng Xiu suddenly let out a loud roar, the blood-red color in his pupils instantly expanded, and he opened his mouth, releasing an incomparably powerful Qilin aura. The heaven-shaking roar rapidly spread to the surroundings.

In an instant, this incomparably powerful Qilin roar completely obliterated the sword qi Xu Yang had launched. However, the moment these two forces made contact, Feng Xiu's face immediately turned pale, for he realized he had fallen into a trap!

“Xu Yang, you truly have tricks up your sleeve.”

“Hahaha, I just wanted to give you a surprise, is there any need to be so agitated? Relax, brother.”

Indeed, Xu Yang once again used his most proficient illusion technique, tricking Feng Xiu in front of the hundreds of thousands of demon race beings below.

The sword qi just now was merely a visible form without substance. In Feng Xiu's current state of deepened Qilin bloodline, he could have easily withstood it with his physical strength alone, without needing to unleash any power.

However, for this illusion, he paid a significant price in terms of his primordial essence!

“Get ready. This time, I'm serious.”

Xu Yang's expression immediately became incredibly serious. At the same time, a dozen materialized Asura sword glows emanated from around his body.

Feng Xiu certainly felt bitter, but he also understood that no matter what kind of blow he faced in this battle, he could only grit his teeth and endure it. Because if he couldn't conquer the entire Myriad Demon Abyss in this fight, then, as Xu Yang said, he would have no trump card left to unleash the full potential of his Qilin power before the journey to Cloud Dream Lake.

“No matter what happens today, I must obtain the Heart of the Demon Emperor, because only that power can perfectly harness the Qilin power.”

Xu Yang simply spread his hands calmly and said, “If you have the power, you can do whatever you want. Come at me.”

Swish, swish, swish!

With a simple, gentle wave of his hand, countless materialized sword glows simultaneously converged towards Feng Xiu.

This time, Feng Xiu also displayed immense divine might. The powerful Qilin aura rapidly expanded, enlarging his physical body by more than twofold once again.