Chapter 464: Complete Dragon Lao Wu

"The Underworld?"

Undoubtedly, this was an extremely unfamiliar name to the entire continent.

However, Xu Yang had previously encountered some rumors about the Underworld while reading through Shura's memories.

According to Shura, the Underworld was a higher realm on par with the true Divine Domain. However, Shura had never been there himself, so he didn't know its exact nature. His beloved, an angel in the Divine Realm, claimed that the Underworld was the source of all evil, a world that instilled wicked desires in all beings. Given that Dragon Fifth claimed to be from the Underworld and possessed the power to summon his physical body, it was truly astonishing.

"Oh? Then I'd like to see what else is special about you, the vessel of all evil!"

Without hesitation, Xu Yang unleashed an incredibly powerful Void-Severing Sword Strike towards the shadowy figure. The immense wave of sword energy tore two shattered rips through the void.

However, the outcome of this strike left Xu Yang utterly astonished.

The incredibly potent sword force, upon striking Dragon Fifth's main body, was completely absorbed by the strange blue-black protective aura surrounding him.

Indeed, it vanished without a trace, as if a stone had sunk into the ocean.

Dragon Fifth's body was like a bottomless abyssal black hole, making it impossible to discern his true form, much like his already mysterious soul entity.

"Hahaha! Kid, I regret to inform you that by offending Fifth Brother, you have no chance of survival. Fifth Brother's Underworld Dragon Body is the ultimate counter to all life essences on this continent. Apart from those with divine beast bloodlines and true god-tier powerhouses, no mortal being can survive under his pressure.

Of course, until now, to avoid incurring the continent's myriad laws, Fifth Brother rarely acted, and even his aura was never fully released. But today, you've given him a rare opportunity to unleash his emotions."

Dragon Sixth, the Darkfiend Dragon, who had previously been defeated by Xu Yang, spoke coldly.

Soon, Dragon Fifth perfectly materialized in his dragon soul form. Although most of his aura remained concealed within the void, the dragon aura he now emitted was the powerful, complete fluctuation of a true Ancestral Dragon!

The mere appearance of such power signified the pinnacle of strength in this godless era of the continent.

It's no exaggeration to say that in a one-on-one battle, even Xu Yang at his peak, fighting with all his might, could at best only retreat intact. There was no possibility of victory.

This was especially true for him in his current state.

"The most terrifying and unique aspect of the Underworld's power is that after striking a target, it generates dual destructive force on both the soul and the physical body! The soul level will be subjected to extremely powerful tyrannical attributes and negative emotions. This is the true fatal weapon for destroying a person!"

The White Dragon chimed in, clearly showing that the other three dragon souls were highly optimistic about the suddenly enraged Dragon Fifth.

To further crush Xu Yang's desire to resist, the Black Dragon also spoke up abruptly at the last moment.

"Among us Nine Heavenly Calamity Dragons, Fifth Brother's combat prowess is second only to First Brother and Third Brother. Although I am the Second, that merely reflects my rank, not my strength. You have truly provoked the wrong opponent today."

Although the three great dragon souls did not make a move, they continuously unleashed incredibly powerful, world-shaking dragon roars into the sky, building momentum for Dragon Fifth, who hailed from the Underworld.

This time, without a doubt, Xu Yang faced an unprecedentedly powerful adversary—the strongest combatant truly below the divine tier!

"Little one, I will attack you twice. The first time, you will experience true despair, with your soul and body plunging into endless torment, as revenge for Eighth Brother and Ninth Sister. When the second attack descends, it will be the moment you are annihilated, saying farewell to this entire continent. You may prepare yourself mentally."

Xu Yang remained neither arrogant nor humble, his expression as calm as ever.

"What's destined to come will come. I, Xu Yang, never believe in ghosts or gods; I only trust in my own strength. I understand your level of power, and though I have no certainty of victory, I will still give it my all. As for what you intend to do, I do not care."

It must be said that Xu Yang's words seemed to dissipate most of the disdain in the eyes of the three observing dragon souls. They, too, began to regard this human prodigy with solemn respect.

"For some reason, looking at this young man, I suddenly recalled that incredibly talented individual from back then, who, clad in white and wielding a single sword, swept across the entire continent. What a pity that in the end, he sacrificed everything for that enchantress, even giving up the chance to become a god."

The White Dragon suddenly uttered this lament. Even though Xu Yang was currently enveloped by an endless black aura, these two figures—one black, one white—seemed to ignite a tremendous collision in the White Dragon's mind.

"Haha, that person? The most astonishingly talented human I've ever seen. But there's nothing to regret; no matter how strong he was, he couldn't surpass the Heavenly Dao or gods. One could only say his talent and intellect were immense, but fate played a cruel trick on him."

Dragon Sixth, the Darkfiend Dragon, said this, his heart similarly filled with profound respect for that white-clad figure of the past.

"To be honest, in my opinion, this young man's talent and ability surpass that individual from back then. It's a shame that in those days, Fifth Brother was still immature, but now he has become the most terrifying among us, and this young man just happens to have encountered him."

The Black Dragon also couldn't help but voice a similar sentiment. All three dragons simultaneously fixed their gaze on Xu Yang.

At that very moment, the world-destroying might of Dragon Fifth finally erupted.

This first wave of attack was what his opponent called 'punishment power,' not 'annihilation power.'

Even so, once the dragon's breath locked onto Xu Yang's body, he felt an irresistible and overwhelming pressure.

"Hah, as expected, it's the strongest power below a god! My current self is still some distance from this level. If I could obtain the Heart of the Angel and fully develop the power of the Asura God lineage, perhaps I could contend with a wave of it. But now... there's no chance."

Xu Yang was undoubtedly a brilliant talent, a leader among his peers, and an unparalleled prodigy of this era.

However, no matter how strong he was, he could not defy reality. With the opponent's power and identity clearly established, cross-tier combat meant that even with all his talent, suppression was inevitable. Even the strongest in the world was not invincible in infancy.

Everyone must undergo a process of growth. If Xu Yang couldn't even accept this realization, he wouldn't be worthy of standing at the pinnacle.

However, this was not a reason for him to resist or flee. Instead, it became the ultimate motivation for Xu Yang to brandish his sword in mid-air.

Boom!

Xu Yang took a deep breath, and at that moment, finally unleashed the strongest sword strike he was capable of.