Chapter 847: Rock Golem Collapse

The Rock Man initially detected nothing unusual. He clenched his fists and collided directly with the two large iron balls. However, what transpired next enraged him.

"You old geezer, how dare you plot against me? These are damn bombs?!"

Boom!

The initial explosion didn't inflict significant damage on the Rock Man, but it did leave him covered in dust and utterly humiliated.

Old Brother Tan burst into laughter, his eyes filled with unconcealed mockery.

"You are the perfect embodiment of 'all brawn and no brains'! A strong body is useless without a sharp mind. Nowadays, combat is about wit, not brute force. Young man, your time has passed. Today, I, your elder, will show you what a true master is!"

As Old Brother Tan finished speaking, a unique spiderweb-like magical artifact materialized in his palm. He then tossed it into the air.

In that instant, the net seemed to obey Old Brother Tan's command, continuously expanding in the air and encompassing a vast area. This formidable net then completely wrapped around the Rock Man's massive body, further hindering his already limited mobility.

As expected, the Rock Man's first instinct upon being ensnared was to use his immense physical strength to rip the net apart.

However, he quickly abandoned this attempt.

The Rock Man soon realized that the net's unique material rendered all his physical advantages useless.

No matter how much he struggled, the net clung to him like a stubborn patch, refusing to tear.

"Hahaha! I told you, all brawn and no brains! No matter how much you struggle, it's pointless."

Immediately afterwards, Old Brother Tan unleashed over a dozen special magical artifacts, each with different effects, continuously targeting the Rock Man.

Old Brother Tan was not only adept at using and crafting various weapons but also a minorly renowned inventor. The exceptionally unique offensive artifacts he produced were highly sought after in major auction houses.

He conjured a medicine bottle one moment, then a brick-like device the next, continuously hurling them from the air towards the Rock Man. The diverse array of effects was dizzying to behold.

"Heh, Old Brother Tan's tactics are certainly entertaining. What a shame, though, that all his efforts seem so futile against the Rock Man's absolute defense!"

Yun Yixuan shook his head helplessly, unable to resist making a comment.

As expected, the Rock Man appeared to grow enraged. He suddenly let out a sky-shattering roar, extending his arms horizontally. The next instant, endless, intense flames erupted from his pupils.

These flames completely enveloped his massive, stony physique!

Logically, the attributes of rock and fire, when combined, shouldn't yield any significant effect. In essence, these two elements are usually considered to be in a cycle of mutual generation and mutual overcoming.

Yet, this principle didn't apply to the Rock Man. With his entire body transformed into rock and enveloped by these flames, his overall combat power became even more ferocious and potent. The burning inferno swiftly incinerated the net-like sealing structure surrounding him, turning it to ash.

"Hehehe, you little insect, I've indulged your antics long enough. Now it's time for me to stretch my muscles."

As the Rock Man finished speaking, his body suddenly doubled in size.

Simultaneously, he brought his enormous foot down fiercely on Old Brother Tan's location. With a resounding boom, a gigantic footprint appeared, and the entire ground seemed to tremble incessantly in its wake.

Subsequently, powerful tremors continuously rippled across the battlefield. Each tremor instilled a palpable sense of fear in the surrounding enemy warriors, significantly dampening their will to fight.

"Now, feel the might of my War Stomp!"

Suddenly, the Rock Man infused his flame power into his attack. He stomped down heavily, and the ground began to crack violently. The fissures seemed to lock onto Old Brother Tan's position, pursuing him relentlessly no matter where he tried to flee.

Old Brother Tan was acutely aware that if this force from behind caught him, his body would be instantly pulverized.

Old Brother Tan, with a sudden flash of inspiration, snapped his fingers in mid-air. He vanished from his spot without a trace. The instant he disappeared, the Rock Man's furious attack erupted exactly where he had been.

The force of the explosion virtually obliterated the residual space where Old Brother Tan had just stood.

"Little insect, why don't you show your face and fight me fair and square? Stop being such a coward!"

However, no sooner had the Rock Man finished speaking than Old Brother Tan appeared directly above him, standing atop his massive skull.

"Hahaha, I'm right on your head, you useless oaf! If you want to get rid of me, then smash your own skull first."

The Rock Man roared furiously, shaking his colossal head incessantly. He genuinely hadn't anticipated Old Brother Tan employing such a persistent, "stick-to-you-like-glue" method to cling to him.

Due to the immense disparity in their physical sizes, Old Brother Tan clung to him like a fly, leaving the Rock Man momentarily helpless.

Intense flames continued to rage.

This time, however, Old Brother Tan was clearly prepared. The armor he wore possessed a special fire-resistant property, granting him complete immunity. No matter how much the Rock Man intensified his flame power, it had no effect on him.

"You worthless oaf, I've made myself clear: either smash your own head, or you'll never get rid of me today, hahaha!"

Although Old Brother Tan's tactic was somewhat undignified, it undeniably kept the Rock Man firmly suppressed.

In desperation, the Rock Man let out a hysterical roar, causing his massive body to begin shrinking. This unexpected maneuver caught Old Brother Tan completely by surprise.