Chapter 971: True and False Golden Leaf King (Part 2)

"No spirit beasts or saint beasts?"

Zhang Xuan swayed, nearly spitting blood. He had finally come up with a reason he thought would get him through, only to hear this, and he almost cried on the spot. The Otherworldly Demons didn't have spirit beasts or saint beasts? What did they have then? How were they supposed to have a pleasant conversation now?

"That's not important!" Though frustration was about to explode in his heart, Zhang Xuan didn't show it on his face, waving his hand. "The beast pet I mentioned is actually a junior I raised since childhood. I always treated him like a pet, nurturing him for so many years and pouring all my effort into him. I never imagined... he would continuously impersonate me. Truly, it's like raising a tiger that turns on you!"

"You're spouting nonsense!" King Goldenleaf could no longer hold back. "You're the pet, your whole family is pets!"

*Boom!* With a roar of fury, he flipped his wrist, and a surge of immense power erupted, as if obscuring the sky, striking directly at Zhang Xuan.

He was truly enraged. He had initially thought that encountering this imposter would cause the fake to tremble and fall silent once he appeared. Who knew... this fellow became more and more excited as he spoke, directly treating him as a son! He had seen shameless people, but never anyone so utterly shameless! To impersonate someone so audaciously was truly unprecedented.

*Rip!* His Zhenqi was like a sword, and with one strike, the surrounding air instantly ripped apart, like a torn curtain.

"So powerful...""It's over..."

The many six-star master teachers behind Zhang Xuan turned pale with fear upon seeing this move. Previously, they had been confident in their own strength, believing they were no worse than these Otherworldly Demons. Only now did they realize the immense gap between them. There was simply no comparison. They could foresee that if this strike landed, they would undoubtedly die on the spot; not even gods could save them.

"Dog-eat-dog, they deserve it!""Kill this guy..." Two master teachers snorted. The Otherworldly Demons fighting among themselves gave them peace of mind. The fiercer the fight, the better; ideally, they would all kill each other.

"How dare you lay a hand on this King, what audacity!" Zhang Xuan's eyebrow twitched, surprised that the fellow, unable to win with words, resorted to attacking directly. He didn't dodge, instead lifting a finger and pointing it forward. His finger wasn't fast, and its power didn't seem particularly strong, yet in an instant, it exuded a heart-stopping killing aura, like a formidable king suddenly emerging, giving off an overwhelming suppression that felt like a bloodline dominance.

"Such pure Zhenqi..." King Azureleaf's pupils contracted. As an Otherworldly Demon, he could clearly feel the power of the opponent's Zhenqi. Although its raw power might be slightly inferior to King Goldenleaf's initial strike, the Zhenqi's purity was remarkably superior to his own.

"This meant that the opponent's royal status was genuine, even higher than his! Even if he's not King Goldenleaf, he must be a powerful king..." A thought stirred in his mind. Otherworldly Demons determined rank by the purity of killing Zhenqi. This person's Zhenqi purity far exceeded his, indicating that his status was definitely that of a king. Even if he wasn't King Goldenleaf, he wouldn't be inferior. With such status, why would he impersonate someone else?

While he was lost in thought, the opponent's finger and King Goldenleaf's attack collided. A flash of light emanated from the former's fingertip, forming a barrier. This barrier, seemingly formed from numerous thoughts, was indestructible, instantly blocking the attack. Immediately after, the finger touched the energy blast and lightly flicked. A surge of power erupted, and King Goldenleaf's face flushed as he involuntarily retreated several steps.

In their clash, not only was his initial attack easily shattered, but the counterforce made his blood boil... The opponent's strength was actually greater than his! "Where did this monster come from?"

"That was close!" Unlike King Goldenleaf's shock, Zhang Xuan, on the opposite side, secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He currently possessed only Half-Saint strength, while the opponent was a Saint 4-realm expert. The difference between them was enormous, making them incomparable. In desperation, he first borrowed the power of the Academy Head Token. The Academy Head Token, formed by the convergence of countless teachers' and students' thoughts, could create an absolute defense. Even if the opponent was Saint 4-realm, breaking through it would be extremely difficult. After blocking the attack, he used the finger bone of the 'ruthless individual' to counterattack. The ruthless individual was still far from recovering to their peak, but for single attacks, they could still contend with Saint 4-realm. However, it would only work for one or two moves; any more, and his deception would be revealed.

"I've always considered our past connection and been unwilling to kill you. Do you truly wish to slay your master?" After repelling the opponent, Zhang Xuan raised an eyebrow and loudly rebuked him. Continuing the fight would surely lead to a loss, so he had to scare the opponent first!

"Who exactly are you?" After exchanging a blow and realizing the opponent's strength was in no way inferior to his own, and that the outcome of a real fight was unknown, King Goldenleaf ceased attacking and asked.

"I just told you, I am King Goldenleaf!" Zhang Xuan snorted, then turned to King Azureleaf: "If we keep arguing like this, I doubt you'll believe either of us. Why don't you make a judgment?"

"Me?" King Azureleaf was stunned. He had just said that Zhang Xuan was fake and the one beside him was real... And now he wanted him to judge? How was he supposed to do that?

"Indeed. The true King Goldenleaf should be very clear about the flaws and vulnerabilities in his cultivation, right?"

"This... Yes!" King Azureleaf nodded. A cultivator's flaws and vulnerabilities were their biggest secrets, never revealed to others. If the opponent knew them clearly, it would strongly suggest he was genuine. However, he was also an outsider and didn't know King Goldenleaf's flaws. How could he judge if it was correct or not?

"It's simple. This fellow and I can both simultaneously state our own flaws, and then you can judge. Whoever lists more and with greater precision is the true King Goldenleaf!" As if sensing his thoughts, Zhang Xuan said.

"State them?" King Azureleaf hesitated, then looked at King Goldenleaf not far away: "Brother Yin..."

"Don't listen to his nonsense! My Grand True Moon Art has been cultivated to its limit and has no flaws whatsoever!" King Goldenleaf snorted.

"Whether there are flaws or not, only one's self knows. I did discuss some cultivation problems with you a few times back then, but I didn't go into detail about the fundamental reasons. It's normal that you wouldn't know! If he's afraid to compete, then that proves he's fake, and I'll have to trouble King Azureleaf to capture him..."

"I'm fake?" King Goldenleaf's expression darkened. "You're spouting nonsense!"

"If you're not fake, what's wrong with a comparison? Do you really think an imposter could know more than the real person?" Zhang Xuan's eyelids lifted slightly.

"This..." King Goldenleaf hesitated. If it were anyone else, he would have attacked and killed them on the spot long ago. But after testing one move just now, the opponent's power surged ferociously; even if he used his full strength, he might not be an opponent. In fact, he might even be the one to lose. The most important thing now was to ascertain the opponent's identity—who he truly was and why he was impersonating him.

"Alright, a comparison then! If you lose, you'll obediently reveal your identity..." King Goldenleaf said, without much hesitation. The cultivation technique he practiced and his personal flaws were secrets among secrets, never revealed to anyone. He couldn't believe an imposter would know more about them than he did.

"Of course. Let's begin. You and I will each transmit our messages to King Azureleaf... You can start first!" Zhang Xuan smiled and waved his hand. Talking about other things might easily reveal his flaws, but when it came to listing flaws, he was the master! The opponent himself might not even know as much as he did.

"Alright!" King Goldenleaf snorted and transmitted a message: "This fellow is a bit strange. I do have some flaws in my cultivation, but not many. I'll tell you a few; listen to what he has to say, and then transmit it back to me later..."

After giving his instructions, King Goldenleaf then revealed a few flaws in his own cultivation. As long as it was cultivation, it was impossible to be without flaws. The flaws he mentioned were normal vulnerabilities in the cultivation technique itself, and even if others knew about them, it wouldn't matter much. After all, one's flaws were their weak points, and absolutely could not be revealed to outsiders. The reason he agreed was simply to find out what the other person would say. If he truly knew all his flaws like the back of his hand, that would be terrifying!

"Hmm!" After hearing him describe the flaws, King Azureleaf nodded and looked at Zhang Xuan not far away: "It's your turn!"

"Alright!" Although he didn't know the content of their whispered conversation, Zhang Xuan could infer something from their expressions. He smiled, not exposing them, and began to transmit his own message.

"The cultivation technique I practice is the Grand True Moon Art. I have immersed myself in this technique for 1,731 years, and it is currently cultivated to the fourth stage. It has a total of seven flaws... First, this technique generates more killing aura, making one more prone to homicidal thoughts. Thus, my temper is quite volatile, and I could kill at any moment... Second... Third..."

Zhang Xuan's voice was calm as he quickly listed the flaws he knew. The flaws he described, though detailed, were like the ones the other person mentioned: they didn't touch upon fundamental weaknesses. In other words, even if King Azureleaf knew them, he wouldn't be able to find a way to counter them or launch an attack. While Zhang Xuan explained in detail, King Azureleaf across from him widened his eyes, filled with shock and disbelief. What this fellow said was not only exactly the same as King Goldenleaf's account but even more detailed. He even mentioned some cultivation specifics, and upon careful scrutiny, there wasn't a single discrepancy.

"Could this person truly be King Goldenleaf?" A hint of doubt arose in his heart. If he wasn't King Goldenleaf, how could he know such intricate details? After all, cultivation was a personal matter; even close friends or cultivation partners had many things they couldn't elaborate on. Yet, this person spoke as if listing his own treasured possessions. If he weren't the real person, King Azureleaf would genuinely doubt it.

"Alright, that's all I have to say... You've heard both of our accounts. You should be able to determine who is right and who is wrong!" After speaking, Zhang Xuan offered a faint smile.

"This..." King Azureleaf hesitated for a moment, then couldn't help but glance at King Goldenleaf to his side, only to see him anxiously transmitting a message.

"What did that fellow say?"

"He said..." King Azureleaf paused for a moment, but then recounted all of Zhang Xuan's words. Upon hearing these words, King Goldenleaf's face turned pale, and his body involuntarily stiffened. He couldn't help but look over, as if he had seen a ghost: "Who exactly are you? Why do you know so much about my affairs?"