Chapter 1805: The Power of One Punch

He also wanted to use this opportunity to make Wang Changsheng use up more Underworld Moon Pearls. If conditions allowed, he would naturally try to kill the Cyan Lotus Immortals. However, he didn't know how many Underworld Moon Pearls Wang Changsheng possessed, and the unknown was the most terrifying.

He never expected Wang Changsheng to defeat Lei Yunbin without using the Underworld Moon Pearls. If he hadn't intervened, Lei Yunbin, even if not killed, would have been seriously wounded.

Treasures capable of countering sound wave attacks were exceedingly rare, and he possessed none.

Liu Ruyi and the others looked on in disbelief. They had originally thought it would be good enough for the Cyan Lotus Immortals to draw with Lei Yunbin. They never expected the Cyan Lotus Immortals to win, seemingly with little effort. They naturally knew that the Cyan Lotus Immortals had obtained a Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure from the Immortal Suppression Pagoda, but they didn't know what kind of treasure it was.

“A sound wave-type Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure? That’s rare!”

Lu Dao frowned. As a fifth-grade artifact refiner, he naturally knew how difficult it was to forge sound wave-type Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures. The materials alone were hard to find. Artifacts like drums, pagodas, bells, and tripods were notoriously difficult to refine, mainly because they required highly specialized materials.

Situ Qing and the other Soul Transformation cultivators were dumbfounded. They were well aware of Lei Yunbin's strength; if Lei Yunbin could even draw with the Cyan Lotus Immortals, it already spoke volumes about the Cyan Lotus Immortals' power. They never expected Lei Yunbin to actually lose. They could naturally see that the Cyan Lotus Immortals had defeated Lei Yunbin using a sound wave-type Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure.

True Monarch Thousand Gourd frowned slightly, a thoughtful expression on his face, wondering what he was pondering.

“Thank you for the match, Fellow Daoist Shangguan.”

Wang Changsheng's clear voice suddenly rang out. The blue light dispersed, revealing Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan. Wang Changsheng's face was slightly pale, and Wang Ruyan had a trace of blood at the corner of her mouth.

They were able to defeat Lei Yunbin mainly by relying on the Nine Flood Dragon Drum. The drum's power exceeded Wang Changsheng's expectations, so it was no wonder the artifact spirit claimed it was the most powerful treasure she had ever forged.

“Wait, let's have another sparring match. This time, I will personally participate.”

Shangguan Tianhong said in a deep voice, his face filled with fighting intent.

He had originally intended to use the sparring match to demoralize the East Glaze Realm, thereby facilitating peace talks. This would ensure that when the two realms cooperated, the Heavenly Wave Sect would hold the dominant position.

Shangguan Tianhong had won one match, and the Cyan Lotus Immortals had won one, making it a tie.

“Fellow Daoist Shangguan, isn't your request too excessive? If you want a deathmatch, just say so, I'll accept.”

Sun Tianhu said with a cold face. The Cyan Lotus Immortals could defeat Lei Yunbin because they had a sound wave-type Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure. However, Shangguan Tianhong possessed three Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures and multiple other spirit treasures. Fighting him would be too disadvantageous; it was possible Shangguan Tianhong intended to use this opportunity to kill the Cyan Lotus Immortals.

As the leader of the East Glaze Realm, he had to protect his own people at crucial moments, otherwise, it would be difficult to lead his team.

“Exactly. If this matter gets out, wouldn't we become a laughingstock?”

Liu Ruyi chimed in, her face full of sarcasm.

“You just need to withstand ten of my moves. If you can, I'll let bygones be bygones regarding the previous incident.”

Shangguan Tianhong said meaningfully.

Wang Changsheng narrowed his eyes and said, “We can spar with Fellow Daoist Shangguan, but if you lose, how about you give us a defensive Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure?”

“You lack defensive Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures? Hmph, change the condition.”

Shangguan Tianhong said, frowning.

At these words, Liu Ruyi and the others were dumbfounded. From Shangguan Tianhong's tone, did the Cyan Lotus Immortals possess a defensive Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasure? Could they have stolen it from a Soul Transformation cultivator of the Heavenly Wave Sect? Didn't this mean the Cyan Lotus Immortals had two Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures?

“Divine Kui Water Crystal, Divine Geng Metal Crystal, ten-thousand-year Golden Thunder Bamboo... a fifth-grade flood dragon demonic core—any of these materials will do.”

Wang Changsheng listed a large number of precious materials.

“If you win against me, I can give you one type of material. However, regardless of the outcome, you must tell me the exact refining method for the Underworld Moon Pearls. Otherwise, I won't be polite with you.”

Shangguan Tianhong transmitted his voice, his tone severe.

“It's a deal. Ten moves is too troublesome. I hear Fellow Daoist Shangguan is a body cultivator. How about you take three of my punches without using Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures?”

Wang Changsheng said with a smile. Shangguan Tianhong was armed to the teeth, so competing with him on treasures would surely lead to defeat. What Wang Changsheng could compete with was raw physical strength.

He practiced both cultivation methods and body cultivation, and had consumed various spirit elixirs and miraculous medicines for body tempering. When the Immortal Suppression Pagoda opened, Wang Changsheng obtained a bottle of fifth-grade flood dragon elemental essence and a bottle of fifth-grade body-tempering elixir, the Golden Marrow Bone Forging Pill. After consuming them, his physical body was further enhanced.

Judging from the artifact spirit's conversation with Wang Changsheng, she specifically gave Wang Changsheng a bottle of Golden Marrow Bone Forging Pill mainly to enable him to wield the Nine Flood Dragon Drum. The Golden Marrow Bone Forging Pill was probably not from the East Glaze Realm; it might even be an elixir from the Spirit Realm.

The Soul Transformation cultivators present exchanged glances, their faces full of disbelief.

Even if Wang Changsheng was a body cultivator, Shangguan Tianhong was also one! It was hard to believe Wang Changsheng, an early-stage Soul Transformation cultivator, would win against a mid-stage Soul Transformation cultivator.

“Fellow Daoist Wang, Shangguan Tianhong is a body cultivator. Even if I used the Flood Dragon Transformation Art and transformed into a flood dragon, I wouldn't be his match. Don't be careless.”

Sun Tianhu transmitted his warning.

Wang Changsheng smiled confidently. There was nothing to lose if he failed; he merely wanted to see the gap between himself and other Soul Transformation body cultivators.

“Alright, three punches it is. I'd like to see what you're capable of.”

Shangguan Tianhong readily agreed. He simply didn't believe Wang Changsheng's physical body could be stronger than his own.

Wang Changsheng turned into an afterimage and shot straight towards Shangguan Tianhong.

Before long, Wang Changsheng appeared before Shangguan Tianhong. He had already put on the Sea-Splitting Gauntlets. His right fist erupted with dazzling blue light, striking towards Shangguan Tianhong with a whistling sound.

Shangguan Tianhong showed no fear. His right fist erupted with dazzling golden light as he met the attack.

The blue and golden fists collided, instantly generating a powerful shockwave. The sea surface exploded, raising a gigantic wave over a thousand zhang high.

Shangguan Tianhong's face flushed crimson, and he was sent flying backward like a kite with a broken string.

Sun Tianhu was dumbfounded, his eyes nearly popping out. True Monarch Thousand Gourd and the others looked on in utter disbelief.

Shangguan Tianhong couldn't even withstand one punch from Wang Changsheng. Didn't this imply that Wang Changsheng's strength was even greater than Shangguan Tianhong's?

Shangguan Tianhong steadied himself, his face ashen. His greatest pride was not his status as a fifth-grade artifact refiner, but his identity as a Soul Transformation body cultivator. Yet, his physical strength was inferior to Wang Changsheng's.

He took a deep breath, his expression shifting between dark and light. After a moment, his face returned to normal, and he said in a deep voice, “Fellow Daoist Wang’s cultivation is profound. I am impressed. I am a man of my word.”

With a flick of his sleeve, a pale golden jade box flew out, soaring towards Wang Changsheng.

His ability to lead the entire Heavenly Wave Sect, besides his formidable strength, was largely due to his trustworthiness. Subordinates would not obey a Sect Master who didn't keep his word.

Wang Changsheng's right fist struck the golden jade box in mid-air. With a loud whoosh, the golden jade box shattered into pieces, revealing a fist-sized Profound Azure Snow Crystal.

Wang Changsheng's divine sense carefully scanned it, and only after confirming its authenticity did he put away the Profound Azure Snow Crystal.