Chapter 1063: You Came Again

He looked up. The void above the battlefield began to ripple.

A young man, clad in golden armor, appeared. He held a beast horn in his left hand and a black spear in his right. He had fair skin and handsome features, making him easily recognizable. His eyes, in particular, sparkled with cunning. At this moment, a triumphant smirk played on his lips. It was none other than Wang Chongxiao.

Jiang Fan was stunned. Hadn't this guy gone missing in the North Sea after being pursued by the Sky Demon Emperor? The Grand Yin Sect was still searching for him. How had he suddenly returned with a completely new set of treasures? His golden armor and spear were clearly high-grade spirit artifacts. The beast horn he held emanated a powerful spiritual pressure. It seemed capable of amplifying the effects of soul-based secret arts. This enabled him, despite his Four-Aperture Nascent Soul cultivation, to unleash soul attacks equivalent to an Eight-Aperture Nascent Soul, striking down all the powerful cultivators present except those from Sanqing Mountain. He hadn't possessed any of these treasures when Jiang Fan had searched him previously.

"Who are you?" Venerable Xuan Yi demanded. "Why do you know my Sanqing Mountain's 'Drunken Immortal' art?"

Wang Chongxiao's smile didn't reach his eyes as he replied, "I know many secret arts."

He then brought the beast horn to his lips and silently chanted an incantation. Two small birds flew from his eyes and instantly vanished into Venerable Xuan Yi's head.

Venerable Xuan Yi groaned, kneeling on the ground, his face contorted in pain and shock. "'Soul Bird' too? What exactly is going on with you?"

Wang Chongxiao chuckled teasingly, "Guess." He then raised his hand. Seven phantom miniature pagodas appeared above the ancient giant's head, coiling around it and beginning to drag it upwards.

This sight astonished the Lord of the Myriad Phenomena Void Realm. "My Myriad Phenomena Void Realm's secret art, how do you know it?"

Protector Xiangmo struggled to sit up, his eyes radiating Buddhist light, as if he had seen through something. He exclaimed in surprise, "There's a mysterious eye within him! Perhaps it can replicate others' divine abilities. Everyone, be careful!"

What? Such a bizarre eye exists?

Wang Chongxiao looked at Protector Xiangmo and chuckled, "Is being careful enough?" He silently chanted an incantation. A faint, strange green eye phantom then appeared within him. It gazed at Protector Xiangmo. Then, Wang Chongxiao began to chant Buddhist scriptures, and a brilliant Buddhist light erupted from behind him!

This scene completely overturned everyone's understanding! Buddhist light was a power cultivated over long years by highly accomplished Buddhist monks! How could Wang Chongxiao, a disciple of the Grand Yin Sect who had never encountered Buddhism, unleash Buddhist light?

Protector Xiangmo's pupils constricted. "He can not only replicate divine abilities... he can also replicate power! Although he can only replicate on the spot and use it immediately, it is still incredibly formidable! Wouldn't that mean the more enemies he faces, the more endless his techniques would become? What exactly had happened to him?"

"Heh heh, I've had enough fun with you all," Wang Chongxiao said with a smile, waving his hand. "I'm taking the ancient giant with me! Farewell!"

"Wait!" An aged voice called out from a distance. It was none other than Venerable Liu Dao, disguised as Venerable Qing He, who coldly snorted, "You can leave, but leave the ancient giant behind!"

Wang Chongxiao raised an eyebrow, a look of surprise on his face. "So, I wasn't the only one hiding in the shadows. However, if it's just you alone, you can't stop me!"

He raised the beast horn to his lips. Immediately, he unleashed 'Drunken Immortal.' How could Venerable Liu Dao withstand a soul attack as powerful as that of an Eight-Aperture Nascent Soul? The many powerful cultivators on the ground, who had just begun to recover, also changed their expressions drastically and shouted in protest. Wang Chongxiao, with a mocking smile, continued his assault.

Just then, the space behind Wang Chongxiao suddenly rippled. Wang Chongxiao noticed it, his face instantly changing. He immediately understood that the sudden appearance of Venerable Liu Dao was a diversion, allowing another person to use invisibility to get behind him! Without thinking, he replicated the Myriad Phenomena Void Realm's divine ability. Seven miniature pagodas appeared behind him, shooting out chains.

However, it was a step too late. Because when the space rippled, it meant Jiang Fan had already made his move! With a whoosh, the Bodhisattva's kasaya flew out, enveloping Wang Chongxiao.

This kasaya served two purposes: first, to defend against enemies; second, to subdue demons. The moment the kasaya covered Wang Chongxiao, it instantly coiled around his entire body, wrapping him up like a human-shaped dumpling.

"Mmph mph mph... Which bastard... " His hands were bound tightly against his body, and his head was covered by the kasaya. Unable to see outside, he could only emit muffled shouts. His answer came in the form of a heavy blow from a spiked club. He immediately felt dizzy and reeled in place.

Thump! Thump!Thump-thump-thump!Jiang Fan swung the spiked club, striking again and again. If one hit wasn't enough, he'd land two; if two weren't enough, he'd land four. Even a person made of iron couldn't withstand such a barrage. Finally, with a stream of curses, Wang Chongxiao collapsed.

"It's... you..." He recognized it! That dull pain, mixed with a stinging sensation from the blows. Wasn't this the same feeling as being knocked down by a spiked club back in the Tiger Demon Emperor's cave? Furthermore, the brutal force of the blows, the practiced technique, the sneak attack from behind... wasn't this the exact same person from the Tiger Demon Emperor's cave?

He had stolen his Mountain River Cauldron. He had plundered the magical treasures of everyone present and then framed him. And now, it was happening again! Wang Chongxiao was furious. As he drifted into unconsciousness, a heartfelt curse escaped his soul: "You goddamn..."

THUMP!!! His answer was another crushing blow from the spiked club. His vision went black, and he completely passed out.

The many powerful cultivators instinctively recoiled. The muffled thuds made their teeth ache just listening. Their gazes towards Jiang Fan now held a hint of apprehension; this young man was utterly ruthless!

Protector Xiangmo's eyelids twitched. The Bodhisattva had given Jiang Fan the kasaya for self-defense, yet Jiang Fan had used it to ambush others. And the effect was remarkably good! It had to be said, the Bodhisattva's kasaya had reached new heights of utility in Jiang Fan's hands. He quickly pressed his palms together, muttering, "Amitabha, what a sin, what a sin. May it be for the best."

Seeing that the task was complete, Venerable Liu Dao immediately stopped feigning unconsciousness. He ran over, drooling, "Kid, count me in for a share of the treasures, alright? Without me distracting him, you wouldn't have been able to get behind him."

Jiang Fan smiled with delight and pulled off the Bodhisattva's kasaya. He immediately snatched the beast horn from Wang Chongxiao's hand. This was definitely a heaven-defying treasure! As for the golden armor and spear... Jiang Fan had the Bodhisattva's kasaya, which offered superior defense compared to the armor. And the spear was not his preferred weapon. So, he generously stated, "Everything else is yours, except for the mysterious eye inside him."

Venerable Liu Dao was overjoyed and immediately began to plunder. Meanwhile, Jiang Fan approached the ancient giant. He hadn't forgotten the primary objective of his journey. Magical treasures were secondary. Capturing the ancient giant alive was the urgent priority. This concerned his very life.

He gazed at the ancient giant and, with a slight frown, realized something. The ancient giant's body was remarkably unharmed! Despite enduring numerous attacks from divine abilities and magical arts during the recent struggle, it was now completely unscathed! Only its soul had suffered significant damage, causing it to groan in pain. He couldn't help but recall the effects of the ancient giant's bloodline: "Immune to all spells, impervious to fire and water."

Although the description might have been an exaggeration, the ancient giant's current state clearly demonstrated a strong immunity to human divine abilities and magical arts. If a war were to break out, the human side would be in a very unfavorable position.

"Alright, I'm done plundering, it's your turn now," Venerable Liu Dao's voice rang out. Jiang Fan turned his head to look, and what he saw made his eyes widen in disbelief!