Then, the Third Brother blocked Liu Canxin's path, while Qin Zhengming directly turned his gaze towards Aotian.
Seemingly sensing the killing intent in Qin Zhengming's eyes, Aotian finally shifted his attention from Liu Canxin to Qin Zhengming.
Upon seeing Aotian's eyes filled with slaughter and bloodshed, Qin Zhengming couldn't help but sneer. Immediately, he formed a series of hand seals with his hands and chanted incantations, then roared:
"Wutong Great Formation, Chain of Heaven's Destruction!"
As soon as the words fell, dozens of chains made of flames surged up from the ground, shooting into the sky in an instant. The air that came into contact with the fiery chains erupted with explosive sounds.
The dozens of fiery chains pierced towards Aotian's vital points like sharp swords.
"Old man Sun, let's hurry and help the boss!" Seeing those fiery chains viciously shooting towards Aotian, Niu Geng exclaimed urgently.
Sun Jing and the others nodded to each other and then rushed towards the fiery chains. Fierce Mystical Energy surged from their bodies as they struck at the fiery chains, clearly trying to disperse these flame-formed chains.
Upon seeing Niu Geng and the others' actions, a cold glint flashed in Qin Zhengming's eyes. He quickly changed his hand seals. Suddenly, several fiery chains altered their attack direction and shot towards Niu Geng and the others.
Niu Geng and the others were startled and hurriedly gathered their strength to defend themselves. When the fiery chains struck them, they all retreated with pale faces.
Just as Niu Geng and the others steadied themselves, they felt a scorching heat surge from their chests, causing their expressions to change dramatically as disbelief filled their eyes.
Clearly, they had not expected that Qin Zhengming could use the power of the formation to render their combined efforts ineffective. They couldn't help but cast worried glances at Aotian.
Although they knew that Aotian's strength had increased to a certain extent at this moment, it was still uncertain whether he could deal with Qin Zhengming. Moreover, Aotian was currently lacking in rationality, which only heightened their concerns.
Even though Aotian had lost much of his rationality due to going berserk, it did not mean he was unaware of the impending danger. On the contrary, his senses were even sharper than before his madness.
Of course, most importantly, although Aotian was in a frenzied state, his combat experience had not diminished; rather, it had increased. This also elevated Aotian's combat power to another level.
Just as dozens of fiery chains shot towards him, he sensed the impending crisis.
Therefore, just as the fiery chains were about to strike him, his body twisted in a strange manner. Accompanying the distortion of Aotian's body, a faint sound of Dragon's Roar began to resonate within him.
However, this Dragon's Roar went unheard by anyone; otherwise, it would have brought Aotian even greater trouble.
In the Dragon God World, dragons are undoubtedly supreme beings. The dragon race can rival Supreme Overlord Clans like the Liu Clan. If someone were to hear the Dragon's Roar echoing from within Aotian, he might be captured and used as a test subject for research.
This Dragon's Roar emanated from the Dragon's Phantom within Aotian's Golden Energy Sphere in his Dantian.
Yet, no one noticed that at the moment the Dragon's Roar sounded, a hint of rationality suddenly appeared in Aotian's blood-red eyes.
Although the dozens of fiery chains were incredibly powerful, Aotian's twisting body displayed remarkable agility, narrowly avoiding the strikes of the fiery chains each time.
When the last fiery chain grazed past Aotian's chest, Niu Geng and the others finally breathed a heavy sigh of relief, wiping away the cold sweat from their foreheads.
Seeing that his attacks had not inflicted any harm on Aotian, Qin Zhengming's expression turned extremely grim. Then he shouted loudly, and immediately, the Fire Energy beneath the Phoenix Tree surged upward. It condensed in mid-air into a Giant Blade, its blade engulfed in roaring flames, striking awe in all who beheld it.
Under the radiation of the Flame Giant Blade, the surrounding air rapidly heated up as if it were about to ignite.
Niu Geng and the others changed their expressions drastically upon witnessing this; they sensed a strong aura of danger emanating from the Flame Giant Blade—this danger was lethal!
"Wutong Great Formation, Wutong Spirit-Slaying Blade, fall!"
Qin Zhengming shouted again with fury, and instantly, the Flame Giant Blade descended towards Aotian with overwhelming force. The air around them exploded under the pressure of the Flame Giant Blade.
Aotian's previously indifferent expression was replaced by an unparalleled seriousness. If one observed closely, they would notice that although Aotian's eyes appeared blood-red, there was an unusual rationality within them.
It is well known that those who fall into madness lack rationality; however, Aotian’s eyes were filled with intense clarity, leading one to wonder if he had emerged from his state of madness.
His eyes were blood-red, filled with a strong intent to kill, and a sinister aura emanated from his head, clearly indicating that Aotian had not emerged from his madness.
Rationality and slaughter coexisted in him, creating a contradiction, yet it appeared so natural in Aotian's eyes.
However, Aotian's next move left everyone in disbelief.
Aotian's hands began to move rapidly, forming mysterious hand seals that coalesced in his palms.
Then, in the air, a Giant Finger filled with a sense of destruction quietly emerged, its aura shaking the heavens and the earth.
"Is that... martial arts?!"
Everyone's pupils constricted sharply, and they gasped in astonishment.
It was not surprising that Aotian could perform martial arts, but the fact that he could do so while in a state of madness was truly shocking.
It is well known that a person in a state of madness lacks rationality, making it impossible for them to perform martial arts. The execution of martial arts requires a level of reason; it cannot be accomplished through mere slaughter.
If word got out that Aotian could perform martial arts while in madness, it would surely be a monumental event.
The Giant Finger in the air was only half-formed, yet its destructive aura was terrifying, especially as it exuded a strong intent to kill, which made it even more frightening.
Qin Zhengming was also momentarily stunned by Aotian's display of martial arts but quickly regained his composure. Frowning deeply, he murmured:
"This guy is a bit strange."
However, thinking of his Flame Giant Blade made Qin Zhengming's frown ease into a smirk as he coldly said:
"To be able to perform martial arts in madness is indeed impressive, but today you will still meet your end. Wutong Spirit-Slaying Blade, cleave the universe!"
As soon as Qin Zhengming's voice fell, the surrounding Heaven and Earth Profound Qi surged into the Flame Giant Blade at a terrifying speed. Instantly, the flames on the blade erupted several times, striking down fiercely towards Aotian.
At that moment, the Destruction Finger above Aotian shot out violently, colliding with the Flame Giant Blade.
"Boom!"
The two collided, and a terrifying wave of energy spread out, forcing everyone to stagger backward.
However, when the energy came into contact with the nearby Phoenix Tree, it was bizarrely absorbed, while the Phoenix Tree remained standing firm. Clearly, this was a result of Qin Zhengming activating the formation.
Suddenly, a crisp shattering sound echoed, and everyone turned towards the source of the noise, startled.
They saw that the Destruction Finger was gradually unable to withstand the pressure from the Flame Giant Blade, cracks beginning to spread across its surface.
Aotian's pupils dilated infinitely in an instant, and he retreated sharply.
"Bang!"
Just as Aotian retreated, the Giant Finger suddenly exploded, while the Flame Giant Blade continued its relentless assault on the spot where Aotian had just stood.
In an instant, a wave of intense force radiated from beneath the Giant Blade, striking fiercely against Aotian's chest.
Immediately, a mouthful of fresh blood was violently spewed from Aotian's mouth, and the blood-red hue in his eyes began to recede like a tide, with the malevolent aura above his head dissipating into nothingness.
Aotian slowly stood up, his black-and-white pupils filled with clarity; he had evidently awakened from his state of madness.
At this moment, as Aotian looked at Qin Zhengming, his eyes were filled with gravity. He understood that Qin Zhengming, empowered by the formation, had surpassed Liu Canxin and was infinitely close to being a warrior of the Earth Spirit Realm. It was precisely for this reason that he had been pulled back from his state of madness.
At the moment the sound of Dragon's Roar echoed, Aotian had already regained clarity. What dominated his body was no longer boundless slaughter, but his own consciousness.
However, Aotian understood that if he did not rely on that boundless slaughter, he would not be able to deal with Qin Zhengming at all.
Thus, Aotian could be said to still be in a state of madness. Yet his madness was somewhat peculiar; he possessed the explosive power that came from it, but also retained his rationality. This allowed him to execute the Annihilation Finger.
What puzzled Aotian was that the Dragon's Phantom within his Dantian actually granted him the ability to control his body even while in a state of madness. If this were to spread, it would likely cause a tremendous uproar.
Madness had always been a nightmare for every martial artist, but due to his cultivation of the Dragon God Transformation Technique, there existed a Dragon's Phantom within his Dantian. This Dragon's Phantom could actually allow him to control such a state of madness. Just this alone was terrifying.
For him, madness was no longer a nightmare; on the contrary, it had become a weapon against his enemies. At the same time, Aotian finally understood why his teacher held this technique in such high regard.
Just based on today’s experience, the Dragon God Transformation Technique was enough to become a highly sought-after martial art in the Dragon God World. Moreover, there were still many aspects of the Dragon God Transformation Technique that he had yet to uncover.
If one day he could completely master the Dragon God Transformation Technique, it was likely that the vast Dragon God World would have to submit at his feet…
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