At this moment, Qin Zhengming's expression changed unpredictably. He knew that the strength of the young man before him could not be underestimated. Otherwise, he might find himself in deep trouble.
"No wonder you are valued by those old monsters in Xuantian Academy; your strength is extraordinary!" Qin Zhengming said, staring at Aotian, enunciating each word carefully.
Aotian smiled lightly but did not respond. The coldness and killing intent surrounding him grew even stronger, clearly indicating that he had no intention of letting Qin Zhengming off the hook.
Meanwhile, Niu Geng and the others felt a sense of relief as they saw Aotian gaining an advantage, though they were also somewhat shocked.
Aotian's rapid increase in strength was truly astonishing. Not long ago, he had struggled against a Mid Human Spirit Realm warrior, yet now he showed no signs of weakness against a Late Human Spirit Realm warrior.
Especially for Niu Geng and Sun Jing, who had followed Aotian from the northern part of Fengyun Nation, Aotian's growth in power left them greatly impressed.
Just as everyone was astonished by Aotian's strength, a loud laugh suddenly echoed:
"Haha, this place is quite lively!"
As the voice fell, a figure appeared mysteriously on a Phoenix Tree.
This figure was a young man exuding an overwhelming arrogance. This arrogance came from his very bones and soul; he seemed to be the most noble person in the world.
Everyone couldn't help but turn their gaze toward the suddenly appearing figure, revealing a hint of confusion in their eyes. They did not know who this newcomer was.
However, upon seeing the figure, Aotian's body jolted violently, and he exclaimed in surprise:
"Liu Canxin? What are you doing here?!"
Indeed, the sudden appearance belonged to Liu Canxin from the Liu Clan. Aotian recognized him because they had clashed once in the Mysterious Spirit Mountain Range.
That encounter had ended with Aotian's defeat; if it weren't for Cheng Yuanshan's intervention, Aotian likely wouldn't be standing here now.
"Hey, I didn't expect you to remember me. It's truly an honor," Liu Canxin said with a sinister smile.
Aotian's pupils slightly constricted before he replied, "Liu Canxin, are you here to kill me?"
"No, no, no. You are the son of a noble lady; your status is too esteemed for me to kill you. I'm just here to ask you to come with me," Liu Canxin shook his head repeatedly, though Aotian could still sense the killing intent in his eyes.
Aotian sneered inwardly; Liu Canxin was still playing that same game. He was afraid of being discovered by his mother, so he dared not kill him openly.
Last time at the Mysterious Spirit Mountain Range, Aotian had been too weak to resist Liu Canxin, but this time, he was confident he could handle him.
"Niu Geng, you hold off Qin Zhengming. Once I deal with Liu Canxin, I'll come to assist you!" Aotian suddenly commanded.
Niu Geng paused for a moment before walking toward Qin Zhengming, his eyes filled with hostility.
Aotian shifted his focus from Qin Zhengming to Liu Canxin, the cold killing intent in his eyes unmasked.
Liu Canxin narrowed his eyes and coldly said, "You want to kill me?"
Aotian sneered, "What? Is it only permissible for you, Liu Canxin, to kill others but not for me to kill you?"
However, when Liu Canxin heard Aotian's words, a glimmer of delight appeared in his eyes. He thought to himself that Aotian was truly overestimating himself and was utterly foolish.
If Aotian had not taken action against himself from the very beginning, then it would be difficult for him to kill Aotian. After all, if the lady were to investigate, he would also be in trouble.
However, if Aotian took the initiative to attack, he could easily use self-defense as a reason to "accidentally" kill Aotian. By then, even if the lady looked into it, he would have a valid excuse.
Moreover, with the Grand Elder backing him up, the lady would have no way to deal with him.
After considering these points, Liu Canxin suddenly released the killing intent that had been building up inside him, and his face showed no signs of concealing his hostility towards Aotian.
"Aotian, you are truly foolish! Do you really think that just because your strength has improved a bit, you can stand against me?" Liu Canxin mocked.
Aotian smiled lightly, but there was an unresolvable chill in his smile as he said, "Isn't it exactly what you want to see that I 'overestimate my abilities' and take action against you?"
Liu Canxin's pupils subtly contracted for a moment, and an ominous premonition suddenly arose in his heart. Aotian's calm demeanor made Liu Canxin feel uneasy.
Could it be that this kid's strength has really reached a level where he can contend with me?
This thought suddenly emerged in Liu Canxin's mind but was quickly suppressed. He did not believe that Aotian's strength could improve so rapidly.
"I don't understand. I have half of Liu Clan's blood flowing in my veins; why are you so ruthless as to want me dead?" Aotian stared at Liu Canxin and asked calmly.
Liu Canxin sneered in response: "Because your father is a waste. How noble can a waste's bloodline be? Our Liu Clan's bloodline is noble; combining it with a waste's bloodline is an insult to our Liu Clan's nobility. Therefore, we will never allow a bastard like you to survive!"
Upon hearing this, Aotian's expression grew increasingly grim, and faint traces of blood appeared in his eyes.
Liu Canxin's words completely crossed Aotian's bottom line, and Aotian was already on the edge of slaughter.
"This is one. Secondly, you summoned Ancestral Remnant in the Eternal Night Forbidden Zone without permission, which is an unforgivable crime. Disturbing the ancestors' slumber, you deserve to be tormented by ten thousand snakes!"
Aotian's expression grew increasingly grim. To put it bluntly, Liu Canxin meant that the Liu Clan was noble, while Aotian was worthless, completely tarnishing the Liu Clan's reputation. Therefore, the Liu Clan would not tolerate such a waste.
"Heh heh, the Liu Clan is noble? I want to see just how noble you Liu Clan really is!"
Aotian roared and then charged towards Liu Canxin, who was standing on the Phoenix Tree.
A cold glint flashed in Liu Canxin's eyes, and then strands of electric light burst forth from his body, enveloping him and violently crashing into Aotian.
"Boom!"
As the two collided, Aotian immediately felt astonishing electric currents continuously penetrating his body, wreaking havoc within him.
Fortunately, Aotian had cultivated the Nine Transformations of the Divine Dragon Body, so these electric currents did not inflict much serious harm.
"Ha!"
Suddenly, Aotian let out a loud shout and then threw a powerful punch aimed at Liu Canxin's vital points.
The fierce wind from the punch made Liu Canxin's body tremble, and a serious expression appeared on his face. He realized that he had underestimated this "waste."
However, Liu Canxin was not to be trifled with; he fought back fiercely against Aotian. For a moment, the two were evenly matched...
Meanwhile, those around them watched the breathtaking battle between Aotian and Liu Canxin with expressions filled with deep confusion.
It seems that there is quite a bit of animosity between Aotian and Liu Canxin. Otherwise, Aotian wouldn't have abandoned Qin Zhengming to engage in such a fierce battle with Liu Canxin.
At this moment, Aotian's heart was heavy with concern. Although Liu Canxin, like Qin Zhengming, was a late-stage Human Spirit Realm warrior, the former had survived for many years within the Liu Clan.
Aotian had already witnessed the strength of the Liu Clan, which could be considered a Supreme Overlord Clan in the Dragon God World, making it easy to imagine just how terrifying their foundation truly was.
Since Liu Canxin came from the Liu Clan, he must have learned extremely profound martial arts. Therefore, from a certain perspective, Qin Zhengming was far from being comparable to Liu Canxin.
And indeed, this was the case. Initially, Aotian and Liu Canxin were evenly matched, but as time passed, Aotian began to weaken under Liu Canxin's attacks, showing signs of faltering.
"Die!"
Suddenly, a glint of murderous intent flashed in Liu Canxin's eyes, and he unleashed a powerful punch directly into Aotian's chest.
Instantly, a mouthful of blood erupted from Aotian's mouth as he flew backward like a kite with its string cut.
"Heavenly Thunder Fist!"
With a loud roar, Liu Canxin released a surge of Mystical Energy from his body, transforming it into a massive thunderous fist in midair. The thunderous fist then charged toward Aotian with overwhelming momentum.
The surrounding crowd, who had been engaged in battle moments before, halted their actions and focused their gazes intently on the battlefield between Aotian and Liu Canxin.
When they saw Liu Canxin unleash such powerful martial arts, their expressions changed dramatically, but soon varied among them.
Niu Geng and others showed concern on their faces, while those from the Qin Family reveled in schadenfreude, wishing nothing more than for the Pride of the World to perish under this punch.
Suddenly, an overwhelming killing intent surged from Aotian's body, and in an instant, the killing intent shot forth like a divine spear, shattering the Thunderous Giant Fist into countless bolts of lightning that dissipated into the void.
The expressions of everyone present changed dramatically, their astonished gazes fixated on Aotian.
At that moment, Aotian's eyes were bloodshot, his entire being radiating a terrifying aura of slaughter, with a faint mist of blood hovering above his head, striking fear into the hearts of those who looked upon him. He seemed like the son of slaughter, determined to eliminate everything that stood in his way.
Niu Geng and Sun Jing exchanged glances, both showing a hint of helplessness. They understood that Aotian felt powerless against Liu Canxin, which was why he resorted to desperate measures by using the Heavenly Slaughter Strike, causing himself to fall deeper into madness.
Liu Canxin furrowed his brow slightly; he could tell that Aotian was different now, likely several times stronger than before.
"Indeed, you are worthy of being the lady's son, but you still cannot escape death!"
A cruel glint flashed in Liu Canxin's eyes as he rapidly moved his hands. With movements that seemed aimless but contained the principles of heaven and earth, the previously clear sky became engulfed in dark clouds that churned ominously.
"Gathering Thunder!"
Liu Canxin shouted fiercely, and countless bolts of lightning descended from the sky. The lightning intertwined with one another, forming a Thunderous Giant Finger.
The Giant Finger was about the size of a mountain, covered in mysterious arcs that exuded an overwhelming and shocking aura...
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