Fang Lin Kong possessed countless magical artifacts, even able to summon the Divine Beast and Celestial Bird from within Ancient God Chaos. His understanding of the essence of power was unmatched. His combat methods were ever-changing, always innovative.
Yan Jiangnan was a rare genius among the demon race, and Wu Dong Shen was a master craftsman with a wealth of knowledge. Under Wu Dong Shen's guidance, Yan Jiangnan gained fame that rivaled the likes of Zhou Qingzhe and Zhang Rongying. His collection of magical artifacts and mastery of demon techniques were not far behind Fang Lin Kong's. Compared to Fang Lin Kong, he had the advantage of a knowledgeable mentor and a more refined combat system, deeply understanding each Divine Weapon he wielded, unlike Fang Lin Kong, who often used his artifacts without fully grasping their powers and characteristics. Yan Jiangnan had simulated training for any unexpected battle situations during his prior cultivation, making him much calmer than Fang Lin Kong.
Except for an initial advantage gained through a sneak attack, Fang Lin Kong struggled to maintain an edge in their ongoing battle. Yan Jiangnan's true form was that of an ancient goose, known for its unparalleled flying endurance among birds. Thus, he excelled in prolonged battles that tested stamina.
“Liexie Twin Hooks! Break for me!”
Fang Lin Kong skillfully wielded the Four Treasures of the Demon Gate—Liexie Twin Hooks, Heavenly Edge Reversal Blade, and other artifacts he had mastered. In his fight against Yan Jiangnan, he learned that using magical artifacts required precision and practicality; merely displaying all his treasures like a kaleidoscope would not deliver a fatal blow to his enemy but rather expose vulnerabilities.
The azure lightning of the Liexie Twin Hooks surged once more, causing Yan Jiangnan great distress regarding the Kunlun Celestial Path's signature celestial weapon. Although his Great Five Elements Annihilation Divine Ray boasted impressive offensive power, it was less effective for defense. No matter how strong his protective barrier was, it could not withstand Fang Lin Kong's relentless onslaught. Fortunately, despite his focus on flying needles, he also had defensive Flying Swords.
The battlefield had divided into three major factions. Yan Jiangnan commanded his Flying Swords to tightly entangle Fang Lin Kong's Liexie Twin Hooks while continuously applying pressure on Fang Lin Kong's protective barrier with his Great Five Elements Annihilation Divine Ray. Similarly, Fang Lin Kong employed an array of magical artifacts in various ways to wear down Yan Jiangnan's defenses.
This was the first time Fang Lin Kong encountered an opponent of similar caliber who also hailed from the Eastern path of magic. The two became increasingly engrossed in their duel. While managing to protect Ding Qingya in his arms, Fang Lin Kong worked tirelessly to strengthen his barrier's power, determined to teach Yan Jiangnan a bloody lesson.
Both were individuals with profound energy and robust true qi; after several hours of battle, their conflict began to attract the attention of certain onlookers.
“Erna Zroma! You must gather your courage; this is your best opportunity. By absorbing the energy from these two, you can rescue your sisters!”
Fang Lin Kong and Yan Jiangnan were unaware that a woman on the ground was plotting against them.
After Zhou Qingzhe and Zhang Rongying unearthed the mysterious Metal Giant Box in the Arctic, they captured five female warriors from the Divine Charm Clan who had been sleeping inside for an unknown number of years. However, amidst their careful planning, one managed to escape.
This warrior, named Erna Zroma, swam from the Arctic Ocean to the shores of Siberia. Overcome with fear, Erna Zroma did not dare to linger; she traversed the desolate expanse of Siberia and crossed the Zhong'e National Border, eventually arriving in Northeast China. She was unaware that powerful fighters like Zhou Qingzhe and Zhang Rongying were few and far between on Earth. In this unfamiliar world, it seemed that every creature around her harbored ill intentions... Erna Zroma felt as if she were on the brink of collapse.
The origin of the Divine Charm Clan indeed lay in a distant part of the universe. On their home planet, there existed various intelligent beings unlike those on Earth, and the Divine Charm Clan stood at the pinnacle of the biological hierarchy there. On that planet, they were revered like deities.
Throughout their long evolution, the abilities of the Divine Charm Clan had progressed similarly to human cultivation on Earth and the transformation of monsters. However, their home planet was situated at the center of a massive Gravitational Vortex surrounded by six enormous stars, and no powerful beings from other dimensions had ever descended upon it.
Perhaps driven by a yearning for the vast cosmos or some deep-seated instinct for survival, the decision-makers of the Divine Charm Clan finally embarked on a journey into space. They first developed the ability to break through their atmosphere and adapted to survive in the vacuum of space. Subsequently, they constructed Metal Giant Boxes capable of endless slumber and dispatched hundreds of Exploration Teams into the unknown mysteries of the universe.
The Exploration Teams selected by the Divine Charm Clan consisted of their most exceptional warriors. Erna Zroma's team traveled in a Metal Giant Box that had endured thousands or even millions of years before finally landing on Earth.
Unfortunately for them, their landing site was in the frostbitten Arctic. The long interstellar journey had drained their energy reserves, and the deep ice layers of the Arctic Ocean could not provide them with the immense energy needed for revival. It was only when Zhou Qingzhe excavated the Arctic Ocean for an Ancient Star Shuttle that Erna Zroma and her companions reemerged into existence.
Zhou Qingzhe and Zhang Rongying were naturally unaware of the unique physiology and energy structure of these Divine Charm Clan members. The massive influx of energy they provided awakened them but did not restore their full combat capabilities. Erna Zroma had always been cherished on her home planet and lacked any experience living independently.
On one hand, she felt immense discomfort from the overwhelming energy within her; on the other hand, every time she tapped into her internal power, it came with excruciating pain. The energy supplied by the Energy Converter was highly chaotic and vastly inferior to that of refined practitioners or powerful monsters.
Over these past days, Erna Zroma had gradually refined some of this immense energy within her body and expelled some externally; however, she still felt quite weak overall. When she sensed Fang Lin Kong and Yan Jiangnan engaged in battle nearby, her heart raced uncontrollably. She secretly wondered if she could defeat them and absorb their high-quality true energy.
"For my five sisters, I cannot hesitate any longer. Perhaps they are enduring unimaginable suffering right now!"
Erna Zroma's entire body radiated a crystalline light as her delicate hands clenched into fists, gathering a powerful energy at her fingertips. Although her fists appeared dainty and fragile, the concentrated force was astonishingly potent. Yan Jiangnan's Battle Barrier was forcibly torn open at one point.
"Such strange energy fluctuations!"
As Erna Zroma just entered Yan Jiangnan's Battle Barrier, both Fang Lin Kong and Yan Jiangnan, who were fighting desperately, immediately sensed her presence. They each exerted their full strength, unleashing powerful energy slashes that sparked brilliantly. Fang Lin Kong thought, "This guy is truly despicable; he must have ambushers! If one person can't defeat me, they come out to gang up on me! I need to make a quick escape."
Yan Jiangnan pondered, "In this city, there are still two strong fighters, Li Bing and Wen Zhongda. Could they be here to rescue Fang Lin Kong? I cannot be careless."
The Divine Charm Clan had never encountered a rival on their own planet, so their combat skills were still rooted in a belief in absolute power. Although Erna Zroma was a naturally exceptional warrior, she lacked significant combat experience compared to the battle-hardened Fang Lin Kong and Yan Jiangnan.
Yan Jiangnan's understanding of space was not as profound as Fang Lin Kong's, who inherited memories from the Divine Beast White Dragon and Ancient God Chaos. He could not transform the battlefield into an absolute domain or establish his own laws like Fang Lin Kong could. Therefore, it was not particularly difficult for Fang Lin Kong to break through Yan Jiangnan's Battle Barrier.
Just as Fang Lin Kong was compressing his protective shield, Erna Zroma sensed his intention to flee. In her urgency, she acted first. Two crystal-clear energy spheres shot into the sky, aimed at both Fang Lin Kong and Yan Jiangnan.
"Hey! What kind of trick is this? Trying to attack us both at once? It must be a scheme; we cannot be careless!" Fang Lin Kong pointed with his hand, and a beam of sword light intercepted Erna Zroma's energy sphere. Sensing the peculiar nature of the sphere, he channeled his energy to dissipate its momentum before unleashing another sword light that shattered it.
Gathering demonic energy into a sphere, compressing it, and then releasing it to strike an opponent is one of the most fundamental combat techniques. Both experts and novices alike favor this method. The demonic clan's Fighting Sphere and various lightning techniques from the Daoist Sect are extensions of such spells.
Although Erna Zroma's energy sphere contained strange power, Fang Lin Kong quickly recognized that its energy and control were disproportionate. Thus, with just two sword lights, he easily dispelled her attack. If Fang Lin Kong had unleashed Prison Thunder Wave or Azure Flame Thunder instead, that strike would have been earth-shattering and unpredictable; it would have been impossible to intercept with mere sword light.
Yan Jiangnan casually slashed with a diagonal blade of light that moved like a projectile. His energy condensed in his palm formed a dazzling blade aura—a common combat technique. A simple energy blade wielded by Yan Jiangnan carried immense force and decisively shattered Erna Zroma's energy sphere.
(To be continued)
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