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Duan Yu fell from the sky, just in time to be caught by Nine Phoenix. Now, Duan Yu truly resembled a refined scholar, his complexion as smooth as high-quality jade. His face showed no trace of blood, but beads of sweat made it glisten, clearly indicating he had suffered internal injuries.
"Little Jiu, take your adoptive father to Dog Egg!"
Li Xiaonan held the Heavenly Opening Axe in one hand, dressed in Black Spirit Armor. Duan Yu trembled as he spoke, "You... come back... to die..."
Li Xiaonan didn't even glance at the trembling Duan Yu behind him; he stood coldly in mid-air, locking eyes with Tian Yu Dao Ren.
"You brat, you have quite the nerve. Duan Yu can't even defeat me; what can you, a Golden Core Stage kid, do? Haven't you heard? Don't act tough; acting tough invites lightning. Don't pretend to be innocent; pretending to be innocent leads to trouble..." The newly promoted Tian Yu Dao Ren was in a good mood and began bantering with Li Xiaonan.
Li Xiaonan felt a headache coming on. Ever since he participated in the Outer Academy Arena competition, he had used the Soul Ring to adjust his cultivation level to the early Golden Core Stage. However, even if he revealed his true cultivation level—Late Stage of Nascent Soul—Tian Yu Dao Ren likely wouldn't pay him much attention.
But this did teach Li Xiaonan something: the Soul Ring could deceive Cultivators and even Scattered Immortals, so it was likely that true Immortals could also be fooled.
With a smile on his face, Li Xiaonan calmly remarked, "It seems someone just got struck by lightning."
"You!" Tian Yu Dao Ren was so furious that he couldn't catch his breath. He waved his Dust Whisk in the air, but a Golden Needle struck his wrist, interrupting his movement. Li Xiaonan had already made his move before Tian Yu Dao Ren finished speaking.
Tian Yu Dao Ren glared at Li Xiaonan. His spell had barely begun when it was interrupted by Li Xiaonan's attack. He realized how foolish he was; why would he need to use any large spells against a Golden Core Stage Cultivator? A simple sweep with the Dust Whisk would send his opponent flying.
Just as Tian Yu Dao Ren thought this, Li Xiaonan had already flown right in front of him.
Li Xiaonan was taking a gamble. He knew that in terms of cultivation and spells, he couldn't compete with Tian Yu Dao Ren. The only thing he could rely on was the toughness of his body. Thus, he had planned from the start to use the Golden Needles refined from Golden Crystal to interrupt Tian Yu Dao Ren and then close the distance for close combat.
Li Xiaonan had a clear understanding of his role; if this were an online game, he would undoubtedly be the tank character.
A heavy axe struck against Tian Yu Dao Ren's Dust Whisk, producing a crisp and clear sound. It was unclear what material the handle of the Dust Whisk was made from.
With that single blow, Tian Yu Dao Ren staggered back two steps. Li Xiaonan narrowed his eyes, unwilling to let the opportunity slip away. With his left hand wielding the Broken Fan and his right hand gripping the Heavenly Opening Axe, he unleashed a series of Exorcism Eighteen Strikes that pressed Tian Yu Dao Ren into a disadvantageous position.
However, Tian Yu Dao Ren was no fool. Having cultivated to the level of Scattered Immortal, he had plenty of experience. He quickly recognized Li Xiaonan's strength and used the force of the axe to retreat further.
"Trying to escape?" Li Xiaonan swung the Broken Fan, sending forth a burst of golden light mixed with several strands of dim silver light aimed at Tian Yu Dao Ren.
Tian Yu Dao Ren swept his Dust Whisk, creating a clattering sound as he deflected most of the attack.
"Ah!" Tian Yu Dao Ren cried out in pain. "What is this?"
He felt as if something was biting at him. Lifting his sleeve, he looked at his arm and noticed a small red dot. If he hadn't examined it closely, he might not have seen it. Using Celestial Energy to probe his body, he discovered two white lights coursing through his veins—two Silverfish.
Li Xiaonan smiled at Tian Yu Dao Ren, thinking to himself: Little Jiu's Silver River Fish are indeed effective. I’ll use them like this in the future, mixed in with Golden Needles refined from Golden Crystal—whoever gets pricked will be in trouble! Stab, stab, stab! I’m turning into an old hag again—ugh! What am I thinking…
"You’re ruthless!" Tian Yu Dao Ren exclaimed as he drew a Flying Sword. Secretly channeling Celestial Energy, he cut open his wrist, letting crimson blood drip down. The two Silver River Fish were forced out along with the blood.
Tian Yu Dao Ren's face turned slightly pale as he coldly glared at Li Xiaonan. He hadn’t expected that after easily knocking Duan Yu down, he would suffer a setback because of a mere kid.
Gripping the handle of the Dust Whisk with one hand and holding the whisk itself with the other, he chanted, "Heaven and Earth are boundless; the universe stretches for miles; One with All!"
Li Xiaonan momentarily lost focus and retorted fiercely, "Go to hell!" He closed the distance between them and charged forward once more.
With a loud bang, Li Xiaonan was knocked back over ten meters by his own force. Frowning, he thought to himself: This is bad! I got carried away!
A Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator could take on a Scattered Immortal and even force them into a disadvantageous position. It's only natural for anyone to feel a bit smug, but in life, one should never let that pride get the better of them. As the saying goes, "Don't show off; showing off invites trouble!"
Li Xiaonan quickly lost the upper hand.
Tian Yu Dao Ren's Dust Whisk emitted a soft glow as he coldly remarked, "You’re quite something! Who exactly are you? Why do you persist in this fight with me?"
Li Xiaonan sighed, clearly realizing that further attacks were futile. He opened his Carefree Breaking Fan to shield himself and tucked his Heavenly Opening Axe behind his back. His Black Spirit Armor shone brightly from the infusion of True Essence Power. He chuckled, "I’m Li Xiaonan. The one who just blocked the seventh Tribulation Lightning for you was my son."
To his surprise, Tian Yu Dao Ren's expression brightened. "Haha! Very well! A debt owed by a son must be repaid by the father. Your son consumed all my spirit stones; it’s only fair that I use him to block the Tribulation Lightning. Too bad if he gets charred and can’t be eaten afterward. Since you’re his father, then I’ll feast on you instead!"
With that, he closed in on Li Xiaonan, muttering to himself, "Aren't you fond of close combat? Let’s see whether your body is tougher or my Vajra Armor is!"
Having suffered a setback, Tian Yu Dao Ren activated his Vajra Formation and engaged in close combat with Li Xiaonan, determined to redeem himself.
Li Xiaonan found it amusing; if Tian Yu Dao Ren was merely scribbling nonsense, he might have been in trouble, but in close quarters, he could still manage to defend himself. He laughed, "Want to eat me? I worry your teeth might not be up to it; how about some gum first?"
As Li Xiaonan teased Tian Yu Dao Ren, he wielded his Heavenly Opening Axe and continued to battle him. Unfortunately, Tian Yu Dao Ren had no idea what gum was.
The axe blade clashed against the handle of the Dust Whisk, sending sparks flying.
Li Xiaonan could no longer laugh.
If you treat someone like a fool, you become the fool yourself; Li Xiaonan had made a grave mistake.
Tian Yu Dao Ren was not foolish for engaging in close combat with Li Xiaonan; he had his own advantages. The Vajra Armor was an exceptionally powerful defensive spell, far superior to other protective techniques like the Golden Bell Shield or Iron Cloth Shirt. Li Xiaonan's Heavenly Opening Axe simply couldn’t break through it; no matter how hard he struck the Dust Whisk, all his force would rebound back unchanged.
The Dust Whisk of Tian Yu Dao Ren struck again and again at Li Xiaonan. He managed to evade the first and second strikes, but he could not escape the third, inevitably taking a hit. The Black Spirit Armor could block most of the attacks, yet some residual force still reverberated through Li Xiaonan's body, leaving red marks on his skin that were hidden beneath the armor.
This seemed less like a battle and more like humiliation—raw, naked humiliation.
Although Li Xiaonan's Black Spirit Armor was a High-Quality Treasure, how could any treasure withstand the weapons of a Scattered Immortal? Strictly speaking, Tian Yu Dao Ren's Dust Whisk was not a Celestial Artifact, but having been nourished by Celestial Energy for years, it was not far from one.
In this state of being beaten, Li Xiaonan's gaze grew colder. His left hand wielded the Carefree Fan to block occasionally, but how many attacks could a broken fan withstand? At this moment, the Carefree Fan was little more than its ribs.
"You’re quite impressive; even in this situation, you remain calm," Tian Yu Dao Ren remarked.
"Thank you for your praise!" Li Xiaonan replied as he retracted the Carefree Fan and used the Heavenly Opening Axe to deflect Tian Yu Dao Ren's attack, retreating to create distance between them. Beads of sweat had begun to form on his forehead.
This was his first time fighting someone like this. Although he had been on the receiving end throughout their exchanges, he had gained considerable experience in combat. He self-deprecatingly thought: Martial artists often say that to strike others, one must first learn to take hits; well, he had certainly mastered that lesson.
Tian Yu Dao Ren watched as Li Xiaonan retreated without rushing to pursue him, a strange smile curling at the corners of his mouth.
Li Xiaonan's heart sank—he realized he had fallen into a trap!
Tian Yu Dao Ren chuckled as he waved the Dust Whisk in the air several times before making one final flick that sent a talisman flying outwards.
Li Xiaonan saw the shadow approaching him rapidly, an overwhelming pressure bearing down from all directions. He found himself unable to dodge; all he could do was desperately channel energy into his Black Spirit Armor and maximize its defenses!
A blinding white light engulfed Li Xiaonan, and he felt his body being hurled backward, losing all sense of his surroundings.
What good was high-quality armor? All treasures were utterly powerless before absolute strength. For the strong, treasures were like wings; for the weak, they were merely a waste.
The Black Spirit Armor shattered effortlessly, leaving Li Xiaonan lying on the ground, filled with helplessness and resentment. If only he had another hundred years, or if he could have more companions, transcending tribulations and achieving immortality would be a matter of time. What could a mere second-tier Scattered Immortal do against him? Unfortunately, there were no "ifs" in this world.
Li Xiaonan angrily grabbed a handful of sand beside him. Although the Black Spirit Armor was destroyed, it had saved his life—or perhaps it was Tian Yu Dao Ren who had spared him.
"Hahaha! Can't move now, can you? Where should I start? Or should I just swallow you whole?"
Li Xiaonan squinted his eyes and finally got a clear look at Tian Yu Dao Ren. Inner Thoughts: "This is ridiculous! To be swallowed whole like this! I'd rather have died back on Fairy Island; at least there were pear blossoms and beautiful women around!"
"You bad guy! You made my stomach hurt, then you attacked my grandpa, and now you want to eat my father! I... I'll swallow you whole!" Li Dogdan suddenly appeared, riding on Nine Phoenix, hovering right in front of Li Xiaonan.
Tian Yu Dao Ren looked utterly astonished. He stared incredulously at Li Dogdan. While he knew that Li Dogdan had an excellent constitution, how could he survive the seventh Tribulation Lightning? Who was this child?
He felt deep regret for having discarded Li Dogdan after using him. Why hadn’t he checked thoroughly? If he had absorbed him completely, his own constitution would not be weaker than that of an immortal.
Before Tian Yu Dao Ren could dwell on his regrets, he suddenly felt the world spinning around him as if he had fallen into a black hole, surrounded by endless darkness and infinite fear.
“Dog... Dan...” As soon as Li Xiaonan's words fell, Tian Yu Dao Ren vanished.
Li Dogdan smacked his lips and spat out a jade ring and a Dust Whisk. He turned around in a daze, grinning foolishly at Li Xiaonan. A loud burp finally brought Li Xiaonan back to reality.
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