Chapter 524: Chapter 522: Do You Still Want to Spar with Me?

Whoosh!

The hazy purple mist instantly surged over the world like a tidal wave, its speed unbelievable.

The purple mist even seeped into the surrounding void just as Men Long’s lingering voice faded.

In the blink of an eye, heaven and earth changed color.

Men Long’s figure vanished, seeming to fuse completely with the purple mist around her, making it impossible to find her exact location.

Shi Hu and Jun Baimu’s expressions simultaneously grew grave as they stared intently into the purple mist.

This purple mist was already like a domain encompassing heaven and earth.

"Over there."

The two spoke in unison.

From the outside, probing was much easier.

Both were strong, with close ranking—they almost discovered Men Long’s hidden location at the same time.

But for a martial artist trapped within, finding Men Long was several times harder.

"I heard even you’re no match for him, but the Men Family’s illusion realm is no joke. Men Long’s techniques are astonishing. He may be powerful in battle, but when it comes to illusions, he’s got no experience at all."

Jun Baimu narrowed his eyes and smiled.

Shi Hu’s face remained tense.

Just as Jun Baimu said, he had the same worry.

He had once experienced Men Long’s illusion realm—truly terrifying. He still felt a lingering fear!

At this moment, the powerful ones nearby who hadn’t yet left all flew over, full of deep interest at the spectacle.

They stood around, watching in amusement.

"Men Long is actually sparring with Xu Yang now."

"Intriguing. The Men Family’s illusion technique is unique. Though Xu Yang is strong, I bet he’ll suffer for it."

"Even Chen Xuanji seemed to have eaten a loss at this kid’s hands. His strength is nothing to scoff at."

"Even so, dealing with illusions is an entirely different matter."

"Just watch, I think this kid is bound to take a heavy fall!"

...

"Heh, Mr. Xu’s reaction is a little disappointing to me. Can’t you find where my true body is hiding?"

"I haven’t even used my soul device yet."

Men Long’s coy voice resounded through the illusion realm.

"You’d better use your soul device, then."

Xu Yang’s voice suddenly rang out.

Men Long’s pupils shrank—there’s no way he could’ve found my true body!

But she couldn’t be sure after all.

In an instant, her eyes flashed coldly. With a snort, she abruptly opened her mouth and spat out a Spirit Jade shrouded in purple spiritual light.

The jade was of irregular shape. On the front were carved landscapes of heaven and earth—mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas; on the back, birds and beasts, jackals, wolves, tigers, and leopards!

It looked particularly bizarre.

Her previously refined soul device had shattered. Returning to the Cloud Dream Soul Sect, she had no choice but to gather materials and refine yet another soul device.

Buzz!

The soul jade trembled in midair, then suddenly split into thousands. With bizarre purple light, it filled every corner of the soul realm.

Xu Yang, enveloped by purple mist at the center, felt the change around him and curled his lips upward.

He feared illusions not in the slightest!

Men Long didn’t recognize him.

But since he’d decided to enjoy the show, he couldn’t let the others be disappointed.

"Miss Men, be careful."

Xu Yang smiled faintly; in a flash, his figure erupted forth.

The Asura Blood Saber appeared in his palm.

He raised his blade, saber intent soaring into the sky.

"Chaotic Void Celestial Saber!"

Boom!

A surging, chaotic tide of saber energy stormed forth in all directions, sweeping and distorting vast swathes of purple mist.

"Such terrifying strength—almost on par with myself."

Men Long was startled, but then couldn’t help laughing: "Trying to find a flaw with such crude methods? How naïve. This illusion soul realm is endless—ever-changing!"

"Is that so?"

"Endless and ever-changing as it may be, you’re still the master. With absolute strength, everything can be broken!"

"You... you actually hear my muttering?"

Men Long’s figure quivered. Like she’d seen a ghost, her beautiful eyes widened in shock.

"Not only did I hear your muttering, I also know where you are."

"Heaven-Crushing Divine Saber!"

"Break!"

The shout exploded like thunder, a deafening boom smashing the vast purple mist apart.

Clang!

Countless soul jades hidden in the illusion realm were shattered outright by the saber light.

At last, a crimson saber image—domineering enough to awe all under heaven, splitting sky and earth—swept toward where Men Long was, slashing with thunderous might.

Without warning, swift as lightning!

Bang!

The true body of the soul jade appeared. Under this blade strike, it was struck like thunder and shook violently.

The masses of engravings and spiritual runes on both sides of the jade began to crack with faint lines.

Men Long, utterly unprepared, let out a miserable scream.

The soul jade shot back into her body like a lightning bolt.

She spewed fresh blood, reeling back in disarray.

The soul realm splintered.

The crimson saber light still had not faded—its baleful power unmatched, murderous intent flooding the air.

Unstoppable, it shattered the purple mist as if tearing rotten cloth, hurtling at Men Long like an avenging spirit.

Men Long’s eyes filled with grim despair; fear and panic swept over her gentle face.

This blade made her feel a suffocating despair akin to death itself!

Utterly unstoppable!

How could this be?

How is he this terrifying?

Everyone around was already dumbfounded.

"Stop!"

An alarmed shout descended from the sky.

Straight after, a powerful figure flashed to stand before Men Long—it was, of course, a strong one from the Cloud Dream Soul Sect. Facing the blood-drenched saber, the saber light froze in midair and shattered inch by inch.

Meeting the angry gaze of the Cloud Dream Soul Sect elite, Xu Yang smiled faintly and said, "You thought I was going to kill Miss Men? My friend, you overestimate my madness. I’d have to be crazy to kill Miss Men, wouldn’t I?"

"If I can unleash this blade, I can, of course, hold it back."

The strong one’s face soured on the spot, muscles twitching.

What does that mean?

Calling me a busybody?

Damn it!

But faced with Xu Yang’s quip, he honestly couldn’t think of a retort.

All the powerful people nearby fell silent in that moment.

The Cloud Dream Soul Sect’s number one genius—her soul realm and illusions—had proven almost useless against Xu Yang.

One strike shattered it all, suppressing her completely!

The gap was enormous!

At this moment, the story about ’even Chen Xuanji suffering a defeat’ seemed beyond any doubt!

"The War King Family truly picked up a treasure."

Someone sighed softly.

Men Long’s lovely face turned bone white. She glared at Xu Yang, grinding her teeth: "You did this on purpose?"

He just wanted to make me look bad!

Damn him, bastard!

"On purpose?"

Xu Yang feigned confusion: "Wasn’t it Miss Men and Mr. Jun who came to challenge me first?"

"When I spar, I just choose the better looking one. Is there a problem with that?"

...

Men Long felt utterly stifled.

Is that twisted?

Not at all!

If it were between an ugly freak and a handsome one, she’d pick the latter without hesitation herself.

But the frustration in her heart only grew stronger.

Seeing Men Long’s angry and aggrieved look, Xu Yang grinned—don’t be anxious. The worst is yet to come.

He suddenly turned to look at Jun Baimu.

Jun Baimu’s facial muscles twitched, forcefully squeezing out a smile uglier than crying.

"Do you still wish to spar with me?"

...

Jun Baimu’s face turned visibly darker, forcing a grin: "Mr. Xu, you jest. If I’d known how terrifying your strength was, I would never have made a fool of myself!"

With that, he very nearly turned around and left—he didn’t want to stay a minute longer.

But if he left now, it would only look even worse—utterly disgraceful.

He forcibly maintained what he believed was a decent smile, not knowing his face had nearly frozen from the effort. Inside, he was cursing furiously.

Bullied, plain and simple.

"Hahahahaha!"

"How satisfying!"

Shi Hu suddenly burst out laughing, caring not a whit for how others looked at him.

He had always been this way.

But of course, he was also decisive in admitting defeat when the time came.

"Xu Yang, let’s go."

Shi Hu called softly, head held high as he walked toward the secret realm, as if he were the one who’d just won.

Xu Yang nodded slightly, following Shi Hu, but as he passed, he glanced sideways at Men Long, lips moving soundlessly.

"Miss Men, it was my fault for breaking your soul device in Wild Beast Abyss. That’s why, today—I’ll spare the new one."