237 - We Agreed On Experiencing Life, So Why Did You Immortals Become Real?

Chapter 237: Isn't Fifth Brother at the Foundation Establishment level? "Senior Brother!" The moment the disciples of the Black Dragon Sect saw their senior brother, a hint of joy flashed in each of their eyes. "You must be Lu Yuxiu?" Chang Fen wiped the blood off the corner of his mouth, his gaze intense as he looked at the other. "Indeed." Lu Yuxiu replied solemnly. "Legend has it that Lu Yuxiu, the head disciple of the Black Dragon Sect's leader, started cultivating at three, reached Foundation Establishment at six, opened his residence at seven, crossed the Dragon Gate at thirteen, and by the age of thirty, had perfected the sect's ultimate technique, the Black Dragon Arts, reaching the consummation of the Nascent Soul stage." Chang Fen recounted Lu Yuxiu's feats. "Your reputation is quite something." "Merely a name," Lu Yuxiu said calmly, "but it should suffice to kill you." "Really?" Chang Fen tilted his head, "Shall we find out?" As Chang Fen's words landed, Lu Yuxiu vanished from his spot. When Lu Yuxiu appeared before Chang Fen, his long sword was already slicing toward Chang Fen's throat. Chang Fen stepped back just in time to dodge. "Boom!" The Fire Jade Phoenix seized the opportunity, spewing a mouthful of fierce flames toward Lu Yuxiu. Lu Yuxiu focused his mind, dodged the flames with a sidestep, then rotated his sword, unleashing a black dragon-shaped sword aura that roared toward the Fire Jade Phoenix! Seeing this, Chang Fen thrust his spear forward, the tip gathering a crimson spiritual light, splitting the dragon aura in two. The two clashed and quickly separated, only to collide again like meteors. The sound of sword and spear clashing was incessant, with their spiritual energy stirring up a fierce storm. Thirty rounds whizzed by, and Lu Yuxiu gradually pushed the Black Dragon Arts to its limits. An ethereal shadow of a black flood dragon began to form around him, his sword strikes growing heavier and pushing Chang Fen into continuous retreat. "Finish him, Senior Brother!" "Don't hold back, Senior Brother!" "Avenge our sect, Senior Brother!" The Black Dragon Sect disciples cheered loudly, their morale soaring. Their previous defeats had severely dented their confidence, but seeing their senior brother gain the upper hand reignited their spirits. At this time, Xiao Mo and others arrived at the battlefield, watching the fierce fight between Lu Yuxiu and Chang Fen. "Senior Brother Lu is clearly dominating; Chang Fen seems to be struggling!" Zheng Shanhang said excitedly. Loutai nodded, "As expected of Senior Brother Lu. Chang Fen doesn't stand a chance!" "What's wrong with Fifth Brother?" Zheng Shanhang noticed his fifth brother frowning with a serious expression. "Nothing," Xiao Mo shook his head, "I just have a feeling that Chang Fen is not as simple as he seems. I'm worried he'll trick Senior Brother Lu." "Hahaha, don't worry, Fifth Brother," Zheng Shanhang patted Xiao Mo's shoulder with pride, "Our Senior Brother Lu is a genius. Defeating Chang Fen is a piece of cake for him!" "Yeah." Xiao Mo nodded but said little more. However, Xiao Mo sent a voice transmission to Sili beside him, "If I reveal my identity as a disciple of the Wan Dao Sect, what will happen?" "Well," Sili pondered seriously, "the Black Dragon Sect's leader is known as a gentleman. The past animosity with our Wan Dao Sect was due to an ancestor fighting over a woman. If you reveal yourself, you shouldn't be in danger, perhaps just expelled." "Are you planning to..." Sili felt a guess forming in her mind. "Let's see," Xiao Mo responded, "I'm quite interested in the chaotic beast. Regardless, it must not fall into the hands of the Emperor Beast Sect." Xiao Mo shook his head and continued watching the battlefield. Though Chang Fen was retreating, his eyes burned with an increasingly fierce fighting spirit. He suddenly thrust out with his spear, dispersing the sword tip, then blew a sharp whistle. In response, the Fire Jade Phoenix let out a long cry, flapped its wings, and unleashed a torrential rain of fire, temporarily halting Lu Yuxiu's pursuit. "The Black Dragon Arts live up to their reputation," Chang Fen caught his breath, but his face lit up with excitement, "unfortunately, you're still a bit lacking." Before he finished speaking, his spear flared with a radiant red glow, melding into one with him, transforming into a crimson streak, aiming right for Lu Yuxiu's heart. Lu Yuxiu blocked with his sword, a black dragon shadow coiling to form a shield. Boom! Spear and sword clashed once more, creating a deafening explosion. The black dragon shadow and crimson spear light intertwined fiercely; the residual spiritual energy tore deep gashes into the ground below. The stalemate lasted only moments. Chang Fen roared, and his spear tip pierced through the dragon shadow's defense. A pale Lu Yuxiu was thrown back by the tremendous force, crashing heavily into the ground, his sword flying from his hand and landing not far away. As he struggled to rise, a shadow loomed over him. Chang Fen's figure appeared ghost-like before him, his foot heavily pressing into Lu Yuxiu's chest, dispersing the breath he had just gathered. The scorching spear, with its chilling glint, hovered disastrously at Lu Yuxiu's brow. "Lost?" "Senior Brother... actually lost?" "How is this possible?!" A deathly silence fell over the scene, every gaze fixated on the defeated senior brother, full of shock and disbelief. In the hearts of the Black Dragon Sect disciples, their invincible senior brother among peers was defeated... Chang Fen looked down at the defeated with a slowly rising smirk, “So what if you reach a Nascent Soul consummation at thirty? I reached this stage five years ahead of you.” Before his words settled, Chang Fen lifted his spear high once more, deliberately slowing his actions, savoring every moment of his opponent's helpless struggle, extending this torment. "Senior Brother!!!" Just as Chang Fen seemed ready to end it, a sharp blade light suddenly slashed through the crowd. Clang! The collision of blade and spear produced a piercing metallic screech. Chang Fen's brows knitted together, his spear was firmly blocked by a Tang horizontal knife, unable to press further. "Fifth Brother?!" Zheng Shanhang and Loutai were stunned, staring blankly at their fifth brother. Never in their wildest dreams did they expect the one stepping up to protect Senior Brother was Fifth Brother? No, was Fifth Brother actually able to block such a strike? Isn't Fifth Brother supposed to be at the Foundation Establishment level? Boom! A dense aura of blood fiend emerged from Xiao Mo, instantly sending Chang Fen flying. Chang Fen retreated a good twenty zhang, barely stabilizing himself, his grip tingling, blood fiend energy invading his body. Taking a deep breath, Chang Fen expelled the blood fiend aura, coldly eyeing the unexpected challenger, his voice cutting sharp, "Interesting. State your name." "Just an outer disciple." As Xiao Mo's voice faded. His Tang horizontal knife had already lashed out fiercely. The blade light and heaven and earth seemed to merge into one! (End of Chapter)