Chapter 846 - 844: Two Lunatics

Chapter 846: Chapter 844: Two Lunatics

"Dig out your Ninth Grade Immortal Foundation and give it to me!"

The mocking laughter echoed above the martial arts arena, causing the temperature to plummet. Everyone couldn’t help but shiver.

Looking at the smiling Jiang Yue Long, a chill ran down the spine of everyone present.

He was a madman. To bet on a Ninth Grade Immortal Foundation in front of everyone—among all the geniuses of the Eastern Continent, perhaps only Jiang Yue Long could do such a thing. Others still cared about their faces.

A Ninth Grade Immortal Foundation was naturally extraordinary and astonishing. If smelted using certain Secret Techniques, it would become a rare treasure. Those who coveted it only dared to think about it in secret. Even those who considered themselves powerful, like Xue Ze, only resorted to sneaking around. Who would be as openly brazen as Jiang Yue Long?

"Madman."

"Damn it, I knew it."

"As expected of Jiang Yue Long."

"He really dares to think about it, digging out one’s own Immortal Foundation? Only a fool would agree."

"He might as well find an opportunity to strike in secret, kill Xu Yang, and seize his Immortal Foundation."

"This actually works out. Xu Yang definitely won’t agree. If anything happens to him in the future, Jiang Yue Long will be the first suspect."

"Although the Northern Continent isn’t as great as the Eastern Continent, the strength of the Black Fire Immortal Mountain isn’t weak. Their influence in the upper realms is incomparable to many top sects in the Eastern Continent."

...

"A Ninth Grade Immortal Foundation and Tier Three Top-Grade Ten Thousand Medicine Cyan Lotus Milk. As expected of the number one genius of the Canglan River, you are truly generous with your wagers." A cold glint filled Xu Yang’s eyes as he stared at Jiang Yue Long with a faint smile. "Who will bear witness to this?"

Jiang Yue Long paused slightly. Did that mean he was agreeing?

He was instantly overjoyed. Pointing at the tens of thousands of cultivators outside the arena, he announced loudly, "All the cultivators present are our witnesses!

"Xing! Oh, right, there’s also Song Tianlin and Qingyue from Heaven’s Edge Tower and Shanyang Academy. They are no ordinary people. With them acting as witnesses, isn’t that enough?"

At this moment, everyone was dumbfounded.

Hong Xiaoxing opened her mouth wide, looking at Xu Yang in disbelief. Was he crazy?

"Xu Yang!" Liou Xueyan shouted a reminder, frowning deeply.

Xu Yang said calmly, "It’s fine. If I lose, it’s just digging out my Immortal Foundation, right? Besides, I might not necessarily lose."

Jiang Yue Long laughed loudly. "HAHAHA! Good, you have guts!

"In the entire Eastern Continent, among the top ten of the Dragon and Tiger List, besides Di Qinghe, Ji Wushuang, and Yv Feng, there is now one more person I, Jiang Yue Long, admire—and that is you, Xu Yang."

It was as if being admired by him, Jiang Yue Long, was a supreme honor.

Xu Yang paid no mind to this and said flatly, "Since that’s the case, let’s begin."

"Please."

The two of them walked toward the center of the martial arts arena together. Outside the arena, an uproar finally erupted, the excitement boiling over into the sky.

"Is he crazy?"

"Does he really think he’s Di Qinghe? Even Di Qinghe isn’t monstrous enough to cross two or three minor realms, let alone an entire major realm."

"He’s an absolute madman. Jiang Yue Long is also a madman. This is just two lunatics running into each other."

"He’s dead meat. Mark my words."

"What an idiot. I thought this kid knew when to yield and when to stand firm, understanding how to avoid a head-on clash. I didn’t expect him to be so moronic."

"What a total waste of a Ninth Grade Immortal Foundation."

"What if he actually stands a chance?"

"Listen to yourself. Do you even believe that?"

...

Hong Xiaoxing clenched her fists, the playful expression vanishing from her face. "Does this guy really have that much confidence?"

Most of the world’s top geniuses weren’t idiots, with very few exceptions. Judging from their previous encounter in the Four Symbols Demon Evil Valley, Xu Yang was definitely not an idiot; in fact, he was incredibly astute. How could he possibly dig his own grave?

Song Tianlin frowned. "Idiot.

"With his Ninth Grade Immortal Foundation, I can temporarily assume he hid his true strength and possesses unimaginable combat power. However, Jiang Yue Long is ranked sixth on the Dragon and Tiger List. He suppressed Liou Xueyan with a single move just now. How can anyone resist that kind of strength?"

Qingyue smiled bitterly. "Although I really want to believe that this guy has the confidence to back it up, but..."

The reality was that they couldn’t see even a shred of hope.

"You can strike first."

Inside the arena, the atmosphere had already become deadly. Yet, Jiang Yue Long looked relaxed and casual, as if he didn’t take Xu Yang seriously at all.

"Careful now."

Xu Yang grinned and vanished from his spot like a ghost.

"A cheap trick." Jiang Yue Long sneered. He looked up and threw a punch.

BAM!

Their fists clashed, sending shockwaves scattering in all directions. The surrounding space distorted as if about to tear apart, and surging ripples explosively rolled outward.

Jiang Yue Long stood as unmoving as a mountain, though the ground beneath his feet shattered. In contrast, Xu Yang was forced back into mid-air by the blow.

The next moment, Jiang Yue Long leaped up. "It’s only fair to return the favor. Take a punch from me!"

BOOM!

His fist shot out like a dragon—simple and unadorned. His immortal light was restrained, yet a vast ocean seemed to be contained within the fist’s gleam. With world-shaking grandeur and unstoppable momentum, it pierced through the sky, appearing in front of Xu Yang with lightning speed, leaving him absolutely no chance to dodge.

"As expected of the sixth ranker on the Dragon and Tiger List."

Xu Yang felt a prickling threat all over his body, the pressure multiplying.

When Jiang Yue Long suppressed Liou Xueyan with one palm strike earlier, he knew the man was incredibly strong. Exchanging blows now, this single probing punch had already given him a deep taste of that strength. He suspected that this guy’s true strength could take on Liou Xueyan and Situ Ke combined.

He wondered, "How am I supposed to win this battle?"

As the thought surfaced, Xu Yang’s sleeves fluttered. The Daluo Saber instantly appeared in his grasp, and he slashed downward.

CLANG CLANG CLANG!

In an instant, it felt as if hundreds or even thousands of punches were slamming into the Daluo Saber all at once. Sky-soaring waves of fist energy erupted, and ear-piercing explosions resounded throughout heaven and earth.

Xu Yang looked as if he had been struck by lightning, retreating explosively again and again with his saber in hand. The overwhelming force left the webbing between his thumb and index finger numb. It cracked open, oozing blood, and nearly lost all sensation.

Jiang Yue Long smiled mockingly. "This little bit of strength is far from enough.

"It seems your Immortal Foundation is securely mine."

His aura climbed steadily as azure immortal light rippled across his body. Immortal runes and immortal essence intertwined, emitting a rhythmic SPLASH SPLASH, like ocean waves slamming against the shore. The sound rapidly intensified.

In an instant, the hundred-meter radius around Jiang Yue Long transformed into a churning sea. His figure suddenly distorted as the sea beneath him surged into the sky, enveloping him.

ROAR!

Accompanied by a beast-like roar that echoed loudly, the sky-filling waters twisted into a whirlpool.

BOOM!

A massive giant Jiao tore out of the whirlpool. With a pair of ferocious and chilling eyes, it pounced fiercely toward Xu Yang.

"The Jiao Transformation Skill!"

"That’s the Canglan River’s Jiao Transformation Skill!"

"There’s also the Dragon Transformation Skill, Heaven-Soaring Sect, Sea Flipping Palm, and others. They are all top-tier Divine Techniques!"

...

Xu Yang stared dead set at the incoming giant Jiao. His internal immortal essence flared. Without dodging or evading, he viciously slashed downward with the momentum of cleaving a mountain.

"A mere Jiao!

"Shatter for me!"

BOOM!

SQUELCH!

The thousand-foot-long saber light was unstoppable and dazzlingly bright. The blade swept past, piercing through heaven and earth. The giant Jiao was torn asunder before it could even let out a wail.

A figure moved like lightning, shifting rapidly before standing atop the cresting waves once again.

Jiang Yue Long squinted with a contemptuous smile. "You’ve got some skills.

"You finally make me barely take this seriously.

"Using eighty percent of my strength will be enough to deal with you."

The sea beneath him rapidly expanded. Even more astonishingly, the phantoms of various giant beasts rose from the sea. There were black carps, golden koi, giant crocodiles, Jiao serpents, and black turtles...

Every single one was ancient and colossal, possessing a soul-stealing aura, as if the true spirits of sea beasts were contained within them. As they emerged, this space was overwhelmed by an ancient and terrifying malevolence.

Jiang Yue Long looked like an unparalleled fierce god.

"Ten Thousand Worlds Evil Demon Palm!"

Jiang Yue Long revealed his ferocious nature, murderous intent chilling the air. He raised the vast sea with one palm and overturned it. His palm contained the souls of ten thousand fierce ancient beasts, radiating an unparalleled, vicious might.

ROAR—

The beasts roared in unison, shattering space itself. The martial arts arena trembled like a leaf in the wind. The ground shattered inch by inch, constantly collapsing. The surrounding space madly twisted and folded as it broke apart, whipping up a terrifying storm.

Countless cultivators felt their scalps go numb. Their minds went blank as they shivered in fear.

Xu Yang looked up at the sky. It felt as if the entire firmament was crashing down along with this palm strike. It was as terrifying as a demon, its vicious flames soaring to the heavens.

Xu Yang grinned. "How should I win?

"It’s actually quite simple."