The massive Ice Arm struck the source of the Spiked Whip in an instant, while the Yin-Yang Sword also sent the Spiked Whip flying. However, Xiao Yefeng observed the strength of the Spiked Whip's source; the enormous Ice Arm created by Water Armament Transformation was unexpectedly rebounded into fine ice powder.
In the searing air generated by their clash of power, droplets of mist began to fall, finally moistening all the dust. At that moment, the spiky beast appeared before Xiao Yefeng.
Standing over two meters tall in a bipedal form, it resembled his own Beastification. A tail extended from its lower back, which was what he had initially thought to be the Spiked Whip. Its body was covered in barbed spikes and massive muscles, and through its brow, he could vaguely discern that this was Lu Zhan.
What kind of gene had transformed Lu Zhan so completely? If it weren't for the fact that he was fighting someone he recognized as Lu Zhan, Xiao Yefeng wouldn't have dared to assume this was Lu Zhan in his Beastification state.
"Do you still have consciousness?" Xiao Yefeng asked in confusion.
"Of course I do! I won't turn into a machine until I've killed you!" The words came out haltingly, but it was clear he still possessed his own awareness.
Despite being in a life-and-death battle, Xiao Yefeng couldn't help but ask curiously, "What kind of gene is this? A hedgehog?"
"This is the Yuanlong Beast from Earth's Chaos Era! You're the first person to die in Yuanlong Beast form!" Lu Zhan's speech remained fragmented, indicating that even in this Beast Transformation Form, his consciousness wasn't entirely intact.
"The Chaos Era! Does that mean it was during the time when techniques were used to cleanse beasts from Earth? How could there still be genes left? Could it be..." A terrifying thought suddenly crossed Xiao Yefeng's mind.
And this idea was quickly confirmed by Lu Zhan.
"That's right! The Perfect World has long established a dimensional connection with techniques. My Yuanlong Beast gene comes from a Low-Level Plane! Only you all are still foolishly trying to plan for some kind of human supremacy!" With that said, Lu Zhan wasted no more words. His figure flashed as he charged toward Xiao Yefeng with a fierce aura, moving so swiftly that it was almost impossible to follow with the naked eye. Xiao Yefeng chose to close his eyes and relied solely on his Spirit perception for defense and offense.
Indeed, Lu Zhan in his Beast Transformation Form was powerful. Xiao Yefeng quickly entered his own Beast Transformation Form as well. The two humanoid beasts engaged in relentless attacks. Xiao Yefeng's shimmering golden-scaled armor provided unparalleled defense, while the sharp bone spikes of the Yuanlong Beast clashed against the hooks on Xiao Yefeng's scales—both were incredibly resilient. After initially underestimating the Yuanlong Beast and suffering a few setbacks, Xiao Yefeng had now reached an eighty percent Gene Fusion level and completely suppressed Lu Zhan, who had also achieved eighty percent fusion. Moreover, Xiao Yefeng maintained his rationality, unlike Lu Zhan, who occasionally lost control and attacked recklessly.
Back and forth they went; Xiao Yefeng had gained the upper hand completely. Victory was merely a matter of time. Lu Zhan clearly understood he was no match for him and began preparing for a decisive move or escape.
With a surge of crimson light, Lu Zhan's body grew three feet taller; even his bone spikes became as thick as arms as he charged at Xiao Yefeng like a rolling mass.
Seeing this scene, Xiao Yefeng paused for a moment before exclaiming, "Still not resembling a hedgehog? Isn't this exactly what it is?"
Though he teased him, Xiao Yefeng did not underestimate Lu Zhan at that moment. He wielded the Yin-Yang Sword and summoned a crimson blade into his left hand with a flick of his wrist. In an instant, as he swung the sword, all incoming bone spikes were severed. Just then, he turned to see Lu Zhan attempting to escape using demonic power!
"Where do you think you're going?" At that moment, Xiao Yefeng would not allow Lu Zhan to flee!
Concentrating on Carefree Righteousness, Xiao Yefeng threw his left hand forward, launching the Soul Snatching Flying Dagger. This dagger had been obtained from within the Nine-Tiered Demon Tower and was a genuine product from a Low-Level Plane. With all his strength behind it, the blade sliced through space along its path; a dark thread appeared where the dagger passed—this was a spatial rift. Of course, these rifts were repaired by the laws of power almost instantly upon appearing.
As the flying dagger sliced through the air, Lu Zhan realized he could not withstand it. He quickly sidestepped, but little did he know that under Xiao Yefeng's control of Spirit power, the Soul Snatching Dagger was tracking him relentlessly, determined to take his life.
At that moment, Lu Zhan was on all fours, using countless bone spikes to propel himself forward. Glancing back, he saw the dagger closing in and sighed inwardly, thinking his time was up.
Just as Xiao Yefeng believed he was about to slay Lu Zhan, and Lu Zhan thought he was doomed, a white Ghost Tiger with fiery eyes suddenly appeared. With a powerful shake of its Tiger Body, it collided with Xiao Yefeng's Soul Snatching Flying Dagger.
With a soft sound, the Ghost Tiger dissipated into eerie energy, while the dagger rebounded back into Xiao Yefeng's hand. The blade pierced through the ghostly form of the Ghost Tiger, shattering its essence. However, this once-peak-level Ghost Tiger had become a scapegoat for Lu Zhan!
"Who dares to block my attack?" Xiao Yefeng roared in anger. He felt an unsettling familiarity with this scene; many years ago in the Golden House Courtyard, a similar event had unfolded. Back then, this very Ghost Tiger had nearly frozen him to death with a single strike. If not for Cheap Brother's intervention, he would have surely perished.
Now the Ghost Tiger had returned, clearly indicating that the old man from back then had come again!
As expected, just as Xiao Yefeng suspected, the frail old man reappeared beside Lu Zhan. However, this time there was a change; previously he had protected Lu Zhan completely. Now, upon his arrival, he unleashed a flurry of golden needles that struck directly into Lu Zhan's vital points. Each needle was lethal; under such an assault, survival was impossible.
Stunned by this turn of events, Xiao Yefeng questioned, "You? What are you doing? Are you saving him or killing him?"
"One is to save, the other is to kill! He must die at our hands and not yours; you are the most crucial part!" The old man hoisted Lu Zhan's beastified body and prepared to leave. Xiao Yefeng could not allow him to escape.
With a flick of his wrist, he hurled the Soul Snatching Flying Dagger while pursuing with his Yin-Yang Sword. No matter who came today—Beast Elder or Lu Zhan—Xiao Yefeng intended to leave no one standing! He doubted Beast Elder had another peak-level Ghost Tiger ready to sacrifice itself.
"You! You're strong! You can kill my tiger with one blow; too bad I must leave now!" Beast Elder crushed his White Jade Staff in his hand as a Snow White Silver Fox Demon appeared. He carried Lu Zhan's body and leaped onto the Demon Fox, vanishing before Xiao Yefeng's eyes.
Why did they disappear right before him? Because at that moment when the Demon Fox appeared, a man clad in a black robe with bare arms and a Constellation Enforcement Team badge at his waist intercepted the Soul Snatching Flying Dagger and effortlessly knocked away Xiao Yefeng's Yin-Yang Sword.
Retrieving the Soul Snatching Flying Dagger, Xiao Yefeng stared at the man and said calmly, "Mr. Xie Mai, right?"
"That's correct!" The man wore a large hood that obscured his face behind a black veil; Xiao Yefeng could not see his features clearly. However, those bare white arms caught his attention.
"Mo Fei has been taken by you; is he alright?" Knowing it was pointless to ask where Mo Fei was, Xiao Yefeng directly inquired about his well-being.
Mr. Xie Mai nodded slightly and replied coolly, "For the God of Sorcery's sake, he cannot die!"
"Then I thank you all!" Xiao Yefeng smiled with relief. Although the story was strange—his opponent had kidnapped Mo Fei and restrained him in every way—Xiao Yefeng was genuinely grateful to them.
"Enough of the nonsense. There's no reason to leave without a proper meeting. Let me see your cultivation! Do you deserve the title of heir to the Xiao Family?" Mr. Xiao suddenly changed his tone, and an aura of Inspiration erupted around him, swirling like light gauze as strands of dark green Qi danced in the air.
Hearing Mr. Xiao's words, Xiao Yefeng was taken aback. He had long suspected a connection between Mr. Xiao and the Xiao Family, and this statement only solidified his thoughts. Supporting himself with one hand, Xiao Yefeng rolled away from the gathering Qi that formed into a spiritual sword. As he got up, he swung his Yin-Yang Sword, shattering two dark green spiritual swords that followed closely behind.
At that moment, Xiao Yefeng said, "On what basis do you speak of my Xiao Family? You are one of us, aren't you?"
As Xiao Yefeng spoke, Mr. Xiao showed no mercy. The dark green spiritual sword split into two, then four in an instant, transforming into hundreds of dark green Flying Swords that rained down upon Xiao Yefeng.
Such a childish probing attack was hardly a challenge. Gripping the Yin-Yang Sword in reverse, Xiao Yefeng drew out the Seven Star Needle from his chest and instantly transformed it into a flurry of silver gears. All Flying Swords within ten feet of him were shattered one by one.
Just when Xiao Yefeng thought the rain of swords had ended, he suddenly felt a chill at his right rib and realized something was wrong. He quickly contracted his abdomen and leaned back, sweeping the Yin-Yang Sword for defense just as it collided with two fingers as white as jade.
"Celestial Guidance!" The Yin-Yang Sword was deflected by those fingers. Fortunately, Xiao Yefeng had sensed danger early on; although the finger had knocked away his sword, it did not strike him!
Feeling stunned by this attack, Xiao Yefeng realized this was indeed Celestial Guidance from the Intercepting Finger technique. He said, "You are indeed one of the Xiao Family! My father has no disciples or brothers! You are one of us; you are the child lost many years ago by Four Non-Grandpa, aren't you?"
The Intercepting Finger was not part of the Feng Shui Techniques recorded in the memories of the Xiao Family's legacy. It was possible that the twin brother who fled to Africa learned it as well; however, Four Non-Grandpa's son was only a few years old when he went missing. But why wouldn't Four Non-Grandpa know Intercepting Finger? This question seemed irrelevant now because this Mr. Xiao must be Xiao Sifei's son—Xiao Wenxin!
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