Chapter 1355: Fight Me One-on-One!

"So this is the eighth level of the Saint Domain!"

Looking at the Hell Azure Dragon in the sky, handling five experts with ease and utterly unconcerned, Luo Xuanqing was full of envy.

An eighth-level Saint Domain expert, having comprehended the power of void, could release a domain that felt like a personal cave heaven—truly not something that could be overcome by sheer numbers.

Although Zhang Chun and the others were all peak-level experts of the Inner Court of the Saint Son Hall, they were still far too weak compared to such strength!

"Indeed, very formidable!"

Zhang Xuan couldn't help but sigh.

He had thought that when this creature attacked him earlier, it had used its full strength, but now it seemed it might not have even used a tenth of its power.

Otherwise, he wouldn't have had time to bring out the ruthless man's finger bone before being crushed into a meat patty.

"If I had such strength, proposing marriage to the Luo family would be much simpler..."

A gleam flashed in his eyes.

Although the eighth level of the Saint Domain was nothing special in a sage clan like the Luo family, it still stood at the pinnacle of the continent, and being only twenty years old should attract their attention.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Amid the sighs, the Hell Azure Dragon struck repeatedly, and the four who had joined later, like Zhang Chun, ended up hanging on the cliff face like sausages.

"Kid, using a beast pet to fight—what kind of hero is that? Dare to fight me one-on-one?"

Knowing that if he kept getting beaten, he would be either dead or close to it, Zhang Chun bit his lip until it bled.

"One-on-one? You, a peak seventh-level Saint Domain expert, challenging me, a mere fifth-level Saint Domain?" Zhang Xuan sneered.

Although he had the strength to fight above his level, compared to a peak seventh-level Saint Domain expert, he was still far behind.

Since he was no match, why fight one-on-one?

To be humiliated?

"I'll suppress my cultivation to fight you!" Zhang Chun quickly said.

Zhang Xuan raised an eyebrow: "I'm not interested."

As a beast tamer, a beast pet was part of his strength. Since he could torment them without lifting a finger, there was no need to step in personally.

Furious to the point of exploding, Zhang Chun was going crazy.

As a super genius of the Zhang family, whether at home or in the Saint Son Hall, everything had gone smoothly—when had he ever suffered such humiliation!

"You're scared?"

His fists clenched so hard they might break, his eyes red.

The Azure Dragon was too strong; defeating it was impossible. Even unleashing his bloodline power would at most allow him to escape... but bloodline power couldn't be used lightly, and even with his strong talent, he dared not use it recklessly.

Thus, the only way to resolve the current predicament was to defeat this guy!

If he could lure him into attacking and subdue him instantly, he could not only avenge this humiliation but also make the Azure Dragon obey orders and even teach Luo Xuanqing a good lesson.

Otherwise, after suffering such a loss, if the other party spread the word, how could he continue to stay in the Saint Son Hall?

"Yeah, I'm scared."

Zhang Xuan nodded.

"..."

Zhang Chun staggered.

Other cultivators, especially one so young, would rush over red-eyed upon hearing such words. But this guy was completely indifferent, with a look of 'I'm scared and proud of it'...

How thick-skinned could he be?

"What did Luo Xuanqing give you? I'll give you the same price, as long as you fight me!"

Taking a deep breath, Zhang Chun spoke again.

Since this guy was invited by Luo Xuanqing, he must have been given a reward. He didn't expect him to betray Luo Xuanqing, just to fight him.

As long as that big beast didn't intervene, teaching a mere peak Nascent Soul cultivator a lesson would be easy and pleasant.

"He gave me one... five top-grade spirit stones! If you can come up with that, I'll not only fight you, but all five of you can come at once!"

Hearing about a reward, Zhang Xuan's eyes lit up.

"..." Zhang Chun was speechless with frustration.

He had just said he was scared, but the moment a reward was mentioned, he immediately agreed, and even wanted all five of them to fight him... Could he be any more greedy?

"Fine, I'll give you five top-grade spirit stones. But I don't have them on me now. If you agree to fight, win or lose, when I return to the Saint Son Hall, I'll apply to my family and bring them to you!"

Though furious, Zhang Chun gritted his teeth.

"Well..."

Hearing that the guy didn't have them, Zhang Xuan hesitated: "How about this: first write an IOU saying you owe me five top-grade spirit stones. Once you give me the goods, I'll fight you!"

"Fine!"

Afraid he might back out, Zhang Chun didn't hesitate much. He took out a piece of paper, bit his fingertip, and quickly wrote a line: "This is written with my blood, containing bloodline power—it can't be faked!"

Taking the paper, Zhang Xuan glanced at it and, seeing no trick, nodded in satisfaction. He looked at the Azure Dragon in the sky: "Release them!"

"Yes!"

The Azure Dragon responded, and its mental grip loosened, dispersing the void power that had trapped them.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

The five swayed, dropped halfway, but finally stabilized in the air.

"Here..."

Taking out a bottle of pills, he poured out five, giving one to each of the others and taking one himself. Only then did Zhang Chun feel somewhat relieved.

The Azure Dragon was too strong; even the five of them together were far outmatched.

"Suppress your cultivation."

Letting them adjust for a while, Zhang Xuan finally said calmly.

"Alright..."

With a shake of his body, Zhang Chun's aura plummeted from peak seventh-level Saint Domain, quickly matching Zhang Xuan's peak fifth-level Saint Domain.

Though his cultivation was suppressed, his spirit and energy seemed more vigorous than before, as if his injuries had eased in an instant.

"Since this is a match, I hope we follow the master teacher agreement: I won't unseal my cultivation, and you won't let the Azure Dragon attack again."

Arriving not far from Zhang Xuan, Zhang Chun snorted.

"Of course."

Zhang Xuan nodded.

"Good..."

A cold gleam flashed in Zhang Chun's eyes, revealing a hint of ruthlessness.

His only fear now was the Azure Dragon. As long as it didn't attack, a mere Nascent Soul cultivator—with his combat experience and talent—should be easy to crush!

As for how this guy tamed that big beast, it was probably through some special method. Skilled beast tamers had many tricks, not all relying on strength.

He didn't believe that a creature even he couldn't defeat had been beaten into submission by this guy.

"Begin!"

With a flip of his hand, Zhang Chun prepared to strike.

"Hold on!"

Zhang Xuan raised his hand.

"What? Having second thoughts?"

"You're overthinking it. Tell the other four to suppress their cultivation and come at me together. Otherwise, I'm afraid you'll get beaten even worse."

Looking at him with sympathy, Zhang Xuan shook his head.

It wasn't that he looked down on him, but at the same level, he was definitely no match.

Since he'd already made him write an IOU, beating him until he lost all will to live wouldn't be good either. After all, he was a principled man and didn't want to bully him too harshly.

"Master Zhang... Zhang Chun not only progresses quickly but is also nearly invincible at the same level..."

Luo Xuanqing couldn't help but speak up.

The fact that he could contend with him until now showed his strength.

He was already worried about a one-on-one fight, but one against five...

Wasn't that a bit too arrogant?

"It's fine."

Zhang Xuan waved his hand.

He had just consolidated his cultivation and hadn't had anyone to practice on. Since they were coming at him, he'd give it a try!

"But..."

Frowning, Luo Xuanqing wanted to dissuade him further when Yuan Xiao came over: "Master Zhang must have his reasons. Don't worry!"

"A person whose tribulation lightning was scared away during his tribulation—I doubt Zhang Chun can beat him at the same level."

Seeing his lingering worry, Yuan Xiao added.

"That's true."

Suddenly enlightened, Luo Xuanqing said no more, but still warned the others: "Zhang Chun proposed a one-on-one fight probably to capture Master Zhang. If things go wrong, rescue him immediately!"

"Mm."

Knowing that this man had fought Zhang Chun for years and understood his character well, they all nodded.

"You said it yourself. I hope you don't go back on your word..."

Though furious, Zhang Chun knew this was an opportunity. He snorted, called the others, and sent a telepathic message: "I'll take the lead in attacking and subdue this guy as quickly as possible. You guard against Luo Xuanqing and the Azure Dragon rescuing him... If you can hold them off for just one breath, I guarantee this kid won't dare talk back!"

Hearing his words, the other four nodded quietly.

Being beaten by a beast pet had left them feeling stifled too.

Swish!

After the discussion, the four also suppressed their cultivation, landed on the ground, and surrounded Zhang Xuan.

"Begin!"

With a loud shout, the five attacked simultaneously.

Though their cultivation was suppressed, they were still seventh-level Saint Domain experts, geniuses among geniuses, with an understanding of cultivation ingrained in their bones. As they moved, true energy filled the valley in an instant. Sword qi, blade qi... converged like rain, falling from all directions, leaving no room to dodge.

"So strong..."

Luo Xuanqing and the others tensed up, their pupils contracting.

These five had previously coordinated a formation to deal with the Azure Dragon, reaching the eighth level. Although their cultivation was now suppressed to peak Nascent Soul, the formation's level remained unchanged. Together, they could easily kill an early seventh-level Saint Domain expert!

"Will Master Zhang be okay?"

Not just him, everyone showed concern.

Given the five's combined strength, even a peak sixth-level Saint Domain expert would have no confidence in escaping, let alone someone suppressed to peak Nascent Soul!

Just as everyone was circulating their true energy, ready to intervene at any moment, a faint voice sounded amidst the chaotic true energy.

"Is this the extent of your combined strength?"

The voice carried doubt, then filled with disappointment: "What a load of rubbish!"

Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!

Five crisp sounds followed, then the sword qi and blade qi vanished. The five experts flew like soccer balls, each embedding themselves in the cliff face again, blood streaming from the corners of their mouths, despair in their eyes, before their heads lolled and they all fainted.

"This..."

Luo Xuanqing and the others widened their eyes, quickly looking toward the source of the voice. They saw Zhang Xuan pursing his lips, clapping his hands as he walked over, with an expression of loneliness like snow and a look that said everyone else was too weak.