The sudden appearance of three people marked the arrival of Han Xiyao's family. Han Qingxuan, Ning Xiang, and Han Xiyao made a powerful entrance, unleashing their Hunyuan Realm auras. In an instant, they reignited the flagging morale of the Five Dragons of Huaxia.
"Uncle, Aunt, why are you here?... Xiyao, you're finally awake!" Zhang Yang was stunned for a moment before hurrying towards the trio. His eyes were filled with concern as he looked at Han Xiyao.
"Yes, I'm awake." Han Xiyao nodded at Zhang Yang with a brilliant smile.
"It's good that you're awake. Are you feeling uncomfortable anywhere?" Zhang Yang reached out to take Han Xiyao's pulse. After confirming there were no issues, he immediately embraced her. This action caused Han Xiyao to blush deeply, but she didn't resist. Although Han Xiyao had been unconscious during this period, her consciousness remained. She had sensed everything that had happened outside. Furthermore, after waking up, her parents had told her some things. Han Xiyao also knew how much Zhang Yang had done to help her wake up.
Seeing the two children embracing, Han Qingxuan and his wife were also very happy.
"We should be able to have grandchildren next year."
"Let's try harder, we might be able to this year too."
The parents' discussion made Han Xiyao blush even more. She shyly said, "Zhang Yang, let me go quickly, so many people are watching."
"Ah? Okay, okay, okay." Zhang Yang laughed heartily, saying "okay" three times before releasing Han Xiyao.
At the same time, Zhang Yang looked towards Han Qingxuan and Ning Xiang. "Uncle, Aunt, why are you here?"
"We were preparing to come over earlier, but just as we were about to leave, Xiyao woke up, so we were a bit delayed," Han Qingxuan said.
"But we should have arrived at a good time, right? We didn't miss anything?" Ning Xiang also smiled.
"No, you've arrived at the perfect time. However, Uncle, you've been hiding your strength quite well," Zhang Yang said meaningfully.
"When you walk the martial world, you always have to keep something in reserve, don't you?" Han Qingxuan chuckled, not offering much explanation. With the addition of this family, the shortage of Hunyuan Realm experts in the Five Dragons of Huaxia was completely resolved. Especially when comparing them closely, Qingcheng Mountain's lineup was no longer as strong as that of the Five Dragons of Huaxia.
"Are we done talking? Are we going to fight or not?" Daoist Qing Niu's expression was grim, and he no longer had the air of effortless superiority he had before.
Zhang Yang stared at him with icy eyes and sneered, "We will definitely fight, but I'm raising the stakes. This battle will be fought to the death!"
"Does Qingcheng Mountain dare to accept? If not, then get lost!"
This!
After Zhang Yang finished speaking, the onlookers let out gasps of admiration.
Domineering!
Truly domineering!
It seemed no one had ever dared to speak to Daoist Qing Niu like this before. Zhang Yang was the first. A challenge to the death changed the nature of things. For Qingcheng Mountain, the risks were significantly greater. Half of Qingcheng Mountain's top experts had come. Now, Daoist Qing Niu wasn't confident of a sure victory against Zhang Yang. If a fight to the death with the Five Dragons of Huaxia truly broke out, the risks would be immense. If something unexpected happened here, and someone was lost, Qingcheng Mountain would face a crisis.
Daoist Qing Niu's face was as dark as a rag. In all these years, he had been the one to threaten and question others' courage, but this was the first time someone had done it to him like Zhang Yang.
"What? Lost your voice? If Qingcheng Mountain doesn't have the guts, then we can have a friendly spar," Zhang Yang taunted.
"Alas, with such a large family, to be so afraid of death?" Han Qingxuan shook his head, deeply disappointed.
"Are the people of Qingcheng Mountain all this timid? They might as well be called Qingcheng Turtles," Ning Xiang also mocked. This combination of son-in-law, father-in-law, and mother-in-law was quite in sync. They instantly returned all the mockery Daoist Qing Niu had directed at the Five Dragons of Huaxia.
Daoist Qing Niu's expression changed repeatedly! It was truly retribution. He had shown no mercy to the Five Dragons of Huaxia earlier, and now he was in a difficult position. With many Chinese factions watching around the arena, if he didn't dare to accept the fight to the death, he would undoubtedly become a laughingstock. However, if he accepted, Daoist Qing Niu also feared too many casualties. After all,
"Heh, are the timid turtles of the mountain afraid? Don't dare to accept?" He Ao also mocked. The anger he had been suppressing all along could finally be released. The other members of the Five Dragons of Huaxia also wore mocking expressions, looking at the people of Qingcheng Mountain with disdain.
The tables had turned. The number of Hunyuan Realm experts on their side had been replenished. Moreover, their strength seemed to be superior to theirs, making Daoist Qing Niu very wary. The seven killers who had spoken out earlier, along with the opportunistic factions, were now in a panic. Some were even planning to sneak away unnoticed later.
"Daoist, what do we do now?" an elder of Qingcheng Mountain asked. He knew who Daoist Qing Niu was wary of! They knew Huo Zhu's strength well; he had just entered the Hunyuan Realm. However, Zhang Yang and his family were all unfathomable, and no one could gauge their depth. Especially Han Qingxuan, who was the main reason Daoist Qing Niu dared not accept the fight to the death. Even the woman with stunning beauty and an innocent appearance seemed extraordinary. If they were to fight rashly, the risks would be too great.
"There's no other way! We have to fight now! This battle concerns the dignity of Qingcheng Mountain!" Daoist Qing Niu said solemnly. Although he wasn't completely confident, the knife was already at their throats. If they retreated, they would definitely be ridiculed.
"Zhang Yang, right? You are very good. I remember you. You want a fight to the death? I'll start with you later!" Daoist Qing Niu snorted coldly. At the same time, he shouted, "All disciples of Qingcheng Mountain, listen to my command! No need to hold back in this battle, kill them!"
Qingcheng Mountain accepted the challenge! Zhang Yang also sneered, "Everyone, be careful and just hold your ground. I'll kill this old immortal, then I'll help you all kill the enemy!" After speaking, Zhang Yang looked at Han Xiyao and instructed, "Xiyao, be careful yourself. If you can't handle it, stay close to Uncle and Aunt."
"Zhang Yang, don't underestimate me, okay? I'm very powerful now." Han Xiyao gave Zhang Yang a glare. Her period of unconsciousness was not just simple unconsciousness! She had learned many things, and these things were now etched in her mind after she woke up.
"Kill!"
Suddenly, the two sides erupted with astonishing Yuan Qi fluctuations. The weakest participants in this battle were all late-stage True Yuan Realm experts. It could be said that this was a battle with the strongest lineup since the war that led to the demise of the Five Dragons of Huaxia.
Everyone chose their opponents. Zhang Yang naturally sought out Daoist Qing Niu. To capture the king, you must first capture the leader. Killing this old immortal would surely lower Qingcheng Mountain's morale! Daoist Qing Niu also wanted to kill Zhang Yang to establish his authority!
Instantly, Zhang Yang's true qi surged forth. The mark of the crystal coffin on his palm also emitted strange fluctuations. With a powerful palm strike, he aimed at Daoist Qing Niu!
"Mid-stage Hunyuan Realm? Interesting, but can you withstand a palm from me?" Daoist Qing Niu sneered. Even with Zhang Yang's talent, he could have only recently stepped into this realm at his age. But he was a genuine late-stage Hunyuan Realm expert! The gap between the two was not insignificant!
Daoist Qing Niu waved his whisk, and the strands that had been hanging naturally to the ground suddenly became hard and straight, piercing towards Zhang Yang.
Bang!
In an instant, Zhang Yang's palm strike collided with the whisk. Terrifying airwaves continuously spread outwards. Both sides retreated several steps, neither gaining an advantage. After the exchange, blood flowed from Zhang Yang's palm. Daoist Qing Niu's whisk was also disheveled, its strands falling to the ground like a worn-out feather duster.
Zhang Yang frowned slightly. Daoist Qing Niu was very strong. Even the crystal coffin mark couldn't do anything to him. Daoist Qing Niu's expression also changed. He couldn't understand how Zhang Yang managed it! Fighting evenly against a late-stage expert while being in the mid-stage? This was the Hunyuan Realm. He had initially thought that Han Qingxuan, who was fighting Han Xiyao in a two-on-two match, would be his strongest opponent. Now, Zhang Yang alone was holding him back. Daoist Qing Niu couldn't help but glance at the other battlefields. Finding no issues, he breathed a sigh of relief. Then, he once again brandished his whisk and charged at Zhang Yang. Zhang Yang also took a deep breath and unleashed a palm strike. As expected, their clash resulted in another draw. This drove Daoist Qing Niu mad.
"How long do you think you can last!" With a loud shout, Daoist Qing Niu attacked first. He tucked his whisk into his waist and pushed out a terrifying Yuan Qi with his clasped hands. He let out a 'moo' sound. Instantly, a Yuan Qi green ox appeared. With its hooves galloping, its sharp horns aimed at Zhang Yang! This was Daoist Qing Niu's renowned martial skill, Green Ox Charge!
Zhang Yang's expression became solemn. He looked at the charging green ox with a sense of dread. It seemed he really couldn't hold back anymore!
"Then come on." Zhang Yang shouted, and the white pill within his body spun continuously. All his true qi was channeled through the crystal coffin mark on his palm and erupted outwards. In an instant, a crystal coffin appeared before Zhang Yang. The enemy was too strong; Zhang Yang dared not hold back his trump card and had to summon the crystal coffin.
As the crystal coffin appeared, ethereal and refined true qi continuously spread outwards. Luo Yiren, who also used true qi, felt this power. The true qi she released became much stronger. Zhang Yang directly raised the crystal coffin with both hands and slammed it towards the green ox! Regardless of your martial skills, I'll smash you into beef jerky!
Bang!
Bang bang!
At this moment, Zhang Yang's eyes turned red with battle. He raised the crystal coffin and smashed it down again and again. To the astonishment of Daoist Qing Niu and the onlookers below, he smashed the green ox to pieces.
"How is this possible! What is this coffin of yours?" Daoist Qing Niu exclaimed in disbelief.
"This coffin is to send you to the afterlife!" Zhang Yang roared, picking up the crystal coffin and charging forward. Without a word, he directly smashed it towards Daoist Qing Niu.
"Do you think I only have one martial skill? How dare you attack me proactively!" Daoist Qing Niu snorted coldly. Although he was wary of the crystal coffin's strangeness, he was a late-stage Hunyuan Realm expert. He had plenty of martial skills!
"Muddy Ox Enters the Sea!"
Instantly, ripples appeared in the Yuan Qi around Daoist Qing Niu. Wave after wave continuously spread outwards, stacking upon each other. This move utilized Yuan Qi to continuously release layers of Yuan Qi waves, which, when superimposed, generated multiplied damage. It could not only defend but also attack. Compared to Green Ox Charge, it was several times stronger!
However, Daoist Qing Niu had miscalculated this time. He was facing something that even Zhang Yang didn't understand. The crystal coffin brought from the Zhang family's ancestral home grew stronger when facing a stronger opponent, absorbing and smashing whatever it encountered! Zhang Yang's hands gripped the crystal coffin, and he fought with increasing ferocity. Daoist Qing Niu's martial skills were like a gas station to him; he didn't need to worry about true qi consumption. Those layered Yuan Qi surges perfectly became the energy for Zhang Yang's attacks! As long as Daoist Qing Niu was exhausted, Daoist Qing Niu's death would be imminent.
At the same time, in the other four Hunyuan Realm battlefields, Huo Zhu was fighting evenly with an elder, neither gaining an advantage. Ning Xiang, on the other hand, had completely gained the upper hand. Zhang Yang's usually quiet mother-in-law was incredibly fierce in battle. Have you ever seen a Hunyuan Realm expert being slapped around, one slap after another? This was the epitome of psychological warfare. Han Qingxuan and Han Xiyao were fighting two other Hunyuan Realm experts together. However, Han Qingxuan was mostly observing Han Xiyao's combat. She was fighting two opponents alone. Yes, you heard that right. The awakened Han Xiyao was warming up. She was using a early-stage Hunyuan Realm and a mid-stage Hunyuan Realm expert to adapt to her abilities! And what's more... to everyone's astonishment, Han Xiyao's fighting style was similar to her mother Ning Xiang's. She liked to slap people, one after another. The battles at the Hunyuan Realm level were completely one-sided.
Meanwhile, in the True Yuan Realm battles, Luo Yiren began to slaughter her opponents after Zhang Yang summoned the crystal coffin. The late-stage True Yuan Realm expert she was fighting earlier was already somewhat difficult for Luo Yiren to handle. But now... I'm sorry, since everyone else was going on a killing spree, she had to start too.
"Die! You perverted man, you took advantage of me earlier, I'll kill you!" Luo Yiren shouted angrily. The true qi within her surged forth, resonating with the crystal coffin held by Zhang Yang in the distance. Instantly, Luo Yiren's true qi received a significant boost. With a punch, a terrifying tidal wave swept out!
"I took advantage of you because you're beautiful. After the battle, I'll take you back to Qingcheng Mountain and discipline you slowly!" the True Yuan Realm expert fighting Luo Yiren sneered. He didn't take Luo Yiren seriously at all, as he was a realm higher than her and was completely at ease. But... he wouldn't have the chance to speak again soon.
Boom!
Luo Yiren unleashed a punch, and the opponent's body exploded into a mist of blood, utterly destroyed! This was the first casualty of today's fight to the death! Luo Yiren was the first to eliminate her opponent!
"I am the queen of the True Yuan Realm, and you will all die today!" Luo Yiren shouted, charging towards the other battlefields.