Chapter 1091: Chapter 1065: Draw
No matter how much the ragged old man provokes, the Sect Master Immortal firmly refuses to gamble with him, having learned a bloody lesson from experience.
The battle between Tangyu and Pan Chenyu has also commenced. Pan Chenyu’s Giant Axe radiates with a dazzling light, exuding a majestic presence that commands the heavens and earth, as if it could seize the fate of Yin and Yang. As the axe slices down, the void itself is violently torn apart, leaving a terrifying black crack in its wake. With its descent, the axe carries an unparalleled power capable of shattering mountains and rivers, and even Tangyu senses the imminent danger.
Tangyu pushes his own Sword Force to the extreme, fully harnessing the strength of his body, meeting the oncoming force with the might of the Yin Yang Great Path.
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM—
The dreadful momentum explodes with a force akin to a cosmic explosion, magnificent and vast, shaking the heavens across the sky. A part of the void, visible to the naked eye, seems to have been annihilated, revealing a swathe of darkness. Such a display leaves many on the square visibly pale with fear. Even spectators at the venue can feel the terrifying might of these two clashing forces.
It’s as if heaven and earth are being destroyed, terrifying beyond measure.
The shaking heavens and trembling earth suggest an impending earthquake.
Layer upon layer of destructive power surges like massive waves, crashing mercilessly onto Tangyu. Even with Tangyu’s superior defensive abilities, comparable to a Top Grade Magic Artifact, render him nearly overwhelmed, almost coughing up blood from the impact. It’s worth noting that with Tangyu’s current defensive abilities, even a Golden Core Realm attack would find it hard to harm him.
Despite this, Tangyu meets the attack with full force, yet the residual energy forces him to retreat continuously, agonizingly shaking him, nearly making him cough up blood. This illustrates just how terrifying Pan Chenyu’s axe strike truly is.
Fortunately, Tangyu manages to withstand the axe’s formidable power.
As the light dissipates, the scene grows silent. Where the two stood, a massive crater has been formed, a shocking sight to behold.
Almost all onlookers have widened their eyes, filled with disbelief at this unfathomable outcome. Indeed, this conclusion leaves many with dry throats.
"He blocked it? That Tangyu actually blocked it, this is too—"
"A prodigy, a monster, practically inhuman. To think he even blocked an Immortal Technique. How is his strength so immense?"
"When he fought alongside Yan Huohuo against Ye Ren and Gumu Can earlier, I didn’t sense Tangyu being this strong. Could it be he was hiding his strength before? That’s just—"
"A monster, a peerless prodigy, truly a dark horse."
Elder Xiao, seeing Tangyu withstand Pan Chenyu’s axe, was startled; this result deviated from his expectations. He hadn’t anticipated Tangyu to block the axe unscathed, a truly hard-to-believe event. Even Elder Xiao found it peculiar.
Elder Yu clicked his tongue: "Impressive, haha, Elder Xiao, I told you, you underestimated Tangyu. As expected, he did hide his strength. Although he seemed to exert full effort before, I always observed his eyes; in previous battles, his gaze remained calm, which wasn’t his limit. Even now, his eyes remain incredibly calm, suggesting this isn’t his limit. Unless Pan Chenyu has a more powerful move, this battle will likely end in a draw."
Elder Xiao shook his head: "I didn’t expect this selection to bring such surprises, truly unveiling several unexpected talents. Compared to Elder Yu in assessing people, I am indeed lacking. I must admit, I’ve underestimated Tangyu’s talent. In terms of natural ability, he is no less than Pan Chenyu. If both grow, perhaps soon our Jiuzhou Immortal Sect will have two cultivators reaching the Immortal Realm, at which time our sect’s prestige will surely rise."
Elder Yu smiled and nodded: "Yes, our Jiuzhou Immortal Sect lacks a strong foundation, so compared to first-rate forces in the entire Cultivation World, we’re relatively weaker. We’re not at the bottom, but not much better. If two reach the Immortal Realm, it could indeed elevate our sect’s status a little. With the talent they’ve shown, as long as they continue their efforts and don’t fall, there’s some hope for reaching the Immortal Realm."
"Of course, it’s only some hope. Reaching the Immortal Realm is no easy feat. Standing at this peak of the Cultivation World, it’s a realm incredibly difficult to achieve. We old folks, despite a lifetime’s cultivation, can only reach the Sixth Layer of the Zifu at most. Though many are stuck at the Ninth Layer of the Zifu Realm for life without breaking through to the Immortal Realm. This chasm is crossed by very few."
The Path of the Immortals, is difficult!
Yaomei, seeing that Tangyu was fine, also felt relieved and smiled happily, "Master, you’re incredible! Following such a master is the best decision of my life. I love you, Master; I will always, always follow you."
Above the Nine Heavens, the scruffy old man also laughed, "What do you think, Old Pan? This kid isn’t bad, right? I told you my ability to judge people is beyond yours. But you didn’t dare to bet with me, that’s quite disgraceful."
The Sect Master Immortal also nodded, "Not bad, indeed. This kid is certainly worth cultivating vigorously. This disciple selection has given me quite a pleasant surprise. I need to consider taking this kid as an honorary disciple and personally mentor him. Before the Great Tribulation of the Mortal World, if we can cultivate one more Seeking Immortal Realm, our Jiuzhou Immortal Sect will have even more standing power. Now, I must exhaust every effort to cultivate promising disciples. It’s succeed or die trying; perhaps our Jiuzhou Immortal Sect’s five thousand years of accumulation will be entirely spent within this century."
"Alas, the Great Tribulation of the Mortal World; no one can escape. Unlike Old Ji, in this regard, I envy you. Being alone, even if the Great Tribulation of the Mortal World comes, you can be carefree, even possibly remain an outsider."
Speaking of the Great Tribulation of the Mortal World, a solemn expression appeared on the scruffy old man’s face. He shook his head and said, "Old Pan, don’t envy me. Don’t think of me as so fortunate. In truth—my end may be worse than yours. You have an Immortal Sect and roots, no need to consider which side to take. As for me, being alone will definitely force me into a side. Once it comes to that, there might not be a place for me in this vast world. Right or wrong? Who can say?"
"Major events, right or wrong, who can decide? The Great Tribulation of the Mortal World, no one can remain outside; it’s a bunch of madmen, absolute madmen. Playing along might lead to death; not playing along might also lead to death. Though we are in the Seeking Immortal Realm, half-Immortals in the eyes of the world, what of it? Not achieving immortality, we are merely weaklings; standing at the peak, still just weaklings. We have no power to defy fate; we can only live following the heavens. Our desolation, who can understand?"
"Alas—" The Sect Master Immortal also sighed, nodding, "Indeed, the Great Tribulation of the Mortal World, just a game for madmen. Now, I just hope that day can come later. You and I are considered old monsters who have lived for a thousand years, already seeing through life and death. You, with no cares, are indeed carefree. I still have a sect, a family, and I’m not afraid to die, but I am unwilling to see our Jiuzhou Immortal Sect fall, our Pan Family wither."
"Then, after death, I would have no face to meet Pangu Immortal Venerate and Nuwa Immortal Venerate."
The scruffy old man shook his head and said, "Enough of these heavy matters; what is meant to come will inevitably come, and we can’t stop it. We are destined to be just cannon fodder. The real headache belongs to those Holy Lands. For us, simply put, we are just pawns who follow orders. Let fate decide, just be prepared now."
"Yes, indeed, that’s all we can do." The Sect Master Immortal nodded.
In the orb of light, on the battlefield, Pan Chenyu looked at Tangyu with a serious expression, "Blocking my axe, your strength is indeed on par with mine. This was my strongest strike within the rules. If you have stronger tricks up your sleeve, use them now; let’s see if I can block them. If not, let’s call it a day. I can’t overcome you, and you likely can’t overcome me; continuing the fight is meaningless."
Tangyu was also contemplating this, considering whether to use the Power of Divine Demon. Naturally, if he could avoid using it, that would be best. However, if Pan Chenyu had stronger moves, Tangyu wouldn’t hesitate since he couldn’t afford to lose.
Since Pan Chenyu had no stronger moves and wanted a truce, Tangyu naturally wouldn’t continue fighting. As long as he didn’t lose, it would be fine. There was no need to reveal his big secret just for a victory, as that would be a loss. At least for now, Tangyu didn’t want to reveal it.
Moreover, Tangyu did respect Pan Chenyu, so there was no need to determine a winner. If it were Yan Huohuo, Tangyu might reconsider.
Tangyu shrugged, "I don’t have stronger moves, either. Your strength is impressive and worthy of respect, but you can’t injure me, and my strength can’t injure you. Continuing the fight is meaningless; ending up both injured would only benefit others. Since you won’t fight, naturally I won’t fight."
Pan Chenyu put away the Giant Axe, nodding to Tangyu, "Then it’s a draw between us. You will be my strongest opponent, and I hope always will be. I also hope we can one day have another grand battle. But I believe, next time, I will win."
This wasn’t aggression but a show of confidence.
Tangyu smirked, "I also believe, next time, I will be the one to win."
Pan Chenyu laughed, "Oh, is that so? Since we both think we’ll win, it’s something to look forward to. Hopefully, that day isn’t too far off."
"Yes, it certainly won’t be far." Tangyu nodded. The two indeed seemed like friends who appreciated each other.