Chapter 693: Chapter 692: Defying Defense
High above, Zhuge Cang instantly sensed a terrifying killing intent.
It was followed by a figure fast as lightning.
Zhuge Cang’s deep eyes suddenly shot out two beams of sharp light, his heart in shock.
"This young man’s speed is just like his peak condition when we first clashed."
Could he even be faster now?
Though he appeared formidable just now, he was actually pushing himself, leveraging the pressure from the Five Elements Thousand Mechanism Formation to manifest such power.
Knowing he’d be at a disadvantage fighting Yang Fei head-on in his current state, he roared, "Ignorant lad, if I could suppress you once, I can do it a second time, countless times, thunder!"
Without any hesitation, when Yang Fei was still far away, Zhuge Cang raised his hand to the sky, his telekinesis in action, and he unleashed his powerful move once again.
The powers of the Five Elements: metal, wood, water, fire, earth; Zhuge Cang excelled in controlling the Gold Attribute’s power of thunder and lightning.
Even though this move risked annihilating Yang Fei, since the youngster had survived a strike before and was still alive, enduring it once more presumably wouldn’t kill him.
The key now was to quickly suppress him.
Boom!
In the high sky, thunder rolled.
A terrifying bolt of lightning suddenly appeared, and with Zhuge Cang pressing down his arm, the thunderbolt smashed toward Yang Fei with astounding speed.
"Brother Yang, be careful!"
Upon seeing this move again, Hu Lizhong felt extremely anxious, and couldn’t help but shout a warning.
Although Yang Fei was confident enough to bring him along for revenge, he still felt uneasy, especially when Zhuge Cang used this tactic; even though he wasn’t the target, it still left a psychological shadow.
In the high sky, seeing the lightning bolt carrying a terrifying force of Thunder Element blasting towards him, Yang Fei’s heart also pounded violently.
Not out of fear, but out of excitement, anticipation.
After being struck by the Power of Thunder and Lightning previously, he discovered his body underwent a certain degree of Body Refining.
This most pure form of Gold Attribute Body Refining was just too effective.
However, he was also very aware that this resembled the legendary Tribulation Crossing.
A slight mistake could cost him his life.
But with prior experience, and sensing that the Thunder Power of this thunderbolt was much weaker than the last, and knowing his body had become much tougher after being refined by the previous Thunder Power, coupled with holding the Fusang Wood, he was filled with confidence.
Under the gaze of hundreds of eyes, Yang Fei dove headfirst into the thunderbolt.
Boom!
A loud noise erupted, and a faint golden light flashed visibly.
Yang Fei’s camouflage outfit suddenly caught fire and was half-charred.
Yet, he still hovered in the high sky and wasn’t knocked down like last time.
"He... he’s alright after that?"
Many first-time witnesses among the Central Battle Zone’s special forces couldn’t hide their shock.
"Is he even human?"
"Wait, didn’t you realize that old man could control thunder? What realm is he in?"
"Damn, my understanding has been overturned. After over thirty years of hard training, just when I thought I reached Energy Transformation Realm Fourth Grade and became a master, I find out there are people who cultivate. How the hell am I supposed to compete?"
The vast majority of Martial Cultivators were stunned by this scene, and also awakened by this person’s helpless outburst, their spirits taking a massive hit.
Indeed, everyone was diligently practicing martial arts, and yet, why had some started cultivating?
It’s like cheating!
Whether it was Yang Fei or Zhuge Cang, the strength and methods displayed by these two far exceeded the understanding of these Martial Cultivators, and the impact on them was significant.
"Hahaha, exactly, exhilarating!"
A loud laugh suddenly echoed from above.
Yang Fei, holding a dark wooden stick in one hand, spread his arms, a faint golden glow spinning around his body, and he exclaimed with joy.
"Old man, come again, such techniques, bring them more, hahaha, too thrilling!" Yang Fei stared at Zhuge Cang excitedly, the previous killing intent in his eyes replaced with much anticipation.
As he expected, the Power of Thunder and Lightning indeed could refine his body, making his body stronger.
On the other side, Zhuge Cang was too shocked to speak.
His most powerful technique, the Power of Thunder and Lightning, actually caused no harm to this young man?
And what was that faint golden glow that had just emanated from his body?
How come it somewhat resembled the Golden Body Refining described in the ancient text fragments?
Amidst his shock, Zhuge Cang felt his heart sinking even more.
This young man’s combat strength seemed a bit higher than before.
The key issue was that his own condition was not sufficient to sustain many more attacks like that.
Moreover, that type of attack was useless against the lad.
"Come on, old man, give me a few more!" Yang Fei stared intensely at Zhuge Cang, seeing him both as a dead man yet also as a benefactor who could bring him great advantages.
"Boy, do you really think I cannot handle you? Here, I am a god, die!"
Though startled inside, Zhuge Cang remained composed. He waved his hand, and a fierce wind arose within the Yunwu Mountain Valley.
The Thousand Mechanism Array was still in place, providing him with power to borrow.
Even more, as he moved, the Spiritual Energy flowing toward the Fusang Wood was disrupted, no longer as wild as before.
In the terrifying pressure, as Zhuge Cang waved his hand downward, a huge palm imprint slowly appeared in the void, becoming clearer and clearer.
Seeing that the Power of Thunder and Lightning seemed unable to harm Yang Fei, but instead greatly benefitted the lad, he resolutely abandoned his most proficient power and chose the most neutral and common technique, attempting to suppress Yang Fei with his strong control over the area.
This move indeed proved effective.
Compared to facing the even more terrifying Power of Thunder and Lightning, Yang Fei feared this all-encompassing oppressive force more. Watching the huge palm imprint fall, he concentrated his True Yuan around his body, and as the Protective Gang Qi formed, he punched towards the enormous palm.
Poof!
A muffled loud sound.
The giant palm was pierced through, creating a large hole.
But Yang Fei, hanging in mid-air, plummeted to the ground at an astonishing speed, crashing into the valley with a loud thud.
Dust and debris flew up, smoke and dust rising everywhere.
Yang Fei’s mouth dripped with a trace of fresh blood as he sprang out from the deep pit he had crashed into.
So powerful!
Without Qin Yanyang fighting alongside him, facing Zhuge Cang alone who utilized the power of the Thousand Mechanism Array, he indeed was no match.
Luckily, his own estimate was not wrong, this old geezer’s use of this tactic was hugely draining, the power of the move he had just used was much weaker compared to when he had faced both him and Qin Yanyang.
"Kill him!"
From high above, Zhuge Cang’s roar dropped down.
In an instant, the seven Innate Masters from the Hidden Sect who gathered around rushed toward Yang Fei.
Coming from the Hidden Sect, they naturally had much more understanding of high-level combat powers than the common folk, and the clash between Yang Fei and Zhuge Cang did not intimidate them.
Seven Innates acted simultaneously, and before even reaching him, Fist Power and Palm Force swept wildly through the air, along with Sword Qi and Saber Energy that tore through the air with lethal force.
These Hidden Sect Innate Realms, compared to the secular Innate Realms, were more adept at manipulating power for combining long-range and close-combat attacks.
Although Yang Fei was strong, he dared not overlook the attack of the Innate Realms. His Protective Gang Qi was fully activated, and his solid, tough body even emitted a faint golden light that seemed to form a shield.
Boom, boom, boom!
Several forces bombarded the area in front of Yang Fei, managing only to get as close as one and a half meters from his body, after which the Fist Power and Palm Force dissipated, unable to break through his Protective Gang Qi.
Even the solidified Sword Qi and Saber Energy, upon contact with Yang Fei’s body, burst apart, unable to harm his body.
Seeing this, the expressions of the few Hidden Sect Innate Masters drastically changed.
How could this be?
Even a Divine Travel Realm master could not refine their body defense to this extent, could they?
To be able to withstand the attacks from Innate Realm masters with his physical body, this was downright defying the natural order!