Chapter 444: The Great Battle with Gu Xuanming

Jiang Feng looked up toward the direction of the mountain top, did not hurry to continue upward, but stood in place, his gaze calmly sweeping the surrounding forest.

He clearly felt a strong energy wave emanating from the summit.

"Come out, Gu Sect Leader."

Jiang Feng said lightly, his voice echoing in the silent forest.

As soon as the words fell, the surrounding temperature suddenly dropped, cold winds gusted, as if countless ghostly shadows were writhing.

Two figures, like specters, emerged from the shadows of the forest, one after another standing not far in front of Jiang Feng.

It was Gu Xuanming and Ma Cheng.

"Master, he is Jiang Feng!"

Ma Cheng stepped forward immediately, pointing at Jiang Feng.

"He is the one who ruined my plan and almost killed me!"

Gu Xuanming lifted his head, for the first time seriously appraising Jiang Feng.

"Indeed, he lives up to the true transmission of that old ghost Xuan Yuan."

Gu Xuanming slowly spoke, a cold smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

"At such a young age, you have already entered the Half-step Wu Zun Realm, and even my beloved Scaly Earthworm Gu is no match for you."

Jiang Feng heard this, a mocking curve lifting the corner of his mouth.

"No wonder I sensed a foul stench as soon as I entered this mountain. So the Gu Wang Sect has been this way for years, polluting the beautiful scenery into a haze of death, no surprise it becomes a street rat everyone shouts to beat."

Gu Xuanming heard Jiang Feng's words, yet his face showed no sign of anger; instead he calmly tried to persuade.

"You are of the Kunlun True Transmission, gifted, with boundless future prospects; why must you clash with our Gu Wang Sect?"

"Since thirty years ago, our Gu Wang Sect suffered a devastating blow from the old ghost Xuan Yuan, nearly facing annihilation; for many years we have hidden our names, never rejoining the world's disputes."

"Better to end it today; you and I shall keep to our own waters. Our Gu Wang Sect truly does not wish to engage in endless conflict with Kunlun Not Die Not Rest."

Jiang Feng's strength far exceeded his expectations, and combined with the Kunlun Sect's vast righteous Qi that specifically counters his Gu Technique, if a fight broke out, he might not gain the advantage.

Moreover, he had more important matters to attend to, no need to wrestle with Jiang Feng here.

Jiang Feng shook his head.

"No. My Master once said, eradicate evil completely. Your Gu Wang Sect's crooked path must be eliminated."

Thirty years ago, Master Xuan Yuan Zhenren failed to completely eradicate the Gu Wang Sect, allowing Gu Xuanming to escape by luck, which has always been Master's regret.

Hearing this, Gu Xuanming's calm vanished, his eyes instantly turning ice‑cold and bone‑chilling.

"So, you think you can solve me?"

He was, after all, a near‑hundred‑year‑old monster; although he was gravely wounded by Master Xuan Yuan Zhenren back then, he had spent these years cultivating in seclusion, and while Jiang Feng is a Half-step Wu Zun, he might still possess the power for a decisive battle.

Golden light flickered instantly over Jiang Feng's body, his tone carrying a hint of disdain.

"You may try."

"Shameless bragging!"

Gu Xuanming let out a cold snort, murderous intent surging in his eyes.

Before the words finished, his figure instantly vanished from the spot, leaving only a faint black afterimage.

Jiang Feng's gaze tightened, his internal true Qi circulated, the Subdue Dragon Prison King Secret instantly unfolded.

"Buzz!"

An invisible surge of energy radiated from Jiang Feng, the surrounding air humming loudly.

His perception rose to the extreme; although he could not see Gu Xuanming's form, he could clearly feel the surrounding energy fluctuations.

Suddenly Jiang Feng sharply twisted his body, his right hand forming a fist, blazing with fierce Golden Light, striking toward the empty space on his left.

"Boom!"

A massive blast, the Golden Light collided with black mist, erupting a powerful energy wave.

Gu Xuanming's figure emerged from the void, a hint of surprise on his face.

"Interesting."

Gu Xuanming let out a cold laugh, his form shifted again, turning into several afterimages that attacked Jiang Feng from different directions.

Jiang Feng remained unhurried, his movements light and graceful like a leisurely stroll, easily evading Gu Xuanming's successive attacks.

"Bang bang bang!"

The two exchanged blows for dozens of rounds in an instant, producing repeated thunderous sounds.

Gu Xuanming grew increasingly alarmed, realizing Jiang Feng's strength far surpassed his expectations.

Jiang Feng's true Qi was exceedingly pure, bearing strong righteous Qi that specifically counters his dark Gu power; moreover, Jiang Feng's footwork was swift and his defense impenetrable, his attacks could not wound him at all.

"Heir of the old ghost Xuan Yuan, truly lives up to the name!"

Gu Xuanming thought to himself, his eyes growing heavier.

He knew that if the fight continued this way, he would gain nothing and must resort to stronger means.

"Since you insist on courting death, don't blame me for being impolite!"

Gu Xuanming let out a cold snort, suddenly stepping back several paces, widening the distance from Jiang Feng.

He swiftly formed seals with both hands, muttering obscure incantations; the black mist around him surged instantly, flooding outward like a tide, enveloping the entire area.

Jiang Feng's gaze tightened; he could sense countless tiny Gu Insects hidden within the black mist.

"Subdue Dragon Prison King Secret!"

Jiang Feng let out a low roar, his internal true Qi roared wildly, golden light flared explosively, forming a massive golden shield that enveloped him.

"Buzz buzz buzz!"

The Gu Insects in the black mist battered the golden shield frantically, producing a dense clatter.

Gu Xuanming saw Jiang Feng manage to block his Gu Insect assault, a hint of surprise appearing on his face.

"You think this can block me?"

He waved both hands, and the black mist Suddenly coalesced into dozens of black Poison Snakes, rushing at Jiang Feng.

Jiang Feng's eyes turned cold, and the Kun Long Power within his body began to surge.

Golden true qi, infused with abundant Kun Long Power, transformed into a Golden Dragon Shadow, charging at the black Poison Snakes.

Golden Dragon Shadow opened its massive Mouth, emitting a deafening Dragon Chant; the Dragon Might in the sound made those black Poison Snakes halt instantly, a trace of fear appearing in their eyes.

"Rend!"

Golden Dragon Shadow, like a ferocious tiger descending the Mountain, instantly surged into the black Poison Snakes.

Under the attack of Kun Long Power, the black Poison Snakes had no resistance at all, scattering and turning into countless tiny Gu Insects, which were instantly vaporized by The Golden Light.

"What?"

Gu Xuanming's complexion changed dramatically, and an incredulous Divine expression flashed in his eyes.

"What kind of power is this? It even contains Dragon Might?"

"It seems that without going full‑scale, I can't deal with you."

Gu Xuanming took a deep breath, his eyes becoming exceedingly cold, and the aura around him began to rise sharply.

The black mist that had been swirling around him grew even denser, and even began to coalesce into substance.

Jiang Feng sensed the change in Gu Xuanming's aura, his gaze narrowing with a playful hint.

"Oh? Finally about to reveal your true strength?"

Gu Xuanming's aura continued to rise, the black mist coalescing into a massive Gu Insect illusion, hovering behind him.

"Jiang Feng, you forcing me to employ Weapon‑Sovereign‑level power is actually your honor."

Gu Xuanming's voice grew even colder, carrying an air of lofty authority.

"From now on, I will make you know what true Despair is!"