Chapter 176: The Fusion on the Soul, Gu Qiu's Sacred Body!

Bang!

In front of Fang Xu and Gu Qiu, the documents under Kong Jie's overwhelming momentum were directly crushed into powder, and the ground beneath their feet cracked inch by inch!

Not only that, under Kong Jie's momentum, other things around the Administrative Hall began to show signs of breaking; seeing this, Lao Xun hurriedly ran trembling toward the rear courtyard.

"Elder!"

"Elder, it's not good!"

"That madman is going to tear down the Administrative Hall!"

"Elder!"

Lao Xun's shout startled all the disciples in the Administrative Hall.

A thin, middle-aged man resembling a scholar, with a beautiful man's beard, heard the shout and came running out in a panic.

This middle-aged man is precisely the Elder of the Administrative Hall, named Xie Tong.

"Xun Xiang, what are you saying?"

The remaining Administrative Hall main hall, under the pressure of this momentum, emitted creaking sounds, as if it would collapse completely at any moment.

Receiving the identity token, Xing Ming looked toward the Administrative Hall Elder Xie Tong beside him and said: "Elder Brother Xie, deduct as many contribution points as you need; if insufficient, let her owe it."

Xun Xiang was stunned for a moment, then hurriedly responded and ran out.

His entire aura surged again!

Boom!

A soaring surge of killing intent directly lifted the roof of the Administrative Hall main hall, and everything around was as if bombarded by artillery!

"Creak!"

"If you're a man, come with me to the Immortal Martial Arena!"

Noticing that Gu Qiu was still holding Fang Xu's arm at this moment, Xing Ming roughly understood the cause, turned and walked toward Kong Jie, slowly extending his palm.

Xie Tong hurried over, glanced at the destroyed Administrative Hall, thought for a moment, then directly took Kong Jie's identity token and erased all the contribution points on it.

Seeing Fang Xu still able to speak so calmly under his aura's pressure, Kong Jie became furious!

This sword light directly shattered Kong Jie's aura, which was like a collapsing mountain!

"Xing Ming Shibo... it's because of me."

With his aura broken by Xing Ming, Kong Jie's gaze fixed firmly on Fang Xu before her.

Law Enforcement Hall Elder Xing Ming!

Xing Ming is the only elder on the entire Immortal Isle, besides the mysterious president, who can make Kong Jie somewhat wary.

Clang!

Just as Fang Xu thought he and Gu Qiu would be buried under the Administrative Hall's main hall, a cold voice came!

"Is Kong Shijie going to tear this place down?"

Seeing Xie Tong, Xun Xiang hurriedly went up to him and shouted.

"Quickly go to the Law Enforcement Hall and request Elder Xing Ming!"

Xie Tong's face changed, and he hurriedly asked: "Have we recently provoked her in our Administrative Hall?"

"Wait!"

"Elder, Kong Shijie, it's that madman Kong Shijie!"

"Stop!"

Kong Jie glared angrily at Xing Ming, seeming somewhat unwilling.

The man wore a black tight-fitting long robe, his head covered with strange inscriptions, looking extremely eerie.

Kong Jie's peculiar preference is obviously no secret on the Immortal Isle, especially regarding her and Gu Qiu's affair.

At this moment, Gu Qiu stepped out from behind Fang Xu.

"Creak!"

The two's auras clashed; Fang Xu's was mainly for self-defense, while Kong Jie's was different—his aura was like an untamed wild horse, without the slightest restraint, ravaging the entire Administrative Hall main hall!

Hearing "magic cave," Kong Jie's face rarely showed a trace of fear, then she angrily threw her identity token over.

"Hurry up!"

Accompanying the voice came a sword light containing extreme killing intent!

The entire Administrative Hall main hall now has one-third of its area forcibly crushed by her aura, with large amounts of buildings and furniture turned to powder.

Yet Xing Ming calmly said: "Do you believe I won't imprison you in the magic cave for several more years?"

Fang Xu said nothing, directly turning his gaze toward Kong Jie.

Seeing her, Xing Ming's cold expression eased slightly.

All smoke and clouds dispersed; at the entrance of the Administrative Hall's main hall, which was about to collapse, walked in a bald man about seven chi tall.

In the Administrative Hall main hall, Fang Xu had already pulled Gu Qiu behind him, firmly withstanding Kong Jie's overwhelming aura with his two-layer Dao foundation!

Xing Ming blocked her path, slowly stepped to the middle between Fang Xu and Kong Jie, glanced at the chaotic Administrative Hall, and said to Fang Xu: "What caused this dispute?"

"Then why did this madman come to our Administrative Hall to cause trouble?"

Under the pressure of Kong Jie's overwhelming aura, Fang Xu slowly spoke.

Xun Xiang shook his head.

"Kong Jie, you've gone mad!?"

After saying this, she turned directly to leave.

"Just... just this, I'll make up the shortfall myself."

Recently, because of the house-demolition incident, Kong Jie had beaten him, so Xie Tong dared not let her owe contribution points again.

Helplessly handing over the identity token to Xing Ming, Xie Tong let out a faint sigh.

The elder of the Ascension Immortal Assembly, who had been beaten by a disciple not long ago, now nearly had his home torn apart—truly enough to lose face.

But what can be done about it?

Who let them be a sacred body, a pervert?

"Kid, I'll be waiting for you at the Immortal Martial Arena—don't let me look down on you."

Snatching his identity token from Xing Ming's hand, Kong Jie coldly turned and walked away.

Watching her retreating figure, Xing Ming rubbed his head with a headache, turned, and looked at Fang Xu, saying:

"You're called Fang Xu?"

Fang Xu clasped his hands: "Paying respects……Elder."

"Call me Uncle Master." Xing Ming said: "Your master, Chu Ren Di, is my junior martial brother."

"Our Law Enforcement Hall lineage has few members."

Upon hearing this, Fang Xu quickly spoke again: "Fang Xu pays respects to Uncle Master!"

Xing Ming nodded, then his expression grew somewhat solemn: "Kong Jie is a madman; once she sets her sights on you, your days on Immortal Island won't be easy."

Fang Xu gave a bitter smile.

I hadn't even planned to provoke her—she came looking for me herself.

"Uncle Master, what should I do now?" Fang Xu asked: "What is the Immortal Martial Platform?"

Xing Ming sighed: "The Immortal Martial Platform is usually where Immortal Island disciples spar; Kong Jie inviting you there means she wants to fight you properly."

Fang Xu nodded—turns out it's just a martial training ground.

"Fang Xu, hear this advice from Uncle Master: you'd better not go to the Immortal Martial Platform." Xing Ming said solemnly: "Although Kong Jie wouldn't dare kill you, she's a madman—beating you into serious injury, leaving you bedridden for a year or more, is very possible."

Gu Qiu also quickly grabbed Fang Xu's arm, saying:

"Fang Xu, absolutely don't go!"

"All over Immortal Island, many elders have a headache over Kong Senior Sister!"

"She is a Xuan Yang Sacred Body—once she starts fighting, she doesn't know how to hold back."

Sacred Body?

Xuan Yang Sacred Body?

Fang Xu's expression turned somewhat strange; when he was at Ti Lan Shan, he saw a man possessing a Yin Xiao Sacred Body, and now he's encountered a woman with a Xuan Yang Sacred Body—truly, the Creator likes to play.

Whether a martial artist at the Elemental Martial Realm with a sacred body can be defeated is still uncertain.

But if I don't go, given Kong Jie's arrogant nature, trouble will surely follow endlessly.

If I want to live peacefully on Immortal Island from now on, this fight must happen!

"Uncle Master, I must go to the Immortal Martial Platform." Fang Xu said.

Upon hearing this, Xing Ming frowned slightly, but recalling Chu Ren Di's previous letter mentioning Fang Xu's practice of ancient martial arts, he didn't continue to stop him, instead saying: "What realm are you currently in?"

Fang Xu clasped his hands: "Second Realm of Martial Veneration."

"Second Realm of Martial Veneration……" Xing Ming murmured, then nodded: "Alright, Uncle Master will accompany you to the Immortal Martial Platform—if you're no match, I can also block that madman for you."

"Uncle Master Xing……" Gu Qiu looked worried.

"Girl, this fight Fang Xu cannot avoid." Xing Ming glanced at her lightly: "Unless you leave Fang Xu."

"I……" Gu Qiu's expression darkened slightly, and just as she was about to speak, Fang Xu cut in: "This matter has nothing to do with you."

"I also want to test just how far my current strength can reach."

Gu Qiu shook her head slightly: "I know your strength is great, but Kong Senior Sister has already reached the Manifest Yang God realm, and she's a sacred body—you……"

"How would you know without trying?"

"Besides, isn't Uncle Master still here?"

Gu Qiu didn't know Fang Xu practiced ancient martial arts.

First Realm of Martial Veneration can already match the peak of Martial Veneration; now having reached the perfected Second Realm of Martial Veneration, the gap with the Elemental Martial Realm is hardly significant.

"Let's go."

Xing Ming led the two directly toward the Immortal Martial Platform.

When Kong Jie appeared at the Immortal Martial Platform, some disciples passing by saw her silhouette and instantly grew curious.

"Kong Senior Sister, what are you doing at the Immortal Martial Platform?"

"Could it be that more fearless senior brothers are challenging her again?"

"Or could it be that those senior brothers and sisters who've been in seclusion for years have emerged, seeking Kong Senior Sister to spar?"

"That must be it—otherwise, who would dare fight her?"

"Quick, call people—this is a rare great battle!"

"Tsk tsk tsk, just imagining Kong Senior Sister's violent appearance……"

"You kid, really hate your own life, daring to even think about her?"

"Alright, hurry and grab a good spot!"

……

The core disciples were both spreading the news of Kong Jie's arranged fight and rushing to the Immortal Martial Platform's spectator seats to grab good positions.

At the center of the Immortal Martial Platform, Kong Jie stood with arms crossed, silently waiting for Fang Xu's arrival.

On Immortal Island, upon receiving the news, numerous core disciples flew over in succession.

Even some idle elders rushed to the Immortal Martial Platform, preparing to observe this battle.

Kong Jie's cultivation had already reached the Manifest Yang God realm; her strength is not much inferior to that of ordinary elders.

In common terms, Manifest Yang God is considered late-stage Elemental Martial Realm cultivation; many elders on Immortal Island actually have peak Elemental Martial Realm cultivation.

But because Kong Jie is a Xuan Yang Sacred Body, when she erupts with full power, the sacred body grants her strength comparable to the peak of Elemental Martial Realm.

This resulted in phenomena such as Elder Xie Tong of the Affairs Hall, an elder at the peak of Elemental Martial Realm, being suppressed by Kong Jie.

For them, who are at the peak of the Elemental Martial Realm, having the opportunity to observe battles of an unusually similar level is greatly helpful for breaking through to the next realm.

The number of onlookers kept increasing, and even Jiang Feng and Old Yuan were drawn over at this time.

"Where is Fang Xiaozi?"

"With such a good opportunity, they wouldn't miss it, would they?"

On the viewing platform, Old Yuan looked around, seemingly unable to find Fang Xu's figure, feeling somewhat strange.

"Who exactly is Kong Shijie's opponent?"

"Look, Kong Shijie is already getting impatient—daring to make her wait this long, when they fight later it will surely be lively."

"Lively? Hopefully no one gets killed in the chaos..."

"That's right—nowadays, outside the Immortal Island, there are so many petty villains lurking around; we still need to be careful."

……

On the viewing platform, many disciples began to discuss heatedly.

Everyone's gaze occasionally flicked toward the entrance of the Immortal Martial Platform.

"Huh!? He's here!"

"Huh? Who is this?"

"Never seen him before—he looks quite young!"

"That's Elder Xing Ming, and he's accompanying him—could he be a disciple of the Law Enforcement Hall?"

……

The crowd on the viewing platform saw Fang Xu and Xing Ming slowly walk onto the Immortal Martial Platform, and they couldn't help but start discussing.

At the same time, in another corner of the viewing platform, Meng Hui and the other core disciples rescued by Fang Xu and Jiang Feng saw Fang Xu walking into the Immortal Martial Field and couldn't help but exclaim.

"Is it Fang Xu!?"

"Heavens, this kid wants to challenge Kong Shijie!?"

"It's over, it's over—this kid is definitely going to be crippled by Kong Shijie."

"Sigh, I originally wanted to find a chance to properly thank him, but now it's fine—Kong Shijie has made her move, so we don't need to intervene."

On the southwest side of the viewing platform, Gu Qiu walked with worried expression, glancing back every few steps as she stared at the center of the Immortal Martial Field, arriving before Jiang Feng.

"Gu Shimei, what's going on?" Jiang Feng frowned and spoke.

He also didn't understand how, in just one night, Fang Xu had ended up facing Kong Jie, that madwoman.

You should know Kong Jie is from the same era as him and Chu Ren Di.

If it weren't for Kong Jie's overly unrestrained and reckless behavior, the position of leadership in the Yu Guo Ascension Assembly would not even have come to him to sit.

"Sigh, it's because of me at this moment."

Gu Qiu also didn't want to say much—she now only worries whether Fang Xu can retreat unharmed from Kong Jie's hands.

In the center of the Immortal Martial Platform, seeing Fang Xu approach, Kong Jie revealed a faint sneer: "I thought you wouldn't dare come."

Fang Xu said nothing.

Beside him, Xing Ming directly spoke: "Kong Jie, this is the Immortal Island, this is the Immortal Martial Platform—you should know in your heart."

"If you strike too heavily, I will certainly imprison you in the Demon Cavern to reflect properly."

Hearing Xing Ming's words, Kong Jie's face flashed with a hint of disdain.

With battle intent rising in her heart, she wouldn't care even if someone wanted to chop off her head right now, let alone the Demon Cavern.

Seeing this, Xing Ming slowly retreated to the edge of the Immortal Martial Platform, his eyes fixed tightly on the two figures in the field, always ready to intervene.

Kong Jie clenched her fists, a hint of a feral smile appearing on her face, then she ripped off her clothes in one motion!

This is her style, and also a scene many male disciples on the Martial Training Platform look forward to.

But at this moment, after Kong Jie ripped off her clothes, she was actually wearing a set of black three-point treasure gear!

Ancient bronze skin, well-proportioned figure, straight and firm legs, paired with that set of treasure gear forged from unknown material—it looked full of metallic wildness.

Boom!

Without any probing, after Kong Jie ripped off her clothes, her entire body directly erupted with a terrifying heatwave!

Facing Kong Jie at this moment, Fang Xu's pupils contracted slightly, light flashed in his hand, and he directly summoned the black iron long staff!

Bang!

The instant the black iron long staff was gripped in his hand, Kong Jie opposite suddenly shot forward!

Her body like a cannonball fired from the barrel, her fist glowing with red light had already struck in front of Fang Xu—only then did the explosive sound arrive!

Enough to see that the speed of her burst had already surpassed the speed of sound!

Clang!

Fang Xu's black iron long staff swept horizontally, directly blocking Kong Jie's punch!

The material of the black iron long staff is hard—it hard-blocked Kong Jie's strike, merely bending slightly before instantly springing back!

Whoosh!

Fang Xu seized the moment, thrusting his long staff forward, directly aiming at Kong Jie's face!

Kong Jie did not dodge or evade; wearing strange gloves, her hand confidently grasped Fang Xu's thrusting staff—the tip was only one inch from her eyes!

Clang!

Clang!

After stopping Fang Xu's attack, she immediately jerked the black iron long staff hard, her other hand directly swinging a punch to smash the middle of the black iron long staff!

The terrifying explosive sound arrived, and Fang Xu's brows slightly furrowed.

What is this madwoman trying to do?

Is he trying to destroy his own black iron staff?

That's insane!

He's never seen anyone start by trying to destroy the opponent's weapon right from the beginning.

The violent force pounded the black iron staff with punch after punch, directly shaking and dragging Fang Xu's hands that gripped the staff!

Kong Jie curled her lips into a cold smile, flicked her wrist, and flung the black iron staff from Fang Xu's hand toward the distant spectator stands!

The spectators in that direction were so frightened they didn't even dare to block, directly leaping away to escape!

Boom!

The black iron staff instantly nailed itself into the hard stone wall, leaving only about a chi of length exposed outside.

"It's over. After just one exchange, that kid's weapon has been seized by Senior Sister Kong—he's utterly useless!"

"It's over, it's over. Next up, it's Elder Xing's turn to act."

"I thought it would be a spectacular battle, but I didn't expect... it's just a waste of time!"

"Let's go, back to cultivation."

……

On the stands, those who didn't know Fang Xu saw that after only two moves, his weapon had been knocked flying, and immediately felt the outcome was decided—some even prepared to stand up and leave.

In the center of the Immortal Martial Arena, Fang Xu, having lost his weapon, took a backward leap and looked at Kong Jie with a suspicious expression.

During the earlier exchange, although he hadn't expected Kong Jie to target his weapon, he had been somewhat careless.

But the strange force that shook his grip on the staff still caught his attention.

After all, no matter how lax his defense, he shouldn't have been disarmed twice in succession...

A flash of light appeared in his hand, and he directly summoned the Xuan Iron Heavy Sword.

"Yo! This kid switched weapons again."

"What's the use? His own weapon was shaken loose—what struggle does he have left?"

"It's just a broken sword—laughable."

……

Regarding Fang Xu pulling out a weapon again, these people were not optimistic.

Opposite him, Kong Jie also blinked slightly, then curled the corners of her mouth upward, advanced again, and directly grabbed toward the broken sword in Fang Xu's hand.

This time, Fang Xu had no intention of letting her take it easily.

The bronze broken sword in his hand chopped forward with the force of splitting Mount Hua, aimed at the rushing Kong Jie.

Facing such an attack, Kong Jie naturally dared not meet it head-on; after dodging with a flash, her figure flickered again, and a fist wrapped in scorching red light smashed directly toward Fang Xu's body.

This move of hers was meant to force Fang Xu to use the bronze broken sword to parry.

Facing this move, Fang Xu's heart and body stirred slightly, then he decided to go along with her intention—he wanted to see just how extraordinary Kong Jie's force, capable of shaking weapons from one's grip, truly was.

The bronze broken sword parried back; Kong Jie, seeing this, curled her lips upward, switched her fist to a claw, and in one motion seized the bronze broken sword in her hand, then clenched her left fist and punched straight at the sword's blade!

Boom!

A strange force instantly transmitted through the sword blade to Fang Xu's palm!

Boom!

Another punch came down!

That strange force transmitted again.

Although Fang Xu had already prepared himself, his palm still nearly got shaken loose at this moment!

It felt like...

Fang Xu carefully sensed.

Boom!

This punch came down, and his palm could no longer grip the sword hilt—it was directly shaken loose.

At this moment, Fang Xu suddenly had a faint realization.

Vibration!

Kong Jie's attack power carried a vibration of extremely high frequency.

Facing such vibration, it was very difficult for him to hold onto his weapon.

After once again shaking loose Fang Xu's weapon, Kong Jie had no intention of giving him time to retrieve another weapon—she immediately launched both fists into a violent assault!

Fang Xu slightly clenched his fists.

Since the opponent didn't want him to use weapons, then he wouldn't use them.

Meeting Kong Jie's scorching fist coming at him, Fang Xu felt no fear and threw a straight punch straight ahead!

The fist, wrapped in a substantial bronze-colored light, rapidly collided with Kong Jie's fist!

Boom!

Terrifying ripples spread from their point of contact, and the two combatants each retreated ten or more zhang.

The spectators on the stands were all dazed!

The black iron staff was shaken loose, Fang Xu took out the bronze broken sword.

The bronze broken sword was shaken loose, he actually bare-handedly clashed with Kong Jie's punch.

Just how many things does this guy know?

And his fist is also too hard, right?

You know, Kong Jie's strange glove on her hand is a treasure, not an ordinary glove.

Fang Xu's side, however, is truly a flesh-and-blood fist.

After the collision, Fang Xu clenched his fist, narrowed his eyes slightly, and directly behind him appeared a huge phantom of a demon ape.

Kong Jie is very difficult to deal with; if I don't get serious, I don't know when this fight will end.

Roar!

After the terrifying three-zhang demon ape phantom appeared, it quickly solidified, and a surging killing aura emanated from the demon ape.

This is a small trick Fang Xu comprehended after battling the Blood Stupa, utilizing his own killing aura properly.

The demon ape phantom's pair of blood-red eyes stared fixedly at Kong Jie in the distance, and in the next moment, it directly leapt high into the air following Fang Xu's figure.

A pair of huge fists smashed toward the place where Kong Jie was.

Boom!

The hard ground was blasted into a large crater by the demon ape's punch.

Kong Jie's figure had already dodged long before.

Looking at the three-zhang demon ape, a hint of excitement appeared in her eyes, and then she pressed her fists against her chest, the scorching aura on her body beginning to gradually heat up!

Whoosh!

Eventually, those scorching auras actually directly condensed into substantial flames!

Moreover, after these flames formed, they slowly drifted toward the sky behind her, gradually forming a crazy burning sun in the sky behind her!

Kong Jie's body also gradually turned the color of flames, until finally, the entire person was directly wrapped in flames!

The terrifying flames scorched and melted the ground of the martial arena.

Seeing this, Fang Xu's demon ape phantom behind him let out an explosive roar, completely ignoring the flames on Kong Jie's body, and directly charged forward with a flurry of punches!

For a moment, flames shot everywhere in the arena, and the tremendous roaring shook the surrounding spectator stands until they cracked!

At the edge of the martial arena, Xing Ming had already begun to condense blood-colored killing aura on his body, and behind him, a blood-colored long sword slowly coalesced into form, ready to strike and rescue at any moment.

The great sun phantom behind Kong Jie is the combination of his sacred body and special star chart; relying on this move, even Xie Tong at the peak of the Elemental Martial Realm is no match for him.

As the battle between the two sides grew increasingly violent, Fang Xu's demon ape phantom, though possessing supreme power, was continually eroded by the flames on the great sun behind Kong Jie, and eventually became somewhat disheveled from the burning.

At this moment, Kong Jie had already gone berserk, completely devoid of any thought of restraining her own power.

The great sun behind her grew larger and larger!

The surrounding temperature also grew higher and higher!

Eventually, the entire martial arena was enveloped by terrifying high heat; some disciples with cultivation only at the fifth level of Martial Venerable or below could no longer endure, and they all withdrew from the spectator stands, standing far away to watch.

On the Immortal Island, four streaks of light flashed by, and several white-clad elders with crane hair and childlike faces appeared on the spectator stands.

"Master."

Jiang Feng saw the arrivals and slightly cupped his hands toward the elder with a ruddy complexion, leaning on a withered wood cane.

This person is none other than his master, and also one of the five elders overseeing the Immortal Island, Lian Yao.

Lian Yao nodded: "Who provoked this crazy girl again?"

Jiang Feng smiled bitterly and cupped his hands: "It's a disciple I just brought back from Yu State."

Upon hearing this, Lian Yao curiously sized up Fang Xu, who was fighting Kong Jie in the arena, and murmured: "Is that the little guy practicing ancient martial arts you mentioned before?"

Jiang Feng nodded.

The other elder beside Lian Yao, short in stature and dark-skinned, upon hearing this, hurriedly approached and asked: "Junior nephew, you said that kid practices ancient martial arts?"

Jiang Feng cupped his hands: "Reporting to Uncle Sen, Fang Xu indeed practices ancient martial arts."

Upon hearing this, the black-faced elder immediately wanted to rush out.

"Lian Sen, don't rush yet; that kid can still hold on." Jiang Feng's master restrained the black-faced Lian Sen.

"Senior brother, we can't let them keep fighting; that crazy girl's current state is no joke—if she accidentally kills that kid, the loss would be great."

"Really, why did this kid provoke that girl for no reason..." Lian Sen muttered.

Upon hearing this, Gu Qiu, hiding behind Jiang Feng, spoke helplessly: "Master, Fang Xu is fighting Kong Shijie because of me..."

"Eh!?"

"Autumn girl, you're here too?"

Lian Sen saw Gu Qiu, startled and jumped, then complained: "You dead girl, seeing the master and still hiding!"

Gu Qiu lowered her head, came to Lian Sen's side, grabbed his arm and shook it a few times: "Master, if Fang Xu is in danger later, you can't just stand by!"

Lian Sen was shaken by her to the point of struggling to cope, and quickly laughed: "Girl, with us few here, we definitely won't let him come to harm."

"Lian Shidi, first take a good look."

Beside them, the other two elders who had previously appeared in the sect's main hall also spoke at this time.

Everyone focused their attention on Fang Xu and Kong Jie in the arena.

At this moment, Fang Xu was clearly at a disadvantage in the arena battle.

Because as the great sun behind Kong Jie grew larger, the temperature in the martial arena rose rapidly, and the demon ape phantom behind him was about to be scattered by this terrifying heat.

"Almost there..."

At the edge of the martial arena, Xing Ming, seeing this with a blood-colored shield covering his body, realized Fang Xu could not hold on much longer and immediately prepared to intervene.

On the spectator stand, Gu Qiu also hurriedly urged her master to prepare to act.

But just then, a black shadow suddenly emerged from behind Fang Xu!

This shadow was entirely composed of black liquid; after separating from Fang Xu's body, the black shadow, bearing that high temperature capable of melting rock, slowly stepped forward to stand before Kong Jie.

Seeing this eerie black shadow, Kong Jie, whose body was wrapped in flames, had the flames on her body stagnate!

Xing Ming was also stunned!

What is this?

Outgoing Yang God?

This shadow, separated from Fang Xu's body, very much resembles the Outgoing Yang God ability that only late-stage Elemental Martial Realm cultivators can possess.

But Fang Xu practices the ancient martial arts, currently only at the second level of Martial Venerable, hasn't even lost his soul, how could he possibly manifest an Outgoing Yang God?

In the astonished gazes of the crowd, the black silhouette standing before Kong Jie slowly extended a finger.

In the next moment, a strange black nine-foot Dao foundation phantom appeared beneath Kong Jie!

The black Dao foundation rapidly spewed out a large amount of black liquid!

These liquids surged forth like a flood, directly covering more than half of the Immortal Martial Platform!

The black liquid continued to surge, then rose into the air out of nowhere, and quickly formed a huge black sphere, enveloping both Fang Xu and Kong Jie inside.

Xing Ming frowned tightly; this scene before him made him lose his judgment instantly, unsure whether he should intervene to stop the two.

He looked toward Jiang Feng's position; Xing Ming was seeking the opinions of the several chief elders.

On the viewing platform, Lian Yao, Lian Sen, and the other two chief elders were all exchanging bewildered glances at this moment.

"Senior Brother, this matter..."

The three of them turned their gazes toward Lian Yao.

"It's fine, it should be nothing." Lian Yao slowly stroked his beard, his eyes fixed intently on the huge sphere in the arena.

Inside the sphere.

After Kong Jie and the Great Sun behind her were wrapped in the black Xuan water, the temperature gradually dropped.

Kong Jie, whose body had returned to normal, looked around at the pitch-black surroundings, her delicate brows slightly furrowed.

"Kid, what kind of technique is this?"

Shouting toward Fang Xu opposite her, Kong Jie immediately blasted a ring toward the black sky above her head.

But none of this had any effect.

The black Xuan water sphere gradually contracted, eventually directly swallowing the Great Sun behind Kong Jie bit by bit.

Kong Jie panicked—this Great Sun was her killing move, yet it had been silently devoured by this black liquid!

Moreover, she felt that this black liquid contained a gentle, cool sensation.

This sensation was gradually invading her body.

This is...

"Mmm-hmm~~~"

A thread of gentle coolness invaded her body, making her feel a comfort rising from the depths of her soul.

This comfort was like in the dog days of summer, when the heat makes your throat smoke, and suddenly you drink a sip of chilled spring water.

Kong Jie slowly closed her eyes.

At this moment, a figure also emerged from behind her.

This figure was fiery red.

Kong Jie didn't know why she had suddenly manifested her Yang Spirit, but she felt her soul wrapped in the black liquid, extremely comfortable!

After her soul emerged, it stood opposite Fang Xu's Xuan water soul.

The scorching flames on her body were gradually absorbed by Fang Xu's Xuan water soul; this direct comfort from the soul left Kong Jie utterly lost.

The scorching flames on her soul gradually faded, replaced by her soul regaining its luminous clarity.

Splash!

Splash!

The Xuan water soul, having absorbed a large amount of scorching energy, suddenly turned into a puddle of black water that fell to the ground, and then all the black water gradually retreated back into Fang Xu's body.

In the Immortal Martial Arena, the huge black sphere slowly dissipated, eventually vanishing completely.

The two figures reappeared before everyone's eyes.

But at this moment, Fang Xu had his eyes tightly closed, standing motionless.

Opposite him, Kong Jie lay on the ground, completely still.

Seeing this, Xing Ming flashed forward to Kong Jie's side; after a brief examination, he discovered she was merely exhausted and unconscious.

"Fang Xu?"

Xing Ming approached Fang Xu again, lowered his voice and called out, just as he was about to touch Fang Xu's body with his palm, a streak of light drifted by and directly blocked him.

"Senior Uncle."

Xing Ming saw who it was and quickly clasped his hands in respect.

The person who arrived was none other than Jiang Feng's master, Lian Yao.

"Xing Ming, nephew, don't move him for now." Observing Fang Xu, Lian Yao spoke.

Xing Ming clasped his hands again, then paid no further attention to Fang Xu, directly waving his hand to summon two disciples from the Law Enforcement Hall, ordering them to carry Kong Jie to Lian Sen.

"Senior Uncle Sen, take a look."

Lian Sen bent down, gripped Kong Jie's wrist, and a strand of cyan energy flowed into her body; after a long while—

"Huh?"

A hint of astonishment appeared on Lian Sen's face, then he gripped Kong Jie's other wrist and examined it thoroughly.

"How strange... how strange!"

"The excess yang fire in this wild girl's body has actually been neutralized to a considerable extent!"

Muttering to himself, he slowly stood up, looked toward Fang Xu in the Immortal Martial Platform, then waved his hand and said: "Take this girl back; she's fine."

A great battle ended with Kong Jie falling into unconsciousness.

On the viewing platform, all the disciples at this moment were gazing at Fang Xu in the arena.

To them, Kong Jie's strength could be called the foremost among the Immortal Island disciples.

After all, she and many of the Immortal Island elders were contemporaries, and her strength even surpassed some of the elders.

On the island, aside from the few chief elders who often secluded themselves, only Xing Ming could slightly surpass her.

Now, a newcomer like Fang Xu had actually defeated Kong Jie—this was somewhat beyond everyone's expectations.

In another corner of the stands, Meng Ding and several others witnessed the entire battle, watching as Kong Jie was carried away, and Meng Ding couldn't help but swallow his saliva.

"Senior Brother Meng, should we still properly entertain Junior Brother Fang?" Su Hongyu said suddenly.

Liang Queming beside him rolled his eyes directly: "Entertain his ass?!"

"Didn't you see Senior Sister Kong being beaten by that brat and carried out?"

"Even all of us together aren't his match."

The remaining few quickly nodded in agreement.

They didn't want to be abused!

Looking at Fang Xu's figure, Meng Ding hesitated for a moment and said: "No, we must entertain him!"

Hearing this, the people beside him were instantly stunned.

"Senior Brother Meng, are you crazy?"

Meng Ding shook his head with a smile: "Although this brat saved our lives, he also embarrassed us in front of Gu Valley's junior sister, and I can't swallow this anger."

"We definitely can't beat him in a fight, but we can entertain him in another way."

Su Hongyu blinked slightly: "What way?"

Meng Ding smiled mysteriously: "Get him drunk!"

Hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up instantly!

Yeah!

We can't beat him in a fight, so let's settle it at the wine table—get him drunk!

On the Immortal Martial Platform, Fang Xu was still immersed in some mysterious state at this moment.

If he knew at this moment that six people planned to get him drunk, he would surely utter that timeless saying.

You guys already have a death wish!

But now he has no mind to think about this, because he absorbed a large amount of Yang Fire from Kong Jie's body, and at this moment a wonderful change is occurring inside his body.

The Yang Fire inside Kong Jie's body is generated by her own Xuan Yang Sacred Body.

It is also because of her female body, yet she bears the Xuan Yang Sacred Body, this extreme yang constitution, which caused her irritable temperament and that special habit.

Now, because Fang Xu's Xuan Water Soul accidentally absorbed a large amount of Yang Fire from her body.

These Yang Fires that constitute the Xuan Yang Sacred Body cannot dissipate inside Fang Xu's body, and instead slowly gathered on his second-layer Dao Foundation.

Feeling this, Fang Xu immediately decided to take advantage of the situation and use these Yang Fires to construct his third-layer Dao Foundation.

Think it, do it—at this moment he is mobilizing a large amount of primordial energy, such as these Yang Fires, letting them continuously grow!

After these Yang Fires continuously gathered on the second-layer Dao Foundation platform, they gradually formed a layer of fire-red Dao Foundation only about an inch thick!

Success!

Seeing the fire-red Dao Foundation appear at that moment, Fang Xu was overjoyed and quickly tried to gather more energy to strengthen the Dao Foundation platform.

But at this moment he discovered that the Dao Foundation platform formed by these Yang Fires, as primordial energy was injected, actually showed a sign of instability!

This phenomenon directly frightened Fang Xu into stopping the energy injection.

After a careful investigation, he discovered that it seemed to be because the Yang Fire energy was too weak, making the third-layer Dao Foundation platform still not very stable.

This thing seems just like rolling a snowball—when it starts small, you can only roll it slowly, pushing gently; once you push hard, very hard, you'll roll this snowball embryo into a mess.

No rush, no rush!

Comforting himself, he prepared to wait until the third-layer Dao Foundation grew a bit larger before attempting to strengthen it further.

Consciousness returned to his body, Fang Xu slowly opened his eyes and immediately saw Lian Yu in front of him.

"Awake?" Lian Yu asked with a chuckle.

Fang Xu dared not be negligent, quickly clasped his hands: "Disciple pays respects to Elder."

He did not know Lian Yu's identity.

But the other's attire was the same as that of the two chief elders he had seen before in the sect hall.

He guessed the other should also be a chief elder.

"I am Lian Yu, Chief Elder of the Immortal Island." Lian Yu introduced himself with a chuckle.

Upon hearing this, Fang Xu quickly clasped his hands again: "Paying respects to Chief Elder."

Lian Yu nodded, then curiously said: "Old man observes your aura has increased significantly—did you break through?"

Fang Xu hesitated slightly, then nodded: "Lucky breakthrough."

A flash of surprise passed through Lian Yu's eyes.

Previously, Immortal Island had a disciple who walked the ancient martial path, but that disciple only reached the third level of Martial Sovereign before his lifespan ended.

Although his combat power matched that of late-stage Martial Emperors, he ultimately failed.

Fang Xu's previous strength was the second level of Martial Sovereign, and now he has broken through again—doesn't that mean he has already reached the level of that Immortal Island disciple before?

The key is that Fang Xu is still young!

And according to Jiang Feng's earlier transmitted message, Fang Xu has been on the ancient martial path for less than a year!

Thinking of this, Lian Yu's usually calm heart suddenly trembled!

Perhaps... Immortal Island will truly give birth to one or more mighty ones who walk the ancient martial path!

"Excellent!"

A hint of smile appeared on Lian Yu's face, then he said: "Come, old man will take you to gradually meet the other few Chief Elders of my Immortal Island."

Following Lian Yu to the观战台, Fang Xu saw Lian Sen and two other Chief Elders.

After Lian Yu's introduction, Fang Xu discovered that the five Chief Elders of Immortal Island are named after Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth.

Gu Qiu's master is called Lian Sen, a master skilled in the path of丹medicine.

The other two are Lian Miao and Lian Yan.

After paying respects to both, Fang Xu turned to Lian Sen and cupped his hands, saying: "Commander, you don't know about Gu Qiu's matter?"

Lian Sen was slightly startled, then realized Fang Xu was referring to the matter of Gu Qiu and Kong Jie.

He immediately laughed: "Youngster, affairs between juniors, as long as they don't violate the Iron Laws of the Ascension Assembly, we commanders naturally won't intervene."

"But they're both women..."

"What's wrong with them being women?" Facing Fang Xu's gaze, Lian Sen retorted.

Fang Xu was momentarily speechless.

"Youngster, I won't oppose Qiu Tou's and Kong Jie's matter, nor will I oppose your matter with Qiu Tou."

Seeing his smile, Fang Xu suppressed the urge to rush forward and punch him.

"Hehe... alright, Fang Xu, don't get angry."

"These rules of the Immortal Island were set by the Sect Leader; we have no authority to change them."

"Alright, if there's nothing else, go back to cultivate."

Lian Yao spoke with a smile.

"Master, the disciple wishes to take his leave." In the crowd, Jiang Feng suddenly spoke.

"Take leave?" Lian Yao was stunned for a moment, then nodded: "Also fine, you're needed in Yu State, go back."

Jiang Feng bore heavy responsibilities; though master and disciple hadn't seen each other in a long time, Lian Yao didn't urge him to stay.

Jiang Feng left.

With his strength, if he left alone, those mysterious martial artists tasked with interception outside could do nothing to him.

Fang Xu and Gu Qiu brought the Old Ape and the Long Dragon back to the mountain valley encampment.

The Affairs Hall had been dismantled by Kong Jie, and in the short term it likely couldn't help him build a dwelling, so for now he could only stay at Gu Qiu's place.

"Young Fang, your strength has already surpassed mine."

Before the stone table, the Old Ape looked at Fang Xu with a somewhat complex expression and said.

Thinking back, he had brought Fang Xu out from deep within Tilan Mountain; at that time, Fang Xu was a Martial Apprentice, and he was a Martial Venerable.

Along the way, he had protected Fang Xu.

Later, due to that great battle at Huayang Mountain, his qi and blood were exhausted, nearing death and dissolution, it was Fang Xu who saved him and enabled him to break through the Great Demon realm.

After breaking through the Great Demon realm, the Old Ape thought he could finally protect Fang Xu for a while again.

Never did he expect that, not long after, Fang Xu's strength had already surpassed his own.

The Old Ape felt somewhat moved.

This feeling was like that of parents and elders who constantly worry about their children not eating well or living poorly, wanting to shield them from wind and rain as much as possible.

Then, in the blink of an eye, he realized the child had grown up and no longer needed him.

Sensing the Old Ape's emotion, Fang Xu grasped his large hand and smiled: "Ape Uncle, no matter how strong I become, I am still your junior."

The Old Ape was slightly startled, then laughed heartily as he patted his hand, his face full of gratification.

The four chatted for a long time, and time came to evening.

The Old Ape and the Long Dragon returned to the Fengya Villa, while Gu Qiu pestered Fang Xu to cook her some delicious meals, for which she didn't hesitate to pull out some of her own cultivated medicinal herb seedlings to use as seasoning.

After eating and drinking their fill, the two were enjoying the moon in front of the bamboo hut when a figure appeared before the bamboo hut.

Upon seeing the visitor, Gu Qiu's expression changed instantly.

Fang Xu also frowned and stood up, looking at the person before him and said: "Senior Sister, still insisting on entanglement?"

Kong Jie's gaze locked tightly onto Fang Xu, completely ignoring Gu Qiu beside him.

"That thing you used during the day made me very comfortable; let's do it again."

Fang Xu: "???"

Gu Qiu didn't care whether he agreed or not, directly tearing off her clothes to reveal her striking figure, then began condensing her own Yang Fire, summoning the Great Sun forth.

"Wait a moment!"

Fang Xu quickly shouted: "Kong Senior Sister, can we change the location?"

This valley was something Gu Qiu had built at great cost; he feared Kong Jie would destroy this place.

Hearing this, Kong Jie glanced around: "Really troublesome."

"I'll wait for you in that small grove over there."

Saying that, he directly twisted his posture and walked toward the small grove in the distance.

"Fang Xu..."

Gu Qiu still wanted to say something, but Fang Xu spoke: "I'll go and come back right away."

Flashing to follow Kong Jie to the small grove, Kong Jie directly said: "Begin."

The Great Sun behind reappeared, its scorching energy baking the surrounding trees and wild grass to death.

A flaming divine soul separated from Kong Jie's body.

Wherever the divine soul passed, the withered wild grass instantly ignited.

Seeing this, Fang Xu hesitated not at all, directly separating his own Xuan Water Soul.

Black Xuan Water gradually covered the surroundings, then formed a sphere enveloping both of them.

The Xuan Water Soul absorbed the Yang Fire on Kong Jie's divine soul, a comfortable sensation arose, and Kong Jie couldn't help but emit a series of moans.

Her Xuan Yang Divine Soul began slowly walking toward Fang Xu's Xuan Water Soul, ultimately directly embracing the Xuan Water Soul!

So comfortable!

Kong Jie's divine soul couldn't help but tremble!

At this moment, Fang Xu also shuddered violently!

This fusion of divine soul and divine soul was far more direct than any physical pleasure.

With a large amount of yin fire being absorbed, the flames on Kong Jie's soul gradually faded, eventually returning to transparency once more.

The black Xuan water retreated back into Fang Xu's body, and Kong Jie closed her eyes, thoroughly enjoying it.

After a long while, she slowly opened her eyes, a hint of lingering satisfaction on her face as she said: "This time I should be able to hold out for a while; next time I'll come find you again."

Having said that, she left directly.

On Fang Xu's side, after the Xuan water soul returned to his body, he immediately separated a large amount of yin fire, such as the third layer of Dao Ji.

With the addition of this yin fire, the third layer of Dao Ji, which had previously been one cun, grew to over two cun.

Fang Xu tried, but found he still could not forcibly elevate the third layer of his soul using primordial energy.

He could only shake his head helplessly and returned to the bamboo hut.

Seeing him return, Gu Qiu's expression was somewhat unpleasant, and she ignored him.

Fang Xu approached and gave an awkward smile: "What's wrong?"

Gu Qiu glanced at him disdainfully: "Already finished so soon?"

Fang Xu was puzzled: "What do you mean?"

Gu Qiu said angrily: "I heard everything—Kong Shijie's voice really is soul-stirring..."

Fang Xu was somewhat speechless: "You misunderstood—I was helping her cultivate."

Kong Jie's body is that of a Xuan Yang constitution; her yin fire is too strong for her to suppress on her own.

The Xuan water soul can absorb her yin fire, alleviating her pain—saying it's helping her cultivate is not an exaggeration.

"Hoh... what a noble act of helping her cultivate—would you like me to help you cultivate too?" Gu Qiu turned around with a sly, squinting smile.

Seeing her devilish smile, Fang Xu touched his nose, took a step back, and waved his hand: "Not needed for now."

Gu Qiu angrily tossed over a porcelain bottle: "Take it."

Fang Xu took the bottle and asked curiously: "What is this?"

"Something good." Gu Qiu said, hands behind her back, head swaying as she walked toward the bamboo hut.

Fang Xu returned to his room, opened the porcelain bottle, and took a look.

Inside lay a three-colored medicinal pill.

He brought the pill to his nose and sniffed; he could only roughly judge that it seemed to contain some detoxifying substance, along with some potent tonic herbs.

What is this pill for?

Still curious, he swallowed the pill.

As for Gu Qiu, he still trusted her.

Over the next few days, Gu Qiu gave him a pill each day and kept asking him to make something delicious to eat.

Until February 15 arrived; after they had lunch, Gu Qiu came to Fang Xu with a solemn expression and said: "Today is the night of the full moon; later I will go into seclusion, and at zi hour is when my sacred body erupts at its strongest—if you sense anything wrong, you must rush in to help me."

Looking at her serious expression, Fang Xu said with some concern: "Won't there be danger?"

Meeting his concerned gaze, Gu Qiu suddenly smiled:

"Yes."

"If I can't make it through this time, I might die."

Fang Xu was somewhat startled.

"Then..."

"Listen to me finish!" Interrupting Fang Xu's words, Gu Qiu stared into his eyes and said: "At zi hour, no matter what I do, you must not resist."

"If my sacred body completely loses control... kill me."

Seeing Fang Xu hesitate, Gu Qiu repeated again: "Remember, you must definitely kill me!"

Fang Xu said nothing—he didn't know what Gu Qiu's sacred body was, nor why she insisted he kill her.

"Have you eaten all the pills I gave you these past few days?" Gu Qiu suddenly asked.

Fang Xu nodded: "I have."

Gu Qiu smiled: "Good."

"Remember my words—I'm leaving now."

Saying that, she slowly walked into her own room.

Watching her retreating figure, Fang Xu suddenly felt the thread of temporal power within his star chart tremble slightly.

Following closely was an inexplicable irritation and palpitation.

He didn't know what was wrong with himself, so he could only stand silently at Gu Qiu's room door, guarding her, waiting for night to fall.

(End of chapter)