Chapter 28: Crazy Provocation, the Golden Toad Ancestor Exploded in Fury!

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On the other side, a figure's eyes turned cold and hostile, locking onto Chen Ku.

His body bore flickering dark‑gold scales, his divine light blazing, quite extraordinary.

Sharp qi surrounded him, gripping the heart and soul.

This person is known as Jin Chan Lao Zu, his true form a giant three‑legged golden toad; his cultivation is formidable, a mighty figure in the Quasi‑sage realm.

Unlike other loose cultivators, Jin Chan Lao Zu serves under Dong Wanggong, making him a powerhouse within the Xiating.

Backed by the Xiating, Jin Chan Lao Zu naturally harbors little fear of Jieyin and Zhunti.

Thus he couldn't help muttering to himself.

"Hmph, that damned brat actually reaped quite a bounty!"

His words were full of jealousy.

As a proper Quasi‑sage, I've only managed to snag seven or eight spiritual treasures, a few of which are merely acquired‑grade.

And Chen Ku, a mere Great Luo Golden Immortal, actually seized a dozen or so innate spiritual treasures in one fell swoop?!

Jin Chan Lao Zu couldn't help but feel anger rise from his heart, his qi and blood surging uncontrollably.

After a moment's thought, he suddenly leapt forward.

"Kid, do you even deserve to reap so many spiritual treasures?!"

"Hand them over quickly, and I may spare your life."

"Don't be ungrateful!"

Jin Chan Lao Zu roared in anger, looking down on Chen Ku, his words full of arrogant command.

Chen Ku merely glanced at him coldly and replied:

"Heh... lacking opportunity, you resort to trickery and plunder?"

"You're dreaming!"

Chen Ku showed no weakness, firing back fiercely.

What's a Quasi‑sage to me?!

If I reveal all my trump cards, I might very well be able to slay him.

And his words are nothing short of murderous intent.

If even the sages' fortunes fall short of the Great Luo, how could Jin Chan Lao Zu tolerate this?!

"Kid, you're asking for death!"

Jin Chan Lao Zu bellowed in rage.

Before his words faded, he surged forward to crash into Chen Ku.

Torrents of power poured forth, the Quasi‑sage's might fully displayed, an awe‑inspiring spectacle.

Seeing this, Chen Ku's expression shifted slightly.

A Quasi‑sage expert is not comparable to the earlier Great Luo cultivators.

No time to think, Chen Ku activated the Nine‑grade Merit Golden Lotus bestowed by Jieyin to shield himself.

For a moment, merit's mystic light surged, mist rising and intertwining, enveloping Chen Ku's form.

Boom!

The merit treasure blocked his body, withstanding Jin Chan Lao Zu's strike.

Heavenly thunder roared, the two separated upon contact.

Chen Ku was flung back thousands of miles against his will; though uninjured, his qi and blood churned like boiling water.

One can imagine how terrifying the full‑force blow of a Quasi‑sage is.

Chen Ku's face grew grave; the surrounding cosmic order whirred, rumbling loudly, as if readying to strike.

Meanwhile, Jin Chan Lao Zu raised his brows slightly, quite surprised.

Had it been any other Great Luo Golden Immortal, that single blow would have shattered their bodies, possibly killing them outright.

Unexpectedly, Chen Ku managed to block that strike.

And upon seeing the Nine‑grade Merit Golden Lotus, Jin Chan Lao Zu's eyes lit up even more.

"Heh, I didn't expect you, kid, to have such a treasure protecting you."

"If that's the case, I'll show you no mercy."

Jin Chan Lao Zu grew ever more ferocious.

He not only wants to seize Chen Ku's gains from this Fenbao Rock, but also to take all of his prior accumulations for himself.

With a sinister grin, his aura grew ever more oppressive as he prepared to strike again, vowing to take down Chen Ku.

Facing the aggressive, ill‑intentioned Jin Chan Lao Zu, Chen Ku kept a calm exterior while his thoughts churned within.

Should I go all out today, holding nothing back?!

Chen Ku remained composed and confident, believing he could face Jin Chan Lao Zu.

But doing so would expose my trump cards prematurely.

In the Primordial World, where the strong devour the weak and might makes right, it's wise to keep a few trump cards hidden.

But if forced, there's no need to continue hiding one's weakness.

But just then, Jieyin and Zhunti over there also noticed the commotion.

"Damn it!"

"How dare you move against my disciple?!"

You must know, to Jieyin, Chen Ku is a treasure he holds in his palm, afraid to drop.

Thus, seeing Jin Chan Lao Zu's act, he flew into a rage.

Zhunti said nothing, yet his face sank like water, his anger surging to the heavens.

With an angry shout, Jieyin and Zhunti, extremely tacit, attacked simultaneously.

Boom!

Boom!

Two great divine abilities were unleashed, like rolling thunder, deafening.

The two, though acting later, arrived first, pressing down upon the Golden Toad Ancestor with irresistible force.

He immediately turned pale with shock, astonishment and fear intertwined!

His body shuddered violently, instantly revealing his true form—a gigantic Golden Toad.

His whole body glittered, qi and blood surging, overturning the heavens, seeking to block Jieyin and Zhunti's violent strike.

But even revealing his true form was useless!

The next moment, a sky-filling burst of blood rain exploded, scattering through the void.

And the Golden Toad Ancestor's form shot out like an arrow released from a bow.

Finally, after shattering dozens of great stars, his motion ceased.

At this moment, the Golden Toad Ancestor resumed human form, his face ashen, his breath like a fading thread.

Obviously, the Golden Toad Ancestor was only an early Quasi-Sage; facing Jieyin and Zhunti, he was utterly crushed without suspense.

Stabilizing his form, forcibly suppressing the surging qi within, the Golden Toad Ancestor's pupils constricted as he gazed at Jieyin and Zhunti.

"Jieyin, Zhunti!"

"You... you intend to be enemies of my Xiating?!"

As of now, Jieyin, Zhunti, and the like have not yet become sages.

Thus, the Golden Toad Ancestor felt little reverence or fear.

He shouted angrily, and directly invoked the name of Xiating, likewise to summon Dong Wanggong.

Hearing her words, Jieyin snorted disdainfully.

"Hmph, Xiating?"

"No matter who you are, dare to move my disciple, and you are courting death!"

"If you dare again, I will not show mercy this time."

Overbearing, unmatched under heaven!

Dominant, without equal!

A few brief words left the Golden Toad Ancestor's expression wavering, speechless.

Many powerful beings watched, secretly clicking their tongues, quite astonished.

Although Jieyin and Zhunti's reputation is not great,

but when it comes to their own disciples, they truly protect them like a cow protecting its calf.

Everyone had no doubt about Jieyin's words; if they had not held back, the Golden Toad Ancestor might not have had a chance to speak at all.

As for Chen Ku,

even he did not expect that his master and uncle would unleash such violent, fierce force upon acting.

After all, before this, when facing Chen Ku, Jieyin and Zhunti had appeared approachable.

This shows the Golden Toad Ancestor truly enraged them.

But this let Chen Ku secretly breathe a sigh of relief.

Thus, he need not reveal his own trump cards.

Continue to lie low!

He put on an arrogant, overbearing look, gazing down at the disheveled Golden Toad Ancestor, and sneered:

"Hmph, what of Xiating?!"

"Who doesn't have a background?"

"If you want to bully me, then come! If you're not convinced, keep going!"

Chen Ku's few words truly displayed "fox borrowing tiger's might" to the fullest.

The surrounding powerhouses all wore strange expressions, unable to hold back laughter.

Alright!

Those unaware even thought Chen Ku himself had defeated the Golden Toad Ancestor.

To rely on another's protection and still be so righteous and confident—there is likely no second person.

Upon hearing Chen Ku's words, the Golden Toad Ancestor's face flushed red, his expression ferocious!

Infuriating!

As a Quasi-Sage powerhouse, I too count among the world's top experts.

Now, a mere Great Luo Golden Immortal dares to spout such grandiose words before me?!

The Golden Toad Ancestor burned with rage; his gaze toward Chen Ku was as if he wished to kill him.