137: If you don't commit suicide, let others die.

“Ding, the System detected that Turtle Shell Divine Skill has met the upgrade requirements. Would you like to upgrade now?”

When Tang Ku heard this voice, he almost laughed out loud.

Since it was a benefit from the System, why hesitate?

“Upgrade!”

Swish!

As soon as the selection was confirmed, the defensive shield formed by the Turtle Shell Divine Skill suddenly burst forth with an even greener light. A giant turtle shell phantom solidified, then exploded like a bomb, tearing the surrounding electromagnetic vortex into pieces.

“Ding! Turtle Shell Divine Skill upgraded… Xuanwu True Skill!”

“Ding! Xuanwu True Skill is a Cultivation Technique comprehended by True Martial Great Emperor of the North Pole when he attained godhood. It is derived from the Dharma forms of his subordinate Turtle and Snake Generals. It can be used for both offense and defense and possesses powerful might. Skill: When Xuanwu True Skill is activated, it can condense all of one's magic power, transforming it into the two forms of the turtle and snake, protecting the entire Physical Body. It provides a fixed ten times the user's base defense, and this Divine Skill has a one-fifth chance of causing 100% reflected damage. Host, keep up the good work. (As long as you don't court death, others will be the ones to die!)”

“This is too mind-blowing! So, upgrading means this? I thought it was just a simple increase in the Turtle Shell Divine Skill's defensive power!”

Tang Ku burst into laughter, and a huge greenish figure suddenly appeared around him. Outside a mountain-sized giant turtle, a colossal snake as thick as a train coiled around it. A Taiji Diagram emerged from the turtle's belly, then enveloped his entire Physical Body, finally retracting back into Tang Ku's body.

However, a faint blue light always lingered around Tang Ku's Physical Body.

“Hmm, when using Turtle Shell Divine Skill, the Physical Body cannot move. Now that problem is solved, but…”

Tang Ku couldn't help but frown slightly, “But this Xuanwu True Skill isn't that simple. It actually requires mobilizing all my magic power to activate it. In other words, when I use this move, I can't use any other moves… This hidden restriction is very deep! However, fortunately, I still have trump cards, so I won't lose the ability to fight back after using this move…”

He glanced at Aspros, who was frowning and looking at him, and couldn't help but curl his lips slightly: “Then let's use him to test it out…”

Aspros was already incredibly shocked to see Tang Ku escape his control. Speaking of his past achievements, he had always fought against Saint Seiya and Specters of the same Rank. Although he occasionally fought against gods, such situations were extremely rare, and generally, no enemy could escape from this move.

But this monk not only did it but did it with great ease.

This is unscientific!

Whoosh!

Somersault Cloud activated, instantly increasing Tang Ku's flight speed by several times. In just a moment, he arrived in front of Aspros.

Although Xuanwu True Skill prevents the user from mobilizing internal energy to use other moves when activated, these ordinary punching and kicking moves can still be used. Tang Ku even suspected that this move was invented precisely for the purpose of using hand-to-hand combat.

He threw a straightforward punch at his opponent. Aspros frowned slightly, then sneered: “Hand-to-hand combat? You've picked the wrong opponent, because my punching and kicking skills are among the best in the Saint Seiya Ranks!”

Crossing his arms, he parried Tang Ku's punch, then suddenly flew up and kicked Tang Ku in the waist.

However, Tang Ku did not dodge but took the kick head-on, then continued to smash his fist fiercely towards the opponent's face.

Buddhists possess immense strength. Generally, not many dare to directly take a punch from a Buddhist, but Aspros did not know this.

“Since you dare to take my leg, then I dare to take your punch!”

It seemed that Tang Ku's tough, straightforward style had aroused his ferocity. This guy also didn't dodge or evade, taking the punch head-on, and then he was in trouble!

Boom!

His head tilted back to its limit, and his left cheek visibly swelled up.

His Physical Body flew back several hundred meters before he managed to stabilize himself. When he opened his eyes again, Tang Ku had already appeared above him, then brought his feet together and stomped fiercely onto his chest.

In that short moment, he hadn't fully straightened his back, so his sternum met Tang Ku's feet perfectly.

Crack!

He seemed to feel his bones break, or rather, a hairline fracture occurred. A mouthful of old blood couldn't help but spray out.

Aspros was once a notoriously ruthless individual. This piercing pain did not diminish his ferocity; instead, it made him even more excited. He fiercely grabbed Tang Ku's ankle and then punched Tang Ku's calf.

Tang Ku felt a numbness in his ankle but didn't feel any substantial damage. He immediately relaxed, and at the same time, silently thought “two.” Immediately after, his right foot kicked down hard onto the opponent's palm, taking advantage of the opening to escape the opponent's control, then delivered an elbow strike downwards.

Aspros was also skilled in combat. This attack did not succeed; instead, he used his right palm to parry it and guide it aside, like the 'four ounces deflect a thousand pounds' technique in Tai Chi, causing Tang Ku to lose his balance. Then, he pressed a palm towards Tang Ku's chest, like the explosive power of a one-inch punch, sending Tang Ku flying directly away.

“Three!”

Tang Ku did a few somersaults in the air, silently thought to himself, then forcefully stabilized his Physical Body. At the same time, he smiled slightly, activated Dan Shan Technique, and punched towards the opponent.

Dan Shan Technique is a non-offensive Divine Ability, so it consumes almost no energy when used. Therefore, it is the only Divine Ability that can be used while Xuanwu True Skill is active.

Then, the War God Gauntlets appeared on his right hand, and he unleashed a punch towards the charging Aspros.

Boom!

Aspros's pupils constricted. He instantly activated his Light Speed Fist technique, meeting the punch head-on.

Boom!

Tang Ku's right fist went numb… This was a characteristic of being attacked. He couldn't help but think “four” to himself.

Aspros, however, was not so lucky. His right arm bone made creaking sounds, almost fracturing.

“What a sturdy Physical Body! My Physical Body, modified by the Lord, almost couldn't withstand that…”

Aspros did a somersault in the air, then his Physical Body suddenly transformed into a meteor, attacking Tang Ku again. This time, he applied the force-generation technique of Galaxy Explosion to his punch.

However, Tang Ku did not dodge or evade; instead, he directly met the opponent's punch with his chest, colliding fiercely.

“Heh heh, this is the fifth time!”

Bang, boom!

Pfft!

Aspros's chest suddenly caved in, and a mouthful of old blood uncontrollably spurted out again. Only the words “impossible” echoed in his mind.

Tang Ku couldn't help but sigh: “Everything produced by the System is a masterpiece. As long as I don't court death, others will be the ones to die. This saying truly holds profound meaning!”