164: Demolishing bridges

The Realm of the leading Puppet surged to a Two-Star Martial Emperor, and then it threw a punch at Li Hang.

Li Hang, at less than 30 years old, had already achieved the Martial Emperor Realm, so his strength was not to be underestimated.

He showed no fear, meeting the punch with his own.

The Martial Emperor Puppet was shaken back a step, while Li Hang was forced back three steps.

Lu Xingchen, on the other hand, used the String Twisting Archery Technique, twisting the bowstring twenty times, and simultaneously used the "Heavenly Pivot Art" to imbue the "Thousand Jin Slash" onto his feathered arrow.

Li Hang exchanged three punches with the Martial Emperor Puppet, suffering a considerable disadvantage.

Seeing Lu Xingchen's prolonged inaction, Li Hang couldn't help but roar, "Lu Xingchen, can you do it or not?"

No sooner had he spoken than a sonic boom erupted, and Lu Xingchen's arrow arrived.

The feathered arrow, enhanced by the String Twisting Archery Technique, directly pierced through the chest of one of the Puppets.

But this wasn't enough, as Puppets felt no pain; a pierced chest didn't prevent them from continuing to fight.

However, Lu Xingchen's attack wasn't over. The "Heavenly Pivot Art" was triggered, and a silver-white Blade Edge erupted from the feathered arrow, splitting the Puppet's body in two.

With one Puppet destroyed, the Formation was affected, and the Martial Emperor Puppet's Realm dropped from Two-Star Martial Emperor to One-Star Martial Emperor.

Li Hang's pressure was greatly reduced.

Looking at the Puppet cut in half, Li Hang was greatly astonished and gave Lu Xingchen a thumbs-up.

"Holy cow, that's fierce! Lu Xingchen, you're awesome!"

Ten seconds later, Lu Xingchen fired a second arrow, and another Puppet was cut in half at the waist.

Having lost the power of two Puppets, the Formation was broken, and the remaining three Puppets' Realms reverted to Ten-Star Martial King.

There was a huge chasm between a Martial King and a Martial Emperor. Li Hang, a One-Star Martial Emperor, faced three Ten-Star Martial Kings with no pressure, dismembering them in ten seconds.

Lu Xingchen put away his dawn bow and walked towards Li Hang.

Li Hang patted him on the shoulder, smiling, and said, "Lu Xingchen, you're quite capable! The power of those two arrows was comparable to a Ten-Star Martial King. And you're still so young; it's not impossible for you to surpass me in the future."

Lu Xingchen smiled faintly.

Surpass Li Hang?

He wasn't interested!

Yun Yun, on the other hand, looked at Lu Xingchen with adoration, thinking, "This is the man I've set my sights on, so unique. Lu Xingchen, one day, I will definitely conquer you!"

Lu Xingchen softly said, "Alright, now that the Puppets are dealt with, we can discuss the distribution."

Upon hearing this, the smile on Li Hang's face instantly vanished, and he said with a cold expression, "Distribution? Why would I distribute anything with you?"

"Lu Xingchen, seeing as you've helped me, I won't make things difficult for you. You should leave quickly! Otherwise, I'll have to take something from you!"

Hearing this, Lu Xingchen frowned.

"You want to burn the bridge after crossing it?"

Li Hang sneered.

"So what? Lu Xingchen, you are indeed talented and might surpass me. But that's all for the future. For now, you are not qualified to sit at the same table as me."

"Either get out on your feet, or get carried out!"

Lu Xingchen was amused by his behavior.

"You might not have understood the situation yet; it's you who should be rolling out now!"

Li Hang was startled.

"No, you really dare to fight me? Aren't you afraid of being killed by me?"

Lu Xingchen smiled faintly: "The most skilled hunter often appears as prey. Li Hang, even if you beg for mercy now, I won't let you go!"

With that, Lu Xingchen clasped his hands together and activated the "Sky-Breaking Palm."

A milky-white Dou Qi Hand Seal condensed above his head.

Feeling the powerful energy of the Dou Qi Hand Seal, Li Hang was also surprised.

"Such powerful Dou Qi! This is an Earth-Rank Martial Skill! However, you wouldn't think you're the only one with an Earth-Rank Martial Skill, would you?"

With that, Li Hang raised his hands high, and a Dou Qi-condensed flying bird gathered above his head.

Seeing the two about to fight at the slightest disagreement, Yun Yun was stunned.

She hurriedly stood in front of Li Hang and sternly said, "Li Hang, what are you doing? Lu Xingchen just helped us, and you're actually trying to kill him!"

Li Hang said in a deep voice, "Eldest Princess, the Tianyuan Continent has always been like this. Only those with strong power have the right to speak. You wouldn't be unaware of such a simple truth, would you?"

"Move aside quickly! After I eliminate Lu Xingchen, I'll split the Martial Skills in the Library Pavilion with you."

Hearing this, Yun Yun panicked.

Although her beloved man was exceptionally talented, he was still too young, and there was a difference of four minor Realms between him and Li Hang. How could he possibly win?

"Li Hang, I command you as Eldest Princess, stop at once!"

Li Hang snorted coldly.

"Yun Yun, I address you as Eldest Princess, but that doesn't mean I fear you. Our Imperial City's Four Great Families are not much weaker than the Imperial Family. Today, this Lu Xingchen, I will definitely kill him!"

Hearing Yun Yun's words, Lu Xingchen felt a warmth in his heart.

One could say that their relationship had moved beyond mere transactions to one of righteousness.

Lu Xingchen shouted, "Eldest Princess, stand aside! Don't worry, he's no match for me!"

Li Hang became even more enraged: "Lu Xingchen, you are far too arrogant!"

Lu Xingchen stopped wasting words and simply activated "Jade Shatter"; half of the Dou Qi in his body instantly vanished, in exchange for a fivefold increase in attack power.

Actually, if he used the "Heaven Swallowing Art," he could easily raise his Realm to Martial Emperor, making it very easy to deal with Li Hang.

However, the "Heaven Swallowing Art" could only be used once a day.

The journey to the Martial Ancestor Cave Mansion had just begun, and stronger enemies could appear at any time in the future, so the "Heaven Swallowing Art" had to be kept in reserve.

Activating "Jade Shatter" only consumed half of his Dou Qi, which could be recovered in an hour with the help of a qi recovery pill.

Therefore, Lu Xingchen chose to use "Jade Shatter."

Seeing that persuasion was fruitless, Yun Yun could only retreat to the side, quietly waiting for the two to determine a victor.

But in her heart, she still hoped Lu Xingchen would win.

As soon as Yun Yun moved aside, both of them simultaneously launched attacks at each other.

The Dou Qi Hand Seal and the Dou Qi flying bird collided violently in mid-air, and the massive Qi wave knocked over Yun Yun, who was watching from the side.

Lu Xingchen and Li Hang, however, remained unmoving.

The two forces were in a stalemate for three seconds, then Lu Xingchen's Dou Qi Hand Seal shattered Li Hang's Dou Qi flying bird, and then slammed fiercely towards Li Hang.

Li Hang was greatly astonished.

Damn it!

I, a Martial Emperor, actually lost a power clash to a Seven-Star Martial King?

In his shock, he could only cross his arms in front of his chest, enduring Lu Xingchen's attack head-on.

Li Hang was directly sent flying backward, spitting out a mouthful of fresh blood in mid-air, then violently crashed into the wall of the Library Pavilion, before falling weakly to the ground.

His arms were a bloody mess, and he couldn't muster any strength.

Li Hang stared fixedly at Lu Xingchen, his eyes filled with shock and fear, muttering, "How is this possible?"