392: Chapter 392 Sparring

Hearing this, Gu Yunshen and the other man swallowed the words at the tips of their tongues and could only leave begrudgingly.

It carried a sense of "out of sight, out of mind."

Dongfang Li hurriedly apologized in a soft voice, "Peak Master Chen, please do not take offense. These two did not participate in the previous discussion and have not heard of your elegant demeanor and deeds, so it is inevitable that their words lack propriety."

Chen Xuan waved his hand, his tone carrying a hint of indifference: "I have long heard that the four Pavilion Revered Masters of Tiangong Pavilion are each possessed of unique skills and extraordinary Divine Abilities. Their Puppet Beast Technique is unrivaled under heaven, long famous in the cultivation world for its exquisite craftsmanship, replacing humans with machines, and breaking the Dao with techniques."

He changed the subject, "Having the honor of meeting you two today, I would like to personally experience the methods of Tiangong Pavilion. I wonder if the two Pavilion Revered Masters could grant me some guidance?"

Gu Yunshen and Pavilion Master Shen both had cultivation bases at the fifth level of the Mahayana Realm; they clearly intended to give him a show of authority.

Since that's the case, don't blame me for not giving you Face.

He didn't want to be like the characters in novels from his past life—acting aloof, constantly yielding when things happen, and being unwilling to argue, only to be disgusted by sarcasm all the way through the Secret Realm, and perhaps even having his Disciples looked down upon.

If there's a problem, solve it all at once now!

As soon as these words were spoken, Gu Yunshen and Pavilion Master Shen, who had only walked a few steps, paused simultaneously. When they looked back, a bright light shone in their eyes.

Previously, out of consideration for Dongfang Li's Face, they had intended to let it go begrudgingly, but they hadn't expected this young man to be so arrogant, proactively offering his Face to be "slapped."

Gu Yunshen's mouth curled into a cold smile: "Since Fellow Daoist has such an interest and wishes to see the methods of my Tiangong Pavilion, then we shall fulfill your wish."

Beside him, Pavilion Master Shen had a more direct personality; he took a step forward, spiritual energy already faintly circulating around him:

"No need for more words, I will meet Peak Master Chen!"

Chen Xuan nodded slightly upon seeing this, his expression calm and unhurried: "That is fine. Why don't both of you strike together?"

His gaze swept over the two of them, his voice resonant and powerful, "If you can force me to take half a step back, then during this Secret Realm trip, everyone in my Dao Seeking Sect will follow your lead and be at your disposal."

"Arrogant!"

These words were so resounding that they suddenly made Gu Yunshen and the other feel a bit bored.

When a boast goes too far, it only leaves behind a ridiculous farce.

After all, no one would believe an ant could shake a giant tree; they would only think this person is truly a frog in a well. No wonder his Sect is in such a remote place like the Flame Continent.

Pavilion Master Shen gave a cold chuckle: "Why would my Tiangong Pavilion need to rely on superior numbers? Instead, Peak Master Chen, do you need me to give you a three-move head start?"

It had always been their own Sect saying such words to outsiders; today was the first time they were treated this way.

In the Nine Provinces Continent, who would dare to not give Face to Tiangong Pavilion like this?

Dongfang Li rubbed her forehead irritably, not expecting things to eventually come to this. Since Peak Master Chen's mind was made up, she couldn't stop them any further, so she could only advise: "If you two wish to spar, I will not stop you. However, since the Secret Realm is about to open, I hope you won't be too impulsive and just ensure you don't hurt each other."

Chen Xuan nodded slightly: "Miss Dongfang, rest assured. I have always been measured in my strikes and will not hurt the two Pavilion Revered Masters."

Hearing these words, anger surged within Pavilion Master Shen and the other; this Man in White Robes was truly pushing his luck and wouldn't stop!

Pavilion Master Shen spoke no more. With a tap of his toes, his figure soared above the flying boat like an arrow from a bow. His spiritual energy surged, turning into a faint golden light curtain, his Aura awe-inspiring: "Peak Master Chen, please!"

Chen Xuan's figure moved slightly. To avoid the aftershocks of the battle affecting the flying boat, the two figures flashed and instantly streaked toward the distant horizon. Seeing this, Dongfang Li and Gu Yunshen followed closely behind.

Leaving only Mu Wanqing and the other three, along with a group of Tiangong Pavilion Disciples, looking at each other in dismay.

"Revered Master..."

Mu Wanqing turned to look in the direction the others had gone and couldn't help but murmur softly.

"Is Eldest Senior Sister worried about Revered Master?" Yun Xuanxuan comforted her softly.

"I suppose," Mu Wanqing sighed softly, her Face full of worry. "If Revered Master fails to hold back and actually injures that Peak Master Chen, we won't be kicked off the boat, will we?"

"This is my first time riding a flying boat like this."

Xie Xingchen couldn't help but chuckle.

When these words fell into the ears of the other Tiangong Pavilion Disciples, everyone had different expressions.

Beside them, Yu Qingyan's gaze swept over Mu Wanqing and the other three. Her heart suddenly stirred as she couldn't help but recall the two people she had met at the ten thousand demon blood quenching pool.

That dark-skinned man... could it be... all these people come from the same Revered Master?

...In the distant sky, the sea of clouds churned, and the astral winds howled.

Dongfang Li and Gu Yunshen stood side by side on the clouds, their robes fluttering as their eyes remained fixed on the two figures confronting each other ahead.

The golden spiritual energy around Pavilion Master Shen became increasingly intense. A bronze Token suddenly appeared in his hand. As he injected spiritual energy with his fingertips, the Token shattered with a bang, turning into a sky full of flowing light.

"Go!"

Pavilion Master Shen shouted lowly, the sound waves carrying spiritual energy to vibrate in all directions.

The flowing light moved at the sound, quickly condensing and taking shape in the air. It was actually a giant puppet beast eagle cast entirely from Star-Patterned Purple Gold.

The eagle's beak was like a hook, its sharp claws glinting coldly, and its wingspan was a full three zhang wide. A faint metallic hum surrounded it, and its Aura was majestic and staggering. Every joint of this puppet beast was polished with extreme precision, and flowing runes could be faintly seen in the gaps, showcasing the top-tier craftsmanship of Tiangong Pavilion.

This was precisely the Puppet Beast Technique that Tiangong Pavilion was proud of.

Just as a Sword Cultivator spends their life nurturing a sword and treats it as their life, Tiangong Pavilion Cultivators do not rely on the brute force of their own spiritual energy when fighting. Instead, they depend on the puppet beasts they personally crafted and nurtured day and night.

Although this beast was an inanimate object, it had long been connected to its owner's Divine Sense. Usually, it was hidden within a specialized Token or object, and during battle, it could be summoned instantly and controlled entirely by will, its agility no less than that of a living creature.

What was even more rare was that the puppet beast was constructed entirely from Heaven And Earth Treasures. Its armor was indestructible, and its attacks contained hidden mechanisms. When facing an enemy, the person and the beast shared a connection, complementing each other in offense and defense. The combat power they could exert was far beyond a simple one-plus-one, often allowing them to defeat the strong as the weak and win through surprise.

Especially those who had never dealt with Tiangong Pavilion Cultivators were very likely to be caught off guard by the puppet beast's bizarre attacks and die with regret on the spot.

Pavilion Master Shen looked at Chen Xuan and said coldly: "Peak Master Chen, if your thoughts have changed and you do not wish to humiliate yourself, you only need to come forward and apologize, saying that you were arrogant just now, and this matter will be settled. My Tiangong Pavilion is not an unreasonable Sect."

Chen Xuan stared at that Star-Patterned Purple-Gold Eagle. This thing appeared to be just a machine, but its material and craftsmanship contained power that was at least not inferior to an Elder of Yuling Valley.

The path of cultivation is indeed full of diverse arts, with endless unique techniques and strange methods that are dazzling to behold.

He withdrew his thoughts, looked up at Pavilion Master Shen, his expression remaining calm. He lightly raised his right hand and made a "please" gesture: "However, the decision to spar has been made. Pavilion Master Shen, there is no need for further words. Please strike."}],