Breaking the Masked Man

The alluring tail of the colorful snake swayed slightly, following Yao Yan. Her cold, beautiful eyes reflected his handsome face, and her red lips parted slightly: "Aren't you going to continue watching?"

"What's so interesting about foreplay? The main event is coming up!"

Yao Yan smiled and said softly.

He was quite curious about the masked old man who had taken out the corpse of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix. As for whether he could expose his true identity, it depended on how capable the experts of the Black Corner Region were. He didn't believe that these guys who liked to double-cross would let the other party leave with the pills.

There's even a high chance that a Dou Zong (Master of Battle) will be lying in ambush this time, which would be quite a spectacle.

……

Just as Yao Yan had guessed, as the auctioneer announced the completion of the transaction, the atmosphere in the entire venue did not ease at all. On the contrary, it became more and more solemn and oppressive. Even Yuan Yi felt immense pressure. As for the masked old man, he calmly completed the transaction with him and slowly left after checking that the pills were correct.

He then slowly walked away... stepping into the void, without any wings of battle aura appearing behind him.

This person was actually a Dou Zong level expert.

Everyone who witnessed this scene was speechless. They had no idea that this person's strength had reached the Dou Zong level. Why would a Dou Zong hide his identity to auction off the Breakthrough Pill? Given his status and strength, there was absolutely no need for him to do so. The powerful pressure he released also silenced many Dou Huangs.

"I didn't expect that there would still be any of the brats from the Earth Demon Sect alive. I felt that you looked familiar when I saw you before, but I didn't expect that it really was you, haha!"

With a laugh, Mo Tianxing, the leader of the Black Demon Sect, appeared in mid-air. He also stood on the void, exuding a powerful aura of the Dou Zong level. His eyes narrowed slightly as he coldly stared at the masked old man and chuckled. He had originally planned to watch the show, but he never expected that this person was actually from the Earth Demon Sect.

You have to understand that the Black Demon Sect grew up riding on the backs of the Earth Demon Sect, and they even killed the previous patriarch of the Earth Demon Sect.

The person before him had not truly reached the Dou Zong level; his use of spatial power was extremely crude, a far cry from that of a true Dou Zong expert.

"Mo Tianxing!"

The moment the masked old man saw Mo Tianxing, he let out a low, angry roar. Then, his hunched figure straightened up, and a pair of golden battle qi wings appeared behind him. His powerful aura at the half-step Dou Zong level instantly erupted, and a cold killing intent raged out.

P.S.: I'm a little confused. I definitely updated last night, so why isn't it showing up? This chapter counts as yesterday's. There will be another chapter later.

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Chapter 138 Chaos arises

"Wow~"

As two figures took to the air above the auction venue, their auras, both at the Dou Zong level, clashed violently. The terrifying pressure caused everyone present to feel suffocated. The masked old man whose identity had been exposed by Mo Tianxing seemed extremely resentful towards him, his eyes filled with undisguised anger and killing intent, even though his strength was currently inferior to his opponent's.

The biggest difference between a half-step Dou Zong and a true Dou Zong lies in their control over spatial power.

A Dou Zong powerhouse can stand in the void using spatial power, unlike a Dou Huang who needs wings of Dou Qi to fly. The two are incomparable in terms of speed and prestige.

As for the difference in strength between the two, it depends on their respective foundations. However, one thing is certain: once they reach the Dou Zong level, their strength will increase exponentially. Moreover, the higher the star level, the more terrifying the increase in strength will become. The cross-level battles that occurred in the early stages will be almost impossible to achieve in the later stages.

For example, a peak Douhuang expert can still put up a fight with a two- or three-star Douzong expert, but if they face a five-star Douzong expert or higher, it's just a matter of slapping them, and they can't even put up a fight.

As their strength increases, Dou Zong experts become more adept at using spatial power, which is undoubtedly a devastating blow to lower-level cultivators.

However, the difference in strength between the two is clearly not that great yet.

One of the Dou Huangs clearly recognized Mo Tianxing's identity, and his face showed surprise. He said, "That person is Mo Tianxing from the Black Emperor Sect? He has actually broken through to the Dou Zong level. No wonder he has disappeared for the past few years. It turns out he was in seclusion to break through!"

A peak Dou Huang expert looked on with envy and said, "Standing in the void without the aid of Dou Qi Wings... that's what a Dou Zong is!"

"Who is that person? This person seems to have a grudge against Mo Tianxing, actually provoking Mo Tianxing to take action directly in Black Seal City. Tsk, isn't he afraid of attracting the old monsters of the Eight Doors?"

"It's hard to say... Maybe Mo Tianxing did it on purpose, wanting to use this to verify the true nature of the Eight Doors. After all, we have never seen the real person. Now that Mo Tianxing has entered the Dou Zong level, there is no need to be too wary of that old monster from the Eight Doors."

“According to what Mo Tianxing said earlier, this person should be from the Earth Demon Sect… I remember the Earth Demon Sect was wiped out more than forty years ago, right? Could there be any survivors from back then?!”

"It's almost certain. This kid should be a survivor of the Earth Demon Sect. I remember that the Earth Demon Sect was swallowed up by the Black Demon Sect back then. Mo Tianxing made a name for himself in the Black Corner Region because of this. Now this kid has come back and even auctioned off the Breakthrough Pill. His intentions are self-evident... If I were Mo Tianxing, I probably wouldn't be able to sit still either, hehe!"

Several Dou Huangs discussed the matter with schadenfreude. These things had nothing to do with them; they could just watch the show. In fact, they were quite looking forward to the situation becoming more chaotic so that they could take advantage of the confusion and even plunder... Some of them were clearly ruthless, and at this moment, a hint of greed even appeared in their eyes.

The two elders, Jin and Yin, exchanged a glance and silently stopped in their tracks. The current situation seemed to be very advantageous to them.

"I wonder if the senior members of the Eight Doors are still here? I have been quite presumptuous today, and I hope you will forgive me. However, this boy has a great grudge against my Black Demon Sect, and I cannot let him leave under any circumstances. If he has offended me in any way, I will definitely come to apologize in person in the future!"

Mo Tianxing ignored the masked man with a resentful expression. He suddenly cupped his hands and bowed towards the location of the city lord's mansion, speaking in an extremely polite manner.

Although he had already broken through to the Dou Zong level, he was not so arrogant as to think he could run rampant in the Black Corner Region. He was still wary of that old man from the Eight Doors. Even though they had never met, the pressure emanating from the other party made him feel uneasy. It would be best if they could avoid becoming enemies.

"You seem to have forgotten the rules of the Eight Doors... Any grudges or disputes must be resolved outside the city; violence is strictly prohibited within the city!"

With an aged voice, the energy of heaven and earth suddenly surged, and a giant hand large enough to cover the entire Black Seal City suddenly condensed and slammed directly towards Mo Tianxing and the masked man. The attack did not have much killing intent, but the palm force it carried was extremely domineering. It slammed heavily onto the two of them, not allowing them to refuse, and directly forced them out of the city.

"Any repeat offender will be executed without mercy!"

As the palm print dissipated, a chilling voice resounded throughout the land.

At this moment, the entire Black Seal City fell silent. Everyone stared in fear at the scene in the sky. If that colossal hand were to strike down, probably few people present would survive.

"Dean, this..."

The Third Elder of Canaan Academy couldn't help but speak up upon seeing this scene.

Su Qian looked solemn and said in a low voice, "Controlling the power of heaven and earth... I can barely do it, but to reach such a level, I must use my full strength. But this old guy from the Eight Doors seems to do it very casually. His strength may have reached the level of the two elders."

"You mean, he's only one step away from that step?!" Hu Qian said in shock.

"It should be close..."

Su Qian believed his judgment was quite good. To be able to manipulate the power of heaven and earth to this extent, and so casually, one's cultivation level must be no lower than a Seven-Star Dou Zong. The old man from the Eight Doors and the two elders of Qianbai were strong figures from the same era, so their strength was unimaginable.

Hu Qian and the Third Elder fell silent instantly, their expressions turning solemn. If this old man from the Eight Doors had truly reached that level, the entire Black Corner Region would be thrown into chaos.

But it seems to be about the same for now.

A single Imperial Pill and a Breakthrough Pill have caused turmoil throughout the entire Black Corner Region. It's hard to say what will happen next.

at the same time.

Mo Tianxing and the masked man outside the city slowly withdrew their gazes. Neither of them resisted, so they were not injured. However, that brief contact made them realize that it was best to listen to what that old man had to say, otherwise the next time they would definitely not be so 'friendly'.

This old guy's strength is truly terrifying... Mo Tianxing was obviously ignorant and fearless. He didn't have Su Qian's insight. He just felt that the other party was very strong, but he had no idea how strong he was. At this moment, his attention was more focused on the masked man: "The one who escaped the net back then... I'm very curious, how did you survive back then?"

"Mo Tianxing, you beast who murdered your master! If my mother hadn't taken you in back then, how could you be where you are today!"

The masked man slowly removed his mask, revealing a face covered in scars, like a demon that had walked out of hell. Even when he spoke, the scars on his face were pulled apart, making his expression even more ferocious and terrifying.

“In a place like the Black Corner Region, strength reigns supreme. This was true then, and it is true today. Instead of wasting words, let’s settle this with our skills!” Mo Tianxing’s eyes turned slightly cold as he spoke in a low voice. He moved his feet lightly, and with a tremor in the space, he arrived in front of the masked man and struck him with a powerful palm.

Facing someone weaker than himself, Mo Tianxing disdained using combat techniques, as that would take time and give the opponent a chance to catch their breath and escape. Moreover, with so many people watching, the best approach was to kill the opponent with swift and decisive action, and then take the Imperial Extreme Pill and Breaking Sect Pill from their body. Only in this way could he suppress all those with ulterior motives.

In a place like the Black Corner Region, you have to be assertive!

"boom!"

The masked man crossed his arms in front of him to block, and with a muffled groan, he was sent flying hundreds of meters away. Mo Tianxing, however, seemed to teleport, and in a flash, he followed up and struck down with another palm, forcing the masked man to only be able to deal with the situation and even organize a counterattack.

"This Mo Tianxing is very shrewd; he chose the safest method..." Yao Lao's voice rang in Yao Yan's ears; he was the one who had made the move earlier.

"Surrounded by wolves, he dares not expend too much energy. Once he shows signs of weakness, those Dou Huangs will not care whether he is a Dou Zong or not. Moreover, there are Dou Zongs among these people. I just don't know if they will also make a move. However, it is a bit of a surprise that Mo Tianxing would jump out."

Yao Yan spoke, his gaze fixed curiously on the flickering figure in the distance.

Mo Tianxing was an extremely cautious person. Even if the person in front of him had a grudge against him, he shouldn't have chosen to step forward at this time.

"This is?!"

Just then, the old apothecary exclaimed in surprise.

Yao Yan's gaze also sharpened. He saw that the two people fighting in the distance were suddenly covered by a burst of silver-white lightning. The terrifying power of lightning pierced through the heavens and earth, like a waterfall of thunder, covering the world within a radius of hundreds of meters. The terrifying lightning even covered the sun in the sky.

"Thunderfire Pill? Interesting. This kid actually found two Thunderfire Pills from somewhere. Kid, you should know that refining seventh-grade pills will attract pill lightning, and powerful alchemists often refine this pill lightning into pills to fight enemies. Tsk, the power of this pill lightning is too much for an ordinary Dou Zong to handle." The old alchemist chuckled and commented.

"I understand, alchemists can refine anything into pills..." Yao Yan muttered to himself, but his gaze swept over the eager Dou Huang powerhouse beside him. Not everyone can overcome desire with reason; most people are controlled by their desires.

Cai Lin stood beside Yao Yan, witnessing all of this. Her delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly, her cold and beautiful eyes held a hint of iciness, and her red lips parted slightly: "Are we just going to stare like this?"

She didn't believe that Yao Yan had done so much, but in the end did nothing at all.

"What's the rush? We've only just begun!"

Yao Yan glanced at her and gently comforted her, while his gaze swept across the crowd. With his soul power, it was not difficult for him to sense the hidden Dou Zong powerhouse among them. There was a fundamental difference between a true Dou Zong and a non-Dou Zong, whether in terms of vitality or physical strength. He was very curious about the identity of the hidden Dou Zong powerhouse. Now that things had developed to this point, was he really going to remain indifferent?

……

At this moment, many powerful figures had already left Black Seal City and were flying towards the scene of the incident, wanting to see if Mo Tianxing and the masked man had perished together.

The thunderous waterfall that pierced the heavens and the earth had dissipated, but a few remaining bolts of lightning power continued to ravage the scorched earth, seemingly annihilating all living beings within it. This lightning power, filled with the might of heaven and earth, was full of destructive force, as if it were born for destruction.

"Damn it! Cough cough..."

Mo Tianxing did not die, but his condition was rather miserable. Most of his body was charred black. If it weren't for the fact that the vitality of a Dou Zong expert far exceeds that of a Dou Huang, he might have already kicked the bucket. Even so, his injuries were not light. He had underestimated his opponent. Who would have thought that his opponent could produce such a thing?

He glanced at the approaching Dou Huangs in the distance, then controlled his body to float downwards, attempting to find the masked man's corpse and take the spoils with him.

"brush!"

Almost the instant Mo Tianxing landed, the scorched earth suddenly cracked open, and hundreds of sharp spikes shot up from the ground, hurtling towards Mo Tianxing.

"?!"

Mo Tianxing's gaze sharpened, and his powerful battle qi transformed into a golden-red streak, shattering all the incoming thrusts. He then clenched his fist and slammed it backward. A figure had appeared behind him at some point, and his palm strike was fierce and slammed down.

"Oh!"

As fists and palms collided, a spiraling gust of wind exploded outwards, accompanied by a howling sound in the sky. This caused both Mo Tianxing and the masked man to pause and take a few steps back. Then, the two figures flashed and became entangled, unleashing bursts of astonishing energy and explosive sounds.

"Damn it, how are you alright!" Mo Tianxing was shocked and furious, his face full of disbelief. Even he had struggled to survive such a terrifying lightning strike. How could the other party, who was clearly much weaker than him, be unharmed?

"The robes I'm wearing were specially prepared for today!"