Journey to the West: Starting with the True Lord of the Pure Land

Before the Bull Demon King could finish speaking...

The black light of the iron staff in his hand suddenly surged, and his full strength erupted, the staff's shadow filling the sky, as if it would engulf the entire hall.

Chen Jiao's eyes narrowed as he felt an overwhelming pressure bearing down on him, causing his blood and qi to surge like mercury within his body.

"Well done!" he shouted.

The lightning on the Azure Thunder Halberd suddenly shone brightly, emitting a clear and melodious dragon roar.

The halberd shadows overlapped, transforming into a dark cyan halo that met the attack head-on without dodging or avoiding!

In an instant.

The halberds and clubs clashed, their explosive force like a thunderclap, sparks flying everywhere.

The entire Crystal Palace trembled violently, and the cups and plates on the jade tables around it bounced and spilled wine.

Those demon cultivators with lower cultivation levels felt a ringing in their ears and their blood churning, almost losing their balance.

The halberd and staff separated as soon as they touched, and Chen Jiao and Niu Wang moved nimbly, their movements intertwined with the light of the halberd and the shadow of the staff.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!"

The explosive sounds of clashing energies were incessant.

Although the two did not use any magical powers, the force of the wind generated by the clash of their weapons was already raging wildly inside the hall.

The blue and black light clashed and clashed wildly in the hall, and the dissipated energy shattered all the cups and saucers on the jade tables around them into dust.

Even the water in the deep pool seemed to be squeezed by an invisible force, causing violent ripples!

The Dragon King of Ten Thousand Saints was startled and his expression changed slightly. He hurriedly made a hand seal.

Instantly, the entire Dragon Palace shimmered with light, countless runes lit up, and a thick water curtain of restrictions enveloped the hall, barely stabilizing the trembling palace.

Inside the hall, dark light surged like a black dragon, while blue light danced like thunder snakes, with halberds and clubs striking each other.

Every collision between the mixed iron rod and the azure halberd produced a deafening roar and a surge of air.

If it weren't for the protective restrictions, this Dragon Palace would probably have been demolished long ago!

The guests were already mesmerized, each channeling their protective energy and holding their breath.

It was merely a contest of martial arts, without the use of any magical power, yet it possessed such formidable power!

At first glance, it seemed that the Bull Demon King was not exerting his full strength, and the moves could still be clearly seen, so it was thought that he was giving up. But after a few exchanges, it became clear that something was wrong.

Fellow Daoist Xuanling wielded a thunder halberd with ever-changing power. When defending, it was as still as a deep pool and as steadfast as a mountain; when attacking, it was as swift as thunder and lightning. He evenly matched with the Bull King.

Two figures could be seen weaving and crisscrossing amidst the raging onslaught, their strength seemingly indistinguishable for the moment.

It was a match made in heaven, a meeting of equals!

The guests in the hall, regardless of their cultivation level, were all completely mesmerized.

This was no ordinary sparring match; it was a clash of the world's finest martial arts!

Chen Jiao's eyes were calm as he wielded the Azure Thunder Halberd, his moves bold and unrestrained, each strike carrying an indomitable determination.

Knowing that his cultivation was not as profound as that of the Bull Demon King, he unleashed his domineering power to the extreme.

With a thought, Chen Jiao suddenly moved forward, his thunder halberd transforming into a streak of azure lightning, piercing straight into the center of the palace.

This strike was devoid of any fancy techniques; the wind from the halberd was fierce, emitting a sharp whistling sound.

This perfectly aligns with the essence of Chen Jiao's halberd technique, which aims to sweep across the world and deliver a domineering and fierce attack!

The Bull Demon King wielded his iron cudgel, its shadow like a mountain, each strike carrying the immense power to destroy cities and fortresses.

The more he fought, the more alarmed he became.

This iron rod has been with him for many years. He has smashed countless magical treasures and subdued countless powerful figures. He has always relied on brute force to win, and his strength can overcome any skill.

However, my virtuous brother's halberd technique took a different approach. Instead of purely engaging in a contest of strength, he used boundless power to stir up the surrounding energy, as if transforming into a giant dragon stirring up the ocean.

Although his staff technique was powerful and robust, he found it difficult to suppress the overwhelming onslaught, and often felt sluggish and trapped in a quagmire.

The Bull Demon King felt a chill run down his spine:

"Brother, your halberd technique has truly captured the essence of dominance!"

In all my years of experience, I have never seen such a fierce yet exquisite halberd technique! If I did not have a profound foundation, I would almost be overwhelmed by the power of the halberd.

Since my current level is still low, I need to do my best to deal with it.

"If we wait until our cultivation advances further, our physical body becomes stronger, and our spear technique reaches its full potential, I'm afraid..."

The thought flashed through his mind, and the iron rod in the Bull Demon King's hand became even more serious.

The sounds of clashing energy were as dense as a sudden rainstorm. Although no supernatural powers or magic were leaked out, the invisible ripples generated by the pure clash of martial arts still caused the light screen to ripple and buzz incessantly.

Fifty rounds passed in the blink of an eye.

Both of them remained calm and composed, and neither could gain the upper hand over the other!

Chen Jiao's strength lay in his exquisite halberd technique, which was powerful and unstoppable, allowing him to seize opportunities at the most critical moments.

The Bull Demon King's strength lies in his solid foundation and immense power, enabling him to overcome all obstacles with sheer force and suppress all dangers.

The sound of halberds clashing was like a torrential downpour on lotus leaves, so dense it was suffocating.

Suddenly, a loud "clang" was heard, like the sound of a great bell.

The two figures suddenly joined together and then separated, each taking three steps back.

The Bull Demon King stood holding his staff, showing no signs of fatigue. His eyes burned with fighting spirit and undisguised admiration.

Chen Jiao held his halberd, pointing it diagonally at the ground. His black robes fluttered slightly, and his breathing remained steady.

The hall was silent, with only the strong wind that had just stirred up gradually subsiding.

The demons looked at each other in bewilderment.

Xuan Ling, who rose to fame through pure martial arts, actually fought to a standstill with the long-established Mighty Bull Demon King!

"Good! Good! Good!"

The Dragon King of Ten Thousand Saints was the first to clap his hands and laugh loudly, his voice shaking the palace:

"The Bull King remains as valiant as ever! Fellow Daoist Xuan Ling's halberd technique is also profound!"

"Good! Good! Good!"

The Dragon King of Ten Thousand Saints was the first to clap his hands and laugh loudly, his voice shaking the palace:

"The Bull King remains as valiant as ever! Fellow Daoist Xuan Ling's halberd technique is also profound!"

To witness such a clash of titans today is truly an honor! Both of you possess martial arts skills that can be considered among the best in the world!

Only now did the demon cultivators in the hall seem to awaken from a long dream, erupting in thunderous cheers!

Those who were initially skeptical about Chen Jiao's decision to abandon his sword and take up a halberd are now completely convinced.

Not only is the Jiao Demon King incredibly powerful, but his martial arts have also reached such a level of perfection!

Given time, he will surely become another pillar of the demon race!

Chen Jiao sheathed his thunder halberd, a look of satisfaction in his eyes, and said loudly:

"Brother Niu's staff technique is powerful and profound; Xuan Ling has benefited greatly from it this time."

The Bull Demon King sheathed his iron cudgel, strode forward, and grabbed Chen Jiao's shoulder, seemingly unconcerned about the lingering chilling aura emanating from Chen Jiao's black robes. He laughed loudly:

"Haha! That's great, really great!"

Brother, your halberd technique is truly powerful, yet it combines strength and gentleness, changing with your own will. I am impressed!

When I have more time in the future, I will definitely seek out my brother again for a proper exchange!

"Bring the wine! Let's raise three large cups together, my worthy brother!"

A clever maidservant quickly presented a jade pot and a golden cup.

The Bull Demon King took a jade cup the size of a large bowl, filled it himself, tilted his head back and drank it all in one gulp, the wine dripping down his bushy beard, but he didn't care at all.

He then personally took the pot and filled the cup in front of Chen Jiao with the emerald-green spirit wine, his eyes shining brightly:

"Brother, please!"

Chen Jiao responded with his bowl, the rims of the bowls lightly touching, producing a clear, melodious sound.

The two drank together, the wine flowing down their throats, their heroic spirit unspoken.

The protective light barrier quietly dissipated, and the hall returned to its former state of music and dance.

However, when the guests looked at the figure in black again, their eyes were filled with utmost respect.

Seeing that Chen Jiao's cup was empty, Princess Wansheng gracefully moved her lotus-like steps, picked up the jade pot, and leaned slightly forward to slowly pour wine for him.

She lowered her eyes and moved slowly, her snow-white fingertips highlighting the jade pot, making her look exceptionally beautiful.