Shi Hu and Stone Jade had both used the Heaven-Shattering Divine Fist before, and its power was terrifying!

Xu Yang originally thought that the top Secret Techniques of the Battle King Clan were all fists and palms.

He didn’t expect there to be saber techniques too.

This saber art was honestly the strongest he’d ever encountered so far in his cultivation.

Once mastered, a single slash could shatter the heavens!

There were some similarities with the Chaotic Void Celestial Saber in execution, but without the chaos.

The offense was even more ferocious.

Xu Yang savored the profundity of the Heaven-Crushing Divine Saber, his mind stirring: "The Chaotic Void Celestial Saber is best combined with Heaven-locking Intent. Add the Soul Mark in as well—even if the opponent expects it, they’ll suffer a huge loss, and at the very least I can create a brief opening."

"Then follow up with the Heaven-Crushing Divine Saber. One locks, one crushes; the Chaotic Void Celestial Saber shatters, only to be reborn and displayed again. That’s just insane power."

Thinking this, Xu Yang found it very feasible.

After all, the Chaotic Void Celestial Saber specializes in chaos.

The Heaven-Crushing Divine Saber shakes the sky and earth. After its wild rampage, just imagine how chaotic the aftershocks are?

Combine that with the Chaotic Void Celestial Saber, and you’d catch your foe completely off guard with a violent strike!

Xu Yang’s eyes lit up, a brilliant smile spreading on his face.

The Battle King Clan was really generous.

"Since the Battle King Clan is so sincere to me, I’ll return the favor!"

Xu Yang took a deep breath and turned to look around, only to find Shi Feng gone.

"Looks like I’ve been meditating for quite some time."

Xu Yang slapped his forehead and walked out of the secret chamber.

Outside stood a Shi Family guard. Upon seeing Xu Yang emerge, he immediately greeted respectfully, "Mr. Xu, the Patriarch instructed that after you come out, you may head back as you wish."

Xu Yang nodded slightly and quickly left the place.

He was preparing to go back and study thoroughly, striving to perfect the synergy between the Chaotic Void Celestial Saber and the Heaven-Crushing Divine Saber.

Seven days later.

In the wilderness among the mountain ranges outside Shi Family City.

Boom!

Heaven and earth suddenly twisted as saber light flooded the sky, endless and chaotic, surging with violent, overwhelming force, fiercely crashing down.

In an instant, the vast mountains began to quake intensely.

Countless saber lights rampaged in disorder, the terrifying aura of chaos making hair stand on end.

A figure abruptly emerged from the tidal flood, blood light exploding.

Splash!

The saber shadows suddenly froze, then erupted in a metallic roar like mountain crumbling and sea surging.

Xu Yang gripped the Asura Blood Saber and slashed down hard.

"Heaven-Crushing Divine Saber!"

The saber edge swept wildly!

Endless power and will fused together and exploded with a tyrannical momentum.

Rumble!

A ring of saber shadows crashed down, sweeping up a dense flurry of afterimages that devoured the remaining power of the Chaotic Void Celestial Saber, merging it into itself before detonating again.

The sky collapsed and the earth split!

Destruction surged in waves!

If you weren’t standing inside it, you wouldn’t even sense the hidden Heaven-locking Intent within.

Not far away.

Shi Hu watched all this, his scalp tingling.

"Heaven-Crushing Divine Saber—this guy’s gotten even stronger."

"The technique before wasn’t as strong as the Heaven-Crushing Divine Saber, but that suppression in it was just too powerful. Even if I went all out and was on guard, I’d still get caught."

"Add the Heaven-Crushing Divine Saber to that... damn it!"

Shi Hu scowled, cursing under his breath.

It just felt impossible to catch up with this guy.

How the hell is he this much of a monster?

Especially since even his own Battle King Soul Mark was no match for Xu Yang’s—even got utterly suppressed!

Against Xu Yang, there’s not a single advantage.

"Good thing he came to our Battle King Clan."

Shi Hu secretly rejoiced. If Xu Yang were their enemy, it would be pure despair.

At that moment, a figure sped in from the distance.

From afar, seeing the terrifying saber light raining from the sky, his heart skipped a beat.

It was Shi Haoting!

"What are you doing here?" Shi Hu frowned when he saw Shi Haoting approach.

Shi Haoting gave an awkward laugh, saying quickly, "Something’s happened."

"Hm?"

"Deng Tianfang’s here."

"Deng Tianfang? What’s he doing here?" Shi Hu’s brows furrowed even deeper, his expression darkening.

Shi Haoting said gravely, "He’s here for Mr. Xu. I suspect he got word from somewhere."

"Damn it!"

Shi Hu’s face grew ugly.

Still, even among Shi Family’s higher-ups, no one thought the secret could be kept for long.

Even if exposed, it’d just be a little more trouble, nothing more.

"Xu Yang."

Shi Hu shouted to Xu Yang.

Xu Yang turned his head, spotted Shi Haoting next to Shi Hu, raised his brow, then put away the Asura Blood Saber and stepped into the air toward them.

"What’s up?"

"Looks like there’s a bit of trouble," Shi Hu said in a heavy voice.

Xu Yang glanced over, suspicious, "It’s related to me?"

"That’s right!"

"Deng Tianfang’s come. He’s number eight on the Celestial Pride List. He’s only just behind me, and his real strength isn’t much weaker! Most importantly, he’s from the Five Elements Celestial Realm and is the second strongest genius there, after Xiao Ming."

"He’s here for me?"

Xu Yang’s pupils contracted.

"Exactly!"

"Word got out that you joined the Battle King Clan," Shi Hu sighed.

Xu Yang’s expression shifted, then he suddenly grinned: "So why’s he coming after me?"

Shi Haoting said, "Doesn’t look friendly, that’s for sure!"

"Then let’s go see what he wants."

Xu Yang laughed boldly.

All three set off at top speed.

Half a quarter hour later.

Xu Yang met Deng Tianfang.

Stone Jade and several of the Shi Family’s true-lord-level geniuses were also present.

Compared to Xiao Ming, Deng Tianfang was more burly and had a square face.

As Xu Yang entered, Deng Tianfang stood up at once, sharp eyes fixed on Xu Yang.

"You’re Xu Yang?"

"That’s me."

Xu Yang smiled coolly, "You looking for me?"

Deng Tianfang grinned, his tone mocking, "I thought you’d have three heads and six arms, but turns out you’re nothing special."

"Makes you wonder if the Battle King Clan is going downhill, since even you managed to press Shi Hu down."

Shi Hu’s face turned dark, killing intent flashing in his eyes: "Deng Tianfang, you son of a bitch, you looking for death?"

"Hmph!"

Deng Tianfang snorted coldly, "I don’t want to make a scene with you here."

"Xu Yang, so you’ve truly pledged allegiance to the Battle King Clan."

"Kind of funny, isn’t it? Out of the seven top forces, you picked the weakest—the Battle King Clan."

Xu Yang’s eyes turned chilly: "So you came just to flaunt your superiority?"

"If that’s it, the show’s over. You can get lost now."

Hearing this, Deng Tianfang’s face darkened at once.

"Ignorant fool."

"You dare offend the Five Elements Celestial Realm, even destroyed Mr. Xiao’s Heaven-Trapping Bowl. Your crimes are unpardonable!"

Xu Yang froze, then burst out laughing, unable to hold back.

"For a moment there, I thought I was looking at one of my Daqian dogs." He turned to Shi Hu, laughing.

"Hahaha."

Shi Hu roared with laughter, "Maybe not from Daqian, but a dog of the Five Elements Celestial Realm is still a dog!"

Deng Tianfang’s face turned ashen, fists clenching, killing intent surging in his eyes.

He forced down his rage and spoke coldly, "Xu Yang, I’ll give you a chance!"

"Swear fealty to my Five Elements Celestial Realm, kneel before me and Mr. Xiao to apologize, and I’ll spare your life!"

"You want me to kneel for you? Are you even worthy?"

"And what, is Xiao Ming your daddy? Got to bring him up every damn time? Do you drag your Daddy Xiao Ming along when you’re dual cultivating in bed with your Dao lover?"