Bolstered by his own terrifying power, Yuan Luàn’s body swelled to a horrifying height of over four meters. His muscles were colossal, more fearsome than the Wishful Size state of any Hard Skill.

Moreover, this didn’t even seem to be Yuan Luàn’s full power. Or rather, he wasn’t truly being serious, but was treating it all with a mocking attitude.

Legend says Buddha Shakyamuni had a sixteen-foot body, so Yuan Luàn transformed to match that very height. This was nothing but mockery, just a game to him!

"How could a fiend like you possibly compare to the Buddha’s Golden Body!"

Boku’s expression was fierce. The light of his Arhat Golden Body flared, and with a tap of his foot, the ground beneath him caved in as he vanished from the spot.

No energy field radiated from him—only the most primal physical assault!

For his body was the hardest of weapons, capable of piercing Steel Armor and capturing a Spirit Body alive!

’When it came to his physical body, he had absolute confidence. This was the ultimate power he had attained, forged step-by-step through endless torment and gradual enlightenment!’

BOOM!!

He shattered the air with his body. A vapor cone, like one from a supersonic jet breaking the sound barrier, faintly materialized around him as he crossed more than ten meters in a single leap.

Elbows like spears!

In the Eight Armed Fist, the elbow is a lethal weapon!

However, to his surprise, Yuan Luàn actually used a similar move.

He also raised an elbow, striking out fiercely to meet Boku’s attack.

The two bodies—one large, one small, their difference in size enormous—collided under the nighttime streetlights.

BOOM!!

The immense impact instantly sent cracks spiraling through the ground as dust billowed up.

CRACK!!

Accompanied by a sickening crack of bone that would make one’s skin crawl, Yuan Luàn’s elbow actually exploded upon impact with Boku’s. Flesh and white bone fragments blossomed like a grotesque flower.

"Oh?"

Even Yuan Luàn was slightly surprised by the terrifying power his opponent had unleashed.

’This man seems to have truly forged his body into steel. A solid block of iron from the inside out.’

The next moment, Boku’s follow-up combo arrived.

This time, Boku once again unleashed the formidable characteristics of the Eight Armed Fist to their fullest extent.

Elbows, fists, knees, and feet—all eight major joints on his body, like eight arms, could each transform into a lethal weapon!

Moreover, Boku’s attacks didn’t stop there. Even his head was part of the assault!

His body seemed to have no blind spots or weaknesses whatsoever!

A muscular Demon Fiend over four meters tall was locked in combat with a bald, muscular Arhat who, after activating his Golden Body, stood nearly two meters tall.

It was a scene a normal person could never even imagine!!

The destructive force of their struggle was something no bulldozer or demolition crew could ever hope to match.

BOOM!!

Yuan Luàn dodged one of Boku’s spinning elbow strikes, which smashed into a nearby utility pole. The pole, made of reinforced concrete, snapped clean in two and came crashing down.

However, before it could even hit the ground, it was caught in their follow-up attacks. The broken half, concrete and rebar alike, was pulverized into fragments!

BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!!

Their struggle tore through houses and buildings. Walls might as well have been made of paper, pierced with ease. Even Solid load-bearing columns couldn’t withstand more than a few of their impacts.

Amidst the dust and thunderous crashes, a two-story restaurant whose load-bearing columns had been shattered tilted and collapsed, crashing down on the two relentlessly battling figures.

But neither paid any mind to the falling masonry. The shockwaves and aftershocks of their blows shredded the collapsing ceiling, and by the time the building had completely fallen, there was shockingly no rubble or debris anywhere near them!

Blood, muscle tissue, sweat, and bone fragments flew through the air with every impact.

Boku’s body far exceeded Yuan Luàn’s expectations. ’This guy, focused solely on his physical form, has trained it to a truly terrifying degree.’

BAM!!

A side kick slammed squarely into Yuan Luàn’s thick arm. Yuan Luàn used the Power of the blow to launch himself into the air, putting distance between them.

"You’ve really surprised me."

A savage smile spread across Yuan Luàn’s distorted face. The caved-in fracture on his arm instantly bulged and snapped back into place, good as new.

Though his flesh had been torn and bones shattered in their clashes, not a single wound could be seen on him now. All his injuries had already healed.

On the other side, Boku’s face was calm, as if the high-intensity outburst had taken no toll on his stamina. But he knew that was impossible. ’My endurance is high, but I can’t sustain this level of explosive clashing for long. If he can maintain that Recovery Ability, this is going to be trouble.’

’There has to be a weakness or a limit.’

Boku’s eyes narrowed slightly.

"It’s been a long time since I’ve met a human with a body like yours. In this state, I could still beat you in a battle of attrition, but that would be far too disrespectful."

"So..."

The smile on Yuan Luàn’s face grew even more savage.

"Mind Dharma Forms... I imagine you’ve seen plenty of those."

"But have you ever seen a Physical Body Dharma Form?"

The next moment, Yuan Luàn’s body began to change once more.

Disease and plague warped his body.

His cells and bones divided with cancerous speed.

The outer layer of his skin hardened like petrified wood.

...

A figure over four meters tall appeared before Boku, resembling a peerless Demon General. It was covered in armor of hardened, brown, wood-like keratin, and its palms were as large as cattail fans.

Other Celestial Demons, no matter how corporeal they appeared, could only manifest a Mind Dharma Form from their Celestial Demon True Form. They were illusory.

But Yuan Luàn was different. He subverted all understanding. His Dharma Aspect was one of his true physical forms.

Plague of Rebellion, Second Form: Demon Body Form.

An immense pressure once again descended upon Boku, and his expression became incredibly grim.

His opponent hadn’t grown any larger—in fact, he had even shrunk slightly—but it was obvious his power was on a completely different level than before, in a whole other league entirely.

RUMBLE!!

A clap of muffled thunder echoed in the sky. A strong wind kicked up, sweeping through the gloom on the ground, and even the streetlights began to flicker erratically, as if cowering in fear of the savage, wicked Demon General.

"Here I come."

Yuan Luàn’s voice was filled with a wicked glee, his tone mocking.

BOOM!!

The next moment, Yuan Luàn displayed a speed that defied his size, instantly appearing before Boku. His massive body was like a dark cloud, blotting out the light of the street lamps.

A fist larger than two human heads combined shot toward Boku, seeming to possess unstoppable might.

Boku threw his arms up in front of his chest, bracing to receive the blow head-on.

The instant they collided, the very air seemed to freeze solid.

Only after about a tenth of a second did the air belatedly register the immense impact.

Tremendous power was unleashed.

’A wind is rising.’

The phrase flashed through Boku’s mind. Then, he felt his body become like a fallen leaf in a gale, flung violently backward by the expanding blast of air.