"Boom～～～"

Lin Dong’s Six Harmonies Dragon Fist, infused with the weight of mountains and rivers and the deafening sound of dragon roars, collided head-on with Blood Fool’s "Jiaolong Enters the Sea", as if two ancient forces were fiercely clashing in the air.

This time, neither side managed to stand their ground. Although Lin Dong only stepped back ten steps, his stable stance unquestionably showcased the astonishing aspect of his physical strength.

In contrast, Blood Fool retreated a full eighteen steps, his face slightly pale, eyes filled with disbelief.

"Even after ’Jiaolong Enters the Body’, my physical strength is still not as good as yours. Lin Dong, you are truly a monster!"

Blood Fool’s voice trembled slightly; he initially thought that with the forbidden technique "Jiaolong Enters the Body", he could gain the upper hand in the contest of physical strength, yet reality delivered him a heavy blow.

Lin Dong merely smiled faintly, saying simply, "Come on, continue!"

Then he transformed into a swift shadow, launching a new attack towards Blood Fool.

Imitating two streams of light, the two figures intertwined and shuttled through the air, each punch collision accompanied by deafening booms and the majestic aura of dragons and jiaolong permeating the air.

In the sky, the spectral imagery of dragons and jiaolong entwined, casting multicolored glows and adorning the entire horizon with dream-like illusions.

Below, the ground trembled from the aftershocks of their battle, dust flying, vegetation swaying.

Originally intending to leave quietly, Golden Buddha Kuerzan was deeply captivated by this epic showdown, his footsteps involuntarily coming to a stop.

Looking at the shaking scene in the sky, unprecedented shock and introspection surged within him.

"Turns out, I’m still far behind. To think I always considered myself the strongest in physical strength below the Secondary Ancestors. Now, looking back, I am but a frog at the bottom of the well."

Kuerzan muttered to himself, his past pride and arrogance thoroughly shattered at this moment.

He realized, whether compared to Lin Dong or Vincent, there was still a huge gap in his cultivation of physical strength, his previous claim of "strongest below Secondary Ancestor" was nothing but an arrogant joke.

Kuerzan’s gaze wandered across the battlefield, a thought flashing through his mind—should he join the battle and help Lin Dong combat Vincent, this Blood Clan impostor?

After all, Blood Clan are the common enemies of human martial artists.

However, when he saw Tian Sha standing unmoving on the side, the courage and determination within gradually dissipated.

"Forget it, it’s better to play it safe."

Ultimately, Kuerzan chose to evade, transforming into a ray of light, swiftly fleeing this tumultuous place, feeling both relieved and regretful.

Meanwhile, Tian Sha’s gaze firmly locked onto Kuerzan’s departing figure, a barely discernible cold smile curling at the corner of his mouth.

While Lin Dong and Vincent were engrossed in their fierce battle, Tian Sha silently followed Kuerzan.

The fight between Lin Dong and Vincent continued; each of their confrontations seemed to challenge the limits of heaven and earth.

"Boom boom boom～～～" their clash of fists unleashed terrifying Qi force, causing this land to explode amidst clouds of ash.

...

After distancing himself from the battlefield engulfed with smoke and combat, Golden Buddha Kuerzan didn’t feel a shred of relief for having escaped.

His heart was filled with complex emotions, both regret for failing to complete the task and shock at Lin Dong’s formidable strength.

At the moment, he had only one thought in his mind—to quickly leave this region shrouded by prohibition, return to the Five Elements Land, escape this turmoil, and completely abandon the fights of the War God Competition.

For him, the ranking of the War God Competition has long lost its significance.

The only reason he participated in this event was to unite with Vincent and Gale Queen, jointly oppose Lin Dong, and seize the Origin Power.

However, reality dealt him a heavy blow.

Vincent’s real identity was uncovered; he belonged to the Blood Clan, which plunged Kuerzan into a moral and interest dilemma.

The falling of Gale Queen further deprived him of an important ally.

Now, he could neither team up with Vincent nor single-handedly confront Lin Dong; seizing Origin Power had turned into a distant dream.

Under these circumstances, Golden Buddha Kuerzan opted for the most reasonable approach—quit.

He believed that withdrawing from this tumultuous zone, ensuring his safety was the wisest choice.

Thus, he soared high, speeding towards the perimeter of the forbidden zone, hoping to quickly return to the Five Elements Land and restart his cultivation journey.

However, things seemed not as simple.

After flying several kilometers, he suddenly sensed a faint breath trailing him.

Though weak, to him, it was exceptionally sharp.

Startled inside, he promptly halted his flight, swiftly turned, and intensely scanned the jungle behind him with his eyes.

At that moment, a figure slowly emerged from the jungle, it was Tian Sha.

Tian Sha wore a meaningful smile on his face, his eyes revealing a hard-to-describe expression. 𝕗𝕣𝐞𝐞𝘄𝐞𝚋𝚗𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗹.𝚌𝕠𝚖

He looked at Golden Buddha Kuerzan as if watching prey about to fall into a trap.

"Actually it’s you, Tian Sha? What are you trying to do?" Golden Buddha Kuerzan’s voice carried a tinge of vigilance and perplexity.

He really couldn’t comprehend why Tian Sha would appear here at this moment, nor why he would track him.

Tian Sha chuckled slightly, countering, "What do you think?"

His tone carried a bit of playfulness, as if everything was under his control.

On hearing this, Kuerzan’s face turned grim, his voice icy, "How would I know your purpose? Why don’t you go alongside Lin Dong and Vincent to contend for the Origin Power and come to me instead? Do you think I’m more important than that Origin Power?"

Tian Sha shook his head, the smile on his face growing wider, "You are certainly not more important than the Origin Power, but don’t think you’ll leave here alive, either."

Upon hearing these words, Kuerzan’s face instantly transformed.

At the same time, his eyes showed a hint of puzzlement.

Under Kuerzan’s shocked and confused gaze, Tian Sha approached slowly, his every step seemingly treading on Kuerzan’s strained nerves.

Kuerzan’s pupils slightly contracted; he couldn’t understand why at this critical juncture, Tian Sha would suddenly make a move against him; there was no direct grudge between them.

"You want to kill me? Why?" Kuerzan’s voice carried a tinge of disbelief, more of confusion.

He prided himself on being cautious, never provoking enemies without cause. Even confronted with a formidable rival like Lin Dong, he chose the safest route—leaving.

He couldn’t fathom why Tian Sha was so relentless, even at the cost of life.

Kuerzan’s mind quickly calculated; although depleted from the fight with Lin Dong, he was still capable of battle.

If it truly came to life and death struggles, he was confident that even if he couldn’t retreat unscathed, he could cause significant trouble for Tian Sha, potentially triggering a devastating fight where both might suffer.

Such an outcome would benefit neither party. Kuerzan truly couldn’t grasp Tian Sha’s motivations.

Tian Sha stopped, mere inches away from Kuerzan; his smile under the sunset’s afterglow appeared particularly sinister.

"Want to know why? Ask Yama in hell."

Tian Sha’s words were icy and resolute, leaving no room for negotiation.

These words poured over Kuerzan’s heart like a bucket of cold water, instantly making him realize Tian Sha’s resolve.

Tian Sha’s eyes bore no mockery, only ice-cold killing intent, which made Kuerzan aware that the situation before him was far more severe than he had imagined.