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General Wei let out a low growl behind Xu Guang.
Xu Guang patted its head, signaling him to calm down.
The shirtless strongman noticed General Wei and was initially startled. Once he realized General Wei was just at the First Nirvana stage, he snorted coldly.
This man was named Jiao Kuang, from Yongguo on Yongliang Island, about thirty Daozhou away from Penglai Island.
Yongguo, a large country with six saints overseeing it, Jiao Kuang himself, was from a clan of one of the nation’s kings and was a descendant of a saint.
The reason for bothering Xu Guang was simple.
Luo Cong consulted people on how to deal with the Dragon Monarch but did not invite him.
Being conceited, he was naturally dissatisfied with this. However, since Luo Cong was a person of influence, he couldn’t offend him, but he had to show people his strength as Jiao Kuang.
Upon looking around, only Xu Guang seemed like the right person to establish his authority.
"I think, speaking like this when we first meet, isn’t very good."
Xu Guang said seriously.
People are indeed very strange.
Kindness is always seen as a symbol of weakness.
At least now, Jiao Kuang was becoming more and more arrogant because of Xu Guang’s words.
"Or do you want to kowtow to me?"
Jiao Kuang laughed wildly and said.
Xu Guang sighed.
He didn’t feel he had any problem. The problem was simply due to his realm and reputation.
His background was not enough to intimidate Jiao Kuang, nor was his reputation bright.
"There’s no need to kowtow. Judging by your appearance, you must be over a thousand years old. I estimate that I haven’t reached your fraction despite so many years of cultivation. I’m afraid if you kowtow, it might pass your bad luck to me."
Jiao Kuang’s forehead veins twitched, even though he was bothering Xu Guang due to other reasons, he was quite enraged at the moment.
Someone nearby stirred up trouble by suddenly speaking.
"Jiao Kuang is one of the top three Second Nirvana Realm geniuses in Yongguo. Who do you think you are, daring to speak like this?"
Xu Guang wore a confused expression, then immediately looked around as if asking.
"Top three in the Second Nirvana Realm of Yongguo, is that really strong?"
"Of course very strong, but as I remember, the second genius of Yongguo was once subdued with three moves in Peng laizhou by Yuan Shuang from the Arctic Six Courtyards."
The one speaking was still the fire-stirring person.
Xu Guang uttered an "oh," "So you are the defeated of the defeated under my senior sister."
Jiao Kuang’s face turned completely black.
Xu Guang was also tired of entangling with Jiao Kuang.
Buzz.
A sound of a sword resonated.
There seemed to be a sound of wind breaking, echoing by the ear.
Then the surrounding air suddenly tore apart.
The bronze Long Sword leaped out.
Xu Guang’s figure moved, countless intricate patterns followed him like shadows.
The person and the Long Sword, in an instant, seemed to exist in the year of the snake of Jiao Kuang.
The sword tip made a point, Human Furnace Great Practice.
With one sword strike, mountains and rivers surged wildly, the sun and moon inverted.
Jiao Kuang’s complexion changed slightly, but he was at the Peak of Second Nirvana.
Facing Xu Guang’s sudden sword strike, Jiao Kuang roared furiously, an infinite blaze burst forth from him, like the descent of the Fire God, his body seemingly invincible.
He swung his fist, clashing with the bronze Long Sword.
Buzz!
Not waiting for excitement to appear on Jiao Kuang’s face, he suddenly sensed changes in the air.
In the dimness, countless invisible Long Swords seemed to converge in the air.
Unseen Tribulation Heart Sutra!
An invisible spiritual realm, demon thoughts surged.
Though Jiao Kuang was strong, his time in the Fire Domain was significant.
While his Heart Spirit was restrained by the bronze Long Sword controlled by the Human Furnace Great Practice.
Xu Guang invoked the demon thoughts of Spring Begins in the East from within him.
In the void.
Thousands of spiritual sword lights shuttled out, like myriad swords returning to their origin.
They surged into him, piercing through his Divine Soul’s three lines of defense.
He does not strike unless it is a death blow.
He leisurely moved forward to pick up the items from Jiao Kuang’s corpse.
Clang!
The Long Sword pierced through the air, Jiao Kuang’s Divine Soul was gripped tightly.
The surrounding people were extremely shocked, unable to fathom how Jiao Kuang, who was supposed to easily crush Xu Guang, died just like that.
This Demon Hunter, named Xu Guang, seemed much stronger than imagined.
Xu Guang slowly raised his head, smilingly said.
"Anyone else wants to test if Xu Mou’s sword is sharp?"
The expressions of the crowd were varied.
Some squinted at Xu Guang, eyes filled with a hint of caution.
Some frowned and snorted coldly, seeming displeased by his success.
Some turned around and left.
However, everyone’s aim was the Dragon Essence, with no absolute conflict of interest between them.
People like Jiao Kuang were still a minority.
About half an hour later.
Luo Cong and seven others returned from outside.
From their expressions, it seemed they had not only discussed how to deal with the Dragon Monarch but also agreed on how to distribute the spoils.
Xu Guang knew this well.
Luo Cong approached with a smiling face.
"Each of us has come a long way for the dragon hunt. There’s only one Dragon Monarch, so our distribution must be fair and just."
Ling Xiao and Chu Monarch fell beside Xu Guang.
"I agreed with Luo Cong that after slaying the Dragon Monarch, you’ll have one Dragon Essence."
Xu Guang nodded, "Thank you."
Chu Monarch seemed to discover a secret, taking a step forward and looking the two up and down.
"Do you have some unspeakable relationship? I’ve never seen Sister Ling treat anyone so well."
Ling Xiao remained expressionless.
"If you wish to continue speaking, feel free to keep babbling nonsense."
Chu Monarch smiled faintly, "Then if I don’t speak, can Sister Ling give me an extra Dragon Essence?"
Ling Xiao squinted, placing her hand on the sword hilt at her waist.
Chu Monarch rolled her eyes, then her gaze landed on Xu Guang.
"Young man, you were impressive just now. Could you protect me?"
Xu Guang: ...
He mimicked Ling Xiao’s posture and closed his eyes to rest.
The dragon hunting was set for tomorrow.
Xu Guang found a place to sit and continued his cultivation.
He casually glanced at the treasures on Jiao Kuang.
Very poor, only some badfire ores apart from a little Elixir.
Truly worthless, after so long, only collecting this much.
"Roar——!!!"
A desolate, ancient dragon roar filled with endless majesty and pain suddenly erupted from the Light Cocoon!
Boom!
The golden Light Cocoon swelled violently, with countless cracks appearing on its surface!
Through the cracks, the massive body of the Dragon Monarch could be seen frantically twisting, a fist-sized, entirely golden-red orb with nine dragon phantom images slowly emerged from its chest!
The Dragon Pearl has appeared!
At the same time, the dark gold scales on the Dragon Monarch fell away, turning to ashes, the newly grown flesh below gleamed like jade but was riddled with fine blood marks — the nirvana had reached its most crucial and painful moment!
"Now’s the time!" Murong Zhen shouted harshly, flinging the Duster, thousands of white threads forming a sky-covering net, enveloping the Light Cocoon!
The middle-aged man in luxurious clothes waved a folding fan, the Penglai Smoke Wave Map transforming into a surging blue wave, sweeping from the flank.
The shirtless giant roared as he transformed into a flame giant, fists colliding, striking out two scarlet fire pillars.
The man in black made a light sound with the Rusted Sword, a grayish sword-force of death following him, directly stabbing towards the Dragon Monarch’s brow!
Four masters struck simultaneously, their power earth-shattering!
Luo Cong’s eyes flashed, the Illusory Dream Star Moon Sword erupting like dreamlike sword light, transforming into a shower of starlight sword rain.
Although Li Jiu You and the stout short man hated Xu Guang, with the Dragon Pearl before them, they temporarily suppressed their killing intent.
Li Jiu You formed seals with both hands, nine snake shadows merging into a figure of a nine-headed monstrous snake, biting forward; the stout short man drew the Ghosthead Blade, slashing out a hundred-zhang blood-colored blade force!
Ling Xiao knew she couldn’t stay out of it now.
Her hands formed seals, the virtual image of the Heaven Movement Wheel appearing behind her, clear light flowing, forming a concentrated light blade, slashing at the weak point of the Light Cocoon.
Xu Guang did not rashly move forward.
Besides the Dragon Pearl, there were several items like small Dragon Pearls.
Those were Dragon Essences.
Unexpectedly, this Dragon Monarch had actually condensed a Dragon Pearl.
"Ah Wei, prepare." Xu Guang transmitted with Divine Soul link.
General Wei crouched low, the Ancient Elephant Power gathering in his limbs.
Boom——!!!
More than ten strikes, enough to flatten mountains, fell almost simultaneously on the golden Light Cocoon!
The Light Cocoon shook violently, its cracks frantically spreading, finally unable to withstand, exploding with a roar!
Amidst the fragments of golden light scattered across the sky, the Dragon Monarch’s massive body was completely exposed.
Its newly born flesh was still wriggling and growing, the old body not yet fully shed, suffering a heavy blow at this moment, it let out a tragic wail, Dragon Blood sprayed like a waterfall!
"Seize the Pearl!" Murong Zhen turned into a stream of light, directly pouncing on the Dragon Pearl.