I Can Strengthen Everything

This was something he had to admit.

For example, back when he encountered the Netherworld Blood Lotus, if he hadn’t used the Refining Divine Technique to absorb the Demon Soul in the end, he likely would have had to use the Holy Decree to break free.

The eyes of many onlookers lit up as they stared at the Mountain and River Treasure Mirror.

The allure of a Heaven-Reaching Spiritual Treasure was immense, even for those present.

To reveal such a priceless treasure so casually.

Such profound resources... Only someone like Crown Prince Chu could display them so nonchalantly.

"Since His Highness the Crown Prince has put up a prize, I shall liven things up as well."

Venerable Ling Xu chuckled and spoke. As he did, he produced a Jade Box. He opened it, revealing a golden elixir the size of a longan floating within.

"This is a Top Grade Phoenix Essence Golden Core. It can bring a person back from the brink of death and heal any wound. Even if one’s Divine Soul is gravely injured, as long as a single breath remains, they can make a full and immediate recovery. This elixir will be my prize for the winner."

As Venerable Ling Xu’s voice faded, everyone stared at the Golden Core in his Jade Box, their eyes gleaming.

A Life-Saving Level elixir—truly an excellent prize.

Though it couldn’t compare to Crown Prince Chu’s Mountain and River Treasure Mirror, it was still a rare Treasure Level elixir.

[Phoenix Essence Golden Core. Refined with the blood of an Ancient Phoenix. Enhancement cost: 120,000 points.]

’A Golden Core refined from the blood of an Ancient Phoenix...’

Reading the panel’s description, Fang Xing’s heart couldn’t help but skip a beat.

’This thing seems to be anything but simple.’

An item offered by a Celestial Martial Saint was guaranteed to be extraordinary.

Something that money couldn’t necessarily buy!

The Mountain and River Treasure Mirror and the Phoenix Essence Golden Core were both exceptional treasures!

"Then I shall liven things up as well."

Hong Miaojin spoke up. As soon as the words left her mouth, a purple fruit appeared in the palm of her hand.

It was about the size of a fist, its surface covered in patterns that resembled veins.

It emanated a tantalizing, sweet fragrance.

"This Thousand Year Vermilion Fruit will be my prize."

Hong Miaojin announced, her voice echoing through the hall.

All eyes turned to the fruit in her hand, and eyelids twitched in surprise.

[Thousand Year Vermilion Fruit. Enhancement cost: 1,000,000 points.]

’A Thousand Year Vermilion Fruit... one million points? It needs that much?’ Fang Xing was stunned.

The enhancement cost for the Thousand Year Vermilion Fruit was ten times greater than that of the Phoenix Essence Golden Core.

However, their effects differed. The Vermilion Fruit’s purpose was to enhance one’s Power Cultivation, and its potency varied with its age.

A Thousand Year Vermilion Fruit was an exceptionally rare Treasure Medicine.

Each item offered by the three Celestial Martial Saints was of extraordinary value.

"Prizes certainly add motivation. Hmm, let’s see your performance. The match will take place within the Mountain and River Treasure Mirror. This is a spar of Martial Arts; no external aids are permitted," Zhao Taichu announced.

Fang Xing and Jiang Chuan both nodded.

VMMMM—!

In the next instant, Zhao Taichu waved his hand, and the Mountain and River Treasure Mirror released a brilliant light that enveloped them both.

In an instant, both of them vanished on the spot.

The Mountain and River Treasure Mirror hovered in mid-air, allowing everyone outside to clearly see what was happening within.

All eyes were fixed on the two men inside the Mountain and River Treasure Mirror.

One at the True Gang Fourth Layer, the other at True Gang Perfection!

Normally, there would be no contest; the cultivator at True Gang Perfection should have an overwhelming advantage.

But Fang Xing’s case was different.

He was the man who had once slain a Top Level Demon King.

That fact was common knowledge.

"Your Highness, who do you think will win?" Lü Su murmured, secretly sending a psychic message to Zhao Taiji.

"It’s hard to say. We’ll know by watching,"

Zhao Taiji replied via psychic message, his expression calm.

Lü Su blinked. "Then who are you hoping will win?"

"Jiang Chuan," Zhao Taiji replied.

Lü Su was stunned.

"Your Highness, I thought you held Fang Xing in high regard. Why would you hope for his defeat?"

"A genius of his caliber will only become receptive to serving me after suffering a significant setback."

’I see...’ Lü Su’s eyes widened in understanding. As she looked toward the Mountain and River Treasure Mirror, a thought sparked in her own mind.

’That’s right. If he fails, then I’ll have a chance to make him submit to me.’

...

Meanwhile, Fang Xing and Jiang Chuan found themselves standing on a vast expanse of the Gobi Desert.

After a quick scan of his surroundings, Fang Xing focused on Jiang Chuan, who stood before him.

Their gazes met.

A blazing Battle Intent ignited in Jiang Chuan’s eyes.

A powerful aura erupted from him, and the terrifying Gang Qi he released nearly distorted the very air.

A bone-chilling aura spread out, seemingly threatening to freeze the very heavens and earth.

"The time limit is the time it takes for one stick of incense to burn. I expect you both to give it your all."

Zhao Taichu’s voice drifted down from the sky.

Hearing this, Jiang Chuan took a deep breath, clasped his fists in a salute, and said, "Lord Fang, I look forward to your instruction!"

Fang Xing smiled slightly and returned the salute. "An Upper Sect True Inheritance. I’ve been wanting to see what that’s all about."

VMMMM—!

The words had barely faded when Jiang Chuan struck, unleashing a fierce and overbearing Palm Seal with lightning speed.

The air seemed to tear as potent Gang Qi condensed into the Palm Seal, which flew forward with a powerful gust, carrying a majestic might.

As the Palm Seal approached, Fang Xing remained perfectly still, condensing the Power within his body.

A dragon’s shadow began to coil around him.

ROAR—!

Golden Dragon Qi materialized into the form of a charging dragon. With a crackle that split the air, it shot forward to meet the attack.

Dragon Roar Palm!

This attack, formed of pure Dragon Qi, was equally fierce and domineering. Combined with his own monstrous Power, its might far surpassed that of the original Dragon Roar Palm from the Dragon’s Roar Iron Cloth Shirt, reaching an unprecedented new peak.

BOOM—!!!

The dragon shadow and the Palm Seal slammed into each other, unleashing a powerful shockwave that swept through the area.

The air warped.

Dust and smoke billowed!

Fang Xing stood his ground, not having moved an inch. Jiang Chuan, however, had been forced back a step, his expression turning grave.

After that single clash of ranged attacks, he stared at Fang Xing, his own qi and blood churning within him.

’Such terrifying Power... no wonder he’s this strong!’

He was inwardly aghast.

In a direct clash of techniques based on pure power, he, a cultivator at True Gang Perfection, was actually the one at a disadvantage.