I Can Strengthen Everything

’It seems Fang Xing’s strength is even greater than I imagined...’

Zhao Taiji narrowed his eyes and couldn’t help but clench his fists.

’Why can’t a talent like this work for me...’

’If only he were one of my men!’

’His power is so ferocious!!’

Gazing at the Mountain and River Treasure Mirror in the air, Lü Su’s heart trembled.

Although she had long heard of Fang Xing’s strength, seeing it with her own eyes was another matter entirely.

’It looks like he’s completely dominating this True Disciple of the Upper Sect!’

’That man can only be mine!’

Lü Su stared intently at the Treasure Mirror, the fervor in her eyes growing even more intense.

The hall was silent, yet everyone’s minds were racing.

All was calm on the surface, but beneath, a storm was brewing.

All eyes were fixed on the Mountain and River Treasure Mirror. Though Hong Miaojin’s expression remained largely unchanged, a slight smile touched the corners of her lips.

The nearby Venerable Ling Xu appeared placid, but his expression had unconsciously darkened.

—

’The Senluo Secret Technique certainly is something else.’

Staring at the ten-zhang-tall, blood-red phantom, Fang Xing felt the pressure as well.

RUMBLE!!!

The blood-red phantom solidified in an instant. The next moment, it raised a hand and struck at Fang Xing.

The strike seemed to mobilize all the Power of Heaven and Earth in the vicinity.

The air ripped apart, sonic booms erupted, and the Primordial Qi ran rampant!

’An attack containing a sliver of the Power of Heaven and Earth.’

Even Fang Xing did not dare to underestimate it in the slightest.

VMMMM—!

The Gang Qi around him exploded outward. In that instant, a heaven-piercing Killing Intent blazed from his body.

Behind him, a vision of a blood-red Purgatory appeared, like a Purgatory of Slaughter.

A purple demon saber materialized from within the blood-red Purgatory.

The Life-taking Demon Saber!

After he broke through to the Third Realm with the Heart of Slaughter, the color of the Demon Saber had changed.

It shot out from the blood-red Purgatory, and Fang Xing instantly channeled his power into it.

A flash of purple saber light blazed forth!

It was a power that seemed capable of splitting the very heavens and earth.

Life-taking Slash: Heaven and Earth Demon Suppression Slash!

A brilliant flash of the blade, as swift as lightning!

In an instant, the blade slashed toward the blood-red phantom.

BOOM—!

The ten-zhang-tall blood-red phantom was instantly torn asunder. Its crimson radiance dissipated as tyrannical Sword Qi rampaged across the battlefield.

PTHOO...

A figure was sent flying backward, spitting a mouthful of blood before crashing heavily to the ground.

The rampaging Life-taking Life Blade Qi assailed him. Jiang Chuan was horrified; the Gang Qi within his body was completely unable to block it.

A wave of intense pain washed over him, his face instantly contorting in agony.

Fang Xing’s figure emerged from the dust and smoke.

In a single stride, he was upon him.

"I concede!"

The moment Jiang Chuan spoke, the terrifying force of the incoming punch dissipated into nothing, and Fang Xing’s advance came to an abrupt halt.

Gazing at the half-dead Jiang Chuan on the ground, he waved his hand, and the rampaging Life-taking Life Blade Qi and Sun Golden Flame dissipated instantly.

The pain racking his body vanished in an instant.

He felt as if he had gone from Hell to heaven.

"Thank you for your mercy, Lord Fang." Jiang Chuan struggled to his feet and bowed with cupped hands.

Fang Xing smiled faintly. "It was a good match, Brother Jiang."

He had to give face where it was due.

Humiliating a True Disciple would be tantamount to making an enemy of the Spirit Treasure Upper Sect.

"Excellent. A spectacular match."

Crown Prince Chu’s voice echoed from the sky. An instant later, a brilliant light descended, and the two fighters vanished from the Gobi Desert, reappearing in the main hall.

*Cough, cough...*

Jiang Chuan clutched his chest with one hand, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, his expression listless.

In contrast, Fang Xing stood beside him, perfectly composed, his complexion healthy and ruddy.

The outcome of the spar was clear at a glance.

CLAP! CLAP! CLAP!

Applause suddenly broke out. The Spirit Treasure Venerable was the first to clap, his face wreathed in smiles as if he wasn’t the least bit concerned that Jiang Chuan had lost.

"Lord Fang is truly a champion among the Court’s great ministers. With such strength, you are truly a dragon among men!"

"You are too kind, Venerable."

Fang Xing bowed with cupped hands.

The hall then erupted in thunderous applause. Crown Prince Chu smiled warmly as he looked at the two men, his gaze lingering on Fang Xing with clear satisfaction.

"The spar has concluded. My prize goes to Fang Xing."

No sooner had he spoken than the Mountain and River Treasure Mirror descended from the Void and landed in Fang Xing’s hands.

The seemingly plain and unadorned Mountain and River Treasure Mirror felt as if it weighed a thousand pounds.

"Haha, I honor my bets. My prize also goes to Lord Fang."

Venerable Ling Xu let out a hearty laugh, and the Jade Box containing the Phoenix Essence Golden Core landed in Fang Xing’s hands.

As for Hong Miaojin, she wasted no time; the Thousand Year Vermilion Fruit landed directly in Fang Xing’s hands.

Three treasures, now in his possession.

Fang Xing thanked them one by one.

His bearing was impeccably polite.

Though Jiang Chuan watched from the side with envy, he said nothing.

He had experienced Fang Xing’s power firsthand.

He could only describe it with one phrase.

His reputation was well-earned!

He even had a feeling that Fang Xing hadn’t gone all out and was still holding something back.

Faced with such unfathomable strength, he had no choice but to accept the truth.

"Fang, you are truly a pillar of our Great Jing. Continue to work hard, and do not disappoint Lord Hong for all her efforts in cultivating you."

Crown Prince Chu spoke with a beaming smile.

Fang Xing bowed slightly. "I will remember the Crown Prince’s words and will certainly not fail the hopes Lord Hong has placed in me."

At his words, the smile on Hong Miaojin’s face grew even brighter.

Having discovered such a gem, the more she looked at him, the more pleased she was.

—

A moment later, Fang Xing and Hong Miaojin stood up to take their leave and left the Celestial Star Residence.

Stepping out of the Celestial Star Residence, Fang Xing couldn’t help but feel much more relaxed.

His Primordial Spirit was strong, but in the presence of three Celestial Martial Saints, he had felt a constant sense of oppression.

Especially when facing Crown Prince Chu and Venerable Ling Xu. He had kept his Primordial Spirit completely restrained, not daring to make the slightest stir.

After returning with Hong Miaojin to the courtyard of the Celestial Star Manor, Fang Xing took out the Vermilion Fruit.

"Lord Hong, this Vermilion Fruit..."

"You won it with your own strength. That makes it yours. Take it."

Hong Miaojin cut him off before he could finish.