Immortal-Exterminating Divine Venerable

"H-how is this possible?"

Everyone watching the battle was instantly stunned.

They never imagined this would be the outcome.

With just a lift of his hand, Yang Xiao had caught the menacing blow. A casual flick, and he sent Ao Tianjue—a man who possessed a Low Grade Treasure Weapon and was at the Great Divine Power Realm Second Stage Peak—flying through the air.

Could such power really belong to a mere Mortal at the True Intent Eighth Layer Peak?

This was even more unbelievable than when Yang Xiao had ascended all the way to the ninth step!

After Ao Tianjue was thrown, the crowd outside was silent for a long time.

Complete silence.

Ao Tianjue, who had just scrambled to his feet, was equally astonished. Staring at Yang Xiao with utter disbelief, he muttered, "Impossible. How could he have taken my attack? Right, it's another treasure! It must be a treasure Lord Human Emperor gave him. How else could he be so powerful?"

"That's right, that has to be it."

With that thought, Ao Tianjue stood up straight again, pointing his silver spear directly at Yang Xiao.

He roared in anger, "If you have any guts, fight me without relying on treasures! Do you dare?"

Yang Xiao was taken aback for a moment, then he burst out laughing.

'This guy...'

'What a clown.'

"What are you laughing at? Am I wrong? Hmph, do you think we're all fools? A mere cultivator at the Eighth Layer of the True Intent Stage managing to knock me down—a magnificent expert at the Great Divine Power Realm Second Stage Peak—with a sneak attack. It seems Lord Human Emperor truly favors you too much. This is unfair!"

Ao Tianjue shouted.

Clearly, Yang Xiao's laughter had wounded his pride.

This time, however, the people outside who heard him no longer believed Ao Tianjue as blindly as before.

In fact, many of them were looking at him as if he were an idiot.

"This guy's gone mad. He even dares to slander Lord Human Emperor? That young man clearly used nothing but his own Physical Strength just now. What treasure? Still, to reach the level of the Great Divine Power Realm on Physical Strength alone... that young man is truly the genius Lord Human Emperor sees in him. He's incredible!"

These speakers were knowledgeable, discerning, and powerful individuals. Once they had spoken, even the uninformed spectators who had initially thought Ao Tianjue might be telling the truth now looked at him with contempt.

Of course, many people also turned to look at Yang Xiao.

But their gazes no longer held the previous disdain, contempt, or doubt. Instead, they were filled with excitement, worship, and admiration, which in turn caused the Emperor Golden Dragon Secret Technique within Yang Xiao's body to stir once more.

However, Ao Tianjue, who was inside the Battle Space, couldn't see any of this.

Yang Xiao, on the other hand, could sense it through his Emperor Golden Dragon Secret Technique, but he wasn't about to tell this guy.

Besides, he had to focus on sensing the Gold Element Origin Power within the Battle Space.

'As for this clown...'

'He can think whatever he wants. For now, my priority is comprehending the Gold Element Origin Power in this Battle Space. From that brief exchange, I can already sense that my understanding of Gold Secret Patterns, and even my own Heaven and Earth Origin Flame, has deepened. This place is truly a masterpiece created by the first Human Emperor and the Golden Emperor Saint Mother.'

With that thought, Yang Xiao decided to ignore the man.

His figure flickered.

A Time Clone emerged from his body.

Meanwhile, his main body sat down cross-legged and began to sense the Gold Element Origin Power of the Battle Space.

But when Ao Tianjue saw Yang Xiao's Time Clone, he thought he had figured everything out.

"I get it! I finally get it! You refined the treasure Lord Human Emperor gave you into a Clone! No wonder you're so powerful. Hmph, are you planning to use this Clone against me now? How despicable! How shameless! However, I, Ao Tianjue, will not yield."

With a furious roar, Ao Tianjue struck a righteous and awe-inspiring pose.

It was a surprisingly infectious display; some of the uninformed onlookers even began to think he might be right.

But the more knowledgeable people, including the Demigod Peak Ancestor of the Qin Family, just shook their heads.

"A man's greatest virtue is self-awareness. That Clone was clearly condensed by the young man through a special Technique, it's not a treasure at all. This fellow can't beat his opponent, so he resorts to slander. What a disgrace!"

The Qin Family Ancestor had the highest cultivation and greatest strength among everyone present, so when he spoke, the crowd deeply agreed.

But obviously, Ao Tianjue couldn't hear any of this.

Nor did he know that the people outside were already looking at him with utter contempt.

As for Yang Xiao, the Emperor Golden Dragon Secret Technique within him became even more active, letting him know that the clown had just done something foolish in the eyes of the crowd again.

But he paid it no mind.

He hadn't released his Clone to deal with Ao Tianjue anyway.

It was meant to guard him.

This way, he could comprehend in peace.

And so, time passed bit by bit. At first, Ao Tianjue was wary of Yang Xiao's Time Clone, but he saw that it didn't move at all.

It simply stood guard over its main body, which was actually... cultivating.

Instantly, his expression turned extremely ugly.

'This brat... to look down on me like this! If I, Ao Tianjue, don't teach him a lesson today, who knows how people will ridicule me when I get out of here!'

With a cold sneer, his eyes darted about as a plan formed in his mind. As if he had thought of something wonderful, the corners of his mouth curled into a smirk. "Hmph! You think you're so great just because you refined a treasure into a Clone? Today, your Uncle Ao will give you a taste of the power of Spring Breeze Intoxication!"

As he spoke, he flipped his palm, and a small, turquoise vial appeared in it.

A pained expression flashed across his face as he looked at the vial.

'If this brat hadn't forced my hand, I really wouldn't be willing to use this. Spring Breeze Intoxication is extremely rare; even I only have half a vial left. Still, when I think about how this guy will be at my mercy in a moment... heh heh, it'll be worth it even if I use it all up.'

The more Ao Tianjue thought about it, the more smug he felt.

He uncorked the turquoise vial, and a strange fragrance immediately wafted out.

Ao Tianjue himself, however, held his breath and even sealed every pore on his body, as if taking extreme precautions against the scent.

As for Yang Xiao, both his Clone and his main body seemed completely unaware.

The Clone continued to stand guard.

The main body continued its comprehension.

This made some of the spectators who favored and admired Yang Xiao grow instantly nervous.

"What kind of dirty trick is that guy using? And Yang Xiao, what in the world is he doing? If this keeps up, he's going to fall for that guy's treacherous plot!"