Seeing the formidable character "Virtue" approaching, Wang Xiaoqiang's eyes narrowed, and with a wave of his right hand, the character "Courage" emanated from within, charging towards the "Virtue" character.

In the next moment...

The "Virtue" and "Courage" characters collided with one another.

With a resounding boom, golden light flashed chaotically, its formless glow piercing the eyes like ten thousand sharp swords. Then a powerful shockwave exploded from the center of their collision, propelling the golden light in all directions.

Wang Xiaoqiang was closest to the shockwave, with no retreat available behind him, no place to hide or avoid. So, he had to release the "Golden Shell" from within his body for protection.

Bang bang bang bang...

That golden light, though intangible, struck the golden shell as if it had substance, producing a clamor of metal clashing sounds.

Ye Junqing and Tian Yunyi, whose cultivation bases were weaker, had their clothes torn and skin flayed by the piercing golden light, blood spurting.

Ling Feng's robes were also penetrated by the reflected golden light. Though his skin remained intact, being a body refining master in the Blood Condensation Realm, red marks appeared on his body, shocking to behold.

Simultaneously, he was struck by the rebounding wave, sent flying backwards.

Although one's victory in a narrow encounter is said to belong to the courageous, Wang Xiaoqiang, having only just comprehended the "Path of Courage," was still inferior to Ling Feng, who had long immersed himself in the "Way of Virtue." Thus, this duel ended in a tie.

The "Virtue" and "Courage" characters returned to the bodies of their masters, but Ling Feng was not ready to concede. With a shake of his hands, spiritual power surged, forming an axe in each hand as he leapt forward, swinging them fiercely at Wang Xiaoqiang.

Wang Xiaoqiang relaxed seeing that Ling Feng was not a Vajra Body master, and with a wave of his right hand, a lightning-shaped divine weapon formed to meet the incoming axe divine weapons.

Bang!

The lightning-shaped divine weapon intercepted the axe divine weapon in Ling Feng's right hand as Ling Feng smirked, growling, "First Soldier Realm of the Immortal Sage dares challenge me? Prepare to die!"

With that, the divine weapon in his left hand swung towards Wang Xiaoqiang's neck, and if it connected, it could surely decapitate him.

Ye Junqing and Tian Yunyi screamed in terror, Tian Yunyi even covering her eyes, unwilling to see Wang Xiaoqiang beheaded, blood spraying everywhere.

Yet, the tragedy they imagined did not occur. Wang Xiaoqiang's left hand slammed out towards the axe divine weapon, with a crack, lightning shot from his palm striking the axe, halting it. The lightning traveled through the weapon and into Ling Feng's hand, numbing it almost to immobilization.

Ling Feng, grimacing, full of embarrassment, was infuriated. With a mental command, a third axe divine weapon materialized, driving it towards Wang Xiaoqiang in a fierce attack.

It appeared to be a fight to the death.

Wang Xiaoqiang, with both hands occupied, was unable to counter, allowing the axe divine weapon to land upon him.

Boom!

With a loud crash, the third axe divine weapon hit the golden shell, piercing through it and striking Wang Xiaoqiang's body, yet it was blocked by the layer of golden shell beneath his skin, unable to cut through.

"Hmm? You brat are actually a Vajra Body?!" Ling Feng's gaze focused intensely on the faint golden shell outside Wang Xiaoqiang's body, then exclaimed in surprise, "And you're at the second layer of Vajra Body?!

"Exactly!" Wang Xiaoqiang sneered, withdrawing a bit of strength with his left hand, and once again striking forward, aiming for Ling Feng's chest.

Boom!!

A thick electric arc struck Ling Feng's chest, sending him flying backward,

Ling Feng, though a body refining master, was not of Vajra Body cultivation, but of the Third Layer of Blood Condensation Realm. Therefore, unable to deflect Wang Xiaoqiang's strike, his towering form was cast out heavily against the opposite wall, landing with his chest charred and mutilated, looking utterly miserable.

Comparatively, Wang Xiaoqiang was unscathed besides the damaged golden shell outside his body.

Ye Junqing and Tian Yunyi glanced at Ling Feng and then Wang Xiaoqiang, their worries dissipating but replaced by disbelief. Wang Xiaoqiang, a First Soldier Realm of the Immortal Sage, had defeated Ling Feng of the Third Soldier Realm!

This outcome was unexpected to them. Initially, they thought Wang Xiaoqiang would be slaughtered by Ling Feng's axe divine weapons, but their concerns were entirely unfounded now.

With a thought, Wang Xiaoqiang retracted the golden shell beneath his skin, the Metal Element Spiritual Energy from the Five Elements Spirit Spring flowed to the damaged parts of the shell, repairing it smoothly.

Then he leapt down from the wall, stepping towards Ling Feng. Seeing Wang Xiaoqiang approach, Ling Feng was wary, forcing himself to stand and brace defensively.

Wang Xiaoqiang halted before him, glared coldly, then coolly remarked, "No need to worry, I won't kill you. I'm merely here to tell you, you've grown up, but your mind is truly narrow! Such a man is unsurprisingly unattractive to women..."

Ling Feng's face reddened with shame and anger, glancing at Ye Junqing before turning away and leaving the room. Upon reaching the door, he spitefully muttered, "Kid, just you wait! Compete with me for women, you won't end well..."

Watching his retreating figure, Wang Xiaoqiang smirked derisively, ignoring the threat. Turning to the women, seeing their torn clothes and numerous injuries, he marveled at the power of "Power of Dao" as he cast Wood Element Spiritual Qi to heal them, causing both women to tremble upon its touch.

Tian Yunyi glanced at Ye Junqing, said, "Junqing, if Ling Feng truly loved you, seeing you injured, he wouldn't have left so coldly. Such men are often sweet in words but only desire, not love in their hearts..."

Upon hearing this, Ye Junqing's heart stirred, nodding in agreement, affectionate gazes steadily focused on Wang Xiaoqiang, briefly thickening with tenderness. Tian Yunyi, witnessing this, felt an unaccountable jealousy, a nagging feeling sulking.

Wang Xiaoqiang, both well-versed and magnanimous, tender and meticulous with women, earned the affections of the two women, naturally. After healing them, Wang Xiaoqiang said, "Alright, apply some trauma medicine afterward, and you'll be fine,"

The women nodded, Tian Yunyi expressed, "Thank you, Little Qiang."

Wang Xiaoqiang waved it off, saying, "It's just a small effort, no need to mention."

"And thank you for your poem." Tian Yunyi said, glancing back at Ye Junqing, "And you, Junqing, thank you for your painting, also I must apologize to you both, for my matters causing misunderstandings, subjecting you to grievances..." (To be continued. If you like this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendations and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)

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