Nangong Changhe was absolutely right. Although this matter would eventually be forgotten, might not even appear on the internet, and regardless of how high Ling Zhenfei's status becomes or how successful he is in the future.

If anyone wants to tarnish Ling Zhenfei's name, they would always bring up this matter, which will remain a lifelong pain for Ling Zhenfei.

Thinking of this, Ling Zhenfei said to Nangong Changhe, "There is indeed a way to resolve this. If I capture you today, put you on trial, and reveal all your conspiracies, then the truth will come out."

Nangong Changhe laughed heartily and said, "Do you know what kind of elixir Number Two just took?"

Ling Zhenfei shook his head. At the moment, Number Two's aura was still abundant, suggesting that it wasn't just going to dissipate so easily.

Ling Zhenfei originally thought such a powerful elixir wouldn't last long, so he deliberately talked to Nangong Changhe, hoping to waste some time until Number Two's aura faded. But little did he know, the elixir's potency was this strong.

Ling Zhenfei said, "This elixir is indeed powerful, but its side effects must be great too."

Nangong Changhe replied, "Side effects or not, all will be resolved as long as we kill you."

Ling Zhenfei was stunned once more, seemingly realizing something. To kill Ling Zhenfei completely, Nangong Changhe must have been fully prepared.

Ling Zhenfei now had one more goal, which was to capture Number Two because much of what had happened was done by Number Two. Although they had captured Number One, Number One personally partook quite rarely, so capturing Number Two was more important.

But Nangong Changhe would surely not let Ling Zhenfei capture Number Two, especially after giving him such a powerful elixir. That itself was suspicious, and Ling Zhenfei carefully observed Number Two.

Seeing Number Two's condition, Ling Zhenfei was shocked, noticing something different. He finally understood why the elixir was so powerful—Number Two was using his life as the price to fuel it.

As Ling Zhenfei was about to speak, Nangong Chang'e interrupted hurriedly, "Don't drag it out anymore. Quickly kill them so we can leave."

Number Two was already itching to fight. At this moment, he charged straight at Ling Zhenfei.

Number Two's aura was now completely full, reaching the advanced late stage of the Dawan Realm. That strength was truly terrifying.

Ling Zhenfei glanced at Phoenix and Tiger, both of whom were already prepared. They also exchanged looks with Ling Zhenfei, who signaled them. He intended to hold the front, while they seized an opportunity to strike at Number Two from behind.

Uncertain if they understood his signal, when Number Two lunged forward, Ling Zhenfei, though unwilling for a direct confrontation, found it unavoidable.

Ling Zhenfei also charged at Number Two, holding some minor self-confidence rooted in his judgment.

In such a short time, Number Two jumping from the initial stage straight to the advanced late stage of the Dawen Realm was an exceedingly rapid improvement.

Could he truly control and adeptly use his Northern Spiritual Energy? That was a real concern.

At this time, Number Two arrived, aiming a palm strike at Ling Zhenfei. Ling Zhenfei had foreseen Number Two preparing this strike moments earlier, thus he planned not to take it head-on.

But the formidable oppression of a senior cultivator over a low-level cultivator made it difficult to dodge, so Ling Zhenfei had to figure out how to evade.

Number Two unleashed a mighty punch, its power massive. The punch's aura enveloped Ling Zhenfei, and to evade, he first needed to avoid its oppressive force, escaping from its area.

Ling Zhenfei struck the ground with both fists, simultaneously punching into Number Two's aura, using the reactive force of his punches to propel himself in another direction, thereby dodging the powerful punch.

Boom!

Although the punch missed Ling Zhenfei, it hit the entrance on the rooftop behind him, causing stones to scatter as the iron door became distorted.

If someone tries entering now, they'd likely need some time.

Unexpectedly, Number Two's punch missed, and while hesitating, Ling Zhenfei, seizing the chance, charged at him. Left hand poised with the Sky Piercing Finger, right hand ready with the Heaven-Splitting Ten Fists, he attacked simultaneously.

At the same time, Tiger and Phoenix reached Number Two's back and launched their attack.

They sandwiched Number Two, but he was unfazed. With a wave of his right hand, he formed a strong spiritual energy protective shield, and his left hand swung a palm strike at Ling Zhenfei.

The palm's sweeping range was expansive, causing Ling Zhenfei's Sky Piercing Finger to misfire, grazing past Number Two's side, while his fist met Number Two's punch.

Behind him, Phoenix and Tiger struck together at Number Two's back.

The three almost simultaneously hit Number Two, but Phoenix and Tiger's attacks only shattered the protective shield that Number Two had cast, barely damaging him.

Ling Zhenfei's punch clashed with Number Two's. Although seemingly unprepared, Number Two still forced Ling Zhenfei back several steps.

Number Two then turned to launch an offensive against Phoenix and Tiger, who had merely shattered his shield without harming him, responding with another swift punch.

The two, having relatively low strength, found the oppressing force of the spiritual energy unavoidable. Phoenix, only at the advanced late stage of the Zhiyi state, was mismatched against Number Two alone.

Luckily, Tiger was there whose strength matched the early stage of the Dawen Realm, similar to Number Two's true strength, but Tiger was currently at the advanced late stage, creating a significant gap in power.

Though Tiger used all his Northern Spiritual Energy, Number Two's casual punch sent both flying.

In one exchange, despite three against one, they gained no advantage—an outrageous outcome.

Ling Zhenfei knew that though Number Two appeared to be at the advanced late stage of the Dawen Realm, he was merely consuming his Divine Sense and life force for incredible power, significantly stronger than the advanced late stage of the Dawen Realm.

But in doing so, sacrificing life energy, he was essentially committing suicide.

At this moment, Number Two charged again at Ling Zhenfei. Number Two knew well that the biggest obstacle now was Ling Zhenfei; taking him down meant Phoenix and Tiger were inconsequential.

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