And the root of it all was actually quite simple.

It was all because the other party was none other than Wang Zhan, the one who had defeated him once and, in doing so, made him completely bid farewell to his past.

On one hand, even a mad man like him could sense the anomaly surrounding Wang Zhan. One should know that Wang Zhan appeared to be using the Spiritual Energy from medicinal herbs to rapidly restore his Essence Energy and mental energy, as well as to compensate for the sudden, rapid depletion of his physical strength. But prior to this, this fellow had supplied the mad man with mental energy equivalent to that of a Martial King. This proved that Wang Zhan was definitely not lacking in power! So, this point alone was enough to alert this bloodthirsty spirit.

My total mental energy is now close to 600,000! This guy has been supplying me with mental energy constantly, without even stopping! He definitely has a trump card, an even bigger trump card! HEH HEH HEH, Wang Zhan, oh Wang Zhan, I'm truly becoming more and more interested in you!

On the other hand, it was also due to a slight sense of acknowledgment the mad man felt deep down for Wang Zhan, which made his thoughts somewhat complex. One should know that even within his own Small World, the mad man had rarely encountered a character as insane as Wang Zhan, not even his own brother. Moreover, most people, in most situations, after obtaining formidable power, would likely ponder how to conceal it, or how to hide it even more deeply.

But Wang Zhan was the exact opposite! The reason he concealed his strength was not essentially for the sake of hiding, but rather to hide it for his own objectives, such as evading danger or, as in the current situation, when he first hid the majority of his true capabilities. Then, upon encountering the perfect opportunity, he would not hesitate to flip the table.

Of course, anyone with discerning eyes knew that there were tremendous benefits at stake, so they were willing to take the risk. But Wang Zhan was different. To him, matters like Martial Kings, dangers, being outnumbered, or surrounded by lurking enemies—none of these concerns were his priority as long as one prerequisite was met. That prerequisite was strength! Benefits came as a byproduct of strength. Thus, Wang Zhan had always kept his objective unwavering in his heart. Even if these benefits had become so overwhelmingly tempting that, if he could truly seize them, Wang Zhan would have the chance to gain an entire city. This was something that martial artists at the Martial Master Realm wouldn't even dare to dream of.

But what about Wang Zhan? The mad man was no fool; he had seen it early on. Wang Zhan planned to use battles to fuel his growth; his internal energy had long since reached its limit. This battle was the culmination of his current realm. As long as he broke through, with Wang Zhan's foundation, he would soar. This was Wang Zhan's purpose. And it was also a tangible truth, a strength that was far more enticing than any external benefit, something people would eagerly pursue.

Therefore, if it were an ordinary person, the thought of doing such a thing might never even cross their mind, let alone under what conditions of power they would dare to attempt it. Perhaps a Martial King, perhaps a high-level Martial King, perhaps a Martial Emperor… But who could be totally sure?

Therefore, the mad man, having gradually seen through Wang Zhan's intentions, came forward without any hesitation. He blocked the paths of two actual Martial Kings, even though this was his first time confronting such opponents.

"HEH HEH HEH, come to me! This is my world, but regrettably, it doesn't belong to you..."

Chen Min, who was advancing rapidly and about to close in on Wang Zhan, his expression darkened. "Looking for death!" A mere Domain Spirit dared to block his way? What impudence! But he knew how tricky this Domain Spirit was. It was fundamentally different from the products of any Domain in the current Federation; it was eerily similar to those from remote antiquity. After all, although martial artists of the modern Federation had taken many detours after recognizing the existence of Domains, they couldn't match the heritage of remote antiquity. But they also knew clearly: the higher the spirit of a Domain Spirit, the more unpredictable its aid to its master could be, potentially even backfiring. Because a Domain Spirit with true spirit could rebel against its master! And also because not everyone was Wang Zhan!

Therefore, Chen Min didn't hesitate at all. He merely attempted to circumvent the creature before him while simultaneously beckoning the Martial King, who had freed himself and was lagging behind, to come over. "You deal with him; I'll go save the hostage! Moreover, don't celebrate too early. If your master loses, I can assure you, I definitely won't let you die so easily..."

The rationale behind these actions was, naturally, that a Domain Spirit aligned with Wang Zhan was a thorny problem. So Chen Min threatened him, attempting to hinder the mad man's steps and make him shrink back. On the other hand, he was also mentally prepared, ready at any moment to teach the mad man a harsh lesson. After all, in terms of blocking their path, the mad man was just as detestable as Wang Zhan; they were both disgusting maggots. So the most satisfying result would be to keep him alive and make him everyone's plaything.

But they didn't know what kind of expressions would appear on their faces once they learned that Wang Zhan's Domain Spirit had actually been stripped from a human body! Because the act itself was so bizarrely evil and vicious, even the slightest rumor of it was enough to make people tremble in fear. For this reason, someone was naturally needed to step forward and provide more corroboration. The mad man was undoubtedly the perfect candidate.

"HEH HEH HEH, why are you in such a hurry to leave! So what if there are two of you! Come and fight me! Kill me! HEH HEH HEH, I really want to die!..."

The mad man cackled arrogantly, relentlessly pursuing Chen Min. On the other side, astonishingly, a phantom of him separated, and its mental energy was comparable to the mad man's main body. Moreover, unlike the mad man's main body, which was merely a form of Spiritual Energy, this clone, for the first time, revealed the exact original face Wang Zhan had first seen in the Small World: a menacing gaze, bloodthirsty lips, and an overwhelming vital energy that seemed to thirst for carnage! This was the very image of a true Demon King, even more bloodthirsty and outrageous than Wang Zhan. A stark contrast to its original hazy state of Spiritual Energy.

This immediately startled Chen Min and the other Martial King; they felt this Domain Spirit was far too real. In fact, even Wang Zhan himself was startled by this display but quickly understood. The reason the mad man could create clones was likely due to his Domain's characteristics; after all, Wang Zhan possessed a bloodline talent, whereas the mad man, without his original body, was merely a remnant of Spiritual Energy, not to mention that creating such clones was a capability the mad man inherently lacked.

However, while Wang Zhan understood the details, Chen Min and the other two actual Martial Kings did not. Thus, quite naturally, the mad man managed to stall their relentless advance.

Chen Min was furious. "You dare show off such a petty trick? You're looking for death!"

The other, his face contorted with rage, echoed, "A mere Domain Spirit dares to block us! Death would be too good for you!"

Clearly, they both thought the mad man's cloning technique was just a smokescreen. But regardless, both were fully prepared to shatter it completely. Unfortunately, what they didn't know was that, even though the cackling mad man was a Domain Spirit, the support Wang Zhan provided him was continuously escalating. In that instant, the amount of mental energy possessed by the mad man's clone had reached a terrifying 600,000 points, identical to the mad man's main body. The two bodies combined equaled a horrifying 1.2 million. If not for the mad man's insufficient realm, this sheer amount of power could have directly crushed everything in its path. Even if a Half-step Martial Emperor who could touch higher thresholds stood before him, dealing with them would be as simple as a Grandmaster dealing with a Martial Master. It was terrifying, striking fear into their hearts.

Of course, such vast reserves also directly meant that, even though the mad man lacked an equivalent realm, and each collision would send him flying, mostly shattered, his fearless, death-defying advances, relying on his vast reserves, allowed him to barely contend with the two true Martial Kings. He yielded no ground, appearing like a demonic immortal.

Meanwhile, Wang Zhan's fists, like a relentless, earthshaking barrage, each blow incredibly powerful, finally broke through the Martial King's defense in the last moment. With a loud RUMBLE... his punch slammed into the belly of the Martial King, whose face had already turned pale and whose Essence Energy obviously couldn't keep up. This powerful Martial King, much like the Grandmaster previously, was sent flying backward, tumbling nearly a hundred meters before crashing down.

PTOO...

Fortunately, a Martial King was still a Martial King; even a battered one couldn't be compared to a Grandmaster. So, essentially, apart from some superficial wounds, this Martial King suffered no serious injuries. However, what was undoubtedly a point of regret for this Martial King was that this was not the Star War Battlefield in outer space, high above. Otherwise, with his Martial King realm, this fellow, who had been tormented by Wang Zhan and had all his stamina drained, would have become a monster with inexhaustible Essence Energy. Moreover, he wasn't a Martial King backed by a Martial Arts Academy and didn't have many elixirs for replenishment. Thus, Wang Zhan benefited from this situation for no good reason.

"HEH HEH HEH, thinking of escaping? If you wish, I could give you a chance!"

But Wang Zhan wasn't about to spoil his own imposing display by revealing this truth. So, with a BANG, Wang Zhan took a step, using the wall for leverage, and rapidly closed in on the Martial King, pressing him relentlessly. Then, his Liyun Blade unsheathed, accumulating power! Wang Zhan immediately prepared to unleash the Heaven and Earth Single Slash, a technique he hadn't used in a long time, just waiting for an opportune moment.

But as for that Martial King, if he hadn't managed to catch his breath abruptly in mid-air just moments before, he would have already become the disgrace of the entire Ming State Underground City. One should know, in many years, he was the only dignified Lord Martial King to suffer such an ignominious defeat at the hands of a junior! Therefore, when Wang Zhan began to relentlessly pursue him again, the Martial King finally erupted.

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