"Did I permit you to climb the mountain?"

Just as Wang Junze blocked the flames and prepared to continue his ascent, a figure suddenly flew out from the mountain, looking down at Wang Junze coldly and interrogating him.

"Do I need your permission?"

Slightly raising his head, Wang Junze still wore a faint smile on his face and replied.

"Ye Piaoling, put away that arrogant facade, you are not qualified before me."

Coldly staring at Wang Junze, the person directly revealed Wang Junze's identity.

This remark instantly caused an uproar among the onlookers.

Ye Piaoling, this name has recently become quite famous in the Nether Sea. Most importantly, wasn't it said that he had pledged allegiance to Dugu Feng?

Yet the one blocking Wang Junze's path up the mountain now is Jiao Yang!

One of the most renowned Demon Cultivators under Dugu Feng, and also one of the most feared Void-Breaking Powerhouses in the Nether Sea. Rumor has it, Jiao Yang is just a step away from breaking through to Divine Travel!

As for being under Dugu Feng, why would Jiao Yang oppose Ye Piaoling?

"Young master, he is Jiao Yang!"

On the other side, Peng Ru's eyes showed a hint of hatred, and he lowered his head to softly remind.

In fact, no one needed to remind him, from the moment the opponent attacked with the flaming assault, Wang Junze had already guessed Jiao Yang's identity. He pretended ignorance and taunted: "Which stray dog are you, barking in confusion!"

Concede? Impossible!

Although Wang Junze was unclear why Jiao Yang suddenly targeted him, he certainly wouldn't bow his head in front of so many people; otherwise, the strong reputation he had built over these days would be destroyed instantly.

"You're courting death!"

Jiao Yang instantly became furious after being insulted by Wang Junze.

He wouldn't bother explaining who he was to Wang Junze, and with a raised hand, a terrifying line of fire suddenly shot downwards from the mountain!

If the earlier blaze was an automatic attack triggered by the Crimson Flame Array, this strike now was a direct confrontation between Jiao Yang and Wang Junze.

Even though they were separated by quite a distance, the line of fire seemed to traverse the void, appearing right in front of Wang Junze.

So strong!

Even a casual strike displayed Jiao Yang's terrifying prowess.

Among those in the Void Realm, Jiao Yang's strength was surely considered top-notch.

"Zheng!"

In an instant, a sword sound rang out, and a brilliant sword light slashed down from above, shattering the fire line instantly.

Holding the sword with one hand, Wang Junze's expression remained unchanged, and even his footsteps were unperturbed as he continued to climb the mountain, calmly saying, "If you want to fight, come down here. Are you here to perform circus tricks?"

What could easily repel a typical Void Realm attack was dismissed by Wang Junze as mere street entertainment. His confidence and arrogance were absolutely on par with Jiao Yang.

More importantly, it wasn't mere bravado but the casual confidence and composure in handling the strike.

Previously, all about Ye Piaoling were just rumors; no one knew how strong this suddenly rising newcomer truly was.

But now, just from a single confrontation, everyone realized Wang Junze's power.

Though he was only in Heaven-Stepping, who would dare treat him as an ordinary Heaven-Stepping cultivator now?

Boom!

Continuously provoked by Wang Junze's words, Jiao Yang's expression changed, his figure swayed, and he suddenly descended from the mountain, flipping his hand to grasp a Flaming Long Saber, which he wielded in mid-air to strike at Wang Junze.

The actual distance between the mountain top and bottom was quite far, but when the saber slashed down, it seemed to ignore spatial barriers, igniting in the air a terrifying blaze!

This saber, Jiao Yang didn't hold back, fully displaying his terrifying cultivation.

Using the fire as a saber, the essence of fire's power burned the heavens, showcasing ferocity!

Even the other Void-Breaking Powerhouses on the mountain couldn't help but be moved; the saber was too powerful. If placed in the same situation, few would dare claim they could withstand this strike.

However, even at this moment, Wang Junze's expression remained unchanged.

In an instant, a terrifying Sword Intent emerged around Wang Junze, seeming to draw all the surrounding Spiritual Qi, and with a slight lift of the Sword Edge, he didn't dodge or evade, meeting the saber directly!

Boom!

In an instant, the sword and saber collided, and a splash of water seemed to materialize in the air, fiercely clashing with the flames.

Water Sword Intent!

If it were before yesterday, only by deploying Rain Sword Intent would Wang Junze possibly fend off the saber. Putting everything into it might have forced him to reveal a bit too much!

But now, having grasped the Water Sword Intent, Wang Junze could entirely engage with Water Sword Intent against the opponent. It wasn't only against Jiao Yang; even the Profound Moon Sword Sect people couldn't discern Wang Junze's identity just from the Sword Techniques.

"Hmm?"

His heart skipped a beat. Even Jiao Yang was somewhat baffled at this moment.

He wasn't casually targeting Wang Junze; it was Dugu Feng who instructed him to test Wang Junze, seeing if he could discern Wang Junze's background.

However, from this engagement, nothing was revealed.

And relying solely on this sword strike, Jiao Yang understood that unless it was a genuine life-or-death fight, he couldn't force out more of Wang Junze's cards.

But… the Other Shore Flower was about to mature; it wouldn't be right at this critical moment to engage in a life-and-death battle with Wang Junze, right?

Not to mention whether he could win, even if victorious, he would have to pay a great price. How could he then vie for the Other Shore Flower?!

"Jiao Yang, do you still want to fight?"

With a hint of mockery in the corner of his mouth, Wang Junze also didn't pursue, instead floating in the air, looking at Jiao Yang and calmly asking.

"...You recognize me yet dared to attack me, do you still have regard for hierarchy?"

Upon hearing Wang Junze identify him, Jiao Yang's anger intensified, shouting fiercely.

"Hierarchy?"

With a cold laugh, Wang Junze disdainfully replied, "Mr. Ye has pledged allegiance to Lord Gu Du, what's it to you?"

"The two of us are here to help Lord Gu Du acquire the Other Shore Flower; where is this supposed hierarchy?"

Raising his brows slightly, Wang Junze continued unabashedly, "On the contrary, you know why I'm here yet blocked my way up the mountain. Are you afraid I'll steal your credit?"

"..."

No one expected Wang Junze to recognize Jiao Yang yet dare act so boldly!

Is he mad?

How many days have you been in the Nether Sea? But Jiao Yang has been with Dugu Feng for so long! Truly antagonizing Jiao Yang, do you think Dugu Feng will side with you?!

"Mr. Ye's allegiance to Lord Gu Du is true, but I'm not here to be anyone's servant. Jiao Yang... don't think that because you've been with the lord for long, I wouldn't dare kill you!"

"If you dare act recklessly and disrupt Lord Gu Du's plans, I'll be the first to strike you down!"

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