Chapter 429: Chapter 258: Dogfight (2)

Ever since their inconclusive clash at the docks, Chen Tiangang had been relentlessly tracking him.

Along the way, Fang Yue had managed to shake off Chen Tiangang’s pursuit multiple times. But this Celestial King from the Blood Dragon Platform seemed unwilling to let him go, catching up to him again and again.

Fang Yue knew this couldn’t go on.

He took a deep breath, forcing himself to calm down.

He knew the most important thing was to remain calm and vigilant. He couldn’t give Chen Tiangang any openings.

Just then, a faint sound came from up ahead. Fang Yue was instantly on alert. He tightened his grip on his longsword, prepared to fight at a moment’s notice.

However, when he got a clear look at the scene ahead, he froze.

In the river at the foot of the mountain ahead, a small boat drifted downstream. Moonlight illuminated the two figures on board: Qing’Er and her sister.

’It’s them! What are they doing here?’

A jolt went through Fang Yue. He was about to leap down, grab the two of them, and find out once and for all if they had the Hidden Soldier Map.

But at that exact moment, an intense feeling of danger washed over him, and Fang Yue froze in place.

He keenly sensed that a powerful aura had locked onto him. The source was none other than Chen Tiangang.

Chen Tiangang, one of the Eight Great Celestial Kings of the Blood Dragon Platform, had caught up again!

Alarm bells screamed in Fang Yue’s mind. He instantly suppressed his aura and shot backward in a hasty retreat.

Just as Fang Yue was about to conceal himself to evade Chen Tiangang, a cold glint of light flashed in the corner of his eye.

It was the light from Chen Tiangang’s sword—sharp and vicious, striking at the spot where he had just been standing.

’You just don’t give up, do you? You really think I’m afraid of you?!’ Fang Yue roared inwardly. Instead of retreating, he advanced, charging straight at Chen Tiangang.

At the same time, he swung his longsword. A formidable wave of Sword Qi instantly coalesced and shot forward to meet the light of Chen Tiangang’s blade.

BOOM!

The two streams of Sword Qi clashed violently in mid-air, erupting with a deafening roar. The shockwave billowed out, sending the surrounding leaves rustling wildly.

Chen Tiangang faltered for a second, a flicker of surprise in his eyes.

He had expected Fang Yue to flee. He never thought the man would actually take the offensive—and he seemed to have gotten stronger.

But Chen Tiangang didn’t back down. A cold smirk touched his lips as he moved, lunging at Fang Yue once more.

This time, his assault was even more ferocious. He brandished his longsword, creating a flurry of cold glints that seemed poised to swallow Fang Yue whole.

But Fang Yue was not afraid.

He weaved nimbly through the forest, skillfully evading Chen Tiangang’s attacks.

Meanwhile, his own longsword was a constant blur, sending out streams of Sword Qi that forced his opponent to fall back repeatedly.

The battle between them once again reached a fever pitch. Sword light and Primordial Qi crisscrossed the air, neither man able to gain the upper hand.

Just then, Fang Yue caught a glimpse of the river below from the corner of his eye. The small boat was gone.

’Those two women... they got away again!’

Fang Yue cursed inwardly. He wanted to give chase, but with Chen Tiangang pinning him down, there was no way he could break free.

He shot a glare at Chen Tiangang, fury burning inside him.

If this man hadn’t been hounding him relentlessly, he would have already caught up to Qing’Er and her sister and learned the location of the Hidden Soldier Map.

Now, all he could do was watch helplessly as they vanished, leaving him filled with frustration and rage.

But he knew this was no time for venting. Chen Tiangang’s strength was no small matter. He had to give it his all just to break away from him.

With that thought, he took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his anger and refocusing on the fight.

Longsword in hand, he moved like a phantom, nimbly dodging Chen Tiangang’s attacks while relentlessly counter-attacking.

Their battle fell into a stalemate once again, a whirlwind of crisscrossing Sword Qi and overflowing Primordial Qi.

They were like two heavy bulldozers, shattering rock and pulverizing trees wherever they passed. It was as if the very earth were being torn asunder.

"To be a whole realm beneath me and still fight me to a standstill... you should be proud. But the game ends today! The feeling of personally snuffing out a genius... it’s truly exhilarating!"

Chen Tiangang let out a wild laugh as the aura around him suddenly exploded in intensity.

"Today, allow your senior to show you why Transformation is called Transformation!"

In the next instant, it was as if an Ancient Divine Ape were awakening within Chen Tiangang’s body. His form swelled in an instant, muscles bulging like blocks of iron. A boundless power erupted from within him, threatening to devour everything around it.

’This is... the Demon Ape True Form?’

Yes, what Chen Tiangang had just revealed was the Demon Ape True Form. It was the Demon Form he had chosen after undergoing his Transformation, and one of the pillars of his standing among the Eight Great Celestial Kings of the Blood Dragon Platform.

He now looked like a ferocious Demon Ape, all gnarled muscle and surging power. Each of his strikes seemed capable of shaking mountains, an awe-inspiring and terrifying sight.

And yet, he still possessed the agility of an ape.

After revealing his true form, Chen Tiangang tossed his weapon aside. He balled his hands into fists and, with the full might of his physical body, unleashed a blow with unstoppable momentum toward Fang Yue.

BOOM!

The force of the punch was a gale, carrying an aura that could tear anything apart as it instantly enveloped Fang Yue.

Facing Chen Tiangang’s overwhelmingly powerful strike, Fang Yue did not flinch. A look of grim determination flashed in his eyes.

The Primordial Qi inside Fang Yue’s body began to vibrate violently, as if an invisible power were surging within him. A faint, jade-like luster spread across his skin.

He unhesitatingly mobilized every ounce of his strength to meet Chen Tiangang’s attack.

BOOM!

Their fists slammed into each other in mid-air, creating a deafening explosion.

The shockwave ripped through the area, instantly pulverizing the surrounding trees. Dust and debris filled the air as the entire battlefield was engulfed by the immense power.

Fang Yue felt a massive force travel up from his fist. The impact made his entire arm go numb, and he nearly lost his grip on his longsword.

However, he didn’t retreat. Gritting his teeth, he withstood Chen Tiangang’s blow.

At the same time, he used the force of the rebound to shoot backward, putting distance between himself and Chen Tiangang.

’Such incredible power!’

Fang Yue was secretly astonished. He hadn’t expected Chen Tiangang’s power to increase so drastically after revealing his true form.

Still, he wasn’t completely powerless against it.

Although he’d been knocked back by that last blow, he wasn’t injured. With his recent increase in cultivation, he finally had enough strength to face an Expert of Shape-Shifting head-on.

The night deepened, but the battle raging through the mountains only grew more intense.

Fang Yue and Chen Tiangang’s figures blurred together amid a storm of fierce energy. Every clash seemed powerful enough to rip space itself asunder.

In his Demon Ape True Form, Chen Tiangang’s power had increased immensely. His attacks came like a tidal wave, threatening to overwhelm Fang Yue completely.

Yet, Fang Yue showed no fear. His gaze was resolute, and his every punch was precise, skillfully neutralizing Chen Tiangang’s attacks.

The battle escalated to a fever pitch, and both fighters had sustained significant injuries.

Fang Yue’s clothes were tattered, revealing bleeding wounds beneath. Chen Tiangang’s ape form also looked somewhat battered, his body covered in numerous gashes.

"Hahaha, magnificent! It’s been a long time since anyone has given me such a satisfying fight!"

Chen Tiangang roared with laughter, a crazed glint in his eyes.

Fang Yue didn’t respond. He just clenched his fists, staring warily at Chen Tiangang.

After days of fighting, he was keenly aware of how tenacious this Celestial King from the Blood Dragon Platform truly was.

Even though his own power had grown enough to face an Expert of Shape-Shifting head-on without losing ground, defeating Chen Tiangang was still no easy task.

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