Chapter 1054: Chapter 1028: Tangyu Battles Golden Core

“It’s an Immortal Boat; there’s actually an Immortal Boat here. However, the speed is too slow, must be someone not in the Golden Core Realm steering it. Looks like it’s indeed a youngster from Moluo World. We must catch them, and I’ll earn great merit.” A glimmer flashed in the man’s eyes as he accelerated, pushing his speed to the limits while chasing after Tangyu and the others, even at the expense of using some of his trump cards.

The people aboard the flying boat, including Tangyu, also sensed someone was pursuing them, each one’s brow furrowed.

“There’s someone in the Golden Core Realm chasing us; fortunately, it’s only one person in the Golden Core Realm. It seems the Clan Leader’s prediction was indeed accurate. Coming out at this time didn’t stir up any significant forces, and this Golden Core Realm individual’s power should be ordinary.” Tangyu spoke, rallying them to fully urge the Immortal Boat to reach extreme speed, racing into Moluo Forest.

However, the Golden Core Realm pursuer from behind was closing in tight, almost catching up to Tangyu’s Immortal Boat.

At this moment, another silhouette burst forth from within a great tree, streaking towards the Immortal Boat. It was another Golden Core Realm individual heading their way.

“Not good, another Golden Core.” Xing Tian’s eyebrows furrowed. One Golden Core might be possible to shake off. Even if not, with everyone’s combined power, we might not have fear. But if there are two Goldens, then that’s serious trouble.

Tangyu immediately revealed a hint of delight on his face, saying, “It’s alright, Xiaotian, that’s my friend.”

The Golden Core individual who rose up behind was none other than Qi Xingtian, who had been waiting outside. Once Qi Xingtian sensed Tangyu’s presence, he pursued in their direction.

The man felt a Golden Core charging towards him, his brows furrowed as he glanced over, sternly shouting, “I am the Imperial Guard Commander of Liang Kingdom, acting on behalf of Liang Kingdom. Leave immediately, or suffer misfortune!”

Qi Xingtian seemed not to hear the man’s voice at all, continuing to rush towards the man at maximum speed, unleashing his battle power without reservation.

“Audacious! Seems you are seeking death!” The self-proclaimed Imperial Guard Commander roared angrily, but at this moment, he didn’t pay Qi Xingtian any heed, intent on continuing his pursuit of the Immortal Boat.

Qi Xingtian’s speed was indeed swift, quickly closing in and launching his attack on the man.

The Imperial Guard Commander roared in response, forced to counter and engage. Their battle erupted instantly, neither able to gain an advantage.

The Imperial Guard Commander was even angrier: “Such audacity, to treat Liang Kingdom’s Imperial Guard Commander as nothing, utterly reckless, deserving death!”

Qi Xingtian remained indifferent, still disregarding the Commander’s words and pressing the attack forcefully. The Commander, infuriated, fought back with full force, firing a signal flare into the sky, clearly summoning assistance.

Qi Xingtian’s eyebrows furrowed as well, aware his strength was only equal to the Commander’s, able to hold him off but unable to kill him. If reinforcements arrive, he might meet his end. Yet, he committed to his task, hoping to delay the Commander enough for Tangyu and the others to escape. Though unsure of the events, he guessed Liang Kingdom’s Thirteenth Prince might have been killed.

With Liang Kingdom’s Thirteenth Prince dead and Tangyu emerging from Moluo World, he guessed easily that the one who killed the Prince should be Tangyu.

Tangyu inside the Immortal Boat furrowed his brow, “This person must be swiftly finished, or while we might escape, old Qi might face certain death. Such circumstances, can I really afford to act?”

Tangyu immediately signaled to halt the Immortal Boat, rushing out to attack the Imperial Guard Commander.

Though Tangyu’s realm was only the Mystic Law Realm Sixth Layer, he had cultivated the Ancient Divine Demon Body Tempering Divine Power and was now at the Divine Demon First Layer early stage, comparable to Golden Core First Layer. Moreover, the Divine Demon power was stronger than the cultivation of Taoism. Therefore, Tangyu’s Divine Demon power alone could contend with Golden Core Realm Second Layer; coupled with his Dao Foundation power, it’s possible to kill a Golden Core Realm Second Layer individual. He should at least have the strength to stand against Golden Core Realm Third Layer.

The Imperial Guard Commander’s strength likely maxes at Golden Core Second Layer, definitely not surpassing Golden Core Third Layer.

Tangyu knew Qi Xingtian was only at Golden Core First Layer, but having spent nearly a hundred years in Shi Que Palace, despite being Golden Core First Layer, he had numerous experiences allowing him to not fear Golden Core Second Layer. As he fought the Commander evenly, it confirmed the Commander’s strength was likely around Golden Core Second Layer.

“Kill!” Tangyu attacked with full force, his Divine Demon power surged like a relentless tidal wave. He unleashed the ‘Yin Yang Style’, a sword strike infused with terrifying Divine Demon power and potent Yin Yang power. Furthermore, it incorporated a trace of Sword Path Origin power, deploying the First Transformation of ‘Undying Nine Transformations’ with all his might. At this moment, Tangyu went all out with desperate tactics, delivering his strongest strike.

The battle had to be swift and decisive. If this strike couldn’t defeat the opponent, Tangyu wouldn’t hesitate to use a talisman granted by his Master. This talisman equals the full force attack of the Sect Master of Yanshan Sect, surely enough to kill the Imperial Guard Commander at the right time.

Tangyu had made dual preparations, he must slay the Imperial Guard Commander within a very short time, otherwise there would be endless troubles.

With Qi Xingtian trapping the Imperial Guard Commander, Tangyu fiercely struck out again, causing the Commander’s face to change dramatically, instilling a sense of impending death.

At this point, wanting to retreat was impossible; he could only grit his teeth and brace himself to face the situation.

“Die!” Tangyu’s sword shone with unrivaled sharpness, invoking Yin Yang Kaitai, day and night blending in radiance.

“You are courting death, courting death!” The Commander snarled with a hideous expression, as death approached closer than ever before. At this moment, he had no way to evade.

Crash—

A blade of sharpness fell, tearing through the void, annihilating everything; it was terrifying, terrifying indeed.

This sword stroke equaled the full force strike of a Golden Core Realm Third Layer expert, combined with Qi Xingtian’s cooperation, naturally making the Commander unable to withstand it, Tangyu’s sword directly pierced into his Dantian. The destructive power exploded within, utterly demolishing the Dantian, then Qi Xingtian stabbed through his brow, slaying him on the spot.

“Go!” After slaying the Commander, Tangyu immediately urged, and he and Qi Xingtian swiftly ascended to the Immortal Boat. Qi Xingtian also fully propelled the Immortal Boat, accelerating its speed dramatically with his Golden Core Realm power.

The Immortal Boat disappeared instantly into Moluo Forest, and according to the original plan, headed directly towards Mystic Lan Realm.

On the Immortal Boat, Wang Qiutian finally let out a sigh of relief: “Phew, being alive feels great, too exciting. Tsk, tsk, Tangyu, you’re really fierce, you even managed to slay a Golden Core Realm on your own, your strength is staggeringly powerful.”

Others also gazed at Tangyu with some surprise and admiration, indeed the strength Tangyu showcased was astonishingly strong, far exceeding their expectations. In fact, they had no idea why Tangyu’s power was so formidable.

Before, Tangyu’s strength was already impressive, but not to this extent. How did today’s display reach such levels?

Had he always been hiding his strength? That seemed unlikely. What was the reason? This was puzzling and intriguing to them.

Qi Xingtian also looked at Tangyu with a slightly curious gaze, though his face remained indifferent, his eyes contained unusual hues. Others remained clueless, but he could see some subtle details. Tangyu’s realm was indeed still Mystic Law Realm Sixth Layer, but the power he displayed wasn’t Dao Foundation power, rather it was physical strength. How could mere physical strength reach Golden Core Realm level?

This indeed puzzled him, exceeding his understanding.

In fact, Qi Xingtian felt Tangyu’s strength now even surpassed his own. Recalling a few months ago, Tangyu needed his protection, relying on him as the biggest trump card. Yet just within months, Tangyu’s strength overtook his own. It seemed this Moluo World venture had indeed brought heaven-defying fortunes.

This remarkable young talent was unheard of, unseen. If he doesn’t fall prematurely, his future is undoubtedly boundless beyond measure. Having the opportunity to know and associate with such a prodigy was indeed a fortunate event.

Unconsciously, Qi Xingtian realized his attitude towards Tangyu had completely transformed. This young man was no longer just a transaction of freedom, but now more admiration and appreciation. He even felt it necessary to befriend this young man. This shift prompted Qi Xingtian to ponder deeply.

Wang Qiutian and company already admired Tangyu greatly, and now regard him as the absolute core, having determined long ago to follow Tangyu from now on.

Xing Tian didn’t need to say, as he had always greatly admired Tangyu.

Tangyu glanced at everyone, shaking his head with a smile: “Alright, everyone stop staring at me. This time I received a decent fortune, hence my strength isn’t afraid of Golden Core. For now, let’s not consider these matters, we are still in peril, Liang Kingdom’s army is likely on their way, ready for a carpet search. We must quickly enter Mystic Lan Realm, and then into Xia Country’s territory, that would be the ideal course. Once in Xia Country’s territory, Liang Kingdom’s troops won’t dare act recklessly, reducing their pursuit intensity.”

“Moreover, I heard Xia Country and Liang Kingdom have always been at odds, so with the Liang Kingdom Prince dead, Xia Country might even rejoice at their misfortune and certainly won’t assist Liang Kingdom. Thus, entering Xia Country is currently the best choice. Once in Xia Country, we’ll adjust depending on the situation. If Xia Country intervenes, then we’ll simply leave again.”

“Okay,” everyone nodded.