Mysterious mirror hanging high

Seeing that the two demon lord disciples didn't make any move, Yue Xingzhou of the Tianwu Hall and Yue Liusu of the Yuandan Hall exchanged a glance, and the siblings suddenly laughed at the same time.

Yue Liusu's lips moved, clearly communicating telepathically with her younger brother, before she patted Yue Xingzhou's broad shoulder.

Yue Xingzhou, who was as big as a small mountain, stood up, his back naturally stretched out, and he already covered the sky.

"Brother Jian, I was truly delighted to witness your superb swordsmanship just now, and I would like to have a go with you," Yue Xingzhou said in a deep voice.

"Haha, I've been waiting for Fellow Daoist Yue!" Jian Yunyuan laughed loudly. "I've long wanted to see the body-refining supernatural abilities of the Tianwu Sect, and today I've finally got my chance."

Yue Xingzhou slammed the massive sword, as thick as a door panel, into the ground with a deafening roar. He didn't rush forward to attack, but instead calmly said:

"Brother Jian, you have just fought more than ten battles in a row. You must have used up some of your true energy. Would you like to recuperate for a while? I can wait."

"No need, please make your move directly," Jian Yunyuan said with a slight smile.

Jian Yunyuan's actions could not be considered overconfident. After all, although he had indeed fought more than ten battles on the surface, his opponents were all true disciples of the Golden Immortal lineage. Even the strongest among these people could not force him to use his third natal sword. As for the consumption of true essence? He could only consume one or two percent at most.

This little bit of exertion doesn't warrant sitting up straight and adjusting your breathing.

If I talk to Yue Xingzhou a few more times, my health might automatically be restored.

Yue Xingzhou was clearly aware of this as well; his earlier words were merely polite formalities. Seeing that Jian Yunyuan showed no intention of resting, he simply shouted:

"Then be careful!"

He swung the massive, dark sword, as thick as a door panel, from behind him and plunged it deep into the ground at his feet with a clang, all the way down to the hilt.

Jing Yu asked, somewhat puzzled, "What do you mean? Yue Xingzhou doesn't plan to use his door panel?"

Luo Zixuan shook her head: "How would I know? The big oafs of Tianwu Hall have all tempered their physical bodies to the extreme. Their bodies are the strongest weapons. Logically speaking, they really don't need any external objects. Maybe this giant sword is just a nice decoration they're carrying?"

Guo Tingshu stood there dumbfounded and said, "But this doesn't look good either."

In the center of the hall, Yue Xingzhou's blood and qi surged violently, and a series of crackling sounds, like popping beans, exploded continuously from his body. These were the sounds of his bones and fascia being violently stretched and reconstructed under terrifying force.

To everyone's astonishment, Yue Xingzhou's already towering figure swelled up even more!

The muscles bulged out, with distinct angles and veins twisted like dragons, and even the outermost layer of skin seemed much thicker.

His height increased by nearly a third, and his shoulders were so broad that they seemed capable of carrying mountains. Just by standing there, a sense of oppressive force that could break through any magic was overwhelming.

"First level, [Mountain Moving]!"

Yue Xingzhou let out a low roar, the sound waves rolling.

He stomped his foot hard, and the entire hall seemed to sway slightly.

Without using any fancy footwork, he charged straight at Jian Yunyuan like a ferocious human beast, carrying an overwhelming momentum!

A hint of seriousness flashed across Jian Yunyuan's eyes for the first time.

Faced with this pure and extreme force, he flicked his sleeves, and the blunt sword light formed by [Non-Aggression] instantly surged, transforming into a thick, earthen-yellow sword curtain as heavy as a city wall, stretching across his front. The sword hummed, as solid as a mountain.

Almost simultaneously, [Snatching Sharpness] flashed with golden light and disappeared from its original spot. The next instant, it was like a poisonous dragon emerging from its cave, stabbing straight at a point in Yue Xingzhou's charging path, attempting to break through the surface and disrupt his momentum.

"Well done!"

The fist clashed fiercely with the sword curtain formed by [Non-Aggression]! Ripples spread out, and even Jing Yu, who was watching from the audience, felt the power of the punch.

The silent golden light [Sharp Edge], when it pierced three feet in front of Yue Xingzhou, seemed to have collided with an invisible yet incredibly resilient force field, emitting a sharp "hissing" friction sound. Its speed decreased sharply, and although it was still advancing, it no longer possessed the invincible sharpness it had before. It was gradually worn down by the extremely solidified qi and blood energy and surging force field on Yue Xingzhou's body.

"With just [Non-Aggression] and [Seize the Edge], you cannot stop me, Yue!"

Yue Xingzhou's voice was like muffled thunder, and his left fist followed closely behind, striking the same spot again!

Jian Yunyuan raised an eyebrow, thinking to himself, "Yue Xingzhou's body-refining technique is indeed domineering. Not only is his strength terrifying, but his physical defense also far surpasses that of all his previous opponents..."

As the second punch was about to land, the ripples of the sword curtain intensified.

Just then, Yue Xingzhou's attack paused slightly, and the booming sound of his blood and qi changed again, like the surging tide of a great river with waves rising one after another!

"The second level, [Overturning the Sea]!"

The muscle texture on his body became more intricate. Although the expansion was not as exaggerated as during his first transformation, each muscle seemed to be compressed and condensed again, presenting a dark golden texture. The power was restrained yet even more terrifying.

The force field emanating from his body suddenly intensified, causing even some cultivators watching from afar to feel a tightness in their chests.

Yue Xingzhou unleashed both fists simultaneously, no longer a simple straight punch. His fist force suddenly became immense and vast, as if carrying the power of a ten-thousand-foot tidal wave, one wave higher than the next, layer upon layer, crashing down on Jian Yunyuan!

[Non-Aggression] The sword curtain let out a mournful cry of unbearable strain, and the indentation deepened.

Meanwhile, the golden light of [Swordsmanship] struggled to move forward amidst the increasingly viscous and heavy blood energy, almost frozen in mid-air.

The hall erupted in an uproar. Everyone could see that with just two sword strikes, Jian Yunyuan was already at a disadvantage. His defense was crumbling and his offense was failing to gain any ground.

"As expected of a disciple of the Tianwu Sect!" Luo Zixuan exclaimed in amazement, "This must be the legendary [Tianwu Body Tempering Scripture]."

Upon hearing this, Jing Yu asked in confusion, "I know this body-refining technique. Wasn't it passed down by the Heavenly Martial Immortal Lord to mortals in the Immortal Realm for experimentation? I still have a copy."

Luo Zixuan rolled her eyes: "There are two versions of the [Heavenly Martial Body Tempering Scripture]. One is for mortals to start practicing from scratch, and no one has been able to reach the Nascent Soul stage yet. The one that Yue Xingzhou is practicing is the internal version of the Heavenly Martial Hall."

"It is said that there is a body-refining technique in the Heavenly Martial Body Tempering Scripture called Body Strengthening, which can greatly enhance the physical body and seems to have five levels."

"They are respectively [Moving Mountains], [Overturning Seas], [Destroying Cities], [Suppressing Prisons], and [Supporting the Sky]."

When activating the [Strengthening Body] divine power, with each level activated, the muscles throughout the body will expand by one level, and the combat power will also expand to a terrifying level... By the fifth level, it is estimated that one will basically no longer be recognizable as human.

"Yue Xingzhou has now activated the second level, but this secret technique places a great burden on the physical body. I wonder how many levels he can use?"

Jing Yu clicked his tongue and said, "Isn't this Toguro's younger brother?"

"What brother?" Luo Zixuan asked, looking completely bewildered.

"Sigh... If only Yuanji were here, he would definitely be able to catch the joke I throw out."

Jing Yu inexplicably felt a pang of longing for Yuanji, wondering where this "Buddhist disciple," on whom the Buddhist community placed such high hopes, was now, and how he was doing.