One person: After starting with the academic atmosphere, I'll take down Xia He!

Ma Long certainly wouldn't delay any longer; now that Ma Xianhong was weak, he had to seize the opportunity.

"Old Ma, you have no martial ethics. You've been cultivating for longer than me, and you've been preparing all night."

Now that you're weak, I've seized the opportunity; it's your own fault.

"Hahaha!

Little brother, I won't bully you!

To teach you a proper lesson, I forged two magical artifacts overnight.

Let me show you first, so you have a general idea.

Ma Xianhong laughed confidently, seemingly unconcerned about the upcoming competition, and continued his introduction.

"The 'Running Free Spirit Shoes' can be called a masterpiece!"

Last time, Bao'er told me to put on my shoes, so here they are.

I witnessed my brother's Feng Hou Qi Men yesterday, and it was truly an eye-opening experience.

However, I've also noticed your weakness is... range!

When Ma Xianhong uttered the word "range," both Wang Ye and Ma Long felt a chill run down their spines; he had indeed hit the nail on the head.

"These 'dream shoes' are meant to create distance between us."

So, could this be considered a correct treatment?

Ma Xianhong noticed their reactions, a smile curving his lips, and took out his third brother's glasses, which he used for surveillance.

"It's not that I'm arrogant, but if I don't explain my tactics and methods to you clearly..."

I'm afraid my brother won't even know how he lost.

"A thousand miles of sight" is easier to understand; it allows me to obtain battlefield information through real-time feedback from scouting flying insects.

But I was worried it wasn't safe. If you shot down the flying insect, it would be terrible. So I specially refined it again, and now its maximum vision range is two hundred meters.

It seems to have just exceeded my brother's Qimen distance!

Ma Xianhong put on the newly made glasses, and his current appearance was somewhat peculiar.

"After creating distance between us, I need this to see your movements clearly, and then I'll kite you with countless flowery puppets."

how is it?

Brother, do you have a solution?

Ma Xianhong was too kind. Although he was clever and came up with a way to deal with Ma Long, he openly told Ma Long the answer.

'this……

Old Ma, you're a genius!

Such a clever solution, and such a meticulously crafted weapon-forging method.

He's a rare talent... I need to think of a way!

The best course of action now is to defeat him first; I'm already at a disadvantage...

After a moment's thought, Malone immediately snapped back to reality. This was no time for him to ponder; he had to seize the opportunity.

"The Feng Hou Qi Men Formation, activated!"

"Ghostly Shadow and Mysterious Shadow: Dean Dai's Curse!"

"Three Pure Ones Eye Protection Talisman!"

Ma Xianhong was ready for battle, and Ma Long didn't want to miss the opportunity to strike first.

The Qimen Dunjia divination was activated on the spot, and several auxiliary talismans were drawn simultaneously with both hands.

Ma Xianhong chuckled as he watched him hurriedly draw talismans.

"Don't be anxious, my dear brother!"

What's wrong with letting you go first?

Furthermore, I assure you that, apart from the puppet mechanism technique, I will only use four types of weapon crafting, and absolutely no more!

"If you can force me to use my fifth weapon-refining technique, then you win!"

Ma Xianhong took out a spherical monster head from the food pouch. It was strangely shaped and had bared teeth.

After being thrown out, the monster's head immediately rose into the air and hovered above Ma Xianhong.

"This is called the Devouring Beast. It is my masterpiece. It can absorb the opponent's Qi and the moves they use to a certain extent. The closer the distance, the stronger the effect!"

So I'm not worried at all about the use of Qi.

"We can't use it all, we simply can't use it all!"

Wearing sunglasses and bright red shoes, Ma Xianhong pointed to the Devouring Beast above his head and introduced it.

"Ghostly Travel Record Sealing Talisman!"

"Three Pure Ones Slaughtering Amulet!"

Without saying a word, Ma Long flicked his wrist and threw out two composite talismans, heading straight for Ma Xianhong.

"Well done!"

Strands of talisman-formed silk threads, like a spider web, rushed towards Ma Xianhong, but he didn't dodge, simply waiting to be attacked.

Suddenly, the Devouring Beast above his head flashed with light, and it was able to defend itself.

The gluttonous beast opened its enormous mouth and swallowed all the warp threads that Ma Long had flung out.

It then transformed into clusters of pure Qi, replenishing Ma Xianhong.

How was it?

This is a work I've poured my heart and soul into for half a year, so don't underestimate it, my friend!

Ma Long was astonished to see Ma Xianhong's smug face.

It seems that the Tongtian Talisman, which is dominated by one's own Qi, is ineffective against him.

Drawing the Tongtian Talisman does not consume Qi; at most, it consumes some physical strength.

However, the activation and use of talismans depend on one's own Qi.

"yes!

The Tongtianlu (通天简) is not allowed, but Qimen Dunjia (奇门遁甲) is unaffected.

I use my own Qi to manipulate the four plates, influencing the environment and rules within the Qimen Dunjia chart.

When casting spells, one is actually attacking with the power of laws, which he cannot absorb.

Ma Long was determined to strike first before Ma Xianhong could attack.

"Kun character, Tuheche!"

"The character 'Kun' signifies earth flowing like armor!"

The classic starting move begins, with the stone dragon beneath one's feet slowly rising.

Ma Long was lifted up, and this feeling of control gave him great satisfaction.

The stone dragon separated a piece and gradually wrapped it around him.

He was terrified of being ambushed, and with the stone armor protecting him, he felt much more at ease, especially since Ma Xianhong had given him the Bodhisattva pendant.

Oh ho ho!

My brother is quite steady.

"Giving you a protective amulet is enough; you're going overboard."

"Humph!

"You have the nerve to say that? Your men are utterly despicable."

Ma Long was already very close to Ma Xianhong, and with the help of the stone dragon, he rushed straight towards the other side.

He used to be afraid to fight others in close combat, but now it's different. He knows that ranged spells probably can't even break through Ma Xianhong's protective magic artifact.

There was no other way but to engage in close-quarters combat.

"Divine Disc, White Tiger Vajra Power!"

He did not use Tai Chi, but instead used his most powerful Yagami Force.

"So soon we'll get to see my fourth type of weapon crafting, the Black Crow Armor!"

Ma Xianhong clenched his fists, and the red bracelet on his wrist and ankle separated.

It transformed into a close-fitting soft armor with a black background and red lines on his body.

As Ma Long threw a punch, Ma Xianhong instantly transformed, bending his arm to block.

'boom! '

Their arms collided, and for a moment their strength was evenly matched.

"I go!

Old Ma, you...

Is it the effect of this armor, or is it your exceptional physical skills?

Ma Long was surprised that his all-out attack only resulted in a draw.

Don't be surprised.

"I'm quite surprised you, brother, that you could withstand my Black Armor head-on!"

Ma Xianhong finally got serious and used his arms to hold off Ma Long.

As soon as he had a thought, the Devouring Beast beside him was not idle.

The Devouring Beast was right above Ma Xianhong's head, very close to Ma Long.

It directly absorbs the Qi from Ma Long's body, then quickly purifies it and delivers it to Ma Xianhong.

Realizing that his internal energy was being depleted, Ma Long was furious.

If this cycle of decline and gain continues, one will inevitably be defeated.

"Damn it!"

This thing is really annoying.

He gritted his teeth and pushed Ma Xianhong away, creating distance between them.