One person: I, Daoist Master, am a cultivator of immortality!

"Please enlighten me!"

Chen Zhibao charged forward with his spear dragged along, employing the "dragging" technique from the four-character spear technique summarized by Wang Xiu. The "dragging" technique allows for countless variations in spear stances, and can be followed by techniques like the "collision" technique, the "arc" technique, or even the "pierce" technique.

Wang Xiu truly deserves his reputation as a master of spear techniques. He summarized the art of spear use into a four-character spear mantra: Arc, Pierce, Drag, Collapse.

The spear's movements change, using the dragging motion; its straight and back movements all belong to the piercing; its entire body, whether square or round, must not deviate from the arc; and when the "collapse" motion is unleashed, it exerts immense force.

Faced with Chen Zhibao's dragging spear technique, Sun Yao chose to stand with his right hand holding the spear. Faced with the unpredictable dragging technique, Sun Yao chose to counter with eighteen single-handed thrusts.

One force can overcome ten techniques, and a hundred skills cannot deviate from the fundamental principle. No matter how many variations his spear techniques may have, they ultimately remain true to the same principle.

Chen Zhibao dragged his spear forward, changing his attack to a thrusting technique, aiming straight for Sun Yao's center. Sun Yao swung his spear diagonally with his right hand, deflecting the spear aimed at his center and sending it flying diagonally upwards.

After Sun Yao's diagonal thrust, he immediately followed up with a powerful downward strike. Chen Zhibao hurriedly tried to intercept with his spear, but he hadn't expected the force and weight of this strike to exceed his expectations.

The power of Sun Yao's spear strike, delivered with physical strength comparable to that of a giant Vajra, was unimaginable.

Although Chen Zhibao was able to block the shot without suffering any real injury, the overwhelming force of the attack forced him to kneel on one knee, unable to move.

Chen Zhibao used a trick, thrusting his hind foot forward and striking Sun Yao's chest with the butt of his spear.

However, things did not develop as he expected. Although he switched from defense to offense, he was met with a kick from Sun Yao, who stepped on the Seven Stars.

This kick was a powerful one from Sun Yao's optimized Kui Xing Kick Technique. Chen Zhibao was caught off guard and was sent flying.

"The spear technique I'm using now comes from Xiang Yu, the Hegemon of Western Chu. It is the best spear technique in history, and countless spear techniques are derived from it. This spear technique is called the Eighteen Single-Handed Thrusting, and every move is made with one hand. This is originally a skill for mounted combat, but if you use it in land combat, you'd better watch out for my fists and feet."

After Sun Yao finished speaking, he twisted his right ankle. His right foot was the same one that had just kicked Chen Zhibao away.

"Come again!"

Chen Zhibao used the Dragging Spear Technique once again, but this time the change was no longer the Piercing Technique but the Collapse Technique.

This time, it wasn't Sun Yao who smashed the gun down, but Chen Zhibao. The force with which Chen Zhibao smashed the gun was no less than that of an ordinary Great Vajra Realm expert.

Sun Yao parried with both guns held horizontally, while Chen Zhibao turned Mei Zijiu around and swept the butt of his gun towards Sun Yao's face. Sun Yao pushed his gun outward with both hands, and the force of the Balong gun flying outward directly knocked Chen Zhibao back, and Mei Zijiu was also sent flying backward.

Sun Yao drew in his right hand, and the Tyrant Dragon Spear returned to his grasp once more.

"Do you want to continue?"

"Come again!"

For his third attack, Chen Zhibao chose to use a dragging technique followed by an arcing technique. Even Sun Yao had to retreat when the dragging spear swept. After the dragging spear sweep, Chen Zhibao seized the opportunity to launch a counterattack.

The speed and power of the counterattack were unparalleled; basically, in the blink of an eye, the tip of Mei Zijiu's spear was already in front of Sun Yao.

However, this extremely dangerous shot was neutralized by Sun Yao's skillful spear flourish, and Sun Yao seized the opportunity to turn defense into offense. With a thrust of his spear, he aimed directly for Chen Zhibao's chest.

As soon as the gun hit him, Sun Yao immediately closed in. Chen Zhibao was also quick-witted and knew that he absolutely could not be hit by this gun, otherwise he would lose his chance forever.

So he immediately retreated, but Sun Yao was always one to seize power and never let Chen Zhibao go.

Chen Zhibao retreated, and he pressed forward again. The two chased and fought until they reached the edge of the lake.

"The Overlord Disarms!"

Chen Zhibao was constantly suppressed by Sun Yao, and had no choice but to use the desperate move of "Overlord Removes Armor".

"The first strike of the Tyrant Dragon is so powerful that it makes a thousand armies retreat in disarray!"

Sun Yao used the Tyrant Dragon First Spear once again, but this time the Tyrant Dragon First Spear he used was not the same move he used when he fought against the eight thousand Backbone Army.

In fact, the most important thing about the first spear of the Tyrant Dragon is its momentum. No matter what technique is used to execute it, the key is the spear momentum that can make a thousand troops retreat.

Sun Yao's spear technique was grand and upright, using two moves, chopping and slamming, which were more powerful than other methods such as piercing, penetrating, and thrusting.

Seeing Sun Yao's spear aimed at him, Chen Zhibao immediately kicked Mei Zijiu to create upward momentum, then switched from dragging to arcing techniques, holding the spear horizontally in front of him.

With a single, powerful strike, the entire Qingliang Lake was split in two, even affecting Chu Kuangnu, who was imprisoned at the bottom of the lake.

Under the overwhelming force of the spear, the dozen or so steel chains binding Chu Kuangnu broke inch by inch. It was fortunate that Chu Kuangnu himself possessed the cultivation of the Vajra Realm; otherwise, he would not have survived this spear strike.

"Your spear skills may have reached the realm of subtle mystery, and you are not far from the legendary divine transformation. However, your spear technique and spear intent have not developed in an even manner, which is hindering your progress in this path."

"Let's end our duel here. Our battle has released Chu Kuangnu from beneath Qingliang Lake, and I still have to clean up the mess."

Sun Yao sheathed his spear and slowly walked towards Chu Kuangnu, who had emerged from the bottom of the lake. Chen Zhibao, on the other hand, stood frozen in place, reflecting on the insights he had gained from his battle with Sun Yao.

Neither of them spoke of the outcome of the battle, but Chen Zhibao knew he had lost. This battle between Sun Yao and him was not a friendly sparring match, but rather a form of instruction.

On the other side, seeing Sun Yao approaching him with a gun, Chu Kuangnu didn't appear flustered on the surface, but he was inwardly shocked.

"What good fortune did the Northern Liang Prince's Mansion accumulate over countless lifetimes? When did they manage to recruit such a monster?!"

Although that's what he was thinking, he still had to put on a show. He held the two swords in his hands, and it seemed he was about to spar with Sun Yao.

"Chu Kuangnu, I wasn't wrong, was I?"

"How are you doing?"

"I want you to be my apprentice's guard for two years. After two years, I can let you return north. If you refuse, I will throw you into the lake and keep you there for who knows how many years. I believe you know the choice."

"you!"

"What do you mean, 'you'? If you've got the guts, then say it!"

As Sun Yao spoke these words, the Tyrant Dragon Spear was already pressed against Chu Kuangnu's neck.

"It's nothing, just two years of guard duty, I'll take it. Let's get some food first, I've been starving at the bottom of the lake for too long and I'm exhausted."

Seeing that Chu Kuangnu had resigned himself to his fate, Sun Yao also withdrew the Tyrant Dragon Spear that had been resting on Chu Kuangnu's neck.