Celestial Refining Divine Scripture-Chapter 38: Dogzi’s Astonishing Discovery
Poof!
Bam!
The ground behind was struck hard, sending dirt flying in all directions!
Xu Yang sprang upright, a muscle twitching at the corner of his eye.
A jet-black steel arrow was embedded less than three feet behind him, almost ninety percent of its length buried in the earth, leaving only the fletching at the tail end quivering and humming.
If he hadn’t reacted that split second faster, the arrow would’ve hit him square on.
The edges of the arrowhead had blasted cracks into the ground, running out for ten feet.
If that had landed on him—the consequences were simply unimaginable!
Xu Yang broke out in a cold sweat!
Off in the distance, a Demon Ape Army Martial Artist stared with astonishment—clearly not expecting Xu Yang to actually dodge such a sneaky shot!
But before he could blink, the archer had nocked another arrow in a flash!
Xu Yang’s gaze turned icy—no dodging, no flinching—he charged straight at the enemy.
"Such a Qian clansman!"
Seeing Xu Yang actually rushing at him, Nan Hao’s eyes narrowed and his fingers suddenly loosened.
Twack!
The bowstring sang like thunder, the whistle sharp and piercing.
The steel arrow tore through the air, transforming into a blurred streak of lightning, shooting towards Xu Yang in a flash faster than thought.
"Wind Through Forest!"
Xu Yang’s form snapped to stillness, his feet rooted to the ground, upper body swaying to the left as if a willow battered by gale winds.
Swish!
The arrow grazed past his eyes.
In an instant.
Xu Yang let out a wild roar, lunging forth like a ferocious beast.
Dozens of yards closed in a blink!
Shock clouded Nan Hao’s eyes—this move was simply too terrifying.
If it had been him in that spot, he wouldn’t have maintained such calm, handled it so easily!
"So he’s some sort of Qian monster—no wonder he could kill Wendu!"
"But think you can fight me?"
Nan Hao sneered, tossed the heavy bow aside, and his body suddenly expanded.
Roar!
Demonic energy erupted to the heavens—he was transformed, bursting with raw power.
This was precisely the Demon Ape Army’s exclusive secret technique: able to go berserk like a demon ape, multiplying battle force!
The barbarian markings on his body twisted into a blurry black lightning-shaped brand and ’swish’—vanished like a ghost.
"Such speed!"
Xu Yang’s expression changed—no hesitation, a clean punch crashed forward.
Vast True Essence burst forth.
Boom!
Huge force slammed into him—he couldn’t stop a muffled grunt as he staggered back, battered and retreating.
"True Void Perfection!"
Looking at Nan Hao, now exposed, a hint of dread flashed in Xu Yang’s eyes—and his fighting spirit flared even brighter.
He swallowed a second Beast Essence, then charged in, reckless and fearless.
"Kill!"
The killing intent made even Nan Hao’s spirit tremble.
"Little bastard, taste my moves!"
Nan Hao’s face twisted into a snarl—what he prided himself on was not just his Divine Arrow Skill!
It was close-quarters combat!
"Demon Evil Palm!"
"Seven Extremes Fist!"
"Thunder Shock Flash!"
Boom!
Rumble rumble rumble!!
In mere seconds, Nan Hao unleashed several high-level martial arts, afterimages scattering across a radius of several yards, kicking up wild turbulence and dust—residual waves like the edge of a knife tore open huge gashes in the earth.
Xu Yang seemed surrounded by dozens of Nan Haos, suffering a furious barrage!
"Right here!"
Xu Yang trembled all over, but his mind was icy calm—suddenly turned sideways, slapped his palm down, a seal concealed within.
Bang!
Nan Hao grunted, stumbling back.
"Damn it, my power actually slipped..." He sucked in a cold breath, frantically suppressing the chaos inside.
Xu Yang spat blood, retreating several steps.
The opponent was too strong—after landing the Spirit Lock Seal, there wasn’t even a chance for Xu Yang to press the attack!
At that moment, the Kunwu Division Martial Artists who’d freed up their hands all watched, dumbstruck by the scene.
"That’s Nan Hao from the Demon Ape Army—third strongest in their squad! Damn, that Qian clansman actually forced him back!"
"Monster!"
This scene was even more shocking than anything at the Wudao Army headquarters.
Nan Hao’s strength was well known.
Even Wuo Tiekuai couldn’t resist him in the slightest!
"Kid, what trick is that?" Nan Hao stared at Xu Yang, astonished.
Though he’d suppressed it fast—if not for his powerful skills forcing Xu Yang to retreat, he’d have taken a nasty blow!
This technique... I really want it!
A fiery light flashed in Nan Hao’s eyes—if he could gain it, he’d be unbeatable in battle!
Xu Yang licked the blood from his lips, staring gravely at Nan Hao.
This guy was probably the most evenly-matched and frightening foe Xu Yang had encountered since coming to the Barbarian Race!
"It’s a move that can take your life!"
As soon as he spat the words, he swallowed the last Beast Essence.
Pain flickered across Xu Yang’s face—the third eruption in a row, even his tempered flesh was feeling strained.
His skin felt ready to split!
"Kill!"
He stepped forward—the ground cracked, clouds of dust spraying!
In a flash!
His body cut through the air like lightning.
Nan Hao, enraged, sneered: "Arrogant bastard, you think you’re worthy?"
"Demon Evil Palm!"
"Nine Extremes Fist!"
Rumble!
It was like two small mountains crashing overhead, deafening.
Shockwaves surged, blasting in all directions!
The crowd gasped, scrambling backwards.
Both figures recoiled at once.
Nan Hao grunted again, eyes flickering with an undiminished shock!
He actually blocked it!
Poof!
Xu Yang steadied himself, spitting blood.
But his fighting spirit still burned fiercely in his eyes!
"Again!"
"Nan Hao, retreat!"
At that instant, Guo Jin from Guo Wen Division roared out.
The group, dragging their wounded, actually began to pull back!
The main reason was the sheer number of Kunwu Division.
Although Guo Jin wasn’t weak, if they kept this up, he’d take a hit too!
Nan Hao glanced over, then without hesitation vaulted several yards away in one bound.
He fixed his glare on Xu Yang, mouth splitting into an icy grin: "Brat, next time we meet, it’ll be your death!"
With those words, Nan Hao turned and retreated, lightning-quick to join his squad.
"What’s going on?"
Guo Jin frowned.
Nan Hao licked his lips and said, "That Qian guy is not simple—Early Stage of True Void Realm, but he killed Wendu, dodged two of my sneak attack arrows, endured several of my moves but only got injured—hasn’t lost the will to fight!"
"How’s that even possible?"
Guo Jin and all the squad were shocked, unable to believe it.
"I saw it too—that kid’s strength is freakish!" Another with a stunned look sighed.
Nan Hao nodded faintly: "Indeed—with that cultivation and power, he still seems young. Even among the Qian, he’s a top-tier prodigy. No idea why he’d show up in Kunwu Division!"
Guo Jin raised an eyebrow, glanced back, and said coolly: "If we run into him again, finish him!"
Nan Hao grinned—naturally!
He didn’t mention Xu Yang’s strange trick—next time, he was determined to seize it for himself!
It’d be a huge help!
On the other side.
Xu Yang hadn’t expected it to end so abruptly either.
The enemy fled; Kunwu Division didn’t bother chasing!
It was as if it’d been rehearsed a hundred times—some unspoken mutual agreement!
He exhaled, wiped the blood from his lips, body shuddering!
"Still not strong enough!"
But today’s fight made him acutely aware how powerful Hundred Beasts Battle Skill was—Early True Void matching True Void Perfection; didn’t win, but could hold his own.
After all, the opponent was no slouch—the Demon Ape Army’s elite squad, facing him like this was already impressive.
Next, he had to get more Beast Essence!
"Mr. Xu, you alright?"
Wuo Changyuan came over.
He was pale, breath weak—he’d been wounded in the earlier fight, too.
"I’m fine," Xu Yang shook his head slightly.
"Good. Let’s get back!" said Wuo Changyuan.
Soon, everyone started to leave the area.
"Eh?"
Not long after leaving, Xu Yang raised an eyebrow, looking in surprise toward a spot in the vast Wuze Major Vein.
On his arm, Dog’s brand was heating up!
A blur of information passed into his mind via that mark.
