The Earth Dragon struck with its palm, the Dragon Claw moving with unstoppable force, causing the ground to tremble wherever it passed.

"Die, boy!" the Earth Dragon sneered.

Lin Xuan also snorted coldly. He unleashed the Cyan Dragon Sky-splitting Palm, striking out to meet the blow. The next moment, their palms collided in mid-air, emitting a thunderous roar like a descending lightning strike.

BOOM!

The Earth Dragon was sent flying backward, an expression of shock on its face.

"How is this possible?"

"Your Physique, how can it be this strong?"

Its face was full of astonishment. For a mere nine-star Martial General to contend with me is simply unbelievable!

"I don’t believe it!" it roared and charged again. The Earth Dragon was the Artifact Spirit of the Earth Dragon Pearl. Wielding the power of the earth, its attacks were immeasurably heavy, like eternal mountains. It refused to believe that it couldn’t overpower a mere nine-star Martial General.

The Earth Dragon hurled dozens of mountain peaks, enveloping Lin Xuan.

"Let’s see how you block this time," it sneered. He refused to believe Lin Xuan could withstand it.

But at that moment, a dragon’s roar echoed. Instantly, the dozens of mountain peaks trembled violently before spectacularly shattering. A massive Dragon Claw materialized in the sky and shattered the peaks. Lin Xuan emerged from the dust, completely unscathed.

He spoke coldly, "I told you. When it comes to Physique, you are no match for me."

"You possess Dragon Dao Power too?" the Earth Dragon said, utterly shocked. That Dragon Claw just now made my very body tremble. It seems this boy’s origins are truly extraordinary. He must be a genius who cultivated Dragon Dao Power. No wonder he was able to obtain the Spirit Dragon Nine Skies Sword. But so what?

"Boy, you’ve completely angered me now! Let me show you my true strength!"

The Earth Dragon roared to the sky, releasing a terrifying glow as its form changed once more. It grew to twice its previous size. A mighty power emanated from it, shaking the heavens and the earth. The entire Underground Palace began to tremble violently.

The Earth Dragon roared and struck out with another palm. Lin Xuan met the blow with his own. Their collision produced a thunderous roar. After a few exchanges, Lin Xuan was sent flying.

The Earth Dragon laughed heartily. "Did you see that, boy? This is my true strength! The moment I got serious, you couldn’t handle it."

Lin Xuan retreated several steps before coming to a stop. I’m amazed. This guy’s Physique has improved dramatically! To think he can suppress the Cyan Dragon Sky-splitting Palm... Truly unbelievable. He’s worthy of being the Artifact Spirit of the Earth Dragon Pearl.

But Lin Xuan wasn’t worried. In fact, he was rather excited.

He said, "Few people have ever been able to challenge my Physique. None of my previous opponents could even make me take them seriously."

"You, however, are a worthy opponent. You’ve earned the right to see my true Physique."

"Let me show you my real power, too."

Lin Xuan’s blood boiled with excitement.

"Bring out whatever tricks you have. No matter what you do, you’re no match for me," the Earth Dragon snorted coldly. He had absolute confidence in himself.

Lin Xuan tilted his head back and let out a roar—a dragon’s roar that shook the heavens and the earth. Then, CRACK! CRACK! The sounds emanated from Lin Xuan’s body. Astonishing changes took place. Dragon Scales began to sprout from his skin. Even his face was covered in them. He looked like a humanoid true dragon.

Seeing this, the Earth Dragon was taken aback. "Those are Dragon Scales! Are you a Dragon Warrior?"

"Impossible! Absolutely impossible!" the Earth Dragon roared, shaking its head wildly. "The path of the Dragon Warrior was severed long ago. No one in this era can become a Dragon Warrior! No matter how talented you are, it’s impossible!"

Lin Xuan just sneered and didn’t deign to reply. He stomped his foot, transforming into a bolt of lightning and rushing forward. He thrust another palm forward. This strike carried a perilous aura, as if it could shatter the very world.

BOOM!

The Earth Dragon was sent flying like a meteor, crashing into the distant wall of the Underground Palace. The entire palace shook violently, threatening to shatter. The Earth Dragon was dizzy, seeing stars.

He was stunned. This power is too formidable! It actually surpasses my own! Damn it, can this boy really be a Dragon Warrior?

"Impossible! This is absolutely impossible!" it roared furiously, charging forward once more. I was just careless before. Now, I will give it my all!

Its speed was incredible, and in an instant, it was before Lin Xuan again. It swung its Dragon Claw, aiming to kill.

Lin Xuan counterattacked just as quickly. Their battle was earth-shattering.

But before long, the Earth Dragon was sent flying again. The light radiating from its body began to dim.

Meanwhile, Lin Xuan pressed his advantage with unstoppable force. He was like a humanoid true dragon, each move packed with razor-sharp power. He battered the Earth Dragon, sending it flying back again and again. The Earth Dragon was like a sandbag, tossed through the air before finally crashing hard onto the ground once more.

An endless series of booms echoed out. The Earth Dragon’s body was now dim, devoid of light, and cracks had even begun to appear on its surface. He was defeated. He was no match at all.

"Pathetic," Lin Xuan declared, standing tall in the void. He looked like a young, invincible Dragon God. This is the true power of the Ten Thousand Dragons Body. No opponent, no matter how strong, can withstand it.

How could this happen? The Earth Dragon was on the verge of collapse. Even though I’m an Artifact Spirit, I’m still a dragon! Even as a mere Dragon Shadow, I considered myself superior, looking down on all creation! And now, I can’t even defeat him. His Physique is too strong... it’s beyond human. Damn it, this guy really is a Dragon Warrior.

"How did you do it?"

"How did you become a Dragon Warrior?"

"The path of the Dragon Warrior has ended! How can you be a Dragon Warrior?" the Earth Dragon roared frantically.

Lin Xuan crossed his arms behind his back and said proudly, "The defeated are not worthy of answers."

Damn him! The Earth Dragon’s eyes instantly reddened. No one has ever dared to belittle me like this! Not even a first-rate family like the Fang family would dare! This brat is too arrogant! So what if you’re a Dragon Warrior? Do you really think I can’t deal with you?

The Earth Dragon rose to its feet again. It soared high into the air. It didn’t attack immediately. Instead, it let out a low growl. In the distance, the Earth Dragon Pearl began to spin rapidly. A vast aura emerged from within it. This aura, like a chaotic fog, surged over and enveloped the Earth Dragon. As the Earth Dragon absorbed the aura, its body erupted with light once more. Not only that, but its form began to coil rapidly, transforming into what looked like an ancient, eternal mountain. A boundless aura spread out from it.

"Boy, I admit that I’m no match for your Physique. But so what?"

"I still possess the power of the Dragon Pearl! I can use it to suppress you."

As it spoke, the mountain it had transformed into descended from the sky. The great peak blotted out the heavens, ready to suppress everything!

"Dragon Shakes the World!"

"Boy, so what if you’re a true Dragon Warrior? I can still suppress you!" the Earth Dragon roared madly. The power it now wielded was terrifying, as if it could truly suppress everything in heaven and earth.

Lin Xuan looked up, gazing at the descending Divine Mountain. He snorted coldly. "The power of the Dragon Pearl? So what?"

"You have a Dragon Pearl, but I have a Dragon Soul!" The Dragon Pearl is indeed a treasure, but so what? My Dragon Soul comes from the Ultimate Ten Thousand Dragons Diagram. It’s a Great Emperor’s weapon, transcending all else. The Dragon Pearl is completely incomparable.

"Summon the Soul of the Cyan Dragon!" Lin Xuan roared to the sky.