Peng Guang stared at the youth before him. He was certainly not unfamiliar with Ye Chu, who had killed Wei Tu and even exchanged over a hundred blows with Wang Fang. Such a person was no stranger to him. He knew Wei Tu’s capabilities well. The man had been quite formidable. Among the disciples of the ancestral land, he had ranked near the top. Furthermore, Ye Chu had managed to trade a hundred moves with Wang Fang.
Peng Guang was unsure whether Wang Fang’s account contained any exaggeration, but he knew the youth possessed formidable strength. However, despite not underestimating Ye Chu, he did not believe the boy could possibly be his match.
He was only a single step away from entering the sovereign realm. His power was truly terrifying. Barring those seed figures from the Path of Prodigies, he did not believe anyone could stand against him.
“You killed my disciples of the San Yuan Sect that day, and today I shall avenge them!” Peng Guang fixed his gaze on Ye Chu, his expression cold and gloomy.
Ye Chu smiled, looking at Peng Guang as he spoke. “First, I want the enlightenment stone in your hand. Second, killing Wei Tu and the others was my path to liberation. Finally, I shall borrow a few drops of your blood.”
As he spoke, Ye Chu tapped his finger forward, sending a streak of sword light shooting out. A thick and imposing aura swept outwards from his body. Terrifying power erupted, carrying an invisible pressure that swept across the area, making it difficult for others to breathe.
Sensing this profound aura, numerous people suddenly turned their attention to Ye Chu, their expressions growing cautious. Judging by this momentum, Ye Chu’s strength was indeed extraordinary.
Peng Guang felt Ye Chu’s aura and casually waved his hand to block the incoming sword light. A hint of disdain curled at the corner of his mouth. “Is that all the strength you have?”
As Peng Guang spoke, his entire posture shifted abruptly. His previously tense body unleashed a fierce and aggressive force. In an instant of eruption, it swept directly towards heaven and earth. The pressure of this power made the surrounding space hiss and crackle. The aura spread out like a vast lake, completely enveloping the void. It was extraordinarily terrifying.
This momentum caused the cultivators present to change colour drastically, Yu Jin among them. Yu Jin had originally believed that his own strength had surged enough to firmly suppress Peng Guang. Yet, seeing Peng Guang’s current aura, he realised that Peng Guang had also undergone a massive breakthrough.
The crowd looked at Ye Chu, their expressions shifting. They thought that although the youth was impressive, he was still far behind Peng Guang. It was difficult to find anyone in this city who could rival Peng Guang. Ye Chu, however, had appeared from nowhere. He was likely a newcomer to the city. How could such a person possibly be a match for the battle-hardened Peng Guang?
Nuo Ran stared at Ye Chu, then could not help but glance at his two maids. Seeing that both women remained completely calm, a hint of confusion rose in his heart. “Do they actually believe Ye Chu can fight Peng Guang?”
Nuo Ran still held Ye Chu in high regard, but he certainly did not believe the youth could defeat Peng Guang.
“Miss Yang Hui! Is it not rather reckless for Young Master Ye Chu to engage Peng Guang in combat?” Nuo Ran asked Yang Hui in a probing manner.
Yang Hui glanced at Nuo Ran, then spoke with a touch of pride. “Anyone who underestimates our young master will pay the price.”
Yang Hui’s words left Nuo Ran stunned. He thought to himself that these two maids of Ye Chu were truly remarkable, harbouring such blind faith in him.
Peng Guang’s aura surged like a lake, bearing down heavily on Ye Chu. Ye Chu remained completely unmoved, standing tall and straight. This caused many onlookers to display looks of astonishment.
“Truly formidable,” Ye Chu murmured, narrowing his eyes as he sensed Peng Guang’s current presence. The opponent’s aura was like a surging river. An ordinary cultivator at the seventh stage of the Profound Life Realm would absolutely lose all courage to fight under such pressure.
However, for Ye Chu, this kind of momentum held little deterrent power. He had witnessed far greater forces. How could he possibly fear Peng Guang’s pressure?
“Is that all?” Ye Chu laughed loudly, a hint of mockery on his lips.
Peng Guang’s expression grew even colder upon hearing Ye Chu’s words. His figure flashed forward, and terrifying power erupted from his hands. The energy transformed into a massive claw. As it surged forward, light flashed rapidly, causing an immense sense of dread. It lunged ferociously towards Ye Chu, as swift and deadly as a hunting eagle.
“Draw a Prison on the Ground!”
Ye Chu let out a loud shout. The profound power in his hands shot outwards, vibrating directly like a tidal wave as it slammed into the giant claw. The wave-like force carried an extremely fierce wind, making the compressed space hiss and crackle.
Following the initial impact, the giant claw slashed downwards, attempting to shatter Ye Chu’s attack. However, Ye Chu’s surging power was continuous and relentless. It struck wildly, gradually grinding down the claw.
“Break!”
Peng Guang roared, unleashing even more terrifying force that swept straight towards Ye Chu. Ye Chu did not hold back. He channelled the power in his hands, vibrating it outwards to meet the opponent’s strike, and directly blocked the incoming assault.
Both Ye Chu and Peng Guang stepped backwards simultaneously, leaving massive craters beneath their feet.
“No wonder you dare to boast. You actually possess some real strength,” Peng Guang said, staring at Ye Chu, his face clouded with gloom. Internally, however, he felt a degree of shock. He thought that Wei Tu’s death at his hands was hardly unjust.
The fact that his opponent could block that strike was sufficient proof of his profound strength.
“This fellow will take some effort to deal with,” Peng Guang muttered, watching Ye Chu. His eyes flickered as he crossed his arms. Power erupted from his body, transforming into heavy hammers that he swung around. The motion produced whistling winds, giving an overwhelming sense of crushing weight.
“Peng Guang is actually using the Dual Hammer Art! Is he trying to smash this youth into minced meat?” The crowd exclaimed in shock. The Dual Hammer Art was one of Peng Guang’s moderately famous martial techniques. In the past, he had used it to crush numerous cultivators to death.
“Today I will make you understand that the Path of Prodigies is no place for you to act arrogantly!” Peng Guang wielded the Dual Hammer technique. His entire body grew heavy and imposing. His vast aura erupted as he charged forward, swinging the hammers directly towards Ye Chu’s chest.
As expected, Peng Guang lived up to his reputation as one of the most terrifying figures in the city. His swinging speed was incredibly swift. With a single step, he appeared directly in front of Ye Chu. The attack slammed down viciously, making the air boom loudly.
“Boom…”
Seeing the heavy hammers shooting towards him, Ye Chu swept the power in his hands outwards. A surging force erupted, unleashing a fierce and unyielding intent. It exploded outwards, transforming into sharp swords that shot straight ahead, aiming piercingly at Peng Guang’s vital points. Ye Chu tapped his feet, propelling his figure backwards to evade the hammer strike.
The flying sword lights did not manage to harm Peng Guang. He swung his arms, sweeping his power outwards to block all the incoming sword strikes.
The force he unleashed slammed into the spot where Ye Chu had just been standing. It carved a massive crater into the ground. The bursting shockwaves swept towards Ye Chu, intending to shred him to pieces.
Facing such a fierce assault, Ye Chu did not attempt to dodge. His figure flashed as he charged directly forward. A formidable power swept around him, transforming into a vortex in front of him that completely neutralised the incoming shockwaves.
Ye Chu closed the distance, transforming into a sharp offensive as he attacked Peng Guang once more. His strikes were piercing. With every exchange, terrifying shockwaves vibrated through the air. Fierce winds swept in all directions. The surging, fearsome power made countless onlookers’ hearts race. They watched Ye Chu with a mixture of awe and apprehension.