Shou Tian spun and charged at Chen Tian. Chen Tian straightened his arms, his hands instantly covered in blood-red scales as he thrust out his claws, parrying Shou Tian's attack. He was forced back a dozen meters. Chen Tian gathered strength in his left leg and kicked upwards, sending Shou Tian flying towards the sky with a bang.
Chen Tian leaped, soaring into the clouds, his fists a blur. Shou Tian, sent spiraling through the air, showed no panic, stabilizing himself in an instant. He watched Chen Tian's fists, then threw his own. Their four fists collided with a resounding explosion, and both Chen Tian and Shou Tian stumbled back three steps. Shou Tian spoke, "Stop struggling. Your awakened state is temporary, but mine is unlimited. I will be the one to kill you in the end."
Chen Tian replied in a calm tone, "Enough talk. I am not the same as I was before."
As Chen Tian finished speaking, black scales appeared on his blood-red scaled armor, dragon scales. Simultaneously, his claws transformed into blood-red dragon claws. Chen Tian, possessing the bloodline of the dragon race, could naturally wield this power. The fusion of Asura power and dragon power further amplified Chen Tian's aura.
Shou Tian exclaimed in shock, "Dragon race, dragon power! You've actually mastered dragon power!"
The dragon race! One of the most powerful races in existence. Had the Asura Son become this formidable?
Shou Tian's killing intent surged as he glared at Chen Tian. He had to kill Chen Tian, or his master might not be Chen Tian's match upon resurrection.
His master had become more powerful than before, but so had the Asura Son before him, wielding even greater strength.
With his dragon claws, Chen Tian took a step forward, his figure blurring into streaks of light and afterimages. A beam of light flashed past Shou Tian. As the light approached, Shou Tian crossed his arms, managing to resist Chen Tian's attack, but he was still pushed back more than ten steps. Dragon claws from the dragon race were not something a human body like his could contend with. The dragon race was known as one of the strongest races, their physical strength being their greatest asset. At the same cultivation level, their power surpassed that of normal humans by more than double.
Chen Tian turned his head, his eyes fixed on Shou Tian, and taunted, "What's wrong? Is that all? You were talking big earlier. Show me some strength, don't make me look down on you."
Shou Tian was easily provoked by Chen Tian. Even in his dark side, Shou Tian was still Shou Tian, and Chen Tian knew him too well to know he could be easily angered. Shou Tian's face contorted in fury. He felt belittled, and he detested the look in his opponent's eyes. Shou Tian didn't know why he was so angry deep down, but he couldn't help it.
Whether it was the dark side or the main body, they were the same person, sharing the same personality traits. Chen Tian understood Shou Tian's nature and exploited it perfectly.
Enraged, Shou Tian's aura surged. His figure flickered, manifesting into seven or eight copies of himself, all charging at Chen Tian with their fists. Countless fist shadows rained down like hailstones. Chen Tian spread his dragon claws, blood-red light gathering on them. He extended his dragon claws, and a massive phantom dragon claw shot out. The blood-red dragon claw collided with the myriad fist shadows, disintegrating them one by one. The dragon claw pressed towards Shou Tian's face. Shou Tian quickly switched his stance, his arms forming a cross, and a black, square shield materialized before him. The dragon claw struck the shield, and cracks slowly appeared, but the dragon claw dissipated, leaving the shield intact.
Chen Tian praised, "Not bad! You have such a move, capable of resisting dragon claws. Good, very good."
Shou Tian, sweating profusely, said nothing. Thankfully, he had held on. That was his most powerful defensive move.
He had barely managed to withstand Chen Tian's attack. That strike was a dragon race skill. Shou Tian was certain that if it had landed on him, he would have been heavily wounded, if not killed. He hadn't expected the former Asura Son to grow this much; he was no match for him now. The battle was a complete rout.
As Chen Tian was about to extend his dragon claws, his body flickered, and a sense of weakness washed over him. Chen Tian's mind spoke, 'Don't rush, let me use your body!'
Chen Tian's original consciousness awakened and then questioned, "Who are you? Why are you occupying my body? This is my body, give it back!"
'I said don't rush. I'm dealing with the guardian spirits at the Guardian Hall, and you can't defeat them. So, let me tell you, I am the Asura Son, the seal of the Guardian Hall. It's best to leave this to me now; you are not his opponent.'
"You are the true form of Blood River Asura!"
"Yes! Also known as the Asura Son. I am your profession, and also an independent entity. I will awaken and help you when needed. Your other hidden professions are the same; they are all waiting for their moment to awaken."
Chen Tian nodded. After some thought, he said, "Alright. I will take back control of my body after the battle. I'll leave it to you now."
Chen Tian considered it carefully. He couldn't defeat Shou Tian. Now that his body was in the hands of Blood River Asura, who was confident of victory, why should he struggle? Wasn't it more comfortable to let someone else do the fighting?
Chen Tian and Blood River Asura's communication took only a second, but Shou Tian saw the flickering of Chen Tian's body. A smirk spread across Shou Tian's lips, as this movement indicated his opponent was weakening, his time running out. Shou Tian attacked, his figure becoming a blur, surrounding Chen Tian from all directions. Black, long-spiked sabers appeared on Shou Tian's arms, their blades flashing like dazzling lights, shooting towards Chen Tian's head in a bewildering barrage.
Chen Tian's eyes showed disdain. He clenched his fist, and the Asura Halberd appeared. He swung the halberd in a beautiful arc, a wide and powerful horizontal sweep that instantly shattered all of Shou Tian's blade-light. The halberd then stabbed out continuously. Facing the halberd's onslaught, Shou Tian swung his sabers, creating a cacophony of clanging sounds. However, Chen Tian's attack speed was too immense. With a *crack*, the long-spiked sabers on Shou Tian's arms were broken into two pieces by the halberd.
Seizing the opportunity, Chen Tian swung his hand upwards. The halberd in his grasp lifted Shou Tian into the air. The halberd stabbed out repeatedly, countless tips piercing Shou Tian's back. As Shou Tian was thrown into the air, he defensively gathered his black wings, which spread like hardened steel. Chen Tian's halberd tips struck them, producing only sparks, failing to break Shou Tian's defense.
Chen Tian knew that Shou Tian had channeled all his strength into his defensive feathers. Without a full-powered attack, Chen Tian couldn't break through the defense. A voice echoed in Chen Tian's mind, Chen Tian's original consciousness speaking, 'His weakness is three feet below his heart, that's his source of power!'
Blood River Asura also replied, "Understood!"
Chen Tian used his insight ability to help Blood River Asura locate the opponent's weakness. Chen Tian vanished below Shou Tian. Shou Tian felt the attack stop and was about to stabilize himself when Chen Tian descended from above, his halberd tip aimed at Shou Tian's heart.
Shou Tian was shocked. How did this guy know his weakness? He hastily spread his wings, extending them to envelop his body. Chen Tian's Asura Halberd was covered in blood-red power and black dragon scales. A beam of light struck the ground, and with a *bang*, the ground exploded. A round hole appeared above Chen Tian's head. Without even looking back, Chen Tian heard an explosion behind him. He retracted the Asura Halberd and calmly said, "It's over."
In his mind, Chen Tian's original consciousness urgently exclaimed, 'Quick, dodge!'
Chen Tian's figure dodged swiftly to the left as a beam of light pierced through his body. Molten lava pillars erupted from the ground, lava flowing, and the entire Guardian Hall trembled.
Chen Tian sensed a familiar aura from behind him. He turned, and from the center of the explosion, a figure slowly emerged, standing in mid-air.
Chen Tian: "You actually deigned to possess this guy."
You Ying: "Is there anything wrong with that? You've sealed me for thousands of years. I've truly wanted to kill you with my own hands all these years!"
"Heh, you had it coming. You wanted to use the people of thirteen cities to achieve your plan. I had no choice but to personally seal you, otherwise, your fate would have been even worse."
Chen Tian wore a mournful expression. Thirteen cities, equivalent to millions of lives. According to the regulations at the time, if he hadn't personally sealed You Ying, You Ying would have been executed.
Chen Tian had saved her!
You Ying spoke, "So what? You thwarted my plan, destroyed my plan, and sealed me for thousands of years. What's the difference between that and death? I merely wanted power. Why can you have it, but I cannot?"
"Now, I only want revenge. I won't think of anything else. So, my dear brother, die for me!"
You Ying extended her index finger. Her human finger was wrapped in an arcane power, the power of death, a special force wielded by You Ying, the Lord of Shadows.
With a *whoosh*, a beam of death energy shot directly at Chen Tian. Chen Tian extended two fingers, firing a blood-red beam. An explosion resounded. Chen Tian shook his head, "Why don't you understand? Alas! It seems I must kill you myself."
"I have the same idea!"
Shou Tian, trapped by the Guardian Hall, watched Chen Tian and You Ying's confrontation and sighed.
Both sides were right, and yet both were wrong. If Lord Asura had set aside his familial ties and killed her directly, none of this would have happened. You Ying, however, was too obsessed with power. Her insignificance had led her down a path of conflict. It could be said that both were at fault.
"Never show mercy, no matter what. This is what it means to be an Asura! When will Lord Asura understand? Cruelty and ruthlessness are key. I hope this time, you can fully awaken your power."
Shou Tian looked at Chen Tian with anticipation. Perhaps this battle could awaken the true power of Lord Asura.
Chen Tian and You Ying extended their palms simultaneously. A void appeared at the center of the ground and sky. Chen Tian and You Ying's figures vanished, their battle unfolding within the flow of time.