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Chapter 594: Zhang Jiao
Chapter 594: Zhang Jiao
2017-09-25
Ever since Lu HaiKong's strength broke through level 90 and his Purple Qi Rising Dragon Art reached level 7, this guy's "Purple Qi Rising" move became even more freakish. When fully unleashed, it not only significantly boosted his strength and speed but also provided him with a certain level of defensive capability.
When the fire dragon struck Lu HaiKong's back, if he had unleashed his Purple Qi Rising, the fire dragon would have had no chance of harming him.
However, the purple inner force unleashed by Lu HaiKong's Purple Qi Rising possessed a certain degree of offensive power. At that moment, as Lu HaiKong held Zhang Yan, if he had unleashed his Purple Qi Rising, Lu HaiKong might have been unharmed, but Zhang Yan would have suffered.
Under those circumstances, Lu HaiKong did not choose to unleash his Purple Qi Rising and instead endured the attack.
Just then, as Zhang Bao unleashed his ultimate move, and several fire dragons surrounded Lu HaiKong, Lu HaiKong finally activated his Purple Qi Rising.
Lu HaiKong then assumed the stance of his Mountain Splitting Axe, and the excellent-grade giant axe in his hand was enveloped by his purple inner force. The next moment, Lu HaiKong swung the axe with all his might.
The terrifying strike imbued with purple inner force instantly shattered the fire dragons around Lu HaiKong.
Amidst the collapsing fire dragons, Lu HaiKong stood tall and proud, resembling a war god.
"If a tiger doesn't show its might, do you think I'm a sick cat?"
Seeing Lu HaiKong's figure amidst the fire, Zhang Yan couldn't help but feel a little dazed, sensing that Lu HaiKong's strength at this moment was dazzling.
Zhang Yan's forward steps halted, and after a moment of daze, she pouted.
"Such a domineering, disgusting guy..."
At this moment, Lu HaiKong wasn't paying attention to Zhang Yan. With his body enveloped in purple inner energy, he strode towards Zhang Bao with an imposing aura.
Initially, Lu HaiKong was just walking, but after three steps, he suddenly accelerated and rushed towards Zhang Bao.
Although this dungeon's Zhang Bao only retained his combat instincts, when he saw Lu HaiKong charging towards him, despite his expressionless face, he noticeably quickened his pace to counter Lu HaiKong's attack.
Various fire pillars and fire dragons continuously appeared, bombarding Lu HaiKong without restraint. Their goal was to keep Lu HaiKong at a distance of at least ten meters.
In reality, Zhang Bao's firepower at this moment was incredibly terrifying. If his opponent hadn't been Lu HaiKong, Zhang Bao's firepower would have allowed him to single-handedly annihilate thousands, or even tens of thousands, of soldiers.
Of course, Zhang Bao's ability to unleash such terrifying firepower at this moment was due to being in the dungeon, where he didn't need to worry about resource consumption. If he were outside, his mana wouldn’t be able to sustain such output.
Lu HaiKong, however, treated this terrifying attack within the dungeon as a joke.
With a strength of 90 and his Purple Qi Rising activated, Lu HaiKong found the fire pillars and dragons laughable.
The purple inner force defense and the giant axe's strike overwhelmed Zhang Bao's offense.
In just one minute, Lu HaiKong covered a distance of over a hundred meters and reached Zhang Bao. He raised his battle axe high, and the purple inner force was highly concentrated on the axe blade. With a rare show of full force, Lu HaiKong unleashed the Mountain Splitting Axe.
With one swing, he split Zhang Bao in half.
Witnessing this, Zhang Yan's eyes revealed a hint of delight. The terrifying boss had finally been defeated.
However, Lu HaiKong didn't relax after his strike. He knew Zhang Bao still had an unused talent.
As expected, the moment Lu HaiKong's axe fell, Zhang Bao, now split in two, instantly turned into faint fire and vanished. The fire was so faint that Lu HaiKong would have never seen it if not for his Celestial Eye Technique.
"That move again!"
Lu HaiKong coldly laughed, and his eyes suddenly lit up. Activating his Celestial Eye Detection, it was as if the world's energy had been stolen by his gaze.
"Here!"
With Lu HaiKong's cold shout, his purple aura flashed once more, and he flung his battle axe.
'Puh!' A muffled sound echoed as the axe flew about twenty meters before seemingly smashing into something, producing a dull thud.
Zhang Bao's corpse appeared in its original spot, and the battle axe Lu HaiKong had thrown precisely split Zhang Bao's head in two.
[Congratulations on defeating the Inner Layer Guardian Boss Zhang Bao's clone. You have obtained a Legendary Chest.]
"Even a legendary chest? Defeating a level 87 boss for a legendary chest is a profit, but defeating a level 90 boss for a legendary chest is a loss."
Lu HaiKong muttered to himself, picked up the items dropped by Zhang Bao, and was about to call Zhang Yan over. But he saw that she had already arrived, not knowing when.
Zhang Yan's arrival was fine, but what surprised Lu HaiKong was that she was holding a talisman, which she stuck to his back as he turned to look at her.
Feeling the warm power emanating from his back, Lu HaiKong's tense muscles relaxed slightly, and he chuckled softly.
"Why did you insist on bringing me here? Are you treating me like a wet nurse, needing me as your meat shield?"
Zhang Yan shot him an annoyed glance.
"Spare me your pathetic acting. It doesn't hide the fact that you thought I was about to attack you and were ready to retaliate."
Her words were as sharp as ever, but this time, there was a hint of something else in her tone.
Lu HaiKong didn't dwell on this subtle emotion and paid it no mind.
"It's only natural to be cautious."
Although he initially struggled with Zhang Yan's bluntness, Lu HaiKong had grown accustomed to it over time. As she spoke frankly, he saw no need to hide anything.
But when the fool spoke, Zhang Yan's face turned even more ashen. She let out a cold sigh, incomprehensible even to herself, and ignored Lu HaiKong.
The talisman's healing effect was quite good. After a few minutes, as the warm power on Lu HaiKong's back faded, his burns were completely healed.
Without a word, Zhang Yan took out another talisman and placed it on Lu HaiKong's body.
This talisman's effect was swift. In no time, Lu HaiKong felt as if the inner strength he had expended in his battle with Zhang Bao had returned, and even the cooldown period for the Celestial Eye Technique, which theoretically required three days, seemed to have been reset.
Lu HaiKong was stunned by the talisman's effect.
Just as he was about to ask Zhang Yan about it, he saw that her cold expression had softened, but her face remained indifferent, ignoring his inquiring gaze.
Seeing this, Lu HaiKong decided against asking and waited for the talisman's effect to wear off. Then, he stood up and stretched his body, retrieving the battle axe he had thrown earlier.
"Let's go. It's time to reap the rewards!"
Lu HaiKong strode confidently towards the grand doorway.
As he reached the door, his eyes narrowed, and the attributes of the doorway appeared before him.
Zhang Jiao's Secret Chamber Door
Description: The core of the Realm of Heavenly Peace, this door leads to Zhang Jiao's secret chamber. Rumor has it that Zhang Bao's secret chamber holds a divine artifact, the Peaceful Heavenly Scripture, along with Zhang Jiao's lifetime collection.
The description was simple, suggesting a final treasure trove. However, both Lu HaiKong and Zhang Yan were well aware that while the chamber might contain abundant treasures, it could also present the greatest challenge in the dungeon.
Lu HaiKong nodded to Zhang Yan and pushed the door open, striding inside.
Beyond the door was a vast underground plaza, illuminated by countless torches that banished the darkness.
Through the firelight, Lu HaiKong could see a not-too-large altar in front of the palace, with a scroll hovering above it.
The scroll immediately caught the attention of Lu HaiKong and Zhang Yan as they approached.
Lu HaiKong's eyes narrowed, and the attributes of the scroll appeared before him.
Peaceful Heavenly Scripture
Item Type: ???
Item Description: ???
Item Effect: ???
Question marks, nothing but question marks. Lu HaiKong only knew the name, confirming it was indeed the Peaceful Heavenly Scripture, but nothing more.
Prepared for this possibility, Lu HaiKong wasn't too disappointed. He shifted his gaze, searching for the Heaven-Altering Life-Changing Pill that Zhang Yan had mentioned.
Lu HaiKong didn't find the pill, but on the side of the altar, he spotted a stack of over ten treasure chests.
These chests were clearly part of Zhang Jiao's lifetime collection, and one chest, placed in the most prominent position, was the smallest yet most lavish, obviously the most precious of them all.
"The Heaven-Altering Life-Changing Pill must be inside this chest."
Thinking of Xi ZhiCai's frail physique finally having a chance to improve, Lu HaiKong's eyes lit up with joy. He prepared to step forward.
But at that moment, Lu HaiKong paused, sensing a faintly familiar aura.
He had encountered this aura in Guangping, and if his memory served him right, it belonged to Zhang Jiao.
Lu HaiKong spun around and saw an old man with white hair and a pale face, clad in a Taoist robe...
(End of Chapter)
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