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To tell you the truth, the strength of the Tong Shan Great Saint is pretty formidable.

Even when he suddenly appeared before Su Heng, there was a slight surprise.

Although they hadn't met before, Su Heng had heard of this figure. When Su Heng was visiting North Yue State, King Qingyang had specifically mentioned him.

As an old and strong figure among the Heavenly Kings, King Qingyang had a wealth of experience, from whom Su Heng had learned many tales and rumors.

The main reason why the Tong Shan Great Saint was easily defeated by Su Heng,

And in such an embarrassing manner,

Was primarily due to the "Metal Manipulation" talent Su Heng had just acquired, which was too much of a restraint for the Tong Shan Great Saint.

At the time he was pressed down by Su Heng, the anger was too overwhelming for him to think this through.

Now that he had climbed back up from the ground, the Tong Shan Great Saint gradually realized what was happening.

The expression on the Tong Shan Great Saint's face was calm, the anger gone.

Su Heng looked at the Great Saint approaching him and scoffed, "It wasn't easy for you to break free from my restraint, and instead of using this chance to run away, you dare to come back."

The Tong Shan Great Saint shook his head, "The entire battlefield is under your control, and I'm not particularly good at speed. Even if I wanted to run, where could I go? It would just be looking for humiliation for no reason."

Su Heng glanced at him, "Didn't expect you to think so clearly."

"However, since you know that the outcome is set against me, why are you coming to me now? Are you softening up to plead for mercy, or are you willing to bow and submit?"

As someone comparable to the Heavenly Awakening realm.

Su Heng was quite willing to have the Tong Shan Great Saint join his ranks.

The Tong Shan Great Saint shook his head, "Neither."

"Then what for?" Su Heng narrowed his eyes, a few vertical lines emerging on his forehead, making him seem very dangerous, "Is the Great Saint perhaps trying to mock me?"

"God forbid!"

The Tong Shan Great Saint replied with neither servility nor arrogance.

"I know I'm no match for you, but to be defeated like this, I can't accept it."

"Do you want to have another bout with me, without using that divine skill you just showed?" Su Heng chuckled, asking in return.

"That's exactly my intention," answered the Tong Shan Great Saint.

The smile on Su Heng's face grew, "Sure, but you are already someone who has been defeated by me. Even if I win, it's just a repetition of what's already happened, it serves me no benefit."

"Does the mighty name of the Demon Dragon not assure you of a victory in a head-on battle with me?"

Su Heng yawned, "It's not that I'm not confident, it's just that it's boring. Also, taunting me is of no use whatsoever."

"..."

After a moment of silence, the Tong Shan Great Saint said, "I have nothing of value except for my Copper Skin and Iron Bones, which still possess some skill."

"Let's do this then." he said, "If I lose, I am willing to submit to you and serve for a hundred years."

A hundred years, for human martial artists, is no short period.

But as the original form of the Tong Shan Great Saint is that of a rare and peculiar demon,

His lifespan is almost immeasurable.

A hundred years for him was indeed nothing much.

Su Heng had some respect for strong individuals and didn't demand the other party to submit forever.

He merely nodded nonchalantly and said, "Fine."

The Tong Shan Great Saint let out a slight sigh of relief.

He looked up at the impending heavenly tribulation and said, "I won't take advantage either,

After overcoming the tribulation, once you return to your peak condition, we shall battle with all our might. If I lose again, I will honor the bet and fulfill my promise under your command."

Having said this, the Tong Shan Great Saint turned and walked towards a mountain valley in the distance, where he would wait for Su Heng to complete his tribulation.

But just then, Su Heng said, "No need to keep waiting, now is fine."

"Now?"

The Tong Shan Great Saint turned back, his face slightly stiff.

He pointed to the sky where nine massive Thunder Pools appeared at that moment.

But the figures that emerged were no longer various beasts, but god-like human figures made of lightning.

These phantoms had not yet come to life, but the aura they emitted was already daunting. At that moment, the sky turned eerily quiet, the air grew heavy, and small stones on the ground were being drawn by an invisible force, now buzzing and trembling, all suspended in the air.

The Tong Shan Great Saint spoke earnestly, "The heavenly tribulation is upon us, lest the fight later impedes you."

Su Heng looked up at the sky and said, "No worries."

Just like one would take a casual walk outside after dinner, Su Heng spoke in a very calm voice, "Dealing with you won't take long, it won't cause any delay."

"Hisss—"

At that moment, the Tong Shan Great Saint felt a rush of fury surge to his heart.

But he knew that as the loser, anything he said now would be powerless.

To pick up his shattered dignity, he had to fight Su Heng squarely and knock him down with his fists. So, the Tong Shan Great Saint held back his anger and said, "In that case, you may make your move, my friend."

Su Heng held the Thunder Drawing Pearl in his hand, the smile on his face mocking, "Are you sure you want me to make the first move?"

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"I won't take advantage of you," declared Tong Shan Great Saint, crossing his arms to adopt a defensive stance.

Though he said so, there was some calculation behind it.

His defensive power was astonishing, but his offensive capabilities were somewhat inferior. Hence, in battle, he often used a strategy of defense and counterattack, waiting for his opponent to reveal a flaw or simply outlast them until they withdrew. With this masterstroke, Tong Shan Great Saint could stand toe-to-toe without decisive victory against some of the famous Heavenly Awakening powerhouses in Central State.

Bang!

Collecting his thoughts,

Tong Shan Great Saint gave a slight shudder as his body rapidly swelled in size.

In the casting of a shadow, he grew nearly twenty meters tall, his body sheathed in thick armor.

His muscles and face, too, gleamed with the hard metallic shine of metal.

This was his full-force state, under whose majestic aura the very earth seemed incapable of support, starting to quiver and crack spreading across it.

"Heavenly Support Dharma Phase!" exclaimed several Demon Sect elders watching from the side, "That's Brass Great Saint's signature move, able to boost his defensive power to absolute heights, so much so that even the mighty ones of the Heavenly Awakening Realm would be forced to retreat, their efforts in vain."

Nangong Yue beside them couldn't help but clench her fists, her emotions complicated.

Now, she had fallen into Su Heng's clutches, but deep down, she still wished to see Su Heng fail.

She also worried that if Su Heng could not break through Tong Shan Great Saint's defense, he would become enraged by his embarrassed fury, going back on his word and forcefully suppressing with the method he had used before.

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Under the enhancement of the Heavenly Support Dharma Phase, Su Heng, who was usually no more than four meters tall,

now seemed rather insignificant in the eyes of Tong Shan Great Saint.

All the frustration in his heart was swept away, and he felt incredibly refreshed. At this time, Tong Shan Great Saint, as if filled with boundless pride, waved his hand vigorously, urging Su Heng to strike.

"Very well!" Su Heng gave a laugh, his voice clear and loud, "Since you wish to witness my true power, I will oblige—"

Boom!

The moment his voice fell, a terrible premonition surged through Tong Shan Great Saint's heart.

Su Heng's face, previously showing a smile, now turned cold and indifferent. He spread his arms wide, and immediately, torrents of dark grey power surged skyward, instantly veiling the sun, resembling a colossal curtain dividing the world.

Within this frigid, tumultuous surge of power akin to ocean tides, Su Heng's figure also shot up dramatically.

Teeth protruding violently, his eyes bloodshot red, the corners of his mouth carved into a vicious, famished grin.

Crackle!

His fingers transformed into dragon claws.

Dark thorns thrust outward along his joints.

Amidst the clattering echoes of steel, layers of dense scale armor gradually enshrouded his muscles, and a lengthy tail extending from his joints swayed casually.

In the blink of an eye, Su Heng reverted to his true form, morphing into a half-human, half-dragon monstrosity.

His over forty-meter stature conveyed an indescribable sense of oppression.

Lightning in the backdrop fell on his shoulders, appearing like a splendid cape.

Even with his Mystical Skill enhancing his size, Tong Shan Great Saint could only barely reach Su Heng's waist. The pride and ambition he had so difficulty gathered were like a handful of quicksand, slipping through his fingers and vanishing in an instant.

Su Heng looked down at the astounded and frozen expression on Tong Shan Great Saint's face. This monstrous, grotesque creature shook its head and expelled a puff of thick smoke from its maw that could devour the world.

His voice grew hoarse and deep, akin to giant boulders colliding in the sky.

"Do you think this is all I have? You're mistaken!"

Hiss—

With a sharp and ear-piercing inhalation.

With all the amplifications brought by his Domineering State, Su Heng's body expanded once more.

A pair of massive, pitch-black Dragon Wings unfurled behind him, and his stature surpassed seventy meters.

At this point, Tong Shan Great Saint had lost all will to fight, Nangong Yue and the others felt overwhelmed, fearfully crouching on the ground, shivering. Even Ming Daoist, who had been collecting essences from afar, halted his actions and looked towards Su Heng in bewilderment.

Nevertheless, even this was not Su Heng's limit.

"Eight-Nine Mysterious Skill!"

This Mystical Skill had been created by Su Heng from the onset, to evolve towards the ultimate life form, adapting to various environments.

Using Eight-Nine Mysterious Skill on top of his Domineering State, a thunderous roar akin to the circulation of blood and qi within his body emerged, even drowning out the sound of thunder from the Third Layer Heavenly Tribulation.

As his physical divine treasures were stimulated, Su Heng's figure expanded yet again. Amid the ear-piercing howl of fierce winds, he stood with his feet on the ground and his head brushing the heavens, his height finally breaking past the hundred-meter mark.

At this time, the Third Layer Heavenly Tribulation was completely readied, and silhouettes emerged from the Thunder Pool.

They wielded all manners of weapons, hurling Tribulation Light at Su Heng.

These rays of Tribulation Light...

Any single one could shatter mountains and sever rivers.

Yet upon contact with Su Heng's dark and fierce body, they merely turned into insignificant streaks of lightning, failing to inflict any damage.

Instead, with a shake of his arms, Su Heng let out an exhilarating roar. Sheer physical power compressed the air, causing a ferocious storm that instantly swept across the sky. The dark, ominous clouds of tribulation were torn apart, as streaks of bright sunshine rained down. Su Heng then reached out with his huge hand towards the sky.

With the Thunder Drawing Pearl rapidly activating.

All the lightning figures were absorbed, turned into a thunderball that shone a hundred times brighter than the sun, held in Su Heng's grip.

Feeling the terrifying power within, Su Heng laughed out loud. His fist, weighty as a meteor plummeting from the skies, swung downwards ferociously towards Tong Shan Great Saint—who remained frozen in place.