Chapter 1288 - 1285: Clash of Titans, Protagonists

Roar!

As soon as the Thunder Tiger appeared behind Han Chong, it immediately looked up and let out an angry roar. Its fierce and overbearing aura spread relentlessly, causing some martial artists with slightly lower cultivation present to turn pale and unable to maintain their composure.

Yu Bufan’s expression was solemn. After a year of not seeing him, Han Chong’s strength was beyond his imagination.

However, this was exactly what he wished for. If the opponent was too weak, what would be the point of this battle? At this moment, not only did Yu Bufan feel no fear, but his fighting spirit became even more intense.

"Three Day Sun Exposure!"

With his hands clasped in front of him, Yu Bufan’s body suddenly shook, and three massive flame sun wheels gathered in the void behind him, shining brightly.

With the addition of the three sun wheels, Yu Bufan’s aura rose steadily. From a distance, he seemed to transform into a fireball, and the air in the entire valley became a little hotter.

On the platform, on one side, electric light and thunder flashed; on the other, flames soared. Both were filled with endless destructive intent, seemingly ready to devour the other at any moment.

"Haha... Yu Bufan, it seems you’ve also improved a lot over this year. Take my punch!"

Han Chong looked at Yu Bufan, laughed heartily, unable to contain the battle spirit in his heart, shouted loudly, and drew a streak of electric light on the platform as he unleashed a fierce punch.

Channeling the Thunder Tiger Strong Body Power with all his might, even a simple punch carried tremendous force. When Han Chong unleashed his punch, he seemed like a volcanic eruption, thunder exploding, a tyrannical aura that instilled fear, making one’s heart involuntarily timid.

"Good timing!"

The sun wheel shone, and Yu Bufan’s pupils emitted intense flame light, like crimson glaze, and he met Han Chong with the same unembellished punch.

Boom!

Purple electric light and golden flame light collided fiercely in the void, bursting into countless bright sparks. The violent impact made the entire platform shake slightly.

Bam! Bam!

Han Chong and Yu Bufan stepped back more than ten steps simultaneously, leaving two indentations on the platform.

"My turn!"

Both knew each other’s strengths well, and they started with full force, with no intention of holding back. As Yu Bufan’s foot landed, his entire body’s true essence surged, and a fierce flame ignited on his right hand as he punched through the air.

"Sky Fire Shattering Clouds Fist!"

Fiery flames grew against the wind and spun wildly, forming a house-sized conical flame fist force in front of Yu Bufan’s right fist, with a momentum of annihilating all, enveloping outwards.

Han Chong’s gaze was like electricity, clenching his fists, merging with the aura of the thunder tiger behind him. His upper body muscles suddenly expanded, tiny electric lights flickering on his fists, splitting the air with crackling sounds, and he suddenly punched downward.

"Tiger Shakes Mountains!"

Boom!

With a loud bang, the entire platform shook violently, and a tangible electric light Qi cover, centered on Han Chong, exploded outwards with a surge.

Two ferocious Qi forces met halfway, both collapsing, melting away. The moment of explosion formed substance-like shockwaves, spreading in all directions.

Boom!

The water around the platform shook violently, erupting into waves tens of meters high.

"Refreshing! Again!"

Both as tempering body martial artists, Han Chong had always regarded Yu Bufan as an adversary, with admiration in his heart. At this moment, Yu Bufan’s strength made his blood boil, his fighting spirit high. If he could defeat the other, his strength would undoubtedly ascend another level.

Yu Bufan shared the same thought as Han Chong, circulating his entire body’s true essence to the extreme, saying, "Let’s battle!"

"Wild Tiger’s Roar on the Cliff!"

"Three Day Destruction Fist!"

Before the words fell, the two each performed their martial arts, their figures clashing again.

Suddenly, the thunder tiger roared and raged, fiercely contending with the fiery light in the sky. Every clash made the entire valley quiver violently, making one worry whether this platform could withstand their battle.

Seeing this astonishing scene, many people’s faces showed shock, and the audience immediately started discussing.

"It’s amazing. In just one year, Han Chong and Yu Bufan’s strength has grown to such an extent."

"Indeed, the Thunder Tiger Strong Body Power and Three Day Sun Exposure Skill are both lower-level earth-grade cultivation techniques, yet both have trained them to the ninth level! It’s truly remarkable."

"So far, they’re evenly matched. I wonder who will have the last laugh."

"Yu Bufan and Han Chong are both tempering body martial artists. Technique-wise, there’s little difference. It all depends on who can last longer. Han Chong is at the second level of the True Yuan Realm, while Yu Bufan hasn’t broken through to the second level yet. I think Han Chong will win."

"Yes, I think so too."

On the audience seats, most people favored Han Chong with the higher cultivation.

Jian Wuji gently clenched his fist. By now, he too felt that Yu Bufan couldn’t possibly be Han Chong’s match, and the outcome wouldn’t be as Luo Feng said, with no clear winner.

Nearby, Luo Feng looked at the battle on the platform with a calm expression, face emotionless.

A hundred moves!

Two hundred moves!

Four hundred moves!

Han Chong and Yu Bufan had exchanged blows five hundred times with full force, still without a decisive victory, neither knowing how many punches they had taken, blood trickling from the corners of their mouths.

Everyone widened their eyes, fixating on the two confronting on the platform. At this moment, both were almost at their limit, with victory hinging on a single moment.

Bam!

After another clash, Yu Bufan and Han Chong retreated.

"Yu Bufan, your Three Day Sun Exposure Skill is indeed impressive. However, see how you defend against this move!"

Han Chong, not wanting to delay any longer, shot skyward, merging with the thunder tiger in the void, his eyes bursting with the essence of thunder, punching down fiercely from above.

"Shocking Thunder Throughout the World!"

Boom!

The explosion of thunder shook the sky. The thunder tiger in the void roared up, merging into Han Chong’s punch. The bright fist force illuminated the entire valley, like a thunderbolt descending, swift and fierce, covering more than half the platform.

Facing Han Chong’s descending attack, Yu Bufan felt all his hairs stand on end, knowing this strike was extraordinary. If he couldn’t resist it, defeat was inevitable. He spat a mouthful of blood, and the golden flame on his body instantly turned blood-red.

"Blood Flame Light Slash!"

Stomping the ground, Yu Bufan clasped his hands, channeling all his true essence into them. With his palms as blades, he wielded a gigantic blood-red blade.

The giant blade bore a forest of blood flames, exuding endless killing intent.

Sizzle!

The light blade collided with the thunder fist force, resisting for a moment, then shattered with a roar. The remaining fist force struck Yu Bufan’s protective Gang Qi.

Bang!

Yu Bufan’s body trembled, flying backward in mid-air, spitting a mouthful of blood, yet landing steadily.

With a pfftt!

Han Chong landed on the platform, likewise spitting a mouthful of blood. Though his attack had a slight edge, his tempering body realm was inferior to Yu Bufan’s, and the residual shock had caused him internal injuries.

Seeing the two on the brink of collapse, Shui Linglong knew she couldn’t let them continue; otherwise, their lives were at risk. Her figure flitted, appearing in the middle of the platform, and she spoke:

"You two, cease now. How about considering this battle a draw?"

Han Chong and Yu Bufan exchanged a glance and nodded simultaneously.

Both had suffered internal injuries. Continuing would only worsen their conditions. The main focus of this year’s martial arts conference was not them, but Cao Li and Luo Feng. There’s no need to fight to the death.