Qin Shou dug through the rubble covering Fang Bao and, seeing the tears glistening in Fang Bao's eyes, fell silent for a moment before his smile gradually disappeared.

"Fatty, you've changed. The old you wouldn't be so easily moved."

Fang Bao's lips trembled before he suddenly erupted, "Damn it, you stepped on my finger!"

Qin Shou quickly jumped back, his face full of embarrassment as he stared at his feet.

"Haha, sorry about that, wasn't paying attention. Here, let me wipe away your sorrowful tears..."

"Wipe what? Just get me out of here." Fang Bao rolled his eyes and brushed aside Qin Shou's hand.

Qin Shou chuckled as he grabbed the back of Fang Bao's collar and pulled him out of the rubble.

After patting the dust off Fang Bao's clothes, Qin Shou handed him the dropped Flash Sword.

"Fatty, how'd you end up in this sorry state?" Qin Shou asked with a grin.

Fang Bao took the Flash Sword, his face darkening before he looked up to the heavens with a long sigh. "Ah, the cruelty of a noble family — you ordinary people just wouldn't understand."

Qin Shou rolled his eyes, "Your second uncle's now my little brother. Every Earth person knows that. What's there not to understand?"

Fang Bao: "..."

His expression stiffened as he looked at Qin Shou. "So the rumors were true. You've really become Earth's fifth Supreme Strong?"

Qin Shou shrugged, "What else?"

Fang Bao still couldn't believe it. "I thought it was just those old geezers spreading lies to trick me into coming back to Earth."

Qin Shou sighed, "While being clever can backfire, you don't even look clever. Why would you think it's just a rumor?"

Fang Bao shook his head but didn't argue for once.

"We haven't seen each other in so long, let's not trash-talk. To strengthen Garuru with Living Jade, I've been badly injured and cornered at Chicheng Mountain. Just focus on dealing with that guy instead!"

"Strengthening Garuru with Living Jade?"

Qin Shou looked astonished. Steel Garuru could swallow Living Jade for upgrades? Even he hadn't thought of that.

"Roar!"

At that moment, the Sky Crystal Sword swept through the air in Ning Xian's hand, whipping up a violent storm.

Within the berserk whirlwind, Qin Shou waved his hand, releasing a Light Energy Shield that effortlessly kept the storm at bay.

Turning around, he saw Ning Xian floating mid-air with his green Sky Crystal Sword, brimming with confidence in his gaze.

"Another Earth Demon. Just perfect to test the true power of the Vortex Sky Crystal!"

With that, Ning Xian raised the Sky Crystal Sword high, channeling vortex energy into the blade as he struck out. Several towering green tornadoes, each a hundred meters tall, split into four directions and surged toward Qin Shou.

"Boom..."

The four raging tornadoes wreaked havoc on the ground, but Qin Shou's expression remained unchanged as he nodded slightly.

Still full of himself, but fortunately this kid's technique isn't trash. Just let him taste a bit of hardship.

With a faint smile, Qin Shou pointed casually, and scorching beams of light shot forth without warning, piercing through the four green tornadoes with imperceptible speed before detonating them violently.

"BOOM!!!"

The intense explosion shattered the green tornadoes, and Ning Xian's expression shifted drastically.

A mere casual move held such power—it was the level of a peak Spiritual Artifact Master, an Earth Demon!

Qin Shou stood with his hands behind his back, not rushing to attack. Appearing as his true self, he naturally wouldn't use Hu Po.

For now, let's keep boosting this kid!

Thinking this, Qin Shou's face showed a mysterious smile. "Young man, daring to strike at me—I've got to admit, you've got guts!"

As he spoke, unfathomably deep Dark Energy surged from within him, a terrifying aura pressing down on Ning Xian's heart.

"Boom..."

In an instant, the white clouds vanished, replaced by endless black clouds that engulfed the earth, as lightning gathered within the dark vortex ready to strike. The entire world seemed to tremble.

"Ugh..."

With a muffled groan, Ning Xian's face grew pale as he stood immobilized under the insurmountable pressure, sweat forming on his brow as his posture slowly bent under the weight.

Staring at the shadowy figure in the dark haze, Ning Xian's eyes widened in terror, his body trembling irrepressibly. Words couldn't describe the fear that consumed him.

At that moment, the Sky Crystal in his hand trembled as if responding to Qin Shou's 'hint.'

"Young warrior, when paths clash, the brave triumph. Even against an unbeatable foe, summon your courage and fight with all you've got; only then can you seize a glimmer of hope!"

Wiping the sweat from his forehead, Ning Xian recalled the earlier words with a flash of insight in his mind.

The Divine Beast's meaning is... courage!

And newfound strength!

His eyes lit up as he suppressed the creeping fear within him, shouting boldly, "Earth Demon, I swear to fight till the end!"

As he raised the Sky Crystal, the Arm Crystal on his wrist spun rapidly, gathering vibrant green Primordial Energy before transforming into endless flames that consumed Ning Xian, turning the sky and earth into a sea of deep red fire.

Qin Shou stroked his chin and chuckled lightly, "This kid's catching on pretty fast!"

"Roar..."

The Flame Divine Dragon burst from the sea of fire, its familiar yet embarrassing battle cry echoing across the heavens.

"Let the fire of bravery within us ignite! Transform, Flame Sky Crystal! Courage's power!"

"Hum..."

A blazing figure erupted forth, revealing Ning Xian clad in armor and wielding the Sky Crystal Sword, now an intense crimson red. His entire aura surged astonishingly.

"Earth Demon, take this—Flame Strike!"

Engulfed in firelight, Ning Xian shouted in a commanding voice as the Sky Crystal Sword unleashed boundless flames into the heavens, shattering the hold of the black clouds and forming a colossal flame dragon that roared as it dove downward.

"Roar!!"

The fire dragon spiraled downward, carrying a blaze that seemed to hail from pre-historic times, descending furiously toward the earth like a mythical deity.

Faced with the terrifying scene, Fang Bao's plump face contorted with fear.

"Oh jeez, Qin Shou, why are you just standing there? Protect me... ahhhh!"

Qin Shou casually tossed Fang Bao aside before sweeping his hand, unleashing endless Dark Energy that materialized into a shadowy dragon shooting straight for the flame dragon.

"Roar..."

"Boom..."

The dragon roars filled the heavens as the world shook. Dark Energy clashed fiercely with crimson flames, dividing the sky into two striking halves, black and red.

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