Chapter 372

Chapter 372: Full of Flaws

“The patterns on this treasure seem to be crafted by Master Chai!”

At this moment, a slightly surprised voice emerged from the crowd.

Hearing this, everyone focused intently on Ji Yang’s treasure.

It was one of those moments where looking closely revealed a lot; even though the crowd were not professional tool smiths, they could tell whether something was crafted by a master or not.

After many disciples verified it, they quickly confirmed that the iron pick in Ji Yang’s hand, although unsigned, was indeed refined by Elder Chai of the sect, as that unique crafting method was unmistakable.

This made many disciples view Ji Yang with a tinge of jealousy.

Both were inner disciples, yet Ji Yang not only possessed remarkable talent but also received personal guidance from the Peak Master, and even his ordinary iron pick was crafted by a master tool smith.

Looking at themselves, aside from their realm, they had nothing else!

At this moment, many also wanted to see Ji Yang suffer at the hands of Zuo Gao, hoping it would ease their feelings of jealousy.

“Junior Brother, go ahead and show me the power of your Talent Jealousy.”

Zuo Gao chuckled lightly, standing quietly in place, even unprepared to summon his own treasure, which didn’t surprise the others.

It wasn’t about underestimating; the difference in their strengths was simply too great.

Foundation Establishment stage versus Spirit Transformation Stage! It was like the difference between the clouds and the mud.

Faced with Zuo Gao’s provocation, Ji Yang simply smiled and said, “Senior Brother, be careful!”

“Hahaha! Junior Brother, come at me! If I take a step back, it counts as my loss!”

A mocking look sparkled in Zuo Gao’s eyes.

Once Ji Yang drew his sword, he would be able to strike.

With that, Ji Yang activated his Heart Sword divine ability.

To deal with a Spirit Transformation Stage cultivator, ordinary moves would not suffice; even Thousands of Sword Energies would likely struggle to breach his defenses, especially before Ji Yang revealed his true realm.

However, Ji Yang also possessed Sword Cultivation, and although the power of his nurtured swords was not very strong yet, when combined with the Heart Sword, they should be enough to penetrate defenses.

As the Heart Sword divine ability activated, Ji Yang’s world transformed, revealing corresponding flaws on Zuo Gao, who stood still.

Ji Yang initially thought there wouldn’t be many weaknesses, but to his surprise, he saw no less than ten flaws across Zuo Gao’s entire body!

This was even more than the Foundation Establishment and Golden Core stage cultivators he had encountered before!

It also confirmed that a higher realm didn’t necessarily mean fewer flaws.

While examining the flaws on Zuo Gao, Ji Yang also glanced at the two true heirs from the sect not far away!

He was quite curious about the flaws they might have as well.

When Ji Yang focused his gaze on them, he quickly discerned their weaknesses.

One had two flaws, while the other had one flaw!

As Ji Yang observed them, the two felt his scrutiny and immediately enveloped themselves in a hazy glow, blocking their figures and making their flaws disappear from Ji Yang’s view.

Truly impressive as true heirs, they even had corresponding defensive methods against his Heart Sword divine ability!

Ji Yang thought to himself.

At this moment, the two true heirs also looked at Ji Yang with surprise, not understanding what this divine ability was that made them feel as if they were being seen through in an instant.

Ji Yang turned his gaze away, gathering his sword intent, and struck at Zuo Gao with his iron pick!

As Ji Yang looked at him, Zuo Gao felt a hint of crisis, as if he had flaws all over his body in Ji Yang’s eyes!

This made Zuo Gao’s expression shift to one of surprise and caution.

Indeed, Talent Jealousy had some prowess.

But he believed even more in his own strength; there was no way he would falter!

Under the cover of primordial spirit energy, Zuo Gao regained confidence and prepared to face this seemingly weak sword energy from Ji Yang!

However, just as Zuo Gao was about to dispel it, he saw the approaching sword energy suddenly split into thirteen streams!

Each stream targeted the weak points of his body and primordial spirit, giving Zuo Gao the feeling of being seen through.

No matter how he tried to dodge, these streams of sword energy seemed to have locked onto his flaws!

This feeling of being exposed filled Zuo Gao with shock and anger, prompting him to no longer conceal his realm!

The atmosphere of the Mid Spirit Transformation realm suddenly erupted, causing a stir on the warship.

In the next moment, Zuo Gao’s muscles bulged, transforming him into a giant several meters tall, looking down at Ji Yang.

Indeed, his choice not to summon a treasure was not entirely boastful; he had cultivated advanced body-refining techniques that were sufficient to withstand the attacks of other cultivators.

While he might seem inadequate in front of same-level cultivators, it was more than enough to deal with Ji Yang, a mid Foundation Establishment stage cultivator.

Thinking this would stop Ji Yang’s sword energy, the streams of energy moved like shadows, instantly striking toward Zuo Gao.

However, his physical defense proved useless against dozens of sword energies.

At the moment of impact, Zuo Gao’s aura fluctuated; his towering figure instantly reverted to normal, as his body-refining technique was broken in the blink of an eye.

But that wasn’t all; Zuo Gao’s aura wavered slightly, and a hint of pallor crossed his previously flushed face.

He felt his realm was a bit unstable, risking a fall at any moment.

He was about to enter the Ancient Realm of Yuan Kong; an unstable realm at this time would greatly affect his strength. If he fell in rank, he would face greater risks of death in the ancient realm.

Fortunately, Zuo Gao reacted quickly and hurriedly took out several pills to swallow, quickly stabilizing his fluctuating realm.

Once he recovered, Zuo Gao glared at Ji Yang with rage, shouting:

“You’re asking for death!”

With that, Zuo Gao launched several ice spikes toward Ji Yang.

Though it was merely a common spell, he had practiced it for a long time, and backed by his Spirit Transformation Stage realm, it could easily leave dozens of holes in Ji Yang.

Facing Zuo Gao’s spell attack, Ji Yang felt disdain.

If he were truly just a Foundation Establishment stage cultivator, he might not know how to respond, but he had already comprehended the principles behind Spirit Transformation Stage cultivators using spells.

Even without revealing his realm, he could easily defend against all of them.

Just as Ji Yang was about to act, a voice suddenly boomed from the cabin:

“Stop!”

As the voice resonated, it felt as though the air on the warship was cut off, and the incoming ice spikes vanished into thin air.

At that moment, Ji Yang’s expression tightened; just two short words were enough to block Zuo Gao’s spell attack, which was no feat a Void Refinement stage cultivator could accomplish.

Before Ji Yang could ponder further, a figure emerged from the cabin.

It was an elder with a stern expression and white hair at the temples, calm in demeanor but with a hint of anger in his eyes!

The other disciples on the warship all cupped their fists in greeting:

“Greetings, Peak Master Xing!”

Even the two true heirs did not differ.