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"Fine, then I'll show you my prowess," Li Xiaoyao said. With a flicker, he didn't retreat but advanced instead, charging at the Black Dragon Jiao.

Seeing that Li Xiaoyao not only didn't dodge but also took the initiative to fight, a flash of anger crossed the Black Dragon Jiao's massive eyes.

In its view, Li Xiaoyao's actions were an insult.

"How could you, a lowly creature, compare to me?" A disdainful voice slowly rose, as the Black Dragon Jiao accelerated again. From its gaping maw, specks of light began to gather, swiftly taking form.

It was a black orb, completely condensed from Spiritual Power, somewhat similar to the Rakshasa Sect's Spirit Burst but far more powerful.

"Boom!"

The energy orb shot out of its mouth at lightning speed towards Li Xiaoyao.

Li Xiaoyao's speed didn't decrease; his hand seals changed and another Heavenly Thunder fell, striking the energy orb with precision, dispersing it.

Feeling the power of this Heavenly Thunder, the Black Dragon Jiao was shocked.

Before it could react, several more Heavenly Thunders struck one after another, in rapid succession, from the sky.

The Black Dragon Jiao was horrified. One Heavenly Thunder had already wounded it; if so many were to hit its body, it would be severely injured at the least.

Even with its powerful corporeal body, it couldn't compare to Heavenly Thunder.

As one of nature's most powerful forces, Heavenly Thunder could eradicate all evil and deceptive beings.

The spectators below were a mix of horrified, incredulous, and somber expressions. Those from Ancient Sects were somewhat surprised.

The art of Thunder Commanding was a high-level spell even within the ancient sects, and without three to five decades, it couldn't possibly be cultivated to perfection.

Li Xiaoyao, so young, had already mastered Thunder Commanding to a level of flawless proficiency. His talents were indeed extraordinary.

However, more people were interested in this art of Thunder Commanding. If they could acquire it, it would undoubtedly play a pivotal role in their sects' development.

Besides, the Black Dragon Jiao was an unexpected boon.

A Demon Beast as strong as this, if one could capture it alive to serve as a spiritual pet, their combat power would significantly increase when battling others.

Even setting aside these factors, the Black Dragon Jiao had appeared here for one reason only: the Secret Realm.

Given that even a powerful and rare Demon Beast like the Black Dragon Jiao was drawn to it, this Secret Realm must be extraordinary.

The huge body of the Black Dragon Jiao twisted and turned, dodging several Heavenly Thunders but still getting hit by the remaining strikes, eliciting agonized cries as its scales fell from its body in clumps.

"Human, do you only know how to sneak attack in this manner? Do you dare to face me head-on in battle!" the Black Dragon Jiao roared repeatedly, its heart filled with anger and fear.

It was furious that Li Xiaoyao dared not to confront it directly and fearful of the formidable spells.

"This stupid dragon is really foolish. How could that boy possibly face it head-on? One is the Black Dragon Jiao with True Dragon Bloodline, and the other is a mere cultivator. Wouldn't a direct confrontation simply be courting death?"

The angry words of the Black Dragon Jiao elicited nothing but scoffs from the cultivators below.

Everyone understands the principle of playing to one's strengths and targeting the opponent's weaknesses. They felt that the Black Dragon Jiao was practically saying to its opponent: "Can you just drop your sword and try to drown me with spit?"

Under the crowd's scoffing, Li Xiaoyao actually nodded and said, "Alright, I'll oblige you."

Li Xiaoyao dispelled his Thunder Commanding Art and the sky instantly returned to tranquility.

Suddenly, it quieted down below, and everyone looked at him with perplexed stares.

"This isn't confidence; this is stupidity."

"Playing to his weaknesses and attacking the enemy's strength, this kid is beyond help."

"The Li Family has produced such an arrogant fool; it truly is a pity."

Li Xiaoyao ignored the murmurs from below and said, "To deal with you, I don't need spells, a pair of iron fists is more than enough."

"Foolish human, without your spells, you are nothing more than a lamb to the slaughter in front of me!" the Black Dragon sneered, its massive, injury-riddled body kicking off the air with a sonic boom, charging toward Li Xiaoyao.

It had only intended to enrage Li Xiaoyao with words, holding little hope of success. Unexpectedly, Li Xiaoyao had indeed become furious.

Humans relied on nothing but spells, and without them, they were no better than the most common of demon beasts.

"Die!" The Black Dragon closed the gap in an instant. Its gaping maw descended from the sky, trying to bite Li Xiaoyao as it opened and closed its dragon jaws.

A glint of brilliance flashed in Li Xiaoyao's eyes. As the Black Dragon was still about two meters away, he slowly clenched his fist.

The Black Dragon's enormous body brought a sweeping gale that scattered the hair on Li Xiaoyao's forehead, revealing a handsome and resolute visage.

His sword-like eyebrows and bright eyes were exceptionally clear, and his fair skin set off his handsome appearance even more.

His deep and dark eyes were mysterious and profound, like endless black holes.

One meter!

His fist tightened and burst forth from his waist with mighty force.

There was nothing special about this punch. Initially, the Black Dragon looked down on it, but as the fist drew near, the scales on its body stood on end. A feeling of extreme danger rose from within its heart, causing it to twist its body in a mad frenzy, letting out uneasy roars, trying to escape from this place.

"Trying to flee? Too late!" Li Xiaoyao's eyes hardened, and his fist struck the Black Dragon's right cheek in a flash. A fragment of dragon tooth was smashed off and expelled from its mouth, which Li Xiaoyao swiftly collected into his storage ring.

"Aow~"

The Black Dragon let out a horrific wail. Blood sprayed wildly as Li Xiaoyao turned his punch into a grab, clutching one of its front claws. With a slight exertion of force, he easily lifted its massive body, then hurled it upwards with a heave, turning it into a black dot flying high into the sky.

"Swoosh!"

Li Xiaoyao rocketed up as if taking off, quickly passing the Black Dragon, gave it a cold glance, and then, without hesitation, hammered it with his foot.

"Boom!"

The Black Dragon's body plummeted at high speed, smashing toward the sea surface and causing countless waves to splash.

The people below were stunned. This scene was somewhat hard for everyone to accept.

"That's the Black Dragon, a demon beast with a True Dragon bloodline!"

"Is this guy human or demon beast? To physically compete with the Black Dragon and emerge unscathed, and even beat the hell out of it without it being able to fight back?"

"It's inconceivable!"

At this moment, even the forces of the Ancient Sect were shockingly staring at Li Xiaoyao.

Li Xiaoyao's performance was far too impressive.

After the Black Dragon fell into the sea, there was no movement; it seemed as if it were dead.

But Li Xiaoyao knew it wasn't dead.

His last attack had been carefully controlled. At worst, the Black Dragon would be gravely injured. Given its physical strength, killing it would be quite difficult for Li Xiaoyao.

"Eh?" Li Xiaoyao frowned slightly and stared intently at the seawater where the Black Dragon had fallen. Sensing with his mind, he was surprised to find that the Black Dragon's massive body was being drawn toward the direction of the Secret Realm as if it were pulled by some sort of aura, little by little.

With its consciousness blurred, the Black Dragon couldn't feel that its body was being dragged by an invisible force.