Lu Ke

"Lu Ke what do you want?" Qin Fenfei look at the man who came towards them with threatening eyes. In those eyes there was also annoyance.

"Senior Lu." The inner court disciples greeted respectfully.

'Lu?' This surname sound familiar to Jian Zheng. A bad sensation overcome him as he move behind Qin Fenfei.

Lu Ke nodded at the disciples while he ignored Qin Fenfei and stare at Jian Zheng, "Are you the new disciple who managed to get on the top 10 right after he entered the sect, Jian Zheng?" Le Ke asked as he approach Jian Zheng, still ignoring Qin Fenfei.

"That's me." Jian Zheng nodded as he put his hand on the hilt of his sword. His hands were currently trembling as Lu Ke gave him a dangerous feeling, this feeling made him think he could die without him knowing how.

"Then you must be the one who killed my little brother, Lu Jiang." Lu Ke face fell and a murderous aura envelop the surroundings, shocking the Asura Cloud Sect disciples.

"This brat actually killed Senior Lu little brother!"

"Courting death!"

"To think he dare to offend Senior Lu."

"Sigh, a genius is about to die because of his arrogance."

The Inner Court disciples friendly appearance change as they stare daggers at Jian Zheng.

"Lu Jiang? You must be mistaken, I don't know any such person." Jian Zheng calmly said as he look into Lu Ke eyes filled with murder.

Lu Ke eyes narrowed as he stare at the calm Jian Zheng. His calmness made Lu Ke feel like something wasn't right, "Doesn't matter if you killed him or not, your identity cannot be confirmed as we have never meet you before and I am positive that you may be a spy." Hearing this Jian Zheng was stunned, 'This guy is too ruthless!' He never would have thought that Lu Ke would make up such false accusation against him.

"As the disciple of the current Sect Master I sentence you to death!" Lu Ke hand move, trying to grab Jian Zheng by the neck.

Seeing this Jian Zheng reacted, scarlet light appear on his feet as he move away from the hand. The hand halted for a second, but continue forward, "Asura Palm 8." Lu Ke clench his fist and the world around them froze, everyone near the palm hacked up blood as their body wasn't built to endure such power even though they are at the Body Transformation Realm.

The Inner Court disciples looked on with fear, they never would have thought Lu Ke would use such powerful attack against someone whose only at the Huotian stage. Such an attack could literally destroy anyone at the Peng stages.

The palm continue to move towards Jian Zheng as nothing could stop it. The ground beneath their feet was destroyed, gaining the attention of others.

Seeing the fast approaching palm, Jian Zheng eyes were calm. He unsheathed his sword and raised it high.

Vanishing Cloud!

Clouds condense on his sword then evaporate as an intense heat spread around the blade. A sharpness appear in his eyes as he use the sharp intent only to meet the palm.

The sword and palm came in contact and an explosion occur bringing forth massive heatwaves along with black and white colors that blast the ground, creating a small crater in the earth.

The attack gathered a few experts along with some elders from different sects as they stare from a distant mountain range.

"Interesting." Among those elders a man eyes flash as he look at Jian Zheng as if he was looking at pure gold.

The smoke that was gathering from the attack began to disappear, but just when it was about to, they started forming clouds that was then turned into mist. This is the Endless Mist Strike. It can turn clouds into mist that is absorbed by his sword to release a strong attack. The more mist, the more damage the attack can do.

Anyone who came in contact with the mist coughed up purple-black blood. If they weren't quick enough to expel this mist out of their body then they would have died a horrible death.

"What is happening here!" A disciple of Yellow Cloud Sect shouted, as he almost lost his life because of the mist.

"Lu Ke is fighting some junior." Someone who was observed Lu Ke attack Jian Zheng said, "From what I heard this person killed his little brother and now he's out for revenge."

The person explanation caused an uproar. Who didn't know Lu Ke? He was someone in the top 5 of the Strongest Youth's in not only the Cloud Empire, but in all border lands.

Two years ago Lu Ke defeated four youths who were on the top ten with a single palm. The Asura Palm, "Back then it was only at the 6th level, yet two years later he released a Asura Palm at the 8th level? What kind of monstrous talent does this guy have!" The Yellow Cloud Sect disciple couldn't help but exclaim. His name is Sheng Si and he was able to witness how unrivalled Lu Ke was two years ago.

He held great admiration for him, in fact you could say he worship him. For someone to be fighting Lu Ke he felt that this person was very hateful, especially since he killed his little brother.

Jian Zheng who was in the middle of the mist stare at Lu Ke in shock. His mist was not able to affect him and this made him cautious, "Endless Mist Strike!" With a shout, the mist went inside his sword as a power that was not to be underestimated gather together.

Jian Zheng slash his sword at Lu Ke as an arch like light flash towards Lu Ke. The strike caused all living thing to die and even the air was filled with a polluted scent.

The strike landed on Lu Ke chest as the ground beneath his feet shatter. Everyone who witness this scene breathe in cold air. That attack from Jian Zheng left them bewildered, they could tell that he was not even at the Body Transformation realm so how could he release an attack that could threaten one?

They were also stunned for they could tell that Jian Zheng was extremely young, this made the elders of the other sects fearful. If such a genius were to grow then there might only be one sect remaining in the Cloud Empire, the Asura Cloud Sect.

The elder who looked at Jian Zheng with interest also thought of this. He was naturally from the Asura Cloud Sect and his position was very high which was brought to him after the death of the old Sect Master.

Shan Liang was also there and he looked at Jian Zheng with a strange look. All this time he thought Jian Zheng was at a higher stage than him. Who would have thought the person who he thought could easily defeat him was actually at the Huotian tenth stage.

"Is this what gave you the confidence to go against my Lu Family? How disappointing." As everyone was shocked by Jian Zheng a voice entered everyone ears.

Lu Ke walked out of the shattered ground unscathed, not even his robes were touch. This caused an even greater uproar, "S-Se-Seventh Stage! He actually managed to reach the Shou Stage!" Sheng Si cried out.

Even the elders were shocked. One must know that Lu Ke is only 30 years old. Most of the elders here aren't even at the seventh stage.

The elders above the seventh stage though grew apprehensive, 'Lu Ke is an even greater threat than Jian Zheng.' All the elders had the same thought in mind and their eyes flash with hidden killing intent.

"Someone actually manage to reach the Shou Stage before the age of fifty in this barren land?!" Scarlett was surprised by this as she believed all youths in this place were only able to reach the third stage.

The reason for her surprise was because she didn't believe anyone who actually manage to reach the Jiao Stage would stay here. After all the opportunities to become stronger were limited in this place.

"I can't do anything to him unless I become a Earth stage weapon, Jian Zheng it's best if you start becoming serious!" Scarlett told Jian Zheng, she was truly surprised and frightening by Lu Ke.

The elder from the Asura Cloud Sect shook his head. Lu Ke was too arrogant and love attention. He didn't care less about his younger brother, instead he wanted to use Jian Zheng as an example while also showing everyone how much he improve during these two years.

You could say he was smart, but at the same time he was dumb. By releasing all his trump cards the others on the top 5 of the Strongest Youth's would become aware of his improvements.

What's worse is that those on the top 5 could have also improved greatly in these 2 years, "It seems like we won't be able to secure first place this time." The elder eyes flash with disappointment. He was displeased with Lu Ke attitude. The elder then looked at Jian Zheng and his eyes brighten. "With this boys potential we can create a secret weapon. Although the chances of success is low its better than depending on Lu Ke." The elder came up with a plan right off the bat, "Now all I need to do is make sure Lu Ke doesn't kill that boy."

"Die! Asura Palm 8!" At this moment a even stronger palm was released, catching Jian Zheng off guard along with the elder who yelled Lu Ke to stop.

The Asura Cloud Sect elder tried to rush to Jian Zheng rescue, but it was already too late. The palm was already in front of Jian Zheng.

Jian Zheng eyes were still calm. It was as if everything was in his control. He release his sword aura at the Huotian astute stage. His sword aura was equivalent to the eclipsing stage which meant the peak of the Huotian stage.

The Phoenix Tears in his dantian came alive as they appear on his sword bringing forth unlimited power.

His heavy intent mix in with his sharp intent. At one side was a world filled with sharp blades while on the other side was a world filled with heavy pressure.

"I may not be an Earth stage weapon, but that doesn't mean I don't have the means to improve my strength!" Scarlett yelled in his mind as runes all around the blade lit up, the character sì also appear on it.

White light cover his blade as he use Empowered Cloud.

Lastly, scarlet light cover his hands and then envelop his sword, mixing in with the white light. Only Lu Ke saw this and a bad sensation overcame him as he sense death approaching. He wanted to move away, but his body was unwilling to, "Tsk! You want to scare me? Dream on!" He continued as his palm continue forward.The True Dao came alive as the mortal dao revolve around it with reverence and fear.

Jian Zheng was using all his power at this moment and his face became pale as he cough up blood onto his sword. His current strength couldn't handle all this power and he felt like he would faint at any moment.

It wasn't the first time he used all of his power, but ever since he grasp the true meaning of the true dao his power saw a large increase and even his intents seem to have broke through to become something he was unfamiliar with.His vision became dim and his body felt weak as he said, "Fuck you! Lu Jiang died from the lost of blood, but this time I'll make sure I kill you to the point you don't have a corpse left intact!" Jian Zheng roared as his attack once again met with Lu Ke own. This is his third attack and he hope it would make him victorious.

Soft Cloud Quivers!

The scarlet-white light met the palm but instead of dissipating as it usually did, it instead went right through the palm. The palm continue forward and landed on Jian Zheng body. Breaking through his intents that was his only means of defense. He cough up blood and was sent flying faraway, his entire body was a mess and he was struggling to keep his eyes open.

If it wasn't for his intents that absorb majority of the attack his body would have disappear without a trace.

Lu Ke didn't have it any better, as the bones in his arm that he used to unleash the Asura Palm were shattered. Whats worse is that it would take at least an year before his arm would heal.

The Body Transformation Realm doesn't heal bones, but only make a person body sturdier and stronger, making it able to defend against strong attacks.

Lu Ke was quite lucky that he was a body cultivator for if he wasn't then his entire arm would have been gone from his body.

"What did you do!" Lu Ke stare at his arm that had no bones. He couldn't feel it at all and it wiggle like a long sleeve shirt with no hand inside it.

He shouted loudly for everyone to hear. They all stare at Lu Ke hand that was wiggling back and forth. They were filled with shock, disbelief and excitement.

After what Lu Ke did two years ago no one believe there would be someone who could threaten his position as the top fifth person on the Strongest Youth's list in the younger generation.

Yet today someone managed to do exactly that. The elders of the other sects were happy with the results. As they thought of this they stare at Jian Zheng who was in a sorry state.

The more they stare at the two the happier they became. Not only will these two not be able to take away anything from the Ancient Tomb, but they were also basically half crippled.

Lu Ke arm was unusable and Jian Zheng current state was that of an half dead person.

The two no longer pose a threat to these sect elders as by the time they recover, their sect elite disciples would have already surpass them.

"This..." The Asura Cloud Sect inner disciples stare at the scene shocked. They didn't know what to do at this moment and wasn't sure if they would be able to take anything from the Ancient Tomb, after all there were also other elites here and only Lu Ke could go up against them.

"You bastard..." Lu Ke stare at Jian Zheng with insanity in his eyes. Jian Zheng seeing those eyes looked at him with fear, it was as if he was staring into the eyes of an mad dog.

"You dare go against me! Go to hell!!!" Lu Ke roared as he used his other arm to unleash a even stronger Asura Palm 8. His plan to show off failed and he was infuriated and filled with anger, his arm was even unusable. No one could understand how he felt at this moment.

The attack spread every where and the disciples and some weak elders nearby hacked up blood, even after his arm was cripple Lu Ke was still strong and had the power to defeat everyone here.

Jian Zheng slowly got up, the palm wasn't like any of Lu Ke previous ones as it was actually created with a large amount of spiritual energy. It wasn't a palm attack, but instead it was a ball of spiritual energy with black and white light sent towards him.

The reason Lu Ke did this was because he was afraid that Jian Zheng may have some strength left in him.

Jian Zheng rose to his feet and stare at the ball of light, he was suddenly reminded of the sun attack that came into his memories and a fury he never felt before took him over. He breathe in and his eyes flash with lightning and a pain he never felt before came from his dantian.

Conquer the Earth!