After bringing out the Immortal Armament, Chu Feng held the ruler-shaped Immortal Armament horizontally across his chest — right at the exact spot Li Anzhi was thrusting toward.
This scene left everyone utterly baffled. Even the older-generation powerhouses couldn't figure out what these two were playing at.
One used an Immortal Armament he couldn't even activate to shield himself, and even if the other landed a hit, it might not necessarily wound his opponent. Their exchange was, frankly, pointless.
Hummm—
But then, golden patterns suddenly surged across Li Anzhi's body. They spread outward from his chest, instantly covering him from head to toe. They shimmered brilliantly, and despite the clothes he wore, every inch of those golden lines was clearly visible.
The radiance was blinding, exuding a tyrannical presence, like a god descending upon the mortal world, radiating an aura of kingship.
"This is bad."
In that instant, the expressions of the Chu Heavenly Clan members — Chu Xuan Zhengfa among them — changed drastically. Chu Xuan Zhengfa was so alarmed that he shot to his feet.
Because the moment those golden patterns appeared, Li Anzhi had actually obtained the power to fight one level above his own.
Li Anzhi, having already activated the Heavenly-grade Thunder Pattern, was at the cultivation of an Eight Profound Heavenly Immortal. With the added power to fight one level above, he could now rival a Nine Profound Heavenly Immortal.
A Li Anzhi like this was something Chu Feng simply could not withstand.
And everything happened far too late. By the time people realized what was going on, it was already over — Li Anzhi's sword had already slammed into Chu Feng's Immortal Armament with full force.
Though the Immortal Armament stood before Chu Feng and prevented the thrust from piercing his body, Chu Feng was still sent flying backward in a sorry state.
When he hit the ground, he tumbled repeatedly, the very picture of wretchedness.
Although Chu Feng hadn't suffered any serious injuries, blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, scratches covered his body, and after rolling across the ground multiple times, he barely managed to steady himself.
He truly looked utterly pathetic at that moment.
"How can this be? How did Li Anzhi suddenly obtain the power to fight one level above?"
The crowd was bewildered, exchanging baffled glances, their eyes filled with questions.
"It's an ancient treasure — the Golden Pattern Inner Armor."
Just as everyone was scratching their heads in confusion, the Starlight Monk spoke up.
"The Golden Pattern Inner Armor?"
Hearing those words, many people's eyes widened with shock.
They had heard of the Golden Pattern Inner Armor. It was indeed a treasure that granted its wearer the power to fight one level above their cultivation. Because of this, the artifact was not only invaluable but had also sparked countless battles before ultimately vanishing without a trace.
No one could have imagined that the Golden Pattern Inner Armor had ended up in Li Anzhi's hands.
Now they finally understood why Li Anzhi had been so confident from the very beginning.
He already possessed monstrous talent and formidable strength, and with a treasure like this on top of it all, Li Anzhi had truly grown powerful to the point of being nearly unbeatable.
"Chu Feng, what was it you said to my clan's Li Yan earlier?"
"Oh, that's right — 'all's fair in war,' wasn't it? Now I, Li Anzhi, am returning those very words to you, unchanged."
Li Anzhi looked at Chu Feng, a faint, mocking smile curling at the corner of his lips.
Mockery — unmistakable mockery. Li Anzhi's words were a clear taunt aimed at Chu Feng.
"Heh…"
But at that moment, Chu Feng slowly rose to his feet, wiped the blood from his mouth, and said to Li Anzhi:
"Li Anzhi, stand right where you are and watch how I defeat you."
Chu Feng gripped the Immortal Armament and pointed it at Li Anzhi as he spoke.
"What? You say you're going to defeat me?"
"Chu Feng, have you still not grasped the situation?"
"Beat me? On what basis?"
After hearing Chu Feng's words, the mocking smile on Li Anzhi's face only grew wider.
Swoosh—
But Chu Feng acted as though he hadn't heard a single word Li Anzhi said. He stepped forward, launched himself into the air, and shot toward Li Anzhi with the ruler-shaped Immortal Armament firmly in hand.
Seeing this, Li Anzhi simply shook his head.
In his eyes, Chu Feng was merely refusing to accept reality. But what good was that? With the Golden Pattern Inner Armor, his combat power already surpassed Chu Feng's by a full level. Even if Chu Feng charged at him, it would be nothing but an egg hurled against a rock.
In truth, everyone present was equally perplexed. Chu Feng was charging into battle with an Immortal Armament he couldn't even activate — what possible use was that?
Yet while most looked on in confusion, a select few watched with eyes full of anticipation.
Among them were the Clan Master of the Chu Heavenly Clan, the unfathomably deep Starlight Monk, and the old woman who had some connection to Chu Feng's grandfather.
Their gazes were different from the rest. While others wore looks of worry and bewilderment, theirs burned with eager expectation — anticipation for whatever Chu Feng was about to do next.