When Fang Yuan stood on the training ground, he had already cleared his mind of the chaotic and cluttered thoughts.
He calmed his mind and sized up the opponent before him.
Tang Xiong.
He was tall and sturdy, his arms as thick as Fang Yuan's thighs. He stood bare-chested and barefoot.
His chest was covered in thick black hair, exuding a fierce and savage aura.
"You little bastard, you're the one who killed my brother? Today, I'll send you to the grave with him!" Tang Xiong glared furiously, his eyes fixed on Fang Yuan as flames of hatred burned within them.
The air around them shimmered from the heat, making it feel like they were under a scorching midday sun in the middle of July.
The ground was scorching hot, a blend of black and red. This was a lava terrain.
This was a medium-sized training ground. Outside, a few dozen people stood scattered around. Most of them were there to watch Tang Xiong get his revenge.
As for Fang Yuan, although he had won two consecutive matches, his skills were not yet renowned, and he had not made a name for himself.
"The Tang brothers have been dependent on each other since childhood. Now that Tang Qing is dead, only Tang Xiong remains."
"Heh, I'm just waiting to see how Tang Xiong butchers this kid."
"Uh, what's this kid's name?"
"I think it's Gu Yue Fang Zheng, some nobody."
"This kid doesn't know his place. He dares to break the rules. He's already killed two people in two matches."
"He must be a demonic path Gu Master who just came from outside…"
"Sigh, young and ignorant. If he had shown some mercy, he wouldn't be in this situation today."
The onlookers murmured amongst themselves, mostly looking down on Fang Yuan.
Wei Yang, disguised, stared intently at the training ground. Tang Xiong also followed the Strength Path. He was at the peak of Rank 2, but could unleash the strength of three bears, and had even fought his way into the Fourth Inner City. For Fang Yuan at this moment, he was no weak opponent.
Dong!
A crisp chime of the bell sounded, and the spar officially began.
Tang Xiong let out a loud roar, spread his legs, and charged straight at Fang Yuan like a wild bull.
The ground of this training ground was made of dark red lava stones. Even Fang Yuan, wearing leather boots, felt his feet burning as he stepped on it.
But Tang Xiong, walking barefoot, didn't seem to mind at all.
Thud! Thud! Thud!
Tang Xiong's large feet slammed into the lava terrain. Every step produced a dull thud, sending pieces of lava stone flying, leaving deep footprints in the ground.
Fang Yuan narrowed his eyes, his gaze as sharp as a blade!
Despite Tang Xiong's ferocious momentum, he was fearless. A hint of a cold smile curled on his lips as he brazenly charged back at Tang Xiong.
"Is he crazy?"
"Going head-to-head with Tang Xiong?"
"If he stalled for time, he might have lived. This is just suicide."
The bystanders saw this and shook their heads.
Fang Yuan was still a youth, his stature less than half of Tang Xiong's. The two rapidly closed in, like a lamb charging at a bull.
Bang!
The two collided heavily, the immense force sending both of them flying back.
Tang Xiong stumbled back six steps, a look of shock spreading across his face. How is this kid so strong?
Fang Yuan, on the other hand, only retreated three steps. The White Light Phantom Armor enveloping his body shook violently.
The result of the clash greatly surprised the onlookers.
Some opened their mouths slightly. Some blinked rapidly, not expecting Fang Yuan, so young, to have such formidable strength.
"My strength is inferior to his? No wonder my brother died at his hands!" Tang Xiong's expression changed. He looked at Fang Yuan seriously for the first time.
Fang Yuan shook his numb arm, his face still cold. The outcome of the collision was not unexpected to him.
He possessed the strength of two boars and a crocodile. Recently, he had been using the Brown Bear Base Strength Gu, which had further increased his power. As for Tang Xiong, he intrinsically only had the strength of two bears.
Bear Bristle Gu!
Tang Xiong suddenly let out a roar. His muscles visibly swelled, his entire body growing a full size larger, temporarily adding the strength of another bear.
Bear Paw Gu!
His palms and soles were enveloped in a yellowish glow. When the light faded, his hands and feet had enlarged more than three times, transforming into thick, massive bear paws.
Whoosh!
He lunged forward, swinging his right paw with force, aiming a vicious strike at Fang Yuan.
Before the bear paw even struck, a fierce wind rushed at Fang Yuan's face, billowing the hem of his clothes backward.
Fang Yuan remained fearless. He clenched his left hand into a fist and struck straight upward.
Fist met paw with a dull thud, evenly matched.
But immediately, Tang Xiong swept his arm and brought his other paw crashing down.
Fang Yuan attacked with his own offense. Slap! Slap! Slap! Fists and paws struck against each other, the wind howling.
Seeing Fang Yuan exchange blows with Tang Xiong without falling behind, the surrounding onlookers all showed expressions of surprise.
"He can actually fight Tang Xiong like this! This kid has some skills!"
"What was his name again?"
"This is a tough one. Tang Xiong is in trouble. The Bear Bristle Gu has a time limit. Once its effect wears off, he'll be at a disadvantage."
But just at that moment!