Chen Tian watched as the road before him continuously healed. Chen Tai impatiently said, "It seems a thorough cleansing is needed."
He then crossed his arms, spun his body, and a nine-colored vortex began to form. However, this time, the vortex did not move forward, it merely rotated in place.
Not long after, Chen Tian stopped spinning. The nine-colored light around him dissipated, and his figure slowly moved towards the mountain. At the foot of the mountain, Chen Tian’s figure gradually arrived.
Suddenly, nine-colored light erupted from behind him, instantly transforming all the surrounding fiery evil creatures into countless black wisps that drifted towards the sky. Chen Tian then continued his ascent up the mountain without looking back.
This move was a skill Chen Tian had comprehended. It utilized his wind elemental power to spread the nine-colored light. The light moved with the wind, and Chen Tian’s spinning was for no other purpose than to make the gale travel farther and wider.
Walking on the mountain, Chen Tian observed the surroundings. Perhaps due to the influence of evil spiritual energy, the entire mountain had turned black and red. Chen Tian proceeded cautiously, observing his surroundings.
Suddenly, a figure appeared before Chen Tian. Chen Tian waved his hand, and an explosion ensued, shattering the figure into pieces. Chen Tian then continued his advance.
As Chen Tian walked further up the mountain, a figure suddenly appeared before him, blocking his path.
Chen Tian spoke, "An evil general's clone?"
He then slowly approached the figure, which was enveloped in black and red energy. The figure’s body was similar to a human's, but black claws were exposed. It then spoke, "I didn't expect it to be you. But you haven't fully awakened yet, so it's a good opportunity to eliminate you."
"Do you think you, a mere clone, are worthy?"
Chen Tian scoffed. The evil general's clone smirked and remained silent before instantly appearing before Chen Tian, its claws lunging towards him.
Chen Tian reacted instantly, his fists swinging out. A collision of fearsome power erupted, causing the surrounding mountain ground and trees to shake and collapse. A wave of energy swept through the area, turning it into an open space. Chen Tian staggered back a few steps.
The evil general's clone spoke, "With your current strength, this clone is more than enough to kill you."
"Try me!"
Chen Tian stepped forward. It was an evil general's clone, but Chen Tian was relieved. If it was a clone, it meant the seal hadn't been broken, only a crack had appeared, which was why the other side had dispatched a clone.
As long as it wasn't the actual evil general, Chen Tian wouldn't lose. Moreover, Chen Tian was aware of his own strength, otherwise, he wouldn't have dared to come.
They then transformed into streaks of light and collided in the sky. Two beams of light met, and both were forced back.
Chen Tian instantly used his teleportation skill, appearing directly behind the evil general's clone. His fists, imbued with nine-colored light, swung out. The evil general's clone reacted in time, turning and unleashing its claws. It then grabbed Chen Tian's fists.
With a forceful throw, Chen Tian was flung through the air. Simultaneously, the evil general's clone leaped upwards, heading towards Chen Tian with its claws aimed at his body.
Chen Tian had anticipated this move. He stood his ground, and the evil general's attack passed right through his figure. Chen Tian retaliated, swinging his fist while the evil general's clone was momentarily stunned.
With a loud "peng," the evil general's clone was sent flying. Chen Tian calmly said, "Does it feel easy to kill me now?"
After all, Chen Tian had recovered 2% of his strength, and the abilities he had merged from "Shu Zi" and others were still with him. Dealing with an evil general's clone, while not effortless, required no great strain.
The evil general's clone gazed at Chen Tian, its killing intent intensifying. Chen Tian's strength had surpassed what it was years ago. It had to kill him now while he hadn't fully recovered, to prevent future trouble.
Black and red energy erupted from its body, coiling around it like a fearsome aura. Chen Tian knew the evil general was about to unleash its full power. Nine-colored light emanated from his body, and nine-colored scales covered him.
They looked at each other and then simultaneously stepped forward, colliding with an explosion that spread outward.
At the center of the explosion, Chen Tian’s fists attacked and his arms defended. The evil general's clone's claws continuously lunged at Chen Tian, appearing even sharper and more terrifying.
Chen Tian dared not meet the blows head-on. They clashed, and with a "peng," Chen Tian was sent flying back. This exchange was a loss for him.
But Chen Tian did not give up. Nine-colored light converged on his body, forming a long sword. Facing the advancing claws of the evil general's clone, he swung the sword. With a "whoosh," sword energy shot out, a nine-colored beam directly at the evil general's clone's face. Seeing this, the clone dodged decisively, missing its target. But had it truly missed? No, the nine-colored blade, which had been evaded, suddenly spun back with a curve.
It struck the evil general's clone from behind. Black and red energy erupted from the clone's back and drifted into the sky. As a clone, it was merely an energy body. A clone composed of evil spiritual energy felt no pain.
However, after being struck by Chen Tian's attack, its aura weakened slightly. But the black and red energy in the sky continuously flowed into the wound on its back, and its aura and injuries began to recover.
The evil general's clone said, "Give up! Here, I am immortal. The surroundings are filled with evil spiritual energy, and I am just an energy body. As long as the evil spiritual energy doesn't dissipate, I will not die. I can outlast you."
Chen Tian replied, "Yes! I can outlast you too! That's what I was thinking, actually."
With that, he decisively swung the nine-colored long sword in his hand. The evil general's clone, seeing this, dared not confront it head-on. It clasped its claws, and instantly, a spear formed of evil spiritual energy appeared in its hand. It then wielded the spear. The spear and the sword, both in energy form, collided, and an offensive-defensive battle began.
Chen Tian's sword attacked relentlessly, each swing aimed at vital parts of the evil general's clone's body. But the clone was not to be outdone, its spear deflecting each blow. It dared not let the sword strike its body, as the nine-colored light was its bane.
Chen Tian’s sword struck out directly. The evil general's clone blocked with its spear. Chen Tian then made a circular motion with his arm, which drew the evil general's clone's spear along, and then flung it aside. A swift waist-high slash followed.
Instantly, a nine-colored sword mark appeared on the evil general's clone's waist. The warrior clone looked at its waist. Then, the surrounding evil spiritual energy flowed into the sword mark, slowly repairing it. However, the speed of repair was slower than before.
Chen Tian observed that the surrounding evil spiritual energy was diminishing and said, "Let's see how many more times you can repair yourself. In terms of consumption, I can outlast you."
Since Chen Tian's core had integrated 2% of its power, in the Divine Realm, Chen Tian lacked nothing in terms of energy. Coupled with the abilities and energy generated from previous integrations, Chen Tian was not lacking in energy at all.
To try and outlast Chen Tian was suicidal. Chen Tian then stepped forward. The evil general's clone, seeing this, hurriedly maneuvered to avoid direct confrontation with Chen Tian.
Its injuries continued to heal, and it seemed to be stalling for time. Chen Tian saw through its ploy and said, "Then let me see your trump card!"
Chen Tian followed the evil general's clone to the mountaintop, where a massive temple appeared, shrouded in black and red energy. Eerie wisps of aura drifted towards the ground.
Chen Tian flew into the sky and exclaimed in anger, "You actually used human blood and resentment to create seeds of resentment. Damnable!"
"Hmph! So what? The seeds of resentment are about to mature. It would have been fine if you hadn't chased me, but now you must die. There's no chance of escape."
The evil general's clone appeared confident. It then stood on the ground, and the sword mark on its waist immediately healed. Even more terrifying energy emanated from its body.