Rebirth of Nezha in the Investiture of the Gods

After taking a spirit pill, Li Mingzhu sat down cross-legged to start recovering. Although his injuries were severe, with the Nine Revolution Profound Skill's abnormal recovery abilities and the spirit pill, he was actually recovering rather quickly.

Meanwhile, when Yang Jian approached Yang Chan, she timidly retreated backward. Although she often said she wanted to confront Yang Jian, in reality, she was still afraid of him to some extent.

Especially in the current situation, with Li Mingzhu and Yang Jian standing on opposing sides, Yang Chan didn't know how to face it all.

"Don't move!"

Yang Chan was trying to step back further but was directly stopped by Yang Jian's stern tone.

Yang Jian stepped forward, gently wiping off the bloodstains on Yang Chan's hair. No matter how fierce and invincible he was outside, in front of his younger sister, he was always a gentle older brother.

This was beyond doubt, whether in the modern world or in the Primordial World.

Even though Li Mingzhu was meditating to recover, his Divine Sense had never left the outside world. Seeing Yang Jian's actions, he felt somewhat moved.

But beyond the emotion, there was also an overwhelming urge to give Yang Jian a good beating.

"What are you doing, you three-eyed freak? Come fight me!"

Li Mingzhu, unable to ignore his unease any longer, let out a loud shout, even though his recovery was incomplete.

He stood up, grabbed his Fire-tipped Spear, and without much talk, leaped into the high skies, charging directly at Yang Jian!

Compared to his prior confrontations with Anan, Kasyapa, and Yun Zhongzi, Li Mingzhu was now far more ferocious. The flames on his Fire-tipped Spear burned even more intensely.

"Courting death! I gave you time to recover, and this is how you repay me? Don't blame me for what happens next!"

Yang Jian wasn't about to back down either. Shaking the silver treasure armor on his body, he grabbed his Three-pointed Two-edged Blade and flew toward him.

"In the future, stay away from this guy!"

Yang Chan wanted to respond, but Yang Jian left her with this line before heading off, leaving Yang Chan glaring at him in anger.

"Boom!"

The Fire-tipped Spear and the Three-pointed Two-edged Blade collided mid-air, causing sparks to fly as both combatants were sent flying backward.

The clash of pure force and magical treasure ended in a draw during the first exchange.

"Good! Let's see if you can handle this move!"

"Dragon Crossing the River!"

True rivals bring out the best in each other. Seeing Li Mingzhu's impressive strength, Yang Jian's battle intent surged to its peak. With a flick of his wrist, the Three-pointed Two-edged Blade transformed into a hundred-zhang-long flood dragon, charging ferociously at Li Mingzhu!

"Mountain Opening!"

Li Mingzhu had no intention of holding back. The first form of the Ghost Car Dominator Spear, with the Fire-tipped Spear exuding overwhelming might, smashed down toward the flood dragon!

"Even a true dragon should bow before me, let alone a mere flood dragon!"

The Fire-tipped Spear descended with unmatched force, but the flood dragon showed no weakness, surging forth from the raging waters with unstoppable momentum.

The flood dragon seemed almost alive, opening its jaws in an attempt to bite the Fire-tipped Spear in half.

"Trying to bite my spear, are you? Watch as I snap your dog head clean off!"

Li Mingzhu sneered coldly, the dominance of his Fire-tipped Spear growing even stronger.

The flood dragon's body shattered and reverted into the Three-pointed Two-edged Blade, which returned to Yang Jian's hand. Li Mingzhu's Fire-tipped Spear was also shaken, leaving the battle at another stalemate.

"Again!"

Yang Jian roared, launching himself forward with his blade, striking at Li Mingzhu's shoulder like a venomous snake.

Though called a "blade," the Three-pointed Two-edged Blade was more akin to a polearm, with an even greater killing power than a spear.

Li Mingzhu's reaction was swift as lightning. His Fire-tipped Spear immediately intercepted the attack.

Close combat was Li Mingzhu's forte, and he certainly wasn't intimidated by Yang Jian. After all, he had mastered the Domineering One Volume from the Demon Emperor's inheritance, which contained not only battle techniques but also strategies for utilizing physical strength.

Though the Witch Clan were undeniably the ancestral masters of such skills, the Donghuang was no slouch either, leaving behind a supreme legacy.

The two exchanged blow after blow, appearing only as blurred shadows in the sky, making it nearly impossible to see them clearly.

The clanging of colliding weapons echoed continually, signaling their relentless duel, with neither yet gaining the upper hand.

"Let's see how you handle my transformation!"

Growing impatient with the prolonged battle, Yang Jian finally activated the 72 Transformations within the Nine Revolution Profound Skill.

The 72 Transformations were no minor art and possessed limitless potential in combat.

Yang Jian transformed into a massive bow, with his Three-pointed Two-edged Blade becoming an arrow, shooting toward Li Mingzhu even without being drawn by anyone.

"You think I fear you?"

Li Mingzhu stowed away his Fire-tipped Spear and morphed into an indestructible Vajra Iron Wall, making it impossible for the arrow to penetrate, no matter how sharp.

"Bang!"

Li Mingzhu's Vajra Iron Wall form blocked the arrow, and both reverted to their original forms again. Yang Jian, wordlessly, transformed into a Flying Eagle aiming to claw and devour Li Mingzhu.

Li Mingzhu casually patted his leg, where Yang Jian's arrow had struck earlier, instantly morphing into a shield covered with razor-sharp edges. Go ahead, try to grab me!

Seeing Li Mingzhu's new form, Yang Jian hastily stopped, unwilling to take the risk.

Returning to his human form, Yang Jian's expression darkened. He hadn't expected Li Mingzhu to master the 72 Transformations of the Nine Revolution Profound Skill to such a level.

"Swift!"

Whether it was ranged attacks, close combat, or transformation techniques, Yang Jian had failed to gain the upper hand, and he found this unacceptable.

So, he lifted his trump card. His third Heavenly Eye opened, unleashing a destructive black beam straight at Li Mingzhu.

Li Mingzhu could feel the overwhelming power of the beam and didn't dare confront it head-on. He quickly retrieved the Treasure Lotus Lamp, whose seven-colored radiance shielded him from the attack.

Indeed, Yang Jian's Innate Divine Ability was extraordinary. Not only did he possess excellent natural talent, but his God-given abilities were also terrifyingly powerful, earning him the favor of Yuanshi Tianzun.

Yuanshi Tianzun had not only bestowed treasures to strengthen Yang Jian's Heavenly Eye but also gifted him the Protecting Sect Divine Skill, showing the high regard he held for him.

"Damn it!"

Seeing Li Mingzhu use the Treasure Lotus Lamp infuriated Yang Jian. This was his sister's Spiritual Treasure, now used against him, making him furious.

"Brat, return the Treasure Lotus Lamp to my sister immediately! And stop pestering my sister in the future, or you'll regret it!"

Li Mingzhu remained unbothered, casually relying on the Treasure Lotus Lamp. Under its protection, Yang Jian couldn't do much to him, as he wasn't at Yun Zhongzi's level of power.

Although Yang Jian had cultivated the Nine Revolution Profound Skill to the peak of Fifth Revolution, his Primordial Spirit Cultivation was merely at the Golden Immortal level, not significantly stronger than Li Mingzhu's Taiyi Profound Immortal level.

In truth, both fighters had held back in this battle. Li Mingzhu hadn't used the later three forms of the Ghost Car Spear Technique, and Yang Jian likewise had several killing techniques left unused.

The reason was simple for both: Yang Chan.

"Nether River, you dare!"

At this moment, Yu Ding suddenly shouted, and a Flying Sword shot out, heading deep into Qingqiu.

An explosion erupted from the depths of Qingqiu moments later. At its epicenter, the unmistakable blend of Jade Tripod Sword Intent and a surge of red, bloody Qi could be seen!

The Nether River's Blood God Clone had taken advantage of the fight to sneak off and steal creation. Had Yu Ding, an Innate Jade Stone's Transformation who was naturally sensitive to the Nether River Blood Sea's corrupt aura, not noticed, it might have gone undetected.

"After him! The Nether River's Blood God Child Clone has nearly reached the Demon Treasure!"

Yu Ding opened his eyes and shouted urgently. Li Mingzhu could no longer hold back the others and immediately flew toward Qingqiu's depths.

The others followed suit. To them, the Demon Treasure was already in their grasp—how could they let the Nether River take it?

Besides, it was just a Blood God Child Clone, not the true Nether River. What was there to fear?

Even Anan, Kasyapa, and many observing Loose Cultivators, who still hadn't left, all rushed after it.

The saying "shamelessness leads to invincibility under the heavens" likely referred to moments like this.