Chapter 485 - 135: Battle Before the Palace Gates, Spiritual Artifact Shatters (Part 3)

There was not a hint of change on his face, only an unwavering gaze looking over, seemingly waiting for Yun Hu and Guan Bao to make their move.

He couldn’t help but grumble inwardly.

Being defeated by one Innate, and being defeated by two Innates joining forces, the situations are definitely different.

It shouldn’t be that embarrassing, right?

Hmm! It’s still quite embarrassing!

There’s no choice, for the plan, and to avenge Miss Liu, Qu Zheng maintained his profound demeanor.

Meanwhile, Yun Hu and Guan Bao, seeing that Qu Zheng had no intention of refuting, were somewhat relieved for a moment, and after exchanging a look, they nodded simultaneously.

"Let’s do it!"

Yun Hu was the first to say, then swiftly moved towards Qu Zheng.

In his hand.

Was the inferior Spiritual Artifact, the iron rod, obtained from Wei Hongfang.

"Second brother, I’ll go first!"

Seeing his second brother make a move, Guan Bao was also eager to act.

He charged straight at Qu Zheng, seeing Qu Zheng raise his hand, looking ready to fight.

Guan Bao crossed his arms, using the Spiritual Artifact bracers to directly block Qu Zheng’s Inner Strength, while Yun Hu’s figure leaped out from behind Guan Bao, soaring into the air.

The iron rod in his hand, struck straight towards Qu Zheng’s direction.

"Clang!"

A resounding buzzing noise rang in everyone’s ears.

Qu Zheng, protected by a surge of Protective True Qi around his body, firmly blocked Yun Hu’s rod.

But a wave of energy still spread out around.

Several spectators standing close were pushed back several steps by the wave.

"Not bad strength!"

Though he had to deliberately lose, the power of Yun Hu’s rod truly surprised Qu Zheng.

This strength had already surpassed an Innate Perfection Martial Artist.

About to break through?

Though not completely broken through, Yun Hu’s power already approached that of a Grandmaster.

Is this cultivation technique really so impressive? If it weren’t for its great side effects, Qu Zheng would have asked Ye Liuyun if he could practice it too.

"Forgive me, senior!"

After the one strike.

Yun Hu’s confidence was bursting; he felt as if he might actually win.

What method is best for gaining status and fame?

Of course, it’s by stepping over other famous figures.

This Qu Zheng in front of him, though not well-known in the martial world, and never heard of before, he was a Grandmaster.

If they, as Innates, defeated a Grandmaster.

Once this news spread, who in the world wouldn’t know of these brothers?

The most crucial part is.

If Yan Fuhai also heard of such news, would riches and glory still be far?

Thinking of this.

Yun Hu’s gaze became excited.

"Take another strike!"

With the first strike unsuccessful, Yun Hu immediately maneuvered agilely, striking rod after rod towards Qu Zheng.

"Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!"

The buzzing grew deafening.

Waves of energy continuously spread out around.

The iron rod in Yun Hu’s hand, as a Spiritual Artifact, had the primary feature of increasing the wielder’s strength with each swing.

Simply put.

The force exerted by each subsequent swing of the iron rod would forever exceed the previous one.

Though it had a limit.

This ability was already quite good among inferior Spiritual Artifacts.

From the beginning of firmly defending.

To now, Qu Zheng’s Protective True Qi had become somewhat unstable, even his footing shifted back slightly.

"Hiss!"

"No way!"

"Are these brothers really that strong?"

"That is a Grandmaster!"

"..."

Though slight, many spectators noticed.

In an instant, many gasps came one after another.

They initially thought it would be a very simple battle, after all, that was a Grandmaster.

But from the current situation.

It seemed these brothers indeed had a chance to win, does this seem right?

"Second brother! Let me try!"

Guan Bao also noticed this scene, his expression excited.

This was a chance to defeat a Grandmaster.

Guan Bao didn’t want to remain a spectator; for such an event, not showing presence would be more than a loss.

Yun Hu naturally understood Guan Bao’s intention.

However, he didn’t plan to refuse, as now they were in the same boat, rising together and falling together.

Guan Bao gaining benefits from this was also quite good for him.

"Alright!"

So Yun Hu directly agreed.

While giving up his position, he continued to strike his iron rod towards Qu Zheng.

Seeing this opportunity.

Guan Bao naturally didn’t linger.

He directly used his bracers as a form of attack, swinging his arms towards Qu Zheng.

"Bang! Bang! Bang!"

Qu Zheng’s attack methods.

All were blocked by Guan Bao with Spiritual Qi, while also defending against Yun Hu’s continuous attacks from the side.

The two brothers coordinated in offense and defense with remarkable harmony.

Seems to have strategized in advance to counter formidable enemies like Qu Zheng.

Qu Zheng’s expression grew increasingly grim.

He looked as if though a Grandmaster, he couldn’t quickly take down weaker Innates, and seemed somewhat exasperated.

They battled for over a hundred rounds.