Shrek City, Spirit Pagoda headquarters, Heavenly Spirit Pagoda.
Fang Yang, accompanied by Gu Yuena and the eighteen War Gods of the Battle God Hall, stood suspended in the air. A murderous aura enveloped the entire sky.
"The Qiangu Family of the Spirit Pagoda, colluding with the Holy Spirit Cult, stealing Federation top-secret weapons, destroying Shrek Academy and the Tang Sect, causing devastation and loss of life."
Fang Yang's voice spread in all directions, each word carrying unquestionable authority.
His gaze was sharp as a torch, staring directly at the Heavenly Spirit Pagoda.
"Today, I represent the Sun-Moon Federation in passing judgment upon the Qiangu Family of the Spirit Pagoda."
In the next moment, the eighteen War Gods of the Battle God Hall simultaneously released powerful auras.
Vast soul power fluctuations intertwined in the air, forming a suffocating pressure.
The defensive barrier of the entire Heavenly Spirit Pagoda rippled under this pressure, as if it might shatter at any moment.
Gu Yuena stood quietly at Fang Yang's side, her silver hair gently swaying in the wind.
At the top level of the Heavenly Spirit Pagoda, Qiangu Dieting gazed calmly at the figures in the sky.
Behind him, Qiangu Zhangting clenched his fists tightly, his knuckles white from the force, his eyes full of unwillingness and anger.
"Great-grandfather, they..." Qiangu Zhangting's voice trembled.
"Proceed according to plan."
Qiangu Dieting interrupted him, his voice low, "Remember, you are the last hope of the Qiangu Family."
Just then, a sinister black fog suddenly surged from the distant horizon. A dense evil aura assaulted their faces, and even the sky dimmed because of it.
Within the black fog, countless figures could be vaguely seen flickering in and out of sight. The auras of the few leading figures were especially powerful, causing heart palpitations.
The Holy Spirit Cult's reinforcements had arrived.
A meaningful smile appeared on Fang Yang's face: "The good show begins."
The black fog gradually dissipated, revealing the figures within.
The Demon Empress, clad in black robes, stood proudly in the void, emanating a suffocating pressure.
Behind her, Leng Yulai, Underworld Emperor Halosa, and Na Nali stood in a row, each emitting heart-palpitating evil auras.
Behind them, the evil soul master army stood in formation, creating a powerful battle array.
"Audacious!"
An aged yet majestic voice came from within the Heavenly Spirit Pagoda.
A dignified old man strode out, followed by Qiangu Dongfeng, Qiangu Qingfeng, and other Qiangu Family powerhouses.
The old man's hair and beard were all white, his eyes sharp, and a powerful aura emanated from his body.
This was precisely Qiangu Dongfeng's father, patriarch of the Qiangu Family, former Spirit Pagoda Tower Master of the previous generation, Sky-Battling Douluo Qiangu Dieting.
"Fang Yang, you mere junior, dare to act wildly at my Spirit Pagoda!"
Qiangu Dieting's voice was like a great bell, not inferior in the slightest to Fang Yang's previous momentum, "My Qiangu Family has controlled the Spirit Pagoda for hundreds of years, contributing so much to the continent's soul masters. How can you slander us so casually!"
Fang Yang sneered coldly: "Contributions? Do you mean colluding with evil soul masters, or destroying Shrek and the Tang Sect?"
"Qiangu Dieting, at this point, you still want to argue?"
"You..."
Qiangu Dieting's eyes were bloodshot, his breathing heavy as an ox.
"With both the criminal and evidence in hand, what else do you have to say?" Fang Yang spoke indifferently.
Qiangu Dieting's expression remained unchanged, his gaze sweeping across the Demon Empress and others in the distance, "Since matters have come to this, no more words are needed! My Qiangu Family will accompany you to the end!"
Countless rays of light suddenly illuminated the surroundings of the Spirit Pagoda, and powerful auras rose from within the tower.
Clearly, the Qiangu Family had long been prepared for battle.
The Demon Empress chuckled lightly, her voice carrying a few degrees of mockery: "Qiangu Dieting, it seems your Qiangu Family is truly doomed today."
Qiangu Dieting snorted coldly: "Demon Empress, don't forget our agreement!"
"Agreement?"
The Demon Empress feigned surprise, "Since when have we evil soul masters kept our promises?"
"You!"
Qiangu Dieting's expression changed dramatically. He finally understood that he had been tricked. The consequence of plotting with a tiger was being devoured by the tiger.
But at this point, he could only fight with everything he had.
Fang Yang's gaze swept across the entire scene, his voice calm yet carrying unquestionable authority: "Since everyone is here, let us begin."
"Arrogant junior, die!"
Qiangu Dieting roared in anger, and the Coiling Dragon Staff martial soul suddenly appeared in his hand.
The staff body was blood-red, both ends also blood-red, with a lustrous black in the middle. Within the staff resided the Evil-Slaying Dragon.
This was an extremely special dragon race, formed from the righteous energy of heaven and earth, not subject to the Dragon God's control, possessing the characteristic of destroying evil.
Nine all-red soul rings unfolded behind him one by one, emitting heart-palpitating pressure.
"Qiangu Family disciples, hear my command!"
Qiangu Dieting raised the Coiling Dragon Staff high, his voice resounding through the clouds, "Today, we swear to live and die with the Spirit Pagoda!"
As his words fell, the defensive barrier around the Heavenly Spirit Pagoda suddenly strengthened. Countless spirit-guided cannons extended from the tower body, aiming at Fang Yang's group in the sky.
The Qiangu Family powerhouses also released their respective martial souls one after another, and colorful soul rings shone in the air.
Unyielding Staff Technique: "First Form, Battling Heaven and Earth!"
Qiangu Dieting, holding the Coiling Dragon Staff, flashed forward and swung a staff strike at Fang Yang.
This staff strike contained heaven-shaking and earth-shattering power, tearing the entire sky apart. Wild soul power condensed into a blood-colored long rainbow, directly targeting Fang Yang's head.
Fang Yang neither dodged nor avoided, casually raising his hand to receive this attack.
The shockwave produced by the collision of the two forces spread in all directions, shattering the buildings below and sending dust and smoke rushing into the sky.
"Worthy of being called the number one in explosive power on the continent, but unfortunately still too weak."
Fang Yang evaluated indifferently, then countered with a light palm strike. This seemingly casual attack contained unimaginable power.
Qiangu Dieting was struck as if by a heavy blow, his entire person falling from the sky.
He crashed heavily to the ground, kneeling on one knee, spurting a mouthful of fresh blood, his face instantly turning pale.
"Father!"
Two voices rang out in unison. Qiangu Dongfeng and Qiangu Qingfeng exclaimed simultaneously, wanting to rush forward to help.
"I... I'm fine."
Qiangu Dieting forced himself to speak, his internal aura slowly surging, a flash of resolve passing through his eyes.
"Battling Heaven Shaking Earth!"
In the next moment, a brilliant four-word battle armor covered his entire body, emitting dazzling light.
His spiritual domain "Heaven and Earth Divine Spirit" and his battle armor domain "Seven-Colored Heavenly Punishment" unfolded simultaneously, the two domains overlapping.
This caused Qiangu Dieting's momentum to instantly climb to its peak.
"Battle!"
Qiangu Dieting roared in anger, his full power unleashed.
The Evil-Slaying Dragon on the Coiling Dragon Staff came alive, emitting a heaven-shaking dragon roar, swimming and circling on the staff body. The staff body blazed with blood light, and a wild aura swept in all directions!
"Interesting."
Fang Yang stood quietly in the void, watching Qiangu Dieting at full power, speaking indifferently, "Now this looks more like something."
The eighteen War Gods and the Spirit Pagoda powerhouses engaged in battle. The light of soul skills and spirit-guided weapons intertwined in the air, erupting with continuous rumbling sounds.
Yet the Holy Spirit Cult members surprisingly did not immediately join the battle, instead watching coldly from the sidelines, as if waiting for something.
"Demon Empress, what are you still waiting for?" Qiangu Dongfeng roared in anger, his Coiling Dragon Staff dancing, blocking an attack from a War God.
The Demon Empress chuckled lightly, a flash of cunning passing through her eyes: "What's the hurry? The good show has just begun."
"Let me see, just how much weight does this name of number one explosive power on the continent actually carry."
Fang Yang's figure slowly moved forward.
Qiangu Dieting took a deep breath, the Coiling Dragon Staff rotating in his hand, bringing up afterimages: "Fang Yang! Today, even if my body dies and my spirit scatters, I will make you pay the price!"
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