Chapter 1464: Dragon Vein Power

"He is still in his recovery period, and without Xiangliu and Fuyou guarding him, if I strike with the Prince's help, there should be a high chance of success."

"But why is he so calm? That shouldn't be the case!"

"Right, since Gonggong was so powerful in ancient times and could command two mighty beings like Xiangliu and Fuyou, he's certainly not foolish. So why would he let Xiangliu leave and face me alone?"

"Has his power recovered enough to suppress me? Is that why he's not afraid of me attacking?"

"Or is he deliberately testing me, and Xiangliu is actually hidden nearby?"

Thousands of thoughts flooded the Demon Emperor's mind in that instant. Ultimately, he did not make a move. After all, Gonggong's aura was too terrifying, making him believe that Gonggong surely had a hidden trump card. Thus, even if the other party hadn't fully recovered, he dared not take such a great risk.

"My lord, you jest; how dare I!"

The Golden Crow Prince had always seen his father's courtiers trembling in fear before the Demon Emperor. Now, seeing his own father so fearful before another, he felt utterly exhausted.

Hmph, this talk of a "strong will" is all fake; only true power matters. If your power surpasses others, you can naturally maintain a strong will. But if your power is weaker, you can only humbly submit. As he understood all this, his bewildered gaze instantly became resolute.

"I assumed as much," Gonggong snorted coldly, then resumed absorbing vital energy, his body growing increasingly solid.

The Demon Emperor had never been treated with such contempt. A surge of frustration and anger welled up within him, but with his deep cunning, he showed no outward sign, only discreetly glancing in the direction Zu An had fled. Although they had clearly been enemies before, he now inexplicably hoped they could somehow create a miracle.

Meanwhile, Zu An and his companions were in a difficult situation. The ancient tomb was a labyrinth of passages, and they had no idea where they were fleeing. Although they had set up various traps and mechanisms along the way to obstruct their pursuer, Fuyou was an Earth Immortal, and the power gap was simply too vast.

"Xiao Anzi, constantly running isn't a solution. What if we turn back and fight him?" Yun Jianyue said anxiously.

"Fight him with what?" Yan Xuehen poured cold water on the idea. Although Fuyou's strength wasn't comparable to the Demon Emperor or Zhao Hao, he was still an Earth Immortal. In a direct confrontation, they wouldn't last long, let alone win.

"The Sun-Slaying Bow! The suns we shot down before were far stronger than Fuyou," Yun Jianyue instinctively replied.

"What about the others if we deal with Fuyou?" Yan Xuehen said coldly. They only had one special arrow left. It could certainly handle Fuyou, but using it on him would be a terrible waste given that the more powerful Xiangliu, the Demon Emperor, and even Gonggong were still threats.

"Then what else can we do?" Yun Jianyue was a bit annoyed. She had roamed the world for so many years and had never felt so stifled as she did in this Unknown Land.

"A'Zu must have a way," Yu Yanluo said, gazing at Zu An tenderly.

Yun Jianyue was somewhat unconvinced, thinking that while this young man did possess extraordinary combat power, even with all his strange techniques, he was at most on par with her current strength. How could he possibly deal with an Earth Immortal? Could the legend about women becoming foolish once they fall in love truly be accurate? To her surprise, her gaze then fell upon the Ice Stone Woman nearby, who was also staring at Zu An with extreme trust. Yun Jianyue's heart stirred.

Just then, a loud laugh echoed, and Fuyou's massive body blocked their path. "Boy, let's see where you'll run this time!"

Zu An smiled faintly, the tension on his face instantly vanishing, replaced by a playful expression. "Who said I was running? I merely wanted to lure you here alone."

Fuyou paused, then boomed, "Brat, have you lost your mind?"

Even Yan Xuehen and the other two women looked at him with confusion, unable to fathom where he found such confidence.

Without further ado, Zu An made a peculiar gesture with both palms in front of him. "Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms!"

Yu Yanluo blinked, then asked the two women beside her, "Sisters, you are both so knowledgeable; do you know what kind of cultivation method these Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms are?"

She had never heard of it despite racking her brain, secretly feeling ashamed of her limited knowledge. However, Yan Xuehen and Yun Jianyue were both sect leaders and Grandmasters, so they surely must have heard of it. Seeing the expectation in Yu Yanluo's eyes, Yan Xuehen and Yun Jianyue exchanged glances, both feeling their cheeks flush slightly. "The name certainly sounds impressive, but we haven't heard of it either."

"His opening stance looks ineffective and full of flaws, somewhat like..." Yan Xuehen hesitated, seemingly at a loss for words.

"Like a street performer," Yun Jianyue said more directly.

They had no idea that these starting postures were merely movements Zu An had seen actors perform on television in his previous life.

At that moment, Zu An took a step forward. Suddenly, various hidden patterns flickered around them, extending in all directions. Soon, a rumbling sound seemed to emanate from the distant mountains. In an instant, everyone felt as if the entire mountain had come alive.

"Tricks and illusions!" Fuyou snorted coldly and lunged forward. The powerful gusts of wind generated by his massive body were enough to make them all gasp for breath.

Just then, the adjacent wall suddenly cracked open, and a giant yellow dragon flew out, with a massive head, menacing teeth, sharp claws, and even clearly visible scales.

"Is that the dragon qi formed from a dragon vein?" Yan Xuehen's eyes widened in surprise.

She had some knowledge of runic formations and naturally knew that certain large mountain ranges were rumored to possess dragon veins. Cultivating within them could yield double the results with half the effort, and burying imperial tombs of mortal dynasties there could ensure the nation's long-term prosperity and flourishing destiny. However, such things had always existed only in legends; no one had ever truly seen one. Even Yan Xuehen had believed that a dragon vein was an invisible and intangible force. She never expected to witness one with her own eyes today.

Fuyou was also caught off guard. He immediately swung his palm, sending out a crimson light to meet the attack. The golden dragon and the red light collided, emitting a dazzling burst of light that made the entire passage tremble as if an earthquake had struck. If not for the defensive formations of the ancient tomb still being active, they would likely have been buried alive.

"Hmph, that's all it is," Fuyou grunted. He only felt a slight numbness in his palms, clearly indicating that the recent strike was powerful but not enough to threaten him.

Zu An's eyes were profound. As he casually strode forward, countless golden dragon qi currents surged from the surrounding walls, ceiling, and ground. Each exuded an immense power as they swarmed towards Fuyou. Now, even Yun Jianyue and Yan Xuehen's expressions changed. If they were in Fuyou's position, such terrifying attacks would likely shatter them into pieces by the sheer multitude of dragon qi.

The crucial point was that this fellow had only just reached the Grandmaster level; how could he unleash such immensely powerful attacks? Yan Xuehen's heart suddenly stirred. She recalled when they first arrived in this mountain range, Zu An had observed the terrain from the air and remarked on the prevalence of dragon veins there. For ordinary spiritual mountains and great rivers, possessing even one dragon vein was rare. Yet, this continuous mountain range surprisingly concealed countless dragon veins. That was why Zu An could borrow such immense power.

He must be using the *Di Tian Shui Chan Wei*? Wouldn't that mean that from now on, whenever he was within a dragon vein, his combat power would be equivalent to an Earth Immortal? Both women felt a little dizzy. If this information were to spread, it would likely cause a stir throughout the entire world. While it might be acceptable for those close to him, various factions would certainly go to any lengths to win him over. If they couldn't, they would spare no effort to eliminate him. Especially Zhao Hao and the Demon Emperor.

Yu Yanluo's eyes, meanwhile, sparkled with admiration. *Brother is truly amazing!* When she first met A'Zu, he was a naive young boy. Now, he was a mature, dependable man. *Oh no, why am I becoming such a lovesick fool?*

Surrounded by dragon qi, countless golden dragons attacked Fuyou. Fuyou roared repeatedly. His usual combat style was straightforward, making it impossible for him to dodge so many golden dragon attacks. He could only use all his limbs, wielding crimson lights to shatter the golden dragons. But as soon as one was destroyed, another appeared, and even with his cultivation, he couldn't sustain it. Soon, golden dragons continuously pierced various parts of his body, bursting into sprays of blood. He roared ceaselessly. Unfortunately, having just revived, his original power had not yet returned to its peak. Now, with injuries all over his body, his movements became increasingly sluggish, leading to even more wounds.

Excitement shone in Yan Xuehen and Yun Jianyue's eyes. They never expected Zu An to be capable of killing an Earth Immortal-level powerhouse! Unlike the previous slaying of the Golden Crow, which primarily relied on the power of the Sun-Slaying Bow, as well as the combined efforts of the Ten Witches of Spirit Mountain and themselves. Although this time he also leveraged the dragon veins, *Di Tian Shui Chan Wei* was something he had learned himself, making it truly his own skill.

Just as Fuyou was about to be defeated, a white figure flashed over, instantly splitting into nine white shadows. They arrived beside Fuyou, helping him block all the surrounding dragon qi.

"Disperse!" A green and black light enveloped him, and a powerful domain force unfolded, shattering all the nearby dragon qi.