The golden light radiated from Tang Xiu, illuminating the entire chamber. His power surged, breaking through the limits that Earth's barren spiritual energy had placed on him. It felt like the heavens themselves were answering his call, backing him in this battle against the Dragon King. The air crackled with energy, and the Dragon King's confident smirk faltered for the briefest moment.
"You… you've unlocked that power?" The Dragon King's voice was no longer the mocking, calm tone it had been before. There was a trace of worry now, something Tang Xiu had never expected to hear from this tyrant.
Tang Xiu's eyes burned with intensity as he focused all his energy. The ancient cultivation techniques he had learned from his past lives coursed through him, amplifying his strength. "I don't need the world's qi to defeat you. I have something much stronger within me," he declared, his voice steady but powerful.
The Dragon King growled in frustration, his hands moving to summon dark, twisting shadows of energy. The shadows spiraled around him, forming into jagged blades that shot toward Tang Xiu with blinding speed.
With a swift motion, Tang Xiu raised his hand, and a barrier of golden light exploded outward, effortlessly deflecting the Dragon King's attack. The shockwave rippled through the chamber, shaking the very foundations of the Dragon's Fang.
"You underestimate me," Tang Xiu said with a cold smile. "Your power is nothing compared to the knowledge and wisdom I carry."
The Dragon King's eyes narrowed, his mind working furiously to find a way to break through Tang Xiu's defenses. He was a master of manipulation, of bending the world to his will. But Tang Xiu wasn't just a normal cultivator—he was the embodiment of experience, a man who had walked the path of immortality and was not bound by the limitations of Earth.
The Dragon King's shadows reformed, but this time, they were faster, more aggressive. He sent dozens of them flying toward Tang Xiu, surrounding him in a deadly web. Tang Xiu's eyes flashed with determination. He wasn't going to allow himself to be trapped again.
With a sudden burst of speed, Tang Xiu broke free from the shadows' grip, his movements fluid and precise. The ancient cultivation techniques he had unlocked allowed him to move with an almost supernatural grace. He soared through the air, dodging and weaving between the deadly energy blasts.
The Dragon King's face twisted with frustration. "How… How can you move like that? No one should be able to match me!"
Tang Xiu's golden light flared brighter, and he shot toward the Dragon King like a comet. With a single strike, he pierced through the air, aiming for the Dragon King's chest.
The Dragon King raised his arms to block, but it was too late. Tang Xiu's blow landed with the force of a thousand storms, sending the Dragon King crashing into the ground. The earth trembled beneath them as a massive crater formed where the Dragon King had fallen.
For a moment, there was silence. The air grew heavy, and the golden light surrounding Tang Xiu dimmed as he prepared for what was to come next.
The Dragon King struggled to rise, his once-imposing figure now slumped against the rubble. His clothes were torn, his body battered, and his aura had dimmed significantly. But even in his weakened state, his eyes still burned with hatred.
"You think this is over?" the Dragon King spat, blood dripping from his lips. "You think you can destroy me? You don't understand… You don't know the true cost of challenging me!"
Tang Xiu stood over him, his expression unwavering. "I know exactly what it costs to challenge you. I've died once already, and now, I'm here to finish what I started. The world will no longer live under the shadow of your control."
With a calm motion, Tang Xiu reached into his robe, pulling out a small jade pendant—his most trusted artifact from his past life. The pendant had been with him during his rise to power in the Immortal World, and it had never failed him. It radiated an ancient, almost divine energy.
He held the pendant high, and as the energy from within it surged outward, it seemed to tear at the very fabric of reality. A deep rumble echoed through the Dragon's Fang as the pendant's power combined with Tang Xiu's own, creating a vortex of energy that spiraled toward the Dragon King.
"No!" the Dragon King howled, his voice a mixture of rage and fear. He tried to summon his last reserves of strength, but it was futile. The vortex overwhelmed him, pulling at his very soul.
In a final, desperate attempt, the Dragon King stretched out his hand, summoning all his remaining power to resist. But the force of Tang Xiu's attack was too overwhelming. The vortex ripped through the Dragon King's defenses, and with a blinding flash of light, the tyrant was no more.
The chamber fell silent. The only sound was the faint hum of energy dissipating into the air.
As the dust settled, Tang Xiu stood tall, breathing heavily but victorious. His heart raced, but there was a sense of relief, too. He had done it. He had defeated the Dragon King, the man who had threatened not just Earth, but the very fabric of reality.
Xu Liang and Lei Xian stepped forward, their expressions filled with awe and disbelief. They had witnessed the battle, and they couldn't believe the strength Tang Xiu had displayed.
"You did it, Tang Xiu," Xu Liang said, his voice filled with respect. "The Dragon King is dead."
Lei Xian nodded. "The Dragon's Fang will crumble without him. But there is much work to be done. This is only the beginning of a new era."
Tang Xiu turned to them, his expression serious. "We've won the battle, but the war is not over. There are still factions out there who will seek to fill the void left by the Dragon King. We need to be prepared."
As the group began to make their plans, Tang Xiu couldn't help but feel the weight of what he had just accomplished. He had not only avenged his past life but had also secured a future for those he cared about.
But in the back of his mind, something gnawed at him—a new challenge, a new enemy, lurking just beyond the horizon. His journey was far from over.
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