Seeing the panicked expressions on the faces of the deities, Xu Fang couldn’t help but smirk coldly. He spoke up, “There’s no need to panic; I shall go and meet that demon monkey!”

  “Then we must rely on you, Xu General!”

  Though the Nine Luminaries and others looked down on Xu Fang, at this point, he was the only one with the strength to contend with that demon monkey!

  Hearing the words of the deities, Xu Fang nodded, then transformed into a stream of light, shooting forth!

  At this moment, Sun Wukong, with his golden-hooped rod resting on his shoulder and a cold smile on his face, watched as the ranks of heavenly soldiers parted to reveal a solitary figure emerging.

  Upon closer inspection, Sun Wukong’s smile froze on his face. “Senior… Brother?”

  “Silence, demon monkey!”

  Hearing Sun Wukong’s words, Xu Fang’s expression turned slightly cold. He shouted, “Sun Wukong, you have committed heinous acts by stealing peaches and elixirs; our bond is now severed. From today onward, do not call me brother again, for I have no brother like you!”

  His voice rang loudly, echoing throughout the Three Realms!

  Countless beings scoffed at Xu Fang’s actions, sneering in disdain!

  For the sake of power and riches, he would turn against his own brother? Who would want to associate with someone like that?

  Upon hearing this, Sun Wukong felt as if he had been struck by lightning, momentarily frozen in shock. “Brother…”

  However, the next moment, a glint flashed in Sun Wukong’s eyes.

  He suddenly noticed the subtle twitch in Xu Fang’s eyes.

  Having trained together on Mount Fangcun, they knew each other well. Recognizing Xu Fang’s expression, Sun Wukong’s heart suddenly enlightened!

  “So my brother is acting again; he really doesn’t mind the effort…”

  Understanding Xu Fang’s intentions, Sun Wukong’s face darkened with anger, and he bellowed, “Hmph! Do you think I want to call you brother? I’ve long had my eye on you! If we’re not brothers today, then let my golden-hooped rod teach you, the treacherous traitor, a lesson!”

  “Arrogant! You shall die, demon monkey!”

  Xu Fang's gaze turned icy as he suddenly roared!

  A fierce wind erupted, whipping his hair, as a formidable aura surged forth!

  Then, Xu Fang raised his right hand, revealing the Ghost-Mourning Blade shrouded in ghostly mist!

  In the next moment, the blade slashed out with a flash of light!

  “Hmph! Do you think I’m afraid of you?”

  Sun Wukong countered by swinging his golden-hooped rod, clanging against the Ghost-Mourning Blade.

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  Boom!

  The clash of their divine weapons reverberated throughout the Three Realms, sparks flying and the ground trembling!

  Both were at the level of Supreme Golden Immortals; their full-force strikes unleashed an incredibly powerful wave, stirring the waters of the East Sea, swallowing the observing heavenly soldiers whole!

  Li Jing’s expression changed dramatically as he shouted, “All soldiers, retreat immediately! Do not get caught in the aftermath of this battle—”

  In truth, the heavenly soldiers instinctively retreated, instinctively avoiding the repercussions of such a high-level clash.

  In the vast sky, only Xu Fang wielding the Ghost-Mourning Blade and Sun Wukong fiercely swinging the golden-hooped rod remained!

  The two exchanged blows for dozens of rounds, gritting their teeth, as if each saw the other as their greatest enemy!

  “Brother, could you reduce your strength a bit?”

  Amidst the battle, Sun Wukong struggled to defend himself with all his might while quietly conveying a message.

  “I’ve already held back quite a bit. Your cultivation has also progressed rapidly. If I hold back too much, it might be easily noticed.”

  Xu Fang replied softly, his Ghost-Mourning Blade showing no mercy as he continued to strike!

  “Wukong, I’m here to tell you that once I return, the Heavenly Court will send Erlang Shen Yang Jian to deal with you. This person possesses immense strength and abilities that are no less than yours, so you must avoid engaging in a contest of magical powers with him!”

  Xu Fang’s voice echoed in Sun Wukong’s ear, and Sun Wukong nodded, slamming his golden-hooped rod down fiercely. “Brother, I saved a portion of the peaches and elixirs I stole for you!”

  “No need for that.”

  Xu Fang shook his head and continued, “You need those peaches and elixirs now more than ever. I’ll intentionally lose this battle; when you return to Flower-Fruit Mountain, don’t challenge anyone again. Quickly refine the peaches and elixirs to boost your magical power—that’s the priority!”

  “No way! That’s what I saved for you!”

  Sun Wukong stubbornly shook his head. Realizing he couldn’t persuade him, Xu Fang took a deep breath and transmitted again, “How about this? You give me half of the peaches and elixirs you saved, and you can consume the rest. It’s crucial to keep your strength up against Yang Jian; you mustn’t refuse! Otherwise, I won’t take any!”

  At this moment, Sun Wukong fell silent. Though he continued to swing his golden-hooped rod, his enthusiasm waned.

  “Brother, to be honest, I seem to have hit a bottleneck. I’ve already consumed half of those peaches and elixirs, but I can’t refine them. Even if I eat the rest, it won’t have any effect. I feel like I need a truly exhilarating battle to break through my limits, so let Yang Jian come!”

  After a moment of silence, Sun Wukong suddenly spoke, “You scoundrel, prepare yourself!”

  As his voice fell, Sun Wukong gripped his golden-hooped rod in one hand and suddenly swung a fist towards Xu Fang!

  Xu Fang’s expression shifted as he swiftly seized Sun Wukong’s fist with his left hand. “A good move!”

  In a flash, a small jade gourd appeared in Xu Fang’s palm.

  “Brother, since we parted from Mount Fangcun, we haven’t truly fought. Why not go all out now and help me break through!”

  After handing over the elixirs and peaches, Sun Wukong suddenly transmitted a message.

  Then, an overwhelming aura erupted!

  Sun Wukong’s golden fur shimmered like flames in this moment.

  Xu Fang took a deep breath, no longer speaking.

  He suddenly understood Sun Wukong’s meaning.

  And he comprehended the path Sun Wukong wished to take!

  To fight and break through!

  Since Sun Wukong was on the verge of a breakthrough, then helping him along could be beneficial!

  “Hahaha, demon monkey, show me your true skills! If you hold back today, I’ll wipe out all your kin in Flower-Fruit Mountain!”

  Xu Fang stood proudly in the air, suddenly laughing heartily!

  Though he could only lose in this battle, that didn’t prevent him from doing his utmost to assist Sun Wukong in breaking through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal level!

  In this cold and indifferent Three Realms, perhaps only Sun Wukong could maintain their initial friendship!

  ……

  “Good! All soldiers, beat the drums to cheer for Xu General!”

  Seeing Xu Fang and Sun Wukong had ignited genuine fire in their battle, Li Jing immediately called out.

  Boom, boom, boom—

  The war drums rolled!

  Winds surged and clouds gathered!

  The deities looked on with complex expressions as they observed the two battling, each lost in their thoughts.

  Upon hearing Xu Fang’s words, Sun Wukong understood that Xu Fang was deliberately saying this to conceal the truth of the battle.