C31 I Want to Cripple You

The slender-faced young man was named Dung Tieh, a Three-star Fire Attribute cultivator. He had just utilized his Earth Rank Fire Condensing Arts.

His mastery of the Fire Condensing Arts was modest, yet powerful enough to make the black smoke detonate with a terrifying force.

"Hahaha, even Three-star cultivators have to respect my power. My black smoke is formidable, capable of blowing anyone to smithereens, let alone a mere One-star cultivator like you..."

Dung Tieh threw his head back and laughed triumphantly, convinced that his recent attack had reduced Wang Shan to rubble.

But as the smoke cleared, he was met with an astonishing sight.

There stood Wang Shan, right where he had been, draped in a thick layer of ice armor!

The ice armor was astonishingly durable, having withstood the horrific blast without a scratch.

"Is this really the work of a One-star cultivator?"

Dung Tieh was taken aback once more.

In his understanding, the creation of Ice Armor was a technique reserved for those who had reached the Peak Great Perfection of Heaven Rank Water Condensing Arts.

At best, a One-star cultivator could only achieve initial success with the Human Rank Water Condensing Arts.

Creating ice armor seemed nearly impossible!

"What exactly is your secret?"

Dung Tieh realized there was something extraordinary about Wang Shan.

Wang Shan's face, however, was a mask of ice.

Dung Tieh's brazen display of igniting smoke in the street had thoroughly enraged him.

"It doesn't matter if you're a Three-star cultivator; today, I will take you down!"

Wang Shan declared icily.

His words sent a chill through the onlookers.

A mere One-star Cultivator boldly claiming he would defeat a Three-star Cultivator!

This wasn't bravado; it was folly, ignorance, a death wish.

Dung Tieh, however, wasn't amused.

The fact that a One-star Cultivator could form ice armor was terrifying in itself, suggesting Wang Shan might have more hidden strength than he had shown.

"Let's see how you plan to take me down!"

Dung Tieh puffed up his cheeks again and expelled another cloud of black smoke.

This smoke was laden with highly combustible elements, promising another devastating explosion upon ignition.

He had successfully used this technique to eliminate countless Three-star Cultivators!

On one occasion, he even managed to take down a Four-star Cultivator.

Thus, he was brimming with confidence in his ability to dispatch this trivial One-star Cultivator with ease!

The area was shrouded in black smoke, wafting a thick, acrid Koffing scent.

Wang Shan had intended to retaliate with his Thunder Condensing Arts, but as the black smoke engulfed him, the system issued a strong response.

[Large quantities of Koffing can be exchanged for 10 high-powered Koffing bombs. The blast radius is limited, but the damage is incredibly devastating. Would you like to exchange?]

"Exchange."

In the blink of an eye.

The system vacuumed the black smoke from the surroundings.

In Wang Shan's hand appeared a pouch containing 10 Koffing, each a mere 1 cm in size, yet seemingly packed with boundless destructive power.

"Since you're so fond of explosions, I'll indulge you to your heart's content!"

Wang Shan channeled the Thunder Condensing Arts and instantly activated the Thunderclap Movement Technique, transforming into a streak of purple lightning as he darted out of the smoke-covered zone!

Dung Tieh's forehead broke out in a cold sweat, "What's the deal with this kid? A One-star Cultivator who can perform the Thunderclap Movement Technique? That's a skill reserved for those who have mastered the Heaven Rank Thunder Condensing Arts to the level of Peak Great Perfection." With this thought, Dung Tieh exhaled a dense, oily fog from his mouth, attempting to stealthily assassinate Wang Shan!