"Shi Tou, I didn’t expect you to recognize a human as your master." A deep and heavy voice emerged from Giger’s body.
Clearly, it wasn’t Giger’s voice.
And Giger’s mouth wasn’t moving either.
So it was the voice of the Stone of Immortality.
Before Tang Zhong could speak, the Flame Dragon Soldiers emerged from Tang Zhong’s body.
The huge shadow of a baton soared skyward, standing beside Tang Zhong.
At the same time, the Stone of Immortality appeared on Giger’s body, forming a human figure from a viscous liquid, radiating a holy glow, though its appearance was quite blurred.
Then the figure spoke: "Shi Tou, long time no see."
"Immortality." The Flame Dragon Soldiers said gravely.
"Shi Tou, it seems you’ve chosen this little guy as your master." The golden figure said.
"Immortality, submit." The Flame Dragon Soldiers commanded.
"Submit, why should I submit? Just because of this person?" replied the Stone of Immortality.
"Don’t forget our mission." The voice of the Flame Dragon Soldiers suddenly became stern.
"Heh, mission, don’t talk about any mission with me. In my eyes, only the strong matter. This guy may be recognized by you, but if he wants my recognition, he is far from it!" The Stone of Immortality retorted.
Tang Zhong listened to the conversation between the Flame Dragon Soldiers and the Stone of Immortality, feeling increasingly that there was more to it. Mission, what mission is that? The Flame Dragon Soldiers told him to find eight stones, a task Tang Zhong should undertake, but now it seems there are a lot of misunderstandings. What exactly is the mission?
At this time, the Stone of Immortality ignored the Flame Dragon Soldiers and looked at Tang Zhong, saying: "Kid, do you dare to battle me? Since you are the chosen one, then let’s begin."
"Me?" Tang Zhong pointed at himself.
"Yes, you. Shi Tou is such a picky guy, to choose you; you must have outstanding qualities. Show me where your skills lie." The Stone of Immortality continued.
Immediately, the shimmering particles of the Stone of Immortality re-entered Giger’s body.
At that moment, Giger transformed dramatically, as if possessed, staring at Tang Zhong with eyes flickering red.
He then charged madly at Tang Zhong, fist forward, revealing surging power. There was an explosive burst from his fist at that instant.
A tide-like aura rushed towards Tang Zhong, seemingly intent on suppressing him.
"Watch out." The voice of the Flame Dragon Soldiers shouted.
Tang Zhong, hearing the voice, sensed the flash of light up ahead and hastily readied himself to resist.
With a booming sound, the two fists clashed instantly, sending Tang Zhong flying backward.
He slid backward for a considerable distance before coming to a halt, looking thoroughly disheveled.
In the clash with Giger, Tang Zhong felt his blood pumping and violently trembling within.
This showed the sheer strength of his opponent’s attack.
"So weak?" Giger chuckled coldly.
To be precise, it was the voice of the Stone of Immortality.
"If this is all you’ve got, you are not fit to be my master." The Stone of Immortality sneered.
Upon hearing this, Tang Zhong calmly settled his stirred-up blood before looking at the Giger controlled by the Stone of Immortality and laughing: "Okay, then let me show you what it means to be your master. After all, all eight stones belong to me."
He then clenched his fists tightly, flames ignited on them, and walked forward steadily.
This scene made the Stone of Immortality view Tang Zhong with newfound respect: "This temperament, I do admire, but I’m not as lenient as Shi Tou. You have courage to speak these words, and I’m curious to see if you have more than just courage."
"Alright, then keep your eyes open and watch your master." Tang Zhong roared.
In the next second, his fists were launched with flames erupting, seeming to engulf everything around.
Seeing this, the face of Giger, controlled by the Stone of Immortality, became extremely unpleasant, not anticipating Tang Zhong’s sudden surge of power.
"Alright." At the same time, Giger controlled by the Stone of Immortality also clenched his fists, each of his six fists glimmering with light.
The two of them charged at each other.
Tang Zhong’s Flame Fist was unbelievably fierce.
With a booming sound, the moment their fists clashed, a powerful wave erupted.
"Not bad." The Stone of Immortality laughed wildly.
Its six fists were swinging furiously.
"But still not enough."
"You’ll soon realize that this is enough!" Tang Zhong laughed manically.
Seeing Giger, controlled by the Stone of Immortality, relentlessly driving his six fists towards Tang Zhong, each fist carrying a turbulent force.
Tang Zhong, however, continuously blocked them with his fists.
Explosions sounded incessantly.
As their fists collided, the ground beneath them kept cracking and tearing apart.
What seemed like a simple attack carried the power to destroy everything.
"Shi Tou, is this the strength of your master?" At this moment, the Stone of Immortality proclaimed with wild laughter.
"Stone of Immortality, I think now your enemy is me, not the Flame Dragon Soldiers!" Tang Zhong roared, and immediately threw a punch.
"I tell you, you are not worthy of being my enemy!" The Stone of Immortality laughed maniacally.
A fist landed on Tang Zhong, followed by a rapid succession of attacks, all six fists continuously pummeling Tang Zhong.
As the final punch landed, Tang Zhong was knocked back once more and slid a long distance before coming to a stop.
"Useless!" Giger, controlled by the Stone of Immortality, remarked coldly: "Shi Tou, how could such a person become your and my master? I, the Stone of Immortality, would rather abandon my mission, preferring quality over quantity!"
At this point, the Flame Dragon Soldiers within Tang Zhong grew increasingly anxious, knowing that with the Stone of Immortality’s power, Tang Zhong stood no chance.
"You should leave now. You can’t defeat him!" Flame Dragon Soldiers urged: "The Stone of Immortality is proud, and your current power is not sufficient to gain his recognition!"
Tang Zhong paid no heed to the Flame Dragon Soldiers and instead got up from the ground, wiped the blood from his lips, and laughed: "Didn’t you say these stones are all mine? Since they’re mine, none can escape from my grasp, including the Stone of Immortality. If it’s mine, then I shall control it. In that case, if the Stone of Immortality’s codename is immortality, I’ll now shatter his immortality!"