Li Yang made no move to block the incoming golden light. In terms of raw power, Golden Charlie was likely not far from the Peak of King Level. With a powerful Secret Pattern Divine Weapon in hand, it was even possible his attack power surpassed Li Yang’s.

However, strong attack power didn’t mean he was strong in other areas.

SWISH!

With a flicker of movement, Li Yang easily dodged the golden light. He darted forward, surprisingly bypassing Golden Charlie and getting one step closer to the six Spirit Fruits!

"What?"

Golden Charlie’s expression changed at the sight.

’Li Yang actually dodged my attack?’

Li Yang wasn’t sure how their attack power compared, but when it came to speed and other attributes, he was certain he surpassed Golden Charlie!

As far as he knew, Secret Pattern Divine Weapons were only for attack, not for speed.

"Haha, Golden Charlie, you can’t stop me!" Li Yang laughed heartily.

Hearing this, Golden Charlie’s already-changed expression twisted into one of absolute fury.

"GET BACK HERE!!!"

BOOM!

Streaks of golden light appeared, all hurtling toward Li Yang.

’I am Golden Charlie, the second strongest expert on Earth! I will absolutely not allow a mere upstart like Li Yang to snatch the Spirit Fruits right from under my nose!’

In that instant, he unleashed his true strength!

A terrifying power radiated out. Some of the nearby King Level Cultivators felt it, and their faces paled.

A few unlucky King Level Cultivators were caught in the aftershock. Their faces went white, and they spat out mouthfuls of blood.

"Get back!"

"Golden Charlie’s attacks are terrifying!"

"What is that Li Yang doing? He’s completely infuriated Golden Charlie!"

These experts were horrified, and the others didn’t dare to get any closer.

If an Early King Level Cultivator were to take the full brunt of these attacks, they might even be killed.

The power gap between the experts present was immense; the strongest was nearly a hundred times more powerful than the weakest!

’So he’s finally getting serious?’

Li Yang’s gaze was calm. Facing the streaks of golden light born from Golden Charlie’s fury, he decided to stop holding back.

RUMBLE!

Bolts of lightning materialized in front of him, colliding directly with the golden light.

"Li Yang, you dare act so insolently before me? Today, I’ll teach you a lesson you’ll never for—"

Golden Charlie roared, but before he could finish, his expression suddenly changed again. "What?"

His golden light attacks were being rapidly extinguished by the lightning.

"Teach me a lesson? You don’t have the strength for that."

Li Yang said coolly. With a flicker of his body, he was already next to the six Spirit Fruits.

At his level of strength, his speed was extreme, and the herb garden was just a stone’s throw away. It was only natural that Li Yang reached the Spirit Fruits so quickly.

He reached out, swiftly collecting the six Spirit Fruits into his Spatial Ring.

"Golden Charlie, these Spirit Fruits are mine now!" With the fruits secured, Li Yang smiled.

Seeing the Spirit Fruits disappear, Golden Charlie’s face twisted into a savage snarl.

"Li Yang, you’re courting death!!!"

WHOOSH! WHOOSH! WHOOSH!

Even more frantic streaks of golden light shot toward Li Yang, and Golden Charlie himself lunged after them.

Everyone around them was focused on snatching Spirit Fruits, so not many people were actually paying attention to the fight between Li Yang and Golden Charlie. In their eyes, Li Yang trying to steal from Golden Charlie was undoubtedly a death wish; the final outcome was already a foregone conclusion.

But when they heard Li Yang’s words and Golden Charlie’s furious roar, they were startled.

"What’s going on? Did Li Yang get those six Spirit Fruits?"

"Impossible, right? Golden Charlie is the second strongest person on Earth. How could Li Yang possibly snatch them from him?"

These people were utterly shocked. They then saw the frantic collision and annihilation of lightning and golden light as Golden Charlie closed in on Li Yang, his right fist flying.

Despite Golden Charlie’s rage-fueled attack, Li Yang’s expression remained unchanged. He swung his sword, fully unleashing the eighth form of the Profound Blue Sword Skill. A flash of lightning-infused sword light shot out with astonishing speed, colliding with Golden Charlie in an instant.

And under this lightning-infused sword light, Golden Charlie actually seemed unable to withstand it, his body stumbling back a few steps!

Seeing this scene, the expressions of the many King Level Cultivators changed.

"Golden Charlie is no match for Li Yang?"

"How is that possible?"

’The second strongest person on Earth can’t withstand Li Yang’s attack!’

"What?"

Wei Jiang, who had been watching the situation closely, saw Li Yang repel Golden Charlie, and an expression of utter shock appeared on his face.

Shao Jie and the others were also watching. First came shock, followed by immense delight.

’For Li Yang to reveal such incredible strength at a time like this is definitely a good thing!’

WHOOSH!

After repelling Golden Charlie, Li Yang had no intention of continuing the fight. He flickered away, heading off to contend for other Spirit Fruits!

"Damn it!"

Golden Charlie’s expression was indescribably ugly. He knew he was completely powerless against Li Yang, whose speed was clearly a cut above his own!

BOOM!

An incredibly terrifying aura erupted from his body as he shot off to fight for Spirit Fruits in another location.

’Everyone is scrambling for Spirit Fruits right now. Fighting Li Yang at a time like this would be foolish.’

Li Yang zipped through the air at astonishing speed, grabbing a Spirit Fruit from time to time while also using his attacks to create opportunities for Shao Jie and the others.

"Shao Jie, catch!"

A bolt of lightning shot out, knocking a Spirit Fruit through the air directly toward Shao Jie.

"Haha, Li Yang, thanks!" Shao Jie laughed, his face ecstatic as he caught the Spirit Fruit in his hand.

...

How fast were Cultivators? The seemingly frantic scramble actually lasted just over twenty seconds before every Spirit Fruit in the entire herb garden had been claimed!

"It’s over!"

"Haha, I got a Spirit Pearl Fruit! My strength will definitely jump to a new level after I refine it!"

"Damn it, I didn’t get a single Spirit Fruit!"

"The biggest winners this time were Europe and Hua Country, especially Hua Country’s Celestial Origin Palace. Several of their members got something! Li Yang alone managed to get ten Spirit Fruits!"

"I never expected Li Yang to be so strong! To be able to repel Golden Charlie, his strength must be at least at the Late King Level, and he might have even reached the Peak of King Level!"

"The title of ’second strongest on Earth’ is about to change hands."

"The second strongest person on Earth is only eighteen... Just how in the world does he cultivate?"

...

The scramble was over. Some were jubilant, others resentful, but now, many gazes were fixed on Li Yang, their eyes clearly filled with a trace of awe!

The strength Li Yang had displayed during this fight was simply too terrifying.

"Haha, Li Yang, it’s all thanks to you!"

"Yeah, Li Yang, if it weren’t for you, I wouldn’t have gotten a single Spirit Fruit."

Shao Jie, Wang Bing, and the others looked at Li Yang, their faces wreathed in smiles.

Shao Jie, in particular, couldn’t help but marvel inwardly. When he first met Li Yang, Li Yang hadn’t even reached the Celestial Level.

And now, his strength had already far surpassed his own. Such cultivation speed was simply horrifying!