Su Jingxing could control his main body to make myriad transformations, but the Essence Soul could not.

At most, between maintaining a state of illusion or corporealness, the Essence Soul could release a glow, making it difficult to look at it directly.

However, such concealment was useless against a Martial Sage of the same realm.

As a result, Su Jingxing couldn’t hide his Essence Soul even if he wanted to.

Su Jingxing had prepared to be exposed when he went to the Giant Shark Island this time.

In his Essence Soul state, he was mainly a soul, which had the appearance of Earth Su Jingxing.

Once exposed, even if New Chu’s Martial Sage wanted to find Su Jingxing’s main body, there wouldn’t be any clues for him.

At most, he would sigh that Su Jingxing was a peerless genius who had advanced to the Transcendent-grade at such a young age.

This was because the Essence Soul’s appearance was based on the moment the Divine Embryo was condensed.

The Essence Soul that was formed when one was 100 years old would carry one’s appearance at 100 years old.

When condensed at the age of 20, the Essence Soul would have the appearance at 20 years old.

Given Su Jingxing’s Essence Soul state, at such a young age, wouldn’t he be considered a genius among geniuses?

But now, with the Thunder Dragon Bone Armor, there was no need to worry about New Chu’s Martial Sage seeing through him.

The Thunder Dragon Bone Armor perfectly blocked out all perception.

When Su Jingxing put on the Thunder Dragon Bone Armor, nothing could be sensed using one’s Essence Soul, let alone see his true appearance through it.

All New Chu’s Martial Sage could see was a dragon-headed mask.

The ability of the Thunder Dragon Bone Armor perfectly resolved this problem of exposure.

In this world, there was only one person who had seen Su Jingxing’s true appearance.

The founding ancestor of the Yu Nation, Xia Cangxuan.

However, this ancestor of the Xia Family had completely dissipated.

Su Jingxing currently had no future troubles.

He continued the test.

Even the Heaven Origin Saber, Sword Eyes, the Tiangang Demon Suppression Hand, and the Nine Souls Ring could not leave a mark on the armor.

Compared to the Thunder Hidden Dragon Beard Beast, the defense of the Thunder Dragon Bone Armor was even more terrifying!

As for the Hundred Steps Reigning Fist, Air Splitting Palm, and other attacks that consumed true energy and true essence, the Thunder Dragon Bone Armor ignored them all.

Not only could it perfectly neutralize them, it could also turn them into nothing.

The Thunder Dragon Bone Armor was similar to the Essence Soul. Once it turned illusory, physical attacks and ordinary energy attacks could not hit it.

Only soul skills, divine weapons, and treasures that were related to the soul would be effective.

Of course, it would be difficult for ordinary divine weapons and treasures to break through the Thunder Dragon Bone Armor too.

In his Essence Soul state, Su Jingxing wore the Thunder Dragon Bone Armor and returned to the Void World. He controlled the Wandering Dragon Saber to hack at the Thunder Dragon Bone Armor.

In the end, it only left a mark on the surface of the armor.

From this, one could imagine how strong the defense of the Thunder Dragon Bone Armor was.

Su Jingxing put it on using his Essence Soul and got used to it for an entire night.

When the sun rose high the next day and hung above the sky, Su Jingxing’s Essence Soul calmly descended to the small courtyard at the foot of the mountain. He took out 12 Soul Splitting Cards, four of them in a stack, and divided them into three stacks. He hid them in the hands and chest of the Thunder Dragon Bone Armor.

Three shots of Spirit Annihilation were ready to be released at any time.

Putting down the mask of this armor, Su Jingxing’s Essence Soul walked out of the small courtyard at the foot of the mountain and headed for the East Sea.

Only the Kaiyuan Prefecture of Yu Nation was close to the sea.

Giant Shark Island was located to the east of the Kaiyuan Prefecture, close to New Chu Nation.

The entire island’s area was slightly more than 100 square kilometers. There were no residents on the island, only some minerals.

The name, Giant Shark Island, did not come about because there were sharks around the island, but because the overall shape of the island resembled a shark.

In particular, the small mountain range in the center of the island was towering in a straight line, very similar to the sickle fin of a shark.

As a result, from the side, the entire island looked like a giant shark floating on the sea.

Because there were only minerals, almost no one visited Giant Shark Island in the past.

However, early this morning, before dawn, large ships or warships appeared on the sea and approached the island.

By the time the sun rose, many figures had already appeared on the small islands near Giant Shark Island.

Yu Nation, New Chu Nation, Hong Nation, Guang Nation, Yue Nation…

People from every country in the 13 countries of the Eastern Continent had come to watch today’s show.

A duel between Martial Sages…

Oh, no, two Martial Sages from opposing countries were having a meeting.

Just the thought of it was exciting, even if they didn’t get physical.

However, was it possible not to?

“I’m afraid the newly advanced Martial Sage of the Yu Nation doesn’t have much capabilities, right? Speaking of which, New Chu’s Martial Sage is also an old schemer. He’s clearly harboring ill intentions, inviting the Yu Nation’s Martial Sage to a banquet at this time.”

“What can we do? If the Martial Sage of the Yu Nation doesn’t come today, the New Chu’s Martial Sage will definitely keep his word and bring himself to the Yu Nation early tomorrow morning!”

“That’s why I said that New Chu’s Martial Sage Chu is too crafty. The Old Xiang Family has been plotting against the Yu Nation for so many years. They might really succeed this time.”

“That’s right. Once New Chu annexes the Yu Nation, the number one overlord nation in the Eastern Continent will appear. In the future, we’ll probably have to take cues from the Old Xiang Family.”

“Sigh…”

…

Near the Giant Shark Island, the martial artists from the major factions of the various countries gathered in groups and discussed animatedly.

On the coastline of the Kaiyuan Prefecture across the sea, early in the morning, countless citizens from the Kaiyuan Prefecture and the neighboring prefectures rushed to the beach in cars and carpools. They looked in the direction of the Giant Shark Island and waited excitedly, nervously, and blankly.

Over the past few days, under the guidance and publicity of the government, they learned that the existence of a Martial Sage not only represented the strongest group of experts on Earth Star, but they were also present in every country.

The significance of a Martial Sage was also announced. A Martial Sage was an indispensable martial spirit for a nation.

Finally, a subtle reminder was given that only with a Martial Sage would they not have to fear the barbarians in the Boundless Mountain Range.

There were also top experts among the barbarians that only Martial Sages could contend against.

With all these factors combined, the citizens of the Yu Nation had basically accepted the existence of the Martial Sage and sincerely worshiped and yearned for him.

It was only because Su Jingxing had yet to forge the Kingdom Defending Jade Seal, otherwise, he would certainly be able to produce several Saint Origin Fruits right now.

“Do you think our Martial Sage can win?”

“He will definitely win! So what if the other party is New Chu’s Martial Sage? I believe that the Martial Sage of the Yu Nation is not weaker than anyone!”

“That’s right, New Chu’s Martial Sage is ambitious. His scheme will never succeed!”

“Unfortunately, we’re too far away to see what our Martial Sage looks like.”

“Needless to say, he must be handsome and cool!”

“Shallow! Does a Martial Sage need to be handsome and cool? Just his temperament alone is unique in the world! However, it’s indeed quite unsatisfying to be so far away.”

“Hehe, you guys don’t understand. Those people went to the vicinity of the Giant Shark Island to witness history, but they forgot how terrifying the shockwaves released when Martial Sages fight are!”

“That’s right, that’s right. When Martial Sages makes a move, it will definitely be earth-shattering. Those people are so close, they won’t be able to escape then!”

“That’s right. Perhaps we will be implicated here too.”

…

Everyone discussed animatedly, the fighting spirit was high.

No one thought that the Martial Sage of the Yu Nation would be too afraid to appear.

What they were concerned about was whether the Martial Sage could win and how long he would take.

Under such an atmosphere, countless people stood by the sea and looked in the direction of Giant Shark Island.

From morning to noon, from noon to evening.

As the sun began to set, a ball of light comparable to the sun suddenly appeared in the distant horizon.

Whoosh——