"Not bad at all, not bad at all, Xuanyuan Changfeng, who do you think will win?" Qin Fufeng began to gossip. As a Lord, his status was too high to casually speak with some unfamiliar junior disciples. Among the other three Lords, Peng Suoming was the quiet type with a stern face, and Qin Fufeng was unwilling to talk to him. Duan Tiande was Qin Fufeng's archrival, leaving only Xuanyuan Changfeng with whom he had a relatively good relationship.
"Just watch the competition calmly," Xuanyuan Changfeng said without even looking at him. He understood this junior well; he must not let him open his mouth, or it would be endless.
"Hmph, boring," Qin Fufeng muttered under his breath and shifted his gaze back to the arena.
At the same time, Thunderstorm and Duan Tiande were also whispering to each other.
"Master, who do you think will win?" Thunderstorm respectfully asked. He and Li Xun were from the same generation of disciples. Strictly speaking, although they were both direct disciples and holders of Cloud Tokens, Ye Tian's "status in the martial world" was somewhat lower than theirs.
In the past, Thunderstorm and Li Xun were the biggest rivals; both liked to show off and thus did not get along well.
However, when Ye Tian appeared, this situation changed. There is a saying that an enemy's friend is my friend.
Although Thunderstorm and Li Xun could not be considered friends, after Ye Tian's emergence, their grievances had indeed diminished significantly.
"It's hard to say. This person's progress is astonishingly fast," Duan Tiande said. Although he was praising him, there was a fierce glint in his eyes. The old face of Zhang Cang was also filled with hatred: "However, I still hope Li Xun can tear him to pieces!"
No one hated Ye Tian more than Duan Tiande because both of his precious sons had perished at Ye Tian's hands.
Moreover, this was not the end; he had no suitable reason for revenge.
The enemy of his family's destruction stood right before him. He clearly had the ability to easily eliminate him but could not bring himself to do it. This feeling was something that anyone would find difficult to bear.
"Master, rest assured. Even if Li Xun cannot defeat him, I will take his life in the future during the sect competition and avenge my two junior brothers!" Thunderstorm said fiercely, his face filled with malice.
His voice was low and slow, almost word by word, indicating that Thunderstorm not only wanted to please Duan Tiande but also harbored deep hatred for Ye Tian.
At the moment Thunderstorm spoke, he completely failed to notice that Cold Moon was watching him with a detached gaze from a diagonal position. She had guessed Thunderstorm's words from his lip movements, and at that moment, the last connection in her heart was completely severed.
Boom!
A loud noise reverberated through the Square Area, causing the entire Arena to tremble violently. Ye Tian and Li Xun were both sent flying.
They each retreated over ten feet before finally coming to a stop.
This round of confrontation came to a temporary halt. From their expressions, it was clear that neither had gained an advantage over the other.
However, judging by their faces, Li Xun had lost psychologically. Shock was clearly evident on his face.
"Three-stage Martial Sovereign, when did you reach this level?" Li Xun asked, not hiding his surprise.
Ye Tian did not answer but instead countered with a question: "In at most three days, will you be able to break through to five-stage Martial Unity Definition?"
Li Xun nodded, feeling a renewed sense of astonishment. Ye Tian's sensitivity of perception was even stronger than his own at the peak of four-stage Martial Sovereign.
And it was not just by a little.
"Now you can show your true abilities, right?" Ye Tian stared at Li Xun, knowing that during their previous exchange, Li Xun had not used his most proficient martial arts.
"You indeed have the qualifications, and I have never doubted that. However, you expect me to give my all without showing your full strength?" Li Xun replied with a cold smile tinged with anger.
"I don't want the fight to end too quickly," Ye Tian responded coldly. It was no exaggeration to say that with Thunder Prison Eternal Induction, if he wanted to resolve the matter with Li Xun at the fastest speed, it would be over within the time it takes for an incense stick to burn.
"Then I'll play with you for a while!"
With that, Li Xun charged forward again. This time, he chose to engage in close combat, striking quickly against quick strikes.
Martial Arts of the Battle Body was precisely Li Xun's forte. Coupled with his outstanding martial arts comprehension, its power was certainly not to be underestimated.
In the blink of an eye, Li Xun closed in on Ye Tian, and at the same time, a dazzling blue light shone around him. Surrounded by this blue light, Li Xun emanated a chilling aura.
"This is Mystic Level Two's Martial Arts of the Battle Body, known as 'Cold Spirit True Meaning.' I didn't expect it to be executed by Li Xun with power almost approaching Mystic Level Three Martial Arts."
"Look! Ye Tian is going for a strong attack again!"
Hearing the shout, they saw Ye Tian unleash Stormy Winds and Thunder once more. Li Xun appeared as if encased in mysterious ice as he threw a punch.
The momentum of this punch was like rolling thunder; a golden lightning coiled around his arm from shoulder to fist, striking out with tremendous force.
Li Xun let out a cold laugh and swept his left palm diagonally, meeting it with a blue Chill.
In the life of Bang, Golden Thunder collided with Chill, and then, the two forces transformed into something tangible. As Golden Thunder shattered Chill, it was also frozen, ultimately breaking apart into countless ice crystals.
At the moment of their clash, Ye Tian and Li Xun engaged in close combat. However, something unexpected happened. When Ye Tian's fist struck Li Xun's body, Li Xun did not choose to block or evade; instead, he let his arms drop and stood still, waiting.
Ye Tian frowned slightly. He knew that Li Xun must have some confidence to act this way, but once the punch was thrown, there was no way to hold back. Even if this was a trap set by Li Xun, he could not afford to lose momentum.
Bang!
The punch landed squarely on Li Xun's chest.
Immediately after, Li Xun was sent flying backward; however, Ye Tian seemed to be pulled along with him.
Many people present gasped in surprise. Lacking sufficient strength, they could only see the surface and assumed that Ye Tian had knocked Li Xun away with a single punch.
But the reality was different. Figures like Xuanyuan Changfeng and Qin Fufeng could see through the situation.
At the moment Ye Tian's fist made contact with Li Xun's body, a thin layer of blue ice armor instantly formed over Li Xun's chest. Although the armor appeared fragile, it effectively blocked Ye Tian's thunderous punch.
Moreover, it not only stopped the blow but also froze Ye Tian's fist. As for why he was sent flying, it was due to the sheer power behind Ye Tian's strike; although it did not inflict any substantial damage on Li Xun, the immense impact could not be absorbed.
During their simultaneous flight, they continued to engage fiercely.
Ye Tian had struck Li Xun with his left arm, and at that moment, a layer of blue ice crystals rapidly began to spread up his arm, intending to envelop his entire body.
At this moment, Li Xun began to attack Ye Tian frantically, wanting to keep Ye Tian occupied and unable to respond to Chill's freezing.
If it weren't for Ye Tian possessing Jujutsu, he would have no way to defend against Li Xun's onslaught with one arm incapacitated.
Crack, crack...
As he received the blows, Ye Tianqing clearly heard the sound of ice crystals freezing him. First, it was his arm, then his neck, and then it spread from his neck to his head and limbs, ultimately enveloping his entire body.
He felt his movements gradually slowing down; even the Crimson Dragon Golden Blood within him seemed to be on the verge of freezing.
Ye Tian did not dare to be careless. His mind raced as he activated the spiritual power from all six Spirit Pouches, quickly channeling it towards his limbs and bones.
Li Xun's Cold Spirit True Meaning was not only powerful but also bizarrely effective. Ye Tian had underestimated it and was caught off guard. The situation was urgent; if he could not break free from the ice in a short time, the likely outcome would be shattering into countless ice crystals!
"Li Xun, is this your signature skill?" Ye Tian said word by word while slightly alleviating the freezing effect with spiritual power.
"It can't be considered my signature skill, but it's one of my strongest moves," Li Xun felt confident, as half of his worries were lifted.
"Then you better show me what else you can do, and do it quickly," Ye Tian said as his arms were slightly drawn together.
Li Xun was startled, sensing that Ye Tian seemed about to make a significant move. He did not dare to be reckless and quickly recited a mental chant, causing brilliant light to emanate from his right palm.
"Have you ever heard of One Palm Determines the Universe?" Li Xun shouted in a deep voice.
In the distance, the faces of the Four Great Sect Masters changed slightly. One Palm Determines the Universe was a Profound Level fourth-grade martial art. It seemed ordinary, but the power of this palm strike was beyond imagination!
That being said, with Li Xun's current strength, if a Martial Sovereign were to be caught off guard by this palm strike, even if they did not die, their cultivation would be completely wasted!
"Have you heard of Thunder Prison Eternal Induction?"
As Li Xun spoke, Ye Tian's eyes suddenly shone with brilliance. He had already completed the incantation in his mind; as long as he thought about it, the Thunder Prison could be generated at any moment.
"Thunder Prison Eternal Induction?!" Upon hearing this name, Li Xun's movements became sluggish.
"Impossible! How could you possibly know Thunder Prison Eternal Induction?!" Li Xun naturally knew that this martial art was almost on par with Extreme Martial Arts and Thousand Clouds.
"Just a bit of understanding."
As soon as he finished speaking, a tremendous aura suddenly surged around Ye Tian. Above his head, amidst the rumbling sound of thunderstorm, dark clouds rapidly gathered.
"How is this possible?!" Li Xun shouted hoarsely.
As he yelled, countless golden Lightning Flashes struck down from the clouds, instantly enveloping an area three zhang in radius centered around the two of them.
From a distance, it looked like a prison sealed by golden Divine Thunder, exuding a pressure that seemed to come from the heavens.
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