Novel Full Chapter 115: Frist Move!
Chapter 115: Frist Move!
Li Yun also understood that although there was only a single minor realm separating Ye Beichen’s fifth level of the Xiantian Realm from Zhang Lang’s sixth level of the same realm, the gap in their true strength was vast. Zhang Lang was far stronger than Ye Beichen by an overwhelming margin. This difference stemmed from many factors.
Zhang Lang had most likely cultivated a low grade profound rank cultivation art, or perhaps even a middle grade profound rank one, and his martial techniques were likewise at low grade or middle grade profound rank. These foundations alone were enough to place him above Ye Beichen and nearly every other genius who had entered the Eternal Sky Secret Realm.
Seeing the excitement burning in Li Yun’s eyes, Zhang Lang quickly understood the stubborn resolve behind it and chose not to say anything further. The two stood facing each other, their expressions calm and steady, as if the world around them had fallen silent.
“Are you ready?” Zhang Lang asked in an indifferent tone.
“I am ready,” Li Yun replied. He cupped his fists respectfully and spoke in a deep and steady voice. “Please enlighten me, Senior Brother Zhang Lang.”
“In that case, prepare to receive my first move.”
Zhang Lang’s voice sounded unhurried and composed. The moment his words fell, his body trembled almost imperceptibly, as if he had done nothing at all. In the next instant, an overwhelming surge of qi erupted from within him like a roaring tidal wave. The immense aura spread outward, filling the entire area with crushing pressure.
A low, buzzing resonance filled the air.
Zhang Lang was undoubtedly a true genius. Although his cultivation was only at the sixth level of the Xiantian Realm, the strength he commanded was already enough to contend with an expert at the seventh level.
The qi aura he released alone was sufficient to make a third level Xiantian Realm martial artist struggle just to breathe. Under that terrifying pressure, the ground itself trembled violently, as if unable to endure the weight of his presence.
“So strong.”
As Zhang Lang’s aura washed over him, Li Yun felt his heart sink, as though an enormous mountain had suddenly descended upon his shoulders. The pressure was suffocating, yet he did not retreat. He clenched his fists at once, lowered his stance, and leaned his body slightly forward. A fierce and restrained aura slowly spread from his slender frame, and in that moment, he resembled a leopard poised for the hunt, calm yet explosive, ready to unleash terrifying power at any instant.
“This brat Li Yun is clearly worlds apart from Senior Brother Zhang Lang, yet he still dares to make a three move agreement. He really does not know his own limits.”
High in the air, the disciples of Martial Ascension Gate watched the battle below with focused gazes. Ling Chong folded his arms across his chest and sneered coldly at Li Yun before speaking in a mocking tone.
“Tell me, how many moves do you think this overconfident Li Yun can last before being defeated by Senior Brother Zhang Lang?”
“Although Li Yun only seems to be at half step Xiantian Realm, the strength he showed when fighting Lu Changsan was far beyond that level,” Wang Yunyun replied calmly. “Even a fourth level Xiantian Realm expert might not be his match. With that kind of strength, I believe he can at least endure Senior Brother Zhang Lang’s second move.”
“I think so as well,” Gao Shan added in agreement.
“Hmph. You are all giving him too much credit,” Ling Chong said with a scornful smile. “In my opinion, he will not even be able to block the first move.”
At that moment, seeing Li Yun fully assume his combat stance, a sharp light gathered within Zhang Lang’s eyes. He let out a low shout and swiftly formed a hand seal before thrusting a finger toward the air.
“First Move. Profound Spirit Sword Finger.”
In an instant, a vast surge of qi erupted from his fingertip, condensing into a blazing beam of energy.
Whoosh.
The qi beam tore through the air as it shot straight toward Li Yun. Midway through its flight, it transformed into a qi longsword, its form sharp and well defined. An overwhelmingly sharp aura burst forth from it like a raging storm. Under the assault of that terrifying sharpness, the surrounding air visibly cracked, as if it were being sliced apart.
Such a strike would be extraordinarily difficult for even a fifth level Xiantian Realm expert to withstand.
Zhang Lang’s words had not been empty. He had no intention of showing Li Yun even the slightest mercy.
Zhang Lang had used Profound Spirit Sword Finger before, yet the power behind it now was several times greater than anything he had displayed earlier. The sense of danger crashing toward him made Li Yun’s pupils shrink violently.
He did not dare hesitate for even a moment. He rapidly formed hand seals for the fourth tier secret art and let out a sharp shout as he prepared to meet the attack head on.
“Golden Overlord Seal!”
As Li Yun’s shout faded, a surging wave of qi burst forth from his palm, carrying an overwhelming brilliance of golden light. That golden radiance swept across the sky, and within the air, enormous seals of condensed golden light rapidly took shape. Each seal was vast and imposing, resembling towering mountains formed entirely from pure qi.
A deep rumble echoed through the surroundings.
Li Yun then thrust his palm forward, and all the golden light seals trembled at the same time. Driven by violent power, they streaked through the air one after another, leaving behind dazzling trails of golden light as they smashed toward the approaching qi longsword. Wherever they passed, the surrounding air could not endure the pressure and exploded repeatedly.
The disciples of Martial Ascension Gate could not help but feel shaken by the sight before them.
What truly stunned them was not the technique itself, but the fact that Li Yun, with only half step Xiantian Realm cultivation, was capable of unleashing such a terrifying offensive. Apart from Zhang Lang and the other four masters present, it was likely that no disciple of Martial Ascension Gate could withstand a move of this level.
Boom.
Under countless shocked gazes, the golden light seals crashed head on into the qi longsword. A deafening roar erupted instantly, followed by a shockingly violent wave of energy that surged outward from the point of impact like a raging tide.
Bang. Bang. Bang.
Despite the ferocity of the Golden Overlord Seal, it was still not enough to stop that incomparably sharp qi longsword.
After several moments of intense collision, the golden light seals proved as fragile as soft clay. One after another, they were pierced through, torn apart, and shattered by the qi longsword.
Pfft.
After breaking through the final seal, the qi longsword did not slow in the slightest and continued straight toward Li Yun. Its speed was terrifying. Only a faint blur of light flashed through the air before it appeared directly in front of him.
“Golden Battle Body!”
Li Yun activated the Golden Battle Body Art to the fourth stage without hesitation and barely managed to catch the qi longsword with both hands before it could pierce his chest.
Bang.
But even then the force carried within the qi longsword was overwhelming. Li Yun was blasted backward his body skidded through the terrain, yet he did not loosen his grip even as his body was driven back again and again across the ground.
After holding the qi longsword tightly with his bare golden hands for several tense seconds, the condensed energy finally lost its form.
The blade dissolved into pure qi particles and slowly dispersed into the air.
Only then Li Yun’s body came to a stop.