Chapter Seventy-Seven: One Against Two!

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Faced with the sudden appearance of Yang Yan and Liu Zhengqing, the expressions of Long Aodi and his two companions grew grim.

"Liu Zhengqing is mine. The two of you, deal with Yang Yan quickly!"

After a brief standoff, Long Aodi suddenly gritted his teeth, a fierce look flashing across his face as he addressed the other two.

Ye Xiulan and Lei Fengxing, upon hearing this, hesitated only for a moment before nodding fiercely in agreement.

At this moment, Sun Zhixin's spiritual power had been exhausted, leaving her unable to fight. Thus, as long as Long Aodi could hold off Liu Zhengqing, once Ye Xiulan and Lei Fengxing swiftly dealt with Yang Yan, the three of them could join forces to take on Liu Zhengqing!

Of course, this was nothing more than Long Aodi's own wishful thinking.

"I didn't expect to be underestimated..."

Seeing this, Yang Yan shook his head helplessly.

It was no wonder Long Aodi and his companions looked down on him. Though rumors of Yang Yan had been spreading like wildfire through Jinhuan City, many had exaggerated, painting him as some mythical figure.

Long Aodi and the others had always taken these rumors with a grain of salt, and since Yang Yan had not shown remarkable talent in the previous round of the spiritual body test, they believed that sending two cultivators of equal rank would suffice to deal with him.

Watching Ye Xiulan and Lei Fengxing lock onto Yang Yan, Liu Zhengqing threw them a look of "good luck."

He knew Yang Yan's strength all too well; Yang Yan had once defeated him, a peak third-level cultivator of the Sensing Spirit Realm, with only the strength of the second level. Though Liu Zhengqing himself had now advanced to the fourth level, Yang Yan had broken through as well. Even now, Liu Zhengqing did not have absolute confidence he could defeat Yang Yan.

"Go!"

With a furious shout, Ye Xiulan and Lei Fengxing’s faces turned cold, gripping their magical treasures as they charged at Yang Yan!

The 'Bamboo Shadow' staff, glowing green, and the 'Mountain-Splitting Axe', shining red, both surged with immense energy and the faint sound of wind and thunder as they came crashing down on Yang Yan!

"Clang!"

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At that moment, a streak of silver flashed before Yang Yan, Moonlight Frost leaping into his palm. Yang Yan gripped his longsword, water-aligned spiritual power surging in his body like waves, gathering onto the blade. With a sudden upward sweep, the silver sword collided violently with the 'Bamboo Shadow' and 'Mountain-Splitting Axe'!

"Clang! Clang!"

The clear ring of metal echoed as Lei Fengxing and Ye Xiulan stumbled back several steps before regaining their footing, their faces filled with shock!

Moments before, as their magical treasures clashed with Yang Yan's sword, they felt shockwaves like endless tides battering their bodies, churning their organs, their bones and muscles suffering a constant sting from the fierce vibrations. They nearly lost their grip on their treasures, almost dropping them!

"What... kind of attack is this?!"

Lei Fengxing and Ye Xiulan were clearly encountering this bizarre attack for the first time—far more intense than Sun Zhixin’s earlier strikes!

Sun Zhixin’s attacks, though unique, could be anticipated; as long as one was cautious, one could avoid being caught off guard. But Yang Yan’s strikes left them helpless—any contact, whether with their bodies or their treasures, brought that relentless, layered force, invading and wreaking havoc within, impossible to defend against!

Yet despite this, they forced themselves forward, for the calm-faced Yang Yan was already closing in, sword in hand.

"Clang! Clang! Clang..."

The crisp sounds echoed through the forest as Yang Yan moved with effortless grace, as if strolling through a garden, admiring flowers and moonlight. His wrist turned, sword flashing, and wherever Moonlight Frost passed, sharp, layered water-aligned energy followed, carrying an airy elegance and wild abandon.

In stark contrast to Yang Yan's calm and ease, Ye Xiulan and Lei Fengxing suffered greatly. Facing Yang Yan’s relentless assault, they dared not meet his blows head-on, wary of the vibrating force, only defending when absolutely necessary.

Lei Fengxing was especially frustrated; his bronze face flushed purple, veins pulsing like writhing worms at his temples, a terrifying sight.

He had always fought boldly and fiercely, renowned for his overwhelming power, never before forced so embarrassingly to dodge, unable to strike back!

"What are you two doing? Hurry up and finish him!"

From a nearby battle circle, Long Aodi shouted impatiently.

His strength lagged behind Liu Zhengqing’s, and though he possessed a special physique, Liu Zhengqing’s fifth-grade innate spiritual body of the metal attribute was equally formidable. Now, Long Aodi was clearly losing ground and could not hold out much longer.

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Yet, glancing at Ye Xiulan and Lei Fengxing fighting Yang Yan, he saw them only dodging and defending, not launching any attacks. Assuming they were deliberately conserving their strength, he hurriedly urged them on.

Upon hearing his shout, Lei Fengxing and Ye Xiulan exchanged glances, a fierce look appearing in their eyes. Gritting their teeth, they swung their treasures, forcing Yang Yan back, as spiritual power coursed through their meridians in a fixed pattern!

"Martial Techniques, is it... Perfect, I’ll defeat you both together!"

Lei Fengxing gripped his axe with both hands, wild fire-aligned spiritual power flooding his arms. Soon, the Mountain-Splitting Axe glowed as though seared red-hot, radiating waves of heat, distorting the air around it.

Ye Xiulan, meanwhile, channeled his power, green wood-aligned energy flowing like rivers into the Bamboo Shadow staff. After absorbing the energy, the green staff seemed to come alive, wood-aligned power swirling as a finger-thick verdant vine snaked out, growing and extending.

"Mountain-Splitting Slash!"

"Green Wood Vine Technique!"

Two fierce shouts rang out as Lei Fengxing and Ye Xiulan swung their treasures at Yang Yan. A nearly two-meter-long red axe shadow and the serpent-like green vine, bursting with unstoppable energy, shot toward Yang Yan!

"Excellent!"

Seeing the incoming attacks, Yang Yan felt no anger; instead, a surge of heroic spirit welled up within him, hot blood rushing from his throat to his mind!

"This is the perfect chance to test the power of that pale blue spiritual energy after I’ve reached the third level of the Sensing Spirit Realm!"

With that thought, Yang Yan no longer hesitated. His lips curled into a cold smile, and his right palm thrust forward!

A dazzling pale blue crystalline seal flew from Yang Yan’s palm, spinning and expanding in the wind. Finally, before the astonished eyes of Ye Xiulan and Lei Fengxing, it collided fiercely with the axe shadow and the green vine!

"Destruction Seal!"