Cloud-Rising Bell!
This was a high-grade Heavenly Venerable defensive dao treasure!
In that instant, the crowd below erupted into an uproar once more.
"I never expected Li Tianming to force Senior Sister Xing Yan to this point!"
"Her Nine-Star Divine Spear ranks among the very best in offensive power even across the entire outer sect, but defense has always been its one shortcoming."
"And that was precisely why, when she became Chief Governor, her elders bestowed the 'Cloud-Rising Bell' upon her to make up for that weakness."
"Normally, she is far too powerful to ever need this dao treasure, yet Li Tianming actually forced it out!"
At that moment, the Emperor's Battle Platform fell temporarily silent. Li Tianming did not press his attack again, while Xing Yan's chest heaved continuously. Clearly, this battle had not been easy for her!
Seeing that she had already suffered considerable injuries, Li Tianming took the initiative and asked gently, "Senior Sister, why not let me have this round? Your injuries have already affected your combat strength. There is not much point in continuing."
Yet Xing Yan wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth and chin with her sleeve, her gaze burning with fervor. "Just a minor injury. Let us exchange one more move. If I lose again, I will be completely convinced!"
She forcibly swallowed the metallic sweetness rising in her throat and straightened herself once more. Though she looked somewhat disheveled, her eyes remained incomparably resolute.
Seeing her persistence, Li Tianming's gaze blazed as well. "Then as Senior Sister wishes—let us fight again!"
"I truly underestimated you and suffered a huge loss as a result. But from here on, I am going all out." Battle intent surged in Xing Yan's eyes.
She stretched out a hand—
Smack!
The Nine-Star Divine Spear,