Yet such intimidating might made their hearts tremble wildly.
Golden Spirit Holy Mother, Turtle Spirit Holy Mother, Zhao Gongming, and the other Jie Sect disciples all broke into a cold sweat for Daoist Duobao.
Within the Chan Sect, disciples such as Guang Chengzi and Chijingzi were all utterly shocked.
This was a battle between experts?
This was the strength of a peak Golden Immortal?
Boom!
The might of thunder continuously battered the lotus dais.
A brilliant azure light suddenly flared from the lotus dais, spreading outward in rippling waves.
In an instant, it scattered the endless thunderbolts.
Cough, cough!
Xuan Du's expression changed drastically, and he could not help retreating several steps.
When the azure lotus dais dissipated, Daoist Duobao remained completely unharmed.
This left all the disciples stunned.
While the Jie Sect disciples were all overjoyed, the Chan Sect disciples wore grim expressions.
Xuan Du's face was ashen as he said to Daoist Duobao, "Junior Brother Duobao, your techniques are truly extraordinary."
As the First Disciple of the Human Sect, he had still been unable to withstand Daoist Duobao.
Xuan Du was deeply unwilling to accept it.
"Haha, Daoist Duobao, you let me win!"
Daoist Duobao replied with an unhurried, carefree expression.
This was not a battle to the death, but primarily a discussion of the Dao.
Thus, they stopped at the proper point.
"If Daoist Duobao had not gone easy on me, I fear I would have been defeated."
Daoist Duobao said with a false smile.
Xuan Du gave a soft snort and said, "Junior Brother Duobao, you are far too modest."
With that, he retreated.
At the pinnacle of the Sky Dome, Sect Leader Tongtian smiled slightly and said, "Elder Brother Taiqing, Xuan Du performed quite well in this discussion of the Dao."
Saint Taiqing smiled. "Had I not altered his Dao body, he would have long since been defeated by Duobao!"
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"Even so, I see that Gu Changsheng is already close to possessing the foundation of an innate divine demon. Junior Brother Yuanshi, you have truly found a treasure."
Haha!
Upon hearing this, Yuanshi could not help but laugh.
"Senior Brother Taiqing, you flatter him. Though he is close to having the foundation of an innate divine demon, Duobao is no weaker."
Sect Leader Tongtian looked at Yuanshi and smiled. "This child is indeed exceptional. I wonder how much of my Dao of formations he has comprehended."
"From my Dao lecture, he comprehended the divine ability Fetus Transformation and Form Change. With such heaven-defying comprehension, and having received your true teachings, he will surely achieve great things in the future!"
Saint Taiqing once again spoke of Gu Changsheng.
Seeing the emotion in his senior brother's expression, Primordial Heavenly Venerate could not help but be surprised.
Compared to him, Senior Brother Taiqing advocated nonaction.
Yet now, he was so moved because of Gu Changsheng.
This showed that his disciple truly possessed extraordinary talent.
Sect Leader Tongtian also praised him, causing Primordial Heavenly Venerate to reveal a proud expression.
In truth, the Three Pure Ones did not care much about victory or defeat.
As Saints, they had long since taken such matters lightly.
However, having a disciple acknowledged was still a joyful thing.
Therefore, Saint Taiqing, who had always embraced nonaction, did not care in the slightest about Xuan Du's defeat.
As the Three Pure Ones praised Gu Changsheng,
Gu Changsheng, who had watched Xuan Du lose, walked forward.
Daoist Duobao also knew that it was time for Gu Changsheng to take the stage.
"Brother Changsheng, would you care to discuss the Dao?"
After briefly regulating his breath, Daoist Duobao spoke to Gu Changsheng.
Gu Changsheng instantly became the center of attention.
The disciples of the Three Sects all looked over.
"Senior Brother Duobao even defeated Xuan Du. Gu Changsheng will naturally lose as well."
"But Senior Brother Duobao has also expended quite a bit of mana. Gu Changsheng is being rather unscrupulous."
The Jie Sect disciples discussed it heatedly.
Golden Spirit Holy Mother called out, "Senior Brother Duobao, why not regulate your breath for a while?"
Daoist Duobao smiled upon hearing this. "There is no need for me to regulate my breath!"
He revealed an extremely arrogant expression.
Gu Changsheng shook his head with a smile. "Daoist Duobao, if you do not regulate your breath, then if I win, would that not make my victory dishonorable?"
The Jie Sect disciples were shocked, while the Chan Sect disciples were excited.
Guang Chengzi called out, "Indeed, it would be better to regulate your breath first."
Juliusun, Daoist Cihang, and the others, however, became even more displeased with Gu Changsheng.
Daoist Randeng fixed Gu Changsheng with a cold gaze.
Was this brat merely spouting wild nonsense?
Xuan Du regulated his breath for a few moments. Upon hearing Gu Changsheng's words, he revealed a gratified expression.
"Brother Changsheng's comprehension and talent surpass mine. He will certainly win."
Turtle Spirit Holy Mother could not help but say coldly, "Fellow Daoist Changsheng, you think too highly of yourself."
Chijingzi sneered heavily. "Even a furred and horned creature dares speak of my senior brother?"
Turtle Spirit Holy Mother was nearly driven mad with rage.
Daoist Duobao waved his hand and said, "I have heard that Fellow Daoist Changsheng's foundation is already close to that of an innate divine demon. Today, I shall seek your guidance."
Seeing his arrogant expression, Gu Changsheng said in a low voice, "Very well."
As he spoke, Daoist Duobao's data was already laid bare before him.
"Name: Daoist Duobao"
"Realm: Great Perfection Golden Immortal!"
"Combat Power: 189000"
"Status: Excellent essence, qi, and spirit!"
Seeing that Daoist Duobao's combat power had reached such a level, Gu Changsheng was somewhat astonished.
He was only one step away from entering the Grand Unity Golden Immortal realm.
Daoist Duobao's loss of combat power had naturally come from expending some strength during his great battle with Xuan Du.
Gu Changsheng then glanced at his own data.
"Name: Gu Changsheng"
"Realm: Late-stage Golden Immortal!"
"Combat Power: 165000"
"Status: Full!"
Gu Changsheng smiled slightly.
Although his cultivation was still quite far behind Duobao's,
with his essence, qi, and spirit at their peak, defeating Duobao might still be possible.
Although Daoist Duobao said he would not regulate his breath, he nevertheless did so.
At this moment, his eyes became incomparably profound, while the mana around him became immensely dense.
Gu Changsheng sensed it, and a trace of coldness flashed through his eyes.
"Brother Changsheng, let us begin!"
"Good!"
The moment Gu Changsheng and Daoist Duobao finished speaking, boundless pressure instantly shook the surrounding lands.
The Jie Sect and Chan Sect disciples all retreated.
Some, fearing they would be caught in the aftermath, were about to draw their magical treasures.
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