Tragic Battle

Enveloped in the Lightning Force Field, Yi Yun felt a tingling sensation as a current brushed against his skin.

"I can't defeat you with speed, so I'll fight you head-on!"

Bai was enveloped in purple lightning, with thunder and lightning raging around him, and his clothes and hair were flying wildly with the lightning.

Setting aside speed, Bai's energy surged dramatically; at this moment, he was like a god controlling lightning in the clouds.

"Roar--!"

It was as if a terrifying Giant Beast was roaring inside Bai's body. Bai made his move; this was the first time he had gone all out.

The Black Light Sword swept through the divine lightning in the thunder domain, roaring as it slashed towards Yi Yun. These purple lightning bolts condensed to their extreme in the void, turning black. The black lightning bolts finally condensed into a phantom of a thunder beast several meters long!

The thunder beast was so lifelike, it was almost real. Its appearance resembled a black tiger, and it pounced on Yi Yun.

"Lightning Strike!"

Wherever the black thunder beast passed, the Purple Tungsten Steel ground was completely melted, turning into molten iron.

Such power left all the spectators in the arena holding their breath.

As the black thunder beast attacked, Yi Yun's entire body Radiant Sun True Qi, and the phantom of Tanggu Fusang Tree appeared behind him.

Yi Yun knew very well that Bai's attack was extremely powerful, and because of the difference in cultivation, he simply could not withstand it with the <Tai'a Sacred Law> alone.

Call--

Within Yi Yun's body, the Pure Yang Spirit surged. Yi Yun pushed the Purple Crystal to its limit, and the Pure Yang Spirit frantically absorbed the Pure Yang Power in the surrounding environment. The Pure Yang Spirit, which had been burning quietly, was now like a sun radiating intense light.

The Pure Yang Spirit almost burst out of the Purple Crystal, and this scorching power surged into Yi Yun's limbs and bones like a tidal wave. Yi Yun felt as if his body was on fire.

The Thirty-two Sword Dao Characters: Man and Sword as One!

Yi Yun drew his blade, his body becoming one with the Sound Killing Blade, shooting out like a shooting star.

Boom!

The violent impact sent shockwaves slicing the Purple Tungsten Steel ground to pieces like sharp knives.

"Careful!"

Those martial artists who were relatively close to the Divine Desolation Stage Platform could clearly feel the terrifying sword Sword Qi. Even through the protective barriers, they felt immense pressure.

After their first direct confrontation, Yi Yun was shaken to his core. His hands felt numb.

He felt lightning surge into his body, the energy raging through Yi Yun's meridians. The white lightning possessed an inexhaustible power that even Pure Yang Power could not diminish.

Similarly, Bai was also suffering, as Yi Yun's sword energy was too sharp. Moreover, after comprehending the Sword Intent the Pure Yang Sword Palace, Yi Yun's vital energy gained an additional trace of immortality. This immortal power would unconsciously manifest itself even when Yi Yun did not use the Sword Intent of the Pure Yang Sword Palace.

Thus, within Bai's body, Yi Yun's Pure Yang Power burned fiercely like an inextinguishable flame, causing Bai pain all over his body.

The two retreated several dozen feet each. Their faces were pale, and their blood and qi were churning.

"Yi Yun!" Seeing Yi Yun's pale face and furrowed brows, Wen Yu, Chu Xiaoran, and the others became worried.

Bai is too strong!

Judging from the strength Yi Yun has shown so far, it will be very difficult for him to win this battle, and even if he does win, it will probably be a Pyrrhic victory!

In just one exchange, both Bai and Yi Yun suffered serious internal injuries.

Bai's injury is not a big deal, but Yi Yun's injury is a serious matter.

Keep in mind that behind Bai, there are ten warriors from the Cloud Dragon Divine Kingdom!

These people, though far inferior to Bai Feng Lin, were still quite strong. Relatively speaking, Murong Guang, who was previously defeated by Yi Yun with a single sword strike, would probably only rank in the middle among this group.

When Yi Yun dealt with Murong Guang, it seemed effortless, but in reality, it consumed a lot of his energy.

If he fights Bai Yi and then battles these people again, how much energy will he have left?

By then, Yi Yun might not be able to use his sword techniques anymore.

"What a fine blade! Such powerful Pure Yang Power!" As Bai spoke, his face flushed an unnatural red. He wiped the corner of his mouth, and a trace of blood flowed out.

His meridians were damaged in the direct collision with Yi Yun just now.

"However, you're not having an easy time either, are you? My lightning isn't so easily extinguished!"

Bai looked at Yi Yun, a smile spreading across his lips—the excited smile of someone who had met their match. This battle with Yi Yun was making him increasingly excited.

Opposite Bai, Yi Yun stared at Bai and slowly tightened his grip on the Sound Killing Blade.

The battle with Bai was indeed extremely difficult. Facing fifteen geniuses from the Cloud Dragon Divine Kingdom all by himself was ultimately too much for him!

If he were to unleash the Golden Crow Dharma Aspect Totem, Yi Yun believed that his own power would be completely drained in a very short time!

But how can one defeat Bai without using the Golden Crow Dharma Aspect Totem?

"Again!"

Bai shouted and attacked once again.

"Roar--!"

With another roar, the lightning beast formed from black lightning reappeared behind Bai.

The Thunder Beast was infused into the white-clad Black Light Sword, and the entire sword radiated a magnificent black light!

Bai leaped high into the air, and countless electric currents surged towards him like thick purple snakes. Within the Lightning Force Field, his power could be unleashed to its fullest extent!

Bai charged towards Yi Yun from above.

Yi Yun's pupils contracted as he held the Sound Killing Blade. Behind him, in addition to the phantom of Tanggu Fusang Tree, appeared vast stretches of corpses and seas of blood, resembling a Shura Killing Domain!

"Waaaaah--"

A series of ghostly wails, accompanied by scorching Pure Yang Flame, this power of almost opposite attributes was infused into the Sound Killing Blade. Yi Yun slashed upwards at Bai Yidao!

"The Thirty-two Sword Dao Characters: Slaughter as the Heart!"

Click!

The violent impact and extreme temperature caused the Purple Tungsten Steel ground beneath Yi Yun's feet to shatter and cave in, almost slamming Yi Yun into the Divine Desolation Stage!

However, Bai was also thrown back by this attack, his body flying back dozens of meters, spitting out a mouthful of blood in mid-air.

Boom!

Bai crashed heavily onto the Purple Tungsten Steel Wall outside the Divine Desolation Stage, denting the wall. He slid to the ground, braced himself against the Black Light Sword, and stood up, his eyes still gleaming with excited fighting spirit.

Yi Yun also leaped out of the pit in the Purple Tungsten Steel, his Sound Killing Blade pointing diagonally at the ground, the tip trembling slightly.

At this moment, Yi Yun's Yi Yun body clothes were torn, revealing the soft lines of his muscles. However, Yi Yun muscles were now stained with blood and had several burn marks from the power of lightning.

Bai's attack this time was even stronger than before. It seemed as if he had compressed the power of the entire Lightning Force Field into this one sword strike, causing Yi Yun's blood and qi to surge!

Beneath the Divine Desolation Stage, all the spectators were silent. From the initial high-speed duel to the current head-on collision, the battle scene became increasingly intense, Yi Yun and Bai were injured more and more severely!

What will be the outcome of this battle?

"That felt so good!"

Bai was extremely excited; it seemed the more injured he was, the more excited he became. "In the younger generation, it's been a long time since anyone has let me fight so thoroughly."

As he spoke, his aura actually increased instead of decreasing!

It seemed that this injury was nothing to him.

"Huh!? Bai's aura is still increasing?" Everyone was astonished. They originally thought that the battle between Yi Yun and Bai would gradually become more peaceful as their strength was depleted, but now, judging from Bai's condition, it seemed that the battle would only become more and more intense!

"Bai still has more power he hasn't used yet, or rather, the excitement of fighting Yi Yun has caused all the hidden power within him to erupt."

"Bai hasn't even used the Dharma Aspect Totem yet!"

On the side of the Cloud Dragon Divine Kingdom, the people became excited.

In their view, although the final group stage was full of ups and downs and Yi Yun was an outlier, the result would not change.

Bai is the God of War of their Cloud Dragon Divine Kingdom. Putting Bai aside, there are many strong people among the other ten, and several of them are stronger than Jun Yue, after all, their age advantage is obvious!

"This madman..."

On the elders' platform, Cang Yan looked at Bai and muttered curses.

Even he had to admit that this battle was getting increasingly difficult. Bai was the type who grew stronger with each battle, and this kind of warmonger was the most troublesome!

"Cang Yan!" Just then, a voice transmitted through Yuan Qi rang in Cang Yan's ears. Cang Yan turned around and saw that it was the Lord of Tai'a Divine City.

"The outcome of this battle is still uncertain. If Yi Yun is defeated, you must intervene and rescue Yi Yun, ensuring he doesn't suffer any harm in his fight with Bai."

"Conversely, if Yi Yun defeats Bai, then our Overall Group Competition should end here. The remaining battles are essentially over; it's impossible to win them. In fact, some people might try to take advantage of Yi Yun, hoping to make a name for themselves in the Cloud Dragon Divine Kingdom. I don't want Yi Yun to be seriously injured by those petty villains."

Hearing the city lord's words, Cang Yan felt a warmth in her heart.

Cang Yan already regarded Yi Yun as half a disciple. Seeing that the Lord of Tai'a Divine City did not pursue the victory or defeat of the Overall Group Competition, but prioritized Yi Yun's life safety, Cang Yan was also grateful.

"I understand. With me here, I won't let anything happen to Yi Yun."

On the Divine Desolation Stage, Yi Yun and Bai stood ten feet apart.

Both of them sensed the other's strength.

"Yi Yun! I know you're worried about the battle ahead, but... I think your worries are unnecessary. Because if you don't go all out, you won't have the slightest chance of defeating me!"

"Even if you go all out, your chances of winning are slim. You can't use that sword technique; you have almost no chance of defeating me!"

Bai was very disappointed. He really wanted to see Yi Yun's swordsmanship and wanted to fight Yi Yun when Yi Yun was at his peak!

As Bai spoke, the phantom of the black thunder beast appeared behind him for the third time. "If possible, I would love to decide the champion of the final group of the Tai'a Divine Kingdom and the Cloud Dragon Divine Kingdom with a battle between you and me. Unfortunately, I don't have that decision-making ability. Giving you an hour to rest is already the limit!"

Bai Tanran said calmly, Yi Yun nodded, "I understand!"

Bai can only make decisions for his own battles; he cannot arrange for the others in the final group stage.

Bai lightly flicked the blade, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. "I'm already quite satisfied with our battle to this extent. To show my respect, I will now use my strongest move to defeat you!"

...(To be continued~^~)