The void trembled, and light shadows scattered in every direction.
A cold gleam flashed in Bei Ming's eyes. With a leap, he brought the Hongmeng Measuring Ruler down once more.
"Bang!"
The Ruler Shadow struck Laozi squarely across the back.
This blow finally knocked Laozi off balance. His blood and qi churned in his chest, and he suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, scarlet droplets scattering through the void.
The formation collapsed, and the majestic formation light between Heaven and Earth faded. The many Spirit Treasures returned one after another to Bei Ming's side.
His robes fluttered fiercely as he stood alone in the air, his aura as steady as ever, as though the fierce battle just now had drained none of his strength.
Laozi, on the other hand, had gone pale, his breathing ragged. Leaning on the Panlong Bian Guai, he barely managed to steady himself. His aura was clearly unstable, and his injuries were far from light.
"Big Brother!"
Yuanshi and Tongtian's expressions changed drastically. They hurried forward and came to Laozi's side.
Nüwa moved to Bei Ming's side and quietly watched the situation unfold.
Bei Ming clasped his fists and said respectfully, "Senior Brother, thank you for yielding."
Laozi took a deep breath, took out the Purple Gold Gourd, and poured out several medicinal pills to swallow.
Once the medicinal power spread through him, the rise and fall of his chest gradually eased, and his aura settled somewhat.
Laozi raised his hand in return. Though his face was somewhat pale, he had not lost his composure as he said calmly:
"Junior Brother Beiming, your cultivation is profound. Your elder brother admires you."
Although losing to his junior brother inevitably left him displeased, with Laozi's self-restraint, he would not show it on his face.
If he admitted