Within the Heaven Mending Secret Realm, the winds and clouds abruptly shifted. A man in azure robes stepped forth, and the entire battlefield fell silent.
An unprecedented pressure weighed down upon Ning Chen and the others step by step. Within the Heaven Mending Secret Realm, the earth began to tremble faintly, as though it could scarcely bear this power beyond the mortal world.
"I am Qi Kuanglan."
His voice was light and calm, yet as heavy as a mountain, making it hard to breathe. Dust waves rose without wind, adding an even grimmer air of slaughter.
Across the three battlefields, Shenji, Lin Yuzhen, and the Moonlit Tower Master shook back their opponents. Their peripheral vision swept over the red-clad youth in the distant battle, and a trace of concern flashed through their eyes.
For the moment, they could not break away to help. Could Ning Chen withstand this man?
"One against one. Fair and just. No victory or defeat—only life and death."
Ning Chen raised a hand and pressed down on the Trapping Immortal Sword. Red light surged around him as he unleashed his cultivation to its fullest, stirring the winds and clouds.
"Very well. I grant it."
Qi Kuanglan raised a hand and answered calmly.
"Hah!"
Phoenix Essence surged into the heavens. The tie binding Ning Chen's hair shattered, and his long blood-red hair whipped wildly in the wind. Wave after wave of air rolled outward, making heaven and earth tremble.
For the first time since his rebirth, he gathered all his power. Sword lights shot forth one after another, crisscrossing between heaven and earth as the very cosmos changed color.
His figure vanished in an instant. When he reappeared, the battle had already begun. With a thunderous crash, the Immortal-Slaying Sword came down. Ultimate powers collided, and the