The Thunder Emperor stood in midair, his gaze fixed on Su Li as he felt the powerful presence radiating from him.
It was an indescribable force, as if it could pierce the human soul and make it impossible to look away.
A surge of respect welled up in the Thunder Emperor's heart. He knew this was the bearing possessed only by true powerhouses.
Su Li's presence was filled with fearlessness, confidence, and resolve. He stood straight and tall, his gaze unwavering, without the slightest hesitation.
His eyes revealed an unwavering faith in the future and a hunger for battle, as if nothing could shake his will.
Admiration and respect filled the Thunder Emperor's eyes.
He understood that Su Li's strength and presence were so formidable that he could not help but be impressed.
In their clash just moments ago, the Thunder Emperor had felt the immense power radiating from Su Li. That terrifying strength had made him acutely aware of his own shortcomings.
Yet the Thunder Emperor felt neither fear nor the urge to retreat.
On the contrary, he believed that facing a powerhouse like Su Li would be a rare experience. He looked forward to learning more from their duel and improving his own strength and presence.
"It's time to end this, Thunder Emperor."
A trace of ruthlessness flashed through Su Li's eyes. The sword in his hand vanished in an instant, transforming into a sky full of gloomy energy.
His movements grew decisive and forceful, as if he had released all his power in a single moment. He leaned forward slightly, and his clenched fists radiated an immense aura, as if he meant to seize control of the entire Martial Arena.
"Secret Art: Samsara."
Su Li began to unleash the Great Samsara Art, his hands forming seals at lightning speed.
As he formed the seals, spiritual energy surged and flowed, and an invincible aura rippled outward. Every gesture brimmed with power and mystery, as if leaving invisible marks in the air.
The air around them began to condense, forming a colossal vortex of energy. It seemed like a bottomless black hole, endlessly devouring everything around it.
The powerful fluctuations it released made the Thunder Emperor's heart pound with fear. He could clearly sense the astonishing power contained within the vortex, a force that seemed capable of tearing apart anything and controlling the cycle of life and death.
As Su Li's hands shifted, the vortex began to shine with lights of every color.
The lights wove together in midair, forming a complex web that seemed to envelop all of space. Countless secrets of countless worlds appeared to be hidden within it, inviting anyone who saw them to delve deeper.
The web radiated boundless chaos energy, its aura dense and hazy, as if it could draw anyone into an ancient, mysterious world.
The Thunder Emperor seemed to hear a distant voice, low yet melodious, as if recounting an ancient tale.
Within the web, he seemed to see the shadows of countless worlds. They interwove, forming a vast universe.
He saw life being born and dying, time flowing onward, and all things entering the cycle of samsara. It all seemed to tell him just how powerful the vortex was: it could change everything and control everything.
The Thunder Emperor was a rising star among the Ten Fiends, gifted with extraordinary talent and immense strength. Yet at that moment, faced with Su Li's transformation, he could not help but be stunned.
He watched as Su Li's sword gradually vanished, turning into a sky full of gloomy energy. That aura pressed down on him with tremendous force.
It was more than a display of power; it was a threat that struck from the depths of the soul. The Thunder Emperor could clearly feel Su Li's aura growing stronger and stronger, as if it would swallow the entire Martial Arena—and him along with it.
A wave of panic rose in the Thunder Emperor's heart.
When he had fought Su Li moments ago, he had sensed that Su Li had been holding back and had not used his full strength. But now, he had never seen Su Li unleash such tremendous power.
The colossal vortex of energy and the web of light seemed to shatter the boundaries of space, inspiring awe at their mystery and might.
The Thunder Emperor began to wonder: just how much strength had Su Li concealed? How much more magical power had he yet to reveal?
The Thunder Emperor stared intently at Su Li, trying to find an answer in his eyes. But Su Li's gaze was resolute and unfathomable, as if nothing could shake his determination.
Meanwhile, the prodigies around the Martial Arena were stunned by the sight. Disbelief spread across their faces as they began to chatter among themselves.
The prodigies' voices rose and fell, but they all expressed the same amazement and reverence for Su Li. The scene was so shocking that words could not do it justice.
Sensing imminent danger, the Thunder Emperor immediately unleashed the Great Thunder Dao Art.
The Thunder Pool above his head instantly erupted into a frenzy. Lightning intertwined like a roiling sea, its tremendous power seemingly capable of tearing through the void and shaking the entire Martial Arena.
Thunder shook the heavens and earth as an aura of destruction swept across the entire Martial Arena.
It was an irresistible force that filled all who felt it with fear. A determined light shone in the Thunder Emperor's eyes as he prepared to counterattack with this power.
Suddenly, the Thunder Dragon he commanded transformed into a long purple sword wreathed in lightning.
The sword seemed to have been forged from the purest thunderbolts. Purple light flowed along its blade, and a mysterious, powerful aura radiated from it.
A blue gem was set into the hilt. It seemed to be the core of the Thunder Pool, shining with dazzling light.
"Fight!"
Purple lightning surged across the Thunder Emperor's body as he launched his attack with the force of a thunderbolt.
The Thunder Emperor vanished from his original position in an instant, leaving behind only an afterimage. He moved as fast as lightning, his actions impossible to follow.
The Thunder Sword in his hand blazed with dazzling lightning. It sliced through the air in an instant, crashing down toward Su Li with astonishing force.
Every swing of the sword was accompanied by a deafening thunderclap, as if proclaiming the Thunder Emperor's invincible might. Wherever its edge passed, lightning intertwined into a dazzling bolt, slicing everything in its path to pieces.
Su Li was struck again and again by the Thunder Emperor's attacks. Each bolt of lightning left him in agony.
His body was charred by the electricity, filling the air with a foul, burnt smell.
"Barely a tickle, Thunder Emperor. If you think an attack like that can defeat me, aren't you dreaming?"
Su Li threw a punch, sending the Thunder Emperor flying.
The Thunder Emperor's figure spun through the air, streaking across the sky like a bolt of lightning.
His swordplay was as swift and fierce as thunder and lightning, leaving onlookers dazzled. Every strike carried immense thunderous power, as if it would engulf the entire Martial Arena in lightning.
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