Emperor Piercing Wind Thrust

"How is this possible? How could you possess such a powerful Earth Rank Dou Technique as well?"

Gu Ming was so astonished he could hardly breathe. If he possessed such a powerful Dou Technique because his family had connections, then why did his opponent possess one of such power?

Although Yun Shenwei was the Senior Apprentice Brother among the younger generation of the Yun Lan Sect, that was all he was. He had not yet reached the point where the upper ranks of the Yun Lan Sect would provide him with an Earth Rank Dou Technique.

"Sorry, but I told you before that I have a master. He's an old man who roams the wilds, and he likes taking genius youths like me as disciples. Can't be helped—I was born talented, so my master treats me well. It's perfectly normal for me to have such a powerful skill."

Yun Shenwei casually made up an excuse. In truth, that was all he could say. Otherwise, if he stirred up such a huge commotion so easily, people would definitely investigate his background. That could easily lead to disaster. In this world, someone without a background could very easily become a target.

"That mysterious expert again?"

Pill King Gu He was filled with questions, wondering just who this so-called Reclusive Expert truly was.

The elders of the other families were equally baffled. By all reason, anyone capable within the Gama Empire should have been famous enough to be known by everyone.

"Could it be the Ice Emperor Hai Bodong, who disappeared many years ago?"

After thinking for a long time, Pill King Gu He finally arrived at that conclusion.

He remembered that, many years ago, Ice Emperor Hai Bodong had swept across the Gama Empire and ranked among the very strongest of its top ten experts. But later, it was said that he fought the Snake-People Tribe Queen, Medusa, and vanished afterward.

Although Hai Bodong's family had suppressed the matter, several other families had still heard the news.

Over these many years, the Gama Empire had not produced many more powerful experts. If the young man before them possessed such a formidable Earth Rank Dou Technique, it was very likely that Ice Emperor Hai Bodong had given it to him.

Pill King Gu He had a fairly good relationship with the Yun Lan Sect. He could still tell whether it was a Dou Technique from within the Yun Lan Sect.

"Fine. Today, you used an Earth Rank Dou Technique, and so did I. Let's settle this once and for all. Between you and me, only one person is destined to fight until the end."

Gu Ming had been somewhat flustered at first, but he was someone who had experienced many battles. He quickly calmed himself down.

I exchanged this skill from the Multiverse Shop at the last minute. I wonder if it's any good. I just hope I can bluff this guy.

Yun Shenwei looked calm and composed on the surface, but inside, he was panicking badly.

Exchanging for a powerful Earth Rank Dou Technique required a huge number of Hate Points, yet he did not have enough. He was therefore destined to be unable to exchange for a permanent Earth Rank Dou Technique.

However, the shop also offered temporary versions. They were many times cheaper, but could only be used for seven days or one month.

With no other choice just now, Yun Shenwei had exchanged for a temporary version. By that logic, he still had considerable concerns.

In his eyes, the permanent Earth Rank Dou Techniques should have been the most powerful. As for these time-limited ones, he was not sure whether they could unleash their full power.

Given the situation, he could only treat a dead horse as if it were alive. If he did not bring out a skill of the corresponding level, he would sooner or later lose today's battle. Besides, these people clearly did not want him to use the power of the Fighting God Flame.

Yun Shenwei himself did not particularly want to use the Fighting God Flame either. The main reason was that there were too many people watching. The wager between him and Pill King Gu He had clear terms agreed upon by both sides, but the people from the other families were different. If they saw it, they might secretly covet it. That would undoubtedly create great danger for him. Defeating the younger members of their families here was nothing much, because this was a normal competition. Where there was competition, there would be victory and defeat, winners and losers.

But if Yun Shenwei rashly used the Fighting God Flame within him, coupled with his earlier arrogant attitude, it would naturally arouse the jealousy of others.

"Let's decide this in one move."

At that moment, Gu Ming condensed the Dou Technique around him to its absolute limit. His arms had turned blood-red, clearly showing that this was his limit. It seemed that, for a single killing blow, he had given it his all.

"No choice. I can only give it a try."

Yun Shenwei knew there was no way back. Since he had started acting tough, he had to keep it up even if he had to crawl.

"Emperor Piercing Wind Thrust!"

Yun Shenwei swung his palm, and green wings appeared around him. In an instant, the air currents in the area seemed to accelerate. Within moments, his body soared into the sky, accomplishing something an ordinary Dou Master simply could not do.

"He's flying! Heavens, isn't that something only Dou Wang-level experts can do?"

Several senior members of the families could not help crying out in amazement at the sight. By all normal logic, cultivators below the Dou Wang realm could not fly!

"Whether you can fly today or not, and no matter what advantages your skill brings you, I will defeat you here. Not only for myself, nor for my uncle, but for my family."

When Gu Ming realized that his opponent had become far more troublesome, the pressure on him rose sharply. At that moment, he clenched his teeth and spat out a mouthful of blood. The attack he had been condensing changed once more.

A blood-red crocodile formed before him. Its enormous phantom looked as though some ancient creature had awakened, and its oppressive aura rivaled that of some true kings among magical beasts.

"So this is the pressure of an Earth Rank Dou Technique? It really is powerful. But my skill isn't weak either!"

Yun Shenwei could not help praising the blood-red crocodile his opponent had condensed. Of course, he still had great confidence in his own attack, so he too went all out.

Both sides quickly condensed their attacks to their utmost limits. Then, beneath the gazes of countless spectators, one on the ground and one in the sky, they collided like comets.

At that moment, the green shockwave and the blood-red shockwave were evenly matched. Both men gritted their teeth, neither willing to take a single step back.

"To produce such a powerful impact at such a young age—they truly are the outstanding talents of the younger generation."

Everyone present sighed in admiration, yet they remained fully focused, hoping to see clearly who would claim the final victory.