Chen Jianjun's battlefield was the most perilous. Alone with a single sword, he faced a level 97 and a level 95 Super Douluo.
The level 97 Qiu Family Douluo possessed the Shadow Twin Daggers Martial Soul. His figure flickered like a ghost, skilled in concealment and killing with a single strike. The level 95 opponent possessed the Lava Colossal Fist Martial Soul, with savage strength and formidable frontal assault capabilities. One was cunning, the other fierce; together, they were vastly more powerful.
"Seven Kill Sword Formation, rise!"
Chen Jianjun did not dare be careless in the slightest, immediately unleashing his powerful sword formation. The Seven Kill Sword split into over a hundred solid sword phantoms, arranging a domain of murderous sword intent around him and firmly protecting him at its center.
"Shadow Assault, Backstab!" The level 97 Shadow Douluo flickered, transforming into several black shadows that were impossible to distinguish between real and fake as they attempted to infiltrate the sword formation from different directions.
"Lava Burst Fist!" The level 95 Giant Fist Douluo roared as his fists became like red-hot branding irons. Carrying scorching heat and destructive force, they struck the outer perimeter of the sword formation again and again, trying to break finesse with brute strength.
"Hmph, cheap tricks!" Chen Jianjun's gaze was as sharp as an eagle's. He pointed the main Seven Kill Sword forward. "Sword formation, shred them!"
Sword energy crisscrossed within the formation, instantly slicing and shredding the Shadow clones attempting to infiltrate it. Yet the Shadow Douluo's true body was extremely cunning, always finding a tiny gap within the impenetrable net of swords and slipping away like a loach. His poisoned dagger would occasionally stab out from unbelievable angles, forcing Chen Jianjun to divide his attention to deal with him.
Outside, the bombardment of the Lava Colossal Fist made the entire sword formation tremble violently. Every punch was like a heavy hammer striking Chen Jianjun's mind. He had to constantly expend Soul Power to maintain the formation while precisely controlling the sword energy against the internal assassinations. The drain on both his Soul Power and mental strength was enormous.
"I can't keep defending!" Chen Jianjun's thoughts raced, and a flash of resolve appeared in his eyes. He suddenly poured most of his Soul Power into the main sword, causing the sword formation's power to surge. He forcibly drove the Shadow Douluo back several steps, temporarily slowing his harassment.
"Seventh Soul Skill, Martial Soul Avatar!"
"Ninth Soul Skill, One Sword Across Worlds!"
Seizing that brief opening, Chen Jianjun unleashed his strongest attack! The Seven Kill Sword Avatar and the blood-red ninth soul ring lit up simultaneously. A threadlike crimson sword aura, condensed to the absolute limit and seemingly capable of cleaving space itself, ignored the distance between them and abruptly appeared before the level 95 Lava Colossal Fist Douluo, who was attacking the sword formation with all his might!
The Giant Fist Douluo had never expected Chen Jianjun to dare launch such a fierce counterattack while at such a disadvantage, much less target him directly! In his haste, he only had time to cross his lava-infused arms in front of himself.
"Pfft!"
Blood burst forth! The sword aura of One Sword Across Worlds directly severed one of his lava arms and carved a bone-deep wound across his chest! Scorching, magma-like blood sprayed into the air!
"Aah!!" The Giant Fist Douluo let out a miserable scream, and his aura instantly weakened by more than half.
"Fifth Brother!" The Shadow Douluo was both shocked and enraged. His attacks became even more frantic as he tried to restrain Chen Jianjun and prevent him from continuing the pursuit.
Chen Jianjun had landed his blow, but he did not dare pursue. That ninth soul skill had consumed an enormous amount of power, so he immediately withdrew his sword and resumed defending. His face was slightly pale, but his gaze remained sharp. Though he had failed to kill his opponent, severely wounding one of them greatly reduced the pressure on him. What had once been a precarious struggle to hold them back became barely sustainable, and he could even launch occasional counterattacks. The situation had finally stabilized.
Li Yuanhui, the family head, fought a battle of blood and fury.
He faced two level 94 Qiu Family Titled Douluo alone. One possessed the Wind Demon Wolf Martial Soul and was incredibly fast, while the other possessed the Darksteel Shield Martial Soul and had astonishing defenses. One focused on attacking and harassing, while the other focused on defense and restraint. Their coordination was seamless.
"Sky Phoenix Halberd Art, Phoenix Dances Across the Nine Heavens!"
Li Yuanhui poured all the grief and rage in his heart into the Sky Phoenix Halberd. As his halberd art unfolded, it was like a Divine Phoenix spreading its wings. Blazing flames surged skyward, and the scorching halberd winds dyed the night sky red. Ignoring his own exhaustion, he fought as if risking his life. Each strike was faster and heavier than the last.
Relying on his speed, the Wind Demon Wolf Douluo continuously circled Li Yuanhui, seeking an opening as blades of wind shot toward Li Yuanhui's vital points. Meanwhile, the Darksteel Shield Douluo stood like a rock, his enormous shield always arriving in time to block Li Yuanhui's deadly strikes aimed at his companion.
"Get out of my way!" Unable to break through for so long, Li Yuanhui grew increasingly anxious. With a fierce halberd strike, he forced back the Wind Demon Wolf, then poured all his Soul Power into the Sky Phoenix Halberd. Golden-red flames gathered around its shaft, forming a lifelike phoenix of fire!
"Eighth Soul Skill, Sky Phoenix World-Burning Strike!"
The flaming phoenix released a shrill cry and, carrying a terrifying heat capable of burning all things to ashes, ignored the slippery Wind Demon Wolf and crashed directly into the indestructible Darksteel Shield!
"Darksteel Bastion, Absolute Defense!" The Shield Douluo also sensed the fatal threat. He injected all his Soul Power into the shield, causing black light to blaze across its surface as patterns emerged, as though it had become one with the earth.
"Boom—!!!"
The flaming phoenix collided head-on with the Darksteel Shield! A deafening explosion resounded through the heavens as violent waves of fire and shockwaves spread outward in a ring, forcing even the Wind Demon Wolf, who had been trying to approach for a sneak attack, to retreat again and again.
When the light faded, the Darksteel Shield Douluo's face was deathly pale, blood trickling from the corner of his mouth. Clear cracks had appeared across the Darksteel Shield he had been so proud of, showing that it had suffered considerable damage. Li Yuanhui's aura was somewhat unstable as well, but his fighting spirit burned even brighter. Seizing the instant when his opponent's defense had been broken and his mind shaken, he turned the Sky Phoenix Halberd into a streak of light once more and thrust it straight toward his opponent's chest!
"Fourth Brother, watch out!" The Wind Demon Wolf Douluo cried out in horror and rushed over desperately to save him.
Facing two opponents alone, Li Yuanhui had finally begun to gain the upper hand through sheer bloody courage and a reckless, life-risking style of combat!
As for the battlefield where Li She Long, Li Tiancheng, Li Tianji, and Li Changlong faced four ordinary Titled Douluo from the opposing side—one level 94, one level 93, and two level 92—it was far more chaotic, though each had their own strengths.
Li She Long, at level 94, faced another level 94 Qiu Family Douluo. The two were evenly matched, Snake Lance against ghost-headed saber, fighting to an indecisive stalemate as forceful energy burst in every direction.
Li Tianji faced a level 92 Titled Douluo, Sky Phoenix Halberd against Bloodthirsty Wolf. Neither side could gain the advantage as they traded blows.
Li Tiancheng faced a level 93 Titled Douluo.
Li Tiancheng's ninth soul ring came from a ninety-thousand-year Frenzied Rift Rhino. With its focus on brute force and ferocity, combined with his high-level ninth soul skill, he forcibly suppressed Qiu Tianxie, the Qiu Family's level 93 Titled Douluo. Qiu Tianxie was already relatively old, and under Li Tiancheng's suppression, he encountered danger several times.
Li Changlong, at level 92, faced another level 92 Qiu Family Douluo. Relying on the Beast King Martial Soul's powerful physique and savage fighting style, he did not fall behind at all. His Darkgolden Claw repeatedly clashed with his opponent's Martial Soul, producing the ringing sound of metal striking metal. His combat style was the most brutal and direct.
Above the entire Li Family estate, the radiance of soul skills bloomed, collided, and vanished like the most dazzling yet most dangerous fireworks of a festival. Rumbles, explosions, clashing weapons, furious roars, and screams intertwined into a bloody and cruel symphony of war.
The night was still long. Blood still flowed.
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