However, he is now only half a step away from becoming Great Grandmaster, making it even more difficult than before to find an equally matched opponent!
Looking across the world, the only ones stronger than Lu Yulin at this moment are probably Great Grandmaster.
However, to fight Great Grandmaster would be tantamount to suicide!
Lin Qian happened to take that step as well.
But his path is different from Lu Yulin's. He doesn't necessarily need to find an equally matched opponent to fight in order to break through; he can simply leave.
Lu Yulin understood this, and also knew that with Lin Qian's lightness skill, if the other party wanted to leave, he wouldn't be able to stop him.
That's why Lin Qian was able to use a fight as a condition to prevent Lu Yulin from attacking the Yi Province Militia after he lost.
As for Lin Qian, since he lost, he naturally left his life behind!
"My battle with Lin Qian is off-limits to everyone!"
Lu Yulin called out and dismounted to walk towards Lin Qian.
He knew that Lin Qian's mounted combat was inferior to his infantry combat, and he didn't intend to take advantage of that, because what he wanted was a thoroughly enjoyable battle!
Lin Qian also dismounted and walked forward with his spear in hand.
The two were about ten steps apart.
"Please!"
Lin Qian lowered his spear, his mind shifting from a boiling state to an icy calm.
But his imposing presence only grew stronger; he stood there like the eye of the ocean, unfathomable and profound!
Looking at Lin Qian like this, Lu Yulin's eyes ignited with fighting spirit:
"Please!"
[White Qilin] VS [Snow Leopard]
The strongest battle below the Grandmaster level!
186. Transforming into a dragon soaring to the nine heavens, the Mad Osprey will not betray its master.
Outside Rong Province City, the sounds of fighting had subsided considerably by the time they reached this location.
Thousands of eyes were not on the city wall, but focused on the open space in front.
During their time at Mount Liang, Lu Yulin was undoubtedly the best in martial arts. However, if asked to name the second best, many would choose Lin Qian.
One was a martial arts champion, and the other was an instructor of 200,000 Imperial Guards; both were top-tier experts among First Rank masters.
Now, the former number one and number two of Mount Liang must determine a victor, a life-or-death struggle!
Lu Yulin and Lin Qian were about ten steps apart, and visible heat was rising from their armor.
Those in the front row, including Yan Xiaobing, could even faintly hear a series of muffled, thunderous sounds coming from the two men.
The two powerful figures hadn't even made a real move yet; they had only unleashed their Internal Skill, and the sheer force they generated was already awe-inspiring!
Lu Yulin strode forward, his imposing aura making Yan Xiaobing behind him feel as if he were seeing the once spirited number one martial arts master of Hebei Circuit again.
Lin Qian was not afraid and took the initiative to attack, sweeping his spear horizontally and creating a vortex-like gale.
Lu Yulin's spear moved like a dragon, and he met the attack with a sweeping motion of his own.
The two spears clashed, producing a sound that sent chills down your spine!
None of the experts present had ever witnessed Great Grandmaster in action, nor could they fathom the level of Great Grandmaster. This battle before them might be the pinnacle of their lives!
As soon as they exchanged blows, Lu Yulin felt the force coming from the other side like a vortex, threatening to engulf his spear and sweep it away.
His eyes lit up, and he thrust his spear upwards with a fierce motion, like a dragon emerging from the sea, breaking through all obstacles!
Both men and their weapons were one, the weapons moving with them. The two figures moved faster and faster, and their attack speed also increased.
The stones on the ground cracked and scattered as the two men trampled on them.
A fierce gust of wind whipped up dust, obscuring the figures of the two, as if a storm had been unleashed!
Lu Yulin unleashed his spear technique, the spear rising like a dragon, each thrust faster than the last. With each thrust, the shaft trembled, the power flowing from his feet to his hips, then twisting to the spear tip—
Completed in one go, forging ahead without hesitation!
The ambitious martial arts champion could only return home in disappointment.
The once invincible number one martial arts master was forced to become an outlaw.
Those long-smoothed edges and the youthful spirit buried deep in his heart returned to Lu Yulin on the night he killed Wu Yan!
The Lu Family Spear Technique embodies the concept of ascension and transformation, like a python turning into a dragon.
When Yan Xiaobing used it, it resembled a giant python coiling around, gentle and lingering; Lu Yulin's level was even higher, with the soaring and transforming qualities of a dragon, sharp and swift.
But the Jiaolong is not a real dragon.
Previously, Lu Yulin could only unleash the Lu Family Spear Technique to its highest level by using the momentum of the horse and the combined attack of the dragon and horse when riding a horse.
After resolving his inner conflict, even without the help of a horse, his spear technique was gradually transforming into the power of a true dragon!
The spear danced in his hands, its powerful movements resembling thousands of dragon shadows, enveloping Lin Qian.
Lin Qian's spear technique was like a deep-sea current, with the spear constantly spinning and the tip shifting left and right, making it unpredictable.
The two guns clashed, each impact sending sparks flying!
The former Instructor Lin's spear technique was fierce and domineering, unstoppable, and primarily offensive.
After his battle with Wu Shuangren, Lin Qian was inspired by the Yin-Yang unity of the "Cloud Tiger Seven Kills" technique, which allowed him to switch from offense to defense and elevate his spear skills to a higher level!
He remained on the defensive, his spear spinning with his body, the gale whipping up the surrounding grass and dust, forming a visible tornado around him.
Thousands of dragon shadows were enveloped, guided, and devoured by his spear's power!
However, in terms of defense alone, Lin Qian would absolutely not be able to defeat Lu Yulin in his current form.
At one point, he switched from defense to offense, firing shot after shot like a surging river, layer upon layer, constantly pushing the power of his gun technique upwards!
Martial arts techniques like the Stacking Waves and Four- Stacking Waves would at best be considered Third Rate in the martial arts world, but the spear technique Lin Qian was currently displaying had reached a completely different level—
Like a dam bursting, a torrent of millions of acres bursts forth, crashing into the enemy before it!
From extreme hardness to extreme softness, and then from extreme softness back to extreme hardness—this is the spear technique Lin Qian displayed today after his enlightenment, under a completely new state of mind!
Looking back suddenly, the mountains are still mountains, and the water is still water.
Hahahahahaha--
Amidst the billowing dust, Lu Yulin's hearty laughter echoed.
"Lin Qian, you really didn't disappoint me!"
The dragon's shadow surged upstream, crashing through layers of waves.
Today we brave the current for a thousand miles, all to ride the wind and transform into a true dragon!
On the Rong Province City, the sounds of fierce fighting were in full swing.
Xu Nanzhi leaped down from the wall and charged at Xu Rong with her sword in hand!
Xu Rong's personal guards blocked the way, forming a human wall of dozens of men.
Xu Nanzhi did not stop. Her movements were like walking on waves. She passed between the two spears, and with a flash of sword light, she accurately pierced the eye socket of a guard!
She dodged a slashing blade to the side, then swung her sword back and plunged it into the eye socket of another guard.
Wu Shuangren's movement technique originated from the Cloud Tide Returning Wave Steps she taught him, but Wu Shuangren wanted to coordinate his movement technique with his swordsmanship. Although he was still flexible and versatile, he ultimately lost some of his lightness.
The Cloud Tide Returning Wave Steps is truly suited to swordsmanship.
At this moment, Xu Nanzhi sometimes turned to the side, sometimes leaned back, sometimes bent over, and sometimes her body was almost touching the ground... She shuttled back and forth in the flashing swords, and every sword thrust could penetrate the gaps in the armor to injure the enemy!
She perfectly combined her light and agile movements with the sharp and piercing sword strikes, creating gaps in the originally impenetrable wall of people.
She seized the opportunity and darted forward, her sword flashing as it pierced straight at Xu Rong!
Xu Rong had already put down the ox-horn bow in his hand and picked up a long sword to meet the enemy.
But after only a few exchanges, he broke out in a cold sweat and retreated repeatedly.
The guards around him rushed forward, risking their lives!
With Xu Nanzhi keeping things in check, the pressure on Wu Shuangren's side was greatly reduced.
At that Xu Yu scaled the city wall, becoming the third person to do so!
He jumped down from the battlement and saw Wu Shuangren covered in blood. He was furious and charged over with a roar.
Xu Yu's fighting style was completely different from Wu Shuangren's. He neither dodged nor evaded, letting the swords and spears strike his body. He wielded the Mo Dao with both hands, making wide and sweeping movements, cutting down enemies in front of him, armor and all, like an armored tiger, charging through the crowd!
While Wu Shuangren was incredibly efficient at dealing with these soldiers, he ultimately couldn't unleash the First Rate power of a top-tier expert, and his clearing speed Xu Yu of Xu Yu, who possessed superhuman strength.
At this moment, his collaboration with Xu Yu yielded immediate results—
Wu Shuangren defeated the enemy with skill, while Xu Yu broke through the formation with force. The two worked together seamlessly, one like a dragon weaving through the air and the other like a bull charging into the ground.
Xu Yu broke through the enemy ranks, and Wu Shuangren followed up with a series of kills. In just a few dozen breaths, they cleared out a section of the city wall!
Soon, five or six more guards in armor climbed up the iron chains.
Wu Shuangren immediately led his personal guards and Xu Yu to the stairwell of the city tower, blocking the entrance.
The city wall of Rong Province City was designed so that the four sections of the wall were not connected, and one had to go up and down the stairs in the city tower.
Therefore, as long as the ladder entrances on the northern section of the city wall are blocked, no more Shannan Army will be able to rush up this section of the city wall in a short period of time.
After five or six guards had climbed the city wall, Wu Shuangren, seeing that his men were able to stand firmly, immediately shouted to Xu Yu:
"You and your men guard this place, and don't allow the people below to rush up!"
"Good!"
Xu Yu responded.
Wu Shuangren immediately jumped onto the battlements and, just like Xu Nanzhi before her, ran towards Xu Rong's direction, stepping on each battlement.
However, he did not have Xu Nanzhi's speed and encountered many soldiers from the Shannan Army along the way, with every step he took treading between blades and spears.
A guard swung his sword at Wu Shuangren's leg, but he dodged it and swung his sword back to strike the guard's helmet; a spear pierced his chest, but he deflected it with his longsword...
Several times, Wu Shuangren looked like he was about to be pushed off the city wall!
He faced numerous dangers along the way, but he eventually managed to reach the place where Xu Nanzhi and Xu Rong had fought.
At this moment, Xu Nanzhi was fighting with Xu Rong's personal guards, while Xu Rong stood a dozen steps away with a solemn expression.
Guo Jiwang was guarded by a personal guard at the very back of this section of the city wall.
Wu Shuangren jumped off the battlements and charged towards Xu Rong.
At this moment, the entrance to the city wall was blocked. Some soldiers were dealing with the Yi Province Militia climbing the city wall, some were fighting with Xu Yu and others, and some of his personal guards were being held back by Xu Nanzhi. Xu Rong had very few men left who could be used by him.
Wu Shuangren slew several people in quick succession and soon reached Xu Rong!
He took a deep breath, and the rhythm of his breathing suddenly changed, causing some of his internal energy and blood to reverse!
In an instant, his blood and qi surged, his skin turned red, veins bulged, and visible white steam billowed from his damaged armor.
[The World-Purifying Wisdom King Mantra]!
This is a secret technique specifically designed to stimulate the potential of top -First Rate tier masters, and like the "Leakless Golden Body," it originated from the Mist Hidden Temple.
Theoretically speaking, only top -First Rate tier masters can perform such secret techniques. If one's cultivation level is insufficient and one forces the technique, it will only lead to a reversal of qi and blood, qi deviation, and sudden death!
Wu Shuangren only recently managed to learn this secret technique because his Internal Skill cultivation level was insufficient.
After targeting Xu Rong, his [Method of One Person] had been enhanced to First Rate level, sufficient to unleash the [World-Purifying Wisdom King Mantra].
After such a fierce battle, Wu Shuangren's stamina was running low, and he had to finish the fight quickly!
Wu Shuangren stepped forward, slashing vertically with his Mo Dao. Xu Rong retreated while parrying with his horizontal sword, the hilt of his sword suddenly sinking downwards.
After casting the [World-Purifying Wisdom King Mantra], Wu Shuangren was able to suppress Xu Rong in terms of strength, which further expanded his advantage over Xu Rong!
He suddenly flicked his longsword upwards, turning it into a thrust that aimed at Xu Rong's face.