The peak duel between Yu Boxuan and Tang Gan provided a thrilling start to the Seven Sects Selection Conference. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan took the initiative, displaying astonishing strength and an unfathomable foundation, leaving all spectators surging with excitement and looking forward to the upcoming matches.
The Cardinal took the stage once again, his voice echoing throughout the venue: "The first match, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan wins! Next, we proceed to the second duel: the Clear Sky Sect versus the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!"
As the words fell, a wave of discussion erupted through the scene. The Clear Sky Sect had just gone through a bitter battle; although Sect Master Tang Gan was not severely injured, his soul power consumption was significant, and he required time to regulate his breath. Meanwhile, although the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect lacked a top-tier Power Attack System Douluo, their Sect Master Ning Zhiyuan held the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, supplemented by the highly offensive Sword Douluo Qingfeng. The power of their partnership was far from a simple one-plus-one equals two.
Just as everyone was speculating which Elder the Clear Sky Sect would send out, or whether Tang Gan would force himself to fight again, a burly figure strode onto the arena with the force of a thunderclap:
"Clear Sky Sect, Tang Chen, requests a battle!"
It was indeed Tang Chen! He held the pitch-black Clear Sky Hammer, his fighting spirit soaring, his eyes burning as he looked toward the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, finally locking onto Qingfeng Douluo and Ning Zhiyuan.
"I have long heard that the support arts of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda are peerless in the world, and that Senior Qingfeng's swordsmanship is divine. I, Tang Chen, though untalented, wish to challenge both of you at once! Please, both of you, take the stage together!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire arena was in an uproar!
Tang Chen actually wanted to fight the Sect Master and the Chief Elder of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect alone! And that was a combination of a support-type Soul Sage and a peak Power Attack System Douluo! This was not just confidence; it was sheer arrogance!
"Arrogant!" A young disciple in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect camp couldn't help but whisper. Ning Zhiyuan frowned slightly and looked at Qingfeng Douluo. A trace of displeasure flashed across Qingfeng Douluo's calm face, but it was overshadowed by a coldness born of being slighted.
"Little Friend Tang, are you sure you want to do this?" Qingfeng Douluo slowly stood up, his voice like a drawn sword, carrying a bone-chilling coldness. As a ninety-five-level peak Douluo, he had his own pride.
Tang Chen grinned, revealing white teeth, carrying a barbaric dominance: "Senior Qingfeng, whether it is arrogance or not, we will only know after we fight! Could it be that you are afraid of a junior like me?"
"Hmph!" Qingfeng Douluo said no more. With a flicker of his body, he appeared on the arena like a streak of azure sword light, standing far opposite Tang Chen. Seeing this, Ning Zhiyuan shook his head helplessly. He gave a few instructions to his clansmen, then held his brilliant Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda and slowly stepped onto the stage. Although his soul power was only level seventy-nine, the support capabilities of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda were enough to make him a pivotal figure on the battlefield.
The three stood in a triangular formation, the atmosphere instantly becoming tense!
"The match begins!" the Cardinal shouted, quickly retreating.
Almost the moment the voice fell, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda in Ning Zhiyuan's hand erupted with light!
"Seven Treasures Manifestation!" Ning Zhiyuan shouted clearly. The pagoda spun, and two rays of colored light instantly shot out, enveloping Qingfeng Douluo.
"First: Power!"
"Second: Speed!"
"Third: Soul!"
"Fourth: Defense!"
"Fifth: Attack!"
In an instant, five amplification halos were applied! Qingfeng Douluo's aura surged violently! His already sharp sword intent now soared into the sky, as if it would pierce the very firmament! Under the support of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, his soul power fluctuation was now infinitely close to level ninety-six! Speed, power, attack, and defense were all comprehensively improved!
"Such powerful support!" Exclamations erupted from the spectator stands. The reputation of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was well-deserved!
Having received the amplification, Qingfeng Douluo did not hesitate. He pointed his fingers like a sword and tapped the air!
"Seventh Soul Skill, Azure Peak True Body!"
Hum! A ten-zhang-long, solid-looking giant azure sword appeared out of thin air. The blade shone with cold light, and sword qi surged, cutting the surrounding air with a hissing sound! The tip of the sword pointed directly at Tang Chen!
"Savage Sword Sweep!"
The Azure Peak True Body trembled slightly, and countless condensed azure sword qi poured down like a rainstorm, covering the entire arena and sealing off all of Tang Chen's evasion space! Before the sword qi even arrived, the sharp sword intent made one's skin ache!
Facing this overwhelming attack, not only was there no fear in Tang Chen's eyes, but an even more intense fighting spirit erupted!
"Well come! Clear Sky True Body!"
He roared, his body expanding into a giant, and the Clear Sky Hammer in his hand instantly became as huge as a small mountain! Facing the sky full of sword qi, he did not dodge or evade, swinging the Clear Sky Hammer until it was airtight!
"Clear Sky Nine Absolutes, Entwine Character Art!"
The massive Clear Sky Hammer seemed to have no weight in his hands, turning into black whirlwinds that either diverted, shredded, or scattered the incoming sword qi! His hammer technique was smooth and circular, defending without a single leak! This was using clumsiness to break cleverness, and using force to overcome skill!
"Clang, clang, clang, clang...!"
A dense, rain-like sound of collisions rang out. Sword qi and hammer wind collided crazily, exploding into countless points of energy. Although Tang Chen was on the defensive, he did not retreat a single step! The density of his defense and the vigor of his power were staggering!
"Hmm?" A trace of surprise flashed in Qingfeng Douluo's eyes. Tang Chen's defense was actually this resilient? He changed his sword stance, and the Azure Peak True Body suddenly shrank, condensing to three zhang in length, his speed increasing explosively!
"Man-Sword Unity, Azure Shadow Pierces Void!"
Whoosh! Qingfeng Douluo merged with his sword, turning into an azure stream of light difficult to capture with the naked eye. With incredible speed, he bypassed the defensive circle of the Clear Sky Hammer and thrust directly at Tang Chen's flank! This sword was fast, accurate, and ruthless! It brought speed and attack power to the extreme!
However, Tang Chen seemed to have anticipated this. The huge Clear Sky Hammer, which appeared cumbersome, retreated at a strange angle, and the handle of the hammer struck the side of the azure stream of light with absolute precision!
"Shock Character Art, Counter-Shock!"
Clang! A crisp sound! The azure stream of light stalled violently, revealing Qingfeng Douluo's figure. He groaned, feeling a vast, giant force coming along the blade. His entire arm went numb, and his body involuntarily drifted backward! Tang Chen's timing control and power usage were perfect to the extreme!
"Attack and defense transition! Break Character Art, Heaven-Opening!"
Taking this opportunity, Tang Chen's momentum surged, shifting from defense to offense! The massive Clear Sky Hammer, carrying an unstoppable momentum that could destroy all things, smashed down toward the unsteady Qingfeng Douluo! Power was condensed into a single point, and the air was compressed until it emitted a sonic boom!
Ning Zhiyuan's complexion changed slightly, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda shone again: "Sixth: Increase!" The sixth soul ring lit up, and an even denser colored light poured into Qingfeng Douluo's body, causing his attack power to soar again!
Qingfeng Douluo's eyes sharpened, stopping his retreat. The tip of the Azure Peak True Body flickered with a foot-long sword glow, meeting the Clear Sky Hammer without backing down!
"Azure Peak Single Ray of Sky!"
Sword tip against hammer head! Needle point against wheat awn!
BOOM--!!!
An explosion even more violent than before erupted! Azure and black lights crazily intertwined and eroded each other, and a terrifying energy storm swept across the entire arena! The defensive barrier fluctuated violently, as if it would shatter at any moment!
As the light dissipated, the two separated once more. The arm holding the sword of Azure Peak Douluo trembled slightly, and his complexion turned somewhat pale. Tang Chen's breathing was also turbulent, but his fighting spirit was even higher! With the full support of Ning Zhiyuan, Azure Peak Douluo's attack power was indeed terrifying, but what did he, Tang Chen, have to fear?!
"Haha! Satisfying! Come again!" Tang Chen let out a wild laugh, refusing to let up, and swung the Clear Sky Hammer again. "Stop Character Art, Meteor Fall!"
His figure instantly blurred, appearing above the side of Azure Peak Douluo as if by instantaneous movement. The Clear Sky Hammer descended like a falling meteorite, a perfect combination of speed and power!
Azure Peak Douluo hurriedly used his movement technique to dodge, his sword light like a curtain as he fought while retreating. Ning Zhiyuan continuously changed his position, always maintaining the optimal distance for support. The light of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda never ceased, alternating between acceleration and defensive amplification.
For a time, hammer shadows flew and sword light crisscrossed the arena, with colorful light swirling in an incredibly intense battle. Tang Chen fought one against two, yet he did not fall into a disadvantage at all. Instead, he grew braver with every fight, displaying the fierce and domineering nature of the Clear Sky Hammer to the fullest! His soul power seemed endless, with each wave of attacks more ferocious than the last!
"This Tang Chen... is so fierce!"
"The Clear Sky Hammer is truly worthy of being a top-tier power-attack weapon soul!"
"The support from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is also too abnormal; Azure Peak Douluo's combat power has been boosted by almost an entire level!"
"But Tang Chen is actually able to hold on! How is his soul power so long-lasting?"
Exclamations and discussions filled the spectator stands. Everyone was deeply captivated by this brilliant duel.
In the VIP area, Yu Yuanchen nodded slightly. Tang Chen's performance was within his expectations. After condensing his soul core, his endurance ability had greatly increased. Coupled with the explosive power of the Great Sumeru Hammer and the subtlety of the Clear Sky Nine Absolutes, fighting the combination of Azure Peak and Ning Zhiyuan alone was not impossible. More importantly, Tang Chen's fighting style was to forge ahead, using offense as defense; this momentum often suppressed technique-oriented opponents.
The fierce battle lasted for nearly the time it takes to burn an incense stick, with both sides exchanging over three hundred moves! Under the support of Ning Zhiyuan, Azure Peak Douluo's attacks were incredibly sharp, but Tang Chen's defense was as solid as a golden fortress, and his counterattacks were like thunderous might! Unable to break through after a long time, Azure Peak Douluo's soul power consumption was immense, and even with the replenishment from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, he gradually felt the strain. Tang Chen, however, remained as vigorous as ever!
"We cannot drag this out any longer!" A trace of resolution flashed in Azure Peak Douluo's eyes as he exchanged a glance with Ning Zhiyuan. Ning Zhiyuan understood, and the light of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda surged, driving all amplification effects to their limit!
Azure Peak Douluo took a deep breath, and his momentum of man-sword unity climbed to its peak!
"Ninth Soul Skill, Ten Thousand Swords Return to Sect · Azure Peak Slays Gods!"
In an instant, the entire arena seemed to transform into a world of swords! Countless cyan sword shadows, condensed to the extreme, appeared out of thin air, each containing terrifying sword intent capable of tearing everything apart! Ten thousand swords rang in unison, locking onto Tang Chen in the center of the arena! This was Azure Peak Douluo's ultimate strike!
Facing this world-destroying attack, a look of extreme gravity appeared in Tang Chen's eyes. He took a deep breath, and the soul power around his body erupted like a volcano!
"Clear Sky Body Protection!" First, a thick layer of black light shield protected his entire body.
Immediately after, he performed an action that left everyone dumbfounded!
"Great Sumeru Hammer! Explode! Explode! Explode! Explode!"
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
His first, second, third, and fourth soul rings exploded one after another! A vast, unimaginable amount of soul power surged madly into the Clear Sky Hammer! The hammer body expanded instantly, emitting a destructive wave that caused palpitations! Although it was not as powerful as the eight-ring explosion during his battle with Yu Yuanchen, the power of these four rings exploding was enough to shake the heavens and earth!
"Clear Sky Nine Absolutes, Collapse Character Art! One Hammer Decides Fate!"
Tang Chen gripped the hammer with both hands, fusing his entire strength with the terrifying soul power generated by the ring explosion, and smashed it down toward the torrent of ten thousand swords! There were no flashy techniques, only extreme power and destruction!
"Rumble--!!!"
A deafening sound like the sky collapsing and the earth splitting! The entire Martial Soul City was trembling! The defensive light shield on the arena groaned under the unbearable pressure and finally shattered with a bang! A terrifying energy storm swept out, barely blocked by the barrier jointly set up by several Martial Soul Hall Elders on the high platform!
Everyone's heart was in their throat!
When the energy storm subsided slightly, everyone hurriedly looked over. The arena was in ruins, with a huge deep pit in the center. At the edge of the pit, Azure Peak Douluo knelt on one knee, supporting his body with his sword. Blood spilled from the corner of his mouth, his aura was withered, and his Martial Soul True Body had dissipated. Ning Zhiyuan stood not far behind him, his complexion pale, the light of his Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda dim, clearly suffering from excessive soul power consumption.
At the other end of the pit, Tang Chen leaned on his Clear Sky Hammer, standing tall. Although his clothes were torn and he was panting, his eyes remained sharp, and his fighting spirit had not faded!
The winner was clear! Tang Chen had won!
After a moment of silence, thunderous cheers erupted! Tang Chen of the Clear Sky Sect had actually fought two powerhouses of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect alone and emerged victorious! His strength was so great that it was truly impressive!
"I concede!" Tang Chen cupped his fists, his voice hoarse but filled with the heroism of a victor.
Azure Peak Douluo stood up with difficulty, looked at Tang Chen with a complex expression, and sighed, "The younger generation is to be feared... I admire you!" Ning Zhiyuan also shook his head with a bitter smile.
The Cardinal took the stage and announced, "The second match, Clear Sky Sect, Tang Chen wins!"
The Clear Sky Sect area erupted in cheers, sweeping away the gloom of their Sect Master's defeat. Tang Chen had used his own strength to once again prove the power of the Clear Sky Sect!
The subsequent duels continued.
In the third match, Sect Master of the Wind Sword Sect, Feng Zaiyun, faced Sect Master of the White Tiger Sect, Dai Jingxuan.
Feng Zaiyun's sword technique was sharp and his speed was incredibly fast; his body turned into sword light, and his attacks were like a violent storm. Dai Jingxuan relied on the powerful defense and explosive power of his White Tiger Martial Soul to break technique with strength, his tiger roar shaking the heavens. One was fast and the other was fierce, making the battle hard to call. In the end, Feng Zaiyun, relying on his superior speed and exquisite control of sword intent, seized a slight flaw in Dai Jingxuan's defense and struck the weakest point of his White Tiger Body Protection Barrier with a single sword, winning by a narrow margin.
In the fourth match, Sect Master of the Black Tortoise Sect, Shi Feng, faced the Sect Master of the Fire Leopard Sect.
This battle had no suspense. The Fire Leopard Sect Master's attacks were violent and his speed was swift, but facing Shi Feng's defense, which could be described as abnormal, all attacks were like mud cows entering the sea. Shi Feng did not even take the initiative to attack; he simply activated his Martial Soul True Body—a huge Black Tortoise Shell Shield—and easily blocked all of his opponent's offensives. In the end, the Fire Leopard Sect Master exhausted his strength and conceded. The defense of the Black Tortoise Sect was truly impressive.
With the four duels concluded, the atmosphere at the scene became even more heated. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the Clear Sky Sect had each won a match, demonstrating their absolute strength to compete for the Upper Three Sects. Although the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was defeated, no one dared to underestimate its powerful support capabilities. The Wind Sword Sect and the Black Tortoise Sect also showed their strength to challenge the Lower Four Sects.
The Seven Sects Selection had entered a white-hot stage! The true peak duels were about to arrive!
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