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Chapter 816: Chapter 14: Impressive From All Sides! Li Yao Tests Her Mettle in the Imperial Capital (Seeking Monthly Votes)_3

Meanwhile,

the woman flicked her wrist, and the sword’s radiance not only didn’t weaken but grew stronger, slashing back at the Heavenly Man Protector.

“Boom, boom, boom!”

Several explosive sounds rang out in the air one after another.

The domineering sword light condensed to its utmost, giving birth to a hazy sword intent emanating a yellow glow. Its momentum was vast and fierce, exuding a terrible force as if it could split mountains and cleave the earth.

This was the signature swordsmanship of Master Xuanyao’s lineage from the Purple Abode Academic Palace of Longzuo, and once cultivated to a high level, it could split mountains and sever rivers, truly unparalleled in its tyranny.

Although the woman’s sword intent was only in its initial stages, it was not to be underestimated. Even a Level Five Fierce Beast known for its defense would struggle to withstand it.

The Heavenly Man Protector’s pupils shrank sharply as he swiftly unsheathed his precious sword to block the onslaught.

“Clang!”

The loud clanging sound of metal striking metal echoed, and shards of energy exploded in the air, scattering in all directions.

The Heavenly Man Protector spat out blood, flying backward off the Spirit Platform like a battered kite. Fortunately, other Spirit Platform Realm common household guards reacted and rushed out to catch him, otherwise, his injuries would have been even more severe.

Only when the dust settled did the people surrounding the platform come to their senses, stirring up a commotion.

The woman in the purple dress standing two zhang in front of Li Yao was none other than the follower of the great Sky Pride Wang Liyao—Academic Palace Sky Pride Mo Wanqiu.

With a sword radiating fierce light in her jade hand, she looked down at the crowd below the platform with a clear and calm voice, “My young mistress has said, ‘Start by kicking the ‘Sky Prides’ of Shangjing.’ Anyone under the age of one hundred and fifty who considers themselves a ‘Sky Pride,’ come one and all. Those messy and unworthy ones don’t even qualify for my young mistress to take action. If you want to fight, you must get past me, Mo Wanqiu, first.”

“Pfft!”

The Heavenly Man Protector was infuriated, spurting blood again.

Even within the talented Grade Four Shangguan Prominent Family, being a Tianren Realm Cultivator gave him some status, so how could he be considered a weakling?

If it weren’t for the fact that he was caught off guard and had no room to dodge mid-air, how could he have ended up in such a sorry state?

Indeed, a Sky People Realm Genius, having reached the Spiritual Body, was naturally a lot more powerful than an ordinary Tianren realm cultivator, but the gap wasn’t so significant that he would be defeated in one blow.

“I’m going to fight it out with you.” The Heavenly Man Protector was about to lash out in anger when Shangguan Yunhong reached out and held him back, “Uncle Zhong, that girl is a Sky Pride, you’re no match for her. Let me teach them a lesson.”

After vomiting twice, Shangguan Yunhong finally managed to get past that sickening feeling.

His complexion dark and gloomy, he walked up to the platform step by step, looking down scornfully at Wang Liyao and her retainer, sneering angrily, “Start by kicking the Sky Prides of Shangjing, then sweep the Nine Veins of the Sacred Land. Very well, such grand words! So presumptuous. You must think you are a Great Heavenly Proud.”

“Even though a Great Heavenly Proud is powerful, you’re merely sixty-nine years old, and your cultivation base is at most Level Three of the Heavenly Human Realm. Whereas I, Shangguan Yunhong, am a Grade C Sky Pride with an energy-devouring Bloodline, now ninety years old and also at Level Three of the Heavenly Human Realm.”

“I want to see just what the difference is between me and a Great Heavenly Proud, both at Level Three.”

No sooner had he spoken than the aura around Shangguan Yunhong changed dramatically.

A savage and towering fierce aura that belonged to a barbaric beast began to spread from him.

His muscles and bones shifted subtly as his blood circulated furiously inside his body, inflating his already robust physique like a balloon at a speed visible to the naked eye.

In just a few breaths, he no longer appeared human. His limbs were as thick as elephant legs, and his skin was covered with a layer of thick keratin that resembled armor.

“Clang, clang!”

His gaze was cold and foreboding, he walked carelessly toward Wang Liyao’s party. With each step he took, the entire Spirit Platform thundered and shuddered.

The brute force of a wild beast spread across the platform, causing onlookers to feel as though they faced not a Tianren realm cultivator, but a terrifying fierce beast that roamed beyond their domain.

Witnessing this scene, the crowd below the platform was shocked and full of admiration.

“The Shangguan family’s ‘Dragon Elephant’s Infinite Art’ is indeed formidable. I’ve heard it’s one of the top Horizontal Refining Battle Body techniques, and though not a top quality technique, the War Body it forges is tremendously tyrannical. Seeing it today, it truly lives up to its reputation.”

“That’s not all. The ‘Dragon Elephant’s Infinite Art’ pairs extremely well with Young Master Yunhong’s devouring Bloodline. When combined, their power skyrockets, complementing each other perfectly,” Another voice added, “At the same cultivation level, even though a Great Heavenly Proud has the advantage of a Spiritual Body Bloodline, it’s uncertain if they can gain an edge over Young Master Yunhong’s Infinite Battle Body. The Dragon Elephant’s Infinite Art significantly boosts both strength and defense.”

“Ah, such a pity for Miss Liyao, she has an extraordinary aura but is ultimately too young. Only sixty-nine years old and she came to the Imperial Capital to test her mettle. These things can’t be rushed. If she had come after turning ninety or so, she would probably have been able to dominate her peers.”

Many even started to sympathize with Wang Liyao.

Amidst these discussions,

Mo Wanqiu’s expression subtly changed, and just as she was about to draw her sword to fight, she was stopped by Wang Liyao, “Wanqiu, this Dragon Elephant’s Infinite Battle Body is not ordinary. Shangguan Yunhong is qualified to challenge me, step back.”

“Yes, Young Mistress.”

Although Mo Wanqiu felt slightly reluctant, she obediently stepped down from the platform.

With the support from both her family and the Wang family, her cultivation had advanced rapidly, but she had only just ascended to the Tianren Realm, and there was still quite a gap between her and Shangguan Yunhong.

To force a fight would only be to make a fool of herself.

As Mo Wanqiu yielded, Shangguan Yunhong seemed to brim with even more confidence. Snarling like a beast, he disdainfully said, “So, you are the Great Heavenly Proud Wang Liyao, huh? Show me how you kick the Sky Prides of Shangjing.”

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