Zhang He’s strength was overbearing and fierce. In just one breath, he had cut down the trees and Bluewood vines. When he focused his eyes and looked across the field, Mingshi Yin had disappeared. However, he did not let down his guard and used the power of the Dao to sense his surroundings. It did not take long for him to sense a cold energy surging toward him from below his feet. He leaped up into the air immediately.
As expected, Mingshi Yin broke out of the ground. With his Separation Hook in hand, he unleashed golden wind blades as he flashed toward Zhang He.
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!
In just a short time, Mingshi Yin had attacked countless times.
If two opponents’ comprehension of the Great Dao and laws was similar, the factor that determined the winner and the loser would be their combat experience.
Zhang He fought back and retreated in the air. He moved his hands, blocking Mingshi Yin’s fierce attacks.
The power of the Dao swept out all over the field.
Although the battle seemed like a battle between those with fewer than 10 Birth Charts, in fact, they were using the laws. If their comprehension of the Dao was not profound, they would not be able to block even the most ordinary moves.
Mingshi Yin’s attacking speed was similar to Zhang He’s defending speed. For a moment, they were in a stalemate.
After a few breaths, Zhang He said with a smile, “If this is all you have, I’m afraid you’ll be disappointed.”
Mingshi Yin replied with a smile, “This is just the beginning. You’re celebrating too early.”
Swoosh!
Mingshi Yin suddenly vanished into thin air. There were no fluctuations or ripples at all.
Their comprehension of the law of space was similar, canceling each other out. If Mingshi Yin had used some space-traversing techniques, Zhang He should have been able to sense it. However, Mingshi Yin vanished into thin air with no traces at all.
“What’s going on?” Zhang He’s heart tightened as an ominous feeling rose in him.
“Fall!”
A heavy pressure came from above Zhang He.
Boom!
Zhang He’s protective energy shattered, and he had no choice but to dive down. He was the Commander of Xuanyi Palace, after all, so he managed to react quickly. He had rich combat experience, and many things were already ingrained in his bones. Even then, the attack caused his blood and qi to surge, and he almost vomited blood. However, he remained calm, unlike ordinary cultivators who would likely be at a loss at this moment.
As soon as Zhang He landed, he released his energy seals without restraints and flipped in the air before landing again. He staggered back a few steps before he spun around and looked up.
Mingshi Yin crossed his arms and looked down at Zhang He with a smile. Seeing that Zhang He had not fallen to the ground, he said, “You have some skills.”
Zhang He frowned. “How did you do it?”
Dao Saints would not be capable of what Mingshi Yin had just done, after all.
Zhang He could not figure it out. To be able to disappear without leaving any traces, even if Mingshi Yin’s comprehension was greater, it still should not be possible.
Mingshi Yin replied with a smile, “I won’t tell you.”
…
In the northern Dao hall.
Xuanyi, who had watched the battle, said, slightly puzzled, “What a good trick. I can’t tell how he did it.” He looked at Nan Li, who was still in a daze, and asked, “Divine Lord Nan Li, can you see through the trick?”
“No,” Nan Li replied mechanically.
Xuanyi looked at Lu Zhou.
Lu Zhou shook his head. “I don’t know as well.”
Xuanyi exclaimed in surprise, “Even Pavilion Master doesn’t know?! This young man is truly not simple.”
Upon hearing this, Nan Li was pulled back to his senses. He looked at Xuanyi in confusion. He kept having this nagging feeling that Xuanyi thought very highly of Lu Zhou to the point where it seemed as though Lu Zhou was superior to Xuanyi.
‘An illusion? This wicked disciple spends his time learning all kinds of strange things. How did he do it earlier?’ Lu Zhou was puzzled.
…
Zhang He stomped on the ground and rushed toward Mingshi Yin as he said, “All tricks can’t withstand a single blow from absolute strength!”
Zhang He was extremely fast, leaving ripples in his wake. A conical barrier soon formed in front of him.
“Great Dao?”
Mingshi Yin crossed his arms in front of him.
The space trembled.
Bang!
When the attack landed, Mingshi Yin flew high up into the sky. Then, he asked with a smile, “Is this all?”
“This is just the beginning,” Zhang He replied with a smile.
Then, Zhang He crossed his fingers before a cross mark appeared on his palm before he charged out again.
The space rippled.
Swoosh!
To everyone’s surprise, Zhang He pierced Mingshi Yin’s body.
“…”
“…”
An angry roar rang from the Cloud Viewing Platform. “Old Fourth!”
…
Lu Zhou rose to his feet as his eyes burned like fire. He said in a deep voice as a vortex appeared in his hand, “How dare you!”
Xuanyi looked at Lu Zhou in confusion and shock. “Pavilion Master Lu?”
Zhang He revealed an expression of shock as soon as he pierced Mingshi Yin’s body. He looked in the direction of the Dao hall in a daze as he stammered, “I, I didn’t expect him to be so weak. I, I didn’t mean to break the rules.”
“You didn’t break the rules.”
A voice that carried a hint of a smile rang in Zhang He’s ears.
“Hm?”
Before Zhang He could turn around, a heavy force that seemed to weigh 10,000 pounds hammered at him from behind.
Boom!
It landed accurately on Zhang He’s back.
“Get down!”
The voice was sonorous and powerful like thunder.
