Chapter 69: Battle in the Deadly Realm

Yun Hailan, dressed in a light blue long dress, stood alone on the high tower, exuding an aura that was both inviolable and pitifully fragile.

Any man who saw this figure would be moved in his heart, feeling a mix of reverence and tenderness.

However, Yang Qi only sneered inwardly.

"Yun Hailan, you really appeared in this Loulan Ancient City." Yang Qi looked at himself, surrounded by a whirlwind of snow, the Blizzard transforming into an icy crystal world, which was the Winter Snow Qi Gong from the Four Seasons Sword Technique. In the depths of the blizzard, the Armor of the Nether God enveloped him like a devilish king.

With such an appearance, no one could recognize him.

However, Yang Qi was still somewhat worried. After so much contact with Yun Hailan, he knew that this woman's cunning could discern subtle clues from conversation.

Yun Hailan's character was deep and extremely treacherous, with a heart as perilous as mountains and rivers and a mind as deep as a city. Yang Qi understood this deeply.

"Hmph! Even if you suspect it's me, Yang Qi, what use is it? Where's the evidence? Besides, I, Yang Qi, want to challenge you, to compete in both wisdom and bravery. Yun Hailan, now I'll show you my strength. Is your Qi Sect more powerful, or is mine? It's better if you suspect me; it can undermine your confidence."

Yang Qi's mind raced through dozens of thoughts. Suddenly, he let out a long howl, soared into the sky, and flew forward, emitting a fierce killing aura. He flew through the air, turned, and struck with his palm, releasing a thunderous true qi that exploded in the sky, striking Yun Hailan from a distance of tens of thousands of steps.

This was the Summer Thunder from the Four Seasons Sword Technique.

According to legend, the Summer Thunder of the Four Seasons Sword Technique, when cultivated to its peak, could produce palm thunder. A single strike would flash with lightning and thunder, with the power of a descending god, the fury of the thunder god, and the ability to eliminate all evil.

Although Yang Qi was far from this level, his true qi was so powerful that when he struck, the friction of the true qi produced a storm-like explosion, shaking the surroundings with thunder and lightning, causing the buildings in the entire imperial city to tremble.

The power was like a sudden thunderstorm, a fierce wind, striking with the full force of a lifetime, killing in an instant.

Yang Qi's attack was aimed at Yun Hailan, to see how she would defend.

Even if she could defend, he had continuous follow-up moves, determined to strike repeatedly, capture Yun Hailan, and then flee to a secluded place to reveal his identity and humiliate her.

A true man's greatest joy is to avenge his grievances and regain his dignity, especially in front of those who look down on him.

Boom!

The thunderous palm struck, shocking everyone. Yun Hailan first felt the intense killing intent and was startled, her beautiful face showing disbelief.

Her eyes, looking at the approaching blizzard, sensing the terrifying aura and the thunderous sound, were initially shocked but then calmed down. She did not attack but instead wanted to see who was attacking her from the blizzard.

This woman's composure was almost like being unmoved by the eight winds.

However, Yang Qi was not moved by Yun Hailan's composure. His will was firm, his mind clear, like an assassin striking, blood splattering five steps, killing a king in the golden hall, with no turning back. His aura reached its peak, incredibly fierce.

He wanted to wash away his humiliation and regain his dignity with this strike, and he would not be swayed by Yun Hailan's calm expression.

"Monster!"

Just as Yang Qi's palm was about to strike Yun Hailan, a voice rolled down from the sky.

A blazing sun appeared in the night without winter, blocking Yun Hailan and helping her defend against the fatal strike.

The Great Sun Heaven and Earth Sword.

Buzz!

The sun-like sword light collided with Yang Qi's Summer Thunder, causing a tremendous explosion. The air currents shot out, affecting the ground, where the golden bricks of the imperial city exploded, sending gold dust flying.

The high temperature of the Great Sun Heaven and Earth Sword began to melt the ground.

It turned out that Chu Tiange had acted, helping Yun Hailan defend against Yang Qi's attack.

Throughout the entire time, Yun Hailan had no intention of attacking, having anticipated that Chu Tiange would help her. This woman's cunning and deep calculation were evident.

A sun-like sword light in the sky gradually converged, revealing Chu Tiange's figure on the high tower. At the same time, a blood cloud qi skill was retracted, landing on the roof of the imperial city, revealing a man in a blood-red cloak, bare-handed. He had no trace of the cruelty of a bloodthirsty bandit, but Yang Qi knew he was a master of the Deadly Realm, the leader of all the bloodthirsty bandits in Loulan Ancient City, Jing Wuxue.

Yun Hailan and Chu Tiange were on the high tower.

Jing Wuxue was on the roof of the imperial city.

Yang Qi was suspended in the air, enveloped in a blizzard.

The three forces were in a tense standoff.

"Who are you? Did you sneak into the underground and steal my Holy Demon Map?" Jing Wuxue looked at Yang Qi. "Four Seasons Sword Technique, are you from the Spring and Autumn Sect?"

"Indeed, the Holy Demon Map is in my hands, where it can unleash its greatest power." Yang Qi's voice was sharp. "The Spring and Autumn Sect will soon become the Spring and Autumn Academy. Consider this map a gift from you."

"You're courting death!" Jing Wuxue shouted fiercely.

"Friend, are you from the Spring and Autumn Sect? You shouldn't be with the Blood Demon Cave's fiends." Yun Hailan suddenly spoke. "But why did you attack me just now? What did I do to deserve it?"

"I attack who I want. What's it to you?" Yang Qi's voice was cold. He knew Yun Hailan was probing but did not take it to heart.

"Do you know this will affect the relationship between the Spring and Autumn Sect and the Tianwei Academy?" Yun Hailan continued. "Unless you're an imposter? The Four Seasons Sword Technique is the exclusive skill of the Spring and Autumn Sect, but many experts have stolen it. Tell me, what is your identity? Are you trying to sow discord between the Tianwei Academy and the Spring and Autumn Sect?"

"Too much talk."

Yang Qi's mind was filled with killing intent. He summoned the Spring Silk Rain, and the sky was filled with dense threads, flying toward Yun Hailan. The spring breeze was so strong that it even diluted the cold and harsh atmosphere of the imperial city, making everyone feel as if spring had arrived.

"What is this? Spring breeze?"

Outside Loulan Ancient City, a group of students from the Gentlemen's Party suddenly looked up. One of the experts looked at the distant sky, sensing the spring breeze in the air. "What powerful qi skill. Another master of the Deadly Realm has appeared?"

"Beast!"

Seeing the Spring Silk Rain flying over, with countless fine threads, each capable of piercing steel and breaking through protective true qi, Chu Tiange's eyes flashed with killing intent. He drew his long sword again, pointed a sword seal, and immediately ten blazing suns appeared around him. Each sun was made of sword qi, cutting through the sky with divine power, colliding with the Spring Silk Rain and burning it to pieces, breaking Yang Qi's qi skill in one move.

"Seems you haven't advanced to the Deadly Realm. You've just taken some spirit medicine or practiced some strange demonic skill to reach this level. Since that's the case, let me tell you, a Qi Sect master is no match for a Deadly Realm master."

In one move, Chu Tiange saw that Yang Qi's cultivation had not reached the Deadly Realm.

Anyone who broke through to the Deadly Realm would have a different true qi, with the power to summon the earth's qi, causing a tidal wave of qi with each move, transcending the mundane.

Although Yang Qi was strong, his moves lacked the harmony with the earth.

Immediately, Chu Tiange felt a deep contempt for Yang Qi.

"Boy, I thought you were something, but you're just a waste. Not in the Deadly Realm, yet you dare to be so arrogant. Die!" Chu Tiange's long sword trembled. "Ten Suns Ascend, send you to your grave!"

Ten blazing suns of sword qi roared and charged at Yang Qi, each a golden light, sharp and scorching, a level of skill that was almost unimaginable.

"Break it!"

Yang Qi was not afraid. His palm trembled, and the Nether God Spear appeared in his hand. The spear shook, transforming in countless ways, striking the ten suns with perfect precision.

"Fool! Great Sun Heaven and Earth, burn the meridians."

Chu Tiange sneered, and the ten suns of sword light exploded, penetrating the Nether God Spear and mixing with true qi, trying to invade Yang Qi's body.

"Perfect opportunity!"

Yang Qi's body twisted in the air, and he inhaled, drawing all the golden light and scorching fire into his body.

With the Nether God Armor, nothing could invade, but Yang Qi was now actively swallowing the Great Sun Heaven and Earth Sword's light to use this attack to fully refine the Thunder Giant within him.

The attack of a Deadly Realm master was no small matter.

Using the Great Sun Heaven and Earth Sword's light, he could quickly stimulate his meridians and refine them on the spot.

It was as if a Deadly Realm master was helping him with a top-down transmission.

The golden light and scorching fire entered his body, causing a burning pain, as if his meridians were about to ignite. However, Yang Qi's body was as strong as an ancient beast. He took a deep breath, instantly guiding the golden light and scorching fire into his dantian, combining it with the Thunder Giant.

The life essence of the Thunder Giant finally began to release, floating in the dantian. After three breaths, it exploded, transforming into a large amount of life essence and thunderous light, completely refining the golden light and scorching fire of the Great Sun Heaven and Earth Sword, while also strengthening his meridians.

Yang Qi's body awakened with countless particles.

The power of ancient giants was added to his body.

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(End of Chapter)