Sima Wuduan sheathed his heavy Dull Sword and followed Zhang Chunlin closely. Occasionally, he could catch a glimpse of a figure hidden behind the clouds to the east, yet he remained oblivious to the current state of the battle.
What surprised Sima Wuduan was that Zhang Chunlin could seamlessly blend the ordinary Mist Technique with the Cloud Mist Technique, controlling the winds so perfectly that they enveloped Zhang Chunlin's legs. At that moment, Sima Wuduan found himself completely cut off from his Divine Sense. Even the Great Wind Technique, which could typically break through the Mist Technique in a short time, was ineffective. He had underestimated Zhang Chunlin, that seemingly inconspicuous Loose Cultivator, who was anything but ordinary with his Cloud Mist Technique.
"Hmph."
Sima Wuduan snorted coldly and drew his heavy Dull Sword once more. Slowly closing his eyes, he raised the sword above his head. The sight made Zhang Chunlin's heart tighten; he realized that his setup with Yan Dong would likely not hold for much longer. He hurriedly raced toward Liangxiaoshan, hoping to arrive there before Sima Wuduan could entangle him further.
"Desolate Azure and Eastern Underworld, Open for Him," he commanded.
Amidst everyone's astonished gazes, a greenish-brown sword light descended from the sky, splitting the Red Cloud above in two and revealing Zhang Chunlin's figure in the center.
No one expected that such a delicate-looking Sima Wuduan could unleash such a grand and powerful move. It was undeniably overwhelming. Previously, only Ye Youluo had dared to confront Sima Wuduan head-on; now, with this strike, Sima Wuduan's strength was fully displayed. No one believed that anyone could easily defeat him at this moment. Despite having gone through numerous battles, Sima Wuduan still exuded formidable combat prowess that made others hesitate to approach.
When Zhang Chunlin realized that his Spell had been shattered by Sima Wuduan in such a brutal manner, he knew he was likely doomed. At that moment, Bu Luo rushed past Sima Wuduan, desperate to reach Liangxiaoshan, even if it meant failing in his mission.
Boom!
Just as Zhang Chunlin contemplated his miscalculation, a dull thud echoed from above. Suddenly, he felt an intense pain throughout his body and plummeted to the ground from the sky.
He had lost.
Zhang Chunlin struggled to rise from the ground, a mouthful of thick, fresh blood splattering onto his chest, staining his deep blue robe.
Although everyone had anticipated this outcome, no one expected the battle to end so quickly—within less than a cup of tea's time, Zhang Chunlin had fallen to the ground, heavily injured by Sima Wuduan, leaving him without the strength to fight again.
He was furious.
Ye Youluo set down the teacup in her right hand and licked her lips. If Gu Ping were to walk past Ye Youluo at that moment, he would surely be struck by how her lips resembled blooming peonies in the morning—vibrant and tempting, as if they could be easily broken with a touch.
As expected, that guy Zhang Chunlin was not as impressive as he seemed; it was all just a façade.
Xiao Zhang also walked over to Dong Lai, shaking his head in disappointment. He couldn't help but feel that Zhang Chunlin was not worthy of his respect. In reality, there were only a few people he truly regarded highly. Even Hong Yulong barely made it into Xiao Zhang's eyes; he wasn't among the top-tier geniuses. If asked who Xiao Zhang valued most at that moment, it would undoubtedly be Jiang Ping, the Gu Ping. The main reason for this was likely Jiang Ping's ability to defeat Xiao Zhang at the Golden Peak level. Additionally, Jiang Ping was more than twenty years younger than Xiao Zhang, making it something Xiao Zhang could never overlook.
"I'm much weaker than him, but I can last through a few moves. I won't be defeated by that golden cultivator, will I?"
Looking at Ye Youluo's serious expression, Xiao Zhang felt his face flush but couldn't find the words to speak. Although he knew Ye Youluo had just emerged from her own challenges, he was surprised by how accurately she guessed his situation. The real issue was that he didn't know whether Jiang Ping was indeed a Gu Ping or not. Both Hong Yulong and Ye Youluo were aware of Jiang Ping's status as a Gu Ping. So when Ye Youluo saw Xiao Zhang walking away and sensed an impending challenge ahead, she realized that Xiao Zhang might very well be eliminated by Bei Qinping.
What terrible luck! To run into that guy! If it had been any other Divine Cultivator there, they would have probably been left with a headache; how could there be such a powerful golden cultivator?
Ye Youluo continued to drink her tea, ignoring Xiao Zhang's changing expressions of green and red. There was no point in him lingering there any longer and making himself feel worse.
At this moment in mid-air, Sima Wuduan returned to his previous position. His clear and warm voice echoed once more around Liangxiaoshan.
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