As Xu Yunfan's Adam's apple bobbed, he let loose a shout with his Thunderous Tongue technique. The Thunderfire Qilin Hammer in his hand instantly radiated a scorching heat, and a visible wave of Qi Force erupted from him, vibrating with his surging Blood Qi.
The two streams of Qi Force collided. For a moment, the Hammer Force and the spear's light intertwined and swelled. The ground of the Martial Arts Arena, already torn to shreds, erupted as earth and stone went flying. The ricocheting pebbles caught the spectators in the front rows off guard, causing them to cry out in pain as they were struck.
Although the Sect Leader of the Cyan Simurgh Sword Sect kept her longsword sheathed, a few casual flicks were all it took to pulverize the incoming pebbles and deflect the dust.
Her expression was one of shock. She turned to glance at the Jiuyao Sect emissary, who occupied the seat of honor on the viewing platform.
