Qian Renxue's pupils contracted. A flash of shock appeared in her eyes.
How was this possible?
In her Martial Soul True Body state, her power had reached the level of a Titled Douluo. The gap between her and a six-ringed Soul Emperor should have been insurmountable.
Yet that man's aura was not suppressed at all. On the contrary, it continued to grow stronger, as if it was about to surpass her.
Had his strength already reached this level?
Meanwhile, in the VIP seats, Chen Xin's eyes flashed with a sharp light.
The black mist surrounding Ghost Douluo rippled.
Yue Guan's gaze toward Lin Yang was unpredictable, containing coldness, but even more so helplessness and unease.
Ning Fengzhi sat in his seat looking calm, yet the hand gripping his staff repeatedly tightened and loosened.
Clearly, his inner state at this moment was not as relaxed as it appeared on the surface.
These two were still under twenty-five years old, yet they had already surpassed the achievements of most people.
They were no longer mere geniuses, but grown powerhouses.
In the square, Lin Yang raised the Nichirin Blade that looked like molten crimson lava. A smile appeared on his lips as he pointed the blade straight at Qian Renxue.
"Come!"
The moment he finished speaking, Lin Yang's figure had already vanished from its original position.
This time it was not spatial travel, but pure speed.
Because within the Angel Domain, all spatial movements were restricted.
Qian Renxue's six wings vibrated simultaneously as she pushed her perception within the domain to the limit.
In that instant, she felt a sharp and intense heat approaching from her left side.
The blade tore through the air!
She turned slightly and released a sword strike. Sacred power resided within the golden sword light.
Lin Yang did not dodge. He swung the Nichirin Blade in a cross pattern.
Twelfth Form: Dance of Flames!
The burning red blade light collided with the golden sword energy.
Boom—
It was as if oil had been poured onto a raging fire. A visible shockwave suddenly exploded outward.
The originally uneven stone slabs of the square were instantly torn up, most of them flying in all directions.
Both of them rapidly retreated.
Lin Yang spread his Evil God Wings. He stomped in midair, and his speed once again multiplied several times.
He charged toward Qian Renxue like a meteor.
On the blade, a ferocious fire dragon condensed and roared, accompanied by violent lightning and waves of scorching flames as it attacked.
God of Flame and Thunder!
Qian Renxue gritted her teeth and refused to back down. Without her even realizing it, a faint excitement quietly surfaced in her eyes.
Domain Skill: Angel's Descent!
The vast Angel Domain suddenly radiated dazzling light.
Behind her, endless sacred energy gathered and condensed into a nearly solid golden angel.
Boom boom boom—
Thousands of meters above the square, the two figures had long since become tiny dots almost invisible to the naked eye.
Yet the terrifying aftershocks generated by every collision froze the spines of the spectators below.
Was this really a competition?
How much did the organizing committee pay you to fight to this extent?
Ning Fengzhi quietly sighed. "The younger generation is truly formidable!"
Why had such a genius never appeared in their Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect?
At this moment, Bibi Dong also felt a trace of regret.
If she had known earlier that Lin Yang possessed such strength, she probably would not have so easily sent people to intercept and kill him.
High in the sky, golden light suddenly enveloped the entire heavens, changing the color of the world.
"Angel's Judgment — Holy Light Judgment!"
Qian Renxue raised both hands high. The golden angel behind her did the same.
Infinite divine energy gathered in their palms and transformed into a divine sword of terrifying power.
The light released by the massive sword instantly evaporated the clouds above, revealing a clear blue sky.
"Go!"
With a sharp cry, Qian Renxue and the golden angel swung their swords in unison. The sacred greatsword descended toward Lin Yang.
Even before the sword arrived, its aura was overwhelming enough to rival the heavens.
Everyone in the square felt a solemn and sacred pressure surging toward them, causing their heartbeats to weaken.
Faced with Qian Renxue's all-out attack, Lin Yang felt as if the entire attack was concentrated on him with no way to evade.
But should he avoid her sharp edge?
Lin Yang took a deep breath and tightly gripped the flying sword.
His soul power surged sharply. The six spirit rings surrounding him began to shine.
Just as he was about to use Domain Slash,
the eternal sun shining in his spiritual space, as if stimulated by something, suddenly emitted a light different from before.
Under that light, the originally deep crimson blade was adorned with a hazy ring of sunlight.
Lin Yang received a flash of inspiration and released the slash.
Midnight Sun!
In an instant, the entire world was enveloped in pure white light.
Time stopped. Space froze. Everything was wrapped in silence!
The seemingly terrifying and sacred greatsword quietly melted away under the white light like the first snow of winter.
In that moment, Qian Renxue felt an intense fear, as if she was facing the aura of a superior being who far surpassed her.
Grand, sacred, and warm, yet it inspired reverence.
Like the eye of heaven, she did not dare look directly at them!
That white light lasted only for a brief moment, as if time and space had been severed.
Boom!
When Qian Renxue regained consciousness, she found herself lying inside a massive crater more than a hundred meters in diameter.
Intense pain surged through her entire body like a tidal wave.
She… had lost?
In that instant, deathly silence enveloped the area around the square.
The crowd looked at one another, but no one dared to open their mouths.
They had not seen what happened at all. They only saw a flash of white light, and immediately afterward Qian Renxue was already lying at the bottom of the crater.
At that moment, Lin Yang's figure slowly descended from the sky.
His soul power was somewhat disordered. It was clear he had consumed a large amount of soul power, yet the eyes looking down at Qian Renxue shone extremely brightly.
Do I need to come again?
Qian Renxue revealed a bitter smile. "You really don't hold back, do you?"
"Uh…"
Lin Yang scratched his cheek.
Honestly speaking, he had not expected to injure Qian Renxue this badly, yet in that final move he had been unable to restrain himself.
"I'll have Lingling treat your injuries!"
"No!"
Qian Renxue raised her hand. The last remaining divine energy fused into her body.
Complete recovery was still impossible, but at least she could now move freely.
Eventually, Qian Renxue staggered to her feet and turned toward the already dazed Cardinal.
"I lost!"
Then she stared at Lin Yang once more.
"Congratulations!"
She did not offer him any further words of congratulations.
Then she flapped her wings and instantly flew toward the distant Elders' Hall.
"I forfeit the remaining matches!"
That strong-willed voice echoed through the air.
Lin Yang watched Qian Renxue's departing figure, helplessly shook his head, and then looked at the Cardinal who was still standing there in a daze.
"Aren't you going to announce the result?"
The Cardinal suddenly regained his senses and immediately began preaching.
"The Heaven Dou team is victorious and has obtained the right to participate in the championship match!"
The moment he finished speaking, an uproar broke out around him.
In this moment, no one paid attention to the champion's position. Instead, everyone stared fixedly at Lin Yang.
This was how an unparalleled genius should be!
Because the square had been completely destroyed, the losers' bracket final scheduled for tomorrow had no choice but to be postponed.
The crowd dispersed, yet many people would never forget what had happened today.
From this day onward, Lin Yang's name was destined to resound throughout the entire continent.
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