**”The two blades arrived simultaneously, but Lin Yun’s sword swept them both aside, meeting both war blades head-on.”**
**Boom!**
In the astonishing collision, Lin Yun was sent flying backward through the air.
Clearly, Gu Dong had activated a strength-enhancing technique. Although his body refining skills were not as advanced as Lin Yun’s, the sudden surge in power gave him a significant advantage in what had previously been an evenly matched fight!
“Haha, Lin Yun, this is the gap between us! Prepare to die!”
Gu Dong’s laughter echoed through the sky as he charged forward, his war blades slashing wildly at Lin Yun.
Lin Yun continued to block with his sword, but he was forced to retreat repeatedly.
“Gu Dong, this is just the beginning. Did you really think this would be enough to defeat me?”
“It’s rare to encounter an opponent like you. I originally wanted to use you to practice my sword techniques, but since you’re so impatient, let’s settle this once and for all!”
**Demonic Bone, unleash!**
The veins in Lin Yun’s arms bulged as a surge of power erupted from within him.
**Taixu Force, Tenth Layer!**
During his recent seclusion, Lin Yun had reached the tenth layer of the Taixu Body Refining Technique. He had originally planned to keep this hidden for more critical matches later in the competition.
But facing Gu Dong, Lin Yun had no choice but to reveal it!
Lin Yun’s power surged once again!
**Clang!**
Their attacks collided once more, the terrifying impact resonating like a cannon blast. The shockwaves rippled out, distorting the surrounding space and causing the massive mountain nearby to tremble.
Gu Dong, his face filled with disbelief, was sent flying backward.
Lin Yun also used the momentum to retreat!
“What an intense clash! Who would have thought that Lin Yun, without his battle pet, could fight Gu Dong to this extent!”
The cultivators watching from the canyon were all stunned.
“Senior Brother Lin Yun is as fierce as ever!” Zhi Jin exclaimed excitedly.
After stabilizing himself, Gu Dong’s gaze turned venomous. “This guy’s strength can still increase?!”
Gu Dong had originally thought that without his battle pet, Lin Yun would be easy to defeat.
Now he realized he had severely underestimated Lin Yun’s strength!
“Gu Dong, let’s end this once and for all!”
**Holy Light Annihilation Technique!**
As Lin Yun’s voice rang out, the battlefield, which had just quieted down, was once again engulfed in a raging storm.
The spiritual energy within a fifty-mile radius surged toward Lin Yun, and his aura rose accordingly.
“End this? Fine, let’s see who ends whom! Did you think I, Gu Dong, have no tricks up my sleeve?”
Gu Dong’s face twisted into a狰狞 expression. As he spoke, he put away his current weapons and drew a pair of Saint-level war blades.
In the Gu family, only Tribulation Transcendence experts were granted Saint-level weapons, but he was an exception!
He was the only Mahayana cultivator in the Gu family to possess a Saint-level weapon, a privilege granted due to his status and the Gu family’s deep resources.
“Lin Yun, these trump cards were meant to be saved for the final stages of the competition. The fact that you’ve forced me to use them now is something you can be proud of.”
**Frost Technique!**
A layer of white frost spread across Gu Dong’s body, even covering his dual blades.
As the frost spread, his aura also surged dramatically!
“Lin Yun, take this!”
Gu Dong’s figure flashed forward, charging once more.
**Thunder Dao Intent! Water Dao Intent!**
The two Dao Intents fused, instantly covering his dual blades.
“He’s also using Dao Intent fusion!” A flash of surprise crossed Lin Yun’s eyes.
But on second thought, it made sense. As the most outstanding young talent of the super-ancient Gu family, it was no surprise that he had mastered Dao Intent fusion. Otherwise, how could he be called a genius?
“Fusion!”
Lin Yun also quickly fused two Dao Intents, slashing out with his sword!
**Boom!**
The combined power of the dual blades clashed with Lin Yun’s sword.
Light flooded the sky, and the terrifying shockwaves spread like tidal waves.
Neither side gained an advantage from this clash.
However, the bone-chilling cold emanating from Gu Dong’s weapons seeped into Lin Yun, causing him to shiver involuntarily. It seemed as though the flow of his blood and the circulation of his内力 had slowed slightly.
“Lin Yun, again!”
Gu Dong continued to press forward, his dual blades swinging in a coordinated attack.
**Clang! Clang! Clang!**
Lin Yun also pushed his attacks to the limit.
However, under the influence of the piercing cold, Lin Yun’s strength seemed to be slightly affected, and his speed had also decreased.
Even so, Gu Dong still couldn’t gain a decisive advantage. The battle once again reached a stalemate, with neither side able to gain the upper hand.
However, Gu Dong had the advantage in speed, and his higher realm meant he had greater endurance in prolonged battles. This might be his path to victory.
“Both of them are incredibly strong. It seems it will be difficult to determine a clear winner!”
The observing cultivators discussed among themselves.
Mo Qing and Zhi Jin also felt nervous for Lin Yun.
On the battlefield.
The battle between the two continued, and the entire canyon trembled under their clash!
“Lin Yun, let’s see how long you can keep this up!” Gu Dong said through gritted teeth.
Gu Dong hadn’t expected that even after using so many of his trump cards, he still couldn’t completely defeat Lin Yun.
However, he wasn’t worried. With his advantage in speed and his higher realm giving him greater endurance, he was confident that in a prolonged battle, he would win!
“Gu Dong, did you really think my tricks ended here?” Lin Yun’s lips curled into a smile.
When Gu Dong heard this, his eyelids twitched. Could Lin Yun still have more tricks up his sleeve? How was that possible?
Under the restrictions of not being able to use artifacts, battle pets, or pills, Lin Yun had already used so many techniques. How could he still have more?
Even Gu Dong had exhausted all his tricks!
Although Gu Dong was inwardly shocked, his hands didn’t stop moving. His dual blades, carrying terrifying power, once again closed in on Lin Yun.
“I don’t believe you have any more big moves!” Gu Dong roared.
**Azure Cloud Illusion Technique!**
**Boom!**
Gu Dong’s vision blurred, and the scene before him changed. He found himself in a treasure cave, filled with cultivation-related treasures—the very things he desired most!
Seeing this, Lin Yun smiled. The Azure Cloud Illusion Technique was a Saint-level divine sense technique he had learned, and this was the first time he had used it.
“Now’s the time!”
**Bracer Power, unleash!**
A special energy surged from the bracer, attaching itself to the sword. The sword radiated a dazzling light, tearing through space as it shot toward Gu Dong like a meteor.
From the moment Lin Yun activated the Azure Cloud Illusion Technique to the moment the sword struck, it seemed like a long time, but in reality, it was only a split second.
The sword moved at an astonishing speed, reaching Gu Dong in an instant.
Gu Dong’s divine sense wasn’t weak, but by the time he broke free from the illusion, the attack was already in front of him. He could only frantically raise his blades to block.
**Boom!**
Such a powerful strike, met with a hasty defense, had an inevitable outcome.
The Venomous Sword, carrying immense power, swept aside Gu Dong’s dual blades, broke through his defense, and struck his chest!
Gu Dong’s robes shattered, revealing a protective armor underneath.
When the sword touched the armor, a crack appeared. The crack spread like wildfire, and the armor exploded!
