NOVEL NEXT Chapter 54: Chapter 54: The Thirty-Six Heavenly Techniques – The Art of Transformation
The sword aura and intent radiating from Lu Yunzhou were unparalleled—far surpassing the combined might of Chen Jianjun and Chen Xun back in the day.
"Cultivators… truly extraordinary," Qian Daoliu mused inwardly, watching Lu Yunzhou's awe-inspiring presence with renewed admiration.
However, rather than feeling intimidated by Lu Yunzhou's overwhelming sword aura, Qian Daoliu's battle spirit surged to a fever pitch.
A thunderous roar split the air as Qian Daoliu and Lu Yunzhou collided in a blinding exchange, sending shockwaves rippling outward. The onlookers from the Spirit Hall, watching from afar, felt an icy dread settle over them as they witnessed what true power meant.
"This young man's strength is remarkable. To withstand a clash with the Grand Consecration without yielding an inch…" murmured Lion Douluo, the Fourth Consecration, eyeing Lu Yunzhou's pristine figure, free of any speck of dust, before glancing at Qian Daoliu, whose expression betrayed a hint of satisfaction.
Hearing this, Azure Luan Douluo spoke with a hint of curiosity, "If he's this formidable at just the Foundation Establishment stage, wouldn't he rival the gods themselves upon reaching the Golden Core?"
After a moment of contemplation, Lightfeather Douluo, the Fifth Consecration, who watched with great interest, added, "Now that you mention it, I almost wish I could become a cultivator too. After all, beyond the Golden Core, there are realms like Nascent Soul and Transformation, waiting for us to explore."
Lightfeather's words brought a chuckle from Golden Crocodile Douluo, the Second Consecration. "You're dreaming big, kid! Trying to run before you can walk. Let's see you reach the peak of Rank 97 first—or even my level—before you start talking about Golden Cores and Nascent Souls!"
Lightfeather Douluo: "…"
As the elders of Spirit Hall bantered back and forth, Lu Yunzhou and Qian Daoliu's fight grew fiercer with each passing moment.
"Seventy-Two Earth Fiend Techniques—Mountain-Cracking Strike!"
The instant Lu Yunzhou unleashed his spell, he brought his fingers together in a decisive slash toward Qian Daoliu. His casual movements belied the devastating energy they carried.
With an unrelenting force, "Mountain-Cracking Strike" charged forth, causing Qian Daoliu's expression to shift as he recognized its terrifying power. He quickly unleashed one of his most guarded soul skills in response.
"Fifth Soul Skill: Angel's Protection!"
With a thunderous shout, a colossal angelic figure appeared behind Qian Daoliu. In an instant, six radiant golden wings wrapped protectively around him, forming an impenetrable barrier.
The destructive energy of "Mountain-Cracking Strike" slammed against the "Angel's Protection," causing faint cracks to appear on its radiant surface.
Seeing this, Lu Yunzhou's lips curved into a slight smile, and he seized the momentum to launch another spell: "Divine Sword Lightning Summoning!"
At his command, the Sky Azure Sword in his hand ascended into the sky.
The once-clear heavens were instantly overtaken by dark clouds, as ferocious winds and crackling thunder followed in rapid succession.
"This power… Even a Titled Douluo would be either killed or gravely injured by it!" exclaimed Demon Vanquisher Douluo, the Seventh Consecration, staring in awe at the brewing thunderbolts.
Swallowing hard, Thousand Jun Douluo, the Sixth Consecration, muttered, "No wonder this kid managed to defeat Chen Xin and Yu Yuanzhen. Just this single technique alone would be hard for us to withstand."
It was then that Golden Crocodile Douluo spoke up with a serious tone. "I wonder… can the Grand Consecration actually win against this young man?"
Golden Crocodile's words carried a weight of solemnity, and he was dead serious, with no hint of jest in his tone. The other elders of Spirit Hall shared his gravity as they watched the unprecedented battle unfold.
Earlier, they had looked down on Lu Yunzhou, believing him to be no match for Qian Daoliu. Yet now, after witnessing Lu Yunzhou's strength, a newfound respect—tinged with awe—emerged within them. They couldn't help but wonder if Qian Daoliu could truly emerge victorious.
"Could Grandfather… lose?" murmured Qian Renxue, glancing between the overwhelming lightning bolts and the fractures in the "Angel's Protection" caused by "Mountain-Cracking Strike." Remembering that Lu Yunzhou still had numerous techniques he hadn't yet used, a chilling thought crept into her mind.
Qian Daoliu, one of the continent's mightiest figures, revered as a demigod and virtually invincible. Yet, Lu Yunzhou—within a few moves—had already forced Qian Daoliu onto the defensive, tipping the scales ever so slightly in his favor.
When the battle first began, Qian Renxue had believed her grandfather would surely defeat Lu Yunzhou. At worst, she thought, the fight would end in a draw. But now…
Before Lu Yunzhou… her revered grandfather appeared so… vulnerable.
As the crowd watched in tense anticipation, a surge of holy power erupted from the "Angel's Protection." A fierce, razor-sharp aura shot skyward as a blood-red, hundred-thousand-year spirit ring appeared, glowing brilliantly within the "Angel's Protection."
"Ninth Soul Skill: Angel's Retribution!"
With a cry, Qian Daoliu's angelic apparition brandished the Angelic Sword, symbolizing justice and punishment, slicing down upon the sword-shaped lightning bolt descending from above.
Seeing this, Lu Yunzhou couldn't help but exclaim, "To counter by advancing… You are indeed worthy of respect, Elder Qian."
Determined to establish his sect and lay down his own path, Lu Yunzhou capitalized on his momentum to press forward with another technique.
"Thirty-Six Heavenly Techniques—Art of Transformation!"
The Art of Transformation, a technique allowing mastery over size and concealment, would allow him to manifest the power of "Law of Heaven and Earth."
As Lu Yunzhou released the spell, his figure began to grow.
Ten feet, twenty feet, thirty feet…
A hundred feet, two hundred, three hundred…
Until finally, he stood at a towering height of a thousand feet!
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