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Yang Wudi dusted himself off and once again approached Dai Chengfeng, stopping only when he was thirty paces away.
At this point, Yang Wudi reined in his smile and gave a slight bow to Dai Chengfeng. "Prince Chengfeng, I underestimated the world before. I apologize to you."
As he spoke, Yang Wudi bent slightly, not waiting for Dai Chengfeng's response…
Whoosh—
Yang Wudi suddenly spun his Soul-Breaking Spear and raised it behind him with one hand. "But this time!"
"I will be serious!"
With that, the first soul ring beneath his feet flashed brightly. "First Soul Skill: Shock!"
In an instant, Yang Wudi unleashed all of his level 30 soul power without reservation, radiating an overwhelming surge of violent energy. The force whipped at Dai Chengfeng's clothes, causing them to flutter wildly as his golden hair danced.
By the time Yang Wudi's aura had reached its peak, his Soul-Breaking Spear shot forward like an ink dragon emerging from the sea.
Buzz—
This time…
The spear moved faster, struck harder, exuding an unstoppable, peerless momentum.
"Indeed, even the first soul skill of the Soul-Breaking Spear Technique holds such profound secrets."
Seeing this, Dai Chengfeng chuckled softly. "Mustard Seed Realm!"
In an instant, Dai Chengfeng's spiritual power rippled out invisibly, spreading outward from him like waves.
Ping!
Suddenly, everything around him was magnified infinitely, becoming crystal clear.
Even the flow of soul power within Yang Wudi's body and the nuances of his muscle techniques…
Nothing escaped Dai Chengfeng's keen eyes.
At the same time, Dai Chengfeng's movements didn't slow in the slightest.
His third soul ring flared brightly, and a pair of dark azure wind wings slowly unfurled from his back.
Flap, flap, flap—
The Nine Profound Wind Wings beat, each motion stirring up several whirlwinds of Nine Profound Wind.
Dai Chengfeng gripped the halberd tightly with both hands, twisting his waist forcefully as he raised the weapon high.
"White Tiger Overlord Spear, Second Form: Soaring Gust!"
Roar!
As Dai Chengfeng swung the halberd, an overwhelmingly domineering force tore through the air, emitting a sharp, piercing whistle like the roar of a tiger.
The Nine Profound Wind whirlwinds were instantly drawn in.
In a flash, countless small vortices merged into three towering columns of dark azure wind, surging toward Yang Wudi with an immense and ferocious momentum.
Wherever the wind columns passed, sand and gravel on the ground were swept up by an invisible hand, sucked into their swirling mass.
Watching the attack approach with overwhelming force, Yang Wudi's lips curled upward into a confident yet admiring smile.
"The first strike was pure, raw, and overwhelmingly dominant power, while this one uses that dominance as bait to manipulate myriad phenomena. Excellent technique!"
At this moment, Yang Wudi felt an indescribable surge of excitement.
Still carrying an unstoppable momentum, he charged straight toward Dai Chengfeng.
However, just as he reached about ten meters from Dai Chengfeng, he suddenly felt a heavy weight pressing down on him.
It was as if an invisible, incredibly heavy 'mountain' had descended from the sky, making every step forward unbearably difficult, as though he were sinking into an endless swamp.
Moreover, a suffocating sensation overwhelmed him, rapidly draining the air from his lungs, making breathing extremely labored.
"This move… has such intricate follow-up effects?"
"If I were merely an ordinary Soul Elder without the robust physique of a Soul Douluo, I would have already fallen to this attack."
"I'm impressed!"
Even as admiration for Dai Chengfeng grew in his heart, Yang Wudi's movements remained unceasing.
After all, he deeply understood that finding such a suitable opponent and battle opportunity was exceedingly rare.
Furthermore, he realized that Dai Chengfeng also craved this fight.
A true rival was hard to find!
The next second, a purple soul ring beneath Yang Wudi's feet suddenly lit up. "Third Soul Skill: Burst!" (Wiki name: Explosion)
Yang Wudi roared loudly, his voice shaking the surroundings.
The tip of his Soul-Breaking Spear erupted with black light. As he thrust the spear forward with all his might…
Boom—
An explosive shockwave erupted from the tip of the spear.
The three wind columns shook violently under the pressure of the explosion.
But they did not collapse.
However, the very next second!
Boom—
A second explosion followed immediately.
Incredibly, the two shockwaves fused together.
Under the overwhelming force of this combined impact, the previously formidable wind columns were shattered by Yang Wudi, dispersing into countless chaotic streams of air.
Swish—
Taking advantage of the opening, Yang Wudi's figure flashed, finally bringing him face-to-face with Dai Chengfeng.
"I knew you wouldn't fall so easily, Yang Wudi!"
A faint smile played on Dai Chengfeng's lips as he gazed at Yang Wudi, swinging the halberd without hesitation.
Clang, clang, clang—
The two engaged in close combat, their weapons clashing repeatedly, producing a series of crisp, metallic sounds.
Amidst the shower of sparks, Dai Chengfeng clearly sensed Yang Wudi's unique method of applying force.
His eyes sparkled with excitement, growing even more focused…
He closely tracked the movement patterns of Yang Wudi's Soul-Breaking Spear—the distinct spear techniques, the flow of soul power—burning every detail into his mind like an indelible imprint.
Gradually, Dai Chengfeng's gaze became distant, his mind entering a state of complete clarity.
The halberd in his hands seemed to take on a life of its own.
No longer consciously controlling it, Dai Chengfeng allowed his instincts to guide his movements, continuously exchanging blows with Yang Wudi's Soul-Breaking Spear.
A new understanding flashed across his mind.
Meanwhile—
Yang Wudi, who was locked in combat with Dai Chengfeng, frowned slightly.
"Strange… Why does Dai Chengfeng's spear technique suddenly resemble my Soul-Breaking Spear?"
Curious, he stopped focusing solely on the battle and turned his attention to Dai Chengfeng.
"Hiss!"
The next second, Yang Wudi's pupils contracted sharply. "Could it be… someone is achieving enlightenment during battle?!"
The phenomenon of enlightenment was something Yang Wudi had only heard about in ancient texts a handful of times.
Never did he imagine he would witness it with his own eyes today.
Though shocked, Yang Wudi's attacks with the Soul-Breaking Spear showed no signs of slowing.
"So be it!"
"Today, I'll lend you a hand, Your Highness!"
The shadows of Yang Wudi's Soul-Breaking Spear flickered, each thrust carrying the essence of decades of combat experience, slicing through the air with a howling sound.
Yet Dai Chengfeng remained oblivious to the deadly spear strikes, lost in a profound state of awareness.
The halberd in his hands moved with increasing fluidity, seemingly devoid of structure yet always managing to block Yang Wudi's attacks at critical moments.
Not only that, but every parry and counterattack carried an effortless sense of supreme intent.
Until suddenly, Dai Chengfeng snapped out of it!
"Spear techniques… can go beyond this!"
"Power isn't just about simple release, and technique doesn't have to rely on rigid forms. A truly powerful spear technique must use power as the foundation of technique and technique as the precise guidance of power…"
"A seemingly simple thrust, when perfectly harmonized with power and technique, can unleash devastating, world-shattering force…"
"It's like… letting things flow naturally!"
In that moment, Dai Chengfeng felt as though he had glimpsed a completely new path. His understanding of the White Tiger Overlord Spear had reached an unprecedented height.
"White Tiger Overlord Spear, Third Form: Supreme Intent!"
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