He bore several C-level quality magics, but in just one exchange, he was certain that this fog skill had surpassed C-level.

Outside.

In the instant Liou Yuan was engulfed by the fog.

The disciples fighting nearby kept their distance from the fog cluster; seeing it spread towards them, they hurriedly avoided it.

Both Xiaopei Mountain and Little Cyan Valley disciples feared being affected by this fog skill.

After each retreated to a safe area, they watched the fog envelop the weapons with eyes full of shock and uncertainty.

"We all just joined the sect; the highest cultivation level among us is Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer’s Bao Yufeng, and he doesn’t have this presence. How can this person unleash such an impressive skill?"

"Is it our senior brother or sister who made a move?"

"That guy engulfed by the fog is probably doomed."

...

Some discerning people from both sides instantly recognized the source of the fog.

"It must be Liou Tao who made the move; only the guy with Five-Star Mist Acupoint can perform such a technique."

Xie Miaobo’s face turned extremely unsightly.

He watched Liou Yuan being swallowed by the fog but dared not take a step deeper.

Because Xie Miaobo knew well that even if he charged in, it would be to no avail.

"That guy is finished; it’s the Liou Family’s C-level skill, Cloud Manipulation." Bao Yufeng, entangled in battle with Qiu Ming, laughed heartily, trying to disrupt Qiu Ming’s focus in their confrontation.

Qiu Ming only glanced at the fog and curled his lips.

His rugged face showed no hint of worry.

Liou Yuan’s strength is something he knew best and wasn’t inferior to any Five-Star Star Acupoint disciple, so naturally, he wasn’t panicked.

Instead, taking advantage of Bao Yufeng speaking, he stomped his foot on the ground.

No one knew what skill he used, but it trembled the surrounding ground.

A subtle force spread across the surface, jolting Bao Yufeng, causing him to step back a few paces.

"Mind your own business, grandson!" Qiu Ming seized the chance and swung an axe, forcing Bao Yufeng to retreat two steps.

Bao Yufeng wasn’t a pushover, or rather, anyone with Five-Star Star Acupoint had some capability; when Qiu Ming intended to expand his advantage, the knife light surged from his hand, slicing out a dozen strikes in a row.

"Eight Directions Rapid!"

Puff puff puff! Blade lights bloomed, enveloping Qiu Ming entirely.

He dodged insufficiently, his giant axe in hand deflected a few blade lights, but the rest fell on his body.

He gritted his teeth and absorbed them.

The brown spiritual glow enveloping his body couldn’t fend off the blade lights’ damage, instantly splitting his skin where struck.

"Today, I’ll chop down this Gen Mountain!" Bao Yufeng stood with his knife, letting out a deep shout, after which his skin began turning red, and the knife in hand stained with blood.

In such a state, Bao Yufeng slashed out, bringing forth blood light, battering Qiu Ming into repeated retreat.

Were it not for Qiu Ming relying on the peculiar defense of his Gen Mountain Spirit Skill, any other Qi Cultivation Fourth Layer here would have been decimated by Bao Yufeng.

Disciples from Xiaopei Mountain grew increasingly anxious.

Liou Yuan was swallowed by the gray fog, in grave danger.

Qiu Mingyue was pushed back by Bao Yufeng.

The situation on the field, no matter how viewed, favored Little Cyan Valley.

"Today feels like walking right into a trap." Fu Xueping drove back two Little Cyan Valley disciples with icy shards, her face also showing anxiety.

She looked back at the Cloud Manipulation conjured by Liou Tao.

The Fog Shuttles were just the beginning.

As Liou Yuan was completely surrounded by the black fog.

All kinds of weapons began manifesting within the fog.

There were fog-condensed flying swords, spears, knives, and Liou Yuan’s eyes glanced roughly, counting seven blades.

They levitated in the fog, sealing off all his escape routes.

Feeling the spiritual power fluctuations contained within those fog weapons, Liou Yuan tightened his grip on the Profound Brilliance Sword, his expression turning solemn.

"No wonder they dare wait for me in Little Cyan Valley; Liou Tao truly has some tricks."

Before coming to Little Cyan Valley, he realized Xiaopei Mountain’s attack was orchestrated by Liou Tao, deliberately luring him and Qiu Ming here.

Yet, he came.

Because he knew that if he backed down this time, Liou Tao would dare walk all over him in the future.

"Since I’m here today, I’m determined to take you down."

Liou Yuan’s confidence naturally stemmed from his faith in his own strength; he held the Evil Eyes trump card, keeping his heart unruffled.

"Ha!" Thinking of this, Liou Yuan suddenly let out a breath.

During the time disturbed by the gray fog, he hadn’t been idle, the purple hue in his eyes growing more distinct.

To others, the fog was elusive, but he had seen through it completely.

Including the hidden Liou Tao in the fog, the fog could obscure his body but not his spiritual power.

"Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer!" Liou Yuan murmured softly; like Bao Yufeng, Liou Tao also possessed cultivation at Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer.

Qiu Ming previously mentioned that Liou Tao was older and more advanced in cultivation, nearly a step away from Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer.

The Five Extremes Mountain had rich stellar power, and the conditions were conducive for Liou Tao to break through to Qi Cultivation Fifth Layer, unsurprising.

In the instant that Liou Yuan called out Liou Tao’s cultivation level.

Whoosh whoosh whoosh!

Weapons condensed by the fog from all directions began shooting forth simultaneously, hacking towards Liou Yuan in the fog.

A pair of ominous eyes lurked in the depths of the fog, the mouth curling into a cruel smile.

He understood the power of his magic; Liou Yuan at Qi Cultivation Fourth Layer could never withstand it.

Even if the sword in his hand seemed extraordinary.

How could he possibly fend off attacks from all directions?

Liou Tao originally thought Liou Yuan would block with his sword as before.

But when the eight weapons descended, Liou Yuan made a bizarre move; he planted the Profound Brilliance Sword at his feet.

Then he took a deep breath and stored it in his abdomen.

At the weapon approached within a meter of him.

"Roar!!" Following a sky-tearing roar, it exploded from Liou Yuan as the center.

Rippling sound waves solidified and spread out.

The weapons conjured by Liou Tao’s magic shook at the sound wave, unable to advance, forcibly stopped a meter from Liou Yuan.

That would have sufficed.

The beastly roar even spread further, penetrating the fog and reaching Liou Tao in hiding.

Though a distance away, even the strong Liou Tao faced sudden confusion, his head buzzing momentarily, his eyes dazing momentarily.

In that brief moment.

"Earth Position!" Liou Yuan, having tracked Liou Tao’s location, drew his sword and charged, killing intent flashing in his eyes.

Clank! The Profound Brilliance Sword emitted a sword chant, blue spiritual power surging beneath his feet.

With that spiritual light empowering him, his figure shot toward Liou Tao’s location at uncanny speed.

It was the body technique, Treading Flowing Waves!

Liou Yuan had painstakingly practiced this body technique outside the sect for days, often unable to grasp its essence, yet now, amid crisis, found it seamlessly executable.

With a flash of blue light, within less than a breath, he pierced through the dense fog to see Liou Tao hidden behind it.