His opponent’s spear wasn’t just fast—his strength was abnormally immense.

He dared not be overconfident any longer. His Langyue True Qi erupted with full force, and his Sword Momentum abruptly turned swift and fierce. Like scudding clouds, it transformed into rays of cold moonlight as he switched from defense to offense, blanketing Chen Qing’s vital points. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Chen Qing remained completely unruffled. As his Cloud-Coiling Spear danced, the full depth of his Mountain Prison-Suppression Spear at the Perfection Realm was on clear display.

Spear and sword clashed, sending sparks flying. Both fighters retreated two steps before stomping down and launching themselves back into the fray.

Xiao Bieli unleashed his Flowing Cloud Sword Technique once more. The gleam of his blade was like clouds and mist—ethereal and unpredictable. It instantly split into several afterimages, striking at Chen Qing’s major acupoints from different angles with a speed so fast it was dizzying.

He intended to defeat Chen Qing with lightning speed.

However, Chen Qing’s response defied everyone’s expectations. He didn’t rush to meet offense with offense. His footwork was profound and his stance was as steady as a boulder, while the Cloud-Coiling Spear in his hands began to dance.

Thousand Peaks and Ridges!

In an instant, layers of spear-shadows stacked upon one another, seeming to form countless illusory mountain ridges that stretched out before him.

Each spear-shadow was heavy and substantial, carrying a suffocating sense of oppression.

When Xiao Bieli’s swift, agile sword light pierced the spear-shadows, it was like a clay ox sinking into the sea—its speed suddenly plummeted, and his exquisite Sword Techniques seemed to get bogged down in an invisible mire.

His strike having failed, Xiao Bieli’s Sword Momentum instantly shifted. The Flowing Cloud Sword Technique changed from ethereal to ferocious. The tip of his sword vibrated, conjuring specks of cold light like stars, or a cold moon peeking through the clouds. It cunningly thrust toward the gaps in the spear-shadows, attempting to break the entire defense by piercing a single point!

Chen Qing’s expression remained unchanged as his Spear Technique shifted in response.

Moving Mountains and Unloading Seas!

The Cloud-Coiling Spear seemed to lose all weight in his hands, becoming preternaturally agile.

The shaft of the spear would parry, guide, deflect, and redirect. With an incomparably exquisite and clever application of force, it repeatedly diffused the focused power of Xiao Bieli’s sword.

Despite being an incredibly heavy spear, it was now being wielded with the ultimate skill of using four taels to move a thousand catties. Every collision produced a muffled clang and a shower of sparks, yet each time, it just managed to neutralize the deadly sword edge.

"Marvelous!"

Li Wang couldn’t help but whisper in awe, "Junior Brother Chen’s technique for diffusing force is simply miraculous!"

"It’s not just technique."

Shen Xiuyong said with a grave expression, "His mastery of the Spear Technique has reached the Transformation Realm. Moreover, his physical strength must be astonishing. Otherwise, it would be impossible to control such an exquisite Force Manipulation Technique with such ease."

Unable to break through after a prolonged assault, Xiao Bieli’s brow furrowed.

Chen Qing was far more difficult to deal with than he had anticipated. His defensive Spear Technique was impenetrable, and it even carried a powerful rebounding force that was making his wrist go numb.

His pride stung, Xiao Bieli’s Langyue True Qi surged violently. His sword speed increased by another thirty percent, and the light from his blade became a furious tempest, completely engulfing Chen Qing!

With a cold shout, Xiao Bieli’s Sword Techniques grew even more ruthless as he unleashed all the True Qi in his body.

Although he hadn’t managed to open all Twelve Orthodox Meridians before coming to the Wutai Sect, the True Qi from his Eleven Orthodox Meridians was still superior to Chen Qing’s.

Chen Qing no longer remained purely on the defensive. His Cloud-Coiling Spear vibrated sharply as he found an opening and counter-attacked!

Mountain-Breaking Rainbow Piercing!

Seizing a miniscule opening as Xiao Bieli shifted his Sword Momentum, Chen Qing thrust his spear out!

This one thrust condensed all his Power and his vast Cyan Wood True Qi. The air at the tip of the spear was compressed to an extreme, letting out a piercing shriek as it transformed into a highly concentrated stream of cyan light, aimed directly at the heart of Xiao Bieli’s web of sword strikes!

Fast! Precise! Vicious!

Xiao Bieli’s pupils contracted. Sensing the terrifying Penetration Power contained in that thrust, he hastily brought his Flowing Cloud Sword back to defend. He held the blade horizontally and poured all of his Langyue True Qi into it.

CLANG—!!!

An explosive clang, far louder than any before, ripped through the air!

The sound was like a great temple bell, making the eardrums of the disciples with weaker Power ache.

A violent blast of Qi Force erupted from the two combatants, kicking up clouds of dust.

Xiao Bieli felt an irresistible, colossal force travel up his sword, churning his qi and blood. He staggered back three steps—THUMP, THUMP, THUMP—and the hand gripping his sword trembled slightly. For the first time, an expression of utter disbelief appeared on his face.

But Chen Qing only swayed slightly. His feet seemed rooted to the ground; he hadn’t retreated even half a step!

ROAR!!!

The entire arena burst into a clamor!

"What?! Xiao Bieli was forced back?!"

"I’m not seeing things, am I? Brother Chen actually forced Xiao Bieli back with his spear?"

"Brother Chen’s power... he’s actually this strong?!"

The Wutai Sect disciples could hardly believe their eyes. Their earlier despondence was instantly replaced by tremendous joy and shock.

On the Xuanjia Sect’s side, the sneer on Fang Rui’s face froze, his mouth hanging slightly open.

A sharp glint flashed in Shi Ziyi’s eyes as she cried out, "What incredible explosive power! The might of that thrust..."

Chang Xing covered her mouth, her eyes fixed on the figure standing tall in the center of the arena, spear in hand.

On the high platform, He Yuzhou’s expression remained placid, betraying no change.

"That’s an extremely advanced Horizontal Hard Skill!"

Shi Kaishan had a sharp eye and immediately saw part of the truth. "No wonder his strength is so astonishing and his defense so formidable! To think he could withstand the aftershocks of Xiao Bieli’s Sword Qi completely unscathed! When did the Wutai Sect produce such a freak?"

Leng Qianqiu’s expression darkened.

The relaxed look on Ye Qingyi’s face had long since vanished, replaced by profound shock.

Xiao Bieli steadied himself, his expression turning incredibly solemn.

He knew that the level of power Chen Qing was now displaying was in no way inferior to Nie Shanshan’s—it might even surpass it.

Xiao Bieli’s aura climbed once more. His Langyue True Qi flowed out of him like tangible moonlight, causing his clothes to flutter and snap in the still air.

Chen Qing took a deep breath. The Cyan Wood Eternal Spring Technique within him began to circulate frantically, and a vast power surged through his entire body.

He pushed his Eight Extremes Vajra Body to its absolute limit. The coppery sheen beneath his skin grew more distinct, and he began to faintly radiate a ferocious aura, like that of an ancient, savage elephant.