386: Unyielding in a hundred battles, soul-breaking mountain and river halberd

Boom!

Cracks resembling a spiderweb spread rapidly across the platform, and dust billowed.

A figure in a deep blue robe was also sent flying, sliding a long distance across the ground before finally steadying himself.

Immediately, the crowd erupted in an uproar, all staring at this scene in disbelief.

Hmm?

Even Lei Zhen was caught off guard; the power of that last strike was far greater than before, not on the same level at all.

The disdain in his gaze towards Xuan Hao gradually faded, replaced by seriousness.

"Don't panic, Quasi-Celestial Emperor Lei Zhen was just careless. Next, his opponent won't have it so easy."

Someone in the crowd spoke up, seemingly to calm everyone's emotions.

After all, about ninety percent of the people had bet everything on Lei Zhen, with many even wagering their entire fortunes. If he lost, the resulting turmoil would be unimaginable.

"You are very strong. I admit I underestimated you, but you won't have any chance next!"

Lei Zhen's voice was low, booming like thunder, as he spoke to Xuan Hao with a very calm tone.

The latter's expression remained unchanged from beginning to end, unperturbed, with a formidable aura like a bottomless abyss, unfathomable.

Crackle.

Waves of thunderous energy spread from Lei Zhen's body. His eyes turned into two flickering bolts of lightning, and a surging aura swept across the heavens and earth, clearly indicating he was getting serious.

Swish.

Lightning flashed, and the tip of the Lightning War Spear, imbued with world-destroying power, fiercely pierced towards Xuan Hao.

This strike, both in speed and power, had dramatically increased. Everyone could only vaguely see a flash of lightning illuminating the four directions of the sky.

Clang.

The two clashed again, but this time, both sides were evenly matched, with the aftermath constantly impacting the surrounding formations and ravaging the void.

"Thunder Serpent Dance, Thunderous Might!"

Feeling the powerful aura emanating from his opponent, Lei Zhen knew that ordinary methods would be difficult to defeat him, so he let out a low roar.

Immediately, countless deep blue lightning bolts fell from the sky, forming an ocean of thunder. Enormous thunder serpents materialized and swooped down.

Seeing this, Xuan Hao retreated, wielding his war halberd to continuously cut down the thunder serpents, yet he was still tainted by that extreme lightning power.

Visibly, arcs of electricity coiled around his crimson-gold battle armor, trying to invade his body, but they were dispersed by a special battle intent.

"Perish!"

With a sweep of his war halberd, he shattered all the thunder serpents in one go. His tall and upright figure, like a resilient pine, stood unyielding, looking down upon the heavens and earth.

"Hmph, it's not that simple."

Lei Zhen's expression was somewhat gloomy, then he sneered. The next moment, an even larger and more terrifying thunder serpent appeared in the ocean of thunder, letting out a roar and pouncing down from the sky.

Bang.

In just a single exchange, Xuan Hao was sent flying by a terrifying force. The giant serpent seized the opportunity, either biting, striking with its tail, or spitting out bolts of lightning.

Soon, the situation turned, and Xuan Hao was once again pushed onto the defensive.

"Good, well done! I knew that if Quasi-Celestial Emperor Lei Zhen went all out, Xuan Hao would be no match."

Someone in the crowd, his face full of excitement, waved his fist and shouted.

Lin Yan's gaze was profound as he looked at the unyielding figure in the arena, a hint of admiration in his eyes. This person was somewhat to his liking, and moreover, this was far from his opponent's limit.

"Little Yellow Dog, it seems your hopes are about to be dashed."

Yao Jinxuan didn't miss the chance to taunt him, saying mockingly.

Hmm?

Big Yellow Dog's expression was strange. It was the first time since he started cultivating that someone had called him that, and it felt a bit odd.

But he still responded disdainfully, "Speaking so soon? You might get slapped in the face. You're so pretty, it wouldn't look good with a palm print."

Big Yellow Dog did not back down. Of course, this 'slap in the face' was on a mental level, not a physical one.

Hmph.

Yao Jinxuan snorted and stopped speaking.

The situation in the arena changed again. After the thunder serpent sent Xuan Hao flying with a tail whip, it flickered and appeared behind him, opening its maw and directly swallowing him.

Seeing this scene, Lei Zhen's lips curled into a triumphant smile.

"It's over, he lost just like that? No way, I was hoping to take off from here."

A scrawny young man muttered to himself, his eyes filled with disappointment. This person had bet on Xuan Hao, hoping for an upset, but after seeing this, he couldn't help but sigh.

But the next moment, another change occurred. The thunder serpent began to roll violently, its abdomen distending, as if something was thrashing around inside.

Pfft.

Immediately after, a figure burst out from within the thunder serpent's body. It was Xuan Hao, and his aura seemed even more terrifying at this moment, having risen another notch.

A troublesome fellow.

Lei Zhen's smile froze, and he cursed under his breath.

Sure enough.

Lin Yan understood roughly upon seeing this. The cultivation technique Xuan Hao practiced was extremely special, allowing him to continuously increase his strength in battle, becoming more courageous with each fight. If he couldn't be defeated quickly, his opponent would only grow stronger.

Old Ning, with his head full of red hair, also noticed the anomaly. His brows furrowed slightly, and he immediately sent a sound transmission to Yao Wuhen.

Oh?

The latter's eyes also lit up, becoming even more eager for the upcoming battle.

"It's my turn."

Xuan Hao, who had been silent all this time, said faintly, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

Whoosh.

He transformed into a crimson-gold streak of light, holding his halberd in one hand, sweeping across the battlefield and unleashing a blade glow.

Damn it.

Lei Zhen felt the threat but dared not be careless. He thrust out his war spear, attempting to block it.

But something unexpected happened: the power contained in this blade glow seemed even more terrifying than it appeared, like a tide, with one wave higher than the last.

Lei Zhen's body stiffened, and he roared, beginning to circulate the surging spiritual power within him, pouring it into the spear. Only then did he manage to counteract it.

But this was not the end. A figure had already arrived in the high sky before him, seen holding the tail end of the war halberd with one hand, brewing an extremely terrifying killing move.

The crimson-gold war halberd emitted a dazzling light, shook slightly, and finally tore through the heavens and earth, swinging down fiercely.

"Soul Shattering River Halberd!"

Xuan Hao's eyes were like torches, and he whispered the words in his heart.

Swish.

Under everyone's gaze, the war halberd was like a heaven-splitting halberd, breaking through endless realms, intending to destroy everything in its path.

Lei Zhen felt a crisis descend. If he couldn't block it, he might very well die on the spot.

He disregarded everything else, fully exerting all the power within him, and fiercely hurled the war spear in his hand, as if to pierce the sky, unleashing a burst of deep blue lightning light.

Boom.

The earth shook, the void shattered, and even the formations at the edge of the battlefield subtly trembled, showing the terrifying impact. Both figures also vanished from everyone's sight.

After a long while, the aftermath dissipated, and the two figures slowly reappeared. Both sides had sustained a certain degree of injury at this point.

Especially Lei Zhen, in his deep blue robe, his clothes were tattered, his hair disheveled, his aura chaotic, and a trace of blood even seeped from the corner of his mouth.