671: Chapter 671 Using one's own spear to attack one's own shield

A Solo Performance, Suppressing Geniuses!

Hun Tiandi watched the expanding energy storm in the arena, the gravity on his face not diminishing in the slightest.

Although the previous blade strike was strong, it wasn't enough to defeat Nian Kun, Cang Chengjun, and Gu Ci.

If they were so easily dealt with, they wouldn't be qualified to be called top-tier Geniuses by the three major powers.

Bang...

Just as this thought arose in Hun Tiandi's mind, an icy aura slowly released from within the surging energy.

Accompanied by vast Dou Qi, a temperature like the dead of winter surged across this patch of sky.

“Trivial tricks, a bug-like ant. My cultivation is at the level of an Eight-Star Dou Zun, and I have fully mastered the Nian Clan's true teachings. What right does an Eight-Star Dou Zong ant have to take away our Heavenly Dynasty's princess?”

The roaring Dou Qi, mixed with bone-chilling killing intent, resonated completely across the sky like rolling thunder.

Nian Kun's provocative words caused Hun Tiandi's expression to turn completely icy.

“Break!”

With a cold shout, the swirling energy solidified before violently shattering into pieces, impacting the surrounding fields.

Unfortunately, with the Purple-robed Old Eunuch present, a flick of his sleeve caused it to dissipate into nothingness.

On the square, Nian Kun's figure was revealed, dark red Dou Qi flowing around him like an Asura. His eyes were blood-red as he stared fixedly at Hun Tiandi.

His clothes were torn in several places, vaguely revealing his robust physique.

Immediately after, Gu Ci, covered in crimson flame Dou Qi with disheveled hair and a soot-covered face, stepped through the beacon fire into the rolling Mortal World.

His gaze, however, fell upon Nian Kun. From the chaotic battle between the four earlier, he could see that Nian Kun's cultivation was terrifying.

It was far above his own.

Then, Cang Chengjun's breathing was rapid, and the pale gold Buddhist Dou Qi on his body flickered, becoming somewhat dim.

With a gloomy face, he stared at Hun Tiandi.

The four fell into a confrontation again, silent and still; this was merely the calm before the storm.

Killing intent boiled within Nian Kun, whose cultivation was higher than Hun Tiandi's. Dark red Dou Qi condensed into armor that shimmered with an eerie red light; he had clearly used this dark armor to resist the energy impact earlier.

With a flip of his hand, he held a dark red spear that seemed forged from fresh blood, overflowing with Evil Qi.

It exuded a Soul-freezing Evil Qi, clearly forged from rare metals.

“Today, I'll let you witness the sharpness of the younger generation. Your power is cowardly and weak; you aren't qualified to glimpse Peak combat strength!”

“Furthermore, if you two dare to strike again, I will surely kill you!”

Suddenly, Nian Kun's gaze, filled with killing intent, turned to berate Cang Chengjun and Gu Ci.

He intended to fight Hun Tiandi alone!

“Stupid!” The Purple-robed Old Eunuch, treading the air in the sky, frowned slightly and mocked in his heart.

He actually hadn't seen through Hun Tiandi's purpose for starting the martial trial early.

In this battle, Nian Kun is in danger.

Hearing this, Cang Chengjun's face became extremely unsightly. As the Young Lord of the Cangtian Sect, he had been exceptionally conferred the status of Holy Son of Cangtian by the Cangtian Holy Land.

Naturally, he possessed considerable arrogance and was also a Peak existence among the younger generation.

When had he ever been humiliated like this?

Buzz!

He then took a deep breath and flipped his hand to produce a Buddhist staff. One end was as sharp as an axe, while the other was a crescent blade, emitting a startling aura.

It was inscribed with countless golden runes, and both ends were embedded with monster cores to enhance its power.

The Buddhist light on his body became increasingly brilliant, and vaguely, countless Buddhist chants filled the air. At this moment, Cang Chengjun was like a Reincarnation of a divine child, solemn and grand.

Clang!

In the next moment, the smile had long since vanished from Gu Ci's handsome face. Crimson flames erupted from him like a volcano. At some point, a golden longsword appeared in his hand, its cry as cold as ice.

The crimson Dou Qi was like a double helix, spiraling and moving along the blade.

Clearly, Nian Kun's words were a slap to the face of the Daxuan Heavenly Dynasty.

This battle was no longer just about marrying Princess Youyou or killing Hun Tiandi; it concerned the dignity of the Daxuan Heavenly Dynasty.

Hun Tiandi sneered inwardly; this was exactly what he wanted. Lightning Dou Qi surged out, covering his body and condensing into a suit of lightning armor with electric snakes slithering over it.

It emitted destructive flashes of electricity, as if the Thunder Emperor had descended to the world.

“Since the conflict has intensified, then let's fight!”

The purple flame thunder bead hidden within his clothes continuously released lightning energy, which entered his body and was refined into Dou Qi by the Thunder Emperor Art operating at its limit to replenish his consumption.

Otherwise, with his strength as an Eight-Star Dou Zong, how could he possibly compete with them?

“In this battle, Hun Tiandi will surely die!” Mu Qingluan said excitedly.

“No, what deep calculation. Using the opponent's spear to strike their own shield, he is utilizing the martial trial to secure the greatest victory!” Saint Feng said in surprise.

“Using the opponent's spear to strike their own shield? Saint Feng, what does that mean?” Yun Yun asked, puzzled.

“'Using the opponent's spear' refers to Nian Kun attacking Hun Tiandi. An Eight-Star Dou Zun against an Eight-Star Dou Zong—there is no chance of winning.”

“'Striking their own shield' is Hun Tiandi inviting the Three-Star Dou Zun Cang Chengjun and Five-Star Dou Zun Gu Ci to the martial trial, using their strongest attacks to break Nian Kun's strongest shield!”

Saint Feng explained.

“Then isn't Hun Tiandi using Cang Chengjun and Gu Ci to fight Nian Kun, while he himself is the most correct shield!”

Yun Yun cried out in surprise.

“Correct. Among the four, the strongest is the Eight-Star Dou Zun Nian Kun. If those two join forces against him, their win rate is extremely high, and the weakest, Hun Tiandi, poses the least threat!”

“Therefore, no matter how Cang Chengjun and Gu Ci choose, they must first defeat Nian Kun before dealing with Hun Tiandi!”

Fairy Hua also spoke calmly, having seen through the situation.

“Fight! Let me witness the Peak combat strength of the younger generation!”

Hun Tiandi provoked, gripping the emperor-slaying blade tightly as he looked down upon the three geniuses. With a thought, his body emitted an extremely overbearing Dragon pressure.

Roar...

Then, his thin frame shook, and a cluster of purple energy emerged, writhing continuously. In the blink of an eye, it condensed into a hundred-zhang-sized Purple Dragon with a ferocious head, purple scales, and a massive tail.

Roar...

It roared at the three, and the terrifying Dragon pressure spread out, causing the trio's expressions to freeze.

“Asura Spear Technique!”

Nian Kun's face was icy, and the Evil Qi in his eyes could no longer be suppressed. He stomped his foot, his body becoming like a heaven-piercing spear. As he moved, dark red spear light blotted out the sun.

It was like a field of spear light cast from fresh blood, blood-red and accompanied by sharp Evil Qi, as it enveloped and struck toward Hun Tiandi.

“What strong slaughtering intent!”

Sensing the Asura-like Evil Qi, Hun Tiandi's gaze narrowed. Lightning Dou Qi surged within him, and he slashed the long blade horizontally.

The overbearing blade aura shattered many of the dark red spear shadows. With every spear strike he parried, deep pits were left in the ground.

With the Purple Dragon protecting him, the spear shadows struck the dragon scales, creating sparks and erupting in the fierce sound of metal clashing.

With every spear Hun Tiandi blocked, his figure retreated continuously.

On the square, he left rows of deep footprints, showing how powerful Nian Kun's strength was and how startling the Asura Spear Technique was.

“Buddhist Staff Strike!”

Cang Chengjun also acted. His sharp Buddhist staff danced with countless shadows, forcefully attacking Nian Kun. His body's surface turned pale gold, appearing like a golden body.

The Buddhist light spread out, completely incompatible with Nian Kun's dark red Evil Qi.

The Buddhist light, which contained strong purification abilities, actually neutralized the Evil Qi, like fire touching ice, producing sizzling white smoke.

“Ten Strikes of Sword Shadows!”

Gu Ci seized the opportunity and also attacked, his target surprisingly being Nian Kun. The crimson sword shadows were incredibly hot, and a sharp Sword Intent erupted.

It slashed through the Evil Qi and struck the dark red armor with a clanging sound, sending sparks flying.

Unfortunately, the dark red armor was incredibly tough, and only countless sword marks were left upon it!

“Hahaha, what courage! Being able to fight two great geniuses at once is my, Nian Kun's, honor!” Nian Kun laughed wildly, a rebellious look flashing in his eyes.

He was somewhat surprised by Cang Chengjun and Gu Ci's intervention, but even more shocked!

“Asura Spear Technique, Asura Break!”

Facing Hun Tiandi's stability, Nian Kun struck out boldly. His Dou Qi surged again, pushed to the Peak. With a movement of the spear tip, countless dark red spear shadows converged, turning into a massive dark red figure.

It wore dark red armor and had two horns on its head, its face hideously ugly.

A massive dark red fist smashed down from the air, shattering space. Like an enraged Asura, it left Hun Tiandi with no way to dodge.

A flash of ruthlessness appeared in his eyes as the Purple Dragon flew and spiraled, instantly shielding Hun Tiandi's figure beneath its mountain-like body.

The Purple Dragon opened its massive maw and bit toward the dark red Asura.

Break!

Roar...

The Asura and the Purple Dragon collided. The dark red and Purple Dragon shadows shook, instantly erupting with even stronger destructive power than before.

The Purple Dragon wailed in sorrow as countless cracks spread across its massive body, from the head to the tail.

Pfft!

The dragon's body instantly exploded, and a blood-stained figure flew backward, spitting out blood like a kite with a broken string, crashing heavily onto the ground.

It was Hun Tiandi, heavily injured by Nian Kun!