Soul Emperor Awakening

"How are you feeling, Senior Brother Chen?" Lin Xuan said, slowly approaching Chen Yun with the Dragon Cloud Rod in hand. His eyes were perfectly calm.

Chen Yun got to his feet, the golden light around him fading. He glanced over at the Flying Claw and sneered, "Junior Brother Lin, you’re truly skilled. I never thought you’d possess Phoenix Power. As your senior brother, I must admit I’m not your match."

Lin Xuan didn’t respond. Instead, he used his Dragon Cloud Rod to flick the Flying Claw into the air, snatching it and saying with a smile, "I assume you want this weapon back, Senior Brother Chen? If you want it, come and get it."

He tossed the Flying Claw aside, letting it land behind him as a clear invitation for Chen Yun to retrieve it himself.

’I won’t touch the Flying Claw, let alone use it; I have no interest in such a weapon. Besides, it’s simple enough to counter. Ultimately, it’s a pretty useless trick. As long as your opponent’s Realm is stronger than yours, they can force you out of Instant Teleportation.’

’It’s just like what happened with Sun Zhe. My superior Power of Heaven and Earth forced him out of his Instant Teleportation. It’s not just Instant Teleportation, either; it’s the same for most other abilities. If your opponent’s Realm overwhelms yours, the effectiveness of your skills plummets!’

’In the Late Stages of Cultivation, fights aren’t just about raw power, but about the clash of Realms.’

"I have more than one weapon," Chen Yun sneered, retrieving a long spear from his Storage Space. The golden weapon was blindingly brilliant under the direct sunlight.

"A long spear? Interesting." Lin Xuan smiled. ’Those with a Gold Attribute Physique tend to favor spears. They complement the inherent hardness of their attribute, allowing them to achieve an ’unbreakable’ level of power.’

’Assuming, of course, they can actually reach that level of indestructibility to begin with.’

Seeing Lin Xuan’s expression, Chen Yun’s rage intensified. "Dragon-like Spear!" he roared.

The words had barely left his mouth when he charged at Lin Xuan, spear in hand. He twisted the long spear and thrust it forward. A torrent of Golden Elemental Power surged into the weapon, causing the entire Golden Spear to emit a faint golden glow. Guided by intense Power Patterns, an astounding amount of Golden Elemental Power gathered at the spear’s tip, bursting forth in a brilliant flash of light.

At the same time, he executed a practiced Body Technique, transforming into a streak of dazzling light that shot forward. He was like a meteor falling from the night sky, growing ever more brilliant as he approached.

His momentum was unstoppable, a streaking star piercing through the air. He released his Spear Realm in its entirety, man and spear merging into one, becoming indistinguishable.

The crowd below couldn’t help but cheer. It was this terrifying Spear Technique that had earned Chen Yun his solid twelfth-place ranking. His unstoppable power was enough to pierce through anything!

This was Chen Yun’s true strength, not that cheap trick with the Flying Claw.

"’Dragon-like Spear’?" Lin Xuan scoffed at the display. "You don’t even have a dragon. How dare you invoke its name? Let me show you what a True Dragon really is!"

The Dragon Cloud Rod in his hand began to hum. The Dragon Power contained within seemed to be agitated by the challenge, eager to burst forth from the weapon.

Lin Xuan tightened his grip on the Dragon Cloud Rod, gave it a slight twist, and stepped forward to meet Chen Yun head-on. As he charged, the Dragon Cloud Rod in his hand grew increasingly agitated.

"Someone actually dares to meet Chen Yun head-on? Even if his technique isn’t a Celestial Level Martial Art, it’s infinitely close to one. To face that kind of power directly is suicide!"

"Exactly! Even if he manages to block it, he’ll be at a huge disadvantage. He’d be better off using that incredible speed of his for a surprise attack!"

...

As the crowd murmured amongst themselves, Ling Tian, who was standing to the side, let out a cold snort. "It’s precisely that kind of thinking that keeps your rankings at the bottom."

The usually silent Ling Tian had actually spoken. The others were disgruntled, but none of them dared to talk back. After all, Ling Tian was the boss.

In Ling Tian’s eyes, sometimes a head-on clash was necessary. It wasn’t recklessness; it was a display of self-confidence. Lin Xuan was only doing this because he had absolute faith in his own abilities.

’If they can’t even see that, then it’s no wonder their skill level keeps them at the bottom.’

While they were still talking, Lin Xuan had already advanced to meet the attack. His Dragon Cloud Rod was shrouded in Qi Force, charged with power to its absolute limit.

"Dragon-like Stick!"

The Lin Clan’s Fifth Form: Dragon-like Stick!

A sharp glint flashed in Lin Xuan’s eyes. With a flick of his wrist, he thrust the Dragon Cloud Rod forward to meet the incoming spear. The Qi Force enveloping the rod coalesced, transforming into a surging Qi Dragon.

At that moment, it was as if Lin Xuan himself had transformed into a dragon. The rod was its massive head, and he was its body. It opened its giant maw and lunged, ready to bite down on Chen Yun.

Amplified by his Heaven and Earth Realm, everyone on the Martial Arts Arena suddenly felt the presence of a soaring Giant Dragon—it was utterly domineering, suffused with a profound Long Wei.

ROAR!

A dragon’s cry roared from within the Dragon Cloud Rod as the two terrifying attacks slammed into each other. Rod against spear. Who would be the victor?

The dragon’s roar shot into the heavens, lingering in the air long after. Long Wei! This was the true meaning of "like a dragon." This was the true Dragon-like Stick!

BOOM!

With a tremendous bang, both fighters were thrown back by an immense force. They retreated rapidly, their bodies no longer under their own control as they were flung backward. A deep pit had been blasted into the ground where they collided, and a dense web of cracks spread out in all directions.

After the exchange, Lin Xuan took more than a dozen steps back before managing to steady himself. Chen Yun, on the other hand, couldn’t stop the terrifying force at all. After being pushed back a dozen steps, he tumbled to the ground, rolling several times before finally coming to a stop.

CRACK.

As Lin Xuan came to a halt, he saw a crack form on the head of his Dragon Cloud Rod. The crack quickly spread, and the tip shattered into countless fragments that scattered across the ground.

’It shattered...’ Lin Xuan was stunned for a moment, then shook his head. ’That impact was too powerful. If my Physique wasn’t so strong, I would have been seriously injured. Even so, my body is aching.’

Chen Yun’s attack power was immense. Combined with his Cultivation at the Fifth Layer of Spirit Refining Stage, the power he unleashed was a tier higher than Lin Xuan’s. However, his Spear Realm was a whole level below Lin Xuan’s. The vast difference between their Realms was what allowed Lin Xuan to bridge the gap in their Cultivation.

’Unfortunately, I’ve had this weapon for too long. Under the constant strain of my powerful attacks, it finally gave out and shattered. Every weapon has its limits. The Power of Heaven and Earth is just too strong; the Dragon Cloud Rod couldn’t withstand it indefinitely. This time, clashing against a top-tier Treasure Long Spear with its ’unbreakable’ power finally destroyed it.’

However, the tip of his opponent’s long spear had also cracked. While it hadn’t shattered completely, it was clearly ruined. The tip is the most crucial part of a spear; with it damaged, the entire weapon was useless.

"Heh heh, your weapon’s gone. This time, you’re dead for sure!" Chen Yun had already scrambled to his feet. Blood was trickling from the corner of his mouth, but he paid it no mind.

At some point during his tumble, he had ended up right next to the Flying Claw, which he now gripped tightly in his hand. Seeing Chen Yun’s sinister expression, Lin Xuan’s heart sank. He had a bad feeling about this.

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