Chapter 699

"Bang!" Lei Nuo rolled through the air and landed steadily, his expression slightly altered. He hadn't expected Li An's reaction to be so swift, nor had he anticipated Li An's strength had undergone a qualitative leap during this time.

"It seems I underestimated you," Lei Nuo licked his lip, a flicker of excitement flashing in his eyes, as if he'd encountered a long-missed opponent.

"Likewise," Li An smiled calmly, knowing full well that the real battle had only just begun.

Guo Yao watched from the side, her heart pounding with dread. She gripped her longsword tightly, ready to join the fight at any moment. But she also understood that with her current strength, rushing in would only become Li An's burden. Thus, she could only wait anxiously, hoping Li An would emerge unscathed.

Lei Nuo launched another attack—this time, he held nothing back. With a sweep of his hands, the sky instantly darkened with storm clouds, lightning crackling and thunder roaring. Thick bolts of lightning, like coiling dragons, rained down in torrents, aiming to drown Li An completely.

Li An's countenance was grave; he knew this lightning power was no ordinary force. Yet he did not retreat. Instead, he drew a deep breath, and the power of his Void Core surged within him, forming a faint blue shield that firmly enclosed him.

"Boom! Boom! Boom!" The lightning hammered relentlessly against the shield, deafening roars echoing with each strike. Each impact made the shield tremble, as if it might shatter at any moment. But Li An stood firm as a boulder, his gaze steady and calm, as if waiting for something.

Finally, after one of the most violent strikes, the shield suddenly blazed with light, swallowing all remaining lightning. And Li An seized this opportunity—his body shot forward like an arrow released from a bow, hurtling toward Lei Nuo.

"Lei Nuo, meet this!" Li An roared, clasping his hands together. The power of his Void Core surged wildly, coalescing into a brilliant beam that struck Lei Nuo head-on.

Lei Nuo's face turned pale—he hadn't expected Li An to possess such a powerful technique. He desperately mobilized all his strength to block it. But the light was too overwhelming; he could only watch helplessly as he was struck.

"Bang!" Lei Nuo's body flew backward like a kite with severed string, crashing heavily to the ground, dust exploding upward.

Li An landed a short distance from Lei Nuo, his gaze cold as he stared at him. He knew this blow had severely wounded Lei Nuo—but not killed him. Lei Nuo's strength was not to be underestimated; he must remain vigilant at all times.

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Lei Nuo struggled to his feet, blood trickling from his lip, his eyes now fiercer than ever. "Li An, you've truly grown stronger. But don't think this is enough to defeat me!"

"Lei Nuo, stop. We were once allies. I don't want to fight you," Li An said, his voice tinged with weariness—he never wished to reach this point.

"Stop? Hah! Unless you hand over the power of the Void Core!" Lei Nuo roared, charging at Li An once more.

This time, they clashed in close combat, fists striking flesh, each blow carrying astonishing force. The air around them seemed torn apart, emitting sharp, piercing whistles.

Though Li An was powerful, Lei Nuo was no mere weakling. They traded blows relentlessly, locked in a stalemate. Guo Yao watched from the side, frantic with worry. She nearly rushed forward to help several times, but each time, Li An's gaze halted her.

"Li An, watch out!" Guo Yao suddenly shouted, seeing a flash of cunning in Lei Nuo's eyes.