Chapter 469: Domineering Aura

A blade light dozens of zhang long cleaved the sky, its surface shimmering like flowing water waves, yet the terrifying momentum it unleashed caused Zhao Zhao Xingying, Zheng Zheng Fuxing, and Ding Chi standing directly in front to have their expressions suddenly change.

At this moment, the three felt a bone-piercing chill.

Li Luo's single strike was so strong it instilled fear in the heart.

Is this the true power of a Dual Phase?

Clearly, both sides possessed the strength of the second transformation of the Phase Transformation stage, and they too possessed high-grade Phases; speaking of it, they could be considered the pride of their respective academies, yet at this moment, their pride shattered completely beneath that solemn blade.

"Join forces!"

"Block this strike, and he will have exhausted all his tricks!"

"So many academy teams are watching; we represent our respective academies, so do not bring shame to our academies!"

However, Zhao Zhao Xingying ultimately had the more resilient mind; even facing such a fierce blade light, he was the first to regain his senses, then let out a sharp shout, simultaneously stepping forward actively, clapping his hands together, and causing golden Phase energy to erupt entirely from within his body.

"Golden Vine Python!"

The golden Phase energy transformed into countless golden vines; the vines shimmered with a metallic luster, then rapidly solidified at this moment. Within a few short breaths, they had formed a massive golden vine python. The vine python seemed to emit a hissing roar, directly meeting that whistling, fierce blade light.

Encouraged by Zhao Zhao Xingying, Zheng Zheng Fuxing and Ding Chi also gritted their teeth, suppressed the fear in their hearts, and poured out all their strength.

"Ox Demon Mountain Splitter!"

Zheng Zheng Fuxing held a massive axe, roaring toward the sky. Powerful Phase energy rose up, forming a several-zhang-tall ox demon light shadow behind him. The ox demon's eyes were blood-red, emitting rolling malevolent qi. The ox demon galloped forward, directly transforming into black light that crashed into the massive axe in Zheng Zheng Fuxing's hands.

In an instant, the massive axe erupted with dense black light, and the axe was directly swung down.

Ding Chi cupped his hands around his mouth, his cheeks bulging high, revealing a blood-red color. Only to see red Phase energy roar out like flames; within the fire-red Phase energy, a fire sword was burning fiercely.

He spat out the fire sword. The fire sword emitted a hum, carrying rolling high temperatures, piercing through the sky.

All three poured out their strength, unleashing their strongest attacks.

Four fierce offensive forces swept over the Sea of Forests, shredding countless tree canopies.

Around the forest, many Solemn gazes also projected over.

This was the decisive clash between the two team captains.

Boom!

The four fierce offensive forces collided directly over the Sea of Forests. In that instant, violent Phase energy shockwaves erupted in waves like a tide. Even the howling mountain winds in the mountains were blocked by the Phase energy shockwaves at this moment, then reversed direction and rolled away, blowing the trees in the forest to sway violently.

And at the source of the shockwaves, a hollow area dozens of zhang across appeared directly; the large trees there were uprooted.

Li Luo's figure, holding the straight blade, was also shaken back more than ten steps. Water light floated on the surface of his body, as if forming a layer of gauze clothing that absorbed and dissolved all the surging forces entirely.

That was the Heavy Water Gauze Robe.

He stabilized his figure, gazing at the hollow area ahead. As the Phase energy shockwaves there dissipated, the figures of Zhao Zhao Xingying and the other two gradually revealed themselves.

At this time, the three were quite wretched. A dark-gray battle armor appeared outside Zhao Zhao Xingying's body. The armor was obviously a treasure with astonishing defensive power, and now, a deep cut mark existed on the armor.

The palms of Zheng Zheng Fuxing, holding the massive axe, constantly dripped fresh blood; the tiger's mouth had split open.

Ding Chi was covering his mouth, spewing fresh blood.

The Phase energy surging within the three bodies had all become somewhat disordered, obviously having been injured in the previous clash.

The result of the two sides' exchange was self-evident.

Among the surrounding mountains, the teams from other academies that had attempted to act as fishers of the situation also saw deep apprehension surge in their eyes. The combat power Li Luo had revealed was even stronger than they had imagined.

With the strength of a single person, he withstood three team captains, yet was occupying an absolute upper hand!

What kind of formidable strength was this?!

This was probably comparable to Jing Jing Taixu, Lu Ming, and Sun Sun Dasheng, those three, right?

No one expected that the Saint Profound Star Academy was actually hiding such an ace card!

"Three of you, if we continue fighting, someone might be eliminated," Li Luo said with a slight smile, looking at Zhao Zhao Xingying and the other two.

Zhao Zhao Xingying and the other two fell silent. It was visible that their momentum suddenly became much lower. They had originally thought that relying on the three of them joining forces would at least be able to hold Li Luo back, but looking at it now, they had underestimated Li Luo and overestimated themselves.

"This is the power of the Dual Phase..."

Zhao Zhao Xingying still had some unwillingness in his eyes. Clearly, both were in the second transformation of the Phase Transformation stage, so why was the gap so large?

Zheng Zheng Fuxing and Ding Chi also had complex expressions. They all understood that after this battle, Li Luo's reputation would surge greatly in this academy-level tournament. It seemed it was truly as he had said before: after today, those three top favorites for the championship might become four.

"I can still fight!" Zhao Zhao Xingying said through gritted teeth.

Zheng Zheng Fuxing, however, sighed and said, "The situation in the other two routes is also not very good."

Zhao Zhao Xingying was startled and looked toward the left and right routes. Relying on the advantage of the terrain, they could just see the battle situation over there.

The disadvantage on the left route was the greatest. The two teams from the Saint Profound Star Academy there revealed quite astonishing strength, especially that burly youth. The strength he unleashed was in no way weaker than the three of them, which resulted in no one being able to contend with him; he could only gradually break them.

On the right route, they had originally invested the most teams, but looking at it now, the teams had inexplicably lost more than half their numbers. Although they were still fighting back and forth with the opponent relying on their numerical advantage, it was obviously impossible to break through the opponent's defense and enter the Spirit Gathering Altar.

Zhao Zhao Xingying stared blankly, and finally collapsed into dejection.

Blocked on all three routes, their plan to lay hands on this Spirit Gathering Altar was completely shattered.

If they continued fighting, damage was inevitable. By then, having eaten no meat but suffering losses in troops and generals, how could they go on to contend for other Spirit Gathering Altars?

The three exchanged glances, then each took out a whistle and emitted a signal sound.

As this signal sound rang out in the forest, commotion immediately erupted in the left and right routes, because this was the whistle for retreat.

The teams from the three academies were somewhat unwilling, but when they looked up at their three injured team captains in the Sea of Forests, and then looked at Li Luo standing there holding his blade, their expressions were fluctuating, finally turning into a silent sigh.

Could Li Luo of the Saint Profound Star Academy really be this fierce?

Amidst the whistles, the teams from the three academies dragged their injured teammates and began to withdraw.

The teams of the Saint Profound Star Academy did not pursue either, because at this time, they were equally quite exhausted. Moreover, although the three academies were retreating, teams from other academies were still secretly spying; they had to protect the Spirit Gathering Altar.

Zhao Zhao Xingying and the other two dismissed their respective teams, then did not engage in any further conversation with Li Luo, but directly and decisively chose to turn and leave.

Having already lost, there was no need to utter any more harsh words.

Three against one and they still couldn't break through; speaking harsh words would only be embarrassing.

Li Luo also said nothing; he simply watched the three depart, then waved his hand toward Qin Qin Zhulu and Bai Bai Doudou, signaling them to rest immediately.

And he himself still stood atop the tree, holding a straight blade, scanning the gazing eyes among the mountains, his clear voice ringing through the forest.

"This Spirit-Gathering Altar, our Holy Profound Star Academy claims it. Who has an objection?!"

The mountain wind blew, making Li Luo's robes rustle loudly, while also carrying his voice to echo in the ears of everyone in these mountains and forests.

Full of domineering spirit.

However, against the backdrop of the three academies retreating in disgrace, Li Luo's single statement merely drew silence from the mountains; no one dared to answer!

The teams from the various academies in the mountains looked at the silver-haired youth standing atop the tree holding the blade, and all understood in their hearts that after this battle, Li Luo's fame would surely spread throughout the Academy-level Tournament, and the list of top contenders for the championship would surely gain one more name.