[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-king-of-all-manifestations":3,"chapter-king-of-all-manifestations-king-of-all-manifestations-chapter-69":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","King of All Manifestations",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2287905,4474,"Chapter 69: The Great Battle Master Shi Kong","king-of-all-manifestations-chapter-69",69,"\u003Cp>Clang! Clang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In a dilapidated alleyway within the ruins, two figures with Resonant Power surging around them collided. The blades and spears in their hands slashed rapidly at one another; the shadows of spears and glints of blades streaked through the air, tearing continuous cracks into the nearby broken walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gravel beneath their feet was constantly churned up and sent flying, pattering rhythmically against the surrounding walls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo’s expression was grave. His dual blades danced, creating sheets of blade light that were continuous and unending, rolling toward Shi Kong like heavy, layered waves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing his attacks, Shi Kong’s expression appeared much more indifferent. Even though Li Luo’s offensive was relentless, he chose to break it with brute force. Every time the tip of his spear, imbued with the power of the Lightning Resonance, swept past, it would tear through the layers of blade light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two were locked in a chaotic battle, their Resonant Power surging; it was quite intense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, in this entanglement, Shi Kong was visibly holding the advantage. From time to time, his spear tip would pierce through Li Luo’s defenses, posing a great threat to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And whenever this happened, spheres of light would erupt from the tips of Li Luo’s blades, bursting with blinding intensity and forcing Shi Kong to pull back to defend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Therefore, although he held the upper hand in the situation, Shi Kong was clearly somewhat annoyed, as this was not the outcome he wanted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, as the battle intensified, Shi Kong spotted an opening. His gaze turned sharp, and the Lightning Resonance power dancing on his spear grew violent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"High-grade Resonant Art, Thunder-Calling Bird!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On Shi Kong’s spear, the lightning flared brilliantly. A piercing bird cry rang out; the cry was like a thunderclap, and as it boomed, it left Li Luo’s ears temporarily deafened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his hearing gone and lightning flaring before his eyes, the Lightning Resonance power on Shi Kong’s spear seemed to transform into a furious thunderbird, pouncing toward him with a ferocious momentum.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo’s blade light, which had been like heavy waves, was instantly shattered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, just as the spear tip whistled toward him, a water mirror suddenly manifested before Li Luo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Water-Light Magic Mirror!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The thunderbird crashed violently into the water mirror, immediately sending ripples across its surface. But the next moment, a vast, overwhelming force poured out from the mirror, colliding with the thunderbird.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunder roared, and the shockwave of Resonant Power shook the broken walls of the alley, causing them to crack further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo and Shi Kong were both sent flying backward, their heels digging deep grooves into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Kong’s expression was cold, his gaze fixed on Li Luo with the sharpness of a hawk: \"Is this that strange water mirror art you used to force a draw against Song Yunfeng during the preliminary exams?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, he had also gathered some intelligence on Li Luo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can call it the Great Draw Art!\" Li Luo laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing Li Luo’s mockery, Shi Kong ignored him. He swung his spear, the Lightning Resonance power surged once more, and he launched another Thunder-Calling Bird.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo raised his hand, casting the Water-Light Magic Mirror, and immediately after, both were knocked back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Following this, both sides engaged in another bout of entanglement. But even though Shi Kong held the advantage, his attacks could never break through Li Luo’s \"Water-Light Magic Mirror,\" and the battle between them reached a stalemate for a time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This scene, watched by the countless eyes outside White Spirit Mountain, drew gasps of astonishment; the result was clearly somewhat unexpected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This young manor lord of the Luo Lan Manor had kept a low profile in Tianshu Prefecture all these years, but who would have thought that he would display such brilliance in the academy’s grand exam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was truly worthy of being the son of those two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cai Wei and Yan Lingqing were also incredibly astonished. This Li Luo had unknowingly reached the Eight-Seal level. One had to know that just a month ago, he was still an Empty Resonance. Although this was partly due to his previous accumulations, such rapid cultivation speed was still shocking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, it could only be attributed to his long accumulation finally bearing fruit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While the countless eyes outside the mountain were filled with wonder, the struggle between Li Luo and Shi Kong continued for several more minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until at one moment, Shi Kong’s gaze turned icy as he thrust his spear again. The Water-Light Magic Mirror was deployed, and a vast force rebounded toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this time, faint lightning suddenly danced across Shi Kong’s body, as if forming a suit of lightning armor. As soon as the rebounding force touched the lightning armor, it was completely absorbed, and the lightning danced even more fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This sudden turn of events made Li Luo’s eyes narrow, and he abruptly retreated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Shi Kong was faster. He swept his spear horizontally, carving a path of lightning that struck Li Luo’s body directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bang!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dull thud echoed. Li Luo was sent flying, his short blades carving two long marks into the ground before he finally steadied himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A trace of blood appeared at the corner of his mouth, and a sharp, intense pain radiated from his chest; he had clearly been wounded by Shi Kong’s sudden strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, he possessed the \"Water-Light Resonance,\" which had powerful healing properties, so as he circulated his Resonant Power, the sharp pain in his chest began to fade rapidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo looked ahead. Shi Kong stood there holding his spear, watching him with an indifferent expression. On the surface of his body, faint lightning formed a shimmering armor; it was the existence of this lightning armor that had absorbed the rebounding force of Li Luo’s \"Water-Light Magic Mirror.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So it’s the Wild Lightning Armor...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo frowned slightly. Lu Qinger had told him before that this was Shi Kong’s trump card. Once this lightning armor appeared, it not only greatly enhanced Shi Kong’s defense but also boosted his attack power and speed, making him quite troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While Li Luo’s thoughts raced, Shi Kong had no intention of giving him any chance to catch his breath. With a movement of his body, lightning flashed, and he attacked him directly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This offensive was clearly much fiercer than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Luo did not clash head-on again. He flicked his fingers repeatedly, firing off Water-Light Bullets. Blinding light erupted, obstructing Shi Kong’s advance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, Shi Kong had been prepared for this; he simply closed his eyes, and his spear, dancing with violent lightning, completely enveloped the area where Li Luo was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was as if water light rippled beneath Li Luo’s feet as he slid backward, avoiding the range of the attack.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Shi Kong’s offensive never ceased. Like a thunderstorm, the roaring sounds echoed as he pursued relentlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the alley, broken walls were shattered, Li Luo retreated in haste, and Shi Kong pursued closely; wherever they passed, lightning danced and water light flowed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, all of Li Luo’s methods had lost their effect.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the enhancement of the Wild Lightning Armor, Shi Kong was now completely overwhelming Li Luo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the foot of White Spirit Mountain, some sounds of regret arose. With the battle reaching this point, the gap had been revealed; Li Luo was still no match for the Nine-Seal Shi Kong.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed that in this Tianshu Prefecture academy grand exam, the golden signboard of the South Wind Academy as the top academy was in danger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1265,"2026-06-20T03:27:18.369Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","85e4880050cc5331a7d1dc2e97440e6b7ae09b5ee7e99247418261ea2608ccd3","king-of-all-manifestations-chapter-70","king-of-all-manifestations-chapter-68",999,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fking-of-all-manifestations-cover.jpg"]