Chapter 785

On the training ground, the boiling sounds accompanying Li Luo shattering Zhong Ling's Flame Scale Fist Seal suddenly weakened considerably.

Many gazes were filled with shock. Over by the Jin Guang Banner, facing the stunned crowd, the leader Deng Deng Fengxian slowly said, "Li Luo should have already entered the Great Sha Palace Realm. He possesses three Phases and three Phase Palaces. If all three Phase Palaces have completed one round of enhancement, then his own Phase Power will be stronger than that of others of the same level."

"Therefore, do not treat him as an ordinary Great Sha Palace Realm cultivator. In terms of the thickness of Phase Power, the current him is not necessarily weaker than an ordinary Silver Sha Body Realm cultivator."

"However, his ability to so precisely neutralize Zhong Ling's attack is indeed quite extraordinary. He has his own ideas on the application of Phase Arts, which shows he has experienced many battles." "Can Zhong Ling take this position of Great Banner Leader?" asked a banner leader from the Jin Guang Banner. Although this was a matter for the Qingming Banner, Zhong Ling had always been very respectful to Deng Deng Fengxian, so the banner members of the Jin Guang Banner still felt more favorable towards him.

Deng Deng Fengxian stared at the two figures on the battle platform, pondered slightly, and said, "Li Luo's methods are not weak, far surpassing an ordinary Great Sha Palace Realm cultivator. Even a Silver Sha Body Realm cultivator might not pose much threat to him. But Zhong Ling is ultimately an old-established Gold Sha Body Realm cultivator, and it is said he has abandoned the attempt to break through to the Glazed Sha Body, intending to directly fuse the Sha Gang and step into the Extreme Sha."

。Deng Deng Fengxian stared at the two figures on the battle stage, pondered briefly, and said: "Li Luo's methods are not weak, far surpassing an ordinary Grand Sha Palace realm. Even a Silver Sha Body realm probably wouldn't pose much of a threat to him. But Zhong Ling is, after all, an old-brand Gold—

"If he can master the Extreme Sha, even if it is only a few feet long, then today, Li Luo likely has no chance of victory."

... As many whispers echoed below, on the battle platform, Zhong Ling's expression also appeared exceptionally gloomy. He did not expect this attack to directly crush Li Luo, but in his expectation, at the very least it should have forced Li Luo to unleash his Marquis-Sealing Art. Yet what Li Luo had unleashed previously was clearly only a Dragon General Art. Although the power of this Dragon General Art was also extremely formidable, the gap in Phase Power levels between the two was right there, so the fact that his strike failed to injure Li Luo already meant he had lost the upper hand. Moreover, his Flame Scale Fist Seal had been neutralized by the opponent.

Zhong Ling's gaze swept across the half-air, vaguely perceiving some residual traces of Phase Power there. Thus, he suddenly took a deep breath, then spat out a mouthful of crimson Phase Power, which gushed forth like a flame-colored silk strip, sweeping directly across the half-air.

Thus, all those Phase Power traces silently set up by Li Luo were burned away.

A Marquis-Sealing Art should have been deployed, but what Li Luo had displayed earlier was clearly only a Dragon General Art. Although that Dragon General Art's power was also extremely impressive, the disparity in their phase force grades was laid out right here, so his strike failing to wound Li Luo already meant he had fallen behind. What's more, his Blazing Scale Fist Seal was also—

Previously, it was precisely these Phase Power traces that formed the "Water Mirror Art," simultaneously creating illusions to interfere with and consume his Flame Scale Fist Seal.

"However, if you expect these small tricks to secure victory, that is truly somewhat fanciful." Zhong Ling's words carried a hint of sarcasm.

As his words fell, Zhong Ling clenched his palm, and a pair of crimson gauntlets covered his fists, upon which golden light patterns emanated, as if forming flame motifs engraved upon them.

At the same time, Zhong Ling's physical body actually began to slowly emit golden light. The golden light flowed across the surface of his skin. At this moment, a terrifying pressure emanated from within his body.

It was precisely these phase force traces that had formed that "Water Mirror Art," simultaneously creating an illusion to interfere with and wear down his Blazing Scale Fist Seal.

This is the mark of a Gold Sha Body expert. The physical body has undergone the strengthening of the Earth Sha Mysterious Light; strength, speed, and defense are all far superior to the Sha Palace Realm.

"Do you think this is all the preparation I made for today?" However, after activating the Gold Sha Body, the mockery in Zhong Ling's eyes became even more intense.

When his words fell, numerous commotion sounds arose around the battle platform.

Li Jingtang and Li Li Fengyi, who had come to watch the fight, had their expressions change slightly, as if sensing something.

Over by the Jin Guang Banner, Deng Deng Fengxian chuckled lightly and said, "This Zhong Ling is actually quite capable." Under the gaze of many eyes, Zhong Ling stepped forward. As soon as this step was taken, everyone saw that outside the surging, mighty Phase Power gushing from his body, some light points of a deep color actually began to appear.

These light points were like molten metal liquid, dotting the midst of the mighty Phase Power.

The light points were rapidly condensing. After a few breaths, a special energy body formed outside the Phase Power.

It seemed to be a deep Sha Gang light of only a few feet in length. As the Sha Gang light breathed in and out, the air in front of it seemed to be torn apart.

On the Jin Guang Banner's side, Deng Deng Fengxian gave a light chuckle and said: "This Zhong Ling still has some skill." And under the gaze of those many eyes, Zhong Ling stepped forward. The moment this step landed, everyone saw that, apart from the vigorous phase force violently surging out from within his body, some things that appeared a deep—

This Sha Gang light, appearing in everyone's eyes, caused huge clamor and commotion.

"That is... Sha Gang?!"

"Zhong Ling has actually condensed the Sha Gang!"

"Does that not mean he has also touched the threshold of the 'Extreme Sha Realm'?!" "Although this Sha Gang still appears extremely floating, it is indeed Sha Gang. The power of Sha Gang is astonishing; it is the ultimate manifestation of the Earth Sha General rank. Since Zhong Ling can condense it, then today's contest for the Great Banner Leader position has no suspense."

"It is a pity for that Li Luo. Originally, we thought a miracle might be performed."

"If Zhong Ling were only a Gold Sha Body, perhaps Li Luo could still have a miracle. But since Zhong Ling has even managed to conjure up the Sha Gang, then Li Luo should not hope for anything."

"......"

Many voices arose, obviously all feeling that the contest for the Great Banner Leader of the Qingming Banner today had almost reached its conclusion.

On the Fifth Division side, Zhao Zhao Yanzhi, Mu Bi, and Li Shi exchanged glances and also fell silent. The joy previously generated by Li Luo's performance had vanished completely.

On the high platform, Li Li Qingpeng, Li Li Jinpan, and Li Li Rouyun's eyes also tightened slightly. In contrast, the previously unreadable Zhong Zhong Yushi leaned back against the chair, his body obviously becoming a bit more relaxed.

"So he really condensed the Sha Gang..."

Li Luo was also staring at the deep Sha Gang light breathing in and out outside Zhong Ling's body. He did not show any fear; instead, he let out a sigh, because he had actually anticipated this.

After all, one cannot really treat an opponent as a fool; others also improve.

"Li Luo, you go down yourself. With your talent and potential, come back to fight for this position in half a year," Zhong Ling said indifferently.

Hearing this, Li Luo could not help but smile and said, "Do you really think you have victory in hand?"

"Otherwise? Relying on your flashy Phase Arts?" Zhong Ling said.

"The previous methods were indeed just a performance, the purpose was to show off my talent in Phase Arts. After all, I do not intend to hide anything today," Li Luo said very honestly.

Zhong Ling sneered: "The performance was very successful. You may leave."

Li Luo shook his head and said, "That won't do. The main event hasn't taken the stage yet."

Zhong Ling crossed his arms and stared coldly at Li Luo.

Li Luo then put away the Light Falcon Bow and once again gripped the handle of the Jin Yu Mysterious Elephant Blade. His fingers lightly stroked the somewhat mottled blade, and the smile on his extremely handsome face slowly faded away.

"Next, I would like to perform a show for everyone."

As his low whisper softly sounded, Li Luo also took a step forward.

At the same time, the three Phase Palaces within Li Luo's body trembled violently, roaring. Three currents of Phase Power gushed forth like the Dahe River, flowing at high speed through the meridians within his body.

"Thunder Roar Body, Second Layer Thunder Sound!" a low whisper sounded in Li Luo's heart.

Zhong Ling crossed his arms over his chest and stared coldly at Li Luo.

In the Thunder Furnace at the heart within his body, thunder roars immediately erupted. Two mysterious thunder sounds spread within his body, and wherever they passed, the flesh and blood immediately became boiling.

In Li Luo's pupils, Lei Guang seemed to be leaping.

"Elephant Spirit Power, Third Layer!"

At the same moment, the three resonance palaces within Li Luo's body trembled violently with a roar, and three streams of phase force surged forth like a great river, circulating at high speed through the meridians in his body.

"Thunder Roar Physique, Second Layer Thunder Sound!" A soft murmur rose within Li Luo's heart.

Boom!

Within the thunder forge at his heart, thunderous roars instantly erupted, and two mysterious thunder sounds spread through his body; wherever they passed, his flesh and blood instantly began to seethe.

Within Li Luo's pupils, it seemed as if flashes of lightning were leaping.

"Elephant God Power, Third Layer!"

The mottled straight blade trembled, and a terrifying force came crashing like an ancient wild elephant—more dreadful than any before, because this was the first time Li Luo had driven the Elephant God Power to its third layer.

Under such force, even though he had reinforced his flesh and blood with the second-layer Thunder Sound, his arms still split open with horrific, jagged wounds. Blood gushed from the flesh, streaming down his arms—ghastly and terrifying.

But Li Luo paid no heed to the searing pain in his arms. His face was expressionless, and under the amplification of these two abilities, his aura climbed step by step, surging straight to its peak.

Yet it was not over.

Boom! Boom!

The two streams of phaseforce within his body fused, and mysterious light-traces appeared within, instantly filling this powerful dual-phaseforce with spiritual radiance, as if it had come alive.

"Dual-phaseforce—Spirit Trace!" The astonishing wave of phaseforce swept out from Li Luo's body like a storm. The dual-phaseforce surged upward, mysterious light-traces dancing within like sprites, and a fierce, crushing pressure radiated outward—pressing back every ounce of the phaseforce might coming from Zhong Ling's side.

(continuation of 【67】) — the pressure was fully withstood.

Such a sudden change made everyone present turn pale.

They stared in disbelief at the youth whose clothes were snapping in the wind. At this moment, the aura erupting from within him was no weaker than that of the Golden Fiend Body!

But... how could that possibly be?!

"His phaseforce..."

Top-tier experts like Li Li Jingtao, Li Li Fengyi, and Deng Deng Fengxian sensed that Li Luo's dual-phaseforce seemed to have become incomparably agile and overwhelming.

This was utterly different from what they had sensed before!

Only the hall masters on the high platform noticed the mysterious light-traces within the phaseforce, and their pupils immediately contracted sharply—because they knew it all too well.

That was... a Spirit Trace!

Something that only appeared after dual-phaseforce had been cultivated to a certain level.

For marquise-stage powerhouses, such a Spirit Trace was common, but for it to appear on a youngster at the Fiend Palace realm was rare beyond measure!

At this moment, Zhong Ling on the battle stage also changed expression, because from the Li Luo before him, he began to sense a dangerous aura.

"The name of this move is..."

And Li Luo was still muttering softly.

He walked forward slowly, his blade and sword scraping the ground, trailing sparks.

His pupils seemed to surge with Lei Guang, and a terrifying aura enveloped Zhong Ling. At the same time, the ancient, mottled straight blade in his hand slowly rose.

"One slash—cleave the Extreme Fiend."

As the final words slowly left his lips, Li Luo swung the blade down.

That blade fell, the void was torn apart, and the sound of vast, surging waters rang out. The next instant, rolling black water came rushing forth.

Within the black water, a coiling black dragon exuding towering ferocity burst out of the waves. Its claws blotted out the sky, and beneath countless horrified gazes, it came crashing down.