Boom boom boom!
Light swords and heavenly lightning continuously clashed, momentarily splashing golden light, as if two suns had appeared in the sky.
After the first round of exchanges, Wu Tian and Qing'er's figures also shot forward, instantly closing the distance between them.
The golden long sword in Qing'er's hand was no ordinary item. While it couldn't compare to Li Xingyun's Demon Suppressing Sword, it was still incredibly sharp.
As the sword moved, wave after wave of golden light swept out, only to be blocked by Wu Tian with the Thunder God's Scepter.
Although Qing'er appeared to be of a cold and aloof type, her offensive style was exceptionally aggressive.
Lightning flashed around Wu Tian, his hands switching between offense and defense as he fought Qing'er back and forth.
In a very short period, they exchanged over a dozen rounds, each battle ending in a draw, with neither side retreating a single step.
Witnessing such an intense battle, Tianzun of Salvation couldn't help but exclaim, "This young man is truly extraordinary."
"With the strength of a Five-Star Grand Unity Golden Immortal, he can actually fight the Saintess to a standstill. This is something even a Seven-Star Grand Unity Golden Immortal cannot achieve."
Tianzun of Demon Subjugation smiled slightly and said, "Otherwise, why would he be the Son of the Sacred Dragon?"
"Today, I also wish to witness the extent of his power."
"If even Qing'er is no match for him, then when he reaches Qing'er's level, I fear I will no longer be his equal."
"Oh?" Tianzun of Salvation was slightly surprised.
Tianzun of Demon Subjugation was arguably the most peak existence in this world.
Yet, for him to utter such words now indicated that his admiration for Wu Tian had indeed reached a certain apex.
"This is the younger generation surpassing the old," he sighed, "It seems we have truly grown old."
As the two conversed, Wu Tian and Qing'er had already commenced a new round of attacks.
In this round, their exchanges were clearly even more ferocious than before.
Intense immortal energy surged out, filling the air with resonating sounds that shook the very soul.
Even so, the two remained evenly matched, with no indication of which side the scales of victory were tipping towards.
After several more rounds of engagement, they separated once more, ceasing their direct clashes.
Their expressions appeared quite calm, seemingly unaffected by the fierce battle.
However, within Wu Tian's heart, a sense of astonishment grew.
Qing'er's strength was extraordinary. While she couldn't suppress him, she could actually fight him to a stalemate.
It seemed the strength of an Eight-Star Grand Unity Golden Immortal combined with an Angel's inheritance was indeed formidable.
Though Qing'er remained silent, her gaze clearly showed that she dared not be careless with Wu Tian.
Excluding the older generation, she hadn't encountered an opponent like this in a long time.
Therefore, her current mood was one of utmost caution.
Suddenly, she pointed her long sword directly at Wu Tian, with thousands of golden lights converging behind her, all focusing on the sword's tip.
The long sword immediately lit up with a dazzling golden radiance, and a majestic fluctuation emanated from its body.
Sensing this aura, Wu Tian did not dare to be negligent. The Thunder God's Scepter also immediately shimmered with golden light.
Qing'er let out a soft cry, and a sharp golden arc, accompanied by a piercing whistle, shot towards Wu Tian.
This golden projectile, though appearing exceptionally plain, contained extremely potent energy.
Even a Seven-Star Grand Unity Golden Immortal would likely struggle to receive it easily.
Wu Tian, having already experienced countless battles, was naturally not swayed by such a move.
He let out a low roar and pointed the Thunder God's Scepter towards the sky!
Instantly, heavenly lightning coiled within the dark clouds, transforming into a dazzling bolt of lightning that shot down, resulting in a violent explosion with the golden arc!
Boom!
A powerful fluctuation immediately swept outwards, causing the surrounding barrier to tremble slightly.
Both Qing'er and Wu Tian's expressions changed, and their figures retreated several meters in the air before stopping.
Qing'er clearly found this outcome unacceptable.
At this moment, she unleashed an even stronger skill, filling the sky with golden light, her sacred aura seeming to solidify.
Wu Tian's reaction was equally swift, immediately responding with an equal level of counter-attack.
Powerful skills continuously formed explosions, turning the entire barrier into a forbidden zone.
The space itself developed minute cracks due to these collisions. Such a place, even an Eight-Star Grand Unity Golden Immortal would have to weigh their options carefully before entering.
After several rounds of powerful skill exchanges, numerous cracks had spread across the space.
However, the space's restorative power was quite robust, so such damage was quickly repaired on its own.
Wu Tian and Qing'er once again widened the distance between them, gazing at each other from afar.
Even though their strength had reached a very formidable level, such a sustained output of skills still represented a significant drain on them.
And at this moment, they remained evenly matched, with no sign of a victor emerging.
Wu Tian no longer wished to continue the fight, so he said, "I say, why don't we just call it a day?"
"You've seen my strength. If you still consider me a waste after this, then that's simply unreasonable."
"I believe I've proven myself enough. Continuing this fight would be meaningless, wouldn't it?"
He had expected that his主动服软 (proactive yielding) would bring this contest to an end.
However, to his surprise, Qing'er still stated, "My condition is to defeat me. Only then can I acknowledge you."
"So if you don't fight now, you won't be able to obtain the key."
"You!" Wu Tian's heart trembled, and he frowned, saying, "Why are you so stubborn?"
"Do you think the reason I want the key is for myself? Isn't it for this world?"
"This kind of fighting is meaningless. Even if you just gave me the key, what would be the difference?"
But Qing'er remained obstinate, saying, "If I say no, then it's no. No matter what you use to pressure me, it's useless."
"The world's matters are the world's, and my matters are mine. If you can't do as I say, then leave."
"I will not hand over the key to you."
"I'm speechless, you woman!" Wu Tian was so angered he felt his eyes twitching.
He found this woman utterly unreasonable, making a simple matter so complicated.
Wasn't this just being sick?
A surge of anger gathered in Wu Tian's chest. He no longer bothered arguing with Qing'er, waving his hand and saying,
"Fine, fine, fine. If you want to keep fighting, then let's continue."
"Even if we fight until the sky turns dark and the earth grows dim, I'll accompany you. Is that acceptable?"
Qing'er shook her head and said faintly, "There's no need to fight until the sky turns dark and the earth grows dim, because... the victor will be decided next."