The sky erupted with terrifying auras, and destructive energy permeated every corner. Within a hundred-mile radius of the fierce battle between Li Xiaotian and Mo Lao Qi, the land was already desolate.
Li Xiaotian fought with increasing ferocity, his body growing colossal, radiating an unparalleled, potent aura. He unleashed a punch that shattered the void, sending spatial fragments flying in all directions like sharp blades.
Mo Lao Qi, wielding a long saber, was enveloped in dense demonic energy. His eyes were crimson, like a malevolent ghost from hell, his entire being radiating brutality and a lust for killing. His speed was astonishing, leaving trails of afterimages in the air. Each swing of his black saber carried a bone-chilling glint, instilling fear.
"Die!"
Li Xiaotian let out a low roar. He stomped his feet on the ground, his body shooting forward like an arrow released from a bow, whistling through the air towards Mo Lao Qi. The long sword in his hand was as dazzling and radiant as the sun.
The two collided instantly. Savage kinetic energy raged unchecked, the void shaking as if on the verge of collapse.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
As they impacted, a series of dull thuds resounded, and visible ripples spread outwards in the air. Wherever these ripples passed, the space itself developed fine cracks, appearing as if it could be torn apart at any moment.
"Roar!"
The two clashed again, their terrifying energies meeting in mid-air, exploding with astonishing power like a volcanic eruption.
Mo Lao Qi's black saber danced through the air, unleashing torrents of black saber energy that flew towards Li Xiaotian like a meteor shower.
Li Xiaotian swept his long sword, and countless sword energies shot out from the void, hurtling towards Mo Lao Qi like dense cannonballs. His offensive was more ferocious and sharp than Mo Lao Qi's.
"Boom!"
With a deafening roar, Mo Lao Qi was sent flying, piercing through the sky. His armor shattered, and blood streamed from his body as he plummeted downwards.
"Is it over?!" From afar, many trial-takers' voices trembled.
Today's scene had deeply shocked them. It was an epic battle destined to be recorded in history. Many even believed that millennia later, the residual traces of the Dao left by these two would still linger in this area, much like the strange places they encountered now, imbued with powerful Dao intent left by top cultivators from previous trials.
Li Xiaotian and Mo Lao Qi were undoubtedly destined to achieve this.
Mo Lao Qi was incredibly powerful, the young supreme of the demon race, far surpassing most trial-takers present. To have his armor shattered by an opponent was enough to send chills down the spines of many.
No one had expected Li Xiaotian, as a human, to possess such terrifying strength.
Mo Lao Qi landed, stumbling, but quickly regained his footing. Blood flowed from half of his body, and a crack had even appeared on his forehead. He was gravely wounded.
Li Xiaotian had to admit that this opponent was incredibly strong and posed a threat. Mo Lao Qi's body pulsed with life, rapidly healing his injuries.
"Very well, this is the first time I've been injured since the start of this trial. Li Xiaotian, I admit your strength surpasses my expectations, but even so, I will slay you today!"
Mo Lao Qi roared, his essence surging, his black hair standing on end, his expression terrifying. The light of his life force blazed as his body rapidly self-healed, returning to its former state.
"Hum!"
Without any warning, Mo Lao Qi attacked again, an extremely terrifying aura emanating from him, like a purple sun exploding, spewing ferocious flames!
Mo Lao Qi charged forward with his long saber, swift as lightning!
"Boom!"
Mo Lao Qi was terrifyingly potent, his depths impossible to fathom. His eyes were filled with savage brilliance, utterly cruel.
It was clear he had once again employed a forbidden life-saving technique, a peerless killing move, causing countless trial-takers to gasp involuntarily.
"Kill!"
Li Xiaotian let out a low cry, no longer suppressing his strength, ready to end it all with one move.
Black holes appeared around his body, and the long sword in his hand emitted a piercing hum, as if unable to withstand Li Xiaotian's immense power, with faint cracks appearing on its surface.
This was a sacred artifact, after all!
"Boom!"
The next moment, the two collided fiercely. A blinding light erupted across heaven and earth, engulfing everything. Trial-takers with lesser strength dared not even open their eyes to witness this scene, as it was too overwhelming; at their level of cultivation, they might easily be caught in the crossfire of the energy generated by Li Xiaotian and Mo Lao Qi's battle.
"Boom!"
Immediately after, an even louder sound exploded, as if detonating in the ears of all the trial-takers, deafening them.
The next moment, everyone's eyes widened, filled with shock and disbelief.
A figure was sent flying backward, bleeding in the air, his aura rapidly diminishing. It was Mo Lao Qi!
The other figure stood his ground, sword in hand, his entire body radiating golden light, like an emperor descended to the mortal realm. A terrifying aura emanated from him.
Mo Lao Qi had been defeated!
"This... How is this possible?!"
A trial-taker cried out in disbelief, his voice laced with utter incredulity.
In their memories, Mo Lao Qi was invincible. Even when facing trial-takers of the same cultivation level, he had never been at a disadvantage. Yet today, he had been defeated, and decisively so!
Severely wounded by a single sword!
How terrifying was this?
"Impossible, this is absolutely impossible!"
Mo Lao Qi coughed up blood, his face deathly pale. His once handsome features turned a ghastly hue, and blood also trickled from the corners of his mouth, making him look utterly pathetic.
"How could this be? My physical body can rival sacred artifacts, how could I still be injured!" Mo Lao Qi roared in disbelief and unwillingness.
“You are strong, but compared to me, you are still too weak. If I hadn't wanted to hone my swordsmanship, you would have died long ago!”
Li Xiaotian said calmly. Then, with a flash of his sword, a vast, sea-like devouring force surged towards Mo Lao Qi.
"No!!"
Mo Lao Qi roared, fear and panic finally evident in his eyes.
He was truly afraid.
Unfortunately, all opportunities were gone.
In an instant, the black devouring force completely submerged Mo Lao Qi.
"Lao Qi!!"
Mo Lao San, who had been watching from afar, shouted. But he quickly regained his senses and, without a second thought, fled into the distance.
Mo Lao Qi was defeated, leaving him alone. He was certainly no match for Li Xiaotian.
Unfortunately, his reaction was too late.
In the blink of an eye, another sword light erupted, and Mo Lao San’s body exploded in mid-air, perishing on the spot.