Chapter 1381: Chapter 77: Stepping Through Three Mountains, Gang Flow Unfolds—烈炁 Fire Raises Flames Across the Hills (Part 2)
Elder Yan’s face was exceedingly grim. These seven Dharma Treasures originally belonged to the Zhongtai Sect, yet they were now used by Rong Junzhong for protection, and seeing them being destroyed before his eyes was truly heart-wrenching.
Although Du Shixun’s True Fire was formidable, every bit spent was not replenished easily, and the mana consumption was considerable. He gradually became unable to sustain it, and could no longer support his massive form, forcing him to retract his spell and return to his original form, his expression inevitably showing some exhaustion.
This subtle change was immediately perceived by Rong Junzhong. Without waiting for him to act, he silently initiated his spiritual mechanism and used the Forbidden Locking Heaven and Earth Skill.
As the skill was deployed, Du Shixun’s body suddenly sank downward, causing him to let out a grunt.
For someone like him, a Power Dao Practitioner, the Forbidden Locking Skill wasn’t a matter of much concern, but now, used in his fatigued state, it became a significant constraint.
Seeing him unsteady on his feet, Rong Junzhong seized the moment, raising his hand to send out a streak of Rainbow Light, once again launching the Jade Hammer towards him.
Du Shixun, mustering his spirit, let out a fierce roar, pulled out his Divine Weapon to block, and the hammer exploded with tens of thousands of golden sparks as it was swatted aside.
Yet the Jade Hammer did not fly far and returned once more, and at this moment the Three-fingered Fork also flew in, attacking from both sides.
Having vented his frustration earlier, Du Shixun had calmed down by now, wielding his Divine Weapon with composure, no longer rushing blindly forward. He thought, "To kill this man, I must find the right moment to strike, and not end up like before, returning empty-handed."
To deal with Rong Junzhong, he had prepared for a long time, with methods beyond those shown, contemplating slowly accumulating his mana for a decisive strike to kill his enemy.
He did not launch a fierce offensive, and Rong Junzhong only released two Dharma Treasures in response; both sides were wary of each other, and the battle reached a stalemate.
Xing Fuli watched and couldn’t help feeling a bit disappointed, saying, "It seems that Rong Junzhong was lucky just now, not being burned to death."
Zhang Yan slightly shook his head, saying, "Rong Junzhong is someone who has experienced many battles. In comparison, Daoist Du is a notch below; when he initiated the Refining Fire earlier, he was somewhat hasty and rash, and the timing was ill-considered. Even if Rong Junzhong hadn’t stood his ground, I reckon he must have had a way to escape and certainly wouldn’t have died because of this."
Xing Fuli, flicking his sleeves, glanced over and said, "Listening to Daoist Zhang, it seems you can take this person down?"
Zhang Yan smiled gently and did not answer.
Xing Fuli thought he had caught him with his words and couldn’t help feeling a bit triumphant, and said again, "True Master Zhang, although the Junior Sect Leader seems to be at a disadvantage, it is not difficult for him to hold on, and as long as he seizes a single opportunity, there is still a chance to turn defeat into victory."
Zhang Yan agreed with this, yet despite that, the situation of Du Shixun at present was not optimistic.
Rong Junzhong, having fought up to now, had not yet used the "Ten Thousand Catties of Solidification" or their sect’s unique Thunder Technique, relying solely on the sect’s Mysterious Skills to spar with Du Shixun.
Zhang Yan roughly guessed his intention, figuring that this person most likely didn’t want to deplete too much mana in this battle.
As for why he would do so, he surmised it was out of concern for Ancestor Hui Xuan being nearby, leaving him with no choice.
Ancestor Hui Xuan was also a Nascent Soul Third Realm Cultivator, whether or not he would join the fray, just sitting there was a significant threat.
Therefore, Rong Junzhong had to reserve some tricks when dealing with Du Shixun to guard against being taken advantage of by him.
And earlier, when he dealt with Tao Quanman and the other two, he successively used two Divine Skills on purpose, presumably to intimidate this person and make him sit by and watch.
Zhang Yan judged that since Rong Junzhong acted in this way, he certainly wouldn’t let the battle drag on too long, which was contrary to his original intention; soon he might take risky measures, striving to resolve his opponent in a very short time.
Likewise, this was what Du Shixun aspired to achieve.
Zhang Yan looked upward, his gaze profound.
It won’t be long before the outcome is decided.
The two fighters in the field engaged without danger for another moment, and Du Shixun unknowingly got much closer to Rong Junzhong.
Looking at the distance between them, it was already within seventy zhang.
He had a Tunneling Divine Ability named "Stepping Three Mountains," which could still be forced to activate even under the Forbidden Locking Heaven and Earth.
He reckoned that if he used it now, he would have a fair chance of success, and if he missed this opportunity, there was no telling if it would come again.
Having made up his mind, he decisively swung his Divine Weapon with great force, knocking aside the Three-fingered Fork and the Jade Hammer, stepping forward, his whole body suddenly transforming into a stream-like Rainbow Light, rushing towards Rong Junzhong with astonishing speed, crashing within ten zhang in an instant.
Yet as he moved further forward, his body stiffened, as if pressed by a mountain, being forcibly immobilized in place.
Du Shixun’s pupils contracted, knowing he was being restrained by the Ten Thousand Catties of Solidification, but since Rong Junzhong had unleashed his sect’s Divine Skill, it was evident he was incapable of further defence.
Having made this judgment, he became invigorated, let out a wild roar, his body extending once again, raising the Array Breaking Wolf Toothed Hammer to slam down hard on Rong Junzhong’s head, simultaneously using the Gang Air Vortex throughout his body to enshroud this opponent tightly, not allowing him to escape or retreat.
But just at this moment, an object flew up from below, attacking his back.
Du Shixun suddenly felt his hairs stand on end, like some extreme danger approaching, but if he dodged now, all his efforts would be in vain. At this moment, he couldn’t afford the slightest hesitation. Hence, he gritted his teeth, maintaining the momentum of the Divine Weapon downward.
Sect Leader Qiao, upon seeing this object, his face changed color, ignoring the combat rules, urgently shouted, "Son, dodge quickly!"
Rong Junzhong seemed trapped by the Gang Wind Vortex, unable to move an inch, and just as the Wolf Toothed Hammer was a few feet away from smashing into him, suddenly, his form blurred, slipping backwards like light smoke.
Zhang Yan’s eyes flickered faintly, whispering, "Returning to the Origin and Merging with the Truth!"
Right at that moment, a loud cry was heard, and upon looking again, Du Shixun had already fallen from the air, and not only that, half of his body had been entirely vaporized by a beam of light!
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