Chapter 12: Dou Grandmaster, the terror is overwhelming.

"Earthen Plow Hot Knife!"

Although with the strength of Mo Li, a Sixth Stage Dou Disciple, he still cannot fully unleash the true power of the Black Rank Low Level Dou Technique. But the destructive power is enough to crush all Yellow Rank Dou Techniques!

The highest level of Dou Technique Yun Tianming has mastered is only Yellow Rank High level, plus being one stage lower as a Dou Disciple, going head-on is impossible. So he decisively used Soul Power.

Yun Tianming closed his eyes, sensing the rapid movements of Mo Li, which instantly slowed down. He could predict every move of the opponent.

Is this young master's Black Rank Dou Technique scaring you? Haha, what a pitiful creature!

Mo Li, seeing Yun Tianming with closed eyes, looking like he was waiting to be defeated, couldn't help but reveal a victorious smile on his face.

However, just as his arm was about to collide with the opponent's chest, suddenly the latter's body moved!

"Swoosh~"

Yun Tianming sidestepped perfectly, avoiding Mo Li's straight collision!

"What!?"

Mo Li's smile froze, and he became incredibly astonished.

Yun Tianming opened his eyes, emitting a sharp light. In the palm of his right hand, a faint yellow Dou Qi gathered and fiercely struck towards Mo Li's back.

"Withering Grass Palm!"

Yellow Rank High-level Dou Technique!

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"Bang!"

Mo Li took this palm completely, but the force didn't seem too strong. His body just staggered forward a few steps, quickly stabilizing.

"Tch! I let you find a flaw and counterattack, but unfortunately, your strength is too weak. You can't break through this young master's defense at all."

Mo Li's arrogant words had not been finished when he felt a fierce and burning pain on his back.

"Sizzle~"

A pungent-smelling blue smoke rose behind Mo Li, and even his clothes were corroded, leaving a palm-printed hole!

"Ah! It hurts so much!!"

Mo Li showed a painful expression, rolled on the ground, and tumbled off the competition stage.

"Liyue!"

On the audience platform, Mo Lan, who had just been chatting and laughing with the person next to him, changed her face drastically and quickly rushed over.

"Dad! It hurts so much!"

Being a pampered young master since childhood, Mo Li was injured for the first time, especially since Yun Tianming's palm carried corrosive Dou Qi, leaving an unsightly black scar on his tender skin!

"You little bastard! How dare you hurt my son?"

Mo Lan was suddenly furious, and the aura of a Dou Grandmaster immediately erupted from him, locking onto Yun Tianming on the stage with a murderous intent.

"!!!"

Even though he was not even a Dou Practitioner, Yun Tianming, being targeted by the killing intent of a Dou Grandmaster, found himself stiff and unable to move.

"Daddy, quickly help me kill that kid!!"

Mo Li's face twisted with ferocity, throwing away all pretense of composure he usually maintained. All he wanted now was for Yun Tianming to die!

Mo Lan, having only this one son, felt intense heartache seeing his child injured. He thought that Yun Tianming was not yet an official disciple of Misty Cloud Sect, so even if he took action to harm him, Misty Cloud Sect probably wouldn't object much. He could simply offer some money to the sect afterward to smooth things over.

With this thought, Mo Lan's courage grew, and he charged directly onto the competition stage, preparing to deliver a fatal kick to Yun Tianming as if he were a mere ant!

This sudden turn of events shocked everyone in the audience.

"Ah!!"

Ya Fei's face turned pale, and she let out a desperate cry.

"!!!"

Nalan Yanran instinctively wanted to help, but the terrifying aura of the opponent's Dou Grandmaster made her tremble, and she dared not move forward.

Yun Du, serving as the referee and a true Dou King powerhouse, had the ability to intervene and stop Mo Lan. However, he hesitated because the Mo Family was a major financial supporter of Misty Cloud Sect.

"This foolish Mo Lan!"

Ge Ye scolded the other party, but did not take action to intervene. This was because he had also received many gifts from the Mo Family. Although he verbally expressed favor towards Yun Tianming, in reality, it was simply because the latter could bring him some benefits. However, compared to the benefits provided by the Mo Family, Ge Ye chose to stand on the side of the Mo Family without hesitation.

Facing the enraged strike of a Dou Grandmaster, even a Dou Master would find it difficult, not to mention Yun Tianming, who was just a Fifth Stage Dou Disciple, not even a Dou Practitioner. Taking this blow head-on, Yun Tianming was undoubtedly one hundred percent destined to die, with no possibility of a second outcome.

However,

Yun Tianming's Soul Power erupted. Clenching his teeth and biting his tongue tip, he roared madly within: "Move for me!!"

In this critical moment, Yun Tianming, without any semblance of grace, squatted down and rolled on the ground, narrowly evading Mo Lan's deadly strike!

"Bang!"

Mo Lan's sweeping leg passed perilously close to Yun Tianming's head, the tremendous impact even shattering the railing of the competition stage twenty meters away! It can be imagined that if this kick landed on Yun Tianming, his entire body's bones would likely have been shattered!

"What?!"

Mo Lan's face turned black. Although this kick was just a casual move for him, as a Dou Grandmaster powerhouse, he was unexpectedly evaded by a little brat who wasn't even a Dou Practitioner?

"I can't believe it! Is it true?"

"That Outer Sect disciple from the D Group actually dodged the enraged strike of a Dou Grandmaster?"

"Is this staged?"

People erupted with unbelievable discussions.

"That damn brat!"

Facing the strange gazes from all directions, Mo Lan felt like his face was being slapped repeatedly!

A powerful Dou Grandmaster couldn't instantly defeat a mere Fifth Stage Dou Disciple. It was laughable if word got out!

"Wow!"

Although Yun Tianming narrowly avoided the direct attack, the residual Dou Qi released by the Dou Grandmaster was enough to shake his internal organs. He couldn't hold back and vomited a pool of blood.

However, Mo Lan had no intention of letting him off. Brown Dou Qi emanated and condensed into vivid armor.

Dou Qi transformed into armor, the symbol of a Dou Grandmaster powerhouse!

Guests from various factions looked at each other, but none dared to step forward for justice. After all, this was the territory of Misty Cloud Sect, and they lacked a reason to intervene.

"Has the Mo Family gone mad? They actually attempted to kill a child!"

Ya Fei bravely stood up, shouting loudly towards the competition stage.

Although people felt somewhat surprised, no one took her words seriously. This is the tragedy of the weak; even if what you say makes sense, no one will listen.

Ya Fei's brave voice, however, awakened Nalan Yanran's fighting spirit. She suddenly raised her head, glaring at Mo Lan on the stage, enveloped in the Dou Qi armor like a war god. In her heart, she thought: If she can't even face a Dou Grandmaster, how will she confront stronger opponents in the future? Not to mention resisting the marriage arrangement with the Xiao Family genius!

"Stop!"

"Thousand Wind Power!"

Nalan Yanran bravely made a move, forming a sharp whirlwind with a swipe of her hand, aiming to pierce Mo Lan.

Huh! A gnat challenging a tree!

Mo Lan glanced at her and ignored her completely. Against the attack from Nalan Yanran, a Sixth Stage Dou Disciple, he didn't even bother stopping. The Dou Qi armor wasn't even scratched.

"Heart-Crushing Rock!"

Black Rank Mid-Level Dou Technique!

Robust earth-element Dou Qi gathered in Mo Lan's hands, forming a massive rock fist. With this strike, Yun Tianming was destined to meet a gruesome end!

Yun Tianming gritted his teeth, knowing he faced a life-threatening situation. He exerted all his strength, driving the seemingly insignificant Fifth Stage Dou Disciple. Simultaneously, he released all the Soul Power in the Mid Mortal Realm, attempting to predict Mo Lan's attack once again. Unfortunately, he sorrowfully discovered that even if he could perceive the opponent's movements, his body couldn't keep up with the speed of evasion. It was an inevitable and inescapable death trap.

"Huh?!"

Gu He uttered a surprised doubt. As an outsider, he initially intended to watch the drama unfold. Unexpectedly, he sensed an astonishing Soul Power emanating from Yun Tianming!

"Such powerful Soul Power! It's nearly comparable to the soul strength of a Fourth or even Fifth-grade Alchemist!"

!

Gu He's face was filled with surprise. Fortunately, the opponent didn't possess Fire attribute Dou Qi; otherwise, if they became an Alchemist, their potential would far surpass his existence!

Then, Gu He's peripheral vision caught sight that the outstanding woman on the main seat had disappeared at some point!

A swift green light flashed by, so fast that people couldn't see its figure!

The next moment, blood sprayed as an arm flew up into the air.

"Bold outlaw, dare to harm someone in Misty Cloud Sect."

A chilly voice, carrying an intense force, reached everyone's ears, causing the entire crowd to pale!

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