Chapter 1025: The Transformation of Duanmu Family Disciples (Please Subscribe)_1
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Gazing at Zhou Qingruo and Duanmu Lian on the stage, radiating a terrifying aura, the emotions of the Duanmu Family Disciples finally surged...
Their eyes were glued to them, as if they didn't want to miss a single scene of what was about to unfold!
One of the disciples took a deep breath and suppressed their emotions before speaking, "Is Elder Lian and this Duanmu Qingruo really going to get serious now? Just the aura being emitted is almost suffocating me!"
Another disciple said excitedly, "Definitely! It must have been a mere assessment of each other's strengths before! I wonder how terrifying a battle between Immortal Monarch Realm experts will be!"
"Stop talking! We'd better move back a bit quickly. Although the duel is captivating, life is more important. A confrontation at the Immortal Monarch Realm level could be enough to destroy heaven and earth!"
"That's right, that's right. Although I really want to watch Elder Lian's graceful figure up close, I think it's more important to save my own life!"
"Hurry back, hurry back, our lives are more important!"
For a moment, those Duanmu Family Disciples who were watching closely around the Martial Arts Stage moved dozens of meters to the rear, fearing that they were positioned too close and would bear the brunt of the battle's aftermath...
The aftermath of an Immortal Monarch Realm battle could easily annihilate them, it was no joke!
On the stage, Duanmu Lian was the first to coldly shout, "Heavenly Ranked Superior Martial Technique, Tri-Clearance Demonic Slash!"
As her words fell, her spiritual power rapidly condensed into two barely humanoid but incredibly blurry pale blue figures, each of whom held in their hands a sword constructed from spiritual power...
The next moment, with a thought from her, they rushed toward Zhou Qingruo at the front...
Zhou Qingruo looked calmly at the two vague figures attacking her and calmly said, "This move, you are not the only one who can do it! Tri-Clearance Demonic Slash!"
As her spiritual power burst forth, two blood-red figures also appeared beside her. Gripping the blood-red swords in their hands, they charged ahead without hesitation...
In an instant, these four clones began fighting each other without a word...
On the other side, Duanmu Lian teased softly, "Qingruo, this is a martial technique of the Duanmu Clan, eh? If you use it now, does that mean..."
Zhou Qingruo interrupted coldly, "Shut up! Heavenly Stage Superior-Grade Martial Technique, Blood Lotus Bloom!"
As she spoke, an invisible budding lotus flower seemed to materialize around her. In an instant, it began to unfold...
Once fully bloomed, countless dense spiritual power attacks erupted from the lotus, bombarding Duanmu Lian overwhelmingly...
Some of the attacks were even aimed at the Duanmu Family Disciples below!
Upon seeing this, Duanmu Shuo, who was sitting above, immediately stood up, and addressing the other Elders, said, "Elders, quickly follow me and set up a formation!"
Hearing this, the other Elders also instantly woke up, each releasing their spiritual power...
Then, in unison, they chanted, "Heavenly Stage Superior-Grade Martial Technique, Celestial Gang Formation!"
With this deep and authoritative voice, ripples of their spiritual power began to surge through the air, converging above them and then shooting towards the Martial Arts Stage...
"Hummmmm!"
The spiritual power quickly spread to every corner of the Martial Arts Stage, solidifying continuously...
In the blink of an eye, the entire Martial Arts Stage was completely enveloped by this formation, and the attacks that were falling towards the Duanmu Family Disciples were blocked off...
This left the Duanmu Clan Disciples, who had been nearly scared out of their wits, gasping for air...
"Phew! That scared me to death!! Was that Duanmu Qingruo doing it on purpose? It was definitely on purpose, right?"
"It shouldn't be, the spiritual power of an Immortal Monarch-level expert is extremely vast, and the martial techniques they release are naturally very powerful. With so many attacks, it's impossible to control every single one perfectly!"
"Yeah! Look at those attacks on the Martial Arts Stage targeting Elder Lian, just watching makes the scalp tingle, how could there be time to target us too"
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"Indeed! And since the Family Head didn't take action, it shows it wasn't intentional!"
As soon as these words were spoken, the noise of the disciples' arguments quieted down, and their gaze returned to the Martial Arts Stage above...
Facing this overwhelming onslaught of attacks, Duanmu Lian's Beautiful Eyes couldn't help but tighten...
"Your own Martial Technique? It's really like you, Qingruo,"
The martial techniques she knew containing the words "Blood Lotus" were essentially all created by Zhou Qingruo herself!
Of course, this included the Immortal Rank Martial Arts she used while in the Blood Lotus Sect!
Thinking this, Duanmu Lian coldly shouted, "Heavenly Ranked Superior Martial Technique, Heavenly Stream Barrier!"
With her Personal Sword tightly in hand, she ferociously slashed toward the ground right in front of her...
With a "crack," the terrifying power instantly tore it apart, creating a sword streak...
From within this sword streak, layers of golden particles began to surge, swiftly solidifying into a sturdy barrier in front of her at an incredible speed!
"Bang Bang Bang Bang!!!"
The crimson attacks coming head-on collided with the barrier, emitting intense explosions...
Those explosions continued to resonate wildly throughout the entire Duanmu Mansion!
The unceasing blasts lasted for minutes, violently whipping up a dense cloud of grey dust that enveloped everything within...
Soon after, the grey dust swiftly cleared, revealing the situation on the Martial Arts Stage...
It was faintly visible that the pale golden barrier in front of Duanmu Lian was on the verge of shattering, covered with dense cracks, as if it could be blown apart with a mere touch!
But she hadn't sustained any substantial damage...
On the other side, Zhou Qingruo, with amber eyes fixed on Duanmu Lian, silently marveled, "This girl... her strength has increased so much since our last duel!"
However, it also ignited a strong desire for battle within her...
Right then, Duanmu Lian pushed off with her right leg, charging straight at Zhou Qingruo...
Seeing this, the latter rushed forward without any fear, clearly accustomed to head-on confrontation!
As the distance between them rapidly closed, Duanmu Lian inwardly commanded, "Lower-grade Immortal Technique! Shadow Concealment!"
Just as their swords were about to collide, a surge of Spirit Force Fluctuation emanated from Duanmu Lian's body, and she suddenly vanished from Zhou Qingruo's sight...
Seeing her opponent disappear into thin air, Zhou Qingruo inwardly exclaimed, "Damn it!"
But before she could ponder further, she felt a chill on her back and instinctively turned around, bringing her Blood-colored Pei Sword to her defense...
Already predicting her defensive move, a smirk curved on Duanmu Lian's lips...
She transformed her palm into a fist and struck directly at her opponent's abdomen...
Zhou Qingruo, hit precisely, felt her stomach suddenly churn...
Then, a sweetness rose to her throat, and with a "puh," she spat out a mouthful of fresh blood, her body flying backwards dozens of meters...
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