Chapter 24: Secret Technique Showdown

  Lu Yun muttered to himself, "Lock the origin, release!" A massive aura burst forth, and Lu Yun's presence became five times stronger than before. Ling Tianyu felt an overwhelming pressure once again, but his face showed no fear, only anticipation, as if eager to take on the challenge. However, Ling Tianyu had not yet unleashed his full strength, for he had just broken through to a new realm and his cultivation was still adjusting. As long as Lu Yun continued to exert immense pressure on him, he believed he could quickly grasp this newfound power.

  Ling Tian Xue was extremely anxious under the stage, because even many top-notch masters and post-heavenly masters on the stage felt wave after wave of pressure from Lu Yun. At this moment, Lu Yun gave Ling Tian Xue a feeling like a great mountain, an immovable and massive object!

  Ling Tian Xue couldn't help but feel anxious, and asked Ling Feng: "Third Uncle, why did Lu Yun suddenly become so strong! Is he using some kind of secret technique?" Ling Feng was no longer calm at this moment, furrowing his brow as he explained to everyone: "Lu Yun didn't suddenly become very strong, it's just that he originally had such strength. I said it before, Lu Yun's willpower has already reached the second level, how could he only have that little bit of skill? I originally thought it was because Lu Yun's cultivation breakthrough speed was too fast, causing his foundation to be unstable, so he couldn't bring out the power he should have had. But now it's exactly the opposite, Lu Yun's foundation is extremely solid!"

  Ling Tian Xue asked curiously, "Then why didn't everyone notice it at first?" Ling Feng explained, "Lu Yun used a special secret method to suppress his cultivation, sealing away eighty percent of his original strength. This secret method is called Locking the Spirit, and it has been lost for hundreds of years. I didn't expect it to reappear in Lu Yun's hands."

  Ling Tianxue worriedly said: "Isn't Tianyu in danger then!"

  "That's not it, as can be seen, Tianyu has not fully grasped the power he currently possesses. Perhaps Tianyu only exerted 20% of his strength. In this match, if Tianyu wants to win, he must necessarily delay time, the longer the better, until Tianyu can fully grasp this powerful force, then he can contend with Lu Yun."

  Ling Tianyu breathed a sigh of relief after listening to Ling Feng's explanation and looked forward to the upcoming battle.

  The two people on the stage stared at each other, Ling Tianyu said: "I didn't expect you to not use your full strength all along, it seems I underestimated you!" Lu Yun replied: "You're not bad either, I feel that your current power hasn't fully merged with you yet. If it does merge completely, this might become a very difficult battle. It looks like I need to end this fight quickly or it will be disadvantageous for me. Thanks for giving me such a big surprise, but I'm going to end him now!"

  As soon as the words fell, Lu Yun immediately launched his own attack. "Dragon Sword Technique!" Lu Yun hastily used his signature sword technique, with a faint dragon shadow bursting out of the sword body, continuously attacking Ling Tianyu. Ling Tianyu was constantly defending himself, but he had the strength to spare yet was insufficient in power. Every one of Lu Yun's attacks that Ling Tianyu received was extremely strenuous. Ling Tianyu thought: "This won't do, the opponent's offensive is too fierce, I may not be able to hold on until my powers fully merge! Must think of another way."

  Lu Yun watched as Ling Tianyu retreated step by step, and smiled lightly: "You are not my opponent now. I admit that you are very abnormal, with only a late-stage mortal cultivation base, yet able to exert power close to that of an early-stage heavenly cultivator. But being 'close' doesn't mean you possess the power of a heavenly cultivator. Moreover, my will has reached the second stage!"

  Ling Tianyu suddenly had an epiphany after hearing Lu Yun's words: "Right! I can also try to break through my own will, isn't the current Lu Yun a good reference?" If Ling Tianyu's thoughts were known to others at this time, they would definitely be furious. This thing called sword intent is vague and elusive, can it really be referenced just by saying so? But Ling Tianyu was exceptionally clever, always able to gain insight from watching others fight!

  Lu Yun's attacking will was infused, and when Lu Yun used it, it was like his own arm, retracting and extending at will. When Lu Yun attacked, the sword intent was hidden in the sword body, and as long as there was a slight opportunity, it would burst out immediately, carrying a strong attacking power, directly causing Ling Tianyu to retreat repeatedly.

  Although Ling Tianyu was at a great disadvantage, he remained extremely calm. Ling Tianyu was constantly being beaten back, but in his heart, he kept thinking: "Hold on, hold on, I must hold on!"

  Ling Tianyu continuously observed Lu Yun's sword intent, which was like a third hand on his body, moving freely and effortlessly. Suddenly, Ling Tianyu had an epiphany: "Right, it's just like my own arm! When using it, I should treat it as part of my own body!"

  At this moment, Lu Yun found the opportunity and launched an attack with a strong momentum after being imbued with sword intent. Ling Tianyu quickly drew out his gun. "Clang!" The sound of their weapons colliding, both of them were shocked and retreated five or six steps back at the same time.

  The surroundings suddenly became quiet, and everyone was thinking about what had just happened. Ling Tianyu was clearly no match for Lu Yun's move, so why did he suddenly block it? Was it just a matter of being at a disadvantage?

  Lu Yun on the stage was also stunned and did not immediately counterattack. Lu Yun kept thinking, why, why he could block it. Ling Tianyu saw that Lu Yun did not attack and quickly seized the opportunity to rapidly improve his body's compatibility with his power. The compatibility is slowly increasing...

  Three Become...

  40%...

  Fifty percent...

  The degree of fusion has been high all along, and Ling Tianyu's strength has also been growing gradually! When the degree of fusion reached 60%, Lu Yun's face could no longer maintain a calm expression. At this moment, Lu Yun looked up at the sky and laughed loudly: "Haha, great, really too great! I didn't expect that you would not only defend yourself but also learn from me how to use your willpower, and in just five or six minutes, you actually broke through the first stage of willpower and entered the second stage!"

  Upon hearing Lu Yun's explanation, the audience below suddenly boiled over: "Do you see? Do you see? He actually made another breakthrough, is this even human? It's basically a monster!" The people of the four major families discussed: "If this child grows up, it will be the era of Ling family's dominance in the future!"

  The Ling family's responsibilities were also excited, and Ling Tianxue shouted excitedly from under the stage: "Tianyu, you are really great, come on, you must win the game. If you lose, I will never pay attention to you again!"

  Lu Yun felt the horror of Ling Tianyu and no longer delayed. He directly launched his ultimate move, "You Long Yin". Suddenly, a brilliant sword light burst forth, and the dragon shadow on the sword emitted a long, low hum. At this time, Ling Tianyu's fusion degree had just reached 60%. Ling Tianyu cried out in alarm in his heart, and at the same time Lu Yun launched "You Long Yin", he began to wield his own spear, "Po Yan".

  At this time, the arena was filled with waves of turmoil. Nine small whirlwinds appeared around Ling Tianyu, constantly gathering towards him. When the nine small whirlwinds merged into one, a massive tornado formed, blowing dust and debris everywhere on the battlefield. With a flick of his wrist, Ling Tianyu's long spear "Broken Flame" began to rotate, eventually merging with the dragon-shaped tornado, carrying an overwhelming tearing force that pierced through the air towards Lu Yun's "Roaming Dragon Whistle".

  The arena was filled with a dazzling light, and the sound of clashing weapons echoed in everyone's ears. The two combatants exchanged blows without giving an inch, and this continued for several seconds. A loud "boom" sounded, signaling the end of their intense exchange, and Ling Tianyu was sent flying over ten meters. "Wow, a mouthful of blood was spat out." Lu Yun was also shaken back seven or eight meters before stopping in his tracks. At this moment, Lu Yun's body was churning with blood energy, and he forcibly held back a mouthful of blood that threatened to spill out.

  Lu Yun looked at Ling Tianyu, and Ling Tianyu slowly got up at this moment, swaying as if he would fall down at any time.

  Ling Feng saw Ling Tianyu's current situation was extremely unfavorable, and anxiously shouted: "Tianyu, forget it, admit defeat! You're still young, your performance has been great, we don't need the championship, come back next time to get it!"

  Ling Tianyu heard Ling Feng's shout and waved his hand, saying: "I haven't lost yet, I can still fight again!" Ling Tianyu stood upright, with a high fighting spirit in his eyes.

  Lu Yun suppressed the surging true energy within him and said, "You really are something. I didn't think my attack would be withstood by you, and your control over your power is surprisingly perfect. But there won't be a second time, I'll defeat you in the next move!"

  Ling Tianyu didn't say a word, because he knew that Lu Yun's next attack would definitely use the secret technique "Indestructible". Ling Tianyu immediately started "Breathing", and a red glow emanated from his body. The true energy inside him was constantly rotating and compressing.

  Wang Li saw the scene and said, "Abnormal! Monster! You really learned to cultivate your aura in just two days!" Wang Li looked down at this moment with a dejected expression, because he felt that compared to Lu Yun and Ling Tianyu, he was not considered a genius at all.

  Lu Yun saw Ling Tianyu's movement and also brought his own momentum to the highest peak. Ling Tianyu's accumulated energy had also reached its peak, a fierce collision at the peak was about to erupt.

  "Dragon's Humming!"

  "Drill Tornado!"

  Two ultimate moves swept across the entire arena with overwhelming momentum, causing those who had not reached the first-class boundary to tremble with fear. This was not only a contest of strength between two individuals, but also a confrontation between two different secret techniques!

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