Chapter 238: Battle with Qian Daoliu
In the sky, Yang Potian and Qian Daoliu faced each other from opposite sides. Qian Daoliu shone like a radiant sun, while Yang Potian, brimming with powerful life energy, seemed as immovable as a mountain, solid and resplendent like gold. The two forces clashed mid-air, as if tearing the heavens apart.
Qian Daoliu spoke calmly, "Young friend, your strength is remarkable—perhaps the strongest since Tang Chen of the Clear Sky Clan."
"You flatter me, Senior. If we speak of ultimate power, no one surpasses Spirit Hall, with both the esteemed Pope Bibi Dong and yourself, the unparalleled Douluo. I am merely a junior."
Yang Potian summoned his Spirit, the Soul-Breaking Spear, and his nine spirit rings appeared in the formation: five black, followed by four red rings. The sheer intensity of his five-black, four-red configuration created pressure even for someone of Qian Daoliu's caliber.
Qian Daoliu nodded slightly, and a massive Six-Winged Angel martial spirit projection appeared behind him, accompanied by his own spirit rings: black, black, black, black, black, black, black, black, red. His configuration, eight black and one red, mirrored that of Sea God Douluo Bo Saixi. When his angel spirit emerged, a powerful, divine aura radiated forth, filling the sky with a sacred presence. Under the sun's rays, this divine energy only grew stronger, amplifying the power he drew from the light.
A holy white light enveloped the world around them. Qian Daoliu's aura intensified, causing Yang Potian to feel his own spirit energy waver slightly. Even the killing aura within him seemed to wane under the influence of Qian Daoliu's Angel Domain—a natural counter to Yang Potian's Killing God Domain. Such was the power of a god-level martial spirit.
Undaunted, Yang Potian unleashed his own Soul-Breaking Domain, a field of pure golden energy with the attribute of extreme metal, every bit as potent as Qian Daoliu's Angel Domain. The sky divided in two: one half shone gold, the other blazed white, as the domains vied for dominance.
Without another word, Yang Potian gripped the Soul-Breaking Spear with both hands and thrust it forward, filling the air with piercing spear shadows. Enhanced by the Soul-Breaking Domain, these spear shadows grew impossibly sharp, as though capable of puncturing the very fabric of the Angel Domain.
Qian Daoliu countered by extending his hands, as his massive angelic spirit raised an arm to block the oncoming spear shadows. Each spear left searing holes in the angelic figure, but a golden flame sparked at every wound, instantly mending them. For the first time, Yang Potian's Thousand Blades as One technique had met such a formidable defense.
Then a colossal angelic hand, blazing white and sacred, reached for Yang Potian, its touch infused with the extreme attributes of fire and holiness.
Yang Potian reacted swiftly, gripping his Soul-Breaking Spear and charging forward. The spear roared with draconic fury, like a Firestorm Dragon breaking through all in its path—a technique he called "The Spear Strikes as a Dragon." The spear tore through the angelic hand, leaving a massive wound. Yet the force from Qian Daoliu's attack forced Yang Potian back two meters, while Qian Daoliu retreated a full five meters, showing the gap in their raw power.
Qian Daoliu gave a slight shake of his head. "Your mastery over extreme metal and strength is truly impressive, young friend."
"You flatter me, Senior. Your divine fire and holy energy are unparalleled in this world," replied Yang Potian. "But if this is the limit of the Six-Winged Angel, it may fall short of its title as a god-level spirit."
Qian Daoliu was unperturbed, and his fifth spirit ring glowed as he summoned his fifth skill: Holy Sword. A radiant golden sword materialized, forged from sacred flames with a purifying aura.
Holding the Holy Sword, Qian Daoliu lunged forward with a straightforward yet subtle strike, embodying all the art and finesse of the greatest swordsman on the continent. His angelic spirit mirrored his movement, wielding an even larger sword that seemed capable of splitting the heavens.
Yang Potian couldn't help but nod in appreciation; the Six-Winged Angel was indeed impressive, blending the raw might of beast spirits with the lethal precision of tool spirits. Even this fifth spirit skill resembled a true weapon spirit transformation.
With his spear poised, Yang Potian countered with a thrust, fierce as lightning and capable of piercing through anything. The Holy Sword and Soul-Breaking Spear clashed, and both fighters were forced back three meters. Qian Daoliu's swordsmanship was as masterful as his reputation implied.
Yang Potian showed no hesitation, lunging forward with the Soul-Breaking Spear once more, and Qian Daoliu advanced to meet him. In mere minutes, they exchanged countless strikes mid-air. Sword lights and spear shadows filled the sky, cleaving through the air with every movement. Even those thousands of meters away could feel the sharp intent to kill radiating from their clash.
Occasionally, stray blasts of sword energy or spear shadows struck nearby mountains, leaving massive, gaping holes. Clouds scattered, leaving the heavens clear as a mirror.
Qian Daoliu was visibly moved; he hadn't expected to meet a level ninety-eight Title Douluo who could hold his own against him, which, to someone of his stature, was no minor affront.
With a flash of his fourth spirit ring, Qian Daoliu unleashed Angel's Bladefall. His six wings spread wide, channeling energy into his arms as he released six blinding sword lights that formed into wing-like projections. Each light held explosive power, and bolstered by the Holy Sword's purifying effects, their strength seemed to reach an apex.
Yang Potian sneered, activating his fourth skill, Tiger's Roar Breaks the Army. Seven spectral Soul-Breaking Spears appeared before him, their attack power magnified by two hundred percent and their weight by five hundred percent. Six of them intercepted the six sword lights, while the seventh bypassed them and charged directly at Qian Daoliu.
These spectral spears moved with astounding speed and precision, appearing before Qian Daoliu in a mere instant.
In the air, the sword lights clashed with the Soul-Breaking Spears, detonating in a series of explosive bursts. Meanwhile, the seventh spear flew toward Qian Daoliu himself, who sensed the powerful locking force upon him and raised his sword to block. Even with the Holy Sword in hand, he felt the overwhelming power of the spear's destructive and cutting force.
Despite his defense, Qian Daoliu's hand was left with a noticeable wound, a rare miscalculation on his part that showed he had underestimated Yang Potian's skill.
Qian Daoliu chuckled. "Well done. It's been fifty years since anyone has drawn my blood, and to think it would be by a young talent."
He activated his sixth spirit ring, unleashing his skill Angel's Roar. The Six-Winged Angel let out an immense roar, transforming its soul power into a unique energy wave that functioned as a widespread mental assault.
Yang Potian prepared himself for the attack, muscles tensing as he brought his own power to bear in response.
Yang Potian surmised that Qian Daoliu possessed an extraordinarily powerful head spirit bone. This particular technique displayed a remarkable targeting ability and an attack range that was nearly impossible to predict or defend against.
At that moment, Yang Potian's eyes turned a blood-red. He combined his powerful mental energy, Killing God Domain, and spear aura into a blood-red spear strike, directly unleashing a psychic attack toward Qian Daoliu. This was his Soul-Breaking Nine Strikes' fourth move: Blood Rain and Bloody Wind.
Qian Daoliu's reflexes were nothing short of extraordinary. Even faced with such an unusual mental assault, he managed to react.
The blood-red spear aura clashed with the golden energy of Qian Daoliu's Angel's Roar, causing the surrounding space to shimmer under the impact before dissolving into nothingness. Both Yang Potian and Qian Daoliu had blood trickling from the corners of their mouths, evidence that this move had inflicted mutual damage.
Yang Potian's disadvantage lay in his lack of a head spirit bone. Although his spiritual power rivaled Qian Daoliu's, his missing spirit bone left a gap in their defenses. Qian Daoliu, meanwhile, had underestimated the strength of Yang Potian's mental attack, which had proven strong enough to challenge even his spirit bone's defenses.
With ferocity blazing in his gaze, Yang Potian infused his spirit energy into the Soul-Breaking Spear, which glowed a vivid crimson, exuding an aura of extreme metal, sheer force, and a fierce killing intent. Yang Potian hurled his spear like a javelin, seeming to tear the heavens open—this was his Soul-Breaking Nine Strikes' fifth move: Heaven-Piercing Spear, a move specifically designed for aerial dominance, true to its name.
Sensing the imminent threat, Qian Daoliu immediately activated his eighth spirit skill, Archangel's Protection. A massive, radiant barrier formed before him, radiating a holy aura.
Yang Potian's Heaven-Piercing Spear clashed with the Archangel's Protection, erupting in a cascade of sparks and distorting the very air. Qian Daoliu was visibly taken aback by the force behind the strike, and his shield began to crack under the onslaught. Yet he showed no fear; gripping his Holy Sword, he slashed down on the Soul-Breaking Spear, the blade carrying a strange energy that exerted a suppressive force over the spear.
Qian Daoliu finally deflected the Heaven-Piercing Spear, though a deep gash appeared on his arm as a result. Yang Potian calculated that even someone as formidable as Bear Lord would have suffered a severe injury from that strike, yet Qian Daoliu had resisted it better than anticipated.
To Yang Potian's surprise, Qian Daoliu's wounds began healing immediately, while his spirit energy surged.
Yang Potian glanced toward the sun, sighing. "Worthy of the title 'Unrivaled in the Sky.' This sky is truly your domain."
Qian Daoliu's gaze and aura had transformed, radiating an even greater sense of divinity.
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