Gu Yifeng's eyes flashed, and he struck out with his palm. A thunderous palm print appeared in the void, annihilating the beam of light. At this moment, a spear came with overwhelming momentum. Gu Yifeng's eyes were as sharp as swords, and he struck out with a palm print. A thunderous sound resounded throughout the heavens and earth.
"Crack..." The lightning staff shattered, and the spear broke into pieces. Gu Yifeng's figure appeared beside him and sneered, "You have lost."
"Pfft..."
Suddenly, Chen Dongming spat out a mouthful of blood, his expression freezing instantly, a look of astonishment flashing in his pupils. How could he...?
"That attack just now touched the power of the laws," Gu Yifeng murmured, his heart churning with shock. He had comprehended the laws, but Chen Dongming had done it too!
"The laws resonate! They actually comprehended the laws!"
The crowd looked at Chen Dongming and the dazzling light emanating from him, their hearts trembling violently. Who won this battle?
"You've lost." Chen Dongming looked at Gu Yifeng and spoke slowly.
"I lost," Chen Dongming said frankly. "I admit that I am no match for you in the application of the laws."
Although Gu Yifeng was very proud, he was not stupid. He knew very well which was superior and which was inferior. Without integrating the laws, he would not be able to withstand Chen Dongming's attack at all.
“But I will prove that the techniques I cultivate far surpass yours,” Chen Dongming said. “The outcome of our battle was already predetermined.”
"No, you still haven't grasped the reality." Chen Dongming said coldly. He raised his hands again, releasing a vast and powerful soul force. The entire space seemed to quiet down, and numerous illusory stars hung in the void, like a real galaxy. Countless starlight fell down, enveloping this space.
In an instant, Chen Dongming seemed to become the master of the entire world, with endless starlight filling the heavens and earth, illuminating this place and making people feel that there was nowhere to escape.
Chen Dongming's face gradually became solemn, and an unparalleled confidence emerged in his eyes. He stood in the void, like a peerless immortal or demon, noble and majestic.
"Go." Chen Dongming looked up at a certain spot in the void and whispered, "Devoure it!"
As Chen Dongming's voice faded, the starlight in the void shone even brighter, with endless starlight pouring down as if to bury this world.
Gu Yifeng narrowed his eyes, and his thunder armor burst forth with boundless lightning. Terrifying thunder dragons roared and surged in all directions. He held the Thunder Punishment Spear in his hand and thrust it straight forward.
"boom!"
A violent impact resounded, and the thunder dragon exploded, sending destructive ripples across the heavens and earth. A figure in white was thrown back, a trickle of blood spilling from the corner of his mouth, his eyes fixed on Chen Dongming.
"What terrifying power!" Many people felt a sharp pain in their hearts, staring at Chen Dongming in disbelief. He was actually injured!
Chen Dongming glanced at the Thunder Punishment Spear in his hand, feeling rather bitter. He hadn't expected that the Thunder Punishment Spear wouldn't kill his opponent.
"You are indeed very skilled, I have lost." Gu Yifeng clasped his hands in a fist salute to Chen Dongming. He held no resentment, after all, he was the one who proposed this sparring match, and the loser had no right to complain.
Upon hearing this, everyone's hearts skipped a beat. Gu Yifeng had admitted defeat?
Such a thing was too humiliating for a proud martial artist, yet Gu Yifeng chose to admit defeat.
"Congratulations." Gu Yifeng turned to Chen Dongming and congratulated him with a cupped hand.
In this exchange, Chen Dongming had the upper hand. Gu Yifeng's power was more profound, his realm was more stable, and he controlled the Thunder Punishment Spear. His control over lightning had reached a level of perfection, allowing him to draw upon the power of lightning. This greatly enhanced his strength, making him capable of contending with ordinary fifth-tier peak saints.
"Thank you," Chen Dongming nodded.
The two exchanged a smile, a sense of mutual appreciation flowing through their hearts. Such a friend is worth having.
"I will remember this day," Gu Yifeng said with a smile, then turned and left.
Gu Yifeng is gone, leaving behind a dashing figure. Chen Dongming's goal remains steadfast: only by constantly becoming stronger can he protect everything.
"boom."
A deafening roar resounded, and Gu Yifeng's figure stopped in mid-air, looking down. There, a purple figure stood calmly, his gaze serene – it was none other than Gu Yifeng.
"Brother Qin." Gu Yifeng smiled brightly.
"Thank you for your guidance," Gu Yifeng said with a smile.
“You’re not weak either,” Chen Dongming said, waving his hand. Then, as if suddenly remembering something, he asked, “Brother Qin, what martial art did you just use? It was so powerful!”
"I named my own improved sword technique the Nine Tribulations Sword Manual," Gu Yifeng said with a faint smile.
The Nine Tribulations Sword Manual was re-deduced and created by Gu Yifeng after referencing the Nine Tribulations Sword Technique. Although it cannot be called the most perfect Nine Tribulations Sword Manual, it is still an extremely powerful technique.
"You improved it yourself?" Gu Yifeng looked at Gu Yifeng with surprise, and couldn't help but take a few more glances. He had underestimated Gu Yifeng's comprehension. Being able to improve martial arts techniques on his own was already a monstrous talent.
"Would you be willing to form an alliance with me and explore the desolate tomb together?" Chen Dongming invited.
Although he was a top genius in the imperial city, he still couldn't guarantee his own safety, so he needed a group of companions.
“Okay, I agree.” Gu Yifeng said cheerfully. Since Chen Dongming was willing to cooperate with him, why not?
Back when they were at the restaurant, Chen Dongming had given Gu Yifeng a substantial reward, so Gu Yifeng felt no burden about it. Moreover, Chen Dongming was a member of the Gu clan, whose resources were far beyond his imagination. Following Chen Dongming would definitely be an extremely fortunate thing.
"Brother Qin, let's head to the desolate tomb now," Chen Dongming said to Gu Yifeng with a smile.
"No rush." Gu Yifeng shook his head and said, "Today we are not only here to defeat you, but also to tell everyone that the Wilderness Trial is over, and Chen Dongming has won this time."
Upon hearing this, the surrounding crowd trembled, a strange look appearing on their faces. Was this guy doing it on purpose?
Chen Dongming was taken aback by Gu Yifeng's words and looked at him with a puzzled expression, asking, "What do you mean?"
“We’ve both advanced to the third round, but the others might not. So, I plan to wait until they’ve all finished before starting the third round,” Gu Yifeng explained. “Of course, if they refuse to admit defeat, we might as well eliminate them all.”
The crowd's gazes froze; those words were... far too domineering.
Their gazes couldn't help but drift towards the battle arenas, where some were still fighting. It was clear that it would be difficult to determine a winner in a short time, and the difference in scores between each person was very small, making it hard to decide who would win.
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