Chapter 207: You're Stealing the Dou Technique of our Gu Clan!

"Miss, are you underestimating our Black Submerged Army by saying that?" Ling Quan's face turned ugly, apparently surprised that his young mistress would actually side with an outsider and disparage their Black Submerged Army.

"I didn't mean to underestimate the Black Submerged Army."

"But you are indeed lacking a bit of finesse."

Xun'er glanced indifferently at Ling Quan. She had no good feelings towards this so-called vice-commander in front of her, whose strength was nothing to boast about. Normally, to become vice-commander of the Black Submerged Army, one's strength should at least be that of a Dou Ancestor powerhouse. Ling Quan, this mediocre vice commander, must have relied on a lot of personal connections to obtain his position.

Ling Quan gritted his teeth but dared not argue with Xun'er. Instead, he directed all his anger towards Yun Tianming. "So you're Yun Tianming? Don't think you can be arrogant just because you have a bit of talent. In front of the ancient races, you're not even worthy of being called a lowly commoner!"

"And what about you? A waste with noble blood?" Yun Tianming retorted sarcastically, full of provocation.

"Insolence!" Anger surged in Ling Quan's eyes. He drew the long spear from his back, surrounded by dazzling electric light. With a shake of the spear, it transformed into a thunderous dragon, roaring like thunder, hurtling straight towards Yun Tianming!

Yun Tianming calmly watched the thunderous spear charging towards him, showing no intention of dodging. In his hand, a lake-blue flame gathered into an imposing Divine Halberd.

"Boom!!!" The collision of spear and halberd erupted in a tremendous vortex of energy.

"This is... Heavenly Flame?!" Ling Quan's eyes narrowed slightly, then he said coldly, "Although the Heavenly Flame is strong, how much power can it unleash with a mere Dou King's strength?"

"Crackling~"

Suddenly, Ling Quan's body surged with even more violent Thunder Dou Qi, surpassing the usual Dou Emperor's momentum and approaching that of a Dou Ancestor! His spear moved swiftly, causing flashes of lightning and thunder in the sky as the electricity gathered into a massive serpent, biting towards Yun Tianming.

"Thunder Snake Dance!"

Earth Rank Low Level Dou Technique!

Yun Tianming activated the Flame Mantra Qi Method with all his strength, crazily absorbing the energy of heaven and earth, while infusing the power of Heavenly Flame into his Divine Halberd.

"Boiling Sea Divine Halberd!"

"Boom!!"

A Dou Emperor against a Dou King, a difference of an entire tier. Normally, Ling Quan should have easily won, but the actual outcome greatly surprised Ling Quan.

"Hu~"

The burst of Heavenly Flame pushed Ling Quan back repeatedly, scorching large patches of his magnificent purple robe, leaving him looking somewhat disheveled and embarrassed.

On the other side, Yun Tianming was also pushed back by the violent Thunder Snake, with lingering injuries from the tearing effects of lightning.

In this round of Dou Technique clash, both sides fought evenly.

"Is this for real?"

"This kid actually fought Ling Quan, the vice-commander, to a draw?"

"Isn't his strength only at the Dou King level?"

The soldiers of the Black Submerged Army watching from the sidelines couldn't help but exclaim in disbelief.

"Damn it!"

"Your Dou Technique is quite something!"

Ling Quan's face darkened. In their recent exchange, the opponent had used a higher-level Dou Technique than he expected.

"Is this the vice-commander of the Black Submerged Army?"

Yun Tianming wielded the power of Heavenly Flame, dispelling the residual electric arcs on his body, speaking with disdain.

"You brat, don't get cocky!!"

Ling Quan instantly flew into a rage, clenching his fists tightly and causing the Thunder Dou Qi on his body to instantly transform into golden light Dou Qi.

"Golden Light Qi Method!"

Earth Rank Mid Level Dou Technique!

"Hehe~"

Yun Tianming remained unperturbed, even with a hint of amusement in his heart.

"Swoosh!"

Ling Quan stomped heavily, his figure turning into a streak of golden light rushing towards Yun Tianming. In the moment of nearing, he swiftly changed direction, maneuvering behind Yun Tianming. The Golden Light Fist heavily struck towards his back.

"Die!"

"Clang~~~"

Ling Quan's pupils suddenly contracted, feeling as though his fist had struck an indestructible object. Then, an incredibly familiar golden light Dou Qi surged out from Yun Tianming's body.

"This Dou Technique is impossible!!"

Thud!

Yun Tianming turned and kicked, sending Ling Quan flying.

"Golden Immortal!"

Earth Rank High-level Dou Technique!

"It really is different. This Dou Technique seems to be related to my Golden Light Qi Method, but its power is even greater. How did he manage this?"

Xun'er, now observing from the sidelines, could see more clearly this time. This Dou Technique was clearly one she had taught him, but why did the opponent's use of it seem more powerful?

"You dare to steal our Gu Clan's Dou Technique!!"

Caught off guard, Ling Quan took a kick to the abdomen, leaving a deep imprint and a grim expression on his face.

"Ridiculous! Anyone with eyes can see that the Dou Technique I'm using is of a higher level than yours. If anyone's stealing techniques, it should be you!"

Yun Tianming sneered confidently.

"You're... you're talking nonsense!"

Ling Quan was furious, but for a moment, he didn't know how to refute him.

With the power of Heavenly Flame and the stable application of Dou Technique, Yun Tianming gradually gained the upper hand in the battle.

Thud! Thud! Thud!

Two golden figures clashed fiercely in the sky.

A fierce glint flashed in Ling Quan's eyes. He subtly manipulated Spatial Strength with his palm, deflecting Yun Tianming's fist, then seized the opportunity to elbow him hard in the chest.

Cough~

Blood spilled from the corner of Yun Tianming's mouth as he was sent flying backwards.

"Haha! This is the difference between us!"

Ling Quan laughed wildly and pressed his advantage.

Unexpectedly, behind Yun Tianming, Dou Qi Wings suddenly extended into a pair of purple-black wings. Their combined speed abruptly increased, catching Ling Quan off guard.

"Soaring Phoenix!"

Yun Tianming used his wings like blades, and in a flash past Ling Quan, he carved a long bloody gash on the latter's belly.

Splurt!

"Damn it, he even has a Flying Dou Technique?!"

Ling Quan's face changed rapidly, alternating between dark and light. Despite being heavily injured, he remained calm under pressure. His hands quickly formed mysterious seals, and a bright emerald crystal light surged!

"Mountain Opening..."

"Motionless Thunder Roar!"

However, just as Ling Quan was about to complete the seal, Yun Tianming transformed into a streak of lightning, swiftly flashing. His fist enveloped in Heavenly Flame struck without any flourish, targeting the most dispersed area of Dou Qi near Ling Quan's seal, forcefully interrupting his activation of the Dou Technique.

"Ah!"

Flames erupted in the sky. There was a chilling crack from Ling Quan's right wrist, his face instantly turning as pale as paper, cold sweat pouring from his forehead.

"Yun Tianming, this guy... actually saw through the weakness of Mountain Opening Seal?"

Xun'er widened her eyes in astonishment. The five forms of Emperor's Decree, when understood and used together, complemented each other, balancing strengths and weaknesses. However, she had only taught Yun Tianming the first two forms. In theory, he shouldn't have been able to deduce the weakness of the Mountain Opening Seal.

Unless... Yun Tianming possessed the complete Emperor's Decree!

But that seemed highly improbable?

Xun'er pondered endlessly.

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