Yun Ming's entire body suddenly turned ethereal, swelling in size. He gripped one end of the Atlas Divine Spear with both hands, assuming a lashing stance, and swung it fiercely toward the rapidly approaching giant Coiling Dragon Mace.
The hundred-meter-long Atlas Divine Spear erupted in that instant with a terrifying momentum, as if it were about to sever heaven and earth, threatening to shatter the entire world.
Seeing Yun Ming's attack, so cruel and intense, was something no one had expected.
The sweeping Atlas Divine Spear possessed an indescribably terrifying texture; the air twisted wherever it passed, and fine, fragmented spatial cracks appeared within the afterimage left by the spear, as if space itself could no longer contain its existence.
The brothers Thousand Jun Douluo and Subduing Demon Douluo were stunned by this incredibly overbearing strike from Yun Ming. The strike was still exquisite, precise to the point of perfection, with his essence, energy, and spirit perfectly unified. However, that was not what shocked them most; what was most shocking was how Yun Ming's strike resembled Subduing Demon Douluo's "Blood Dragon Subduing Demon" so closely!
But Subduing Demon Douluo had no time to be shocked, as the giant Coiling Dragon Mace and the massive Atlas Spear were about to collide.
"Boom—"
The collision erupted almost instantly. In a split second, the entire world seemed to shake violently, creating a sensation of intense tremors.
The space within the Elder Hall collapsed over a large area, and a terrifying shockwave exploded between the blood-colored mace and the golden spear. Seeing that the situation was spiraling out of control, Qian Daoliu unleashed the full, terrifying Soul Power of a Heaven-Reaching Douluo. His nine unconventional Soul Rings appeared once more, and the sixth one—a black Soul Ring—lit up.
Qian Daoliu's Sixth Soul Skill, "Angel Guardian," was activated.
Behind Qian Daoliu, a massive, mountain-like Angel Phantom suddenly manifested. The Angel Phantom folded its hands in front of its chest, and countless rays of holy light poured down, transforming into a Golden Shield engraved with brilliant patterns that completely enveloped the interior of the Elder Hall to withstand the impact.
"Boom. Boom."
The shockwave struck the "Angel Guardian," producing a series of deafening roars.
A figure descended from the sky like a falling meteor, landing on the ground with a "thud." With his feet as the center, large cracks spread outward across the floor; it was Subduing Demon Douluo.
Yun Ming did not fare much better; the ground beneath his feet shattered over a large area, and his shins were embedded into the Adamantine Jade.
Subduing Demon Douluo could not spare a thought for his own retreat. He felt the energy coming from the Atlas Divine Spear—it was slightly different from his "Blood Dragon Subduing Demon," yet it was filled with the same unyielding stubbornness and pride, along with a more overbearing, terrifying battle intent and a more perfect, logical Soul Power structure. A storm of shock surged in his heart.
He asked Yun Ming with some urgency.
"Kid, what kind of Spear Art is this? How is it so similar to my 'Blood Dragon Subduing Demon'?!!"
Although he said it was similar, he clearly felt that Yun Ming's Spear Art was much more refined than his own. Subduing Demon Douluo was very anxious now; he had a premonition that if he could comprehend this spear technique, he might be able to break through his current realm.
Yun Ming spoke up.
"This isn't a Spear Art, it's a Staff Art, named..."
"Fight Heaven and Earth."
Indeed, what Yun Ming used was the first of the nine styles of the Unyielding Nine Styles, the ultimate legacy of the Ancient Qian Family: "Fight Heaven and Earth."
The fact that the future Ancient Qian Family could become the most powerful and longest-standing existence within the Spirit Transfer Pagoda was, of course, deeply related to their own strength.
The essence and profound meaning of the Coiling Dragon Mace lay in being unyielding! It took the intent of the Evil Breaking Dragon to look down upon heaven and earth, using one's own power to confront the world. Unlike ordinary Title Douluo who demonstrated strength by guiding the laws of the world for their own use, the ultimate meaning of the Coiling Dragon Mace lay in breaking the laws and standing proudly above the firmament.
Therefore, within this unyielding intent, the word "break" was the most important principle. After a thousand years of inheritance and the summary and refinement of dozens of generations, this set of Unyielding Staff Technique was gradually formed, creating the nine great styles.
However, even when Yun Ming was alive, the two most outstanding geniuses of the Ancient Qian Family he encountered had only mastered the eighth style at most. The ninth style had never been mastered by anyone in the history of the Ancient Qian Family; it was merely the final style imagined and deduced by the family's first founder, referred to by successive inheritors as the style that breaks through to become a god.
This was an insight Yun Ming had gained through fighting the two Title Douluo of the Ancient Qian Family, simulated through other methods. Although his Martial Soul was not a Coiling Dragon Mace and he could not manifest the latter six styles, he could still simulate the first three.
Using a descendant's moves to beat up his ancestors—that felt rather interesting!
Hearing that the essence of Yun Ming's move was actually a Staff Art, both Subduing Demon Douluo and Thousand Jun Douluo's eyes lit up. What a great fortune!
Subduing Demon Douluo said with a somewhat fawning tone.
"Little Friend Yun, this old man has a request. I wonder if it is appropriate to ask?"
Yun Ming heard this old man who had called him "kid" earlier now calling him "Little Friend." Seeing how smoothly he changed his tune, Yun Ming responded just as smoothly.
"It is not appropriate."
Subduing Demon Douluo said.
"Very well, I knew you were a man of high character, Little Friend. I wonder if you could teach me this Spear Art?"
Hearing Subduing Demon Douluo's reply, Yun Ming and the other observing Douluo were all speechless. Good grief! Selective deafness and ignoring the context!
Seeing that Yun Ming did not answer, Subduing Demon Douluo spoke again.
"Don't worry, I won't have you teach it for nothing. As long as you teach me, I will grant you one request—any request at all, even if you want my little granddaughter to be your concubine."
Hearing such a bold statement from Subduing Demon Douluo, even Yun Ming was startled. He glanced at Ya Li and found her quite calm, which settled his heart. Ya Li had no thoughts on this matter; in this regard, Yun Ming was still very trustworthy.
Qian Daoliu and Thousand Jun Douluo could not hold it together; he was being too much of a sycophant.
Seeing the cold light flashing in Qian Daoliu's eyes, Thousand Jun Douluo hurriedly reminded him in a cold voice.
"Seventh Brother! What kind of nonsense are you spouting!"
As he spoke, he signaled him with his eyes to be mindful of Qian Daoliu.
Subduing Demon Douluo looked at the malice in Qian Daoliu's eyes, and reason finally regained the upper hand. He shouted.
"Just an analogy, just an analogy!"
Yun Ming, fearing that Subduing Demon Douluo would blurt out more outrageous words, spoke directly.
"I cannot teach it."
"My method of circulation is not suitable for the Coiling Dragon Mace Martial Soul; it won't have good results if used."
Subduing Demon Douluo wanted to say more upon hearing Yun Ming's words, but Yun Ming waved his hand to interrupt him.
"I certainly cannot teach you, but I still have two moves left from the Staff Art I just used. I will demonstrate those two moves; if you cannot block them, Senior, then I shall consider this battle won."
"As for what you might realize from this in the end, that depends entirely on you. Consider it a gift from me to Martial Soul Hall. How about it?"
Subduing Demon Douluo turned his head to look at Qian Daoliu, and Qian Daoliu spoke up.
"Very well, let it be done!"
Seeing that Qian Daoliu agreed, Subduing Demon Douluo addressed Yun Ming.
"Many thanks, young friend. Since that is the case, then come."
Yun Ming raised the Atlas as he prepared the second stance and spoke.
"The first move of the Unyielding Staff Technique, 'Fight Heaven and Earth', you have already seen, Senior. The key point is to convert the rejection of heaven and earth toward this move into your own attack."
"Next, let us look at the second move of the Unyielding Staff Technique, 'Heaven Quake'!"
As he finished speaking, another spear appeared in the sky, descending from above. It was somewhat similar to the previous 'Fight Heaven and Earth', but the combined shadow of the spear from above and below was clearly even more terrifying.
Seeing the terrifying spear shadow descending from the sky and thinking of his yearning to break through his realm, Subduing Demon Douluo did not even use a Soul Skill; he simply used his Coiling Dragon Mace martial soul to block and experience it.
"Bang--"
The moment Subduing Demon Douluo assumed his defensive stance, he was fiercely smashed down from the air by this spear, crashing into the ground with a thunderous roar. This time, he was driven into the earth like a nail, with everything below his waist completely buried.
Seeing the opponent being so ruthless to himself, Yun Ming nodded inwardly. Although this might cause some heavy injuries, the effect of the realization would certainly be second only to taking it with his physical body directly.
"Pfft--"
Spitting out a mouthful of blood, Subduing Demon Douluo wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and pulled himself out of the ground, his body swaying slightly.
Having received this spear strike, various inspirations surged in his mind. He found the train of thought for many problems he had not understood before. Thinking of this, Subduing Demon Douluo became even more fanatical and spoke to Yun Ming.
"Come, the final move!"
Looking at Subduing Demon Douluo, who was heavily injured but still incredibly excited, Yun Ming did not say much and unleashed the final move.
"The third move of the Unyielding Staff Technique, 'Heaven Supporting Earth Upright'!"
The Atlas Divine Spear in Yun Ming's hand stood upright, then suddenly left his grip and was hurled toward Subduing Demon Douluo.
The Atlas Divine Spear rapidly grew larger in the air, and a black light appeared on the spear body, transforming into a pitch-black giant tiger with wings on its back and a hooked tail—it was the number one Soul Spirit in the world today, the Dark Demon Evil God Tiger.
With the Atlas Divine Spear as the center, the surrounding laws fluctuated violently, shattering in large quantities before being swallowed by the giant tiger and fed back into the Atlas Divine Spear.
The Atlas Divine Spear itself became increasingly massive, glowing all over like a giant pillar of light as it struck down ferociously.
"!!!"
The third move was so powerful that it gave Subduing Demon Douluo a sense of mortal danger.
But it was too late; he could not run even if he wanted to. A powerful pulling force emanated from the Atlas Divine Spear, instantly suppressing Subduing Demon Douluo, and the surrounding air became viscous, making it impossible for him to move an inch.
Before his eyes, the giant spear was about to crush Subduing Demon Douluo beneath it.
A loud dragon roar resounded from within Subduing Demon Douluo's body, and his seventh and eighth Soul Rings lit up immediately.
It was no good; he could not block this move normally. The feeling as if his very self was about to be crushed was too terrifying.
His seventh Soul Skill 'Spirit Avatar' and eighth Soul Skill 'Subduing Demon Coiling Dragon Circle' were activated instantly.
The Coiling Dragon Mace rapidly expanded to a size of one hundred meters, then transformed into a Subduing Demon circle covered in blood-colored dragon patterns, rising to meet the Atlas Divine Spear in an attempt to reverse the heavens and hold up the Atlas Divine Spear.
"Bang--"
As the Subduing Demon Coiling Dragon Circle pressed against the Atlas Divine Spear, golden light erupted from Yun Ming, who had thrown the spear. He channeled all the previously shattered laws back into himself through the Atlas Divine Spear. Descending from the sky, he stepped down, stomping toward the Atlas Divine Spear.
"Boom--"
The divine spear collided with the Subduing Demon Circle, erupting in a blinding light.
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