Chapter 382: The Three Old Men's Fusion A Dire Situation
The three elders in green robes suddenly retreated a step in midair, forming a subtle yet intricate formation, both offensive and defensive. As soon as the formation was completed, their bodies emitted three distinct auras green, red, and blue which were none other than their individual Dou Qi.
Instead of dispersing outward, these energies intertwined within the formation, creating a cyclic energy flow that connected their essence, spirit, and Dou Qi in a seamless loop.
It was clear that whatever sacrifices had been made to master this technique were not trivial. The price they had paid to achieve this fusion was something worth pondering.
As the cycle stabilized, their robes flared with a wild and primal aura, unleashing a deafening beastly roar. The three spirit beasts lion, tiger, and bear manifested as a blood red energy, completely enveloping their bodies.
With their Dou Qi now merged, the resulting power was overwhelming, barely weaker than Yan Luo Tian, and perhaps even on par with Jia Xingtian.
"Heh, not bad. The Three Beast Barbarian Art of Mulan Valley certainly lives up to its name. A true Earth Tier Intermediate Technique from ancient times!"
"This fusion effect… quite fascinating. By the way, just out of curiosity how exactly did you three 'merge' your energies like this?"
Jia Xingtian smirked, his words dripping with insinuation. Ever since he started spending time around Hai Bodong, he too had developed a knack for mockery especially toward his enemies.
As he spoke, his tone was loaded with implication, making the three elders' expressions instantly darken. Their faces twisted with rage, as if he had just unearthed a memory they wished to bury forever.
Jia Xingtian suddenly felt his stomach turn.
His eyes flicked toward Hai Bodong, and he shouted across the battlefield:
"Hey, Hai Pavilion Master! Can we switch opponents?!"
"No."
Hai Bodong's voice was cold and firm.
At that moment, his ice dragon clashed with Yan Luo Tian's golden sword, creating a series of deafening shattering sounds. Each impact sent shockwaves rippling across the battlefield, tearing through soldiers indiscriminately.
There was no avoiding collateral damage their sheer power was too immense.
And leaving the battlefield?
That wasn't an option.
Yan Luo Tian was hell bent on fighting here, and Hai Bodong had no choice but to meet him head on.
Jia Xingtian clicked his tongue in frustration.
"Figures. That old bastard picked his opponents carefully ahead of time, didn't he?"
No wonder Hai Bodong always charged in first he was making sure he didn't have to deal with these disgusting old men!
Jia Xingtian shook off his thoughts and refocused.
Looking at the three elders, he sighed.
"Seems like there's no avoiding it. A true battle it is."
With that, he steadied his breath, clearing his mind of distractions.
The sky darkened, and a massive tornado suddenly roared into existence around Jia Xingtian.
Sand, debris, and even chunks of ice from Hai Bodong's frozen battlefield were swept up into the storm, creating a terrifying maelstrom of destruction.
The sheer power of the winds instantly ripped apart everything caught within whether it was boulders, soldiers, or anything else unfortunate enough to be in its path.
The Mulan Elders flinched, their pupils constricting.
They had to admit Jia Xingtian's power was monstrous.
In this narrow mountain pass, his tornadoes turned the battlefield into a death trap.
If they weren't in their fusion state, even their peak Dou Huang level strength wouldn't have been enough to hold out.
Elsewhere, Yan Luo Tian's golden wings sliced through the air, his speed unmatched.
But he was unlucky.
Because he was facing Hai Bodong.
And Hai Bodong controlled the battlefield itself.
The moment ice began forming in the sky, Yan Luo Tian found his movements restricted.
Thin layers of frost clung to his body, momentarily slowing him down.
If he let himself get fully encased he was finished.
Gritting his teeth, he flared his Dou Qi, shattering the frost instantly.
He understood if Hai Bodong's ice caught him completely, he'd end up as nothing more than an elegant ice sculpture.
With a sharp battle cry, Yan Luo Tian's golden sword slashed forward, sending out blinding waves of golden sword energy.
Hai Bodong twirled his ice spear, effortlessly intercepting each strike.
His movements were fluid, elegant, and powerful if he were a few decades younger, he might have been every young girl's dream prince.
But even now, he was still one hell of a handsome old man.
Maybe someday, someone would write a story called:
"My Cold and Distant Pavilion Master."
Despite the battle, a strange sense of ease lingered on Yan Luo Tian's face.
He and the three Mulan Elders seemed oddly confident, as if victory was already in their grasp.
On the other hand, Hai Bodong and Jia Xingtian were sweating.
They weren't fools.
They could tell something wasn't right.
"HAHAHAHA!"
"What's wrong, Hai Bodong? Jia Xingtian? You two look exhausted!"
"You're both injured, aren't you? Come on fight back! Aren't you supposed to be Dou Zong?!"
The enemy mocked them shamelessly, their voices dripping with ridicule.
"Despicable!"
Up on the fortress walls, Fa Ma clenched his fists.
"Three against one? Four against two?! What happened to your dignity?!"
But Yan Luo Tian and the Mulan Elders simply ignored him.
They didn't need to justify themselves to the weak.
"HAHAHA! Hai Bodong, your battle with the Poison Sect Master must have left you seriously wounded."
"Today, let's see what you can do to stop us!"
Seeing Hai Bodong struggling, Yan Luo Tian laughed wildly.
But Hai Bodong's face turned cold.
The air around him froze solid.
His Dou Qi erupted like a raging blizzard, and the entire battlefield trembled as if responding to his call.
It was clear he was about to go all out.
Seeing this, Yan Luo Tian and the Mulan Elders hesitated for a moment.
Then, they grinned.
"Still resisting?"
"Fine. Let's see how much longer you can hold out!"
They too began channeling their full strength, their Dou Qi skyrocketing.
Up on the fortress walls, Fa Ma's expression darkened.
"Things aren't looking good…"
He sighed deeply.
Both Hai Bodong and Jia Xingtian were already wounded.
And now, they were each facing multiple enemies.
The situation was grim.
The two of them were the pillars of Jia Ma Empire.
And now, their battle would determine the fate of the nation itself.
But just as the final clash was about to begin…
A strange disturbance suddenly rippled through the sky.
Right at the intersection of their colliding energies, spatial cracks began to form in midair.
Something was coming.
(End of Chapter)
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