The silver lotus pedestal gently carried Tian Fan upward, ascending into the heavens. A sacred aura surged as a silver formation diagram appeared, floating above his head and spinning slightly.
“Wow, so beautiful!”
Zi Ying exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with excitement as she tugged on Sun Yueying’s sleeve.
“Junior Brother is so strong!”
Li Yunhua spoke softly. He admitted to himself that if he were in Tian Fan’s position, he would have already been defeated. It would be impossible for him to endure for this long. At the same time, he couldn’t help but feel concerned. If Duan Tianya was already this powerful, just how formidable would Xiang Yufei be?
Duan Tianya looked up toward Tian Fan, who hovered in the sky. Slowly, he rose into the air as well. Nine flying swords appeared around him, floating and shimmering with seven-colored divine light, exuding an extraordinary aura.
The two silently faced each other, smiling faintly. Before Duan Tianya, the nine flying swords began to spin wildly, each taking a position as they formed a grand array. The array materialized out of thin air, emanating a mysterious ripple.
“What is that?”
The Fist Emperor Sect Master, who had remained composed throughout the match, finally showed a look of surprise as he gazed at the strange formation created by the nine flying swords.
“The Northern Dipper Extermination Formation!?”
Sun Shennan was also shocked. Grabbing the Flying Sword Sect Master by the collar, he shouted, “How does he know the Northern Dipper Extermination Formation?! This isn’t a technique of your Flying Sword Sect! Are you messing with me?”
Spittle flew everywhere, splashing across the Flying Sword Sect Master’s face. The latter, wearing a woeful expression, whimpered, “My thousand Earth Gold coins… I’ve lost so much this time.”
Seeing the mysterious array formed by the nine flying swords, Tian Fan was slightly startled but not at all worried. He was brimming with confidence in the move he was about to unleash.
The “Northern Dipper Extermination Formation” radiated a dazzling light, its mysterious energy steadily intensifying. An overwhelming oppressive force surged outward, stronger even than Tian Fan’s “Ninefold Unity” sword technique. The destructive aura swept across the surroundings, making the spectators shudder to their very souls.
“My heavens! Am I really seeing the legendary Northern Dipper Extermination Formation?”
“What? The Northern Dipper Extermination Formation? Are you sure you’re not mistaken?”
“No mistake! I swear it’s identical to the description in the ancient records!”
The Northern Dipper Extermination Formation was said to be the ultimate technique of the most powerful and enigmatic immortal sect of the mortal world, the Heaven and Earth Sect. This technique, rumored to possess the unparalleled power to annihilate all, had now unexpectedly appeared in Duan Tianya’s hands.
“Brother Tian Fan, be careful!”
Duan Tianya chuckled lightly before assuming a solemn expression. The nine flying swords pointed skyward, emanating mysterious fluctuations. It felt as if doomsday had arrived, and the destructive aura rippled outward.
Crack…
Outside the arena, the Immortal Ascension level formation could no longer withstand the powerful aura. A crisp crack resounded as a fissure appeared. The expressions of the three sect masters immediately changed. They rushed forward, channeling their divine power into the formation. If the defensive barrier broke, the consequences would be unimaginable.
“Hey, old man! Can your disciple control this forbidden technique? If anything happens to Tian Fan, I’ll come after you!”
Sun Shennan yelled while channeling his energy into the formation. He turned his head to glare venomously at the Flying Sword Sect Master.
“Relax. Tianya has practiced this move extensively and can control it well. Your disciple won’t lose his life… at most, he might lose a limb.”
Sun Shennan felt reassured by the first half of the Flying Sword Sect Master’s sentence. However, the latter part made him burst into a torrent of curses:
“You m0therf*ker! Hua Tianyu, you son of a…!”
Boom!
A deafening explosion erupted from the sky, pulling everyone’s attention away. The nine flying swords unleashed their full might, propelling the mysterious formation toward Tian Fan. Its destructive power shook the heavens and the earth.
“Northern Dipper Extermination Formation!”
Duan Tianya shouted, calling the move by its name for the first time. The crowd below erupted into commotion once more.
“My heavens! It’s truly the Northern Dipper Extermination Formation!”
“The legendary ultimate technique of the Heaven and Earth Sect!”
In the distance, the golden-robed man’s expression changed for the first time, his face growing grave. The aura of the formation was so terrifying that even he struggled to endure it.
“What an overwhelming force! Will Little Fan be alright?”
Li Yunyang looked toward the sky with concern.
In the heavens, Tian Fan’s expression remained calm. The five-element formation diagram above his head spun slowly as he looked down at Duan Tianya, smiling faintly. His composure left Duan Tianya feeling puzzled.
What happened next etched itself into the memory of everyone present. The five-element formation diagram flew out from above Tian Fan’s head, expanded a thousandfold, and slowly descended, covering the entire central arena. The sacred aura it emitted was like a spring breeze caressing the face—gentle, warm, and devoid of oppression or destruction.
“Five Elements Seal the Heavens…”
Tian Fan spoke, enunciating each word clearly. The silver formation diagram descended and collided with the Northern Dipper Extermination Formation. The destructive aura dissipated upon contact, absorbed into the diagram like streams flowing into the ocean, vanishing without a trace.
“Seal!”
Tian Fan uttered deeply. The five-element formation diagram pressed downward.
Buzz…
The nine flying swords were sent hurtling away, embedding themselves in the ground nearby and emitting mournful hums. Duan Tianya was immobilized, as if bound by a seal. Beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, though he remained unharmed. A gentle force restrained him completely.
“This…”
Everyone’s expressions changed. In the sky, the massive silver formation diagram spun silently, emanating no pressure or destructive aura. Yet, it had shattered the powerful Northern Dipper Extermination Formation and left Duan Tianya utterly defenseless.
“Ha ha ha! I’ve won! I’m rich!” Sun Shennan let out a triumphant laugh.
Meanwhile, the Flying Sword Sect Master, exuding an ethereal demeanor, wore a dark expression and muttered curses under his breath.
The words were inaudible to most, but the Fist Emperor Sect Master, standing closest, caught a few phrases and immediately began twitching.
“Damn it! A thousand Earth Gold coins… How am I supposed to explain this to the old fossils in my sect? Oh, right. I’ll blame it on a rat infestation. Yes, that’s it!”
In the sky, Tian Fan looked down at Duan Tianya with a smile.
“Brother Duan, what do you think?”
“So strong… I admit defeat.”
Duan Tianya reluctantly lifted his head, his tone filled with helplessness.
“Wow…”
A wave of astonished murmurs rose from the crowd. No one had expected Duan Tianya to concede defeat in the end. In the distance, the golden-robed man frowned and turned to leave.
The Fist Emperor Sect Master turned his head and lightly nodded toward Hua Tianyu.
“The victor is Tian Fan of the Great Sealing Sect!”
Tian Fan slowly descended from the sky. Looking at the disheveled Duan Tianya sitting on the ground, he smiled and extended his right hand. Duan Tianya froze for a moment before coming to his senses and reaching out his hand in return.
Swish…
Tian Fan pulled Duan Tianya to his feet, and both broke into hearty laughter. A deep sense of camaraderie blossomed between them.
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