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In the chaotic battlefield, Li Luo's side had turned into a piece of scorched earth. Violent lightning energy sparkled and the ground was incinerated into a desolate plain.0
He stood there with his blade drawn, his eyes glowing with a brilliant dazzle.0
Nine radiant heavenly pearls rotated behind his back, devouring worldly natural energy from the surroundings like a whale. Extremely strong waves of resonant power could be felt coming from Li Luo's body.0
Everyone watched in awe.0
"Nine heavenly pearls!"0
Although they were in the middle of the battle, many of them couldn't help but exclaim out loud.0
The waves of resonant power coming from him was so strong that it even attracted the attention of Feng Lingyuan, Yue Zhiyu and Wei Chonglou. Although they were fighting against the Greater Evil Spirits, they couldn't help but turn their attention to the nine pearls rotating behind Li Luo.0
Everyone's eyes changed immediately.0
For these elite students in the Upper Heavenly Star Hall, the nine-pearl stage was challenging but not impossible. They were all talented individuals and many possessed a ninth-grade resonance. As such, it wasn't unheard of for them to reach this stage as well at the Heavenly Pearl. However, most of them attained it when they entered the Four Star Hall. Li Luo, on the other hand, managed to do it while he's still in the Three Star Hall.0
This might just be a difference of one year but they understood how much more challenging such a feat was.0
Even the proud Yue Zhiyu had to admit that she wouldn't have been able to do it when she was in his position. Her background, talent and resources weren't an issue. Yet, she was still lacking something in the end. However, Li Luo had managed to do it.1
Everyone watched with a perplexed look. It was no wonder why Jiang Qing'e admired him so much. Such talent, background and looks were unparalleled. Any girl would easily fall in love with him.3
Wei Chonglou gritted his teeth furiously. Damn it! This competitor was too strong. Not only did he have an engagement with Jiang Qing'e, he was well liked by her too. It was such a strong bond that even outsiders could feel it.0
It was a perfect scenario with barely any flaws. He could feel that tremendous pressure from this love rival.6
It was really an immense mountain to overcome. Li Luo smiled brightly as he looked back at the curious gazes from the surroundings. This day was finally here.0
Nine Heavenly Pearls!0
He had worked so hard and prepared so much for it. Thankfully, his hard work paid off. He had finally attained it.2
The pinnacle of the Heavenly Pearl stage, Nine Heavenly Pearls. It required an extremely solid foundation in order to achieve it. As such, many had termed those who reached this stage Duke Seedlings. If went wrong down the road, there should be no problem for him to reach the Duke stage. Immense resonant power flowed in his body. It was so many times stronger than what he felt when he was back at the seven-pearl stage.1
"Ah the nine-pearl stage! With this, I probably wouldn't lose even against True Seal grade opponents in the Lesser Heavenly Resonance stage. I'm probably invincible against anyone below the Greater Heavenly Resonance stage too. Against Greater Heavenly Resonance opponents, I am probably still evenly matched without using the Five Tails and the Great Sanguine Poison Art."4
Of course, he was referring to ordinary Greater Heavenly Resonance cultivators with a Heavenly Resonance Diagram spanning a few thousand feet wide. It would be a different story for those in the later stages. People like Feng Lingyuan and Yue Zhiyu had Heavenly Resonance Diagrams that spanned more than eighty thousand feet.0
At this moment, Li Luo's body was in peak condition. His senses were extremely acute as he had just finished his breakthrough. 1
He could clearly sense the energy flowing through every corner of the battlefield.0
"Li Luo, since you are already in the nine-pearl stage, help to finish off all the Evil Spirits in the surroundings!" Feng Lingyuan recovered from the surprise and shouted out.0
Li Luo nodded his head. His face changed instantly and he dashed out.0
"Eh?"0
A look of surprise appeared on Li Luo's face. He could sense some strange and uneasy movements coming from the shadows not too far away.0
"There are Others spying on us?!"0
With a change in thought, his face turned serious. He closed his palm and the Heavenly Dragon's Sunchaser Bow materialized in his hand.0
In the next instant, he drew the bow before releasing it. An arrow brimming with majestic energy cut through the void at the speed of lightning. Before anyone could react, it flew directly into an area full of shadows. 0
Everyone was startled by his sudden attack.0
"What the hell is he thinking?" Wei Chonglou complained with a frown.0
However, their surprise soon changed into one of horror.0
With their own eyes, they saw that the space in the area began to warp. Shortly afterwards, ten figures came into their sight in an abrupt manner.0
These ten figures were extremely peculiar. They each carried an ossuary on their back, with the leader carrying one that was red like blood. The rest were carrying black ossuaries. This sudden development left them with feelings of unease.0
They seemed to be basking in dense amounts of corruption, giving off a condensed and chilly energy.0
"Who're they?!" Yue Zhiyu, Feng Lingyuan and Wang Kong's faces were terrified. They had clearly lost their cool with the sudden appearance of these newcomers.0
They could tell from a glance that these people weren't Others. However, their bodies seemed to give off an aura of corruption all the same.0
These were clearly not some sort of benevolent souls either. Neither were they on their side. 0
Apart from their two Ancient Colleges, did the other squads from the other major powers sneak into the Fifth Minor Earthly Branch Realm too?0
The crowd could not believe their eyes.0
While Feng Lingyuan and the rest remained in shock, the Murderous Ghost Horde that just appeared were a little startled as well. They had wanted to let the Evil Spirits and Ancient College teams fight among themselves first. Then, they would spring a surprise attack and take advantage of the situation. However, who knew that Li Luo would be able to spot them in the shadows?0
The Blood Ossuary Carrier was stunned for a moment. Then, he stared at Li Luo with a vicious grin. "Nine Heavenly Pearls... not bad. A truly delicious meal. Since you've noticed us, I'll give you a reward. Go, take care of him. But don't kill him." He turned his head slightly and ordered two Black Ossuary Carriers by the side. Hearing this, the two Black Ossuary Carriers grinned viciously too. "Don't worry, big boss. We will cut off his four limbs and bring him back to you."1
These Black Ossuary Carriers were in the Greater Heavenly Resonance stage. Even if Li Luo had attained the nine-pearl stage, it was still too much to face two of them at once.0
In the next instant, the two figures dashed forward. Enormous amounts of black energy rolled out of their bodies. It gave off a gloomy and ominous feeling, filled with hints of corruption.0
Meanwhile, the Blood Ossuary Carrier glanced towards Feng Lingyuan, Wang Kong and the rest. They were the strongest fighters on the battlefield. His eyes lit up wildly. Immense cold energy surged up into the sky, turning into a gray black mist that covered up the sun completely.0
At the same time, he walked towards the battlefield.0
Many of the students were forced to retreat by the tremendous pressure radiating off of him. They could tell that this man with the blood red ossuary in front of them was even more deadly than the Greater Evil Spirits.0
A cruel smile appeared on the Blood Ossuary Carrier's face. He waved the sleeves of his robe and an energy storm swept up in the surroundings blasting towards the students in the surrounding.0
"Hey!"0
Suddenly, the ground beneath them shook violently. Jade green resonant power surged upwards and trees began to grow out of thin air. Like a wall, the trees formed a protective barrier to keep the cold energy away.0
This frigid energy was extremely merciless. When the two came into contact, the green woods withered immediately.0
A figure appeared on the top of the tree. With the feminine look, it was none other than Duan Mu, 3rd ranked in Heavenly Origin Ancient College.0
His side was the first to free up his hands so he had stepped in to stop the Blood Ossuary Carrier's attack.0
"Where did this creepy thing appear from? Go away!"0
Duan Mu stared back at him coldly. A majestic Heavenly Resonance Diagram expanded above his head. It was jade green in color, looking like an ancient forest full of vitality.0
He did not say anymore words as he watched the Blood Ossuary Carrier walk forward. He formed hand seals with both his hands rapidly that afterimages followed behind as immense resonant power poured out of him.1
Worldly natural energy descended from the Heavenly Resonance Diagram above and fused with his own resonant power.0
In the next moment, a giant green hand appeared in the sky above. The giant hand seemed to contain countless ancient runes as it formed hand seals. At the same time, an extremely domineering pressure descended from above.0
When some of the students from the Heavenly Origin Ancient College saw this, they couldn't help but exclaim out loud, "That is the Emerald Wood Buddha's Hand from Senior Duan Mu! It's a Soul Ascension grade Duke Art!" Clearly, Duan Mu did not dare to hold back against this mysterious man. He had used his strongest art right from the start.1
The Emerald Buddha's hand pressed down with overwhelming power and weight, almost akin to Mount Tai. However, there was no fear seen on the face of the Blood Ossuary Carrier. He gently patted the blood ossuary on his back and the ossuary opened slightly and there seemed to be a bloody red tentacle stretching out. Then, it directly stabbed into the back of the Blood Ossuary Carrier.0
A line of cracks appeared on the chest of the Blood Ossuary Carrier. From the crack, they could see a strange and bloody red eyeball emerging.0
Roar!0
The bloody red eye blinked a few times. Bloody red flames surged forth and confronted the domineering emerald Buddha's hand.0
Bang!0
When the two came into contact, an astonishing energy explosion erupted. However, the crowd's faces quickly changed. They saw the emerald Buddha's hand withered rapidly as the bloody red flames incinerated it.0
In just a few seconds, Duan Mu's strongest art was turned to ashes.1
The Blood Ossuary Carrier slowly walked past the ashes towards Duan Mu with a chilly grin.1
"Is this all you can do, geniuses of the Ancient Colleges?"3
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In the chaotic battlefield, Li Luo's side had turned into a piece of scorched earth. Violent lightning energy sparkled and the ground was incinerated into a desolate plain.0
He stood there with his blade drawn, his eyes glowing with a brilliant dazzle.0
Nine radiant heavenly pearls rotated behind his back, devouring worldly natural energy from the surroundings like a whale. Extremely strong waves of resonant power could be felt coming from Li Luo's body.0
Everyone watched in awe.0
"Nine heavenly pearls!"0
Although they were in the middle of the battle, many of them couldn't help but exclaim out loud.0
The waves of resonant power coming from him was so strong that it even attracted the attention of Feng Lingyuan, Yue Zhiyu and Wei Chonglou. Although they were fighting against the Greater Evil Spirits, they couldn't help but turn their attention to the nine pearls rotating behind Li Luo.0
Everyone's eyes changed immediately.0
For these elite students in the Upper Heavenly Star Hall, the nine-pearl stage was challenging but not impossible. They were all talented individuals and many possessed a ninth-grade resonance. As such, it wasn't unheard of for them to reach this stage as well at the Heavenly Pearl. However, most of them attained it when they entered the Four Star Hall. Li Luo, on the other hand, managed to do it while he's still in the Three Star Hall.0
This might just be a difference of one year but they understood how much more challenging such a feat was.0
Even the proud Yue Zhiyu had to admit that she wouldn't have been able to do it when she was in his position. Her background, talent and resources weren't an issue. Yet, she was still lacking something in the end. However, Li Luo had managed to do it.1
Everyone watched with a perplexed look. It was no wonder why Jiang Qing'e admired him so much. Such talent, background and looks were unparalleled. Any girl would easily fall in love with him.3
Wei Chonglou gritted his teeth furiously. Damn it! This competitor was too strong. Not only did he have an engagement with Jiang Qing'e, he was well liked by her too. It was such a strong bond that even outsiders could feel it.0
It was a perfect scenario with barely any flaws. He could feel that tremendous pressure from this love rival.6
It was really an immense mountain to overcome. Li Luo smiled brightly as he looked back at the curious gazes from the surroundings. This day was finally here.0
Nine Heavenly Pearls!0
He had worked so hard and prepared so much for it. Thankfully, his hard work paid off. He had finally attained it.2
The pinnacle of the Heavenly Pearl stage, Nine Heavenly Pearls. It required an extremely solid foundation in order to achieve it. As such, many had termed those who reached this stage Duke Seedlings. If went wrong down the road, there should be no problem for him to reach the Duke stage. Immense resonant power flowed in his body. It was so many times stronger than what he felt when he was back at the seven-pearl stage.1
"Ah the nine-pearl stage! With this, I probably wouldn't lose even against True Seal grade opponents in the Lesser Heavenly Resonance stage. I'm probably invincible against anyone below the Greater Heavenly Resonance stage too. Against Greater Heavenly Resonance opponents, I am probably still evenly matched without using the Five Tails and the Great Sanguine Poison Art."4
Of course, he was referring to ordinary Greater Heavenly Resonance cultivators with a Heavenly Resonance Diagram spanning a few thousand feet wide. It would be a different story for those in the later stages. People like Feng Lingyuan and Yue Zhiyu had Heavenly Resonance Diagrams that spanned more than eighty thousand feet.0
At this moment, Li Luo's body was in peak condition. His senses were extremely acute as he had just finished his breakthrough. 1
He could clearly sense the energy flowing through every corner of the battlefield.0
"Li Luo, since you are already in the nine-pearl stage, help to finish off all the Evil Spirits in the surroundings!" Feng Lingyuan recovered from the surprise and shouted out.0
Li Luo nodded his head. His face changed instantly and he dashed out.0
"Eh?"0
A look of surprise appeared on Li Luo's face. He could sense some strange and uneasy movements coming from the shadows not too far away.0
"There are Others spying on us?!"0
With a change in thought, his face turned serious. He closed his palm and the Heavenly Dragon's Sunchaser Bow materialized in his hand.0
In the next instant, he drew the bow before releasing it. An arrow brimming with majestic energy cut through the void at the speed of lightning. Before anyone could react, it flew directly into an area full of shadows. 0
Everyone was startled by his sudden attack.0
"What the hell is he thinking?" Wei Chonglou complained with a frown.0
However, their surprise soon changed into one of horror.0
With their own eyes, they saw that the space in the area began to warp. Shortly afterwards, ten figures came into their sight in an abrupt manner.0
These ten figures were extremely peculiar. They each carried an ossuary on their back, with the leader carrying one that was red like blood. The rest were carrying black ossuaries. This sudden development left them with feelings of unease.0
They seemed to be basking in dense amounts of corruption, giving off a condensed and chilly energy.0
"Who're they?!" Yue Zhiyu, Feng Lingyuan and Wang Kong's faces were terrified. They had clearly lost their cool with the sudden appearance of these newcomers.0
They could tell from a glance that these people weren't Others. However, their bodies seemed to give off an aura of corruption all the same.0
These were clearly not some sort of benevolent souls either. Neither were they on their side. 0
Apart from their two Ancient Colleges, did the other squads from the other major powers sneak into the Fifth Minor Earthly Branch Realm too?0
The crowd could not believe their eyes.0
While Feng Lingyuan and the rest remained in shock, the Murderous Ghost Horde that just appeared were a little startled as well. They had wanted to let the Evil Spirits and Ancient College teams fight among themselves first. Then, they would spring a surprise attack and take advantage of the situation. However, who knew that Li Luo would be able to spot them in the shadows?0
The Blood Ossuary Carrier was stunned for a moment. Then, he stared at Li Luo with a vicious grin. "Nine Heavenly Pearls... not bad. A truly delicious meal. Since you've noticed us, I'll give you a reward. Go, take care of him. But don't kill him." He turned his head slightly and ordered two Black Ossuary Carriers by the side. Hearing this, the two Black Ossuary Carriers grinned viciously too. "Don't worry, big boss. We will cut off his four limbs and bring him back to you."1
These Black Ossuary Carriers were in the Greater Heavenly Resonance stage. Even if Li Luo had attained the nine-pearl stage, it was still too much to face two of them at once.0
In the next instant, the two figures dashed forward. Enormous amounts of black energy rolled out of their bodies. It gave off a gloomy and ominous feeling, filled with hints of corruption.0
Meanwhile, the Blood Ossuary Carrier glanced towards Feng Lingyuan, Wang Kong and the rest. They were the strongest fighters on the battlefield. His eyes lit up wildly. Immense cold energy surged up into the sky, turning into a gray black mist that covered up the sun completely.0
At the same time, he walked towards the battlefield.0
Many of the students were forced to retreat by the tremendous pressure radiating off of him. They could tell that this man with the blood red ossuary in front of them was even more deadly than the Greater Evil Spirits.0
A cruel smile appeared on the Blood Ossuary Carrier's face. He waved the sleeves of his robe and an energy storm swept up in the surroundings blasting towards the students in the surrounding.0
"Hey!"0
Suddenly, the ground beneath them shook violently. Jade green resonant power surged upwards and trees began to grow out of thin air. Like a wall, the trees formed a protective barrier to keep the cold energy away.0
This frigid energy was extremely merciless. When the two came into contact, the green woods withered immediately.0
A figure appeared on the top of the tree. With the feminine look, it was none other than Duan Mu, 3rd ranked in Heavenly Origin Ancient College.0
His side was the first to free up his hands so he had stepped in to stop the Blood Ossuary Carrier's attack.0
"Where did this creepy thing appear from? Go away!"0
Duan Mu stared back at him coldly. A majestic Heavenly Resonance Diagram expanded above his head. It was jade green in color, looking like an ancient forest full of vitality.0
He did not say anymore words as he watched the Blood Ossuary Carrier walk forward. He formed hand seals with both his hands rapidly that afterimages followed behind as immense resonant power poured out of him.1
Worldly natural energy descended from the Heavenly Resonance Diagram above and fused with his own resonant power.0
In the next moment, a giant green hand appeared in the sky above. The giant hand seemed to contain countless ancient runes as it formed hand seals. At the same time, an extremely domineering pressure descended from above.0
When some of the students from the Heavenly Origin Ancient College saw this, they couldn't help but exclaim out loud, "That is the Emerald Wood Buddha's Hand from Senior Duan Mu! It's a Soul Ascension grade Duke Art!" Clearly, Duan Mu did not dare to hold back against this mysterious man. He had used his strongest art right from the start.1
The Emerald Buddha's hand pressed down with overwhelming power and weight, almost akin to Mount Tai. However, there was no fear seen on the face of the Blood Ossuary Carrier. He gently patted the blood ossuary on his back and the ossuary opened slightly and there seemed to be a bloody red tentacle stretching out. Then, it directly stabbed into the back of the Blood Ossuary Carrier.0
A line of cracks appeared on the chest of the Blood Ossuary Carrier. From the crack, they could see a strange and bloody red eyeball emerging.0
Roar!0
The bloody red eye blinked a few times. Bloody red flames surged forth and confronted the domineering emerald Buddha's hand.0
Bang!0
When the two came into contact, an astonishing energy explosion erupted. However, the crowd's faces quickly changed. They saw the emerald Buddha's hand withered rapidly as the bloody red flames incinerated it.0
In just a few seconds, Duan Mu's strongest art was turned to ashes.1
The Blood Ossuary Carrier slowly walked past the ashes towards Duan Mu with a chilly grin.1
"Is this all you can do, geniuses of the Ancient Colleges?"3
