The Battle Begins
The air around the battlefield crackled with energy as Yang Kai and Yang Bai faced off, their power manifesting in swirling auras that rippled through the ground. Both cultivators knew this was not just a fight for dominance but for survival. With the Eight Families and remnants of the Evil Sect watching, the battle was about to begin.
Yang Bai struck first, his Transcendent Realm energy surging forward in a wave of destructive True Qi. It tore through the air toward Yang Kai, who responded with his Undying Flame and Eternal Life Power, creating a barrier of intense heat to deflect the oncoming attack. Sparks flew as the forces collided, neither fighter willing to back down.
Yang Bai (eyes narrowed, voice cold): "Your tricks won't save you this time, Yang Kai. I'll show you the true power of the Evil Sect!"
With a swift motion, Yang Bai closed the distance between them, his movements fast and precise. His attacks were relentless, his dark aura swirling around him like a storm. Yang Kai parried each strike, using his agility and battle experience to dodge and counter.
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Yang Kai's Arsenal
As the battle intensified, Yang Kai knew he needed to push beyond his limits. Drawing upon the power of the Eternal Life Technique, he temporarily boosted his cultivation to the Immortal Ascension Boundary by sacrificing part of his lifespan. The surge of energy was immediate, and Yang Kai's aura flared, matching Yang Bai's overwhelming presence.
Yang Kai (focused, his voice calm): "You're not the only one with power beyond the ordinary."
Yang Bai's eyes flickered with surprise as Yang Kai unleashed a flurry of attacks, his True Qi amplified by his temporary boost. But Yang Bai was no pushover—his Transcendent Realm cultivation allowed him to deflect Yang Kai's strikes with skill and power. Each blow sent shockwaves through the battlefield, shaking the ground and causing debris to fly into the air.
Despite the boost, Yang Kai struggled to overpower Yang Bai, who retaliated with dark energy, launching devastating attacks from all angles. Every strike from Yang Bai was designed to kill, his mastery over his powers evident in his precision and speed.
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The Power of the Lotus
In a brief moment of respite, Yang Kai called upon the Soul Warming Lotus, his secret weapon. The radiant light of the Lotus enveloped him, healing his wounds almost instantly and strengthening his resolve. The Lotus also enhanced Yang Kai's soul, allowing him to fend off Yang Bai's attempts at soul attacks.
Yang Bai (gritting his teeth, his frustration showing): "You think healing can save you from me?"
But Yang Kai remained undeterred, using the Lotus' power to continuously mend his injuries and keep fighting at full strength. With renewed energy, he pressed his attack, forcing Yang Bai onto the defensive for the first time in their clash.
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Yang Bai's Desperation and the Void Corridor
As the battle raged on, Yang Bai began to realize that, despite his superior cultivation, Yang Kai was not an opponent he could easily defeat. Every time he thought he had the upper hand, Yang Kai would recover and counter with even greater force. Frustrated and desperate, Yang Bai decided to use the one thing Yang Kai had not anticipated: the Void Corridor.
With a violent burst of True Qi, Yang Bai struck the ground beneath them, revealing the ancient formation that had been lying dormant under the Central Capital. The ground trembled as the Void Corridor began to open, its swirling black vortex appearing ominously between them. Yang Bai had been planning to use the corridor to ascend to a higher plane, to escape to a world where his power would grow exponentially.
Yang Bai (grinning maniacally): "If I can't win, then I'll take you with me through the Void Corridor! There's no escape!"
Yang Kai, recognizing the danger, knew he had to act fast. The Void Corridor, if opened fully, would not only allow Yang Bai to flee but could also cause massive destruction to the Central Capital. The chaotic energies surrounding the vortex began to pull at everything in the area, distorting the space around them.
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The Final Blow
Yang Kai wasted no time. Drawing upon the last reserves of his Undying Flame and his enhanced True Qi, he launched a powerful strike at Yang Bai. The attack caught Yang Bai off guard, hitting him squarely and sending him crashing to the ground. But even as he lay wounded, Yang Bai refused to give up.
Yang Bai (gasping, barely able to speak): "I'll destroy everything… before I let you win."
With a final act of desperation, Yang Bai chose to self-destruct, sending a surge of True Qi into the collapsing Void Corridor. The resulting explosion was massive, sending shockwaves across the battlefield and causing the corridor to destabilize. The vortex began to collapse in on itself, creating a gravitational pull that sucked everything toward it.
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Yang Kai's Fate
Yang Kai fought against the pull of the collapsing Void Corridor, but the force was too strong. Despite his best efforts to escape, he was drawn toward the vortex. As the swirling energy surrounded him, the battlefield faded from view, and Yang Kai was pulled into the collapsing void.
Yang Kai (calm, though trapped in the vortex): "This isn't over…"
The chapter ends with Yang Kai disappearing into the void, his fate unknown as the remnants of the Void Corridor imploded, leaving the battlefield in silence.
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