Below Misty Cloud Mountain.
The combined forces of the four nations—Jia Ma, Chu Yun, Mulan, and Luo Yan—totaling 400,000 elite troops, surrounded Misty Cloud Mountain.
Despite including all the outer disciples, as well as the forces of the Miteer and Nalan Families, Misty Cloud Sect had no more than 40,000 people.
In terms of numbers alone, the gap was over tenfold!
However, in the wars of the Dou Qi Continent, victory was often not determined by numbers alone.
"The coalition of four nations... the Hall of Souls really has gone all out."
Yun Yun stood in midair, looking down at the vast, dark mass of troops below. With a wave of her jade-like hand, she commanded coldly, "Disciples of Misty Cloud Sect, heed my command!"
"Form the Covering Sun Cloud Formation!!"
At Yun Yun's command, tens of thousands of Misty Cloud Sect disciples responded in unison, their voices shaking the heavens!
Moments later, strands of white energy began to emanate from the disciples' heads. The continuous stream of white misty energy rose into the sky, eventually covering the entire sky, giving the appearance of being in a sea of clouds.
Yun Shan stood at the center of the cloud sea, forming a hand seal with both hands: "Elders, lend me your strength!"
"Understood!"
Led by Yun Leng, the elders summoned their Dou Qi Wings, each taking a position in the sky, forming the same hand seal. As their hands moved, the cloud sea above began to ripple, with a concentrated mass of cloud energy quickly gathering at the center. Moments later, a massive white energy spiral sphere, about ten zhang in diameter, solidified in front of Yun Shan.
"Dare to invade Misty Cloud Sect, and you will die!!"
Yun Shan slowly raised his right hand, remotely controlling the giant white spiral sphere. A glint of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes as he swung his sleeve, sending the combined Dou Qi of all Misty Cloud Sect disciples crashing down the mountain.
The giant white spiral sphere had an extremely high energy density, creating extended vacuum areas wherever it passed. Even the air was compressed into nothingness by its powerful energy.
As the attack, like a mountain descending, neared, a commotion arose among the soldiers of the four-nation coalition below.
"Whoosh~"
"Whoosh~"
"Whoosh~"
"Whoosh~"
Jia Xing Tian, Yan Luotian, Xie Bi Yan, and the Mulan Three Elders, as commanders of the coalition forces, appeared in the sky to confront the combined strike of the Misty Cloud Sect. The mighty Dou Qi of the four Dou Ancestors converged to form a powerful defensive barrier.
"Boom!!"
The giant white spiral sphere exploded, unleashing a terrifying shockwave that could flatten a several-kilometer area if it hit the ground. However, thanks to the combined efforts of the four Dou Ancestors, the troops of the four-nation coalition below were unscathed.
"That's the Misty Cloud Sect's protective formation: the Covering Sun Cloud Formation. Its reputation is well deserved!" Jia Xing Tian's eyes showed deep apprehension. He thought that without the covert assistance of the Hall of Souls, even the full might of the royal family could not conquer the Misty Cloud Sect.
"The warning has been given; it's time for a full-scale attack!" Yan Luotian, confident in his powerful Flying Dou Technique, "Heavenly Geese Nine Wings," boldly flew towards Misty Cloud Sect, leading the charge.
"Seeking death!" Yun Shan's eyes turned cold, locking onto Yan Luotian. From the sea of clouds, he gathered energy to form a massive cloud bow and shot a space-tearing arrow.
"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh~"
Yan Luotian's metallic wings vibrated at high frequency, propelling him at an astonishing speed that easily dodged Yun Shan's arrow attack. He turned his head and taunted, "Old man, do you really think a mere 1-Star Dou Ancestor can stop me?"
"You!"
Yun Shan, enraged, was about to pursue him when Jia Xing Tian, the Mulan Three Elders, and numerous Dou Emperor and Dou King experts flew towards the mountain. Yun Shan had to focus on launching more arrow attacks to counter them.
With Yun Shan occupied, Yan Luotian encountered no resistance as he flew towards the peak of Misty Cloud Sect. His voice carried a teasing tone, "I've heard that Misty Cloud Sect's Sect Master, Yun Yun, is extraordinarily beautiful. Could she come out to meet me, hmm?"
Before he could finish speaking, Yan Luotian sharply sensed a swift sound approaching from behind.
"Whoosh!"
A young man with dual wings appeared behind Yan Luotian.
"Flying Dou Technique? Impressive speed," Yan Luotian remarked, "But unfortunately, you're only at the level of a 5-Star Dou Emperor."
Specializing in Wind Attribute Qi Method, Yan Luotian was renowned for his speed. He swiftly struck, piercing the attacker's chest. However, the expected scene of blood and flesh flying didn't occur; his hand felt no resistance.
"Sizzle!"
The figure in front of him dissipated into a flash of lightning.
"What?!" Yan Luotian's pupils contracted sharply.
"Motionless Thunder Roar!"
Yun Tianming, moving like lightning, appeared behind Yan Luotian. With a fist imbued with Heavenly Flame, he struck Yan Luotian heavily on the back.
"Boom!"
Caught off guard, Yan Luotian was sent plummeting from the sky.
This sudden turn of events caused a halt in the advancing forces of the four-nation coalition, their faces filled with shock as they stared at the young man in the sky, surrounded by lightning and with blue flames flickering on his hands.
"Who is that guy?"
"He actually managed to repel Yan Luotian with one strike? He seems to be at the Dou Emperor level, doesn't he?"
The Mulan Three Elders were astonished. They knew that only by combining their Qi Method, "Three Beast Savage Skill," could they match the power of a Dou Ancestor.
"Cough, cough~ Damn kid!" Yan Luotian spat out a mouthful of blood, his metallic wings flaring as he abruptly halted his fall. With a grim expression, he glared intently at Yun Tianming.
"Where did this mangy birdman come from? Get lost!" Yun Tianming made a thumbs-down gesture, taunting Yan Luotian without hesitation.
"Tianming, Senior Brother, you're awesome!!" The Misty Cloud Sect erupted in cheers, celebrating Yun Tianming's feat of striking down a Dou Ancestor-level opponent.
"That's Yun Tianming. You can't judge him by the standard Dou Emperor level."
Jia Xing Tian spoke with a grave expression. "All his techniques are Earth Rank Dou Techniques, and he possesses a Heavenly Flame. It's no wonder he can match the combat strength of a Dou Ancestor."
Xie Bi Yan narrowed his eyes, filled with apprehension. The speed that Yun Tianming displayed earlier had even made him feel a chill.
Below, the leader of the Poison Sect, dressed in a purple robe and veil, stared blankly at the sky. Although she had anticipated it, seeing it with her own eyes still stirred waves of emotion in her heart. "Mr.Yun, it really is you," she murmured quietly, so softly that no one else could hear.
However, Yun Tianming, with his exceptionally strong Soul Power, immediately recognized this familiar presence among the hundreds of thousands of coalition troops.
"Don't think of running away!" Yan Luotian noticed the movement of Yun Tianming's wings and quickly flew up, intending to intercept him. However, to his surprise, Yun Tianming did not return to the ranks of the Misty Cloud Sect on the mountain. Instead, he dove directly into the midst of the four-nation coalition forces below.
"Xiao Yi Xian, long time no see!"
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