A hundred clashes in a single breath – the air itself crackled with raw power as Bai Yu and the Bloodsword Sect Master dueled. The ground, once a source of stability, became a chaotic dance floor, tremors rippling outwards with each earth-shattering impact.
The Bloodsword Sect Master, desperate to gain an edge, unleashed a fearsome Earth Rank Battle Technique – the "Bloody Tiger Slash." A crimson aura surged around him, coalescing into the form of a ferocious tiger, its fangs bared and claws extended as if ready to rip through reality itself.
Bai Yu's golden eyes narrowed in the face of this onslaught. He didn't flinch, however. Instead, a calm resolve settled over him. With a flick of his wrist, he countered with his own Earth Rank technique, the "Sky Piercer." A blinding light erupted from his blade, condensing into a pillar of white-hot energy that tore through the air with an ear-splitting shriek.
The resulting collision was a spectacle of catastrophic proportions. The Bloody Tiger, fueled by the Bloodsword Sect Master's dark energy, met the Sky Piercer head-on. A deafening boom echoed across the landscape, the very air warping under the immense pressure. The shockwave radiated outwards, flattening the surrounding buildings of the Bloodsword Sect and sending lesser disciples sprawling like ragdolls.
The dust settled, revealing a scene of devastation. The point of impact between Bai Yu and the Bloodsword Sect Master was a crater, a testament to the raw power unleashed in their clash. Both figures stood amidst the wreckage, their breathing ragged but their postures unwavering.
Bai Yu, his robes tattered but his spirit unbroken, locked eyes with the Sect Master. A faint sheen of sweat beaded on his forehead, a sign of the exertion required to deflect the Bloody Tiger Slash. Yet, his golden eyes still burned with an unyielding determination.
The Bloodsword Sect Master fared worse. His face was pale, a thin line of blood trickling down his temple. The dark aura surrounding him had dimmed considerably, a clear indication of the toll the clash had taken on his reserves. A flicker of surprise flickered in his eyes – he hadn't anticipated such a powerful counter from Bai Yu.
Meanwhile, the battles of the Grand Elders raged on.
Grand Elder Long weaved through the attacks of his opponent, the Vice Sect Master. Their blades danced in a deadly ballet, each clang echoing through the ruined Sect grounds. Grand Elder Long unleashed his own Earth Rank technique, the "Mountain Crusher." A surge of power erupted from his blade, manifesting as a colossal stone fist that hurtled towards the Vice Sect Master.
The Vice Sect Master, a seasoned fighter, wasn't caught off guard. With a swift maneuver, he unleashed his own counter-technique, a blur of dark energy that intercepted the Mountain Crusher mid-air. The resulting explosion sent shockwaves rippling outwards, forcing both combatants back a few steps.
Across the battlefield, Grand Elder Xiu battled his opponent, his movements slightly labored. Having recently broken through to the Law Domain Master Realm, he wasn't yet fully accustomed to wielding his newfound power. However, his comprehension of the Law of Metal imbued his saber with a vibrant yellow aura, strengthening its strikes and deflecting his opponent's attacks. Despite his disadvantage, Grand Elder Xiu fought with unwavering resolve.