Chapter 17 - Hei Yueh (4)

Ling Xiao and Qin exchanged blows, their movements lightning-fast and their energy levels skyrocketing. The air was electric with tension as the two men clashed, their powers locked in a struggle that seemed to shake the very foundations of the mansion.

Qin summoned a massive boulder to crush Ling Xiao, but he dodged it with ease and retaliated with a wave of his own energy that sent Qin flying across the room.

Ling Xiao pressed his advantage, unleashing a flurry of punches and kicks that Qin barely managed to block. But Qin was far from defeated, and he countered with a blast of fire that Ling Xiao only just avoided.

The battle raged on, the two men exchanging blows and neither gaining the upper hand. The room was a blur of motion, the air thick with the sound of clashing energy and the smell of smoke and sweat.

Ling Xiao's eyes narrowed as he focused his energy, summoning a massive storm cloud to unleash a torrent of lightning bolts at Qin. But Qin was ready for him, and he conjured a wall of earth to block the attack.

Qin counterattacked with a wave of his own energy, but Ling Xiao was ready for him. He summoned a whirlwind to deflect the attack and sent Qin stumbling back.

The fight continued, the two men refusing to give up. They were evenly matched, their powers locked in a struggle that seemed to have no end.

And then, just when it seemed that Ling Xiao was gaining the upper hand, Qin unleashed a devastating combination of attacks that sent Ling Xiao crashing to the ground.

Ling Xiao groaned, his body aching from the impact. He knew he had to get back to his feet, but Qin was already closing in for the kill.

"You're finished, Ling Xiao," Qin sneered, his eyes gleaming with triumph. "You should have stayed out of this."

Ling Xiao's eyes flashed with defiance. "I'm not going down yet, Qin," he growled, his voice dripping with determination.

And with that, Ling Xiao summoned every last ounce of energy and launched himself at Qin, determined to take him down once and for all.

But Qin was ready for him, and the battle raged on, the two men clashing in a spectacular display of power and strength that seemed to have no end.

Their fight was destroying buildings within the estate, with walls crumbling and roofs collapsing as they exchanged blows. The sound of crashing wood and splintering stone filled the air, accompanied by the crackle of energy and the hum of power.

Ling Xiao and Qin were evenly matched, their movements lightning-fast as they dodged and weaved around each other's attacks. They were like two titans, clashing in a struggle that seemed to shake the very foundations of the earth.

As they fought, the estate's buildings began to disintegrate around them. Walls cracked and crumbled, roofs caved in, and windows shattered. The once-beautiful gardens were trampled and destroyed, with flowers crushed and trees uprooted.

Despite the destruction around them, Ling Xiao and Qin refused to yield. They were consumed by their battle, their focus solely on defeating each other.

Ling Xiao summoned a massive stone pillar to crush Qin, but Qin conjured a wave of energy to shatter it. Qin retaliated with a barrage of fireballs, but Ling Xiao deflected them with a shield of swirling air.

Their fight raged on, the destruction escalating with each passing moment. The estate was being razed to the ground, with nothing but rubble and dust remaining.

And yet, Ling Xiao and Qin continued to exchange blows, their powers locked in a struggle that seemed to have no end. They were two warriors, consumed by their battle, with no quarter asked or given.

As the fight reached its climax, the estate was nothing but a smoldering ruin. Buildings lay in ruins, gardens were destroyed, and the air was thick with dust and debris.

Ling Xiao and Qin stood amidst the wreckage, their chests heaving with exhaustion. They were evenly matched, their powers spent, but their will to win remained unbroken.

In a final, desperate bid to triumph, Ling Xiao summoned every last ounce of energy and unleashed a devastating attack. Qin countered with a blast of his own power, and the two energies met in a spectacular explosion that shattered the air and sent shockwaves through the ground.

And then, in the silence that followed, Ling Xiao and Qin stood panting, their eyes locked in a fierce stare. The outcome of their battle was far from certain, but one thing was clear: only one man would emerge victorious.

Qin's eyes narrowed as he gazed at Ling Xiao, a hint of surprise and admiration flickering across his face. "I must say, I'm impressed," he said, his voice dripping with sincerity. "I didn't think someone who hadn't even cultivated up to the point of having one circle could push me like this."

Ling Xiao's chest heaved with exhaustion, his eyes blazing with determination. "I may not have your level of cultivation," he growled, "but I have something you don't: the will to fight."

Qin chuckled, a low, menacing sound. "The will to fight is nothing without the power to back it up," he sneered. "But I must admit, you're an anomaly. A freak. You shouldn't be able to do what you're doing."

Ling Xiao's eyes flashed with anger. "I'm not a freak," he snarled. "I'm just getting started."

With a fierce cry, Ling Xiao launched himself at Qin, his fists flying in a flurry of punches and kicks. Qin laughed, his eyes gleaming with excitement, and countered with a blast of energy that sent Ling Xiao flying across the room.

Ling Xiao crashed into the wall, his body aching from the impact. But he refused to give up. With a snarl, he summoned every last ounce of energy and launched himself at Qin once again.

The fight raged on, the two men exchanging blows and neither gaining the upper hand. The air was electric with tension, the room crackling with energy as they clashed in a spectacular display of power and strength.

Qin's eyes narrowed as he fought, his gaze fixed intently on Ling Xiao. "You're a fascinating opponent," he said, his voice dripping with excitement. "I can't wait to see how long you last."

Ling Xiao's response was a fierce cry of defiance, his fists flying in a flurry of punches and kicks that Qin barely managed to block. The fight continued, the two men locked in a struggle that seemed to have no end.

Qin's eyes gleamed with excitement as he raised his hand, his fingers weaving intricate patterns in the air. The atmosphere around him began to charged with electricity, the air crackling with energy.

"Behold, my Lightning Manipulation technique!" Qin declared, his voice dripping with confidence. "You may have speed, Ling Xiao, but can you dodge the power of lightning?"

With a flick of his wrist, Qin summoned a bolt of lightning that shot towards Ling Xiao with incredible speed. But Ling Xiao was no stranger to danger, and with a swift movement, he dodged the attack with ease.

The lightning bolt struck the ground with a deafening crash, sending shards of stone flying everywhere. Ling Xiao took advantage of the momentary distraction to launch a counterattack, his fists flying towards Qin with deadly precision.

Qin laughed, his eyes sparkling with excitement, and summoned another bolt of lightning to block Ling Xiao's attack. The two forces clashed in mid-air, the sound of thunder booming through the room as the lightning bolt and Ling Xiao's fist collided.

Ling Xiao's eyes narrowed as he realized that Qin's Lightning Manipulation technique was no ordinary skill. The power of lightning was formidable, and Qin's control over it was impressive.

But Ling Xiao was not one to back down from a challenge. With a fierce cry, he launched himself at Qin, his movements a blur as he dodged and weaved around the lightning bolts that Qin summoned to attack him.

The battle raged on, the two men exchanging blows and neither gaining the upper hand. The air was electric with tension, the room crackling with energy as they clashed in a spectacular display of power and strength.

Qin's eyes gleamed with excitement as he realized that Ling Xiao was a worthy opponent. "You're a true warrior, Ling Xiao," he said, his voice dripping with respect. "I haven't had a battle this intense in years."

Ling Xiao's response was a fierce cry of defiance, his fists flying in a flurry of punches and kicks that Qin barely managed to block. The fight continued, the two men locked in a struggle that seemed to have no end.