Chapter 19: The Surge of Power
Lingyun City, usually bustling with energy, now held its breath in anticipation. News had spread quickly across the city: the Supreme Celestial Sect was here, and they had come to confront the Lei Yun Sect.
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The Arrival of the 30 Cultivators
In the heart of the city, the 30 cultivators of the Supreme Celestial Sect gathered, each radiating a quiet yet unmistakable aura of strength. They stood in perfect formation, exuding a calm that only served to make their presence more imposing. The city around them seemed to grow still, as if in anticipation of the storm to come.
At the forefront was Liu Fang (Legendary Chef), her serene demeanor masking the potent power she possessed. 李雪 (Li Xue), her Phoenix Physique glimmering beneath her robes, remained composed, yet her power simmered just below the surface, waiting to erupt. Mi Xi (Dream Walker), ever mysterious, concealed her energy, but those who were perceptive could feel the undercurrent of her immense Dao power.
The Lei Yun Sect, accustomed to their dominance in the city, could only watch as the Supreme Celestial Sect's cultivators assembled. There was a strange quietness about them, as if they were holding something back. The Lei Yun Sect's disciples whispered among themselves, unsure of what to expect.
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The Suppression of Their Realms
Although there was no external suppression realm in place, the 30 cultivators from the Supreme Celestial Sect had consciously suppressed their own auras. They did this to prevent overwhelming their surroundings and to avoid drawing unnecessary attention before the battle. To the casual observer, it appeared as though they were merely ordinary cultivators, perhaps even weaker than they truly were.
But beneath this suppression, the true power of the 30 cultivators hummed like a dormant volcano—ready to erupt when the time was right. The Lei Yun Sect, unaware of the full scale of the Supreme Celestial Sect's strength, felt a sense of false security.
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The Battle Begins
The tension finally broke when Wei Han, the leader of the Lei Yun Sect, stepped forward. His gaze was sharp, his confidence unshaken. "So, you've finally shown your faces," he said, his voice filled with disdain. "Do you truly think you can challenge the Lei Yun Sect?"
The cultivators of the Supreme Celestial Sect didn't respond immediately. Instead, they stood in perfect silence, their expressions unreadable. The calmness of their stance only served to heighten the unease among the Lei Yun Sect's disciples. It was as if they were waiting for something.
And then, it happened.
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The Release of Power
Without warning, the 30 cultivators released their suppressed auras all at once. The air around them shimmered with energy, as though a dam had broken. The streets of Lingyun City trembled under the sheer force of their combined power. It was as though the very atmosphere was being split open by the magnitude of their release.
Liu Fang (Legendary Chef) was the first to let her aura explode, and the ground beneath her feet seemed to crack with the intensity of her energy. Her power flooded the area, leaving no room for doubt—she was not someone to be underestimated.
李雪 (Li Xue), her Phoenix Physique fully awakened, unleashed a wave of intense heat, scorching the air around her. The temperature around her soared as her energy flooded the city, igniting the very air itself.
Mi Xi (Dream Walker) did not need to raise a finger. Her aura was subtle yet devastating, creating ripples in the space around her. The air itself seemed to bend, as if her very presence was warping reality to her will.
The remaining 27 cultivators released their power in unison, each one contributing to the overwhelming force that now flooded the city. The entire area was bathed in their energy, and the Lei Yun Sect's disciples could only watch in horror as their control over the situation evaporated.
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The Lei Yun Sect's Panic
Wei Han's eyes widened as he realized what had just happened. He had thought the Supreme Celestial Sect's cultivators were merely putting on a show of force, but now he understood: they had been suppressing their true power. The city was now filled with energy, and the Lei Yun Sect's disciples felt it—like the weight of the heavens had descended upon them.
"What is this?!" Wei Han muttered under his breath. "How are they this strong?"
The Lei Yun Sect's disciples, who had been brimming with arrogance, now found themselves on the back foot. Their energy, once stable and controlled, began to fluctuate wildly in response to the sudden release of power from the Supreme Celestial Sect's cultivators.
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The City Watches in Shock
Lingyun City's residents, rogue cultivators, and even those simply passing by were stunned into silence. They had never seen anything like this. The sudden release of power was like a thunderclap in a still sky, shaking them to their core. The city's atmosphere had become thick with spiritual energy, and it was clear that a monumental battle was about to take place.
Some rogue cultivators, who had been watching from the shadows, began to gather, drawn in by the power display. They had heard rumors of the Supreme Celestial Sect's strength, but seeing it firsthand was something entirely different.
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The Fight Erupts
With the release of their power, the Supreme Celestial Sect cultivators wasted no time. Liu Fang (Legendary Chef) moved like a shadow, her energy sharp and precise. She unleashed a flurry of attacks that overwhelmed the Lei Yun Sect's disciples, cutting through their defenses with ease.
李雪 (Li Xue), her flames burning bright, sent waves of fire surging through the air. The heat was unbearable, and the Lei Yun Sect's disciples scrambled to avoid being burned alive. But there was nowhere to run—her power was everywhere.
Mi Xi (Dream Walker) remained calm and composed, using her Dao to manipulate the battlefield. She created illusions and distortions, confusing the enemy and leaving openings for her fellow cultivators to strike.
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End of Chapter 19