Chen Tian looked at Ling Fengyun. Ling Fengyun met Chen Tian's gaze, a little surprised, as few people in this world could repel him. Ling Fengyun felt it would be troublesome to take the princess back. He looked at Chen Tian's figure and said, "I only wish to take the princess home. Please grant me your convenience."
"No, Chen Ling is my sister. Furthermore, she is not from your Ling clan, but from the Ling clan of our Divine Spirit Realm."
Chen Tian did not back down in the face of Ling Fengyun. He knew Xie Ru's intentions clearly and would never let Chen Ling leave. Chen Ling felt a strange sensation deep within her heart looking at Ling Fengyun, but it quickly vanished. Ling Fengyun, unaware of this, said softly, "It seems I have to resort to force."
Ling Fengyun attacked decisively. He was here to bring the princess back and only had three days. He didn't believe Chen Tian could hold him off for three days. What Ling Fengyun didn't know was that Chen Tian's clone shared his strength, making them evenly matched.
With Chen Tian and Ling Fengyun being equally matched, Chen Tian was not afraid of anyone.
Chen Tian knew very well that he could not defend the Southern Fortress alone, especially with a clone also defending the Northern Fortress. He had no time.
Xie Ru's face broke into a smile upon seeing Chen Tian clash with someone from the Ling clan. He hoped Chen Tian would die at the other's hands. War was imminent.
Chen Tian's figure moved in all directions, splitting into eight figures attacking Ling Fengyun. Ling Fengyun shifted his feet, and two streaks of light, Chen Tian and Ling Fengyun, collided, both using their full strength.
Chen Tian's full power shocked Ling Fengyun. The reason was simple: Chen Tian's strength was equal to his own. Chen Tian threw his fists, and terrifying power erupted, collapsing the space around him with each punch.
Ling Fengyun extended his palm. With a thunderous roar, waves of energy rolled. Both sides were evenly matched. Ling Fengyun and Chen Tian simultaneously changed their moves. Chen Tian's fist transformed into a claw and struck out. Faced with this move, Ling Fengyun conjured a white barrier in front of him. Chen Tian's claws had no effect on it.
Chen Tian decisively abandoned the attack and unleashed hundreds of claw strikes towards Ling Fengyun. Ling Fengyun remained unfazed, Chen Tian's attacks having no effect, like a mere tickle.
Ling Fengyun gathered power in his palm, and immense energy condensed in his hand. As Ling Fengyun attacked, Chen Tian defended. Chen Tian dared not take this blow head-on, sensing a dangerous aura from it.
Ling Fengyun thrust out his palm, firing an energy projectile. Chen Tian's body was surrounded by elemental power, covering him. This attack collided with the elemental barrier, and with a boom, a sky-shattering explosion erupted. Chen Tian emerged unharmed, astonishing Xie Ru, who was watching from the side. How had Chen Tian's strength suddenly increased so dramatically? Did his Xie Ling clan still have a chance to take this fortress?
Xie Ru harbored ulterior motives. Chen Tian and Ling Fengyun were locked in a stalemate, but he could make some moves behind the scenes.
Xie Ru's figure vanished from the front of the fortress, unnoticed. All eyes were fixed on Chen Tian and Ling Fengyun.
Ling Fengyun praised, "I didn't expect there to be someone like you in this world. It seems this world is truly not simple."
"You're not bad yourself, to be able to fight me to a draw. Unfortunately, I must take the princess back today, and you cannot stop me."
Ling Fengyun's aura surged, causing the entire fortress to tremble as if in fear. The space above the fortress could not withstand the battle between Chen Tian and Ling Fengyun. Two blades appeared in Chen Tian's hands, and he attacked Ling Fengyun. The moment they collided, the void fractured.
Chen Tian and Ling Fengyun were drawn into the void. Within it, Chen Tian and Ling Fengyun clashed, two beams of light colliding repeatedly. It was clear that both possessed equal strength.
This was largely due to Chen Tian's main body. His clone shared the same strength as his main body. Of course, this clone was different from others; it possessed self-awareness, making it equivalent to another Chen Tian.
Chen Tian and Ling Fengyun exchanged fist for fist. Just as Chen Tian was about to react, Ling Fengyun seemed to anticipate Chen Tian's next move. Chen Tian threw a punch, and Ling Fengyun's legs shot up, attacking Chen Tian with even greater speed.
Chen Tian had no choice but to abandon his offense, raising his arms. Chen Tian soon noticed something strange: his attacks were always preempted, as if Ling Fengyun knew exactly what move he was about to make.
Chen Tian created some distance. Continuing the fight was meaningless. Chen Tian was unaware that the Ling clan possessed telepathic abilities, and when powerful enough, they could even read the minds of gods.
Chen Tian found himself at a disadvantage during his fight with Ling Fengyun. Ling Fengyun always seemed to know his moves in advance, and Chen Tian could not gain any initiative.
Chen Tian's body trembled. He had only one recourse against Ling Fengyun. His body was covered in armor, exuding a peculiar aura.
Seeing Chen Tian like this, Ling Fengyun wondered what kind of armor it was. His mind-reading had no effect. Chen Tian's armor was condensed by the system.
The system had informed Chen Tian about the Ling clan's abilities. As long as this armor remained, Chen Tian would be immune to mind-reading. Ling Fengyun's ability to anticipate his moves was truly terrifying.
However, Chen Tian was no longer afraid. Chen Tian and Ling Fengyun looked at each other. Ling Fengyun said calmly, "I must admit you have some skill, but not much."
Chen Tian nodded and said, "Give up. You cannot take Chen Ling away. Our strength is equal, and continuing this fight is meaningless."
"Indeed."
Ling Fengyun had to admit that Chen Tian's strength was comparable to his own. To take the princess, he would need some other means.
However, Ling Fengyun would not give up. His mission was to bring the princess back, and this battle was unavoidable.
Chen Tian saw the fighting spirit in Ling Fengyun's eyes, realizing the battle was inevitable.
Chen Tian and Ling Fengyun stopped probing each other and attacked simultaneously. A deafening explosion echoed, and ripples appeared in the void. Chen Tian and Ling Fengyun both retreated a few steps.
Ling Fengyun's Ling clan wings unfurled behind him, and pure, sacred power surged into his palm. This power was far greater than anything before.
Chen Tian's arm gathered various energies. Chen Tian dared not be careless, as Ling Fengyun, hailing from one of the Seven Great Clans, was not to be underestimated.
Two extreme powers intertwined and converged. The next moment, they both attacked, palm against palm, sending shockwaves rippling outward. Chen Tian unexpectedly found himself at a disadvantage.