Chen Tian and Ling Fengyun unleashed their full power. What had been mere probing before was now a true battle. Chen Tian found himself at a disadvantage, as his clone's strength was indeed less than his main body's. However, dealing with it was simple. His clone was merely falling behind, and the gap would eventually be closed. Chen Tian and Ling Fengyun eyed each other, and Ling Fengyun's hand produced a long sword.
Chen Tian's twin blades materialized in his hands. In this life, Chen Tian had only ever favored twin blades. With them in hand, his aura surged, and he was at his most powerful in this state.
Chen Tian and Ling Fengyun clashed. Chen Tian's twin blades met Ling Fengyun's long sword with ease, suggesting Chen Tian was not afraid of Ling Fengyun.
Chen Tian's twin blades slashed down, an arc of blade energy appearing. Ling Fengyun's long sword flicked horizontally, deflecting Chen Tian's blades. However, Chen Tian promptly changed his move, his twin blades slashing horizontally. Ling Fengyun's long sword adapted its stance effortlessly, countering Chen Tian's offensive and defensive maneuvers.
Seeing this, Chen Tian's twin blades glided towards Ling Fengyun's face with incredible speed. Ling Fengyun couldn't react in time, having not anticipated Chen Tian having such a move.
With a seemingly casual wave of his long sword, Ling Fengyun neutralized Chen Tian's offensive and defensive actions. The twin blades landed on Ling Fengyun's body without causing any harm.
Ling Fengyun realized he was at a disadvantage and needed to end the fight quickly. His aura erupted. Chen Tian felt the increase in the opponent's aura and dared not underestimate him, unleashing an aura no weaker than Ling Fengyun's.
Their auras collided, neither able to suppress the other. Chen Tian lunged towards Ling Fengyun. Seizing the initiative was Chen Tian's objective. When their strengths were equal, the one with the initiative had a greater chance of winning.
His twin blades swung out, unleashing hundreds, even thousands, of blade lights that surged towards Ling Fengyun. Ling Fengyun saw the blade energy before him, acknowledging Chen Tian had the initiative, but he deemed it meaningless. He was certain of his victory.
Both Chen Tian and Ling Fengyun held this belief, as each possessed hidden trump cards. Chen Tian knew he had to reveal his trump card to win, and Ling Fengyun felt the same.
The two figures of Chen Tian and Ling Fengyun transformed into streaks of light as they clashed. The fierce collision of twin blades and long sword rang out, sparks flying. For a time, neither could gain an advantage. Chen Tian and Ling Fengyun both retreated; this prolonged fight would be endless.
Chen Tian's combat awareness was not significantly different from Ling Fengyun's. Having experienced reincarnation, Chen Tian's combat experience far surpassed that of ordinary cultivators, allowing him to hold his own against Ling Fengyun.
Ling Fengyun was slightly surprised by Chen Tian's combat experience, finding it comparable to his own. Neither could gain the upper hand over the other.
However, Ling Fengyun decisively struck. His long sword swung in a circular motion, splitting into multiple phantom blades. Six or seven long swords coiled around Ling Fengyun. He extended his arm, and these six or seven swords attacked Chen Tian from all directions. Chen Tian remained unfazed, his twin blades moving with astonishing speed, deflecting each phantom sword.
A smile touched Ling Fengyun's lips. His figure became a blur as he charged directly at Chen Tian, the tip of his long sword aimed at Chen Tian's forehead.
Chen Tian saw through Ling Fengyun's intent and was not about to let him succeed. He joined his twin blades, forming the Qiankun Saber. The Qiankun Saber slashed out, and Ling Fengyun, seeing this method of wielding a weapon for the first time, directly defended with his long sword. Chen Tian's Qiankun Saber repelled Ling Fengyun. Chen Tian looked at Ling Fengyun and said calmly, "How about we both take a step back? Once this matter is resolved, I will let Chen Ling go with you."
"How long will that take?"
"I'm not sure."
"No, I only have three days. After three days, I will be unable to leave this world."
"Therefore, I apologize, but the Princess must come with me."
Ling Fengyun's expression turned cold. Chen Tian was helpless, wondering when this fight would end, especially with the Evil Spirit Race outside. Chen Tian couldn't afford to waste time here with Ling Fengyun.
"How about this: let Chen Ling decide for herself?"
Chen Tian finally compromised. Neither side could defeat the other, so it was better to hear Chen Ling's opinion.
"Alright."
Ling Fengyun believed that once she helped the Princess awaken her true potential, she would surely return with her. After all, this world was weak. That was her initial thought, but upon encountering Chen Tian, she felt he was full of secrets.
His formidable strength, combat experience comparable to her own, and his ability to fight her to a standstill.
When the Evil Spirit Race contacted their own race, it was completely different from the information she had.
It wasn't Ling Fengyun or the Evil Spirit Race's fault. Who would have known Chen Tian's main body would gain such immense power? If this hadn't happened, Chen Tian wouldn't have dared to confront Ling Fengyun.
Zhou Tian and his main body were engaged in a fierce battle, Chen Tian could sense it.
Chen Tian and Ling Fengyun walked out of the void. Ling Fengyun approached Chen Ling and said sternly, "Princess, I will awaken your Spiritual Race origins now."
As she spoke, Ling Fengyun placed her palm on Chen Ling's forehead. A peculiar power flowed from Ling Fengyun's arm into Chen Ling's mind, filling her with countless sealed memories.
Chen Ling absorbed these memories. Suddenly, her body was enveloped in white light. Chen Tian stood by, unable to assist. Ling Fengyun's face contorted in shock, for what she witnessed was the Holy Body.
The Princess had awakened the Holy Body, which appeared only once in ten thousand years. She was indeed his descendant. As the light faded, Chen Ling seemed like a different person, exuding a stronger leadership aura.
"Princess, please return with me."
"No, I will not return. Do not discuss this further."
Chen Ling directly refused Ling Fengyun. Now that Chen Ling's potential was fully awakened, she could only obey the Princess's orders. However, Ling Fengyun was unsure of what remained undeveloped in this world.
"Ling Fengyun, if you listen to me, stand on my side."
The Princess's command could not be refused. Xie Ru saw this and felt a headache coming on. She was supposed to take the person away, but now, after the Princess gained strength, it was their turn to be in trouble.
Xie Ru's original plan was for the other party to take Chen Ling away. Who would have thought things would turn out like this? It would be even harder to capture this fortress now.
Xie Ru's figure retreated. Ling Fengyun and Chen Ling resided within the fortress. Chen Tian was also relieved, as the Evil Spirit Race would not be able to capture them easily with Ling Fengyun and Chen Ling present.
Xie Ru needed to consult with the higher-ups on the front line regarding the next course of action.
It could be said that Xie Ru employed a potent toxic gas. Chen Tian's figure moved out; that fortress still needed his defense. Poor Ling Fengyun had no idea what to do here.
Chen Tian dared not say it was a problem of poison, but rather his own lack of desire to speak. Chen Tian left the fortress. Xie Ru returned to her room, ignoring the expressions of others.
The current situation had exceeded her options. Soon, a decision would be made.