Chen Tian's clone and Yun Tian attacked simultaneously. Ba Tian Meng Tian, facing the onslaught of both, showed no fear. He charged forward, unleashing his fists with immense power. The very heavens and earth trembled under the force of his blows. Chen Tian and Yun Tian exchanged a knowing glance, their coordination seamless. Chen Tian extended his palms, energy swirling around them, and met Ba Tian Meng Tian's fists with a thunderous clash. Waves of energy rolled outwards, forcing Chen Tian back a few steps.
This clone of Chen Tian was merely an energy construct. The more energy it consumed, the shorter its existence. Its energy expenditure was significant. Previously, Chen Tian had used a clone to physically engage Ba Tian Meng Tian, but now he was using his own energy. Feeling weary, Chen Tian watched as Yun Tian appeared behind Ba Tian Meng Tian and thrust his sword forward. With a clang, Yun Tian couldn't believe it. His long sword snapped upon striking the opponent's body. What an incredibly powerful physique!
With his sword shattered, Ba Tian Meng Tian turned and threw a punch. Facing this strike, Yun Tian dared not hesitate. He unleashed his full power, channeling his aura into his fist. His left fist swung out, a thunderous roar echoing across the sky. Yun Tian stumbled back a few steps, while Ba Tian Meng Tian was pushed back just one. Yun Tian couldn't comprehend his own strength. How had his physique become so robust? It had never been like this before. Yun Tian's profession was that of a Sword Cultivator, and his physical training paled in comparison to Ba Tian Meng Tian's. Ba Tian Meng Tian, a Burst Fist Master, relied on the explosive power of his fists to annihilate all enemies.
Ba Tian Meng Tian was equally astonished. Yun Tian, a Sword Cultivator, possessed a physique comparable to his own. Furthermore, Yun Tian's level was outrageously high, information he couldn't discern. Could such players truly exist in the game?
Ba Tian Meng Tian began to doubt his reality. The power his Ba Tian Guild pursued, Yun Tian now possessed. Setting Chen Tian aside, Yun Tian alone inspired envy. Clearly a swordsman, why was his physical strength equal to Ba Tian Meng Tian's? It was evident that Yun Tian was a new player, yet he could contend with Ba Tian Meng Tian, who had been playing for nearly a year and a half.
A killing intent surged within Ba Tian Meng Tian. Such an individual could not be allowed to live. He had to be eliminated here and now. Ba Tian Meng Tian's killing intent was immense. Yun Tian, unaware of the source of this animosity, soon understood. Perhaps he was simply obstructing Ba Tian Meng Tian's battle with Chen Tian. As Chen Tian prepared to act again, Yun Tian held up his hands and said, "Observe from the side. This clone of yours won't last much longer. Strike at the opportune moment. I will contend with him."
Chen Tian's clone nodded. Indeed, using energy in such a manner, this clone could only sustain three more moves before dissipating. It was better to wait for the right moment for a decisive blow. Yun Tian and Ba Tian Meng Tian stood facing each other, their eyes locked. Chen Tian stood to the side, quietly observing.
Without a word, Ba Tian Meng Tian charged. His fists gathered power as he moved. Yun Tian, having witnessed his own physical prowess, swung his arm. He firmly grasped Ba Tian Meng Tian's fist with both hands. Ba Tian Meng Tian kicked out his left leg in a side sweep. Yun Tian flung the fist aside with his left arm, then raised his arm. Arm met leg with a resounding thud from within both combatants. It was a clash of power against power.
Chen Tian had modified Yun Tian's data, not just his level, but also his physical strength and overall combat capabilities. Otherwise, how could Yun Tian have single-handedly annihilated the players of two major guilds? It was important to remember that these players were only one major realm lower in level than Yun Tian. The principle of "many ants can bite an elephant to death" was simple enough. Yun Tian's victory over the two guilds was due to his overall strength exceeding the limitations of his level.
Now, facing Ba Tian Meng Tian's onslaught, he did so with ease. Even Yun Tian found it hard to believe his own strength. Yun Tian's arms tightly gripped Ba Tian Meng Tian's left leg. Ba Tian Meng Tian understood Yun Tian's intention. With a spin, he engaged both legs. Yun Tian was forced to release his grip, lest his face bear the brunt of the impact. Yun Tian's power was immense, but his combat experience was severely lacking. Ba Tian Meng Tian could discern Yun Tian's next move with a mere glance. This was the gap in experience.
Chen Tian could do nothing; Yun Tian had to compensate for it himself. Ba Tian Meng Tian's legs spun. Just as he was about to stop, Yun Tian stepped forward, a sonic boom erupting beneath his feet. His speed exploded as he moved towards Ba Tian Meng Tian, his legs delivering a pincer attack. Ba Tian Meng Tian had just stabilized himself when he saw Yun Tian's decisive assault. His hands transformed from fists to palms, both striking out simultaneously. For a moment, they were evenly matched. Ba Tian Meng Tian's body trembled as an even more potent aura erupted. With his palms, he pushed Yun Tian back.
Yun Tian executed an aerial flip and landed in the sky. Ba Tian Meng Tian's aura was now significantly stronger than before. Yun Tian felt the pressure. It seemed impossible to surpass the opponent in terms of physical strength alone. Yun Tian wanted to test his limits.
Yun Tian's entire body was enveloped in sword energy. Sword Cultivators wielded swords, and sword energy was an innate ability of sword-wielding professions. Nothing could obstruct sword energy; it could cleave through anything!
Yun Tian was encased in sword energy, causing the surrounding space to crack. Initially, Yun Tian's sword energy had not been this potent. It was all thanks to Chen Tian. Chen Tian's data modifications had enhanced his overall strength, naturally including the sword energy of his Sword Cultivator profession. In its design, sword energy did not grow; its power was fixed. After Chen Tian's modifications, the power of his sword energy was vastly different from before.
Chen Tian had modeled his sword energy after that of a true Sword Cultivator. It could be said that with this fully realized sword energy, Yun Tian could become a generation's Sword Master, a cultivation Sword Master, comprehending sword intent and stepping into the realm of cultivation.
Yun Tian was currently unaware of this. He merely thought it was an offensive technique he had grasped, not knowing when he would eventually discover the truth.
Yun Tian and Ba Tian Meng Tian's eyes gleamed, arcs of electricity shooting forth with a crackling sound. They moved in unison, transforming into two streaks of light that shot towards the heavens. In the sky, the two beams of light intertwined. The space vibrated, the spectacle immense. Chen Tian, standing by Moonlit Lake, listened to the sounds and a smile of relief appeared on his face.
It seemed Yun Tian had understood the meaning of this power. Yun Tian would undoubtedly become the next Chen Tian, but all of this would occur after Chen Tian's departure.
Chen Tian listened to the sounds from the sky. It would be difficult for Yun Tian to win. Ba Tian Meng Tian was more powerful than Yun Shui Kuang Long, and he still had trump cards he hadn't revealed. Chen Tian needed to accelerate his recovery. To date, his power had only recovered by one percent. This damnable recovery speed.
The recovery speed of the power within Chen Tian's body was not slow. The reason for its sluggishness was the sheer volume and purity of the energy, comparable to half a world's energy. How vast was half a world? This energy, upon recovery, still needed to undergo compression and purification to enhance its purity. Without meeting the required standard, it could not be restored.
Chen Tian's body did not accept ordinary energy; it utilized energy of high purity. The purer the energy, the greater the power unleashed in combat. This was the same as the Evil Spirit Race.
The reason the Evil Spirit Race could not corrupt Chen Tian was because his energy purity was the same as theirs. According to Chen Tian's theory, energies of different levels, when encountering higher-level energy, would enter a state of fragmentation. Higher-level energy could even replace lower-level energy, causing corruption.
Chen Tian closed his eyes, slowly recovering.
In the sky, the battle was fierce and evenly matched. Chen Tian's clone flickered, its light dimming. The energy of this clone was insufficient. The clone was now gathering all its energy, searching for an opportunity for a decisive blow.
The two beams of light dispersed, revealing Yun Tian and Ba Tian Meng Tian. Both bore numerous scars, both large and small. Yun Tian's injuries were more severe, as there was still a gap in physical strength between him and Ba Tian Meng Tian.
However, this allowed Yun Tian to gain a new appreciation for his own strength. Blood, black and red, flowed from Ba Tian Meng Tian's body, its color completely different from that of normal human blood.
Yun Tian clenched his hand, and a long sword materialized. It was time to get serious.
Seeing Yun Tian draw his weapon, Ba Tian Meng Tian's expression grew solemn. The power of a Sword Cultivator player lay in their long sword. Fighting with and without a sword were two entirely different matters.
Ba Tian Meng Tian hesitated, contemplating whether to use his trump card. He lacked the confidence to face Yun Tian, who was now wielding his weapon. This Yun Tian was too bizarre. Clearly a Sword Cultivator, yet possessing such formidable physical strength. He was practically inhuman, and a newcomer player at that. Since when had newcomer players become so powerful?