As Qi Wufu had judged, Jiang Wuming was indeed waiting for an opportunity—waiting for his meridians to recover before burning his vital energy again!
Previously, to rescue Li Lianyi and Qin Xiaozhi and the other four, he had burned his vital energy twice in rapid succession, pushing his meridians to their absolute limit.
This was why, upon seeing the robed elder from beyond the domain, he had not directly intervened.
At that time, if he had activated his vital energy, his meridians might have torn or even snapped!
Only after he felt his meridians had recovered somewhat did he circulate his vital energy and battle the robed elder from beyond the domain.
However, since the start of the battle, Jiang Wuming had spent most of his time evading and defending. His objective was to stall for time against the robed elder from beyond the domain, waiting for his meridians to fully recover and meet the conditions for a third burning of vital energy.
This was because, through his initial clash with the robed elder from beyond the domain, he had assessed the opponent’s combat power—at his current strength, if he wanted to kill the elder from beyond the domain, he could only do so by burning his vital energy and using forbidden techniques!
At this moment, the opportunity Jiang Wuming was waiting for was very close, yet he maintained his patience, not acting rashly. Instead, he provoked and angered the robed elder from beyond the domain, attempting to force out the elder's ultimate killing move!
Yes.
Even though the robed elder from beyond the domain had continuously suppressed Jiang Wuming, pushing him to a point where he could barely parry, Jiang Wuming’s rationality told him that the robed elder from beyond the domain still had hidden trump cards.
He wanted to force out the opponent's trump cards so that, after burning his vital energy, he could guarantee a killing blow against the robed elder from beyond the domain!
If he didn't act, when he did, it would be a fatal strike!
This was Jiang Wuming's habit from years of life-or-death battles against formidable opponents.
"Native, do you really think I can't kill you?!"
As expected, the robed elder from beyond the domain was provoked by Jiang Wuming's words. He let out a roar, his vital energy and blood boiling completely, his vital energy surging, and his aura instantly rising, like a berserk demon king. His presence was far more terrifying than before.
Seeing the robed elder from beyond the domain erupt completely, Jiang Wuming ceased his taunts.
Strategically despise your enemy, tactically respect your enemy.
The robed elder from beyond the domain was the strongest opponent Jiang Wuming had encountered since his cultivation began. Not only did he possess the strength of a ninth-stage, three-star War God, but this strength was also weakened and suppressed by the world's rules!
In other words, the robed elder from beyond the domain completely outclassed Earth's martial artists of the same realm in terms of vital energy control and application, and life-or-death combat experience!
Moreover, the martial arts techniques cultivated by the robed elder from beyond the domain were extraordinary, possessing immense power!
Under such circumstances, any slight carelessness or mistake from Jiang Wuming could result in his blood splashing on the scene!
Jiang Wuming was crystal clear about this.
At this moment, his nerves were taut, his spirit, energy, and essence perfectly merged, entering his optimal combat state, much like how he had danced on the scythe of death countless times before!
Swish, swish, swish…
In the next moment, under Jiang Wuming’s gaze, the robed elder from beyond the domain’s hands began to move again, forming complex and profound seals. Dense yellow vital energy, as if summoned, surged out madly, flying into the sky and manifesting into continuous mountain ranges, meticulously arranged, appearing as if they were real.
Huh?
Instantly, Jiang Wuming’s heart tightened, a sense of intense unease washing over him. He felt the threat of death.
As martial artists cultivate to a certain stage, they develop a peculiar sense for danger!
This was precisely the case for Jiang Wuming at this moment!
As the crisis surged in his heart, Jiang Wuming once again retreated explosively, attempting to create distance between himself and the robed elder from beyond the domain!
"Trying to escape? Too late, die for me!"
Seeing this, the robed elder from beyond the domain sneered. Simultaneously, he suddenly waved his hands as if issuing an attack order!
The vital energy mountain ranges suspended in the air began to disintegrate, transforming into massive stones that bombarded Jiang Wuming from all directions.
At this moment, it was as if the sky had unleashed a meteor shower, or as if thousands of cannonballs were simultaneously striking Jiang Wuming. The surroundings were completely enveloped, completely sealing off any escape route for Jiang Wuming!
Swish, swish, swish…
Upon witnessing this scene, whether it was Qin Xiaozhi and the other four watching from a distance or Qin Yuanzheng, Qi Wufu, and others monitoring the footage captured by military satellites, their expressions all changed, their hearts filled with worry:
Could Jiang Wuming evade this attack from the robed elder from beyond the domain?
Boom!
Before they could find an answer in their minds, the first giant vital energy stone struck the ground at the battle site, instantly exploding and creating a large crater, sending earth and debris flying.
Jiang Wuming, enveloped in white vital energy, with vital energy surging beneath his feet, transformed into a white light, evading in time.
Boom, boom, boom…
Following this, one giant stone after another fell and exploded. Jiang Wuming, relying on his formidable combat instincts, weaved through the vital energy stones.
However—
There were simply too many vital energy stones. They soon submerged the area where Jiang Wuming was, turning it into an ocean of vital energy. The yellow light almost illuminated the horizon, and the terrifying energy fluctuations destroyed everything around it. The ground developed a massive crater, bottomless.
Subsequently, the yellow light vanished, the energy storm dispersed, and silence returned to the vicinity of the crater. Jiang Wuming’s figure was nowhere to be seen.
Where did he go?
In the footage captured by the military satellites, the terrifying scene created by the robed elder from beyond the domain’s attack was clearly visible, but Jiang Wuming’s figure could not be found.
In the Eastern Domain Legion’s combat command center, Qin Yuanzheng, Zhu Shengxian, and others held their breath, staring intently at the screen. A thought that was unacceptable to them instantly occupied their minds: Jiang Wuming was dead?!
Not only them, but in the Martial Department Headquarters’ combat command center, the elders and staff harbored the same thought.
Even Qi Wufu, who had previously been confident in Jiang Wuming, believing that Jiang Wuming was controlling the battle and waiting for an opportunity, wore a grave expression!
At this moment, a hint of doubt had crept into his heart!
Where did he go?
Not far from the battle site, Qin Xiaozhi and the other four could no longer see Jiang Wuming’s figure, but they could sense his aura.
That aura was very weak, as if he were on his deathbed, nearing the end of his life.
"Captain!"
In the next moment, Qin Xiaozhi and the other four shouted almost simultaneously, calling out to their captain.
"Heh… you can actually survive, it’s truly beyond my expectations. However, you probably can’t even move a finger now, right?"
At the same time, the robed elder from beyond the domain also sensed Jiang Wuming’s aura.
This surprised him at first, but after sensing Jiang Wuming’s faint aura, he sneered and glided towards the crater.
At the bottom of the crater, Jiang Wuming was covered in blood and buried under the earth, making him invisible.
In the real world, his aura was extremely weak, as if he were about to die at any moment.
In the mysterious space, he sat cross-legged, frantically absorbing the mysterious white energy, rapidly healing his injuries.
Just now, he had ultimately been unable to evade the torrent of vital energy stones, so he chose to intentionally fall into the pit, using his saber to quickly dig a hole and burrow into it.
However—
Even so, he was still affected by the energy waves generated by the exploding stones, which had almost breached his protective vital energy, causing him to be injured.
But his injuries were not severe.
His aura had become weak entirely due to his deliberate actions, aimed at lulling the robed elder from beyond the domain into a false sense of security.
Currently, in the mysterious space, by absorbing the mysterious energy, he was not only healing his recent injuries but also repairing the damage to his meridians caused by consecutively using forbidden techniques and burning his vital energy twice before.
"Since you want to be in the dirt, then let this place become your tomb!"
Soon, the robed elder from beyond the domain arrived at the edge of the crater and waved his hand again, yellow vital energy flowing from his palm.
Just then, a voice suddenly emanated from the earth:
"It's you who will be buried!"
"Heh… at this point, what confidence do you have to roar?"
The robed elder from beyond the domain let out a disdainful laugh, thinking Jiang Wuming was indulging in wishful thinking—still roaring when he was on his last breath, claiming he would kill him?!
"Boom—"
With a muffled sound, the mound of earth exploded.
The young man shot up into the sky, his body covered in blood, but his hands clenched his saber tightly:
"I have one sword!!"
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ps: More tonight.