Sh-sh-sh-sh!
Hearing the arrogant shouts of the black-robed elder from beyond the domain and seeing Jiang Wuming bound and unable to move by the yellow true qi roots, the True Qi Great Mountain reappeared in the sky, causing Qin Xiaozhi, Xing Tian, Dongfang Xiaoyao, and Huangfu Weixia's expressions to change simultaneously!
Although Jiang Wuming had told them before: "Leave the next battle to me."
And they had blind faith in Jiang Wuming, he had been at a disadvantage since the battle began.
Even now, Jiang Wuming was once again at a critical juncture of life and death!
This made them feel inexplicably nervous and anxious. They all held their breath in unison, staring intently at Jiang Wuming's figure!
At the same time, in the Eastern Domain Legion and the Martial Department Headquarters' combat command center, Qin Yuanzheng, Qi Wufu, and others also held their breath for Jiang Wuming after seeing everything presented in the footage.
Reason told them that if Jiang Wuming could not break free from the restraint of the True Qi Tree, he would be crushed by the True Qi Sacred Mountain.
And with Jiang Wuming's strength, he could not possibly withstand the True Qi Sacred Mountain of the black-robed elder from beyond the domain with his protective true qi!
Once hit, Jiang Wuming would surely die!
Jiang Wuming naturally knew this as well.
He did not slash at the roots evolved from yellow true qi like he had before.
He was also unable to do so.
The roots evolved from true qi were like ropes, completely binding Jiang Wuming and preventing him from wielding his saber again.
In this moment of crisis, Jiang Wuming circulated the Daoist sect's inner strength technique while simultaneously activating the Thunder Treasure Art. Various portals within his body opened almost simultaneously, unleashing secret power like a bursting flood, which then combined with true qi, surged out of his body, attached to his surface, and transformed into countless small lightning bolts, completely enveloping Jiang Wuming.
"Rumble~"
Then, the sound of thunderous roars echoed.
Jiang Wuming's entire being seemed to transform into a massive bolt of lightning, exploding with a bang, shattering the true qi tree roots that bound him.
*Snap!*
At the same time, without pausing, Jiang Wuming pushed off his feet, his figure darting like lightning, rapidly retreating.
*Boom!!*
Immediately after, the True Qi Sacred Mountain, carrying terrifying energy fluctuations, descended from the sky and violently struck the spot where Jiang Wuming had just stood.
The afterimage left by Jiang Wuming instantly dissipated, and a large pit was blasted into the ground. The terrifying energy kicked up flying dirt, sweeping in all directions like a sandstorm, its momentum awe-inspiring.
However—
The dirt kicked up by the storm, upon hitting Jiang Wuming, was scattered by the protective true qi on his body, vanishing into nothingness without causing him any substantial harm.
He had once again managed to narrowly escape the black-robed elder's lethal strike at the brink of death!
This outcome brought a silent sigh of relief to the four of them, Qin Xiaozhi, Qin Yuanzheng, Qi Wufu, and the others. The taut strings of their hearts relaxed slightly.
On the other hand, a hint of surprise surfaced on the face of the black-robed elder from beyond the domain— he had not expected Jiang Wuming to be able to evade the killing blow just now!
"No wonder you could kill Young Masters Mu Ming and Mu Qing. There's something strange about you."
Amidst his surprise, the black-robed elder from beyond the domain also sensed that something was amiss.
The Thunder Treasure Art that Jiang Wuming had just displayed erupted with power far exceeding what was expected of a nine-stage Two-star War God, breaking his True Qi Tree restraint!
Although the True Qi Tree was an auxiliary technique, its true qi defense was astonishing. Even a martial artist at the eight-star Three-star War God level might not be able to break it.
Moreover, Jiang Wuming was in such an extremely dangerous situation?!
"Whatever other tricks you have, bring them on!"
Jiang Wuming stabilized himself and spoke expressionlessly.
"Although your martial arts techniques are strange, it won't change the final outcome!"
The black-robed elder from beyond the domain recovered from his surprise, sneered, his words filled with confidence.
Because, through the previous exchange, he could be sure that even if Jiang Wuming used that strange martial art, he would not be able to pose a threat to him!
In this way, he was in an invincible position, and killing Jiang Wuming was only a matter of time!
At this moment, he finally understood why the Mu family had sent him to this world to complete the mission of killing Jiang Wuming.
*Swish!*
As the words fell, the black-robed elder from beyond the domain flickered, instantly disappearing from his original spot, like a flash of yellow light, rapidly lunging towards Jiang Wuming.
As he moved, the black-robed elder from beyond the domain waved his hands again, unleashing streams of yellow true qi, evolving into a massive sand dune, which collided with Jiang Wuming.
Jiang Wuming dodged to the side, continuing to evade the black-robed elder's sharpness, just as before.
However—
The moment Jiang Wuming dodged sideways, the black-robed elder from beyond the domain formed a hand seal and suddenly shouted:
"Explode!"
*Boom!*
Following the black-robed elder's low shout, the sand dune evolved from yellow true qi instantly exploded, then transformed into yellow light spots, scattering like grains of sand from the air. Upon landing, they converged towards Jiang Wuming from all directions.
In an instant, Jiang Wuming seemed to be surrounded by a sea of sand, his movements restricted.
Jiang Wuming sensed his speed being affected, and with a thought, he once again activated the Thunder Treasure Art, channeling his true qi and secret power into the Yongquan acupoint at his feet, as if he were wearing a pair of lightning wheels.
*Whoosh!*
Just then, a spear evolved from yellow true qi whizzed past, shooting rapidly towards Jiang Wuming.
The black-robed elder from beyond the domain was still using his previous tactic: using the auxiliary technique, the Sand Sea, to interfere and restrict Jiang Wuming's movement, while simultaneously using an attack technique to kill Jiang Wuming with a single blow!
The next moment.
The yellow spear, as if solidified, accurately hit Jiang Wuming, piercing his body, but no scene of blood splashing appeared!
Afterimage!
The black-robed elder's pupils suddenly contracted.
He could sense Jiang Wuming's aura and knew that he had not hit Jiang Wuming— the True Qi Spear had only pierced the afterimage Jiang Wuming had left behind!
In addition, he clearly saw that the lightning wheels under Jiang Wuming's feet were incredibly powerful. Every time they touched the ground, the sand grains evolved from yellow true qi beneath his feet were instantly shattered.
This meant that the black-robed elder's auxiliary technique— the Sand Sea— could no longer interfere with Jiang Wuming's movements.
"I'd like to see how long you can keep dodging?!"
The black-robed elder from beyond the domain spoke in a low tone, then flickered, lunging towards Jiang Wuming again, preparing to change tactics and bombard Jiang Wuming at close range!
Jiang Wuming saw through the black-robed elder's intentions and continued to choose evasion, never taking the initiative to attack the black-robed elder from beginning to end.
*Boom!*
*Boom!*
*Boom!*
...
For a time, continuous loud noises echoed at the entrance of the War God Drug Research Institute, breaking the silence of the night.
Every time the black-robed elder from beyond the domain unleashed his true qi, there were air explosions, shattering surrounding trees and blasting open the ground with terrifying power.
However—
None of those attacks hit Jiang Wuming!
Under the cover of night, Jiang Wuming was like a humanoid lightning bolt, weaving through the yellow beams of light, moving freely.
All of this was captured by military satellites. After the footage was slowed down, it was synchronized and displayed on the large screens in the combat command centers of the Eastern Domain Legion and the Martial Department Headquarters.
Including Qin Yuanzheng, everyone in the Eastern Domain Legion's combat command center had solemn expressions.
Although Jiang Wuming had not been injured since the battle began, they all felt the power of the black-robed elder from beyond the domain.
Jiang Wuming had been suppressed from beginning to end. Apart from evading, he had no power to even block. How could he win?
"Although Wuming has avoided the enemy's frenzied attacks with his rich experience in life-and-death combat and his powerful fighting instincts, if this continues, he will be in great danger."
At the same time, in the Martial Department's combat command center, an elder could not help but voice his opinion, then asked Qi Wufu:
"Marshal, what do you think?"
"From the beginning of the battle until now, although he seems to have been at a disadvantage, only able to dodge the enemy's attacks, he has narrowly escaped danger every time. I feel that everything is under his control."
Qi Wufu, as a top-tier powerhouse on the Five-star War God list and the helmsman of Long Country's Martial Department, narrowed his eyes as he stared at the screen, and said astonishingly:
"I believe he is doing this deliberately. He should be waiting for an opportunity!"
"Uh..."
Hearing Qi Wufu's analysis and judgment in shock, the other five elders and staff in the combat command center all looked stunned, and then their gazes moved from Qi Wufu to the screen again in unison.
The next moment.
In the footage, the figures separated.
Jiang Wuming and the black-robed elder from beyond the domain stood thirty meters apart, forming a standoff once more.
The young man held his battle saber, standing proudly:
"Old dog from beyond the domain, I've given you a chance, and you're useless—your life has begun its countdown!"
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