Meanwhile, Bai Yetian also arrived at the back mountain. Gazing at the scene before him, his heart was touched. He could now confirm that both Lu Fan and Lin Jiutian were stronger than him.
This meant that in tomorrow's battle, he wouldn't need to participate, nor could he possibly be Lin Jiutian's opponent.
The number one expert of the East Courtyard would ultimately become a laughingstock, and his heart was filled with unwillingness.
He had been in the East Courtyard for a long time, striving to forcibly break through to the Saint realm. Even some of his fellow disciples in the West Courtyard feared him. Yet, he had never expected to be surpassed by someone else.
"The Saint realm, I am still one step away!"
Bai Yetian smiled bitterly. Although he was reluctant to admit it, the facts were laid bare before him, and he had no choice but to acknowledge them.
At the same time, Lu Fan and Lin Jiutian collided, engaging in a direct physical confrontation. Each strike carried the essence of the Great Dao, a hallmark of Saints. Only upon reaching the Saint realm could one wield the power of the Great Dao, and their ability to do so was a testament to their strength.
At this moment, the East Courtyard was already filled with a crowd, gasping in astonishment at the spectacle. Many young girls were captivated by such a clash of titans, an event they had never witnessed before.
After hundreds of exchanges, Lu Fan and Lin Jiutian were evenly matched. Many disciples from the West Courtyard also came to watch, their perception of the East Courtyard completely shattered.
In the past, the East Courtyard had always been considered weak and easily defeated in their eyes. But now, it seemed that even the strongest among them might not be able to suppress the East Courtyard disciples.
"I truly did not expect such powerful individuals to exist within the East Courtyard. It won't be long before they enter the West Courtyard and even stand on equal footing with the strongest disciples there!"
Many disciples from the West Courtyard exclaimed, their hearts filled with immense shock. The West Courtyard, with its Saint disciples, had always looked down upon the East Courtyard. However, after this event, it was unlikely anyone would dare to hold such a view.
"It seems our strengths are comparable!"
Lu Fan spoke, "Why don't we stop here? Let's call it a draw!"
"In my mind, there has never been such a thing as a draw!"
Lin Jiutian sneered, "So you should understand, today it is either you die or I die!"
"Is this your Dao heart?"
Lu Fan suddenly smiled, "If that's the case, you may not be able to reach the highest realms in the future! To become the ultimate powerhouse, one must possess an indestructible Dao heart. Regrettably, you do not!"
"I don't need you to lecture me!"
Lin Jiutian said coldly, "Since I challenged you, I naturally have absolute confidence in winning. If I fail, my cultivation will be difficult in the future!"
"Since that's the case, then I admit defeat!"
Lu Fan shrugged slightly. He did not wish to fight further. Their strengths were equal, and continuing the battle would only lead to mutual destruction, benefiting neither side.
"I don't need pity from others; I only need you to fight me!"
Lin Jiutian's voice was indifferent, "Even if I die here today, it is my destiny!"
Lu Fan felt a sense of helplessness. He did not want to fight, but Lin Jiutian, ultimately, would not let him off the hook.
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Lu Fan's figure soared into the air, the fiery power surrounding him reaching its peak. He had initially not wanted to use his full strength and had been holding back. With Lin Jiutian pressing him relentlessly, he had no choice but to forcefully engage.
"I knew all along you had a trump card!"
Lin Jiutian immediately sneered, "It's just that you haven't reached the Saint realm. Even if you use your true abilities, you cannot be my opponent!"
As soon as his words fell, a powerful force erupted from Lin Jiutian's body, suppressing Lu Fan. As a peerless prodigy, he had already reached the Saint realm, and his aura was terrifying.
"This is, Domain Power!"
The crowd was stunned and disbelieving. This was the first time they had witnessed Domain Power, specifically the Saint Domain.
"Saint Domain, I truly did not expect that within our East Courtyard, there would be such a peerless figure!"
Elder Thirteen laughed heartily. Under normal circumstances, reaching the Saint realm offered a chance to awaken the Saint Domain. However, among true Saints, very few could awaken it. Only peerless prodigies, appearing once in a century, could control the Saint Domain.
More importantly, the Saint Domain was extraordinary. Once mastered, it made one more powerful than ordinary Saints, allowing them to gradually dominate on the path to the pinnacle.
"I admit you are strong!"
Lu Fan said coldly, "However, your Saint Domain can only restrict my speed, but it cannot restrict my thunderous flames!"
As soon as his words finished, Lu Fan's control over his fiery power intensified. The combination of thunderous flames, along with the Green Lotus Sacred Fire and White Lotus Sacred Fire, emitted a power that made the entire Tongtian Academy feel scorching.
Many elders quickly intervened, attempting to isolate the fiery power to prevent harm to other disciples within the academy.
At the same time, the many students present were greatly astonished. They never imagined that Lu Fan's power could still be so formidable, even under the suppression of the Saint Domain.
Rumble...
The two massive energy spheres collided, and the two figures were violently thrown back. The entire back mountain was filled with the aura of fiery power and the Saint Domain.
The crowd all looked towards the back mountain, only to find two figures lying on the ground, seemingly unconscious. It appeared neither had gained an advantage.
The battles between Saints were indeed terrifying. If this were not the Tongtian Academy, protected by powerful formations, this place would have long ago turned into ruins, without a doubt.
"Who won? Who won in the end?"
Many people in the East Courtyard voiced their questions, filled with anticipation. However, they noticed that both figures were lying on the ground, with no discernible winner.
"A draw?"
The disciples looked bewildered and somewhat disappointed. They rarely witnessed such a magnificent and terrifying battle.
It was a pity that Lu Fan and Lin Jiutian were evenly matched, and no victor was declared. Therefore, the title of number one in the East Courtyard remained undecided.
Liuli and Shen Yehong rushed forward to help Lu Fan up. However, Lu Fan was unconscious, evidently having sustained some injuries from the earlier impact.
Meanwhile, Lin Jiutian was also helped up, still in a state of unconsciousness. The epic battle of the East Courtyard today had concluded without a victor, which left many somewhat astonished.
"So strong, such a powerful aura!"
Bai Yetian smiled bitterly, "I'm afraid I would have no chance of winning against either of them."
"Senior Brother, you shouldn't be so self-deprecating!" Bi Qing chuckled lightly, "After all, you are close to reaching the Saint realm too!"