Taiyi Dao Fruit

"I don't believe it."

Jiang Zhuyun panted heavily, "I will not lose!"

He seemed unconvinced by the reality before him, as if he couldn't believe he would lose. At this moment, Jiang Zhuyun could only persuade himself not to believe, to keep persisting, then kill Jiang Li!

Ignoring the Ochre Whip and everything else, Jiang Zhuyun was utterly focused on killing Jiang Li, the enemy who had forced him into this situation.

He still had a chance, he still had elixirs on him, and taking them would be enough to suppress his injuries.

Even with one Dantian emptied, his power still surpassed Jiang Li's, his realm was higher, his physical body stronger, and he had the additional ability from the Dao Fruit.

Heavenly Weapon Divine Power, Patrol the Four Directions, Heavenly Gifted Divine Weapon, Obedient to Heaven's Will.

Divine light burst forth from Jiang Zhuyun's body, a mix of frantic aura and divine power made him look both ferocious and solemn. The alien energy invading his body was forcefully suppressed, and his War Spear turned into a radiant rainbow, shooting out fiercely.

Jiang Li's eyes reflected divination signs. The Six Ding and Six Jia Protection Talisman instantly formed behind him, merging with his body, instantly covered in a golden glow, his black spear striking swiftly, clashing with a clang against the incoming War Spear.

Jiang Zhuyun's War Spear was straight and firm, its strength overpowering, enhanced by the Dao Fruit ability, still surpassing Jiang Li. However, Jiang Li's long spear turned force into finesse, precisely targeting like striking a snake at its vital seven inches, managing to counter the fierce thrust.

As spear and staff clashed, they separated upon contact, both moving again simultaneously, creating sparks in the blink of an eye, the clash resounding continuously.

Clearly, Jiang Zhuyun had mastered the art of long weapon martial arts, only previously hiding his specialty. And though Jiang Li had only initially learned the basic Six Harmonies Spear Technique, relying on his ability to solidify cause and effect, he brought it to perfection. However, in terms of mastery over long weapons, he was inferior to Jiang Zhuyun.

But he had the Qi Observation Skill.

Combining Qi Observation, Divination, understanding changes of Qi mechanisms, and contact of the Three Elements, he could discern the operation of the Three Talents. Jiang Li created this Qi Observation Skill, which indeed encompassed all his tactics against opponents—Louguan Swordsmanship, True Intent Technique Python, Innate Qi, and various other transformations were all included in this technique.

With the Qi Observation Skill to observe the enemy, even if his proficiency with long weapons was less, he could still perceive the advantage first and not be disadvantaged.

After several clashes, Jiang Li advanced closer, his long spear transforming into a sword, slashing again at the War Spear, then spinning rapidly like a top, sword light repeatedly chopping at the spear, closing in swiftly.

Upon seeing this, Jiang Zhuyun quickly retracted his spear, the body of the spear retreating back into his palm, streaks of lightning flashing swiftly.

Elder Tianpeng had secretly taught a disciple of the Jiang family the Thunder Technique, attempting to have him replace Jiang Zhuyun and lead the Jiang branch family to rejoin the Sect, but unexpectedly, the disciple remained stubbornly on his own path, ultimately disappointing Elder Tianpeng.

And now, this Thunder Technique, once taught to him, was as if taught to Jiang Zhuyun.

Although the teaching time was short, at this moment, it was enough to produce miraculous effects.

Under the operation of the Thunder Technique, Jiang Zhuyun withdrew his spear incredibly fast, retracting it to the spear tip before Jiang Li could get close, then the War Spear fiercely shot out again, spear shadows churning and rolling, a fierce onslaught of heavy waves with the might of thunder, supremely domineering.

Though the injury to his Middle Dantian hindered Jiang Zhuyun's fierce strength from recovering, aided by the Thunder Technique, his offensive force was still extremely fierce and dominating.

However, just as his attack burst forth, Jiang Zhuyun suddenly felt a surge of anger rise up, his already frantic mind burning even more chaotically like oil on fire, his spear shadows growing more aggressively violent, yet not flawless anymore.

The approaching Jiang Li transformed his sword into a dragon-like speed, thrusting into the spear shadows, Qi force erupting, sounding like thunder, the long sword and War Spear entangled like furious dragons, the giant force transmitting to both their palms, causing them to simultaneously let go of their weapons.

"Six Ding and Six Jia."

Jiang Li withdrew his hand from drawing the talisman. Another Six Ding and Six Jia Protection Talisman took form, harmonizing with the talismans he had previously absorbed into his body. The Innate Qi transformed into part of the talismans, radiating divine light all over his body as divine images entrenched themselves in various parts.

"True Intent Technique Python."

Scales started to emerge from between his eyebrows and swiftly turned into a tangible Python with scales during his grasp. Though the snake did not possess a formidable size, it no longer appeared as feeble as his senior sister had once remarked. The Python slid into the air and suddenly surged forward with his outstretched palms.

The inner and outer combination of the Six Ding and Six Jia Protection Talisman reinforced his soul and spirit. The Python formed by Jiang Li, though not massive, pushed forward fiercely. Jiang Zhuyun, both agitated and angry, acted without hesitation, unleashing his strongest move, "Hidden Abyss." The energies of the mountainous landscape converged and solidified into a mountain, suddenly blocking in front of the Python. Upon contact—

"Hiss—"

As if sentient, the Python vigorously struck the foundation of the mountain, disrupting the merged energies and advancing forward.

"How is this possible?" Jiang Zhuyun's face turned abruptly.

"The Absolute Skill of Qi Tomb is indeed perfect, but those who wield it are not necessarily so."

Jiang Li spoke indifferently, driving the Python to strike Jiang Zhuyun's chest right at the Danzhong acupoint, forcing Jiang Zhuyun to darken before his eyes and spurt out a mouthful of fresh blood.

Jiang Li advanced, slashing down with another palm strike to the chest, causing severe pain to Jiang Zhuyun's heart. Meanwhile, the suppressed Innate Qi inside his body took the opportunity to revolt.

Jiang Zhuyun attempted to block, but Jiang Li's palms moved swiftly, striking continuously at his upper body's major acupoints, channeling bursts of Innate Qi into the body and converging them explosively.

"Boom!"

The Qi Force shattered the vessel. Jiang Zhuyun was thrown backward, but Jiang Li caught his wrist, pulled him back, and twisted his body like a rag doll, striking continuously at the elbows and causing his bones to crackle. Jiang Li then released a Freezing Ice Talisman, creating a slab of ice where he grabbed Jiang Zhuyun and kicked his legs, forcing him to kneel on the ice.

"It can't be..."

Jiang Zhuyun struggled, but the shattered bones in his limbs rendered him completely powerless. Moreover, the Innate Qi inside his body restrained his True Qi. "How could 'Hidden Abyss' be broken?"

This was a bona fide Absolute Skill from "Qi Tomb," a divine skill of the Jiang family, yet it was broken by Jiang Li.

Such an unacceptable outcome, coupled with his own defeat, drove Jiang Zhuyun into madness.

"I told you, the technique is perfect, but the practitioner is not," Jiang Li stated calmly, pressing on Jiang Zhuyun's shoulders. "By attacking the mind, you disrupt the Qi; by disrupting the Qi, you defeat the mind. This cycle weakens both your heart and Qi—this is my Qi Observation Skill."

[In fact, it should be called 'Emperor's Qi Observation Skill,' drawing from 'Emperor Observing Qi, killing with a smile.' However, this matter is not for outsiders. After all, the Emperor's status in this world is extraordinary.]

As the words flashed before his eyes, Jiang Li's motions continued uninterrupted, pressing a palm against Jiang Zhuyun's spine, guiding the pooled Innate Qi downwards, plunging straight into the Dantian.

"Surrender everything, you who have been defeated."