Chapter 169 Evil Fight （Part Three）
Han Li and "Senior Brother Lu" continuously channel their mana into the Sword Talisman and the Azure Dragon Banner, fully dedicating themselves to manipulating them in their battle, without daring to slack off or be negligent.
However, in doing so, they also have no spare mental or magical energy to employ other means to gain an advantage. They are well aware that as soon as one side becomes slightly careless, it could lead to immediate destruction, with no chance of recovery.
Under the intertwined glow of the azure dragon and the giant sword, the conflict between Han Li and "Senior Brother Lu" has unexpectedly evolved into a prolonged battle to see whose mana is depleted first.
When they both realize that the amount of residual mana is the key to this battle, they simultaneously resort to methods to replenish their spiritual power. They each take out a spirit stone and hold it in their hands to supplement their spiritual energy loss.
However, "Senior Brother Lu" is shocked to discover that Han Li possesses a middle-grade earth attribute spirit stone, while his own is only a low-grade wind attribute spirit stone. This unexpected revelation leaves "Senior Brother Lu" feeling extremely embarrassed and enraged.
Although Han Li's method of replenishing mana may be faster due to the middle-grade spirit stone, "Senior Brother Lu" realizes that his mana reserves are far deeper.
He believes that even if Han Li's replenishment is faster, it won't last long, considering the negligible amount of mana replenished compared to the constant mana consumption.
Thinking this way, "Senior Brother Lu" calms down once again and focuses his mind.
However, when Han Li's next move unfolds before him, "Senior Brother Lu" is once again taken aback, filled with astonishment and disbelief. Han Li unexpectedly removes the blue shield from his body in front of "Senior Brother Lu," revealing his true form openly.
Even someone as clever as "Senior Brother Lu" is puzzled by Han Li's actions and doesn't understand what precautions Han Li has taken. Is he not afraid that a wind blade from "Senior Brother Lu" would easily take his life?
After a moment of contemplation, "Senior Brother Lu" hesitantly extends his left hand into the void, intending to conjure a faint blue wind blade.
However, before "Senior Brother Lu" can fully condense and launch the wind blade, the giant sword, entangled with the azure dragon in midair, suddenly radiates a bright light.
Taking advantage of "Senior Brother Lu's" distraction in casting the wind blade, the giant sword breaks free from the azure dragon's grasp and flies straight towards "Senior Brother Lu. "
This sudden turn of events startles "Senior Brother Lu," who realizes that if he insists on forming and launching the wind blade, he might be able to take Han Li's life, but he would also be at risk of losing his own life under the giant sword's attack.
This is not the outcome "Senior Brother Lu" desires.
He still has a bright future ahead of him and is unwilling to be buried with an unknown opponent in this desolate place.
With this in mind, "Senior Brother Lu" hastily withdraws the wind blade and pours all his mana into the azure dragon banner to call back the azure dragon.
Despite having a wind barrier in front of him, "Senior Brother Lu" knows it won't withstand the giant sword's attack and decides to focus on consuming Han Li's mana bit by bit.
Meanwhile, Han Li starts chewing various grasses and stems from his storage pouch, leaving "Senior Brother Lu" bewildered and unable to discern his intentions.
Feeling increasingly uneasy, "Senior Brother Lu" attempts several sneak attacks on Han Li, but each time, Han Li manages to repel them using the same method, leaving "Senior Brother Lu" frustrated and helpless, forced to endure the gradual consumption of his mana.
As time passes, "Senior Brother Lu" becomes more and more anxious. When the azure light on the azure dragon begins to dim while the gray glow on the giant sword remains as bright as ever, "Senior Brother Lu" can no longer contain his fear and shouts in disbelief:
"Impossible! Clearly, my mana far surpasses yours. Even with a middle-grade spirit stone supplementing your mana, you shouldn't have any remaining power by now! You should have exhausted your mana earlier than me!"
Seeing his plan gradually coming to fruition, Han Li can't help but smile. However, upon hearing "Senior Brother Lu's" words, his smile turns into a cold smirk.
He doesn't have time to explain everything to someone who is already doomed. It's crucial to eliminate his opponent as soon as possible. After all, his mana is running out as well, and he has no intention of wasting time arguing with his opponent.
With this in mind, Han Li completely ignores "Senior Brother Lu's" question and points his finger. The glow of the giant sword intensifies, gradually shrinking the azure dragon to a mere ten meters in length, its azure light almost imperceptible.
Seeing this, "Senior Brother Lu" despairs completely and his determination to fight to the death surges. Madness gleams in his eyes.
Without a word, he swiftly recalls the remaining mana from the azure dragon banner, causing it to revert to its original form and fall from the sky. Ignoring the giant sword rushing towards him, he quickly condenses a massive wind blade with the remaining mana and mercilessly hurls it at Han Li.
Han Li's heart skips a beat as he quickly activates the "Flowing Smoke Steps" to evade the wind blade.
He knows that he won't outrun the wind blade's swift attack in a straight line, so he employs agile footwork to create multiple illusions, confusing the wind blade and causing it to veer off course.
Finally, with a crisp sound, the wind blade loses control and crashes into the ground, leaving a deep trench before disappearing.
Han Li heaves a sigh of relief, realizing the danger of using mundane agility techniques to evade attacks from cultivators.
He sits down on the ground, his heart finally calming down, and looks across at "Senior Brother Lu."
He sees that the wind barrier has vanished, and "Senior Brother Lu," who was hiding behind it, lies motionless in two pieces on the ground. Above the two halves of the corpse, the giant sword emits a faint gray light, hovering silently.