Chapter 957 - 427: Wind! (Part 2)
"Now, Xu Ran’s situation is surrounded on all sides, besieged fiercely!"
Countless Wind Blades glared around his body, sealing off all possible retreats.
Moreover, what is the most abundant thing in the trial valley right now?
Of course, it is the Prisoner Wind appearing in the valley.
The Wind Blades created by the bald man are crafted using Prisoner Wind as the base material!
This means that even if this batch of Wind Blades cannot completely defeat Xu Ran,
the valley is filled with Prisoner Wind, available to be taken at any time.
In other words, the bald man’s Wind Blades are inexhaustible and endless!
It’s like when you’re battling with an enemy, and there’s a Spirit Stone that can infinitely replenish Spiritual Qi next to the opponent, all merging into the enemy’s side.
And you, all the Spiritual Qi you have is only what’s stored on your body, along with the meager Spirit Stones and Elixirs.
With such a disparity, as long as both sides are on the same starting line, the one with endless Spiritual Qi is invincible!
The current situation is similar.
Xu Ran now has no way to perfectly adapt to the Prisoner Wind in the valley!
And his adversary, the bald man, indeed can walk skillfully inside the valley.
Moreover, his familiarity with the valley allows him to mobilize Prisoner Wind for his own use.
What about Xu Ran?
At most, he can only fly slowly in the valley full of Prisoner Wind.
As for controlling the Prisoner Wind?
Forget it!
It’s impossible!
The highly experienced second senior brother, seeing this scene, couldn’t help but worry for Xu Ran.
"The bald man in the trial is so wicked, attempting to crush Xu Ran’s Dao Heart!"
Dao Heart is essential to a cultivator’s existence!
If a Dao Heart breaks, even slightly, one’s cultivation is completely lost!
This is already the mildest consequence.
As for those who become demonic, their bodies may still appear human.
But the inner existence becomes so twisted that they’re no longer human, hardly even regarded as beasts!
Attacking the Dao Heart is the simplest, most effective method to strike an adversary.
After all.
This practical method is quite straightforward, but it is also the most difficult approach!
If a cultivator’s Dao Heart were so easily shattered, it would be absurd.
"Xu Ran..."
The little senior sister had just spoken when the usually silent eldest senior brother saw the scene in the trial and felt somewhat puzzled.
"Eldest senior brother, what’s wrong?"
For a moment, both the second senior brother and the little senior sister looked at the eldest senior brother, speaking in unison.
"Eldest senior brother, what do you mean?"
After asking, their gaze returned to Xu Ran.
The tone of astonishment from the eldest senior brother, enough to suggest that Xu Ran indeed had a touch of peculiarity!
Upon hearing their inquiries, the eldest senior brother immediately paused for a moment, organizing thoughts in his mind, connecting the scene of Xu Ran undergoing the trial.
Only when he connected things did he realize the surprising detail.
The eldest senior brother, who noticed the oddity, immediately expressed his discovery.
"Xu Ran has something strange!"
Just these five simple words left the two listeners unable to imagine!
Indeed.
Though the eldest senior brother’s talent might not be as strong as Xu Ran’s,
but when it comes to studying or knowledge, the eldest senior brother never fears anyone!
Thus, those mere five words gave them quite the shock!
Although their confidence in Xu Ran increased significantly, they still couldn’t see through where Xu Ran’s countermeasures lay.
...
Meanwhile.
"Buzz!!"
Unsure whether the bald man heard people outside talking or if tensions escalated.
The originally constant rumbling of the Wind Blades at that moment formed circles and circles of ripples!
Suddenly, the airflow that originally appeared before Xu Ran began moving, always trailing the Wind Blade.
Obviously, the bald man was getting anxious.
"You’re somewhat anxious!"
Xu Ran heard a series of rumbling sounds in his ears, revealing a slight grin at the corner of his mouth, seemingly waiting for something.
Suddenly, Xu Ran let out a cold laugh.
Simultaneously, his figure merged with the emitted Wind Blades around him.
From the outside, it appeared Xu Ran’s body had no extra change.
However, his aura seemed to integrate perfectly into the wind!
A swift breath, following the airflow present, began to wind together.
In an instant, all information about the Prisoner Wind populated his mind!
"So that’s how it is!"
Upon accepting all the information, Xu Ran’s grin widened again!
Soon after.
Under everyone’s watchful gaze, Xu Ran abruptly closed his eyes, relying solely on sound to start battling the Wind Blades attacking him.
Xu Ran’s figure zigzagged within the valley, his form relaxed, without any pressure.
Everyone witnessing the scene had their eyes widened, especially for the bald man.
The current unfolding scene was impossibility!
"When did Xu Ran become so proficient at controlling the Prisoner Wind?" The second senior brother slammed the table in surprise, eyes wide, even his body beginning to tremble uncontrollably.
"Terrifying! Too terrifying!"
The little senior sister’s voice arose beside, previously worried for Xu Ran but now her concerns were unfounded entirely!
The eldest senior brother, witnessing this scene, wasn’t as excited as before. He seemed to have anticipated it!
The second senior brother noticed the eldest senior brother’s realization, continuing to speak.
"Xu Ran discovered the gaps between the Wind Blades; hence, through the air amidst these Wind Blades, using patterns, he mastered the Prisoner Wind entirely!"
Indeed!
It’s complete mastery over the Prisoner Wind!
At the moment, Xu Ran, in every aspect, seemed as though walking effortlessly!
The bald man in the Dueling Arena naturally saw this; his eyes filled with astonishment.
"Your... talent..."
Mid-sentence, the bald man stopped.
Though it’s the bald man speaking now, facing such an enemy requires utmost vigilance no matter the situation!
As expected!
The once sky-high Wind Blades instantly all disintegrated.
And then.
The bald man raised his hand; these decomposed Wind Blades recombined into nine massive Wind Dragons!
These nine gigantic Wind Dragons were covered densely with scales.
The scales clinging to the body were akin to sharp Wind Blades; even a slight move by the Wind Dragons would cause quite a ruckus with the sharp scales!
"Fall!"
With the nine Wind Dragons formed, the bald man hesitated not, issuing a direct order.
The dense Wind Blades enveloped Xu Ran like a fishing net; they appeared as a downpour of Wind Blades, but they were full of gaps!
With a gentle move, Xu Ran smoothly evaded the falling Wind Blades!
"Your turn ends, now it’s mine!"
Suddenly.
Xu Ran’s youthful voice echoed from the trial.
The next moment.
Xu Ran’s pupils suddenly turned crimson gold, a golden flame ignited around him.
Instantly, dazzling golden light collided with the falling Wind Blades, causing crackling explosions.
Suddenly.
Around Xu Ran’s body, all the falling Wind Blades were destroyed, not a trace left.
Looking up again, there was real devastation!
At this moment.
The nine Wind Dragons made from Prisoner Wind now appeared peeled of scales, coiling in the air.
Never seen such a scene.
The bald man now had never witnessed such a scene.
His prideful Wind Blades and Wind Dragons, along with the endless Prisoner Wind in such an environment, he truly couldn’t understand.
What kind of talent achieves this!
The golden radiance surrounding Xu Ran’s body just now clarified enough.
At this moment, Xu Ran controlled the Prisoner Wind entirely, mastering its proactive position.
Even though the Prisoner Wind offered strong resistance with fierce gusts, nothing could forestall Xu Ran even a bit!
The three siblings observing the trial from outside, witnessing this sudden event, widened their eyes.
Even the perpetually stern eldest senior brother now stood stunned in place!
Xu Ran’s performance undoubtedly delighted them greatly!