Tie Ruonan let out a sharp cry and threw her fist forward to meet the blow.
BOOM!
A thunderous crash — fist and palm collided, erupting in blinding white light.
Radiant beams shot outward, cracking the ground and scattering stone in every direction.
Both exchanged a devastating strike, their figures scattering like smoke as they hurtled backward. After more than ten steps, they each steadied themselves, glaring at one another while panting heavily.
Both wore expressions of utmost gravity, regarding the other as a truly formidable opponent, not daring to show the slightest carelessness or contempt.
"Truly incredible. Their combat power far exceeds ordinary Fifth Transformation cultivators — both of them are seeds that could become Gu Immortals!" Shang Xinci marveled inwardly. Her perspective had broadened considerably of late; having earned Shang Qingqing's favor, she was now familiar with matters of the Gu Immortal world.
Ye Fan swept his gaze across the surroundings and suddenly spoke: "Tie Ruonan, if you can withstand my next move, I will concede right here!"
Tie Ruonan's eyes sharpened. She nodded slowly: "Fine."
A mortal Gu Master's True Essence was limited. Their exchange had not lasted long, but the intensity was extreme — mortal path killer moves deployed without rest, consuming True Essence at a tremendous rate.
As a result, the True Essence remaining in both their Empty Orifices was nearly depleted. This was why Ye Fan proposed settling matters with a single move, and Tie Ruonan readily agreed.
Ye Fan drew a deep breath and began preparing his killer move.
Mortal path killer move — Rosy Cloud Bird!
Scree scree scree scree!
A burst of rapid bird cries rang out without warning.
Streams of light flowed from Ye Fan's body like running water, shimmering in seven brilliant colors, rippling and swirling before converging on his forearm and right hand.
The rosy radiance pulsed with an almost living quality, letting out sharp cries as the silhouette of a small bird flickered in and out of view amid the shifting play of light.
The Rosy Cloud Bird poised to strike, its aura overwhelming. Tie Ruonan's expression turned as grave as it could possibly be as waves of black qi surged across her entire body. The dark energy coalesced on her face, gradually forming a thin mask of black iron.
Mortal path killer move — Iron Face Armament!
This technique came from the Iron Face True Transmission. With an Immortal Gu as its core, it would become an Immortal-level killer move.
"Go." Ye Fan called softly. The seven-colored radiance on his right forearm, in that instant, seemed to truly come alive — it burst free from his body, soared into the air, and transformed into a seven-colored bird.
Its wings snapped wide, and the Rosy Cloud Bird shot forward at breathtaking speed in a straight line.
"Come," Tie Ruonan murmured. Instead of holding her ground, she charged straight into it.
The next moment, she collided head-on with the seven-colored bird.
The Tie family Gu Masters cried out in alarm, fearing for Tie Ruonan — they had never expected her to rush in bare-bodied to confront Ye Fan's strongest technique.
But high above among the clouds, Tie Mianshen remained motionless as a mountain, clearly well acquainted with the Iron Face Armament technique, confident in its defensive power.
Scree scree scree scree!
The seven-colored Rosy Cloud Bird struck Tie Ruonan's body, dissolving back into a massive burst of rosy light that engulfed her from head to toe.