Chapter 1223: Seizing the Initiative
With a loud declaration from the officiating elder, the final round of battles commenced.
Han Li and Sikong Jian were standing across from one another on the eighth platform, and neither of them immediately made a move.
"Long time no see, Fellow Daoist Chang. Your cultivation base has advanced significantly since we last met, so I must offer you my congratulations. I can tell that you haven't displayed your true power in the previous two rounds, isn't that right?" Sikong Jian asked with a smile.
"You're far too kind, Peak Master Sikong. I'm sure you haven't put your true power on display, either. Could it be that you intend to catch me off guard by going all-out from the beginning? In that case, I must regrettably inform you that such underhanded tactics aren't going to work," Han Li replied in an indifferent manner.
Sikong Jian's eyes narrowed slightly upon hearing this.
"Let's see if you can back up that big mouth of yours in battle!"
With a sweep of his sleeve, several dozen flying swords flew out of his sleeve before hurtling toward Han Li with astonishing power.
Han Li stomped a foot down onto the ground, blowing a large crater into the platform underfoot as he instantly vanished from the spot.
Sikong Jian's expression changed slightly upon seeing this, and he hurriedly flipped a hand over to produce a small, green bell before tossing it up into the air.
The bell swelled drastically in size, and a vast expanse of green light cascaded down from it, forming a cylindrical, green light barrier that encompassed his entire body.
The surface of the giant bell was riddled with antiquated patterns and countless tiny, green runes, giving it the appearance of a very powerful defensive treasure.