Chapter 817: Chapter 14: Dominating All Eight Sides! Liyao Tests Her Blade in the Imperial City

The moment the voice fell.

Shangguan Yunhong stepped onto the Cloud Platform with one foot, his speed suddenly surged, and he charged towards Wang Liyao.

If he was like a slow Siege Beast before, now he transformed into a giant human-shaped Rampage Elephant; with each step, a depression was left on the surface of the superior Cloud Stone platform, with cracks spreading outward.

The collision’s power was truly overwhelming; even Guardian City’s stout gate might be crushed, no Tier Five Ferocious Beast specializing in strength could match this momentum.

The only option left for the petite Wang Liyao was to evade.

Yet, how much space could she find to avoid on a Cloud Platform made for the Big Appetite Competition and dances?

"This platform, it’s a bit unfair for the fairy."

Many spectators standing on Wang Liyao’s side due to her ethereal presence worried for her.

Unexpectedly.

Facing Shangguan Yunhong’s fierce charge, Wang Liyao remained standing, without any intention of dodging.

Until the moment of impact approached.

She raised her delicate arm, her five slender fingers spread out, and simply pressed forward gently, akin to wiping morning dew from vibrant flowers.

Yet, the power of this press was far from ordinary.

"Boom!"

An explosive wave of air swept outward in all directions, causing Wang Liyao’s hair and skirt to flutter beautifully.

However, Shangguan Yunhong’s siege-like motion froze in place, as if an acupoint had been struck.

In the next instant.

"Boom" resounded. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞

Shangguan Yunhong’s thick legs, reminiscent of an Ancient War Elephant, suddenly sank three feet into the Cloud Platform, shortening him considerably before Liyao.

The superior Cloud Stones underfoot shattered into powder from the immense impact, blasting out in rings.

For a moment, dust lingered between White Cloud Tower, even obscuring onlookers’ sights.

"What... what is happening here?"

"Impossible! Even Great Celestial Pride wouldn’t so easily block Young Master Yunhong’s charge, right?"

"Is she truly an angel descended from heaven? Otherwise, how could she be this formidable?"

The spectators were bewildered.

The skillful use of such Profound Skill was beyond ordinary observers’ comprehension. Even the powerful elite, who enjoyed the spectacle, couldn’t all fathom it and stood in questioning silence.

For those at the Purple Mansion Realm, confronting Shangguan Yunhong’s move directly was feasible.

However, to execute it as effortlessly as Wang Liyao, with an ease akin to picking flowers while exerting tremendous force, was quite challenging. This required not just Realm, but deep understanding of Laws and precise Control Power.

"Wonderful, wonderful indeed." Prince Heng comprehended instantly and couldn’t help applauding, "Primordial Water True Intent, this is true Primordial Water True Intent~~ Primordial Water can be both rigid and soft; only by blending rigidity and softness to the extreme, leveraging force, can Shangguan Yunhong’s immense momentum be completely redirected into his feet."

"When masters make a move, you know the difference."

Being a Great Celestial Pride himself, already at the Ninth Layer of the Purple Mansion Realm, Prince Heng’s insight and judgment were naturally unmatched.

His eyes were full of appreciation.

In his life, he had seen many Great Celestial Prides, but someone like Wang Liyao, so young yet understanding her Primordial Water Dao Body so deeply, utilizing it in combat so skillfully, was rare.

Many Celestial Prides in the Purple Mansion Realm, though awakened to Dao Body, might not wield it as nimbly as Wang Liyao.

Before the crowd could respond.

Wang Liyao lightly lifted and tossed her jade-like hand; Shangguan Yunhong, still in Dragon Elephant Battle Body state and weighing several thousand pounds, was plucked from the platform and casually tossed to the ground outside.

"Clang" resounded.

Shangguan Yunhong lay dazed, slowly standing up, still incredulous that he had lost so swiftly.

"You... you cheated, I refuse to accept!" Shangguan Yunhong roared, his strength had not yet been fully unleashed, and he was unscathed.

Such trickery, how could it count as defeat?

"Enough."

A deep male voice suddenly descended from the top floor, sounding divine as it echoed in everyone’s ears.

It was Prince Heng who spoke.

Immediately, the crowd cast respectful glances towards the top floor.

Prince Heng’s authoritative voice stated coolly, "Shangguan Yunhong, defeat is defeat; do not disgrace the honor of Upper Capital’s Celestial Prides. Even given a hundred chances, you wouldn’t defeat Wang Liyao."

Prince Heng, in his youth, had once been the leader of the Top Ten Outstanding Youth in the Capital City and wouldn’t tolerate tarnishing the title.

At the same time, a flicker of doubt and seriousness crossed Prince Heng’s mind.

He remembered the scene from over a hundred years ago, Gongyang Strategy sweeping through Upper Capital’s Celestial Prides. Back then, there was a noticeable purpose.

Now, during the critical period of Imperial Son Struggle, Wang Liyao emerges, sharpens her skills in Upper Capital, mirroring Gongyang Strategy’s past actions.

Could it be...

Prince Heng’s gaze carried a profound hint.

This time, things might become interesting.

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