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Today he finally did it. He used all his strength to touch the person who stood at the pinnacle of the world of sorcery.

On the airship, everyone gasped simultaneously.

"Teacher Duanmu... is bleeding," Huzhang murmured, his voice filled with disbelief.

Yu Tai echoed, "Senior Lu Ziyun... is this his true strength? Even with his spells unleashed, Teacher Duanmu would have a hard time completely defending against his attacks. Senior Lu Ziyun is truly remarkable."

Shinji held his head in his hands, his face filled with despair: "No way! He really can last a minute! I'm going to go bankrupt! I won't get my salary next month!"

He had been confidently betting for a minute, but now, seeing that Lu Ziyun had actually left a wound on Duanmu Yan's face, his mentality completely collapsed.

Maki pushed up her glasses, her gaze fixed on the rapidly moving figure on the screen with a complicated expression.

She had also fought Lu Ziyun once, and she felt that although he was very strong, he was not invincible.

Mingming excitedly picked up the microphone and said, "Ladies and gentlemen, just now, Lu Ziyun successfully caused substantial damage to Chairman Duanmu!"

"At this moment, the battle has lasted for more than a minute, and it has been far more exciting than expected. Friends who have placed bets, the outcome is still uncertain!"

The previously silent Fushiguro Megumi stared at all of this in disbelief.

"That is to say..."

“That’s right!” Miwa Kasumi exclaimed excitedly, “Lu Ziyun won!”

Amidst the ruins, Duanmu Yan raised his hand to wipe the blood from his face, looked down at the bright red stain on his fingertips, and suddenly smiled.

Xiao Lu has indeed become stronger, strong enough that he has to take him seriously.

"It seems you're not just talking. You're really in great shape, so I need to take this seriously too."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Yatalis armor instantly combined, and four elemental beams of light slashed down from the void, converging around him, while golden lightning danced and hissed on the surface of the armor.

He gripped the Heaven and Earth Thunder Sword again, his gaze fixed on Lu Ziyun opposite him.

Looking at the suit of armor that gleamed brilliantly in the sunlight, Lu Ziyun felt no fear whatsoever.

He knew better than anyone that he had no advantage whatsoever against Duanmu Yan in a pure physical combat situation, and he barely managed to leave a shallow bloodstain on the other's face by using every means at his disposal.

Now the opponent has put on the strongest armor, which happens to be the one that counters his lightning attribute.

Self-control is paramount; an ordinary sorcerer would have already retreated decisively by now.

But... that's the mindset of the weak.

Chapter 332 is all about playing in a completely winning posture.

"so what!"

Lu Ziyun laughed loudly, blue arcs of electricity crackling wildly around him, "I'm going to beat you in your prime!"

"Hoo... Little Deer, you don't look too well right now." Duanmu Yan looked at the figure opposite him whose body had begun to crack and bleed, his tone serious.

“I can also sense that your phantom beast Amber is continuously transforming your body. I’m afraid that when the transformation is completely completed, your body will collapse because it can’t withstand this power. If you stop now, there is still a chance for a turnaround.”

"Who knows? Maybe... either way is possible, that's my answer!"

The moment Lu Ziyun finished speaking, her figure vanished from the spot.

Perhaps his amber form is nearing its limit, but how could he possibly stop?

The blue arc of electricity left a trail of lingering light in the air, and it was moving even faster than before.

"I'm having so much fun right now, how could I possibly end it here!"

Duanmu Yan raised his sword, gathering his strength.

The four elemental patterns on the Yatalis armor lit up simultaneously, and golden lightning gathered wildly on the blade of the Heaven and Earth Thunder Sword, causing the air to tremble violently wherever the sword tip pointed.

A burst of electric arcs erupted around Lu Ziyun's body. At this moment, he pushed all the power of the phantom beast Amber to its limit without reservation, transforming himself into a dazzling blue lightning bolt and crashing head-on into Duanmu Yan.

"Phantom Beast Amber!" Lu Ziyun roared, and blue lightning streaked across the sky like a meteor.

"Thunderous Annihilation Thrust!" Duanmu Yan's sword tip pierced out in the same instant, and golden lightning transformed into a straight pillar of light.

Golden and blue lightning collided head-on in mid-air.

Two completely different bolts of lightning tore at each other, ionizing the surrounding air into a blindingly bright white.

The shockwave spread wildly in all directions, leveling the remaining ruins beneath their feet.

After a brief stalemate, the golden lightning pierced through the blue light with unstoppable force and emerged from the other side.

Lu Ziyun was knocked down from mid-air by this attack, her body tumbling several times in the air before crashing heavily into the rubble of the ruins.

When a powerful sorcerer is about to die, their soul senses the approach of death before their body does.

At this moment, Lu Ziyun's soul was pulled into a tranquil void.

He opened his eyes and found himself standing in a simple little mountain village.

He looked around, then plopped down in a chair next to him in frustration, letting out a long sigh: "Ah... even though I expected it, I still didn't expect to lose."

Beside him, Su Nuo sat on another chair, legs crossed, hands clasped on his knees.

His face, covered in black curse marks, wore its usual languid expression.

"This man even defeated me. Do you think you have a chance to beat him?"

Lu Ziyun leaned back in her chair, looking at the non-existent sky above her, her tone tinged with self-mockery: "I thought there wouldn't be anyone else in the revolving lantern when I died, but I didn't expect you to be there, Su Nuo."

That's right, because Lu Ziyun's obsession is Su Nuo, the man he has been chasing for four hundred years, and he rightfully entered his revolving lantern.

He didn't care about his own death; he was already prepared to burn everything in this battle against Duanmu Yan.

What annoyed him was that he chose to confront that guy head-on, only to be defeated in a single blow.

“I’m still not strong enough,” he said.

Lu Ziyun had few regrets in her life.

He has given his all, from his own time 400 years ago to the present day, and in every challenge, he has never backed down in any battle.

Unfortunately, in the end, Lord Duanmu was not able to have his fill.

Su Nuo turned his head to look at him with interest and asked, "How does it feel to face the chairman of the association who once defeated me?"

Lu Ziyun was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "He is really strong... Even in the end, Duanmu Yan did not use his full strength. He is an unreasonable guy. Maybe he could have beaten me even without that golden armor."

He paused, then said with some surprise, "I didn't expect someone like you to listen to this."

"After all, I am a loser, and all that's left is this lingering soul of mine."

Su Nuo shifted her gaze from him to the distant, empty boundary. "Is there anything else you'd like to say?"

Lu Ziyun leaned back, lost in her memories.

He spent almost his entire life in battle.

Fighting against the strong is everything he pursues.

Dying at the hands of Duanmu Yan, the strongest among them, was perhaps the best end for him.

"To be honest, I feel a little sorry for Duanmu Yan. He fought me seriously, but I couldn't even withstand a few moves."

He suddenly smiled, a smile that contained relief, self-deprecation, and apology.

"I'm truly sorry that I couldn't satisfy Lord Duanmu's desires."

Su Nuo leaned back, recalling his great battle with Duanmu Yan.

A rare, complex emotion flickered in his eyes: "This brat, he's clearly very strong, he should feel the same loneliness and solitude as me... why is he so extravagant?"

"Those ants are clearly insignificant, so why would someone care for a flower and let it bloom, while simultaneously trying to make the flower understand them? It's utterly ridiculous."

An absolute powerhouse, the loneliness of being at the top is unbearable. Who will teach him to love?

Recalling her battle with Duanmu Yan, Lu Ziyun turned her gaze to her clenched fist.

That hand had fought against countless opponents, but it was ultimately defeated decisively by Duanmu Yan.

He slowly opened his five fingers and then clenched them again, then revealed a relieved smile: "I had a very satisfying game."

Hearing his words, Su Nuo remained silent for a moment, then hummed softly, "It's really enviable, but if it can satisfy you, then this trip was worthwhile."

Lu Ziyun nodded.

He has few regrets in his life.

If I had to say something, it would be that I probably never actually fought Sukuna in front of me.

He spent his entire life chasing this man, only to have him snatched away by someone even stronger.

This is probably fate.

"If I could fight you, the strongest in history, that would be truly satisfying."

Su Nuo burst into laughter upon hearing this, it was impossible to tell whether it was mockery or genuine joy.

In this final moment, Lu Ziyun suddenly felt a sense of relief.

“What killed me was not time or disease, but something stronger than me… That’s wonderful.”

"Yogada~"

Chapter 333 Lu Ziyun 0.5

Just as Lu Ziyun was about to put an end to her life, Su Nuo's voice came from beside her again.

"Don't be so quick to judge. It's not your time to come here yet. Duanmu Yan won't let go of a laborer like you."

Lu Ziyun looked down at her body in confusion.

Suddenly, a cluster of golden flames appeared in the center of his chest.

The flames weren't scorching; instead, they carried a gentle warmth that brought tears to one's eyes.

He paused for a moment, then understood.

Duanmu Yan is treating him with a reversal technique.

Lu Ziyun smiled and then looked at Su Nuo again.

He is about to return to that living world, and the man sitting next to him will probably never have the chance to truly fight again.