Chapter 454: Chapter 454 Seal Of The Spiritual Fire
The giant hand’s crushing force sent dust swirling upward from the ground.
A massive section of earth caved in, creating an enormous crater!
My body kept dropping deeper into the pit.
The relentless pressure made my bones crack audibly!
I gazed up at the celestial giant hand, my eyes burning with longing.
It was hunger for strength! Desperate need for triumph!
"Half-step Martial Marquis..." I whispered, my battle spirit blazing as golden light burst forth again, both arms lifting to counter the descending palm!
"Boom..."
But my power only held back the giant hand’s crushing descent for half a heartbeat before it resumed its downward path!
"Ahh!!!"
I bellowed as the overwhelming force made blood pour from my seven openings and leak through my skin!
The strength was devastating, and the chasm between a half-step Martial Marquis and a Grandmaster was like an endless gorge!
"Bang!"
At last, the massive palm crashed down with brutal force.
The whole area had become a wasteland.
Dust clouds rose, blocking everyone’s sight, making it impossible to see what had occurred.
Joey Ebony snorted with contempt, "That’s all he’s got. Looks like I can give Mr. Greer my report."
With those words, Joey Ebony gestured carelessly and commanded, "Go check if he’s been smashed to pulp."
"Yes, Mr. Ebony." The Grandmaster, fighting against the oppressive force, moved toward the massive crater.
"Bang!"
But as he drew near, a golden hand shot out, seized his throat, and hoisted him up!
"Ah..."
The Grandmaster screamed in agony. Before he could fight back, my palm crushed down on him again.
Within moments, the Grandmaster crumbled into a heap of withered bones.
"Huh? He survived?" Joey Ebony’s eyes narrowed, an amused grin crossing his face.
The dust cleared, and my form finally appeared.
I was wrapped in blazing qi and blood, radiating killing intent, as a strange energy filled the entire villa.
My eyes burned crimson red, the murderous spirit in them completely unleashed!
"Is this... the Divine Dragon Power?" Joey Ebony seemed to recognize something.
Walton Greer had mentioned that the Divine Dragon Power could produce incredible results, even enabling battles across cultivation levels!
After all, it was the most refined power of this age!
"Quite the Divine Dragon Power." Joey Ebony cracked his knuckles, showing no trace of fear!
"I’m eager to discover what makes the Divine Dragon Power so special that Mr. Greer prizes it!"
From the settling dust, I slowly emerged.
At first glance, I appeared transformed, my otherworldly presence making me seem like a celestial being.
Yet my killing aura also gave me the appearance of a fiend.
Then I extended my hand, and the Venerable Fifth Mountain hovered above my head.
"Heh, cheap theatrics." Joey Ebony didn’t consider me a real threat.
The divide between a Grandmaster and a half-step Martial Marquis was simply too vast to overcome.
"Come and show me the complete power of a half-step Martial Marquis," I said calmly.
My challenge clearly infuriated Joey Ebony, who squinted and mocked, "You think you deserve to witness the full might of a half-step Martial Marquis?"
I stepped back with my hands clasped, paying no attention to Joey Ebony’s constant taunts.
I even half-closed my eyes, folding my hands behind my back, and stood there as if alone in the world.
"Ha...hahaha!" Seeing this, Joey Ebony erupted in laughter!
He pointed at me, jeering, "You sure know how to put on an act. Do you believe that having the Divine Dragon Power lets you match a half-step Martial Marquis? Foolish!"
"You babble too much," I said icily.
Joey Ebony was completely enraged, and with a stomp of his foot, he rushed toward me with a "whoosh"!
That same punch again! A fist brimming with Inner Strength!
"Plop!"
But this devastatingly powerful punch was effortlessly caught by my casual upward motion!
"Hmm?" Joey Ebony’s expression shifted slightly, and his massive frame shook violently as he broke free from my grasp.
Afterward, Joey Ebony retreated several steps, narrowing his eyes and saying, "This Divine Dragon Power... is rather fascinating, no wonder Mr. Walton Greer treasures it so highly."
I stared at Joey Ebony coldly and declared, "If you don’t unleash your full power, I’m afraid you won’t get another opportunity."
Joey Ebony sneered, "You figured that out, did you... Very well, let me demonstrate the real strength of a half-step Martial Marquis!"
The moment he finished speaking, Joey Ebony lifted both hands.
Instantly, it seemed like traces of dao patterns echoed in the nearby void!
This kind of ability left one speechless with awe.
Then Joey Ebony casually struck forward with his palm.
For a moment, it felt like countless warriors and steeds were charging toward me!
It was just a simple palm strike, yet it appeared to harness the forces of heaven and earth, leaving nowhere to escape!
My face remained cold as I immediately raised my hand for the Absolute Beginning Sacred Fist!
With the Divine Dragon Power activated, my strength had transformed completely.
This punch instantly destroyed the giant hand!
However, Joey Ebony showed no surprise. He snorted softly and said, "That was merely a warm-up, Mason Raymond. Pay attention!"
Following that, Joey Ebony’s body began to shake, and a massive inscription pattern materialized before him!
This pattern pulsed with dark radiance and released an extraordinary aura that none dared to face directly!
"Thousand mechanisms seal!"
With Joey Ebony’s shout, the pattern rapidly pressed forward and advanced!
"Whoosh!"
Countless patterns left no room for escape.
Their terrifying might was nearly sufficient to shatter the Void!
My expression grew grave, and I could no longer conceal my methods. I steadied my breathing and murmured, "I have no choice but to use that technique."
Initially intended for Vance Johansson, but right now I had no alternative.
I gathered all my power in my hands.
A strange energy began collecting on my palms.
Then purple flames wrapped around my hands!
The dantian energy within my body was rapidly pulled out and depleted.
In moments, the spiritual power in my body was drained, concentrating entirely in my palms!
"This technique is called Spiritual Fire Seal; only those who wield spiritual fire can employ it. But its strength is unrivaled," I said coldly.
"Come on, let me face the power of a half-step Martial Marquis directly!"
Along with my roar, the Spiritual Fire Seal before me took form!
It was a purple emblem that seemed to emerge from ancient times!
An image forged from the most potent Purple Spirit Fire in existence blazed on my palm!
"Go, Spiritual Fire Seal."
With just a gentle sweep of my palm, the world-destroying power erupted instantly!
