Chapter 222: Chapter 202: Seven Stars (Part 2)
"The plan succeeded. You can leave the rest to me."
It was Zhao Xuanqi’s voice.
Xiang Ji looked toward the source of the voice. He saw Zhao Xuanqi on all fours, while Hong Luan’s body was slumped in the corner like a rag doll.
Seeing this, his tense spirit finally relaxed.
Breaking Extreme Intent was all about the will to surpass one’s limits. The moment his spirit eased, the fatigue from forcibly unleashing his body’s potential surged like a tidal wave. His body went limp, its cells entering a state of self-preservation and dormancy. Xiang Ji could no longer support himself and instantly fainted.
Hm?
Hearing the voice, Yue Shu—who stood over two and a half meters tall, his wild hair flying and his eyes seeming to shoot out beams of light—halted his advance to finish off Xiang Ji. He whipped his head around to face the direction of the sound.
’Hong Luan was defeated this quickly?’
Yue Shu’s eyes narrowed slightly as he turned his entire body to face Zhao Xuanqi.
Both men, in order to forcibly manifest the quality of Harmony, had merged their entire spirit and aura with their bodies. There was no terrifying pressure emanating from them, but as their gazes locked, sparks seemed to crackle in the empty air between them.
Zhao Xuanqi could clearly see seven points of light shining on the man’s chest, as dazzling as seven stars. It was not a manifestation of his aura, but a genuine, faint glow.
The human body constantly radiates light that is imperceptible to the naked eye. This light is multicolored and changes according to a person’s physical health and mental state.
For most people, this bodily light cannot be perceived. Only certain masters of cultivation—experts of a high realm whose Spirit and Physical Ability are both incredibly powerful and intertwined—can produce a light visible to the naked eye.
The halos behind the heads of Buddha Immortal Gods in portraits, for example, are a depiction of this.
Yue Shu’s current state was the same. The reason a star-like phenomenon manifested on his chest was that the energy intensity in those seven spots was far greater than in the rest of his body, allowing it to manifest as a tangible light.
The Beidou Sect, named after the Big Dipper, naturally has a connection to the seven stars of the constellation. These seven points on his chest were the symbol of the Beidou Sect’s Secret Transmission.
In the Martial Dao of the Divine Land, the Beidou Sect was renowned for its valor. Legend has it that when the Great Powers invaded the Divine Land, the Beidou Army’s Military Commander, Yuan Tianhao, was just a young man. He charged into battle alone and single-handedly cut down thirty-eight of the allied forces’ top masters, forcing them into a temporary retreat. He made his name in that single battle, becoming a pillar of the court in the late Daqian Dynasty and earning the title of the fiercest general under heaven.
This showed the valor of the Beidou Sect’s Secret Transmission.
As they faced each other, the very air around them seemed to freeze.
Then.
SWOOSH!!
At almost the same instant, both figures shot forward, charging straight at each other without any feints or tricks.
On Yue Shu’s chest, the seven stars blazed with light.
The Seven-Star Life Palace erupted in unison. It was as if seven new energy-supplying organs had appeared inside his body, instantly flooding him with a terrifying amount of nourishment.
WHOOSH WHOOSH WHOOSH!!
The sound of displaced air was nearly deafening.
He thrust out a palm, his hand transforming. The terrifying Gang Qi swept across a dozen-meter radius, seemingly blanketing the heavens and earth and turning the world upside down.
On the other side, in the instant he exploded forward, Zhao Xuanqi’s body suddenly contracted to its absolute limit. His bones dislocated to provide maximum space for his muscles to coil. His body seemed to shrink by nearly half, his very spine folding inch by inch.
Then, at the moment of contact, the muscles all over his body abruptly unleashed their power with a terrifying sonic boom. At the same time, his Qi and Blood, the Power of the Viscera and Bowels, and more all surged, erupting in a single instant.
Although Zhao Xuanqi had no extra energy-supplying organs, he had achieved the Five Qi Chaoyuan realm through the Five Evils Technique. The power of his viscera and bowels alone was something even the Secret Transmissions of top-tier Schools could not match. Moreover, in his Qilin form, his body was further liberated and transformed, as if he had undergone an evolution. He was so powerful that even Hong Luan of the Vermilion Bird Sect could only be suppressed, ultimately suffering a miserable defeat!
ROAR!!
With the layered explosion of power, the airflow rushed upward like a pillar of fire, and his Gang Qi took the Form of a Qilin.
As his body unfurled, his muscles and joints coordinated perfectly, channeling power inch by inch to expand his strength to its absolute peak.
BOOM!!
Flesh and blood collided, and Gang Qi exploded. A crater a dozen meters wide instantly appeared in the ground, formed by the sheer pressure of the airflow.
THUD THUD THUD!!
And in that collision, a figure was forced back several steps. The one who retreated was actually Yue Shu!!
’How is this possible?!!’
Yue Shu’s pupils contracted, his expression extremely grim. His entire arm was trembling slightly.
’This man’s physical strength and explosive power are actually greater than mine, even with my Seven-Star Life Palace fully lit!’
He knew that even Xiang Ji at his absolute limit couldn’t have withstood a single palm strike from him with the Seven-Star Life Palace fully open and all seven energy-supplying organs operating!
This made him recall what Hong Luan had said.
’This man’s Flesh Body has reached an unbelievable level.’
’Looking at him now, I see it’s true. No wonder Hong Luan was defeated so miserably. That woman may be arrogant, but she’s extremely strong. Even I couldn’t guarantee a victory against her.’
"If you don’t use your full strength, you’ll die!!"
Zhao Xuanqi roared, his body coiling once more to gather power as he pressed his advantage.
’My full strength?’
Yue Shu took a deep breath, veins bulging on his skin.
The light from the seven stars on his chest instantly went out.
But this did not mean his power had diminished.
The stars had appeared on his chest because a massive amount of nourishment had accumulated in the seven special energy-supplying organs. Now, their disappearance meant that Yue Shu had mobilized all that nourishment, completely infusing it into his body.
Instantly mobilizing the power of the Seven-Star Life Palace to augment oneself—this was the strongest state of the Beidou Sect’s Secret Transmission.
Destiny-Defying Seven-Star Lamp!!
VMM!!
A halo of light appeared behind his head. It seemed pure white at first glance, but on closer inspection, it looked like the convergence of seven different colors of light, making him appear like a Divine Demon from a mural.
Infused with the power of the Seven-Star Life Palace, his Physical Ability skyrocketed, and the glow from his body solidified into a tangible luminescence.
BANG!!
He met Zhao Xuanqi’s attack once more, again charging straight forward with a single, open palm strike.
Infused with immense Physical Ability, his palm was wreathed in a visible, jade-like light.
ROAR!!
The Qilin Form reappeared. The two men’s Fist Techniques clashed once again, with nothing held back.
A violent tremor shook the area, and the ground sank further, but this time, neither of them took a single step back.
’Even after lighting the Seven-Star Lamp, I can only fight him to a standstill?!’
Yue Shu’s expression was incredibly grave, but in the next moment, something even more shocking happened.
His opponent’s rigid palm suddenly softened. While dissipating the Force of the blow, the bones and muscles undulated in a bizarre fashion. A terrifying wave of Dark Force formed invisibly, passing through his own palm and striking directly toward his heart meridian.
The switch from firm to soft was seamless. A Double Strength, overwhelming as a tidal surge.
THUD!
Under the assault of the Double Strength, Yue Shu’s body was abruptly forced back half a step.
Even after lighting the Seven-Star Lamp, he was once again at a disadvantage.
’His physical strength isn’t just immense, it carries an Overbearing Fury! And his control over his techniques is also beyond ordinary!’
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!!
Then, seizing the opportunity from his opponent’s half-step retreat, Zhao Xuanqi pressed forward again. His attacks fell like a torrential downpour, giving Yue Shu no chance to breathe.
Suppression! Suppression! Suppression!!
The clash of their valorous might created such a huge commotion that Zhao Yuan and Xie Yuan, still fighting on the other side, couldn’t help but be distracted by their battle.
’Yue Shu of the Beidou Sect is actually being suppressed?!’
Xie Yuan’s expression grew heavy. Hong Luan was severely injured and out of the fight. If something happened to Yue Shu, he alone would be unable to stand against both Zhao Yuan and Zhao Xuanqi.
Meanwhile, seeing the situation on Zhao Xuanqi’s side, Zhao Yuan, who was already at a disadvantage, changed his tactics. He began focusing on evasion and movement, preparing to stall for time until Zhao Xuanqi’s fight was decided. Once the two of them teamed up, Xie Yuan would be no match for them.
How could Xie Yuan not see Zhao Yuan’s plan? He couldn’t let his opponent stall for time.
DONG!!
He stomped his foot violently and, with both palms, pressed his thumbs against his own temples.
BOOM!!
Lightning erupted from his body, and bright red blood instantly streamed from his eyes.
The lightning circulating around him swirled and condensed in the air, forming what looked like a complex talisman.
Shenxiao Thunder Skill, Yingyuan Thunder Monarch Rune!
CRACKLE!
In an instant, the Thunder Rune did not attack Zhao Yuan. Instead, it merged into Xie Yuan’s own body.
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