Chapter 2214: Chapter 2215: The Marvel of the Xuanhuang Physique
Last time, Taiyi joined forces with Stone Demon Lord and the Wanderer to take him down, and Ye Qiu held a grudge in his heart, thinking that one day, he would certainly pay it back.
That day has come, right before his eyes.
As soon as they clashed, Ye Qiu could sense that the current Taiyi was different from before, as if he had taken another step forward in mastering his strength.
Previously, Taiyi’s power, though formidable and domineering, possessed an overbearing momentum.
But now, Taiyi had tempered that dominance, transforming it into a gentle, subtle strength, like silent rain nourishing the earth.
No wonder the Beast God reminded him several times that Taiyi, the Saint Heir, was not an ordinary Supreme Saint; he had already taken a step further in this domain.
Just this level of control over power, mastering it to the smallest detail, was not to be underestimated.
It was almost approaching absolute control.
A martial artist, whether in body or core, inherently contains strength. However, ordinary people, despite being able to utilize their strength, in strict terms, do not access the full extent of it, as there are hidden powers they cannot summon.
But Taiyi was different; he could now perfectly control his power, even mastering each strike’s force so meticulously that if it missed, he could retract it instantly, minimizing energy loss.
"Merely controlling power, so what? I’m not inferior to you." Ye Qiu thought calmly. What Taiyi could do, he too could achieve.
Although he had comprehended this control over power during his retreat, it wouldn’t be easy for Taiyi to surpass him on this front.
Taiyi realized this as well. He managed his power expertly, but Ye Qiu was not lacking and often counterattacked with the same finesse, creating a dynamic exchange.
"Hmph, are you trying to imitate me? Then let’s see if you can also learn this from me." Taiyi sneered in his heart. When he attacked again, it wasn’t just about skillful control but his attack techniques also began to change.
When strength and technique combined, it was like a chemical reaction, forming a unique style of attack.
It seemed gentle like flowing water, yet maintained terrifying destructive power.
This was the frightening aspect of Taiyi!
Beneath the battle platform, the Beast God and Luo Fu frowned. Taiyi’s change in attack style made them instantly perceive the shift on the battlefield, even if obscured by a light screen; as Supreme Saints, they could sense the aura.
"Little Ye Zi is in danger," the Beast God said.
"Will the young master be in life-threatening danger?" Jin Shanshun and Qin Feng worried for Ye Qiu and asked urgently.
The Beast God had a complex expression: "It’s hard to say. I was defeated under such an attack. His attacks are watertight, and evading just a bit would still injure you."
"How do you break it?" Qin Feng asked.
The Beast God smiled bitterly: "If I knew how, I wouldn’t have lost to him."
Upon hearing this, Qin Feng and Jin Shanshun grew more anxious for Ye Qiu and immediately turned to Luo Fu, hoping for his insight.
"In such duels, life and death can split with a single move. What seems like a simple move hides countless variations. I don’t know what Brother Ye would do because even if it were me, I wouldn’t know how I’d react if I were involved."
Well then, the answers from two Supreme Saints were uncertain, highlighting just how unique and treacherous Taiyi’s attacks were.
Amidst the crowd, Stone Demon Lord and the Wanderer were also watching the duel.
Compared to others, they had a deeper understanding of Ye Qiu and Taiyi’s strength.
After all, they had both faced Ye Qiu and witnessed Taiyi in combat.
Yet at this moment, they were more surprised by Taiyi’s transformation.
After the end of the demon tide, when Taiyi, the Saint Heir, came out of seclusion, his aura spoke of an inexplicable change.
Though unspeakable, it undoubtedly felt different from before.
"This guy has merged his experiences fighting with Emperor-level demons into himself, forming something unique. His talent is truly terrifying," said the Stone Demon Lord.
Although unwilling to admit it, he had to say Taiyi was definitely superior. Though they both fought abyssal demons, Stone Demon Lord had not made such progress after the demon tide.
"Taiyi is formidable, and Ye Qiu is no simpler. Why could he obtain so many demon cores? I think this duel will reveal the truth," the Wanderer said.
He knew Taiyi was monstrously talented, but to have survived in such dire straits and return to the ancient city, wasn’t Ye Qiu an even greater marvel?
The Wanderer was truly curious about how Ye Qiu had accomplished it and hoped the duel would provide insights.
"Do you believe Ye Qiu is stronger?" This surprised the Stone Demon Lord.
The Wanderer didn’t give a direct answer but said, "You and I both faced him. Whether he can defeat Taiyi, you should have some idea. That duel then, without that powerhouse’s intervention, the final victor should have been Ye Qiu."
The Stone Demon Lord was stunned, recalling the scene where the three of them teamed up to encircle Ye Qiu. Then he and the Wanderer had both withdrawn, leaving Ye Qiu and Taiyi dueling. At the last moment, Taiyi severed his soul arm, suffered severe injury, and Ye Qiu’s power was exhausted. At that point, the Hongyuan Holy Son and a high-level celestial being appeared, breaking the scene.
Yet under such circumstances, Ye Qiu wasn’t eliminated. Instead, he escaped.
In such a comparison, indeed, Ye Qiu prevailed.
Moreover, even when the three of them joined hands, Ye Qiu managed to win, so who was stronger was already evident.
However, it wasn’t the same as before; they had withstood the demon tide, and if it were to happen again, the outcome might change.
On the life-and-death battle platform.
Taiyi the Saint Heir merged strength and skill into one, pushing his attack power to the extreme.
He believed wholeheartedly that this time, he would wash away past shame and avenge his dismemberment by Ye Qiu in front of everyone.
Faced with Taiyi’s tricky attack, Ye Qiu took no special actions, merely blocking it in the simplest, most direct way.
Even if it wasn’t blocked, his expression barely changed, allowing the attack to hit him.
"It’s over!"
Taiyi the Saint Heir suddenly concentrated all his strength at one point, and upon contact with Ye Qiu’s body, it exploded.
Boom!
At this moment, it was like a volcanic eruption, bursting forth in an instant.
Facing Taiyi’s suddenly and fully unleashed strike, a hint of danger appeared on Ye Qiu’s face.
Taiyi the Saint Heir thought he was seeing things and sneered, thinking it was just a trick.
Yet the next second, he was stunned.
In the instant his attack exploded, not only did blood not flow from Ye Qiu, but his body seemed to turn into water, or mist, gently undulating and floating.
The attack vanished, and Ye Qiu was untouched!
Taiyi the Saint Heir was horrified, an expression of disbelief on his face.
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