Translator: Silavin
*Bang!*
In the span of a mere instant, the two forces collided with an eye-catching ferocity, crashing together with devastating impact.
*Boom!*
At the moment of collision, the world seemed to tremble. A towering wave of energy erupted from the point of contact, surging outward in devastating ripples. Under this energy wave, all ancient trees, flowers, grasses, and even rocks in its path were instantly annihilated into dust!
In this instant, Xia Baquan’s pupils suddenly contracted. He perceived something unexpected: the figure that should have been crushed with overwhelming force was not following his anticipated trajectory!
Under the giant sword’s oppression, Qin Yichen, trapped in his berserk state, suddenly regained a trace of consciousness. However, this fragment of awareness could not help him perceive external circumstances. What existed was oppressive force from all directions. Without the arm guards of the Myriad Dao Divine Armour, his formidable physical body, something he took great pride in, would not last even a single breath before being crushed to fragments!
Even with these arm guards protecting him, the oppressive force continued squeezing relentlessly. It seemed this pressure intended not merely to squash his flesh, but to destroy even the Yuan Energy within his body and his very Soul!
The shadow of death loomed over Qin Yichen’s consciousness!
Yet under this pressure, the berserk Qin Yichen suddenly became calm. His originally twisted face beneath the black mist transformed into solemn composure.
“Does the shackle of Martial Emperor Realm think it can restrain me for a lifetime? Break for me!” Within Qin Yichen’s heart, a violent roar resonated. The Spirit Body Technique was instantly driven to its utmost limit. The Yuan Energy within his body spun with frenzied intensity.
*Buzz…*
In this instant, the World Energy filling this space, saturated with murderous aura, surged into Qin Yichen’s body in an almost violent manner, causing the very space around him to twist and distort.
Inside Qin Yichen’s body, increasingly abundant Yuan Energy was compressed into liquid form, flooding into his Dantian. At a certain moment, the Yuan Energy in his Dantian finally reached a critical threshold!
*Boom!* The giant sword that had maintained crushing advantage suddenly began to slow its devastating descent!
“How is this possible!? A mere Commoner from a low-tier Imperial Dynasty. How could he possibly withstand this technique!?” Sensing his full-force attack showing signs of being blocked, Xia Baquan immediately roared in disbelief.
Even he himself could not possibly withstand this technique. Yet now, a mere youth from a low-tier Imperial Dynasty showed potential to block his full-force strike. How could he not be shocked?
However, regardless of his disbelief, the massive sword bearing the ancient giant elephant continued to slow. From the sword tip, he detected Qin Yichen’s aura climbing steadily!
“A lowly Commoner from an inferior Imperial Dynasty like you, how dare you compare yourself to me!> Die!”
Xia Baquan’s expression turned icy, his eyes reddening. The next instant, he bit his tongue, spraying a mouthful of Blood Essence onto the giant elephant before him.
*Roar!* With this Blood Essence sprayed forth, Xia Baquan’s already weakened aura instantly withered to its extreme. The giant elephant roared toward Heaven, and together with the giant sword, it radiated terrifying brilliant light!
*Boom!*
Violent energy waves expanded outward. Immediately, the barely slowed giant sword resumed its crushing descent.
“Is this all the strength you possess?” Watching the sword’s undiminished speed, a vicious glint flashed through Xia Baquan’s eyes. However, in the next instant, a voice that made his expression suddenly freeze clearly rang out.
At this moment, the world suddenly darkened. Almost visible to the naked eye, Yuan Energy rapidly condensed above the figure before the giant sword. That oppressive aura made one not dare to draw breath!
“Martial Emperor Realm!? You actually broke through at this moment!?”
Sensing this aura, completely different from the Martial King Realm, Xia Baquan cried out in shock.
However, before his voice even fell, the great sword bearing the ancient giant elephant suddenly halted in mid-air.
Simultaneously, the visible World Energy in the sky howled forth, pouring entirely into that figure shrouded in black mist.
“To deal with you, one punch is more than enough!”
Qin Yichen’s cold voice rang out again. Watching the giant sword frozen before him, his arm raised slightly. On that arm, the arm guard inscribed with mystical patterns flickered. Then, his arm struck out.
*Boom!* Under this plain punch, space twisted as though being torn apart forcibly!
*Crack!* Under this punch, the long giant sword suddenly trembled. Then, under Xia Baquan’s disbelieving gaze, fine cracks spread from the sword tip. His full-force attack, the giant sword, was on the verge of collapse!
“No! This is impossible!”
Seeing this scene, Xia Baquan went mad. Green light surged violently as he mobilized the last trace of Yuan Energy within his body, continuously pouring it into the giant sword.
“Hmph! Break!”
However, facing Xia Baquan’s desperate resistance, Qin Yichen merely snorted coldly. His arm shook, and a terrifying force expanded outward.
*Crack! Crack!*
With this force surging in, the cracks on the sword tip suddenly widened. Watching those fissures, fear finally emerged on Xia Baquan’s face!
He had not expected his full-force attack would cause Qin Yichen to break through to the Martial Emperor Realm, and furthermore cause him to be defeated by the latter!
Only now did he completely awaken to the reality that this youth from a low-tier Imperial Dynasty, whom the Sky Elephant Imperial Dynasty treated with contempt, possessed terrifying combat power.
However, this awakening came far too late!
*Bang!* Finally unable to withstand this extremely terrifying force, under Xia Baquan’s horrified gaze, it exploded. The ancient giant elephant together with his manifested giant sword shattered into countless light particles, causing a magnificent azure light rain to pour down from the sky.
Simultaneously, a terrifying Yuan Energy storm swept out from mid-air.
Violent winds raged, flying sand and stones filled the air, and even the ground trembled violently.
*Pff!*
The instant the giant sword exploded, Xia Baquan’s complexion turned instantly pale. A mouthful of fresh blood sprayed wildly from his mouth. His aura completely withered.
“I am a person of the Sky Elephant Imperial Dynasty! If you dare touch me, they will certainly fight you to the death!” At this moment, the previously arrogant Xia Baquan finally released a hoarse roar under the threat of death!
Silavin: Original Title – Breaking Through to Martial Emperor Realm