Translator: Silavin
This heart-shaking spectacle proved far too terrifying. Below the duelling platform, the faces of the crowd transformed with dramatic intensity.
To lift such a massive section of the platform… just how formidable must Qin Yichen’s Spiritual Energy be? Most crucially, while Spiritual Energy could manipulate objects from a distance, this required not merely raw power but profound mastery of Spiritual Energy itself!
“An Earth Grade Alchemist!” Below the duelling platform, this honourable title flashed through the minds of countless Outer Disciples.
Alchemists commanded reverence wherever they went, and Brilliant Sky Sacred Land proved no exception to this. Among the Four Halls of the Outer Sect, Southern Brilliant Hall stood as the most formidable. Outer Disciples rarely ventured inside without cause. Since Alchemists possessed eccentric temperaments, offending one carelessly could cause them to unleash their terrifying influence, leaving the transgressor overwhelmed!
Yet this Early Stage Martial Emperor was actually an Earth Grade Alchemist. This revelation filled everyone with astonishment.
“*Phew…* Since this guy has revealed his identity. Yi Buyan shouldn’t press him too harshly now.”
At that moment, from one side of the Battle Hall, Dong Yu finally arrived. Witnessing this scene, inexplicable relief washed through him.
“An Earth Grade Alchemist?”
Sensing that vast, obscure undulation, surprise flickered through Yi Buyan’s eyes. However, his offensive had already been unleashed. He could not possibly recall it now!
Moreover, Qin Yichen had proactively requested signing a Death Waiver. Even if he died at Yi Buyan’s hands, Yi Buyan could cleanly deflect all responsibility.
Furthermore, a single Earth Grade Alchemist was not indispensable within the Sacred Land. Even the Southern Brilliant Hall Manager, considering his status, would likely not trouble him!
What Yi Buyan fundamentally failed to comprehend was Qin Yichen’s position in Dong Yu’s heart. Similarly, Dong Yu had underestimated the depth of conflict between them.
*Rumble…* Under countless watchful gazes, that massive section of square flooring shot forth carrying an astonishing shadow. Under Qin Yichen’s control, it crashed violently against that crimson meteor.
*Bang!*
An earth-shaking explosion reverberated. Countless fragments mixed with flames scattered outwards like brilliant yet extraordinarily fireworks!
“You think this can block my technique? Too naive!” Yi Buyan laughed lightly, his voice brimming with absolute confidence!
*Rumble!* Immediately, through that sky-filling debris, a crimson meteor rapidly penetrated, its momentum undiminished as it crashed furiously towards Qin Yichen.
Though blocked, that enormous meteor had diminished considerably, even its flames dimming somewhat.
Nevertheless, everyone understood it still possessed the power to crush Peak Stage Martial Emperors!
*Swoosh!*
While the crowd remained astounded, a black beam suddenly shot skyward. Then, under countless shocked gazes, it collided directly with that crimson meteor.
“What is that?!”
Watching that black beam, numerous pupils contracted sharply. From within that dark energy, they distinctly sensed a bone-chilling sensation. Through the black energy, they could vaguely discern the figure within was unmistakably Qin Yichen!
Relying purely on his own Physique, condensing eight stacks of force was the limit without any major backlash. But eight stacks of force was clearly not enough to withstand this strike.
At the final moment, Qin Yichen cast aside all concerns, directly summoning his Myriad Dao Divine Armour arm guards, forcibly condensing the ultimate nine stacks of force!
These stacks of force were not merely simple additions. It multiplied exponentially with each stack!
“Nine stacks! Break!” Qin Yichen roared inwardly as heart-palpitating power erupted from beneath his fist.
[The Peak Stage Martial Emperor Realm means nothing! Break! Break! Break!] In that instant, Qin Yichen’s fist thundered forth. Immediately, the air within ten metres before him compressed violently, exploding. The black beam collided ferociously with that crimson meteor under countless shocked gazes.
*Bang!*
At that moment, everyone’s ears rang from the massive explosion. Heaven and Earth seemed to tremble.
Then the crowd witnessed a devastating ripple sweep outward from their collision point. Under this ripple, all fragments, even dust itself, dissolved into nothingness!
*Argh…*
In that instant, Yi Buyan in the distance actually grunted, retreating two steps.
Witnessing this scene, the entire Battle Hall fell into dead silence. Everyone’s eyes filled completely with astonishment. Yi Buyan, towering in their hearts, had his unreserved strike blocked!
“Damn it, how is this possible? How could a mere Early Stage Martial Emperor block my Meteoric Heaven Splitting Palm?!”
Yi Buyan’s chest heaved violently. After a moment, he finally suppressed his churning blood and Yuan Energy. His expression thoroughly darkened as he raised his head, gazing towards that storm’s centre.
Under countless gazes, the originally indestructible duelling platform now lay crisscrossed with ravines, covered in scattered rubble throughout its entirety!
At the storm’s epicentre, an enormous crater appeared.
Under countless watchful eyes, the storm’s aftermath gradually dispersed, revealing a slender figure in everyone’s vision.
That figure was unmistakably Qin Yichen!
Qin Yichen’s face showed pallor. He covered his mouth, coughing dryly as blood sprayed forth, dripping down his palm.
That previous attack held powerful enough to crush Peak Stage Martial Emperors. Yet, it had been blocked by him. Still, the impact shook his internal organs until they trembled.
“*Cough, cough.* So this is the so-called Peak Stage Martial Emperor Realm? It’s nothing more than this!”
Qin Yichen wiped away the blood traces. That remaining smear at his mouth proved shocking to behold. He slowly raised his head, gazing towards Yi Buyan in the distance. His cold yet proud voice resonated throughout the space.
This brief utterance, its arrogance moved countless hearts.
Yet in that moment, not one person spoke words of mockery!
With only the Early Stage Martial Emperor Realm cultivation, he had forcibly withstood Yi Buyan’s earth shattering strike… this had earned countless people’s recognition! Even the Peak Stage Martial Emperors present dared not claim they would fare better than him in receiving this strike!
“Amazing!” Those several new Disciples grew so excited they nearly shed tears. Who said newcomers must behave cautiously, enduring bullying at will?!