Chapter 803 - 796: The Lit Candle

Chapter 803: Chapter 796: The Lit Candle

However, Qingling·Divine Intent was not Nirut, after all. His power was far above Nirut’s.

The moment his body was pulled away and the falcon’s cry rang out, he realized something was wrong.

Although his body had deviated from its trajectory and couldn’t be instantly turned back, as someone who had mastered Techniques, his manipulation of Energy was incredibly powerful. His Energy circulation couldn’t be easily led astray by Zhou Yuanjue like Nirut’s had been.

The instant Zhou Yuanjue’s falcon-cry thrust reached his chest, the two giant hammers in his hands quickly vanished. The Hundred Weapons Sacred Lotus swiftly morphed into a suit of armor, solidifying over his chest.

Though he couldn’t manifest Domain variations with the armor, the sheer protection provided by the Hundred Weapons Sacred Lotus alone was already terrifying.

Yet, even so.

SSHRRIP!!

The terrifying destructive power of Zhou Yuanjue’s falcon-cry Cunning Hand still instantly pierced through the pristine white armor, driving deep into Qingling’s chest.

Pale gold blood flowed down from the wound on his chest.

Qingling·Divine Intent was injured.

The crowd erupted in an uproar, but Qingling remained completely oblivious. His expression didn’t change at all, as if he were immersed in a wondrous state.

All of his Spirit was solely focused on the battle.

SCREEE!!

Zhou Yuanjue’s relentless, continuous thrusts followed immediately after.

Short swords! Long spikes! Sleeve blades!

Qingling·Divine Intent rapidly switched between multiple weapons. This time, surprisingly, he didn’t use the few weapon abilities he was most proficient in—the ones he had already fully integrated with his Technique Domain variations. Instead, he executed many weapon forms he had never used before.

He had realized that Zhou Yuanjue seemed to have seen through the variations of his most adept weapon forms, even making targeted adjustments to counter his Domain variations.

It was already impossible to defeat his opponent using those forms again.

No matter how hard it was to understand how his opponent had achieved this, he knew he had to accept the reality.

He had to make a change; otherwise, he would definitely end up defeated!

"I am a successor of the Divine Profound Race, possessing an ability like the Hundred Weapons Sacred Lotus! Even if I lose my most proficient weapons, I can still develop ways to wield other weapons and defeat my opponent!

"He can do the impossible, and so can I!!" he thought.

SWISH SWISH SWISH SWISH SWISH!!

The two exchanged blows back and forth. The fight appeared incredibly fierce, but both of their eyes were equally heavy and calm.

This wasn’t just a duel; it was an opportunity.

A formidable opponent was the best whetstone.

This time, in their clash, Qingling fell to a disadvantage. He was on the defensive for most of the time. Zhou Yuanjue’s attacks slashed open wound after wound on his body, sending pale gold blood flying.

The tide of the battle seemed to have completely reversed.

Outside the battlefield, there was total silence. It looked as if Qingling·Divine Intent was about to lose.

Was this unheard-of fellow really going to defeat all formidable enemies and claim the final reward?

"If this continues, Qingling is really going to lose," the Evil Dragon Life said in a deep voice.

A Sacred Lotus member said softly, "No. This guy is also changing and improving. He is indeed a genius. Zhou Yuanjue is using him to hone himself, but isn’t he also using Zhou Yuanjue to force out his own potential?

"His Hundred Weapons Sacred Lotus is becoming increasingly proficient. After this battle, no matter the outcome, his mastery over the Hundred Weapons Sacred Lotus will take a step further.

"Not to mention..."

Within the battlefield, the situation was gradually changing.

Qingling’s transitions between various weapons became increasingly fluid, and the injuries he sustained during their clashes started to decrease.

He had abandoned his most adept weapon forms in favor of developing other, less familiar weapons. Although he lost his Domain advantage, the truly ever-changing nature of the Hundred Weapons Sacred Lotus was fully unleashed. Even someone as strong as Zhou Yuanjue could no longer completely see through his opponent’s attacks at this moment!

For a time, the two sides actually seemed to become more and more evenly matched.

As their clashes and collisions continued, their eyes grew brighter and brighter. Their gazes intertwined, and a hint of a smile gradually appeared on both of their lips at the same time.

A mutual sense of respect.

This was the first time Qingling had encountered an opponent whose Technique Talent and abilities achieved complete transcendence over his own.

And it was also the first time Zhou Yuanjue had met an existence like Qingling, someone who could constantly perfect himself in a desperate situation to turn the tide.

Both of them were true geniuses.

Clashing! Bleeding! Honing! Shining!

The fire in Zhou Yuanjue’s heart was completely ignited. His Spirit was fully concentrated. His flesh, life force, Energy, Spirit, and even the essence of his life formed a perfect resonance.

These elements blended together, as if twisted into a single wick.

A Dharma Sect that had once guided his path and occupied an important position in his journey on the Martial Dao—the Lamp Burning Technique—slowly surfaced in his mind once again.

The Forging Technique and the Lamp Burning Technique seemed to have different forms of expression, but in reality, their essential cores were completely identical.

The Forging Technique used a state of resonance to temper the essence of life and eliminate impurities.

The Lamp Burning Technique focused everything into a single point, ignited it through resonance, and used the scorching firelight to burn away all impurities.

At this very moment, Zhou Yuanjue was using the Lamp Burning Technique to replace the essential core of the Forging Technique.

Lighting the lamp mid-battle to achieve his own transformation.

Both sides were immersed in a peculiar state, but Zhou Yuanjue was undoubtedly growing faster.

Unknowingly, a wisp of firelight had already ignited the wick that blended everything together, lighting up a candle flame.

FWOOSH FWOOSH!!

Clusters of flames flared up from his body during the collisions, eventually covering him entirely.

His Blood Jade-colored body became increasingly translucent, as beautiful as a work of art. An intensely peculiar sensation radiated from within him.

RUMBLE!! RUMBLE!!

The surrounding Energy vibrated. This burst of flames actually followed the Energy connection between the two and ignited onto Qingling’s body.

This caused his expression to drastically change.

"This is..."

Seeing this, the Evil Dragon Life’s expression also changed slightly.

"The Essential True Fire? The flames that only appear when breaking through the Transformation Boundary to burn away impurities in the essence?"

The Sacred Lotus member’s expression also flickered.

Could it be that this kid’s Forging Technique of the First layer Transformation Boundary had broken its limits, actually triggering this kind of flame mid-battle?

"It seems Qingling is bound to lose," the Evil Dragon Life said with a bitter smile. Seeing this flame, he seemed to have already anticipated Qingling’s fate.

If not for entering that extreme state of resonance and breakthrough, this flame would be the most violent poison to any living organism. After all, the original intent of the Forging Technique was to be a move meant for suicide and release.