Chapter 503 - 513: Cyan Profound Destruction Dao

Almost everyone from the Celestial Profound Sect had arrived. From Danxuan Peak came Xi Yuheng and Sunx Shijun; from Cloud Conceal Peak, Lu Wushuang and Lu Shaoyou; from Absolute Peak, Hua Du and Sheng Ao. Although Sheng Ao’s injuries were mostly healed, his pupils still constricted slightly at the sight of Wen Qingye, a clear sign that the encounter had left a considerable shadow on his heart.

From Forget-Life Peak came Yum Baobao, Mingkong, and Tao Liuu. Life Peak had the fewest attendees, most of whom had low cultivation. From Chaotian Peak were Chu Bufan, Tangg Jin, Nie Shuang, and Mo Qing. From Purple Bamboo Peak came Yann Chuxue, Gao Yang, Huang Zishan, Nangong Xin, and several other female disciples with fairly high cultivation.

For some reason, Nangong Xin found herself paying close attention to any news about Wen Qingye. It wasn’t romantic affection, she felt; it was more complicated. It seemed to be simple curiosity—curiosity about what Wen Qingye had actually done, how much his power had grown, and how much the gap between them had widened.

It was as if she could see in him many things she had never seen before.

Ji Hai looked ahead and said in a low voice, "Zhilin, how is your disciple’s strength? Cai Tianyuan is a genius ranked twenty-fourth on the Cyan Cloud List, and he’s always been very consistent. He’s the hope of the entire Three Realms Sect, with a limitless future."

Zhang Zhilin took a deep breath, his fists clenched. He suppressed his emotions and said, "Since he agreed to this, he must be confident. I can only choose to believe in him. There’s no other way."

Ji Hai caught a glimpse of Zhang Zhilin’s clenched fists out of the corner of his eye and said no more.

Xia Qianhe looked at the Jade Pendant in his hand and muttered to himself, ’In the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, Wen Qingye will be down there to keep you company. Don’t be impatient, Liu.’

"I think that’s just wishful thinking," Qii Yue, who was standing closest to Xia Qianhe, said quietly after a moment of silence.

Hua Lie’s brow furrowed. "Why? Does Brother Qii have that much confidence in Wen Qingye?"

Qii Yue sighed and said, "Let’s just wait and see."

At that moment, they all raised their heads, their eyes fixed on Wen Qingye and Cai Tianyuan in front of them.

And amid the clamor, on the Three Pristine Platform, Cai Tianyuan regarded Wen Qingye with an indifferent gaze. His thin lips then curled into a smile that didn’t quite reach his eyes.

"You do have some nerve, Wen Qingye."

Wen Qingye smiled faintly, completely unafraid of Cai Tianyuan’s blade-sharp eyes. He said in a clear voice, "When one’s heart is clear before heaven and earth, there is nothing to fear."

Cai Tianyuan gave a noncommittal nod. "You’re not wrong. But regardless of the reason, you shouldn’t have killed my Junior Brother Xia."

Wen Qingye shook his head. "I didn’t kill him; I was saving him. If all goes as expected, he should be waking up soon."

"It’s not that I don’t believe you," Cai Tianyuan said coldly, his gaze as sharp as a blade. "It’s that no one believes you. Soon? How soon is that? Can you tell me?"

Wen Qingye tilted his head back and chuckled humorlessly. "You’ve probably already buried Xia Liu by now. What a shame. It seems I saved his life for nothing."

Cai Tianyuan said with a hint of impatience, "Alright, enough nonsense. This is a life-and-death match; the sooner it ends, the better. I only have the time it takes for one incense stick to burn, so I can’t waste it on idle chatter with you."

As Cai Tianyuan’s voice fell, the vigorous Primordial Qi of a Destruction Realm Ninth Layer Heaven expert erupted from his body like a storm. That powerful pressure, like a tidal wave, surged toward Wen Qingye in successive waves.

If an ordinary Martial Artist at the Destruction Realm Sixth Layer Heaven had encountered this pressure, their own strength would have been greatly diminished by the sheer intimidation. But Wen Qingye’s dark eyes showed no fear; they remained as calm as still water.

Wen Qingye’s eyes lit up slightly. In an instant, a boundless aura surged forth, blasting Cai Tianyuan’s tidal wave-like pressure back.

The surrounding Primordial Qi, crushed by Wen Qingye’s aura, formed white hurricanes that spun continuously, stirring up the very world around them.

His body seemed to be projected against the distant skyline, growing larger and larger.

Wen Qingye had unleashed the Overlord Law to its fullest, displaying it for all to see.

The crowd beside the Three Pristine Platform was deeply shaken by the sight. ’This Wen Qingye has such a powerful aura!’

"A mere Destruction Realm Sixth Layer Heaven cultivation. You’re not going to defy the heavens with that."

Cai Tianyuan bit the tip of his tongue and sneered. Without further hesitation, he slapped the body of his spear. A bolt of Primordial Qi swept out, resembling a ferocious black python as it charged at Wen Qingye.

This Spear Qi carried the Small Transformation Technique of the Three Realms Sect’s Cyan Profound Destruction Dao.

The Cyan Profound Destruction Dao was one of the Three Thousand Great Dao, ranked one thousand nine hundred and twenty-seventh. It was fast to cultivate, and its power was extraordinary.

Wen Qingye reached his right hand behind his back and grabbed the Bladeless Heavy Sword. The moment his palm touched it, it was as if a mountain had appeared above the Three Pristine Platform, pressing down with immense weight.

The one who felt it most deeply was Cai Tianyuan. His eyes narrowed. Wen Qingye’s Heavy Sword swung through the air. It didn’t look fast, but the strike was deceptively quick, utterly ruthless, and unerringly precise.

The Bladeless Heavy Sword, without a hint of flourish, chopped directly at the black python’s vital spot.

BANG!

Struck by the massive sword, the black python made of Primordial Qi faltered for an instant before completely dissipating into the world.

When Cai Tianyuan saw his casual, probing strike so easily blocked, a cold light flashed in his eyes. His body jolted as he channeled his vast Primordial Qi into his Long Spear, then charged directly at Wen Qingye, spearpoint first.

The Yellow Rhyme Color spear tip spun with a spiraling force, its power building from shallow to deep, granting it immense penetrating and destructive might.

Wen Qingye saw the yellow light rushing toward him. Before he could get a clear look, he instinctively raised the Bladeless Heavy Sword to block.

DONG!

Cai Tianyuan’s spear tip slammed into the Sword Body of Wen Qingye’s weapon. A shockwave rippled through the air, and the ground beneath their feet began to tremble violently, shaking without end.

Wen Qingye was forced back, only stopping after retreating about ten steps.

As for Cai Tianyuan, his face suddenly went pale. The tip of his spear began to tremble wildly. With a flick of his arm, he swung the spear continuously, dispersing the massive force that felt as if it weighed tens of thousands of pounds.

"Such powerful force. That last exchange is enough to prove you’re truly skilled. But I have to tell you, in the face of absolute power, all these tricks of yours are just child’s play."

Cai Tianyuan spoke in a deep voice. The force from Wen Qingye’s Rock Law had caught him off guard, almost making him lose face. Because of this, a sinister rage began to burn within him.