Heaven-Dominating Martial Emperor

Under normal circumstances, with his current strength, dealing with a cultivator at the peak of the Divine Might Realm wouldn’t be child’s play, but it would be far from difficult.

However, after his opponent summoned a Void-Level Spiritual Treasure, his combat prowess had soared to an entirely different level.

’He could probably even hold his own for a while against a true Void Realm expert.’

Of course, Ye Chen was confident that if the battle dragged on, he would be the one to emerge victorious in the end!

This was simply because his cultivation level was still rising.

After this round of exchanges, he had already broken through the Fourth Layer of the Divinity Transformation Realm, reaching the Fifth Layer.

And this momentum showed no signs of weakening.

The power of the Saintly Fire of Creation was astonishing beyond imagination. It had completely unlocked his full potential, and the rise in his cultivation seemed unstoppable.

Even Ye Chen himself couldn’t predict how high his power would climb before it finally stopped.

Meanwhile, Yu Lingzi charged with his sword once more. Sword Qi surged forth, like a great tide sweeping across the land and overwhelming the surrounding void.

Tan Jingyu activated the Flowing Light Lamp, its boundless spatial power once again sealing the void around Ye Chen. Ye Chen felt as if he were trapped in a mire, unable to move an inch.

As the torrent of sword light bore down on him, Ye Chen found himself bound by the surrounding space, unable to even lift his sword.

BOOM!

The Jasper Gold Seal sent out concentric, ripple-like waves, shattering the spatial lock. With a backhand stroke, Ye Chen swung his sword and parried Yu Lingzi’s attack.

Zixu Shangren attacked like a fierce tiger, brandishing the Seven Evils Cold Gold Spear. Its Evil Qi was suffocating, and he wore a ferocious expression, as if he intended to pierce the very heavens. His sharp spear strikes relentlessly targeted the openings in Ye Chen’s defense.

Ye Chen drove Yu Lingzi back with one slash, then blocked the Seven Evils Cold Gold Spear with another.

In the blink of an eye, they had already exchanged over a hundred blows. Each collision sent out staggering shockwaves, the sheer power of their exchange altering the very color of the sky and shaking the earth.

SWISH!

Tan Jingyu’s gaze turned icy. He extended a finger and lightly tapped the Flowing Light Lamp before him. Instantly, countless streams of light shot out like ropes, trying to ensnare Ye Chen by the neck.

After blocking the Seven Evils Cold Gold Spear, Ye Chen flicked his finger. An eerie, blood-red flame shot out and landed on the ropes woven from spatial power, instantly causing a thunderous explosion.

The ropes were destroyed, and the Red Lotus Karma Fire was neutralized, dissolving into a shower of light that scattered in all directions.

The battle seemed to be a stalemate, but in truth, Ye Chen was on the back foot.

However, the trio’s advantage wasn’t overwhelming; it was clear they couldn’t defeat Ye Chen anytime soon.

And as Ye Chen’s strength continued to soar, it was only a matter of time before he turned the tables.

BOOM!

A terrifying torrent of Spiritual Power erupted into the sky. Ye Chen had broken through to the Sixth Layer of the Divinity Transformation Realm!

At that moment, a brilliant divine light shone in his eyes. He looked as majestic and imposing as a young god descending to the mortal realm.

”He broke through again?”

The sight caused the expressions of Tan Jingyu, Zixu Shangren, and Yu Lingzi to change drastically.

Despite their all-out assault, Ye Chen not only showed no signs of injury, but his strength was actually increasing. How could they accept this?

Furthermore, Ye Chen’s aura was far more terrifying than that of an ordinary Divinity Transformation Realm cultivator. Even they felt a tremor of fear; the immense pressure made their skin tighten in apprehension.

’Looks like it’s time to end this.’

Ye Chen savored the changes in his strength. Then, his burning gaze landed on the distant Yu Lingzi.

Yu Lingzi froze. Caught in Ye Chen’s stare, he felt a palpable sense of danger.

”I’ll start with you!”

Ye Chen lunged, his Cangming Sword erupting with brilliant purple light. In an instant, a torrent of Sword Qi enveloped Yu Lingzi.

Yu Lingzi’s brow furrowed. He was annoyed. ’Does this brat think I’m the weakest of the three?’

Unwilling to be outdone, he met Ye Chen’s attack with a sword skill of his own.

But after less than three exchanges, the webbing of his sword hand went numb, and several bloody gashes appeared on his body—wounds caused by the ricocheting Sword Qi!

Now that Ye Chen had reached the Sixth Layer of the Divinity Transformation Realm and was reacclimating to his former peak condition, the combat prowess he displayed grew ever more astonishing. Yu Lingzi could barely hold on.

In truth, after obtaining the Saintly Fire of Creation, Ye Chen’s combat prowess within any given realm had already risen by a whole level—to say nothing of the fact he had just broken through.

If Yu Lingzi hadn’t been protected by the Profound Mirror Treasure Record, he likely would have been slain by Ye Chen long ago!

SWISH!

SWISH!

SWISH!

...

Countless strands of Sword Qi flew out like a fine drizzle, densely enveloping Yu Lingzi.

Innumerable gashes instantly appeared all over his body, some so deep the bone was visible. The pain was excruciating, and fresh blood dyed his white robes crimson, creating a brutal, tragic sight.

”GET OFF ME!!!”

Enraged, Yu Lingzi unleashed the full might of his Profound Mirror Treasure Record. The brilliant silver light of the Void-Level Spiritual Treasure coalesced before him, transforming into a torrent that blasted toward Ye Chen.

Nearby, Tan Jingyu and Zixu Shangren did not stand idle. One activated his Flowing Light Lamp while the other brandished his Seven Evils Cold Gold Spear, both launching lethal attacks at Ye Chen.

Facing the combined assault of all three, Ye Chen’s expression remained unchanged. He summoned the Chaos Prison-Suppressing Cauldron to absorb all the silver light from the Flowing Light Lamp and used the Ancient God Order to block Zixu Shangren’s Seven Evils Cold Gold Spear.

The Ancient God Order shuddered but showed no signs of damage.

This was further proof of its extraordinary nature—it could even block a Void-Level Spiritual Treasure like the Seven Evils Cold Gold Spear.

In a flash, Ye Chen used the spatial power of the Jasper Gold Seal to intercept the Profound Mirror Treasure Record, then slashed out with his sword.

Yu Lingzi raised his sword to block but was ultimately unable to withstand the blow. His longsword was sent flying, leaving him wide open.

SWISH!

Seizing the opportunity, Ye Chen’s Cangming Sword became an ethereal purple blur that pierced straight through Yu Lingzi’s chest.

”Junior Brother!”

Seeing this, Zixu Shangren’s eyes looked as if they would split from fury. Tan Jingyu cried out in shock and anger, his cultivation flaring with even more terrifying violence.

”I...”

Yu Lingzi opened his mouth, as if to say something more.

But he couldn’t.

The Sword Qi infused in the Cangming Sword had already destroyed all of his internal organs.

His physical body was utterly shredded. His Divine Soul attempted to flee, only to be sucked away by the Soul-Catching Lamp.

And so, Yu Lingzi fell at Ye Chen’s hands. The Spiritual Treasure he left behind was claimed by Ye Chen as well.

At that very moment, Ye Chen’s cultivation advanced once more, breaking through to the Seventh Layer of the Divinity Transformation Realm!

BOOM!

As he broke through, the Spiritual Power from the surrounding world surged into him.