Invincible Beyond Heavens: Cultivating With A Broken EXP System

Drawing in a deep breath, Li Yun began circulating the top grade mortal rank cultivation art Sun Refining Art at the ninth layer. In an instant, surging chaos qi burst forth from his body like a furious tide.

Within a radius of several hundred meters, chaos qi rolled and spread in every direction, vast and overwhelming. Waves of terrifying energy fluctuations rippled outward without pause, as if an unseen ocean were churning violently beneath the arena.

“This qi is far too vast and powerful!”

“Didn’t they say Li Yun only has Xiantian Realm first level cultivation? Even a Xiantian Realm fifth level expert might not possess qi this majestic!”

“Could this guy have been deliberately hiding his strength all along?”

“That’s impossible. When the trial ended, all four Peak Heads were present. If Li Yun had been concealing his cultivation, they would have noticed it. Since they said nothing, it means he truly is only at the first level of Xiantian Realm. No matter how exceptional he is, he could never deceive the Four Peak Heads!”

“Then how do you explain this kind of qi?”

“This…”

As Li Yun released his aura, shock instantly swept through the crowd. Disbelief filled the faces of the Martial Ascension Gate disciples watching the battle, as though they had witnessed something utterly unnatural.

A martial artist at the first level of the Xiantian Realm, yet possessing qi more majestic than that of a fifth level Xiantian expert, was a sight so absurd that it felt no different from seeing a ghost.

In truth, part of their reasoning was correct. Under normal circumstances, even if Li Yun’s combat power was astonishing, his cultivation alone should never have allowed him to release qi of such magnitude. Yet he had done exactly that, leaving only one explanation.

It was because of chaos qi.

Even before possessing chaos qi, Li Yun’s qi had already been abnormally pure. With three cultivation arts circulating simultaneously, his qi output had always been far stronger than that of ordinary cultivators. Now, however, his qi had transformed into chaos qi, whose purity was on an entirely different level.

When such qi was released while circulating a top grade mortal rank cultivation art at the ninth layer, the result was naturally overwhelming.

That was why Li Yun, despite having only Xiantian Realm first level cultivation, could unleash qi so vast and domineering that even a Xiantian Realm fifth level expert could not compare.

“Burning Dragon Fist!”

As the vast qi continued to surge, Li Yun unleashed the high grade mortal rank fist art Burning Dragon Fist, which he had already mastered to the stage of true meaning.

In an instant, the majestic qi swirling around him rushed toward his right arm. It condensed at terrifying speed, then erupted into blazing crimson flames. Those flames twisted and coiled, taking the shape of a fierce fire dragon that wrapped tightly around his arm, its presence domineering and violent.

At that moment, the pressure radiating from Li Yun rose sharply once again, no longer merely oppressive but scorching, as waves of intense heat rolled outward.

“Take this!”

Li Yun roared as he drove his fist forward. The blazing dragon coiled around his arm let out a silent howl as his punch smashed straight toward the surging mountain and river.

Boom!

The two attacks collided head-on.

Flames and violent winds exploded outward in a deafening roar. A terrifying qi storm burst from the point of impact, powerful enough to shred even a Xiantian Realm fifth level expert without resistance.

In the blink of an eye, the air quaked and the ground caved in. With Li Yun and Zhu Ximen at the center, countless jagged cracks spread wildly across the earth like writhing pythons, extending hundreds of meters in every direction. The ground then collapsed outright, forming a massive pit dozens of meters deep.

That enormous crater resembled the open maw of an ancient beast, swallowing everything within its reach.

“How terrifying!”

“The force released by two Xiantian Realm sixth or even seventh level experts fighting at full strength would be no greater than this!”

“Two absolute monsters!”

The sight sent chills through everyone present. Their scalps tingled, their limbs felt cold, and instinctively they gasped for breath or swallowed hard, unable to suppress their shock.

When this devastating clash entered Ye Beichen’s sight, a trace of surprise finally appeared in his eyes. However, it was only momentary. Soon after, he dismissed it calmly, his expression returning to cold indifference.

“The power of this exchange is impressive,” he thought, “but it is still not enough to challenge me.”

“Haha, excellent. Truly excellent. You really did not disappoint me!”

On the high platform, the Heaven Mandate Peak Head burst into hearty laughter as he watched the terrifying power unleashed in the clash between Li Yun and Zhu Ximen.

He then turned his gaze toward the Earth Pillar Peak First Seat and spoke with clear provocation. “Earth Pillar Peak First Seat, it seems the one with poor judgment is not me, but you. You said earlier that this boy was nothing more than a Xiantian Realm first level cultivator. Yet the moment he made a move, he displayed combat power surpassing a Xiantian Realm fifth level martial artist. That slap to the face was loud and unmistakable. Hahaha.”

The Earth Pillar Peak First Seat’s expression darkened, anger flickering across his face. However, having already misjudged the situation, he had no grounds to explode in fury. He could only let out a heavy, irritated snort.

“Earlier, we were discussing whether this boy could claim the title of New Talent King,” he said coldly. “His current display is indeed impressive, but compared to Ye Beichen, he is still far inferior. You are celebrating far too early.”

After snorting, the Earth Pillar Peak First Seat shifted his gaze back to Li Yun. Brilliant light flashed through his eyes as thoughts stirred within his mind.

“I truly misjudged him. This level of combat power is far beyond what a first level Xiantian Realm cultivator should possess. Realm-transcending strength of this degree should be impossible, yet he has achieved it. That can only mean one thing. This boy is a peerless genius, and only my Earth Pillar Peak is worthy of nurturing such a talent. Once this competition ends, I will personally move to recruit him.”

The Heads of Profound Mystery Peak and Human Origin Peak were thinking along similar lines. Li Yun’s performance was simply too astonishing. If a genius of this caliber could be brought under their banner, it would greatly benefit the future of their respective Peaks.

As a result, each of them began silently weighing what methods they could use to successfully win Li Yun over.

If the Martial Ascension Gate disciples watching the battle knew what these three Peak Heads were thinking at this very moment, they would likely be consumed by envy. The competition had not even concluded, yet Li Yun had already drawn the active interest of three Peak Heads.

That alone was enough to show just how highly he was valued. Even the New Talent Kings of previous years had rarely received such treatment.

It was almost certain that no matter which Peak Li Yun ultimately chose to join, he would receive preferential treatment far beyond that of an ordinary Inner Sect disciple.

Boom!

Just as the various Peak Heads were lost in their own thoughts, a deafening roar suddenly tore through the sky. Two figures burst out of the violently swirling qi storm and were forced backward at high speed. As they retreated, their bodies carved two long, distinct trails of qi through the air, stretching dozens of feet behind them.

Those two figures were Li Yun and Zhu Ximen.

With a heavy stomp in midair, Zhu Ximen forcefully stabilized his retreating body. He lifted his head to look at Li Yun, his expression filled with unrestrained shock and admiration.

“Brother Li, I truly never expected that with only Xiantian Realm first level cultivation, you would possess such terrifying combat strength. This is genuinely astonishing.”

Zhu Ximen himself was a rare genius capable of fighting across realms. Although his cultivation was only at the peak of the Xiantian Realm fifth level, his overall strength was in no way inferior to that of a Xiantian Realm sixth level cultivator.

Yet Li Yun, relying on nothing more than Xiantian Realm first level cultivation, had fought him to a standstill. This alone proved that Li Yun’s true combat power was already comparable to that of a Xiantian Realm sixth level expert.

To span three five realms with raw combat strength was something even Zhu Ximen, a genius among geniuses, found difficult to comprehend. Admiration and disbelief surged within his heart.

Li Yun smiled faintly and replied modestly, “Senior Brother Zhu, you flatter me too much.”

“Enough talk,” Zhu Ximen said as he waved his hand. “Let us continue.”

He looked at Li Yun seriously and continued, “Just now, it may have appeared that I used only one move, but in truth it was two techniques combined. According to our agreement, there is only one move left. For this final exchange, I will not hold back at all. Brother Li, you must be extremely cautious.”

“Senior Brother Zhu, feel free to go all out,” Li Yun replied calmly, confidence evident in his tone. “Nothing will go wrong.”

“Good.”

Zhu Ximen nodded, and the playful expression on his face vanished. His gaze sharpened, and he took a slow, steady breath. His hands began to move through the air in a rhythm that seemed both swift and deliberate.

As his movements continued, an oppressive and terrifying aura gradually spread across heaven and earth. The Martial Battle Hall itself began to tremble as if it were responding to the pressure alone. Even before the technique was fully formed, its presence already shook the surroundings, making its eventual power impossible to underestimate.

At this moment, the best choice would have been to strike before Zhu Ximen completed his technique and interrupt it midway. However, Li Yun did not move. He chose to wait. He wanted to face Zhu Ximen at his strongest and measure himself against the full might of this attack.

“That aura is incredibly heavy,” Li Yun thought calmly as he assessed the gathering power. He could clearly sense that this final strike was several times more terrifying than the previous one.

Under Li Yun’s steady gaze, Zhu Ximen’s movements finally came to a halt. In the instant the technique was completed, a deep and thunderous roar echoed across the heavens and earth.

“Five Elemental Divinity Fist!”