A crack in the space slowly spread, and the icy aura that filled the sky permeated. Then, a white figure finally stepped out of the spatial rift and appeared under countless gazes. “Little Nine, I didn’t expect you to actually use the spatial jade… ” The white figure gradually materialized, and a cold, indifferent voice echoed. “Hmph, spare me the chitchat; take a good look at this opponent!” Frowning, the Ninth Heaven Venerable spoke grimly. Hearing the Ninth Heaven Venerable’s words, the white figure slowly raised its head, revealing an aged face with snowy hair and even eyes that were as pale as frost, evoking a sense of frigid intensity, as if he were carved from ice.
“Yao Chen, huh…” The gaze of the white figure halted on the Elder Mediciner, who stood not far away, his expression slightly paused, then noticing something, the milky white eyes flickered: “You’ve recovered your strength?”
“The Soul Temple is indeed well-prepared, sending a Ninth Heaven Venerable isn’t enough, they even sent you.” The Elder Mediciner glanced at the Eighth Heaven Venerable and said indifferently. “No wonder even with your current power, you are no match for him. It seems today’s operation will be more costly than expected,” the Eighth Heaven Venerable’s white brows twitched slightly, glancing at the fleeing Soul Temple strongmen before saying so.
“Although he just regained his body and his strength has somewhat been restored, it is still a stretch for him to reach his peak. One person may not suffice, but together, we stand a chance,” the Ninth Heaven Venerable said with a rather gloomy face.
“Never underestimate this old man!” the Eighth Heaven Venerable’s brows furrowed.
“What? Are you afraid? We’re leading this mission, and failure would be hard to justify above,” the Ninth Heaven Venerable cast a glance at the Eighth Heaven Venerable, adding, “And you once lost to him, a thorn in your heart. If we don’t try now, perhaps you never will…”
Upon hearing this, the Eighth Heaven Venerable’s hand, which was stroking his white beard, paused, and there was a faint ripple in the white eyes. A moment later, he slowly nodded, saying: “Very well, let us proceed. I’m quite intrigued to see if Yao Chen still wields the vigor he once did.”
“Rest assured, together, even a Nine Star Dou Reverend can’t match us. As for Yao Chen, newly into his physical form, he can’t be fully adapted yet. Seventy to eighty percent efficiency is what we can reasonably expect,” the Ninth Heaven Venerable chuckled, his eyes suddenly sharpening, and his hand clenched, causing a vast wave to radiate, making the world dampen, droplets forming in the sky, densely packed without end.
Standing atop a mountain peak, Xiao Yan frowned, seeing the raindrops, and was surprised to discover that each drop contained a very dense water elemental energy. Though milder, it possessed a ferocious corrosiveness; such a drop, projected at high speed, could easily penetrate a Dou King’s defenses. The sheer volume of drops filling the sky indicated terrifying destructive power.
“They say advancing one star increases Dou Reverend strength, and indeed, it is true…” muttered Xiao Yan, who was now a Two Star Dou Reverend, only reaching Four Star after mastering Heavenly Fire Three Profound Changes, aided by three Unique Flames. Any other flame wouldn’t offer the same boost. Even if Xiao Yan reached Four Star, defeating an enemy like this would require either the Fiery Destruction Flame Lotus or the newly learned Sky-Tier Battle Technique, the Great Heavenly Creation Palm. Thus, levels between Dou Reverends were strictly defined, and challenging higher-tier foes without special methods was near-impossible.
In the distant sky, the Elder Mediciner floated, calmly observing the rain. Droplets within a hundred feet range exploded upon appearance. The gazes of the Falling Star Sect’s disciples and other strong individuals were fixed on the pair, sensing that these two top Soul Temple forces were preparing a devastating move…
“Solidify!” The Ninth Heaven Venerable, now stern, changed hand seals, emitting a harsh roar. As the order was given, the myriad raindrops quaked, then rushed towards the former, condensing into an enormous azure rainball… The ball was immense, pure azure, and, as it spun, emitted a tremendous force that made many pale. Such energy, if unleashed, could flatten mountains…
As the sphere formed, the Eighth Heaven Venerable also took a deep breath, extending his hand and spraying a gush of white-cold air, which attached to the rainball, quickly turning it into a giant ice orb, containing even more terrifying energy…
The combined attack of the two top tiers displayed terrifying might!
“This is too over-the-top…” Distant experts witnessing the giant ice sphere felt their souls shudder, and paled, retreating, fearing total annihilation should the orb detonate. Within the Falling Star Sect, Feng Zuns and others were grave, understanding immediate escape was futile against such might.
“Yao Chen, you bested me once, let’s see if you can withstand our joint strike today!” Converting the rainsphere to ice, the Eighth Heaven Venerable’s face whitened slightly, indicating the toll it had taken. Ignoring the threat, the Elder Mediciner remained calm, unfazed.
“Humph, let’s see how long your arrogance lasts!” Irritated, the Ninth Heaven Venerable formed rapid hand seals, his face reddening as he spat blood onto the massive ice ball, shouting, “Erosive Rain Celestial Canopy!”
With the Ninth Heaven Venerable’s roar, the iceball whirled, dashing towards the Elder Mediciner. Intense energy fluctuations tore through the fabric of space, leaving a colossal black tear, further escalating the retreat of other powerhouses.
Xiao Yan, on the peak, gazing at the iceball, noticed the Elder Mediciner’s composed stance, allowing a slight sigh of relief.
“A fearsome attack… can Pavilion Lord hold it back?” All Sect disciples tensely watched the Elder Mediciner, placing their hope in him amidst the overwhelming energy.
“Today, let both of you, and the sect, perish under our joint power!” Eyes gleaming, the twin Heaven Venerables watched the closing gap.
As the iceball neared within a hundred feet, Yao Chen, under countless watching eyes, leisurely raised his palm. Seeing this, the Ninth Heaven Venerables’ faces split into cold smiles.
“Stop!” Just as their smiles spread, a faint, arresting command froze them.
From the Elder Mediciner’s mouth, a light call rang out, and all saw the spinning iceball halt an inch from him, silence sweeping over the field. The Ninth and Eighth Heaven Venerables gazed, astounded, unable to fathom their peak-strength attack stopped.
Gentle touch, the Elder Mediciner’s voice resonated in the sky:
“True, I am not at full power, but for you two, more than enough. Because… ” his face twisting in a cat-like mockery, “I am not at Dou Reverend Peak, but… a half-saint.”
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