Chapter 1079: Bullying People

“Fayang, win another match!”

“Brother Fayang, it’s all up to you now.”

The members of the Xia Clan were brimming with confidence. Although Xia Chengyuan, who had mastered the *Song of the Great Dao*, was impressive, he could only be considered close to Xia Fayang. Fayang excelled in dual-path cultivation—his mastery of formations was formidable, but his most terrifying skill lay in the ‘Heart-Phase Path,’ targeting the soul. Those unable to withstand his soul and willpower would be effortlessly annihilated.

Even those who resisted would suffer severe combat impairment!

“Don’t worry.”

Xia Fayang rose with a faint smile and strode from his seat toward the circular arena at the center of the hall.

The Cang Clan’s representative, ‘Cang Ying,’ was a cold, elderly man who muttered under his breath, “What terrible luck—to face the two strongest in soul and willpower!”

A weaker soul and will didn’t necessarily mean weaker strength.

But those ranked first or second in soul and willpower were undoubtedly terrifying! Either they specialized in soul-based techniques or cultivated some dreadful method that made their souls equally monstrous.

“Xia Fayang is the strongest from the Xia Clan, while Ying Shan Xueying… is likely the strongest from the Fan Clan. Ugh, why did I have to face both of them?” Cang Ying sighed helplessly.

…

Dongbo Xueying stood up calmly.

“Guest Elder Feixue, your group must win. We can’t afford another loss,” Monarch Kuichen transmitted mentally.

“Brother Feixue, I lost—it’s up to you now,” Fan Sanyuan also sent a mental message.

All eyes were on Dongbo Xueying.

Amidst the gazes and silent transmissions, he stepped onto the circular arena with serene composure. There, Cang Ying, Xia Fayang, and Dongbo Xueying stood ready.

The surrounding guests fell silent, only exchanging hushed mental discussions.

Fengchen, the overseer of the Three-Clan Contest, announced in a clear voice, “Begin.”

The moment the words left his lips—

*”Hmm.”*

A rotating formation resembling a blue lotus descended, nearly engulfing the entire arena!

The formation manifested instantly—unavoidable, its activation as swift as a thought. Such rapid techniques were akin to illusionary realms or curses, all unleashed in a single moment.

Dongbo Xueying’s *Five-Phase Sealing Art*, though unavoidable, at least required the fusion of five phases before execution.

“Break!”

Cang Ying, trapped within the archaic blue lotus, roared as the phantom of a colossal black serpent loomed behind him. But just then—

*Whoosh.*

His soul and will were abruptly enveloped by an expansive ‘world’—a vast mental domain.

*”Ding-ding-ding-dang~~~”* Simultaneously, the faint chime of a bell echoed in his consciousness, rendering him utterly defenseless and lost in an instant.

Poor Cang Ying.

Simultaneously struck by the soul-based techniques of both Dongbo Xueying and Xia Fayang, either one alone would have been enough to overwhelm him. Against both? There were only two outcomes when facing such attacks—resist or fall.

*”Whoosh.”* The archaic blue lotus spun, effortlessly ejecting Cang Ying beyond the arena’s bounds. Xia Fayang barely spared him a glance before locking eyes with the white-robed youth before him.

Beneath Xia Fayang’s feet bloomed a ten-foot-wide blue lotus treasure, while a crimson orb glowed at his brow—two treasures, one for formations, the other for the Heart-Phase Path. He unleashed their full power.

*”Ding-ding-dang~~~”* A golden bell materialized at Dongbo Xueying’s waist, its enchanting chimes weaving illusions to ensnare his foe’s mind.

Yet both were supreme experts in soul techniques, having reached the pinnacle of the Chaos Realm. Even eleventh-layer techniques could only barely disrupt their focus. Against mere tenth-layer soul attacks, their combat prowess was diminished by only twenty to thirty percent—still formidable.

“Formation Path?” Dongbo Xueying stood motionless, his right wrist adorned with the Five-Phase Beads emitting a faint glow. With a slight downward press, an invisible spatial force suppressed the surroundings, halting the blue lotus formation in its tracks.

“Your formation mastery is still lacking.”

He shook his head lightly.

With a single motion—

Five hazy lights coiled around his fingers as his right hand expanded into a colossal palm spanning hundreds of feet. It tore through the lotus formation effortlessly, shredding it apart! The *Five-Phase Sealing Art* created an isolated space—even dimensional teleportation couldn’t escape. The blue lotus formation, split between the inside and outside of this space, collapsed instantly.

Had the formation been stronger, the Five-Phase Sealing Space might not have shattered it.

Clearly, Xia Fayang’s formation skills, though impressive, were no match for the *Five-Phase Sealing Art*.

“Damn it!” Xia Fayang’s expression twisted in alarm.

*”Huff.”*

Despite his desperation, he was powerless. The colossal hand crushed his formations and seized him effortlessly.

“Out.”

With a flick, the hand hurled Xia Fayang beyond the arena.

By the time the hand dissipated, Xia Fayang had already landed outside the battlefield.

“…Lost.” He stood there, stunned.

Defeated by a single grasp.

Mastering tenth-layer soul techniques alone marked him as a peerless genius. Coupled with his profound formation skills, he was indisputably the strongest among the Xia Clan’s Chaos Realm experts—even in their history, he stood among the elite. The clan’s elders had placed high hopes on him.

Yet he had still lost.

“What? Ying Shan Xueying actually won?”

“Is that a Void Illusion treasure?”

Many guests exchanged astonished glances. A youngster from the Southern Cloud Nation—someone the proud warriors of the Xia Wind Ancient Nation would normally scorn—had defeated the most dazzling genius of the Xia Clan’s current generation?

“I thought his mind would be too strained by the Heart-Phase attacks to execute the *Five-Phase Sealing Art*. Turns out he’s also a master of Void Illusions, with a soul foundation strong enough to cast it despite the interference.”

The *Five-Phase Sealing Art* fused five tenth-layer techniques, demanding immense mental fortitude.

But Dongbo Xueying’s soul was robust enough to bear the burden.

Moreover, after creating the *Nine Revolutions Invincibility Art*, his insights into the Void Path had grown so profound that he felt on the verge of breaking through to the Cosmic Deity Realm—so much so that he deliberately restrained further cultivation. This depth allowed him to wield the *Five-Phase Sealing Art* with even greater ease, requiring far less mental exertion.

…

“My loss was justified.” Xia Fayang regained his composure. In this match, he had never considered Cang Ying a threat—his focus had always been on Ying Shan Xueying.

He knew of Xueying’s famed *Five-Phase Sealing Art*.

His plan had been to disrupt his opponent’s focus using the Heart-Phase Path, preventing its execution.

“To think he’s also a supreme master of the Soul Path.” Xia Fayang sighed inwardly. “I’m no match for him.”

He walked back to his seat without another word.

Dongbo Xueying also descended from the arena.

“Guest Elder Feixue, well done!” Monarch Kuichen beamed with delight.

“That Southern Cloud kid is terrifying,” the guests murmured, committing his name to memory.

Tenth-layer soul techniques were nearly invincible among Chaos Realm experts.

Add the *Five-Phase Sealing Art* to the mix, and true invincibility was achieved.

None present could rival Dongbo Xueying’s ferocity.

“Incredible,” King Salong marveled.

“Brother Feixue, you were magnificent—Xia Fayang didn’t stand a chance,” Fan Sanyuan transmitted with a smile.

“I concede wholeheartedly,” the gaunt Fan Yiqian added aloud.

“It was nothing.” Dongbo Xueying smiled faintly before returning to his seat, sitting cross-legged.

Truly, it *was* nothing.

His true pinnacle was the *Nine Revolutions Invincibility Art*. Had he used it, Xia Fayang’s attacks wouldn’t have scratched him—or even reached him. Without the power to breach the Source World’s cage, none could harm him. He could effortlessly dismantle any foe.

With just those two techniques, he was already unrivaled among Chaos Realm experts in this era.

But after mastering the *Nine Revolutions Invincibility Art*, facing Xia Fayang and others felt like bullying children—the gap was simply too vast.

The Three-Clan Contest was a group battle.

Had it been a free-for-all, Dongbo Xueying could have swept through them all single-handedly. But rules were rules. As long as the mission was completed, the ten thousand merits would be his.