Chapter 658: Sudden Turn of Events

Previously, when Xiao Yufan obtained the Yu Long Zhen Jue (True Dragon Art) from the jade pendant, he was ecstatic. To him, this technique was essentially a powerful cheat code. With Yu Long Zhen Jue, his progress in strength could only be described as terrifyingly fast.

If before the Ancient Martial Arts Gathering, Yu Long Zhen Jue had seemed somewhat mediocre, then the ability to copy ancient martial arts techniques now appeared absolutely godlike in Xiao Yufan’s eyes.

Now, from those obscure hand seals, he distinctly sensed the fluctuation of ancient martial arts energy!

How could the martial arts concealed within Yu Long Zhen Jue possibly be weak? At this moment, Xiao Yufan felt as if he had grasped a lifeline. Who said he had to dodge the Shura Palm (Sword of Mara)!

Without changing his hand seal, a faint smile finally surfaced at the corner of Xiao Yufan’s lips. He could feel it—the ancient martial art within Yu Long Zhen Jue was immensely powerful!

“Is this guy trying to get himself killed?!”

Seeing Xiao Yufan standing still, some people cried out in shock. Even without being in the midst of it themselves, they could sense the terrifying power of the Shura Palm. If it were an ordinary expert at the Later Heaven stage, there would only be one outcome.

“A fool not knowing his place! I hope he doesn’t die too quickly, or else I won’t get the chance to take revenge myself!”

Nuo Tiangong snorted coldly. He hadn’t expected this fellow to be so arrogant. Did he really believe he could withstand a strike from someone whose strength was nearly at the Primordial Heaven level?

Such overwhelming momentum clearly displayed the Shura Palm’s power. Even in his strongest defensive state, one would barely survive with severe injuries. Nuo Tiangong didn’t believe Xiao Yufan possessed such strength.

After all, Guo Chen at this moment had already surpassed the threshold of Half-Step into the Primordial Heaven stage, standing merely a hair’s breadth away from true mastery of that realm…

“What exactly is he doing? Could it be he truly intends to take the attack head-on?!”

The piercing sound made Ye Kong’s eyes twitch violently. Even though he had already touched the threshold of the Half-Step Primordial Heaven stage, under such an assault, he would have no choice but to retreat. Yet, judging from the current situation, Xiao Yufan had no intention of stepping back.

Each with their own thoughts, many secretly rejoiced—take Palace Luotian and Palace Hao, for example. They sincerely hoped this hidden member of the Guo family could eliminate Xiao Yufan, saving them the trouble of revenge. Yet, with their current abilities, even seeking revenge seemed nearly impossible.

Of course, many worried for Xiao Yufan. His actions were too reckless, especially considering how strange Guo Chen appeared right now!

The crimson hand seal, encountering no resistance, nearly blocked all of Xiao Yufan’s escape routes, slowly closing in. Just as Guo Chen’s sinister grin widened, a massive hand seal quietly emerged beside Xiao Yufan.

At this sight, some people suddenly understood. So this guy had been preparing his next move all along. But could a martial art hastily executed at the last moment withstand the Shura Palm…?

“Yu Long Zhu Tian Yin (Dragon-Subduing Celestial Seal)!”

A white-glowing palm quietly radiated a faint golden hue. A crisp dragon’s roar soon echoed out, followed closely by Xiao Yufan’s voice—domineering, unrestrained. At this moment, Xiao Yufan’s aura seemed to overshadow Guo Chen’s.

Only Xiao Yufan himself knew clearly that Yu Long Zhu Tian Yin had nearly drained all his inner energy. His steps suddenly became unsteady, almost causing him to stumble and expose a flaw. Still, the resulting display satisfied him greatly.

The massive golden hand seal, like a golden dragon, fiercely collided with the crimson hand seal. Then, golden light and blood-red began to mix, finally erupting into a deafening boom.

The smile on Guo Chen’s face froze instantly. His pupils constricted sharply, as if witnessing something utterly unbelievable!

Boom!

Under the astonished gazes of everyone, the crimson hand seal developed deep cracks. The situation instantly shifted. Initially believing the Shura Seal to be overwhelmingly powerful, they now realized Xiao Yufan’s Yu Long Zhu Tian Yin seemed even stronger.

Guo Chen’s body seemed to suffer a massive impact. Blood seeped from the corner of his mouth, gradually increasing. His face twisted into a hideous snarl. Even after deploying all his hidden cards, he still lost.

Originally believing the crimson hand seal to be absolutely crushing, it was now clearly retreating before the golden Yu Long Zhu Tian Yin. At this moment, everyone’s estimation of Xiao Yufan’s strength rose another notch…

“Now, you can die!”

Previously, Xiao Yufan had obtained the Imperial Dragon True Art from a jade pendant, which filled him with immense joy. For him, the Imperial Dragon True Art was like a powerful cheat code, and with its existence, the speed of his progress could only be described as terrifying.

If before the Ancient Martial Arts Conference, the Imperial Dragon True Art still seemed somewhat redundant, then the ability to replicate ancient martial arts techniques was, in Xiao Yufan’s eyes, nothing short of heaven-defying.

Now, from the obscure hand seals, he distinctly sensed the fluctuations of ancient martial arts energy!

The ancient martial arts contained within the Imperial Dragon True Art could not possibly be weak. At this moment, Xiao Yufan felt as if he had grasped a lifeline. Who said he had to dodge the Asura Palm?

Without waiting for the hand seals to change, a smile finally appeared on Xiao Yufan’s lips. He could feel that the ancient martial arts within the Imperial Dragon True Art were incredibly powerful!

“Is this guy trying to get himself killed?”

Seeing Xiao Yufan standing still, some people exclaimed in shock. Even though they weren’t in the situation themselves, they could sense the terror of the Asura Palm. If it were an ordinary expert at the Postnatal Realm, the outcome would likely be dire.

“An overconfident fool. I hope you don’t die too quickly, or I won’t get the chance to take revenge myself!”

Nuo Tiangong snorted coldly. He hadn’t expected this guy to be so arrogant. Was he really so confident that he could withstand a strike from someone whose strength was infinitely close to the Innate Realm?

The overwhelming aura clearly demonstrated the power of the Asura Palm. Even in his strongest defensive state, he would be severely injured, if not killed. He didn’t believe Xiao Yufan had such strength.

After all, Guo Chen’s current strength had surpassed the Half-Step Innate Realm, and he was only a hair’s breadth away from the true Innate Realm…

“What is he doing? Is he really going to take it head-on?”

The sound of the air being torn made Ye Kong’s eyes twitch violently. Even though he had touched the threshold of the Half-Step Innate Realm, he would have no choice but to retreat under such an attack. Yet, judging by the current situation, Xiao Yufan showed no intention of backing down.

Everyone had their own thoughts. Many secretly rejoiced, like Gong Luotian and Gong Hao, who hoped that the hidden Guo family member would cripple Xiao Yufan, saving them the trouble of seeking revenge. However, given their strength, even if they wanted to take revenge, it was nearly impossible.

Of course, many were worried for Xiao Yufan. What he was doing was too risky, especially since Guo Chen seemed extremely sinister at this moment!

The crimson hand seal, unimpeded, almost sealed off all of Xiao Yufan’s escape routes, slowly pressing forward. Just as Guo Chen’s sinister smile grew more pronounced, a massive hand seal quietly appeared beside Xiao Yufan.

Seeing this, some people suddenly realized that this guy had been preparing his next move all along. But could the martial art he hastily executed withstand the Asura Palm?

“Imperial Dragon Heaven-Slaying Seal!”

A white light covered his palm, and a faint golden hue began to emerge. A clear dragon’s roar soon echoed, and Xiao Yufan’s voice followed, domineering and bold. At this moment, Xiao Yufan’s aura seemed to overshadow Guo Chen’s.

Only Xiao Yufan himself knew that the Imperial Dragon Heaven-Slaying Seal had almost drained all his internal energy. His steps became unsteady, and he nearly stumbled, revealing a flaw. However, the sheer force of it satisfied him greatly.

The massive golden hand seal, like a golden dragon, collided fiercely with the crimson hand seal. Then, gold and blood-red began to mix, finally erupting in a deafening sound.

The smile on Guo Chen’s face instantly froze. His pupils contracted sharply, as if he had witnessed something unbelievable.

Boom!

Under the shocked gazes of everyone, the crimson hand seal was deeply cracked. The situation had instantly reversed. They had thought the Asura Seal was strong, but the Imperial Dragon Heaven-Slaying Seal Xiao Yufan unleashed seemed even stronger.

Guo Chen’s body seemed to suffer a massive impact. A trickle of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth, gradually expanding. His face twisted into a hideous expression. Even after using all his trump cards, he had still lost.

He had thought the crimson hand seal would be overwhelming, but faced with the golden Imperial Dragon Heaven-Slaying Seal, it was forced to retreat step by step. At this moment, everyone’s assessment of Xiao Yufan’s strength rose another level…

“Now, you can die!”

Even Xiao Yufan hadn’t expected the ancient martial arts within the Imperial Dragon True Art to be so formidable. Or rather, the Imperial Dragon Heaven-Slaying Seal had transcended the realm of ancient martial arts. Its aura far surpassed that of the Asura Seal.

Even with the Imperial Dragon True Art, Xiao Yufan felt as if he had been drained in an instant. One could imagine the terror of the Heaven-Slaying Seal. Now, he was confident enough to ensure Guo Chen would stay here permanently.

Xiao Yufan’s voice resonated like a bell, causing the blood at the corner of Guo Chen’s mouth to flow more profusely…

Under the pressure of this aura, he couldn’t muster any resistance. Even if he had reached the Half-Step Innate Realm, even if he had used the Blood Demon Body, he hadn’t managed to harm Xiao Yufan in the slightest. The overwhelming sense of defeat made the blood mist around Guo Chen tremble uncontrollably.

With no way to escape, Guo Chen’s mouth twitched violently. Even if he was severely injured, he knew he wouldn’t die. And that person would never let him die!

“Hmph, junior, do you think you can touch my disciple?”

Xiao Yufan didn’t notice the fleeting glint in Guo Chen’s eyes. All he knew was that he couldn’t show any mercy now. Even if the hidden Guo family intervened, he would still kill. But before he could strike, he felt a surge of energy in his chest.

A red flash passed, and Guo Chen’s figure disappeared from the spot. The golden hand seal slammed down heavily, leaving the entire viewing platform in chaos…

As this sound echoed, many of the old-timers present opened their eyes. Old Master Situ’s gaze was fixed on a blood-red figure in mid-air. That person seemed devoid of any life force.

In his hand, Guo Chen lay like a dead dog, covered in glaring bloodstains. Clearly, the Imperial Dragon Heaven-Slaying Seal had inflicted severe damage on him!

Such a bizarre figure, appearing in mid-air without any external assistance, left many people’s jaws hanging open.

“Blood Cold Child, you’re still alive!”

The mysterious master of the Eastern Earth Divine Hall looked at the blood-red figure, a trace of surprise on his face. Then, as if remembering something, he slowly spoke.

At these words, all the peak experts, including Old Master Situ, narrowed their eyes. Beyond surprise, there was a heightened sense of vigilance…

Even with Yu Long Zhen Jue, Xiao Yufan felt momentarily drained. One could only imagine the terrifying power of this Zhu Tian Yin (Celestial Seal). At this moment, he was even more confident in his ability to ensure Guo Chen would never leave alive.

Xiao Yufan’s voice rang like a bell, making the blood dripping from Guo Chen’s mouth even more apparent…

Under such oppressive pressure, Guo Chen couldn’t even muster the will to resist. What good was reaching the Half-Step Primordial Heaven stage? Even after activating the Blood Demon Body, he hadn’t even grazed Xiao Yufan. This helpless sense of defeat caused the blood mist around Guo Chen to tremble violently.

With no way to escape, Guo Chen’s lips twitched violently. Even gravely injured, he knew he wouldn’t die. That person would never allow him to perish!

“Hmph, junior, did you really think you could lay hands on my disciple?!”

Xiao Yufan hadn’t noticed the fleeting gleam in Guo Chen’s eyes. He only knew that he absolutely couldn’t show mercy now. Even if someone from the hidden Guo family interfered, he would still kill. But before he could deliver the finishing blow, a surge of blood energy suddenly rose in his chest.

A red flash passed by. Guo Chen’s figure had already vanished from the spot. At the same time, the golden hand seal heavily smashed down, leaving the entire viewing platform in utter chaos…

With the appearance of this voice, many old masters present opened their eyes wide. The old patriarch Situ’s gaze locked tightly onto a blood shadow in midair. That figure seemed utterly devoid of life.

In his hand, Guo Chen hung like a dead dog, his entire body covered in glaring bloodstains. Clearly, the Yu Long Zhu Tian Yin had inflicted serious injuries upon him!

Such a strange figure appearing midair without any external aid left many mouths agape!

“Xue Hanzǐ, you’re still alive?!”

Previously, Xiao Yufan had obtained the Imperial Dragon True Art from a jade pendant, which filled him with immense joy. For him, the Imperial Dragon True Art was like a powerful cheat code, and with its existence, the speed of his progress could only be described as terrifying.

If before the Ancient Martial Arts Conference, the Imperial Dragon True Art still seemed somewhat redundant, then the ability to replicate ancient martial arts techniques made it seem almost godlike in Xiao Yufan’s eyes.

Now, from the obscure hand seals, he distinctly sensed the fluctuations of ancient martial arts!

The ancient martial arts contained within the Imperial Dragon True Art couldn’t possibly be weak. At this moment, Xiao Yufan felt as if he had grasped a lifeline. Who said he had to dodge the Asura Palm?

Before the hand seals could change, a smile finally appeared on Xiao Yufan’s lips. He could feel that the ancient martial arts within the Imperial Dragon True Art were incredibly powerful!

“Is this guy trying to get himself killed?”

Seeing Xiao Yufan standing still, some people exclaimed in shock. Even though they weren’t in the situation themselves, they could sense the terror of the Asura Palm. If it were an ordinary expert at the Postnatal Realm, there would likely be only one outcome.

“An overconfident fool. I hope you don’t die too quickly, or I won’t get the chance to take revenge myself!”

Nuo Tiangong snorted coldly. He hadn’t expected this guy to be so arrogant. Was he really that confident he could withstand a strike from someone whose strength was almost at the Innate Realm?

The overwhelming aura was enough to show the power of the Asura Palm. Even in his strongest defensive state, he would be severely injured if not killed. He didn’t believe Xiao Yufan had such strength.

After all, Guo Chen’s current strength had surpassed the Half-Step Innate Realm, and he was just a hair’s breadth away from the true Innate Realm…

“What is he doing? Is he really planning to take it head-on?”

The sound of the air being torn made Ye Kong’s eyelids twitch violently. Even though he had touched the threshold of the Half-Step Innate Realm, he would have no choice but to retreat under such an attack. Yet, judging by the current situation, Xiao Yufan showed no intention of retreating.

With different thoughts in mind, many people secretly rejoiced. Like Gong Luotian and Gong Hao, they hoped that the hidden Guo family member would cripple Xiao Yufan, saving them the trouble of seeking revenge. But given their strength, even if they wanted revenge, it was almost hopeless.

Of course, many were worried for Xiao Yufan. What he was doing was too risky, especially since Guo Chen seemed extremely sinister at this moment!

The crimson hand seal, unimpeded, almost sealed off all of Xiao Yufan’s escape routes, slowly pressing forward. Just as Guo Chen’s sinister smile grew more pronounced, a massive hand seal quietly appeared beside Xiao Yufan.

Seeing this, some people began to understand. So, this guy had been preparing his next move all along. But could the martial art he hastily executed withstand the Asura Palm…

“Imperial Dragon Heaven-Slaying Seal!”

A white light covered his palm, and a faint golden hue began to emerge. A clear dragon’s roar soon echoed, and Xiao Yufan’s voice followed, domineering and flamboyant. At this moment, Xiao Yufan’s aura seemed to overshadow Guo Chen’s.

Only Xiao Yufan himself knew very well that the Imperial Dragon Heaven-Slaying Seal had almost drained all his internal energy. His steps became somewhat unsteady, nearly revealing a flaw, but the sheer force of it satisfied him greatly.

The massive golden hand seal, like a golden dragon, collided fiercely with the crimson hand seal. Then, gold and blood-red began to mix, finally erupting with a deafening sound.

The smile on Guo Chen’s face instantly froze, his pupils contracting sharply as if he had seen something unbelievable.

Boom!

Under the shocked gazes of everyone, the crimson hand seal was deeply cracked, and the situation instantly reversed. They had thought the Asura Seal was strong, but Xiao Yufan’s Imperial Dragon Heaven-Slaying Seal seemed even stronger.

Guo Chen’s body seemed to suffer a massive impact, a trickle of blood seeping from the corner of his mouth, which gradually expanded. His face twisted into a grimace. Even after using all his trump cards, he had still lost.

He had thought the crimson hand seal would be overwhelming, but faced with the golden Imperial Dragon Heaven-Slaying Seal, it was steadily retreating. At this moment, everyone’s evaluation of Xiao Yufan’s strength rose another level…

“Now, you can die!”

Even Xiao Yufan hadn’t expected the ancient martial arts within the Imperial Dragon True Art to be so formidable. Or rather, the Imperial Dragon Heaven-Slaying Seal had transcended the realm of ancient martial arts. Its aura far surpassed that of the Asura Seal.

Even with the Imperial Dragon True Art, Xiao Yufan felt drained in an instant, which spoke volumes about the terror of the Heaven-Slaying Seal. Now, he was confident enough to ensure Guo Chen’s complete demise.

Xiao Yufan’s voice rang like a bell, causing the blood at the corner of Guo Chen’s mouth to flow more visibly…

Under the pressure of such an aura, he couldn’t muster any resistance. What did it matter to have reached the Half-Step Innate Realm? Even after activating the Blood Demon Body, he hadn’t harmed Xiao Yufan in the slightest. The overwhelming sense of defeat made the blood mist around Guo Chen tremble uncontrollably.

With no way to escape, Guo Chen’s mouth twitched violently. Even though he was severely injured, he knew he wouldn’t die, and that person would never let him die!

“Hmph, junior, do you think you can touch my disciple?”

Xiao Yufan didn’t notice the fleeting glint in Guo Chen’s eyes. All he knew was that he couldn’t show any mercy now. Even if the hidden Guo family interfered, he would still kill. But before he could strike, he felt a surge of energy in his chest.

A red flash passed, and Guo Chen’s figure disappeared from the spot. The golden hand seal slammed down heavily, leaving the entire viewing platform in chaos…

As this sound echoed, many of the old-timers present opened their eyes. Old Master Situ’s gaze fixed tightly on a blood-red figure in mid-air, a figure that seemed devoid of any life.

In his hand, Guo Chen hung like a dead dog, covered in glaring bloodstains. Clearly, the Imperial Dragon Heaven-Slaying Seal had dealt him a severe blow!

Such a bizarre figure, appearing in mid-air without any external assistance, left many people’s jaws hanging open.

“Blood Cold Child, you’re still alive?”

The mysterious master of the Eastern Earth Divine Hall looked at the blood-red figure, a hint of surprise on his face. Then, as if remembering something, he slowly spoke.

At these words, all the peak experts, including Old Master Situ, narrowed their eyes, their surprise mingled with heightened vigilance…

At these words, all the peak experts, including Old Master Situ, narrowed their eyes, their expressions shifting from shock to heightened alertness…