“Be careful, here I come…”
Ye Kong knew very well that his strength was far inferior to Xiao Yufan’s. Taking the initiative to attack was only fair. As his words faded, his figure had already vanished from the spot!
Swift as lightning, fast as the wind!
“Be careful, I’m about to make my move…”
Ye Kong, acknowledging that his strength was significantly inferior to Xiao Yufan, saw no issue in striking first. As his words faded, his figure vanished from the spot!
Swift as lightning, fast as the wind!
Ye Kong’s speed had increased manifold since his half-step into the innate realm, a qualitative leap, further enhanced by the Heavenly Burial Flower’s improvement of his physique, granting him an absolute advantage among his peers.
If it were an ordinary early innate realm expert facing Ye Kong’s assault, they would surely be flustered. But Xiao Yufan was no ordinary innate realm master.
As Ye Kong disappeared, Xiao Yufan had already moved, yet his afterimage remained in place. The Dragon Chasing Lightning technique, pushed to its limits, could conjure several phantoms, a truly eerie sight.
“Hmm? Not dodging?”
Ye Kong frowned slightly upon seeing Xiao Yufan not evading. Was this guy really that confident? An innate realm expert was not to be compared with a half-step innate; a single misstep could lead to injury.
However, Ye Kong quickly realized something was amiss when his hand seal met Xiao Yufan’s phantom, the force dissipating into nothingness like a stone sinking into the sea.
“An afterimage? Just how terrifying is his speed?”
A chill crept up Ye Kong’s spine as he realized he had indeed underestimated Xiao Yufan’s strength. When he was at the peak of the postnatal realm, this guy was already a half-step innate expert. Now that he had stepped into the innate realm, the latter’s strength must be even more monstrous.
Turning abruptly, Ye Kong saw Xiao Yufan’s figure appear behind him, smiling without making a move.
Onlookers like Xie Yuan clearly understood that if Xiao Yufan had taken advantage of Ye Kong’s distraction to strike, he would have had no chance to resist.
“Your speed is decent, but it’s not enough!”
Ye Kong’s ability to enhance his speed to such a level showed he was no stranger to this realm, likely having gained deep insights from his previous failed attempt to break into the innate realm.
“Then let’s try again…”
Responding with a hint of reluctance, Ye Kong felt somewhat displeased. He acknowledged the gap between them, but his pride refused to accept that the gap was so vast.
Without further words, Xiao Yufan simply smiled. Having just entered the innate realm, Ye Kong was undoubtedly brimming with confidence. Defeating him too quickly would be cruel, so he decided to let him have a few moves.
The two hardly clashed directly, and even when they did, Xiao Yufan didn’t use ancient martial arts, merely relying on internal energy to steadily suppress Ye Kong.
In eight exchanges, Ye Kong hadn’t even touched the hem of Xiao Yufan’s robe, while he, under extreme tension, had severely depleted his internal energy. Unlike Xiao Yufan, who had the Dragon Chasing True Art within him, Ye Kong’s internal energy, once consumed, was gone, with no quick way to replenish it.
“That’s about enough…”
Noticing Ye Kong’s significant loss of stamina, a smile crept onto Xiao Yufan’s lips, followed by a soft murmur.
The shifting figure suddenly halted, and Ye Kong, momentarily distracted, almost collided with it. He was far from pleased, unable to even touch this guy’s clothes, which was anything but satisfying.
After a brief moment of distraction, he could feel Xiao Yufan’s aura suddenly intensify…
This change also excited Xie Yuan and the others. Xiao Yufan had not directly engaged Ye Kong until now, finally making his first proactive move. The sheer force of the attack was evident from the commotion alone.
“Annihilation Seal, double seal overlay!”
Xiao Yufan’s voice echoed softly, his palms glowing with white light as two seals took shape. Instantly forming two Annihilation Seals was a significant drain even for an innate realm expert, yet Xiao Yufan showed no major signs of strain.
However, as the two seals were about to descend, Ye Kong felt immense pressure…
He had witnessed the Annihilation Seal’s might in previous encounters with Xiao Yufan, but he hadn’t expected that even after stepping into the innate realm, facing this ancient martial art would still leave him feeling powerless.
It wasn’t the martial art itself but the practitioner, far stronger than him, and the double seal overlay’s power was not simply additive.
If he were to perform the Sumeru Creation Palm twice, he could manage, but not as effortlessly. The toll ancient martial arts took on internal energy was something he knew all too well.
Yet, Xiao Yufan executed it with such ease, the gap was anything but small…
Despite his astonishment, Ye Kong couldn’t concede. Facing the two massive seals, his eyes sharpened, instantly entering his most formidable defensive stance!
Boom! With a dull thud, the seals struck Ye Kong directly, causing him to stagger, a trickle of blood seeping from the corner of his mouth.
One strike, overwhelmingly powerful.
This meant that if Xiao Yufan hadn’t initially avoided combat, Ye Kong would have lasted only one round against him.
Even Xie Yuan, somewhat prepared, was aghast. This man was so formidable, the most dazzling figure at the Ancient Martial Arts Assembly, truly deserving of admiration.
Wiping the blood from his mouth, Ye Kong’s smile turned bitter. He could see that Xiao Yufan had been holding back to spare him from utter humiliation, unknowingly leaving him far behind.
Even a mid innate realm expert wouldn’t so easily defeat an early innate realm practitioner. Thinking this, he gained a new understanding of Xiao Yufan’s strength…
If he wasn’t mistaken, this man’s combat prowess was comparable to a peak innate realm expert, a level that stood atop the pantheon of the younger generation, even the reclusive prodigies of the Divine Palace’s top three were at most on par.
Ye Kong remembered a particular ancient martial art Xiao Yufan had once used, a technique that likely transcended ordinary martial arts, indicating that Xiao Yufan’s reserved strength was even greater than imagined.
He could even envision a future where this man would ascend to the pinnacle that all aspire to reach…
“Be careful, I’m about to make my move…”
Ye Kong, acknowledging that his strength was significantly inferior to Xiao Yufan’s, thought it was not at all excessive to strike first. As his words fell, his figure had already vanished from the spot!
Swift as lightning, fast as the wind!
Ye Kong’s speed now was several times faster than when he was at the half-step innate realm, a qualitative leap indeed. Moreover, with the enhancement of his physique by the Heavenly Burial Flower, he held an absolute advantage among his peers.
If it were an ordinary early-stage innate expert facing Ye Kong’s assault, they would surely be flustered. But how could Xiao Yufan be an ordinary innate expert?
As Ye Kong’s figure disappeared from the spot, Xiao Yufan had already moved, yet the afterimage of his body remained in place. The Dragon Chasing Lightning technique, when pushed to its limits, could conjure several phantom images, exuding an eerie aura.
“Hmm? Not dodging?”
Seeing Xiao Yufan not evading, Ye Kong couldn’t help but frown. Was this guy really that confident? An innate realm expert was not to be compared with a half-step innate realm; a single moment of carelessness could lead to injury.
However, Ye Kong quickly realized something was amiss when his hand seal touched Xiao Yufan’s phantom image, feeling the force dissipate into nothingness like a stone sinking into the sea.
“An afterimage? Just how terrifying is his speed?”
A chill crept up Ye Kong’s back as he realized he had indeed underestimated Xiao Yufan’s strength. When he was at the peak of the acquired realm, this guy was already a half-step innate expert. Now that he had stepped into the innate realm, the latter’s strength must be even more monstrous.
Suddenly turning around, Ye Kong saw Xiao Yufan’s figure appear behind him, smiling leisurely without making a move.
Those who are involved are confused, while the onlookers see clearly. Xie Yuan and others knew very well that if Xiao Yufan had taken advantage of Ye Kong’s distraction to strike, he would have had no chance to resist.
“Your speed is decent, but it’s still not enough!”
Being able to elevate his speed to such a level showed that Ye Kong was no stranger to this realm. It seemed that after his last failed attempt to break through to the innate realm, he had gained a deep understanding of it.
“Then let’s try again…”
Responding with a hint of reluctance, Ye Kong indeed felt somewhat displeased. He admitted there was a gap between them, but his pride refused to believe that the gap could be so vast.
Without saying more, Xiao Yufan merely smiled. Having just stepped into the innate realm, Ye Kong was undoubtedly brimming with confidence. Defeating him too quickly would be cruel, so he decided to let him have a few moves.
The two had hardly clashed directly. Even when they did, Xiao Yufan did not use ancient martial arts, relying solely on internal energy to steadily suppress Ye Kong.
After eight exchanges, Ye Kong hadn’t even touched the hem of Xiao Yufan’s robe, while he himself, under extreme tension, had severely depleted his internal energy. Unlike Xiao Yufan, who had the Dragon Chasing True Technique within his body, Ye Kong’s internal energy was consumed bit by bit, with no rapid replenishment.
“That’s about enough…”
Seeing Ye Kong’s stamina significantly drained, a smile crept onto Xiao Yufan’s lips, followed by a soft murmur.
The shifting figure suddenly came to a halt, and Ye Kong, momentarily distracted, almost collided with it. He was beyond displeased; not even touching the guy’s robe, how could he feel good?
After a brief moment of distraction, he could feel Xiao Yufan’s aura suddenly intensify…
This change also excited Xie Yuan and the others. Xiao Yufan had not directly engaged Ye Kong until now, and was finally about to make his first proactive move. Just from the momentum, one could tell how fierce the assault would be.
“Annihilation Seal, double seal overlay!”
Xiao Yufan’s voice drifted over, and in his palms glowing with white light, two hand seals slowly formed. Instantly condensing two Annihilation Seals was a task that would greatly deplete even an innate realm expert, yet Xiao Yufan appeared largely unchanged.
However, at this moment, Ye Kong felt immense pressure as the two hand seals were about to descend…
He had witnessed the deterrent power of the Annihilation Seal when he had previously sparred with Xiao Yufan, but he hadn’t expected that even after stepping into the innate realm, facing this ancient martial art would still leave him feeling powerless.
It wasn’t the fault of the ancient martial art, but the practitioner was far stronger than him, and the power of the double seal overlay was definitely not as simple as one plus one.
If he were to perform the Sumeru Creation Palm twice, he could certainly do it, but it wouldn’t be this effortless. He knew better than anyone how terrifying the consumption of internal energy was when performing ancient martial arts.
But Xiao Yufan executed it with such ease, the gap was not just significant…
Despite his astonishment, Ye Kong naturally couldn’t concede defeat. Facing the two massive hand seals, his eyes sharpened, and he instantly entered his most formidable defensive state!
Boom! With a dull thud, the hand seals struck Ye Kong directly, causing him to stagger, and a trickle of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.
One strike, so formidable.
This meant that if Xiao Yufan hadn’t initially avoided combat, Ye Kong would have only been able to withstand a single round against him.
Even Xie Yuan, who had some psychological preparation, was somewhat appalled. This man was so powerful, the most dazzling figure at the ancient martial arts gathering indeed had the capital to be admired.
Wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, Ye Kong’s smile turned bitter. He could clearly see that Xiao Yufan had been holding back to prevent him from being too humiliated. Unconsciously, the latter had already left him far behind.
Even a mid-stage innate realm expert wouldn’t easily defeat an early-stage innate realm expert. Thinking of this, he had a whole new understanding of Xiao Yufan’s strength…
If he wasn’t mistaken, this man’s combat power was definitely comparable to a peak innate realm expert. Such a master already stood at the pinnacle of the younger generation, and even the top three reclusive prodigies of the Divine Hall were at most like this.
Ye Kong still remembered a particular ancient martial art that Xiao Yufan had once performed, which had left a lasting impression on him. That martial art probably transcended the category of ordinary martial arts, meaning that the strength Xiao Yufan held in reserve was even more than he had imagined.
He could even envision a future day when this man would ascend to the peak realm that everyone yearned for…
As soon as Ye Kong disappeared from his spot, Xiao Yufan had already moved. However, his afterimage still lingered in place. His “Dragon-Controlling, Lightning-Chasing” technique, when pushed to the limit, could create several illusions, making his movements somewhat eerie.
“Hmm? Not dodging?”
“Be careful, I’m about to strike…”
Ye Kong, aware of his inferior strength compared to Xiao Yufan, decided to take the initiative without hesitation. As his words fell, his figure vanished from the spot!
Swift as lightning, fast as the wind!
Ye Kong’s speed now was several times faster than when he was at the half-step innate realm, a qualitative leap. Moreover, with the enhancement of his physique by the Heavenly Burial Flower, he held an absolute advantage among his peers.
If it were an ordinary early-stage innate expert facing Ye Kong’s assault, they would surely be flustered. But Xiao Yufan was no ordinary innate expert.
As Ye Kong’s figure disappeared, Xiao Yufan had already moved, though his afterimage remained in place. The Dragon Chasing Lightning technique, when pushed to its limits, could conjure several phantoms, adding an eerie touch.
“Hmm? Not dodging?”
Ye Kong frowned slightly as he saw Xiao Yufan not evading. Was this guy really that confident? An innate realm expert was not to be trifled with; a single misstep could lead to injury.
However, Ye Kong quickly realized something was amiss when his hand seal met Xiao Yufan’s phantom, feeling the force dissipate into nothingness.
“An afterimage? Just how terrifying is his speed?”
A chill crept up Ye Kong’s spine as he realized he had underestimated Xiao Yufan’s strength. When he was at the peak of the acquired realm, Xiao Yufan was already a half-step innate expert. Now that he had stepped into the innate realm, Xiao Yufan’s strength must be even more monstrous.
Turning abruptly, Ye Kong saw Xiao Yufan’s figure appear behind him, smiling without making a move.
The onlookers, like Xie Yuan, clearly understood that if Xiao Yufan had struck while Ye Kong was distracted, he would have had no chance to resist.
“Your speed is decent, but it’s not enough!”
The fact that Ye Kong could elevate his speed to such a level showed he was no stranger to this realm. His previous failed attempt to break into the innate realm must have given him a deep understanding of it.
“Let’s try again…”
Ye Kong responded with a hint of reluctance, feeling somewhat disgruntled. He acknowledged the gap between them, but his pride wouldn’t let him believe it was so vast.
Without further words, Xiao Yufan simply smiled. Ye Kong, having just entered the innate realm, was brimming with confidence. Defeating him too quickly would be cruel, so he decided to let him have a few moves.
The two barely clashed directly, and even when they did, Xiao Yufan didn’t use ancient martial arts, merely relying on internal energy to steadily suppress Ye Kong.
In eight exchanges, Ye Kong hadn’t even touched Xiao Yufan’s clothes, while he, under extreme tension, had severely depleted his internal energy. Unlike Xiao Yufan, who had the Dragon Chasing True Technique to replenish his energy, Ye Kong’s energy was finite and couldn’t be quickly restored.
“Almost there…”
Noticing Ye Kong’s significant loss of stamina, Xiao Yufan’s smile widened, and a soft murmur escaped his lips.
As his shifting figure suddenly halted, Ye Kong nearly collided with him, feeling extremely frustrated. Not being able to touch his opponent’s clothes was anything but satisfying.
After a brief moment of distraction, he could feel Xiao Yufan’s aura suddenly intensify…
This change also excited Xie Yuan and the others. Xiao Yufan had been avoiding direct confrontation with Ye Kong, but now he was about to make his first active move. The sheer force of it was evident from the momentum alone.
“Annihilation Seal, double seal overlay!”
Xiao Yufan’s voice echoed softly as his palms, glowing with white light, formed two seals. Instantly conjuring two Annihilation Seals was a significant drain even for an innate expert, but Xiao Yufan showed no signs of strain.
However, as the two seals were about to descend, Ye Kong felt immense pressure…
He had witnessed the Annihilation Seal’s power when he fought Xiao Yufan before, but he hadn’t expected that even after entering the innate realm, he would still feel overwhelmed by this ancient martial art.
It wasn’t the martial art itself but the practitioner who was far stronger than him. The power of two seals combined was not simply additive.
If he were to perform the Sumeru Creation Palm twice, he could manage, but it wouldn’t be this effortless. He knew better than anyone how taxing ancient martial arts were on internal energy.
But Xiao Yufan executed it with such ease, highlighting the vast gap between them…
Despite his astonishment, Ye Kong couldn’t concede. Facing the two massive seals, his eyes sharpened, and he instantly entered his most formidable defensive stance!
Boom! With a dull thud, the seals struck Ye Kong directly, causing him to stagger and a trickle of blood to escape the corner of his mouth.
One strike, devastatingly powerful.
This meant that if Xiao Yufan hadn’t been holding back from the start, Ye Kong would have lasted only one round against him.
Even Xie Yuan, who had some psychological preparation, was astounded. This man’s strength was on another level. The most dazzling figure at the Ancient Martial Arts Assembly indeed had the capital to be revered.
Wiping the blood from his mouth, Ye Kong’s smile turned bitter. He could see that Xiao Yufan had been going easy on him to avoid humiliating him. Unknowingly, the latter had left him far behind.
Even a mid-stage innate expert wouldn’t so easily defeat an early-stage innate expert. Thinking of this, Ye Kong gained a new understanding of Xiao Yufan’s strength…
If he wasn’t mistaken, this man’s combat power was comparable to a peak innate expert, a realm that stood atop the pantheon of the younger generation. Even the top three prodigies of the Divine Temple, who rarely appeared, were at most on par with him.
Ye Kong remembered a particular ancient martial art Xiao Yufan had once used, one that left a lasting impression. That technique likely transcended ordinary martial arts, meaning Xiao Yufan’s reserved strength was even greater than imagined.
He could even envision a future where this man would ascend to the pinnacle that everyone yearned for…
However, Ye Kong quickly realized the truth when his hand seal struck Xiao Yufan’s afterimage and the force vanished like a stone sinking into the sea, leaving no trace.
“Afterimage? Just how terrifying is this speed?”
“Be careful, I’m about to make my move…”
Ye Kong acknowledged that his strength was far inferior to Xiao Yufan’s, so taking the initiative to strike first was not at all excessive. As his words fell, his figure had already vanished from the spot!
Swift as lightning, fast as the wind!
Ye Kong’s speed now was several times faster than when he was at the half-step innate realm—a qualitative leap. Moreover, with the enhancement of his physique by the Heavenly Burial Flower, he held an absolute advantage among his peers.
If it were an ordinary early-stage innate realm expert facing Ye Kong’s assault, they would surely be flustered. But Xiao Yufan—how could he be an ordinary innate expert?
As Ye Kong’s figure disappeared from the spot, Xiao Yufan had already moved, though his afterimage remained in place. The Dragon Chasing Lightning technique, when pushed to its limits, could conjure several phantom images, creating an eerie effect.
“Hmm? Not dodging?”
Seeing that Xiao Yufan didn’t evade, Ye Kong couldn’t help but frown. Was this guy really that confident? An innate realm expert was not something a half-step innate could compare to. A single moment of carelessness could lead to injury.
However, Ye Kong quickly realized something was amiss. When his hand seal touched Xiao Yufan’s phantom, the force seemed to vanish into thin air, as if sinking into a vast ocean.
“An afterimage? Just how terrifying is his speed?”
A chill crept up Ye Kong’s spine as he realized he had indeed underestimated Xiao Yufan’s strength. When he was at the peak of the acquired realm, this guy was already a half-step innate expert. Now that he had stepped into the innate realm, Xiao Yufan’s strength must have become even more monstrous.
Suddenly turning around, Ye Kong saw Xiao Yufan’s figure appear behind him, smiling calmly without making a move.
Those watching from the sidelines, like Xie Yuan, clearly understood that if Xiao Yufan had taken advantage of Ye Kong’s momentary distraction to strike, Ye Kong would have had no chance to resist.
“Your speed is decent, but it’s still not enough.”
The fact that Ye Kong could elevate his speed to this level showed that he was no stranger to this realm. It seemed that after his failed attempt to break through to the innate realm last time, he had gained a deep understanding of it.
“Then let’s try again…”
Ye Kong responded with a hint of reluctance, feeling somewhat frustrated. He admitted there was a gap between them, but his pride refused to believe that the gap could be so vast.
Without saying anything more, Xiao Yufan simply smiled. Ye Kong, having just entered the innate realm, was undoubtedly brimming with confidence. Defeating him too quickly would be cruel, so he decided to let him have a few moves.
The two barely clashed directly. Even when they did, Xiao Yufan didn’t use ancient martial arts, relying solely on his internal energy to steadily suppress Ye Kong.
After eight exchanges, Ye Kong hadn’t even touched the hem of Xiao Yufan’s robe. Meanwhile, under intense pressure, his internal energy was severely depleted. Unlike Xiao Yufan, who had the Dragon Chasing True Art within him, Ye Kong’s energy didn’t replenish quickly—once it was spent, it was gone.
“That’s about enough…”
Seeing that Ye Kong’s stamina had significantly diminished, a faint smile appeared on Xiao Yufan’s lips, followed by a soft murmur.
Ye Kong, caught off guard, nearly collided with Xiao Yufan’s suddenly still figure. He was beyond frustrated—unable to even touch this guy’s clothes. How could he feel anything but irritation?
After a brief moment of disorientation, he could sense Xiao Yufan’s aura suddenly intensify…
This change also excited Xie Yuan and the others. Xiao Yufan had been avoiding direct confrontation with Ye Kong, but now he was finally making his first active move. Just from the sheer force of it, they could tell how fierce the attack would be.
“Annihilation Seal, double stack!”
Xiao Yufan’s voice echoed softly as his palms, glowing with white light, slowly formed two seals. Instantly conjuring two Annihilation Seals was a significant drain even for an innate realm expert, yet Xiao Yufan showed no signs of strain.
However, as the two seals descended, Ye Kong felt an immense pressure…
He had witnessed the power of the Annihilation Seal when he fought Xiao Yufan before, but he hadn’t expected that even after entering the innate realm, he would still feel overwhelmed by this ancient martial art.
It wasn’t the martial art itself but the person wielding it—Xiao Yufan was simply far stronger. Moreover, the power of two stacked seals was not merely additive.
If Ye Kong were to perform two Void Creation Palms, he could manage it, but it wouldn’t be nearly as effortless. He knew better than anyone how terrifying the energy consumption of ancient martial arts could be.
Yet Xiao Yufan executed it with such ease—the gap between them was anything but small.
Despite his astonishment, Ye Kong couldn’t afford to concede. Facing the two massive seals, his eyes sharpened as he instantly entered his most formidable defensive stance!
Boom! With a dull thud, the seals struck Ye Kong directly. He staggered, a trickle of blood seeping from the corner of his mouth.
One strike, and it was this devastating.
In other words, if Xiao Yufan hadn’t been holding back from the start, Ye Kong would have lasted only one round against him.
Even Xie Yuan, who had some mental preparation, was shocked. This man was so overwhelmingly powerful. The most dazzling figure at the Ancient Martial Arts Assembly indeed had the capital to make others look up to him.
Wiping the blood from his lips, Ye Kong’s smile turned bitter. He could see that Xiao Yufan had been going easy on him to spare him from utter humiliation. Unknowingly, the latter had already left him far behind.
Even a mid-stage innate realm expert wouldn’t so easily defeat an early-stage innate. Thinking of this, Ye Kong gained a whole new understanding of Xiao Yufan’s strength…
If he wasn’t mistaken, this man’s combat power was on par with a peak innate realm expert—a level that stood at the pinnacle of the younger generation. Even the top three prodigies of the Divine Hall, who rarely appeared in public, were likely no stronger than this.
Ye Kong still remembered a certain ancient martial art Xiao Yufan had once used, which left an indelible impression on him. That technique probably transcended the realm of ordinary martial arts, meaning Xiao Yufan’s hidden strength was even greater than he had imagined.
He could almost envision a future where this man would ascend to the peak that everyone yearned for…
Suddenly turning around, Ye Kong saw Xiao Yufan appear behind him, smiling calmly without making a move.
As onlookers, Xie Yuan and the others clearly understood that if Xiao Yufan had attacked while Ye Kong was momentarily stunned, Ye would have had no chance to resist.
“Your speed is decent, but it’s still not enough!”
“Be careful, I’m about to strike…”
Ye Kong, aware that his strength was far inferior to Xiao Yufan’s, thought it was not excessive to strike first. As his words fell, his figure had already vanished from his original spot!
Swift as lightning, fast as the wind!
Ye Kong’s speed now was several times faster than when he was at the half-step innate realm, a qualitative leap. Moreover, with the improvement of his physique by the Heavenly Burial Flower, he held an absolute advantage among his peers.
If it were an ordinary early-stage innate realm expert facing Ye Kong’s attack, they would surely be flustered. But Xiao Yufan, how could he be an ordinary innate expert?
As Ye Kong’s figure disappeared from his original spot, Xiao Yufan had already moved, though his afterimage remained in place. The Dragon Chasing Lightning technique, when pushed to its limit, could create several phantom images, somewhat eerie.
“Hmm? Not dodging?”
Seeing Xiao Yufan not evading, Ye Kong frowned slightly. Was this guy really that confident? An innate realm expert was not something a half-step innate realm could compare to; a single careless moment could result in injury.
However, Ye Kong quickly realized something was amiss when his hand seal touched Xiao Yufan’s phantom image, feeling the force dissipate like a stone sinking into the sea, vanishing without a trace.
“An afterimage? How terrifying is this speed?”
A chill ran down Ye Kong’s spine as he realized he had indeed underestimated Xiao Yufan’s strength. When he was at the peak of the acquired realm, this guy was already a half-step innate expert. Now that he had stepped into the innate realm, the latter’s strength must be even more monstrous.
Suddenly turning around, Ye Kong saw Xiao Yufan’s figure appear behind him, smiling calmly without making a move.
Those watching from the sidelines, like Xie Yuan, knew very well that if Xiao Yufan had taken advantage of Ye Kong’s distraction to strike, Ye Kong would have had no chance to resist.
“Speed is decent, but it’s not enough!”
Being able to increase speed to such a level showed that Ye Kong was quite familiar with this realm. It seemed that after his last failed attempt to break into the innate realm, he had gained a deep understanding of it.
“Then let’s try again…”
Responding with a hint of reluctance, Ye Kong indeed felt somewhat displeased. He acknowledged the gap between them, but his pride wouldn’t let him believe that the gap was so vast.
Without saying more, Xiao Yufan just smiled silently. Having just entered the innate realm, Ye Kong was undoubtedly brimming with confidence. Defeating him too quickly would be cruel, so he decided to let him have a few moves first.
The two almost never clashed head-on. Even when they did, Xiao Yufan didn’t use ancient martial arts, merely relying on internal energy to steadily suppress Ye Kong.
After eight rounds, Ye Kong hadn’t even touched the hem of Xiao Yufan’s clothes. Instead, in his highly tense state, his internal energy consumption was severe. Unlike Xiao Yufan, who had the Dragon Chasing True Art within his body, Ye Kong’s internal energy depleted rapidly without quick replenishment.
“Almost there…”
Seeing Ye Kong’s stamina significantly drained, a smile crept onto Xiao Yufan’s lips, followed by a soft murmur.
Ye Kong, caught off guard by the sudden halt in Xiao Yufan’s movements, almost collided with him. He was extremely frustrated; not even touching this guy’s clothes, how could he feel good about it?
After a brief moment of distraction, he could feel Xiao Yufan’s aura suddenly intensify…
This change also excited Xie Yuan and the others. Xiao Yufan had never directly engaged with Ye Kong before, and now he was finally about to make his first active move. Just from the aura, one could tell how fierce the attack would be.
“Annihilation Seal, double seal overlay!”
Xiao Yufan’s voice echoed softly. His palms, glowing with white light, slowly formed two seals. Instantly condensing two Annihilation Seals was a significant drain even for an innate realm expert, but Xiao Yufan showed no signs of strain.
However, as the two hand seals were about to descend, Ye Kong felt immense pressure…
He had witnessed the might of the Annihilation Seal when he clashed with Xiao Yufan before, but he hadn’t expected that even after stepping into the innate realm, facing this ancient martial art would still leave him feeling powerless.
It wasn’t the ancient martial art itself, but the person executing it was far stronger than him, and the power of a double seal overlay was definitely not as simple as one plus one.
If he were to perform the Sumeru Creation Palm twice, he could do it, but it wouldn’t be this effortless. He knew better than anyone how terrifying the internal energy consumption of performing ancient martial arts was.
But Xiao Yufan executed it with such ease, the gap was not just significant…
Despite his astonishment, Ye Kong naturally couldn’t concede. Facing the two massive hand seals, his eyes sharpened, instantly entering his most formidable defensive state!
Bang! With a dull thud, the hand seals struck Ye Kong directly. He staggered, a trickle of blood seeping from the corner of his mouth.
One strike, overwhelmingly powerful.
This meant that if Xiao Yufan hadn’t avoided combat initially, Ye Kong would have only lasted one round against him.
Even Xie Yuan, who had some psychological preparation, was somewhat horrified. This man was so strong, the most dazzling figure at the ancient martial arts gathering indeed had the capital to make others look up to him.
Wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, Ye Kong’s smile turned bitter. He could see that Xiao Yufan had been holding back to prevent him from being too humiliated. Unconsciously, the latter had already left him far behind.
Even a mid-stage innate realm expert wouldn’t easily defeat an early-stage innate realm expert. Thinking of this, he had a new understanding of Xiao Yufan’s strength…
If he wasn’t mistaken, this man’s combat power was definitely comparable to a peak innate realm expert. Such a master already stood on the altar of the younger generation. Even the top three reclusive prodigies of the Divine Hall were at most like this.
Ye Kong still remembered an ancient martial art Xiao Yufan had once performed, which left a lasting impression on him. That martial art probably transcended the category of ordinary martial arts, meaning Xiao Yufan’s reserved strength was even more than he imagined.
He could even envision a future day when this man would ascend to the peak realm that everyone yearned for…
“Then let’s try again…”
“Be careful, I’m about to make my move…”
Ye Kong acknowledged that his strength was significantly inferior to Xiao Yufan’s, so taking the initiative to strike first was not at all excessive. As his words fell, his figure had already vanished from his original spot!
Swift as lightning, fast as the wind!
Ye Kong’s speed now was several times faster than when he was at the half-step innate realm, a qualitative leap indeed. Moreover, with the improvements to his physique from the Heavenly Burial Flower, he held an absolute advantage among his peers.
If it were an ordinary early-stage innate realm expert facing Ye Kong’s assault, they would certainly be flustered. But Xiao Yufan, how could he be an ordinary innate expert?
As Ye Kong’s figure disappeared from his original spot, Xiao Yufan had already moved, though his afterimage remained in place. The Dragon Chasing Lightning technique, when pushed to its limits, could conjure several phantom images, creating an eerie effect.
“Hmm? Not dodging?”
Seeing Xiao Yufan not evading, Ye Kong couldn’t help but frown. Was this guy really that confident? An innate realm expert was not something a half-step innate realm could compare to; a single moment of carelessness could result in injury.
However, Ye Kong quickly realized something was amiss. When his hand seal touched Xiao Yufan’s phantom image, he felt the force dissipate like a stone sinking into the sea, vanishing without a trace.
“An afterimage? Just how terrifying is his speed?”
A chill crept up Ye Kong’s spine as he realized he had indeed underestimated Xiao Yufan’s strength. When he was at the peak of the acquired realm, this guy was already a half-step innate expert. Now that he had stepped into the innate realm, the latter’s strength must be even more monstrous.
Suddenly turning around, Ye Kong saw Xiao Yufan’s figure appear behind him, smiling calmly without making a move.
Those watching from the sidelines, like Xie Yuan, knew very well that if Xiao Yufan had taken advantage of Ye Kong’s momentary distraction to strike, Ye Kong would have had no chance to resist.
“Your speed is decent, but it’s still not enough!”
Being able to elevate his speed to such a level showed that Ye Kong was quite familiar with this realm. It seemed that after his failed attempt to break through to the innate realm last time, he had gained a deep understanding of it.
“Then let’s try again…”
Ye Kong responded with a hint of reluctance, feeling somewhat frustrated. He admitted there was a gap between them, but his pride refused to believe that the gap could be so vast.
Without saying anything more, Xiao Yufan simply smiled. Having just entered the innate realm, Ye Kong was undoubtedly brimming with confidence. Defeating him too quickly would be cruel, so Xiao Yufan decided to let him have a few moves.
The two had hardly clashed directly. Even when they did, Xiao Yufan didn’t use any ancient martial arts, relying solely on his internal energy to steadily suppress Ye Kong.
After eight exchanges, Ye Kong hadn’t even touched the hem of Xiao Yufan’s robe. On the contrary, in his intense state, his internal energy consumption was severe. Unlike Xiao Yufan, who had the Dragon Chasing True Art within him, Ye Kong’s internal energy was depleted bit by bit with no rapid replenishment.
“That’s about enough…”
Seeing that Ye Kong’s stamina had significantly diminished, a smile crept onto Xiao Yufan’s lips, followed by a soft murmur.
Ye Kong, caught off guard, nearly collided with Xiao Yufan as the latter’s figure suddenly stopped. He was beyond frustrated; not even touching the guy’s robe, how could he feel good about it?
After a brief moment of distraction, he could feel Xiao Yufan’s aura suddenly intensify…
This change also excited Xie Yuan and the others. Xiao Yufan had not directly engaged Ye Kong until now, and finally, he was about to make his first active move. Just from the aura, one could tell how fierce the attack would be.
“Annihilation Seal, double stack!”
Xiao Yufan’s voice echoed softly. His palms, glowing with white light, slowly formed two hand seals. Instantly condensing two Annihilation Seals was an immense drain even for an innate realm expert, but Xiao Yufan seemed unfazed.
However, as the two hand seals were about to descend, Ye Kong felt an overwhelming pressure…
He had witnessed the might of the Annihilation Seal when he fought Xiao Yufan before, but he hadn’t expected that even after stepping into the innate realm, facing this ancient martial art would still leave him feeling powerless.
It wasn’t the ancient martial art itself, but the person executing it was far stronger than him. Moreover, the power of two stacked seals was not simply one plus one.
If he were to perform the Sumeru Creation Palm twice, he could manage it, but it wouldn’t be this effortless. He knew better than anyone how terrifying the internal energy consumption of using ancient martial arts was.
But Xiao Yufan executed it with such ease, the gap was not just significant…
Despite his astonishment, Ye Kong couldn’t just concede. Facing the two massive hand seals, his eyes sharpened, and he instantly entered his most formidable defensive stance!
Boom! With a dull thud, the hand seals struck Ye Kong directly. He staggered, and a trickle of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.
A single strike, overwhelmingly powerful.
In other words, if Xiao Yufan hadn’t initially avoided combat, Ye Kong would have lasted only one round against him.
Even Xie Yuan, who had some mental preparation, was somewhat shocked. This man was so incredibly strong; the most dazzling figure at the Ancient Martial Arts Assembly indeed had the capital to be revered.
Wiping the blood from his mouth, Ye Kong’s smile turned bitter. He could clearly see that Xiao Yufan had been holding back, not wanting to make him look too pitiful. Unconsciously, the latter had already left him far behind.
Even a mid-stage innate realm expert wouldn’t so easily defeat an early-stage innate realm practitioner. Thinking of this, he gained a whole new understanding of Xiao Yufan’s strength…
If he wasn’t mistaken, this man’s combat power was definitely comparable to a peak innate realm expert. Such a master already stood at the pinnacle of the younger generation. Even the top three prodigies of the Divine Hall, who rarely appeared, were at most on par with him.
Ye Kong still remembered a particular ancient martial art that Xiao Yufan had once used, which left a lasting impression on him. That technique probably transcended the realm of ordinary martial arts, meaning that Xiao Yufan’s reserved strength was even greater than he had imagined.
He could even envision a future day when this man would ascend to the peak that everyone yearned for…
“Be careful, I’m about to strike…”
Ye Kong, aware that his strength was significantly inferior to Xiao Yufan, decided to make the first move without hesitation. As his words fell, his figure vanished from the spot!
Swift as lightning, fast as the wind!
Ye Kong’s speed now was several times faster than when he was at the half-step innate realm, a qualitative leap. Moreover, with the enhancement of his physique by the Heavenly Burial Flower, he held an absolute advantage among his peers.
If it were an ordinary early innate realm expert facing Ye Kong’s assault, they would surely be flustered. But Xiao Yufan was no ordinary innate expert.
As Ye Kong’s figure disappeared, Xiao Yufan had already moved, though his afterimage remained in place. The Dragon Chasing Lightning technique, when pushed to its limits, could conjure several phantoms, adding an eerie touch.
“Hmm? Not dodging?”
Ye Kong frowned slightly as he saw Xiao Yufan not evading. Was this guy really that confident? An innate realm expert was not something a half-step innate could compare to; a single moment of carelessness could lead to injury.
However, Ye Kong quickly realized something was amiss. When his hand seal touched Xiao Yufan’s phantom, the force seemed to vanish into thin air.
“An afterimage? Just how terrifying is his speed?”
A chill ran down Ye Kong’s spine as he realized he had underestimated Xiao Yufan’s strength. When he was at the peak of the acquired realm, this guy was already a half-step innate expert. Now that he had stepped into the innate realm, Xiao Yufan’s strength must be even more monstrous.
Suddenly turning around, Ye Kong saw Xiao Yufan’s figure appear behind him, smiling calmly without making a move.
Those watching from the sidelines, like Xie Yuan, knew all too well that if Xiao Yufan had struck while Ye Kong was distracted, he would have had no chance to resist.
“Your speed is decent, but it’s not enough.”
The fact that Ye Kong could boost his speed to such a level showed that he was quite familiar with this realm. It seemed that after his failed attempt to break through to the innate realm last time, he had gained a deep understanding of it.
“Let’s try again…”
Ye Kong responded with a hint of reluctance, feeling somewhat frustrated. He acknowledged the gap between them, but his pride refused to believe that the gap could be so vast.
Without saying more, Xiao Yufan simply smiled. Ye Kong, having just entered the innate realm, was undoubtedly brimming with confidence. Defeating him too quickly would be cruel, so he decided to let him have a few moves.
The two barely clashed directly. Even when they did, Xiao Yufan didn’t use ancient martial arts, relying solely on internal energy to steadily suppress Ye Kong.
After eight exchanges, Ye Kong hadn’t even touched the hem of Xiao Yufan’s robe. Meanwhile, under extreme tension, his internal energy was severely depleted. Unlike Xiao Yufan, who had the Dragon Chasing True Art within him, Ye Kong’s energy didn’t replenish quickly; once it was used, it was gone.
“That’s about enough…”
Seeing Ye Kong’s stamina significantly drained, a smile crept onto Xiao Yufan’s lips, followed by a soft murmur.
Ye Kong, caught off guard, almost collided with Xiao Yufan’s suddenly still figure. He was beyond frustrated; not being able to even touch this guy’s clothes was anything but satisfying.
After a brief moment of distraction, he could feel Xiao Yufan’s aura suddenly intensify…
This change also excited Xie Yuan and the others. Xiao Yufan had been avoiding direct confrontation with Ye Kong, but now he was finally making his first active move. Just from the aura, one could tell how fierce the attack would be.
“Annihilation Seal, double seal overlay!”
Xiao Yufan’s voice echoed softly. His palms, glowing with white light, slowly formed two seals. Instantly condensing two Annihilation Seals was a significant drain even for an innate realm expert, but Xiao Yufan showed no signs of strain.
However, as the two seals were about to descend, Ye Kong felt immense pressure…
He had witnessed the Annihilation Seal’s power before when they clashed, but he hadn’t expected that even after stepping into the innate realm, facing this ancient martial art would still leave him feeling powerless.
It wasn’t the martial art itself but the practitioner who was far stronger than him. Moreover, the power of two seals overlaid was not simply additive.
If he were to perform the Sumeru Creation Palm twice, he could manage it, but not as effortlessly. He knew all too well how terrifying the internal energy consumption of ancient martial arts could be.
But Xiao Yufan executed it with such ease, the gap was anything but small…
Despite his astonishment, Ye Kong couldn’t concede. Facing the two massive seals, his eyes sharpened, and he instantly entered his most formidable defensive stance!
Bang! With a dull thud, the seals struck Ye Kong directly. He staggered, and a trickle of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.
One strike, and it was this powerful.
In other words, if Xiao Yufan hadn’t been avoiding combat initially, Ye Kong would have lasted only one round against him.
Even Xie Yuan, who had some mental preparation, was somewhat shocked. This man was so incredibly strong; the most dazzling figure at the ancient martial arts gathering indeed had the capital to be admired.
Wiping the blood from his mouth, Ye Kong’s smile turned bitter. He could see that Xiao Yufan had been holding back to prevent him from being too humiliated. Unknowingly, the latter had already left him far behind.
Even a mid-innate realm expert wouldn’t so easily defeat an early innate realm practitioner. Thinking of this, he gained a new understanding of Xiao Yufan’s strength…
If he wasn’t mistaken, this man’s combat power was definitely comparable to a peak innate realm expert. Such a master already stood at the pinnacle of the younger generation. Even the top three reclusive prodigies of the Divine Hall were at most on par with him.
Ye Kong still remembered a move Xiao Yufan had once used, an ancient martial art that left a lasting impression. That technique probably transcended the realm of ordinary martial arts, meaning Xiao Yufan’s reserved strength was even greater than he imagined.
He could even envision a future where this man would ascend to the peak realm that everyone yearned for…
The two hardly engaged in direct combat. Even when they did exchange blows, Xiao Yufan didn’t use any ancient martial arts techniques, effortlessly suppressing Ye Kong with internal energy alone.
In eight exchanges, Ye Kong hadn’t even touched Xiao Yufan’s robe. On the contrary, under extremely tense circumstances, Ye Kong’s internal energy was consumed severely. Unlike Xiao Yufan, who possessed the Dragon-Controlling True Manual within his body, Ye Kong’s energy depletion was real and couldn’t be replenished quickly.
“Enough…”
Seeing Ye Kong’s stamina had been significantly drained, Xiao Yufan’s lips curled slightly, and a soft murmur slowly emerged.
His figure, which had been in constant motion, suddenly halted. Ye Kong, momentarily distracted, nearly collided with him. At this moment, Ye was extremely frustrated—how could he not feel annoyed when he couldn’t even touch this opponent?
After a brief moment of shock, Ye Kong could feel Xiao Yufan’s aura suddenly surge…
This sudden change excited Xie Yuan and the others. Xiao Yufan had never directly confronted Ye Kong before, and now he was finally about to launch his first offensive. From the momentum alone, it was clear how sharp this attack would be.
“Annihilation Heaven Seal, two seals combined!”
“Be careful, I’m about to strike…”
Ye Kong acknowledged that his strength was far inferior to Xiao Yufan’s, so taking the initiative to strike first was not at all excessive. As his words fell, his figure had already vanished from his original spot!
Swift as lightning, fast as the wind!
Ye Kong’s speed now was several times faster than when he was at the half-step to the innate realm—a qualitative leap. Moreover, with the enhancement of his physique by the Heavenly Burial Flower, he held an absolute advantage among his peers.
If it were an ordinary early-stage innate realm expert facing Ye Kong’s assault, they would surely be flustered. But Xiao Yufan—how could he be an ordinary innate expert?
By the time Ye Kong’s figure disappeared from his original spot, Xiao Yufan had already moved. However, the afterimage of his body remained in place. The Dragon Chasing Lightning technique, when pushed to its limits, could conjure several phantom images, adding an eerie touch.
“Hmm? Not dodging?”
Seeing that Xiao Yufan did not evade, Ye Kong couldn’t help but frown. Was this guy really that confident? An innate realm expert was not something a half-step innate could compare to. A single moment of carelessness could result in injury.
However, Ye Kong quickly realized something was amiss. When his hand seal struck Xiao Yufan’s phantom, the force felt as if it had sunk into the sea, disappearing without a trace.
“An afterimage? Just how terrifying is his speed?”
A chill crept up Ye Kong’s back as he realized he had indeed underestimated Xiao Yufan’s strength. When he was at the peak of the postnatal realm, this guy was already a half-step innate expert. Now that he had stepped into the innate realm, Xiao Yufan’s strength must have become even more monstrous.
Suddenly turning around, Ye Kong saw Xiao Yufan’s figure appear behind him, smiling calmly without making a move.
Those watching from the sidelines, like Xie Yuan, knew very well that if Xiao Yufan had struck while Ye Kong was distracted, he would have had no chance to resist.
“Your speed is decent, but it’s still not enough!”
Being able to increase his speed to this level showed that Ye Kong was quite familiar with this realm. It seemed that after his failed attempt to break into the innate realm last time, he had gained a deep understanding of it.
“Then let’s try again…”
Ye Kong responded with a hint of reluctance, feeling somewhat frustrated. He admitted there was a gap between them, but his pride refused to believe that the gap could be so large.
Without saying anything more, Xiao Yufan simply smiled. Having just stepped into the innate realm, Ye Kong was undoubtedly brimming with confidence. Defeating him too quickly would be cruel, so he decided to let him have a few moves.
The two had hardly clashed directly. Even when they did, Xiao Yufan did not use ancient martial arts, relying solely on his internal energy to steadily suppress Ye Kong.
After eight exchanges, Ye Kong had not even touched the hem of Xiao Yufan’s robe. Meanwhile, under extreme tension, his internal energy consumption was severe. Unlike Xiao Yufan, who had the Dragon Chasing True Art within him, Ye Kong’s internal energy was depleted bit by bit, with no way to replenish it quickly.
“That’s about enough…”
Seeing that Ye Kong’s stamina had significantly diminished, a smile crept onto Xiao Yufan’s lips, followed by a soft murmur.
Ye Kong, who was in the midst of his movements, suddenly stopped, nearly colliding with Xiao Yufan. He was beyond frustrated—unable to even touch this guy’s robe. How could he feel good about that?
After a brief moment of distraction, he could sense Xiao Yufan’s aura suddenly intensify…
This change also excited Xie Yuan and the others. Xiao Yufan had not directly engaged with Ye Kong until now, and this would be his first active strike. Just from the momentum, one could tell how fierce the attack would be.
“Annihilation Seal, double seal overlay!”
Xiao Yufan’s voice echoed softly. The palms of his hands, glowing with white light, slowly formed two seals. Instantly condensing two Annihilation Seals was an immense drain even for an innate realm expert, but Xiao Yufan showed no significant change.
However, as the two seals were about to descend, Ye Kong felt an overwhelming pressure…
He had witnessed the power of the Annihilation Seal when he had fought Xiao Yufan before, but he hadn’t expected that even after stepping into the innate realm, he would still feel powerless against this ancient martial art.
It wasn’t the martial art itself, but the person executing it—Xiao Yufan was far stronger than him. Moreover, the power of a double seal overlay was not simply one plus one.
If he were to perform two Xumi Creation Palms, he could manage it, but it wouldn’t be this effortless. He knew better than anyone how terrifying the internal energy consumption of using ancient martial arts could be.
But Xiao Yufan executed it with such ease—the gap between them was no ordinary one…
Despite his astonishment, Ye Kong couldn’t just admit defeat. Facing the two massive seals, his eyes sharpened, and he instantly entered his most formidable defensive stance!
Boom! Accompanied by a dull sound, the seals struck Ye Kong directly. He staggered, and a trickle of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.
A single strike, yet so devastating.
In other words, if Xiao Yufan hadn’t avoided combat initially, Ye Kong would have only lasted one round against him.
Even Xie Yuan, who had some mental preparation, was somewhat horrified. This man was so powerful—the most dazzling figure at the Ancient Martial Arts Conference indeed had the capital to make others look up to him.
Wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, Ye Kong’s smile turned bitter. He could see that Xiao Yufan had been holding back, not wanting to make him look too pathetic. Unconsciously, the latter had already left him far behind.
Even a mid-stage innate realm expert wouldn’t so easily defeat an early-stage innate. Thinking of this, he gained a whole new understanding of Xiao Yufan’s strength…
If he wasn’t mistaken, this man’s combat power was definitely comparable to a peak innate realm expert. Such a master already stood at the pinnacle of the younger generation. Even the top three prodigies of the Divine Hall, who rarely appeared, were at most on par with him.
Ye Kong still remembered a certain ancient martial art Xiao Yufan had once used—a move that had left a lasting impression on him. That martial art likely surpassed the scope of ordinary techniques, meaning Xiao Yufan’s reserved strength was even greater than he had imagined.
He could even envision a day in the future when this man would ascend to the peak realm that everyone yearned for…
At this moment, Ye Kong felt immense pressure as the two hand seals approached…
“Be careful, I’m about to strike…”
Ye Kong, acknowledging that his strength was significantly inferior to Xiao Yufan, saw no issue in making the first move. As his words fell, his figure vanished from the spot!
Swift as lightning, fast as the wind!
Ye Kong’s speed now, compared to when he was at the half-step innate realm, had increased severalfold—a qualitative leap. Moreover, with the enhancement of his physique by the Heavenly Burial Flower, he held an absolute advantage among his peers.
If it were an ordinary early-stage innate realm expert facing Ye Kong’s assault, they would surely be flustered. But Xiao Yufan—how could he be an ordinary innate expert?
As Ye Kong’s figure disappeared, Xiao Yufan had already moved, though his afterimage remained in place. The Dragon Chasing Lightning technique, when pushed to its limits, could conjure several phantom images, adding a touch of eeriness.
“Hmm? Not dodging?”
Seeing Xiao Yufan not evading, Ye Kong couldn’t help but frown. Was this guy really that confident? An innate realm expert was not someone a half-step innate could compare to; a single moment of carelessness could lead to injury.
However, Ye Kong quickly realized something was amiss when his hand seal met Xiao Yufan’s phantom image, feeling the force dissipate into nothingness.
“An afterimage? Just how terrifying is his speed?”
A chill crept up Ye Kong’s spine as he realized he had indeed underestimated Xiao Yufan’s strength. When he was at the peak of the postnatal realm, this guy was already a half-step innate expert. Now that he had stepped into the innate realm, Xiao Yufan’s strength must be even more monstrous.
Suddenly turning around, Ye Kong saw Xiao Yufan’s figure appear behind him, smiling calmly without making a move.
Those watching from the sidelines, like Xie Yuan, clearly understood that if Xiao Yufan had taken advantage of Ye Kong’s momentary distraction to strike, Ye Kong would have had no chance to resist.
“Your speed is decent, but it’s still not enough!”
Being able to elevate his speed to such a level showed that Ye Kong was no stranger to this realm. It seemed that after his last failed attempt to break into the innate realm, he had gained a deep understanding of it.
“Then let’s try again…”
Responding with a hint of reluctance, Ye Kong indeed felt somewhat displeased. He admitted there was a gap between them, but his pride refused to believe that the gap could be so vast.
Without saying more, Xiao Yufan simply smiled. Having just entered the innate realm, Ye Kong was undoubtedly brimming with confidence. Defeating him too quickly would be cruel, so Xiao Yufan decided to let him have a few moves.
The two hardly clashed directly. Even when they did, Xiao Yufan didn’t use ancient martial arts, relying solely on internal energy to steadily suppress Ye Kong.
After eight exchanges, Ye Kong hadn’t even touched the hem of Xiao Yufan’s robe. Instead, in his intense state, his internal energy was severely depleted. Unlike Xiao Yufan, who had the Dragon Chasing True Art within him, Ye Kong’s energy was consumed bit by bit without rapid replenishment.
“That’s about enough…”
Seeing Ye Kong’s stamina significantly drained, a smile crept onto Xiao Yufan’s lips, followed by a soft murmur.
As the shifting figures suddenly halted, Ye Kong, momentarily distracted, almost collided with him. Now, he was far from pleased—unable to even touch this guy’s clothes, how could he feel good?
After a brief moment of distraction, he could feel Xiao Yufan’s aura sharply intensify…
This change also excited Xie Yuan and the others. Xiao Yufan had not directly engaged Ye Kong until now, and finally, he was about to make his first active move. Just from the aura, one could tell how fierce the attack would be.
“Annihilation Seal, double seal overlay!”
Xiao Yufan’s voice drifted over, his palms glowing with white light as two hand seals slowly formed. Instantly condensing two Annihilation Seals was a significant drain even for an innate realm expert, but Xiao Yufan showed no sign of strain.
However, as the two hand seals were about to descend, Ye Kong felt immense pressure…
He had witnessed the deterrent power of the Annihilation Seal in previous encounters with Xiao Yufan, but he hadn’t expected that even after stepping into the innate realm, facing this ancient martial art would still leave him feeling powerless.
It wasn’t the martial art itself, but the practitioner who was far stronger than him, and the power of the double seal overlay was not simply additive.
If he were to perform the Sumeru Creation Palm twice, he could manage it, but certainly not as effortlessly. He knew better than anyone how terrifying the consumption of internal energy was when performing ancient martial arts.
But Xiao Yufan executed it with such ease—the gap was not just significant, it was enormous…
Despite his astonishment, Ye Kong couldn’t concede defeat. Facing the two massive hand seals, his eyes sharpened as he instantly entered his strongest defensive stance!
Bang! With a dull thud, the hand seals struck Ye Kong directly, causing him to stagger and a trickle of blood to escape the corner of his mouth.
One strike, and it was this formidable.
In other words, if Xiao Yufan hadn’t initially avoided combat, Ye Kong would have lasted only one round against him.
Even Xie Yuan, who had some psychological preparation, was somewhat aghast. This man was so strong—the most dazzling figure at the ancient martial arts gathering indeed had the capital to make others look up to him.
Wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, Ye Kong’s smile turned bitter. He could clearly see that Xiao Yufan had been holding back to prevent him from being too humiliated. Unconsciously, the latter had already left him far behind.
Even a mid-stage innate realm expert wouldn’t so easily defeat an early-stage innate realm practitioner. Thinking of this, Ye Kong gained a whole new understanding of Xiao Yufan’s strength…
If he wasn’t mistaken, this man’s combat power was definitely comparable to a peak innate realm expert—such a master already stood on the altar of the younger generation. Even the top three prodigies of the Divine Temple, who rarely appeared, were at most on par with him.
Ye Kong still remembered a particular ancient martial art Xiao Yufan had once used, which left a lasting impression on him. That martial art probably transcended the realm of ordinary techniques, meaning Xiao Yufan’s reserved strength was even greater than he had imagined.
He could even envision a future day when this man would ascend to the pinnacle that everyone yearned for…
It wasn’t the martial art itself; it was simply that the person using it was far stronger than him. The power of two seals combined was certainly not just a simple sum.
If Ye Kong were to use the “Sumeru Creation Palm” twice, he could naturally do so as well, but he would never be able to do it so effortlessly. He knew better than anyone how much internal energy ancient martial arts techniques consumed.
Yet Xiao Yufan executed them so casually—the gap between them was no small matter.
Though surprised, Ye Kong naturally refused to admit defeat. Facing those two massive hand seals, his eyes sharpened, and he instantly entered his strongest defensive state!
Bang! Accompanied by a dull sound, the hand seals slammed directly onto Ye Kong. He staggered, and a trickle of blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.
One strike—so powerful.
In other words, if Xiao Yufan hadn’t initially avoided direct confrontation, Ye Kong would have lasted only one exchange.
Even though Xie Yuan was somewhat prepared, he still felt a chill run down his spine. This man had become this powerful. The most dazzling figure at the Martial Arts Grand Gathering truly deserved admiration.
Wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, Ye Kong’s smile turned bitter. How could he not see that Xiao Yufan had been holding back all along, deliberately avoiding humiliating him. Unknowingly, the latter had already pulled far ahead.
“Be careful, I’m about to strike…”
Ye Kong acknowledged that his strength was significantly inferior to Xiao Yufan’s, so taking the initiative to strike first was not at all excessive. As his words fell, his figure had already vanished from his original spot!
Swift as lightning, fast as the wind!
Ye Kong’s speed now was several times faster than when he was at the half-step innate realm, a qualitative leap. Moreover, with the enhancement of his physique by the Heavenly Burial Flower, he held an absolute advantage among his peers.
If it were an ordinary early-stage innate realm expert facing Ye Kong’s assault, they would surely be flustered. But Xiao Yufan, how could he be an ordinary innate expert?
As Ye Kong’s figure disappeared from his original spot, Xiao Yufan had already moved, though his afterimage remained in place. The Dragon Chasing Lightning technique, when pushed to its limits, could conjure several phantoms, adding an eerie touch.
“Hmm? Not dodging?”
Seeing Xiao Yufan not evading, Ye Kong couldn’t help but frown. Was this guy really that confident? An innate realm expert was not something a half-step innate could compare to; a single moment of carelessness could lead to injury.
However, Ye Kong quickly realized something was amiss when his hand seal touched Xiao Yufan’s phantom, feeling the force dissipate like a stone sinking into the sea, vanishing without a trace.
“An afterimage? Just how terrifying is his speed?”
A chill crept up Ye Kong’s spine as he realized he had indeed underestimated Xiao Yufan’s strength. When he was at the peak of the postnatal realm, this guy was already a half-step innate expert. Now that he had stepped into the innate realm, the latter’s strength must be even more monstrous.
Suddenly turning around, Ye Kong saw Xiao Yufan’s figure appear behind him, smiling leisurely without making a move.
Those in the thick of it are blind, while onlookers see clearly. Xie Yuan and others knew very well that if Xiao Yufan had taken advantage of Ye Kong’s distraction to strike, he would have had no chance to resist.
“Speed is decent, but it’s not enough!”
Being able to elevate his speed to such a level clearly showed that Ye Kong was not unfamiliar with this realm. It seemed that after his last failed attempt to break through to the innate realm, he had gained a deep understanding of it.
“Then let’s try again…”
Responding with a hint of reluctance, Ye Kong indeed felt somewhat displeased. He admitted there was a gap between them, but his pride wouldn’t let him believe that the gap could be so vast.
Without saying more, Xiao Yufan simply smiled without speaking. Having just stepped into the innate realm, Ye Kong was undoubtedly brimming with confidence. Defeating him so quickly would be cruel, so he decided to let him have a few moves first.
The two almost never clashed head-on, and even when they did, Xiao Yufan didn’t use ancient martial arts, merely relying on internal energy to steadily suppress Ye Kong.
After eight rounds, Ye Kong hadn’t even touched the hem of Xiao Yufan’s garment, while he, under extreme tension, had severely depleted his internal energy. Unlike Xiao Yufan, who had the Dragon Chasing True Art within his body, Ye Kong’s internal energy was consumed bit by bit, with no rapid replenishment.
“That’s about enough…”
Seeing Ye Kong’s stamina significantly drained, a smile crept onto Xiao Yufan’s lips, followed by a soft murmur.
The shifting figure suddenly came to a halt, and Ye Kong, momentarily distracted, almost collided with it. He was far from pleased, unable to even touch the guy’s clothes—how could he be happy?
After a brief moment of distraction, he could feel Xiao Yufan’s aura suddenly intensify…
This change also excited Xie Yuan and the others. Xiao Yufan had never directly engaged Ye Kong before and was finally about to make his first proactive move. Just from the momentum, one could tell how fierce the assault would be.
“Annihilation Seal, double seal overlay!”
Xiao Yufan’s voice drifted over, his palms glowing with white light as two hand seals slowly formed. Instantly coalescing two Annihilation Seals was a significant drain even for an innate realm expert, but Xiao Yufan showed no sign of strain.
However, as the two hand seals were about to descend, Ye Kong felt immense pressure…
He had witnessed the deterrent power of the Annihilation Seal when he previously clashed with Xiao Yufan, but he hadn’t expected that even after stepping into the innate realm, facing this ancient martial art would still leave him feeling powerless.
It wasn’t the fault of the ancient martial art itself, but the person executing it was far stronger than him, and the power of the double seal overlay was not simply additive.
If he were to execute the Xumi Creation Palm twice, he could manage it, but certainly not with such ease. He knew better than anyone how terrifying the internal energy consumption of executing ancient martial arts could be.
But Xiao Yufan executed it with such nonchalance, the gap was not just significant…
Despite his astonishment, Ye Kong naturally couldn’t concede defeat. Facing the two massive hand seals, his eyes sharpened, instantly entering his most formidable defensive state!
Boom! Accompanied by a dull sound, the hand seals directly struck Ye Kong, causing him to stagger, and a trickle of crimson blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.
One strike, overwhelmingly powerful.
This meant that if Xiao Yufan hadn’t initially avoided combat, Ye Kong would have only lasted one round against him.
Even Xie Yuan, who had some psychological preparation, was somewhat horrified. This man was so strong, the most dazzling figure at the ancient martial arts gathering indeed had the capital to be looked up to.
Wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, Ye Kong’s smile turned bitter. He could clearly see that Xiao Yufan had been holding back, not wanting to make him too embarrassed. Unconsciously, the latter had already left him far behind.
Even a mid-stage innate realm expert wouldn’t so easily defeat an early-stage innate realm practitioner. Thinking of this, he gained a whole new understanding of Xiao Yufan’s strength…
If he wasn’t mistaken, the combat power of the man before him was definitely comparable to a peak innate realm expert. Such a master already stood at the pinnacle of the younger generation, and even the top three reclusive prodigies of the Divine Hall were at most on par.
Ye Kong still remembered a particular ancient martial art that Xiao Yufan had once executed, which left an indelible impression on him. That martial art probably transcended the category of ordinary martial arts, meaning that Xiao Yufan’s reserved strength was even more than he had imagined.
He could even envision a future day when this man would ascend to the peak realm that everyone yearned for…
“Be careful, I’m about to make my move…”
Ye Kong, acknowledging that his strength was far inferior to Xiao Yufan’s, thought it was not at all excessive to strike first. As his words fell, his figure had already vanished from his original spot!
Swift as lightning, fast as the wind!
Ye Kong’s speed now was several times faster than when he was at the half-step to the innate realm, a qualitative leap indeed. Moreover, with the improvement of his physique by the Heavenly Burial Flower, he held an absolute advantage among his peers.
If it were an ordinary expert at the early innate realm facing Ye Kong’s assault, they would surely be flustered. But how could Xiao Yufan be an ordinary innate expert?
As Ye Kong’s figure disappeared from his original spot, Xiao Yufan had already moved, yet the afterimage of his body remained in place. The Dragon Chasing Lightning technique, when pushed to its limits, could conjure several phantom images, quite eerie indeed.
“Hmm? Not dodging?”
Seeing that Xiao Yufan did not evade, Ye Kong couldn’t help but frown. Was this guy really that confident? Experts at the innate realm were not to be compared with those at the half-step to the innate realm; a single moment of carelessness could lead to injury.
However, Ye Kong quickly realized something was amiss when his hand seal touched Xiao Yufan’s phantom image, feeling the force dissipate into nothingness, as if it had sunk into the sea.
“An afterimage? Just how terrifying is this speed?”
A chill crept up Ye Kong’s back as he realized he had indeed underestimated Xiao Yufan’s strength. When he was at the peak of the acquired realm, this guy was already a half-step to the innate realm expert. Now that he had stepped into the innate realm, the latter’s strength must be even more monstrous.
Suddenly turning around, Ye Kong saw Xiao Yufan’s figure appear behind him, smilingly looking at him without making a move.
Those involved are confused, but the onlookers see clearly. Xie Yuan and others knew very well that if Xiao Yufan had taken advantage of Ye Kong’s distraction to strike, he would have had no chance to resist.
“Your speed is decent, but it’s still not enough!”
Being able to increase speed to such a level was enough to show that Ye Kong was not unfamiliar with this realm. It seemed that after his last failed attempt to break through to the innate realm, he had gained a deep understanding of it.
“Then let’s try again…”
Responding with a bit of reluctance, Ye Kong indeed felt somewhat displeased. He admitted there was a gap between them, but his pride made it hard to believe that the gap could be so large.
Without saying anything more, Xiao Yufan just smiled silently. Having just stepped into the innate realm, Ye Kong was surely brimming with confidence. Defeating him too quickly would be cruel, so he decided to let him have a few moves first.
The two had hardly clashed head-on, and even when they did, Xiao Yufan did not use ancient martial arts, merely relying on internal energy to steadily suppress Ye Kong.
After eight rounds, Ye Kong hadn’t even touched the hem of Xiao Yufan’s garment, while he, under extreme tension, had severely depleted his internal energy. Unlike Xiao Yufan, who had the Dragon Chasing True Art within his body, Ye Kong’s internal energy was consumed bit by bit, with no way to quickly replenish it.
“That’s about enough…”
Seeing that Ye Kong’s stamina had significantly depleted, a smile appeared on Xiao Yufan’s lips, followed by a soft murmur.
The shifting figure suddenly stopped, and Ye Kong, momentarily distracted, almost collided with it. He was now extremely frustrated, unable to even touch this guy’s clothes; feeling good would be strange.
After a brief moment of distraction, he could feel Xiao Yufan’s aura suddenly intensify…
This change also excited Xie Yuan and the others. Xiao Yufan had not directly engaged Ye Kong until now, and was finally about to make his first active move. Just from the momentum, one could tell how fierce the assault would be.
“Annihilation Seal, double seal overlay!”
Xiao Yufan’s voice faintly came through, his palms glowing with white light as two hand seals slowly formed. Instantly condensing two Annihilation Seals was a significant drain even for an innate realm expert, but Xiao Yufan showed no major signs of strain.
However, at this moment, Ye Kong felt immense pressure as the two hand seals were about to descend…
He had witnessed the deterrent power of the Annihilation Seal when he previously clashed with Xiao Yufan, but he hadn’t expected that even after stepping into the innate realm, facing this ancient martial art would still leave him feeling powerless.
It wasn’t the ancient martial art itself, but the person executing it was far stronger than him, and the power of the double seal overlay was definitely not as simple as one plus one.
If he were to perform the Xumi Creation Palm twice, he could naturally do it, but it wouldn’t be this effortless. He knew better than anyone how terrifying the consumption of internal energy was when performing ancient martial arts.
But Xiao Yufan executed it with such ease, the gap was not ordinary…
Despite his astonishment, Ye Kong naturally couldn’t concede. Facing the two massive hand seals, his eyes sharpened, instantly entering his most formidable defensive state!
Bang! With a dull sound, the hand seals directly struck Ye Kong, causing him to stagger, and a trace of crimson blood seeped from the corner of his mouth.
One strike, so powerful.
In other words, if Xiao Yufan hadn’t initially avoided combat, Ye Kong would only have been able to withstand one round against him.
Even Xie Yuan, who had some psychological preparation, was somewhat horrified. This man was so strong, the most dazzling man at the ancient martial arts conference indeed had the capital to be admired.
Wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, Ye Kong’s smile turned bitter. He could see that Xiao Yufan had been holding back, aiming not to make him too disheveled. Unconsciously, the latter had already left him far behind.
Even a mid-innate realm expert wouldn’t so easily defeat someone at the early innate realm. Thinking of this, he had a new understanding of Xiao Yufan’s strength…
If he wasn’t mistaken, the combat power of the man before him was definitely comparable to a peak innate realm expert. Such an expert already stood at the pinnacle of the younger generation, even the top three reclusive prodigies of the Divine Hall were at most like this.
Ye Kong still remembered, Xiao Yufan had once performed an ancient martial art that left a lasting impression on him. That ancient martial art probably transcended the category of ordinary martial arts, meaning that the strength Xiao Yufan retained was even more than he imagined.
He could even envision a future day when this man would ascend to the peak realm that everyone yearned for…
Ye Kong still remembered a certain ancient martial art technique Xiao Yufan had once used, leaving an unforgettable impression on him. That martial art likely surpassed the realm of ordinary techniques. In other words, the strength Xiao Yufan had yet to reveal was even greater than he had imagined.
He could even foresee a future day when this man would ascend to the pinnacle everyone longed for…
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