Gazing at the Four Heaven Exalted, whose aura suddenly soared, a touch of gravity flickered in Xiao Yan’s eyes. This guy was indeed formidable to have earned such a notorious reputation in the Central Plains. His current aura clearly surpassed that of an ordinary Peak Dou Zun… Of course, this did not mean that the Four Heaven Exalted had reached the Semi-Saint level, as such a step was impossible. Though seemingly a step away, the gap between Peak Dou Zun and Semi-Saint was like a vast chasm, so terrifying that it defied description. Even someone as powerful as the Pharmacist Elder had been stuck at Peak Dou Zun for years before finally breaking through by reconstructing his body. Achieving Semi-Saint was no simple feat even with monstrous talent. Countless talented practitioners met their end with deep regret, failing to bridge this narrow gap. The reason for this was that within this short step lay a unique cultivation method only discernible to those close to this realm. In the Central Plains, some top experts referred to this unique cultivation as the Nine Revolutions to Sainthood! The so-called Nine Revolutions was a measure used to quantify the distance between Peak Dou Zun and Semi-Saint. The gap was so immense that it required a more granular, though still vastly different, level to distinguish. Simply put, the Nine Revolutions entailed nine iterations of condensing and compressing Dou Qi. When a Peak Dou Zun’s Qi was fully saturated, with no room for increase, the process began; he would need to refine and compress all of his Dou Qi, re-creating space for new energy. And when filled again, the condensation would continue, this time aiming for perfection after nine repetitions. The Dou Qi within the body would then undergo a qualitative transformation, bridging the immeasurable chasm, and truly entering the Saint Tier! Therefore, some who reached this point referred to this hidden cultivation within Peak Dou Zun as the Nine Revolutions!
Explained simply, the Nine Revolutions required repeated condensation and compression. Consider how much Dou Qi a Peak Dou Zun could contain; to fill that space not once, but nine times, is a demand that merits the word “terrifying.” The Four Heaven Exalted, though at Peak Dou Zun, was likely at the first revolution, possibly even weaker than Xiao Yan post-using the Clan Seal. However, after absorbing so much blood, his strength now reached the third revolution. Still, the gap to Semi-Saint was vast, and until he crossed it, Xiao Yan stood a chance of winning.
With the surge of energy, the Four Heaven Exalted’s eyes turned crimson. Although the Blood Transmutation Technique could absorb blood energy, its aftermath was severe. For a month after use, his body would be near death, vulnerable even to a Dou Wang. Hence, unless absolutely necessary, he wouldn’t dare employ this technique. But now, failure was imminent, and defeat to Xiao Yan likely. He couldn’t afford that…
“Roar!”
The crimson-eyed Four Heaven Exalted locked onto Xiao Yan, a sinister smile spreading across his face. A cold, low roar rumbled from his throat. Waves of blood mist surged from him, coalescing into thick, foul clouds in the sky.
Frowning at the blood clouds, Xiao Yan felt the terrifying energy within. Without delay, he summoned four Heavenly Flames, which dispersed the stench with blinding heat.
Calling forth the flames, Xiao Yan took a deep breath, forming hand seals, and exhaled a grey flame—his Pseudo-Heavenly Flame, the “Life-Generating Fire.”
“Five Wheel Flame!”
A low shout echoed as the five flames swelled, transforming into massive fire spirits that circled above Xiao Yan, arranging into a strange formation and spinning wildly, forming a colossal, multicolored fiery disk, radiating intense heat, causing the blood clouds to undulate violently.
“Hmph! Blood Fiend Heaven Demon Palm!”
The Four Heaven Exalted, seeing this, snarled, spitting a column of blood into the clouds. The color darkened, and the cloud churned, parting to unleash a gigantic, blood-colored palm strike, aimed at Xiao Yan.
The destructive power of the blood palm was terrifying. Even miles away, a gargantuan palm outline materialized on the ground. “Xiao Yan, witness my power to obliterate you into nothingness!”
“Arrogant fool!” Hearing the Four Heaven Exalted’s challenge, Xiao Yan’s eyes iced over. Forming another seal, he shouted, “Five Wheel Flame Disk!”
The massive, multicolored disk rocketed out, tearing through the void, colliding explosively with the blood palm.
“Boom!”
The impact shattered the sky, cold blood mingling with scorching flame, unleashing a shockwave that shattered clouds and turned them to nothingness.
Seeing the terrifying storm form, the Four Heaven Exalted’s eyes narrowed, ready to retreat, but a chilling sensation froze his back. Turning, he saw a familiar, icy smile.
“Xiao Yan?!”
Shock jolted through the Four Heaven Exalted. He hadn’t sensed Xiao Yan’s approach at all!
“Great Creation Palm.”
As the Four Heaven Exalted reeled, Xiao Yan attacked with a forceful, dark-hued palm.
“Bloodfiend Cloak!”
Facing Xiao Yan’s lightning-quick attack, the Four Heaven Exalted hastily formed a layer of blood armor, but the impact shattered it, forcing him to eject blood. Xiao Yan’s strike sent him flying back.
“Think you can escape?”
Spotting the retreating figure, Xiao Yan’s expression turned grim. Seizing the moment of the Four Heaven Exalted’s depletion, he flapped his azure and red ancient wings, flashing behind his opponent, summoning four flames to form a magnificent, beautiful lotus.
“It’s over!”
Seeing the terror in the Four Heaven Exalted’s eyes, Xiao Yan sneered. Realizing the situation, the Four Heaven Exalted’s heart sunk. Xiao Yan’s three successive techniques were each at the Divine Tier, and their combined might was unstoppable.
“No wonder so many experts of the Soul Hall fell to this boy.”
As regret washed over the Four Heaven Exalted, Xiao Yan’s lotus shot out, slamming into him. An explosion of flame engulfed the area, a perfect pyrotechnic display, under countless astonished gazes.
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