“Hiss!”
“Chu Ying is only worthy of being his whetstone? Damn! That Archaic Sacred Body is too arrogant!”
“Holy sh*t! Rumor has it Ye Junfan already won the Saintess’s heart, while Chu Ying was always known as her sim… cough, admirer. Are they destined to clash?”
“This is going to be good! The Archaic Sacred Body’s combat power at half-step Two Restriction is absolutely real. But Chu Ying’s situation remains unclear. Su Yichen mentioned earlier that Chu Ying might’ve cultivated some powerful martial technique with massive backlash…”
“…”
On Martial Peak, both the Holy Son Candidates and the observing forty-nine Saintess Candidates held their breath, focusing intently on the match!
Chu Ying looked at Ye Junfan walking toward him, then smiled playfully, “So, how’s the Archaic Sacred Body cultivation going for you?”
Ye Junfan’s brows instantly furrowed.
What did he mean by that? Did he somehow know about the backlash problems he’d suffered during cultivation?
Just thinking of the recent days of unexpected backlash and spitting blood made Ye Junfan furious.
He coldly snorted, his gaze dark, “I’ll make you realize you’re not worthy of the Holy Son title—and even less qualified to pursue Ruoxi!”
As his words fell, Ye Junfan struck instantly.
His figure blurred into an afterimage, and behind him surged a golden ocean-like vision. Within the waves, golden lotuses faintly bloomed.
In an instant, an overwhelming, heavy pressure flooded the arena.
“Is that the innate phenomenon of the Archaic Sacred Body—Golden Lotus in the Bitter Sea?”
“Damn! This kind of phenomenon is probably no weaker than a supreme martial technique!”
Someone cried out instinctively in astonishment.
“It’s said only those with supreme physiques can develop unique phenomena. When released, they dominate their peers—none can match them!”
Others spoke with both admiration and awe.
“Phenomena are like domains, but only Sacred Lord-level experts can normally control domains. This Archaic Sacred Body is defying heaven itself!”
Several top-ten Holy Son Candidates wore serious expressions. Just this move from Ye Junfan was enough to make them nervous.
Even without Chu Ying, they wouldn’t stand a chance against Ye Junfan.
Boom!!!
Before the crowd could see what happened, a deafening explosion echoed across Martial Peak.
At some point, Chu Ying’s fist had already clashed head-on with Ye Junfan’s!
“They’re evenly matched?!” When both of them remained unmoved, someone gasped.
“But the Golden Lotus in the Bitter Sea phenomenon isn’t even counted in Ye Junfan’s half-step Two Restriction combat level… meaning his true strength should be even higher. Yet Chu Ying…”
Ye Junfan was surprised that Chu Ying had blocked his punch.
“You’ve probably never experienced a phenomenon before, have you? Allow me to let you feel its power, lucky whetstone!” Ye Junfan laughed, his body glowing with golden light. This chapter is updated first at novelping.com.
His physique was terrifyingly strong—an innate advantage of the Archaic Sacred Body’s invincibility among peers!
The two split, then clashed again.
Ye Junfan’s fist now carried black-purple lightning foxes—it was a vicious thunder-based martial technique.
“Wait! Is that the Nine Heavens Divine Thunder Fist? Did Ye Junfan really cultivate that?!”
“No, that should be a simplified version—the Minor Divine Thunder Fist, one of the top ten Profound-grade Low-Rank martial techniques!”
After someone explained, many Holy Son Candidates shuddered.
Profound-grade Low-Rank martial techniques were difficult enough to train, but this one supposedly required attracting heavenly lightning.
And who in their right mind would dare to attract heavenly lightning? You’d have to be insane!
That’s why it was rated Low-Rank despite its power—because of the extreme cultivation requirements.
“It makes sense. The Archaic Sacred Body requires tribulations to break through—after all, it’s bound by nine tribulations!”
That was common knowledge, so no one found it surprising anymore.
But the discussion soon halted.
“In terms of punching power, you think I lose to you?”
Within Chu Ying, the fierce force of Dragon-Subduing Tiger-Taming Technique erupted. He unleashed the Seven Emotions and Desires Disrupting Fist, bolstered by Azure Phoenix Martial Technique!
Seven Emotions and Desires Disrupting Fist—confound the seven emotions: joy, anger, sorrow, worry, fear, grief, and shock!
In that instant, Ye Junfan’s face changed drastically.
A terrifying force surged into him, impossible to block. His emotions and Dao heart instantly wavered!
Upon clashing fists again, he was blown back several steps, staggering and unstable.
Seven chaotic emotions spiraled in his mind—his thoughts plunged into disorder, joy and grief alternating, panic flooding him, not knowing why he was angry, sorrowful, or afraid.
Puh!
Finally, he couldn’t hold it in. His mind had been wounded, his internal organs shaken—blood spewed from his mouth.
“Holy sh*t?! Two punches and the Archaic Sacred Body’s injured?”
“Wasn’t this guy supposed to be peerlessly strong among equals? He even activated his phenomenon—why is he flopping so hard?”
Many widened their eyes in disbelief.
Supporters of Ye Junfan were especially shaken. The Archaic Sacred Body had long been an inspirational icon for them, rising from hardship through sheer perseverance.
They were among the ones who most wanted to see Ye Junfan win.
Yao Ruoxi saw this scene and quietly furrowed her brows.
“You just got lucky, don’t get cocky!” Ye Junfan steadied himself, filled with fury. He was the dignified Archaic Sacred Body—how could he suffer such a loss?
He activated the power of his Sacred Body, enhancing his physique, speed, and reflexes in every way. The Golden Lotus phenomenon surged once more.
“Primordial Maternal Qi Cauldron!”
Ye Junfan gritted his teeth. Though his natal cauldron hadn’t fully formed, he could still use it.
This cauldron could suppress all things!
Replacing his fist with the cauldron, it spun rapidly and shot toward Chu Ying like a meteor, sparks trailing in the air.
But no matter how fast the cauldron was—Chu Ying was faster!
Azure Phoenix Shadow Flash!
A sharp phoenix cry rang out. Behind Chu Ying, a complete Cave Heaven emerged.
Within it, a magnificent divine bird—the Azure Phoenix—circled and soared!
“How can this be…” Yao Ruoxi’s beautiful eyes narrowed sharply, filled with disbelief.
“What a stunning divine beast… Is that the legendary Azure Phoenix? A branch of the True Phoenix, one of the Ancient Ten Ferocities?!”
Lin Zhixue stared at the Azure Phoenix’s shadow, her eyes sparkling.
“Wait… That’s a Transcendent Dharma Image?” Elder Lu Lin of Martial Peak, the judge, suddenly widened his eyes.
Above 9th-grade Dharma Images—was the Transcendent rank! But few ever had the chance to form one!
Talent was one factor, but luck and resources were just as vital!
Even many top elders of sacred lands hadn’t managed to form one during their Cave Heaven Realm!
“Extreme speed means unmatched penetration!” Chu Ying grinned.
At this moment, the Seven Emotions and Desires Disrupting Fist had reached mastery.
Disrupt my seven emotions!
Confuse my six desires!
Slay the enemy, annihilate the self!
Shatter soul and disperse spirit!
Even Chu Ying felt his mind waver, growing faint—but only for an instant.
Because the backlash from cultivating the Seven Emotions and Desires Disrupting Fist had all been transferred away!
Off the stage, Xiao Yan and Su Yichen—both defeated by Chu Ying—suddenly had crimson eyes. Their emotions exploded into chaos. Shocked, they hurried to take pills and stabilize their minds.
Onstage.
Ye Junfan’s pupils shrank.
His not-yet-fully-formed Primordial Maternal Qi Cauldron was blown back by Chu Ying’s strike!
And in that instant—his mind suffered a heavy blow!