Yuan's Ascension

"Not bad!" Sovereign Kua Chi, seated high in the Space Fortress, finally smiled when he saw Wu Yuan utterly annihilating High Deity Ji Ye with just two saber strikes.

"This saber technique. That High Deity Ji Ye unleashed a supreme secret art, with mana rivaling a seventh-stage Archimmortal and strength of a second-stage Astral Monarch, yet was swiftly slain by Wu Yuan?" Astral Monarch Hou Qu was astonished.

"Wu Yuan's strength should be at the level of a fourth-stage Astral Monarch," Astral Monarch Xuan Yun solemnly stated. "His saber technique is formidable. Even I feel faintly threatened.”

"Even you feel threatened?" Astral Monarch Hou Qu was shocked.

He was well aware that Astral Monarch Xuan Yun was capable of wielding Sovereign-level techniques, possessing strength far surpassing a ninth-stage Astral Monarch.

In terms of Dao comprehension, Astral Monarch Hou Qu was nearly on par with Astral Monarch Xuan Yun. But one had mastered Sovereign-level techniques while the other hadn't, which made a world of difference. In a direct confrontation, Astral Monarch Hou Qu would have to flee for his life within ten moves at most.

"Yes, Junior Brother Wu Yuan likely comprehends the Great Dao of Creation. He should have reached the ninth-level True Intent stage, the peak Astral Monarch level," Astral Monarch Xuan Yun marveled. "And he's only cultivated for ten thousand years."

Astral Monarch Hou Qu grew increasingly astounded as he listened. Peak Astral Monarch comprehension? Wu Yuan?

"Doesn't that mean his Dao comprehension is no shallower than mine?" Astral Monarch Hou Qu felt momentarily dazed.

How long had it been since then? Just over ten thousand years, and that youngster from back then was already his equal?

"Excellent!"

"Impressive, Wu Yuan."

"He's even stronger than High Immortal Nan Yin." The numerous Astral Monarchs in the hall were incredibly excited.

Most of them lacked the cultivation to accurately gauge Wu Yuan's precise strength, but that didn't prevent them from understanding that the situation on the central battlefield would quickly be reversed. With even High Deity Ji Ye cut down, who from the Immortal Court's army could stop Wu Yuan?

…

Beyond this expanse of outer space.

"Such exquisite saber technique."

"Life and death intertwined, unceasing. Why do I sense that this saber technique contains both the Law of Life and the Law of Death? How could this youngster who's always stayed in the Greenridge Macrocosm comprehend the Great Dao of Creation?" ℝα𐌽ΟΒЕṤ

"This saber technique is definitely at the peak Astral Monarch level."

"His saber technique is likely just one step away from the Sovereign level. His strength must have reached the fourth-stage Astral Monarch level."

"The strength Wu Yuan has displayed is not only stronger than High Immortal Nan Yin, but also a notch above High Deity Mu Long."

In the void, several Sovereigns from other major factions, who had originally believed the outcome of this decisive battle was fixed in stone, were all amazed and shocked.

Astral Monarchs might not be able to perceive it, but with their knowledge and experience, these Sovereigns swiftly analyzed Wu Yuan's strength.

They could discern that Wu Yuan could unleash such terrifying power because his saber technique was on the same level as Mu Long's.

One excelled in dominance, while the other excelled in ceaseless flow.

But Wu Yuan's burst of vital ether seemed to be a notch above High Deity Ji Ye, High Immortal Nan Yin, and Mu Long after they invoked their supreme secret arts. In life-and-death battles, base power was crucial.

"It's very strange."

"They've all cultivated supreme secret arts, with comparable Dao comprehension levels, so their depth of understanding should be similar. Even if there's a slight difference in immortal roots, with one having a first-degree immortal root and the other a second-degree immortal root, it should only affect endurance in prolonged battles."

"How can Wu Yuan's ether be so strong? It's probably close to a ninth-stage Archimmortal." These Sovereigns couldn't see through it for a moment.

They all came up with various conjectures. Was he the successor of a supreme being? Did he get his hands on an extremely compatible supreme secret art? Perhaps he established an Apotheosis root?

"Having cultivated for just over ten thousand years, this Wu Yuan is an unparalleled monstrous prodigy. It won’t be surprising if he caught the eye of the supreme Eldritch Progenitors and was taught some formidable teachings," Devil Sovereign Bloodforge said softly.

"That makes sense!"

"What a monstrous prodigy, to rival Mu Long after just ten thousand years of cultivation?" @@novelbin@@

"Mu Long's talent is enough to rival Yu Xiang, perhaps even surpass him."

"They say Zhuo Haiyue and Ming Jian are highly talented, but in my opinion, this Wu Yuan is the most formidable," a Sovereign sighed with emotion. "That Ming Jian probably can't compare to Wu Yuan."

"Everyone," Sovereign Bloodforge suddenly spoke loudly, "Let's all consider how we should respond if Wu Yuan becomes an Overlord in the future."

Instantly, several Sovereigns were stunned, falling into deep thought.

Indeed! If previously, Wu Yuan was only said to have hope of becoming an Overlord, then now? Almost no one dared to question it.

These Sovereigns all had extremely high perspectives, deeply aware of the growth of those monstrous prodigies throughout the river of space and time.

…

As Wu Yuan unleashed his full power, the Eldritch Court side was elated and excited, while the Immortal Court side was shocked and terrified.

"This Wu Yuan!" Sovereign Voltari had fully stood up, his body suffused with lightning. Though it was an incarnation, the cold intent in his eyes still made the many Astral Monarchs in the hall shiver with fear.

"How is this possible? How could he become so strong in just over ten thousand years?" Sovereign Voltari couldn't believe his eyes.

When he saw Wu Yuan kill High Deity Ji Ye in mere moments, he knew they were in big trouble.

What he cared about was no longer just the outcome of the current battle, but the future!

Even if the Eldritch Court really sent a large number of geniuses to participate in this battle, helping the Cang Feng Eldritch World win the war, the impact on the Voltari Temple wouldn't be fatal, just the loss of one immortal nation.

No matter how monstrous High Immortal Nan Yin’s performance, Sovereign Voltari's mind wouldn’t be shaken. So what if she had heaven-defying power? She wouldn’t stay in the Greenridge Macrocosm in the future, so it had little impact on the Voltari Temple.

But Wu Yuan's rise was completely different.

"In just over ten thousand years, his Dao comprehension has reached the ninth-stage Astral Monarch level. If given another hundred thousand or million years... Overlord!!" Sovereign Voltari stared fixedly at Wu Yuan, who was unleashing his full power on the battlefield.

He could faintly envision a powerful Overlord emerging in the near future, attempting to unify the entire Greenridge Macrocosm.

"At the very least, my Voltari Temple is in danger of being destroyed," Sovereign Voltari's mind was in chaos.

But for now, he was also helpless. Only Wu Yuan’s ether body was participating in the battle. Even if he violated the rules and killed Wu Yuan personally, it wouldn’t matter. Wu Yuan wouldn’t be affected at all.

Assassination? Previously, Sovereign Sha Fan used an Overlord-level treasure and still couldn't kill Wu Yuan.

"Once the great battle ends, I must report this to the Immortal Emperor immediately," Sovereign Voltari made his decision.

As he contemplated, he transmitted his voice directly into High Deity Mu Long's mind. "High Deity Mu Long, stop hiding your strength. Otherwise, when Wu Yuan targets you, allowing High Immortal Nan Yin to break free and lead the army in a counterattack, the situation will turn troublesome."

Mu Long was the undisputed number one genius of the Ling Jiang Saintdom in the Immortal Court, and was determined by various Saintdoms across the Ling Jiang Universe through past retracing and future divination as the monstrous prodigy second only to Yu Xiang in strength.

Naturally, he wasn't so simple. In the entire Ling Jiang Universe, there were over a hundred monstrous prodigies with Dao comprehension at the late-stage Astral Monarch level. Yet, he sat firmly at number one.

Given another few hundred thousand years, Mu Long's strength might very well surpass Yu Xiang's.

"Understood, Sovereign. Wu Yuan is indeed formidable, but he won't be able to defeat me this time at least." High Deity Mu Long responded through the Immortal Court Voidrealm.

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Chaos reigned on the battlefield, especially in the central battlefield where the fighting was incredibly intense. Countless immortals and deities fell every moment.

Whoosh! As soon as High Deity Ji Ye fell, the red-robed female High Immortal immediately chose to flee.

When Wu Yuan destroyed the Xuanwu Divine Battle Array, he was worried that unleashing his full strength would scare away High Deity Ji Ye and her, thus he held back.

Now, with High Deity Ji Ye fallen, the red-robed female High Immortal had just begun to cast her arcane arts, and was still not far away.

Want to escape now? Too late!

In his Beast Fusion state, with wings assisting him in flight, Wu Yuan's speed was incredible. In just two flashes, he killed his way to the vicinity of the red-robed female High Immortal, and his battle saber moved once again.

"Go!" The red-robed High Immortal gritted her teeth. In an instant, spiritual qi surged around her, coalescing into massive ice dragons with flowing whiskers, as majestic as True Dragons.

"Roar!" Dozens of ice dragons bellowed as they charged towards Wu Yuan.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! A torrential downpour of blade rays descended from the sky, shattering and obliterating the ice dragons one by one.

Whoosh! One of the blade rays sliced through the void, passing through the red-robed High Immortal's body.

A flicker of fear flashed in her eyes.

Hum~ The impact of the blade ray's power instantly reduced her body to dust.

She was dead!