Yuan's Ascension

As a qi refiner, her vitality was far weaker than that of High Deity Ji Ye.

"Die!" Wu Yuan collected the numerous treasures dropped by his opponent, then immediately unleashed a barrage of blade rays. The blade rays swept across heaven and earth, slashing towards the towering battle arrays.

Though seemingly a casual move, the blade rays were imbued with immense power, shattering the Immortal Court's battle arrays instantly.

The difference in strength was too great. With mid-stage Astral Monarch power, Wu Yuan began a one-sided massacre of the Archimmortals and Archdeities.

"No!"

"Retreat quickly, flee!"

"Wu Yuan is too terrifying, staying here is suicide." The numerous battle arrays that had surrounded the red-robed High Immortal, whether ordinary or elite, collapsed and perished one after another.

In the blink of an eye, over sixty battle arrays were breached by Wu Yuan, with thousands of Archimmortals and Archdeities killed.

Exhilarating! The Genesis Power is almost reaching its saturation limit in one go. Wu Yuan reveled in the slaughter, venting all his pent-up frustrations.

But he didn't dawdle for long.

Let's go! Wu Yuan's wings trembled as he shot like lightning towards High Immortal Nan Yin and High Deity Mu Long, who were locked in fierce combat not far away.

Wu Yuan's strategy was simple. First, conceal some of his strength, then unleash it in a sudden strike to kill the two Immortal Court geniuses, thereby relieving the pressure on the Eldritch Court's army in the central battlefield. Then, join forces with High Immortal Nan Yin to defeat High Deity Mu Long.

If there was still strength to spare afterwards, leave High Immortal Nan Yin to command the central battlefield while he supported the other two battlefields.

Everything had been thought out in his mind.

Hmm? But as Wu Yuan flew at high speed, he witnessed a shocking scene.

"Nan Yin, I had hoped to play with you a bit longer, but alas, I now have better prey. Wu Yuan is far more interesting than you." High Deity Mu Long transmitted with a smile, "The next saber strike will kill you."

“You sure talk big," High Immortal Nan Yin coldly replied.

But before her words faded, a trace of horror appeared in her eyes.

Boom! High Deity Mu Long suddenly accelerated by nearly twofold, fast enough to startle countless Astral Monarchs.

Whoosh! An extremely violent blade ray instantly lit up in the void.

The saber was the same high-grade celestial battle saber that High Deity Mu Long had just been using, but the profoundness of the blade ray was utterly different.

This blade ray was like true lightning, containing the complete profundities of the Law of Thunder. Its penetrative power and speed had both skyrocketed.

As the blade ray crossed the sky, High Immortal Nan Yin, shocked and enraged, exerted all her strength to defend. A multitude of flying swords whirled back, barely blocking the first strike.

She attempted to flee, but Mu Long was even faster, engaging her in close combat.

The second saber strike arrived. This time, High Immortal Nan Yin couldn't block it, and it pierced through her body, annihilating her completely.

High Immortal Nan Yin was dead!

…

"What?"

"Nan Yin was killed instantly?" The Eldritch Court’s side was completely stunned, finding it hard to believe.

They thought that Wu Yuan teaming up with Nan Yin would be enough to defeat High Deity Mu Long. But at the critical moment when Wu Yuan was about to arrive, Mu Long suddenly erupted with power, defeating High Immortal Nan Yin. The strength he displayed was simply terrifying. ɽＡＮô𝐁ΕŜ

"This saber technique." Sovereign Kua Chi's eyes were filled with gravity. "The intelligence was indeed true. There's a reason why Mu Long has such a great reputation."

"Can Wu Yuan win?" A trace of worry flashed through Sovereign Kua Chi's heart, but he didn't warn Wu Yuan.

In his view, this battle with High Deity Mu Long would be beneficial for Wu Yuan, regardless of victory or defeat.

…

"This saber technique?"

"How is this possible!" Several Sovereigns spectating the battle were also shocked. Wu Yuan's saber technique astounded them, but posed no real threat to them. Meanwhile, Mu Long's saber technique was different. These Sovereigns felt that it had the power to endanger their lives.

"He has already reached this step."

"And he can still cultivate for hundreds of thousands of years at the High Deity stage. Becoming a Supreme Genius is almost certain."

"No wonder they say his talent surpasses even Yu Xiang’s." These Sovereigns exchanged their thoughts.

…

On the central battlefield.

With High Deity Mu Long's sudden eruption of power, both armies momentarily froze.

The Immortal Court's army was filled with disbelief and excitement.

On the other hand, the Eldritch Court's army, which had just been riding on Wu Yuan's strong offensive and was about to take victory on the central battlefield, felt as if they had been doused with a bucket of ice water—chilled to the bone!

"Wu Yuan!"

"Wu Yuan has gone over!"

"Even High Immortal Nan Yin died right away. No matter how strong Wu Yuan is, his power is likely limited. Can he stop him?" Countless powerhouses on the Eldritch Court side felt uncertain.

It wasn't that Wu Yuan wasn't strong enough. It was that High Deity Mu Long had displayed such overwhelming strength that it was almost suffocating, leading them to despair.

"Nan Yin, you actually forced me to unleash a second strike? I underestimated you." High Deity Mu Long muttered to himself.

As he stood in the void, the surrounding Eldritch Court army's battle arrays rapidly retreated, not daring to approach.

But he remained calm and composed, not bothering to pay them any attention, merely waving his hand to collect all of High Immortal Nan Yin's treasures.

Then, High Deity Mu Long's gaze finally fell on that equally towering figure in the distant void.

The two faced each other from afar.

"Wu Yuan? Very good, I thought you would flee. I didn't expect you to have the guts to come here." High Deity Mu Long smiled as if eyeing his prey, "At least you have courage. Meeting you makes my trip to the Greenridge Macrocosm worthwhile."

Wu Yuan likewise stared at High Deity Mu Long, slowly uttering, "Sovereign-level saber technique?"

Only Sovereign-level moves could possess such heaven-defying power.

The step from Astral Monarch to Sovereign was incredibly difficult to cross. Therefore, many super powerhouses would attempt to master Sovereign-level techniques through repeated attempts and bitter cultivation.

Though they contained only a hint of Sovereign-level profundities, they far surpassed Astral Monarch-level techniques.

Astral Monarch Xuan Yun, Astral Monarch Gui Yi, Astral Monarch Wan Lei, and others had all achieved this, helping them earn the title of quasi-Sovereign among countless Astral Monarchs.

The last time Wu Yuan witnessed such a technique was when Astral Monarch Gui Yi displayed it.

Nan Yin might be more talented than even Astral Monarch Gui Yi. Wu Yuan thought to himself. But Mu Long's talent is enough to rival that of Sovereign Black Devil from years past.

To master a Sovereign-level technique after just over 200,000 years of cultivation? In the history of the river of space and time, such geniuses had a 99% chance of becoming late-stage Sovereigns as long as they didn’t perish prematurely! There was even a small chance that they could become Overlords.@@novelbin@@

"Good eye." High Deity Mu Long revealed a teasing smile, "Are you afraid?"

"No!" Wu Yuan shook his head and said, "Your strength merely confirms my conjectures from the intelligence reports on you."

The Eldritch Court's previous intelligence only described Mu Long as someone who easily defeated various other geniuses from the Immortal Court's Ling Jiang Saintdom, without mentioning the specific process.

Thus, intelligence from various factions speculated that Mu Long likely mastered a Sovereign-level technique. This would explain his ranking as second in the Ling Jiang Universe. However, there was no concrete evidence.

"Intelligence is mere conjecture," High Deity Mu Long mused languidly. "I had originally planned to unveil it at the Megaverse Crossroads... but alas, without revealing it, I surely couldn't defeat you.

I despise failure.

Nan Yin was someone I just killed casually," High Deity Mu Long fixed his gaze on Wu Yuan, seeming intrigued. "You are my true target. I hope you won't disappoint me.”

"It's a pity though. You were never the goal I was chasing. My aim has always been the Saintcrest at the Crossroads," Wu Yuan shook his head. "I'm merely wondering, if I can defeat you, does it mean my strength is approaching that group of Supreme Geniuses like Yu Xiang?"

"Oh? Bold words!" High Deity Mu Long's expression remained unchanged, but his eyes flashed with keen interest. "Indeed, I hear you've only cultivated for over ten thousand years. You certainly have cause for arrogance.

However, Wu Yuan, I'll make you understand that in a life-or-death battle, talent and potential are useless. Power is the only thing that matters."

Though surprised by Wu Yuan's strength, High Deity Mu Long didn't consider him a true match.

Mastering a Sovereign-level technique meant his Dao comprehension was already half a step into that level. It represented a qualitative change.

Both fell silent, their gazes locked on each other, everything else fading from view.