Chapter 300: Three Steps to Becoming a Saint
"Boom~"
Two extremely powerful forces collided in space, causing it to crack and collapse, unable to withstand the onslaught of these terrifying powers.
The Sky Dragon Saint, dressed in his dragon robe, stood in the void, letting the aftermath of the collision rage around him, yet the space in front of him remained calm. His eyes narrowed slightly as he focused on the undamaged figure below, his voice growing cold: "No wonder you dared speak to me like this. You do have some skill."
Ordinary advanced Semi-Saints would not be able to block such an attack, even if it was just a casual strike. After all, this was the attack of a one-star Dou Sheng at its peak, and its power far surpassed what an advanced Semi-Saint could withstand.
The reason Semi-Saints are called "semi" is because their bodies have not fully transformed, and there is an essential difference between them and true Dou Shengs.
However, this kid before him was peculiar. His physical strength was astonishing, seemingly on par with a true Dou Sheng. His Dou Qi was also extraordinarily powerful, and his Hun power was strong as well. If his strength hadn't still been at the advanced Semi-Saint level, he might not have been able to handle him.
"But a Semi-Saint is still a Semi-Saint!" He muttered coldly, as though pronouncing the opponent's fate. "I will show you the difference between a Semi-Saint and a true Dou Sheng!"
As his words fell, he seemed to truly stand in this space, an overwhelming and terrifying Dou Qi pouring out from his body. He was surrounded by a golden radiance, and the very heavens and earth trembled beneath his power. Nine massive dragon shadows appeared behind him, resembling a supreme being.
At that moment, the Sky Dragon Saint seemed like a true Dou Sheng. Every action and movement of his contained immense pressure. His eyes coldly regarded Yao Yan as he extended a palm, causing the very power of the heavens and earth to shake. Golden light gathered in his palm, forming a massive golden palm print below, which was sent crashing down toward Yao Yan.
This time, he was undoubtedly much more serious. The aura he released was far stronger than before, almost collapsing the space.
"Surrender, and I may spare your life!"
As the palm print descended, the Sky Dragon Saint's cold and heartless voice echoed through the heavens.
At this moment, the space around Yao Yan collapsed. It shattered, then was crushed again, everything in its path turned to dust. It seemed that there was no way to escape except by force. This was the overwhelming power of a true Dou Sheng. To such a powerful being, space could be molded at will.
If Yao Yan were still at the Dou Zun level, the pressure from this palm alone would be enough to heavily injure or even kill him.
"One-star Dou Sheng peak?" Yao Yan's eyes reflected the golden palm print, and purple-green flames surged in his eyes. The next moment, as if a volcano erupted, the power inside him started pouring out. The faint purple light at the center of his brow swirled, and massive bone wings appeared behind him. His skin quickly covered with fine dragon scales, and his aura surged several times in just a few breaths.
"Boom!"
He made no other move. Flames surged around him as massive purple-green flames shot into the sky, crashing into the golden palm print. The flames enveloped it, turning the sky into a sea of fire. The golden palm print sizzling and shrinking visibly from the heat.
"Heavenly Flame?" A strange light flashed in the Sky Dragon Saint's eyes. In his understanding, the heavenly flame Yao Yan was using didn't belong to any of the rankings on the Heavenly Flame List, and its power was overwhelming. It even dissolved his Dou Qi.
"If this is your final trump card, then you may as well go down."
He snorted coldly, pouring more Dou Qi into his palm, causing the shrinking golden palm print to suddenly grow tens of times larger. It resembled a massive mountain as it slammed down toward Yao Yan.
"Five Wheels of the Fire Law, rise!"
With a low shout from below, the temperature of the heavens instantly skyrocketed. Five massive heavenly flames rose into the sky, merging into a massive seven-colored fire disk that lifted the golden palm print and charged straight toward the Sky Dragon Saint.
"?!"
The Sky Dragon Saint's expression finally changed. From the attack, he could sense the presence of seven types of heavenly flame. The combined force was terrifying, far surpassing the power of a Semi-Saint, and it was even capable of threatening him.
Where did this kid come from? How could he use seven types of heavenly flames? Even the members of the Flame Clan didn't possess such ability!
His mind raced, but his actions didn't slow down. The nine golden dragon shadows behind him materialized and intertwined, turning into a giant sword nearly a hundred meters long. Under his control, it swung down toward the seven-colored fire disk.
"Nine Dragon Golden Emperor Sword! Slash!"
The golden giant sword slashed from mid-air, cutting through the space like a hot knife through butter. It reached the seven-colored fire disk, and the two forces clashed, but the fire disk was unable to withstand the sword's might and was cleaved open.
Before the Sky Dragon Saint could relax, the cut open seven-colored fire disk exploded with a violent burst. Seven types of heavenly flame power intertwined with destructive force and ravaged the heavens and earth.
"Boom~"
The Sky Dragon Saint slightly furrowed his brows, raising his hand to block the destructive force. Then, a look of disdain flashed in his eyes as he controlled the Nine Dragon Golden Emperor Sword within the sea of flames, tearing through it and continuing to slash toward Yao Yan's position, intending to defeat Yao Yan first.
A Dou Sheng must not be humiliated. No matter what background Yao Yan had, offending him would require a price.
"Whoosh!"
The Nine Dragon Golden Emperor Sword slashed down fiercely, cutting through the sea of fire formed by the seven types of heavenly flame with ease. The fire parted, revealing Yao Yan's figure. Compared to the massive sword, Yao Yan's body appeared tiny.
The Sky Serpent Saint and the Spiritual Turtle Saint, who were watching from a distance, both showed expressions of surprise. Neither of them expected this simple exchange to escalate into a life-and-death battle between Dou Shengs. The Sky Dragon had completely gone mad and was no longer concerned about the Northwestern Continent.
Who would have thought that an advanced Semi-Saint would dare challenge a true Dou Sheng, forcing him to this point?
The original purpose was to inquire about his intentions in the Northwestern Continent, but how had it turned into this?
One disagreement, and the battle had already begun?!
This was truly insane!
"This kid is no simple matter. He has seven types of heavenly flames. If I'm not mistaken, they are the Ghostly Poison Fire, the Heavenly Lotus Heart Fire, the Furious Dragon Flame, the Falling Heart Flame, the Heartfire of the Sea, the Bone Spirit Cold Fire, and the Three Thousand Burning Flames!" The Spiritual Turtle Saint squinted his eyes and said in a low voice.
"I remember there was a Three Thousand Burning Flame in the Pill Tower. Could this kid be connected to the Pill Tower?" The Sky Serpent Saint hesitated and asked.
"Once this battle is over, we can ask Sky Dragon. The outcome is about to be decided." The Spiritual Turtle Saint said slowly. He didn't think the opponent could block the Sky Dragon Saint's sword, and as for evading... in a Dou Sheng-level battle, the space around them would inevitably become chaotic. In such a situation, evading was the most foolish action, as it would only turn one into a sitting target.
"?!"
But soon, the expressions of the two who were watching froze, as they couldn't believe what they were seeing.
The giant sword had slashed down and directly shredded Yao Yan's figure. It turned out to be a flame clone. The next moment, the Sky Dragon Saint, who had been in the air, was struck with a brutal kick to his old waist. The terrifying force, mixed with the seven types of heavenly flames, instantly sent the unsuspecting Sky Dragon Saint flying.
"Poof~" A mouthful of blood almost burst out. The Sky Dragon Saint looked in disbelief at Yao Yan, who had suddenly appeared beside him. He hadn't sensed any spatial fluctuations, yet Yao Yan had somehow closed the distance.
"Curious?" A light voice rang in the Sky Dragon Saint's ear, and a figure appeared beside him, while the distant Yao Yan's figure disappeared.
"?!"
The Sky Dragon Saint's hair stood on end, a sense of danger enveloping him. Fortunately, his instincts made him release a defensive Dou Technique, and a golden dragon shadow appeared, wrapping around his body.
But his rushed defense couldn't block the kick that Yao Yan had been planning for a long time. The terrifying power poured down, shattering the clothes in front of the Sky Dragon Saint and sending him flying toward the ground. Before he could catch his breath, Yao Yan's figure appeared again like a ghost, kicking him back into the air.
The scene became increasingly bizarre. In the sea of fire, a figure appeared and disappeared at intervals, toying with the Sky Dragon Saint at his feet.
Finally, when the Sky Dragon Saint roared, the golden dragon shadow behind him materialized into substance, coiling around him. It pushed the sea of fire away, interrupting Yao Yan's attacks. The Sky Dragon Saint, looking extremely disheveled, gazed at the figure standing in the distance, his face pale with rage.
Though the previous attacks hadn't caused him serious injury, the humiliation he was suffering was something he hadn't experienced in many years. Now, he was being forced to this state by a junior.
The Sky Dragon Saint's expression darkened, and his voice grew icy cold: "Very well, I didn't want to kill you, but you insist on forcing me… Today, no matter what background you have, no one will save you!"
"Roar~"
The golden dragon shadow coiling around him let out a long, terrifying roar, seemingly infused with a unique power that suppressed all the surrounding heavenly flames.
"The Sky Dragon has been pushed to the edge, even releasing his golden dragon of fate~" The Sky Serpent Saint said with glee, his eyes flickering uncertainly as he looked at Yao Yan. If he wasn't mistaken, Yao Yan had just used a teleportation technique, switching places with the heavenly flames at will. How deeply does this kid connect with the heavenly flames?
Even the elders of the Flame Clan he knew couldn't do this. Not even the Flame Clan's patriarch could barely fuse two types of heavenly flames!
"This is not a good thing. Sky Dragon is using his true fire... If they keep going like this, we can't seal off the surroundings for too long. If the commotion gets too big, it might attract some old monsters from the Central Continent." The Spiritual Turtle Saint frowned and said. He had been quietly hiding in the Northwestern Continent and didn't want to get involved in these struggles.
"The Serpent Clan's backer is probably this kid, but I wonder who's behind him. He's set his sights on the Northwestern Continent... Well, after this is over, we'll just move to another place and hide." The Sky Serpent Saint sighed, looking a bit helpless.
The Northwestern Continent was so barren, yet it had attracted the attention of these people. It was truly bullying. But the higher one stands, the more one values their life. Without any benefits, who would risk their life?
At this level of power, fights to the death rarely happen. If you take a step back, others won't push you too far.
Sky Dragon was in a bad spot, his power tied to the Sky Dragon Empire's fortune. He couldn't run, and his misfortune was simply bad luck.
...
"Spatial teleportation? With your strength, it's impossible to control such power. It must be some kind of special Dou Technique that allows for switching with the position of heavenly flames!" The Sky Dragon Saint was no weakling. Those who reached the Dou Sheng level were either core disciples of imperial clans or monstrous geniuses.
These combat instincts were incredibly sharp. With just a bit of analysis, he deduced the source of Yao Yan's ability.
"So what if you figured it out?" Yao Yan responded indifferently. The Myriad Fire Clone was a technique created by the Flame Clan's Dou Di. Its capabilities were abnormally powerful, allowing him, even as an advanced Semi-Saint, to use space teleportation like a Five-Star Dou Sheng. This technique was something a Five-Star Dou Sheng couldn't break, letting him be invincible by nature and freely bully his opponents.
He looked at the Sky Dragon Saint, gently reminding him: "Instead of worrying about that, you might want to consider your own body."
"My body?" The Sky Dragon Saint furrowed his brows, then his expression changed drastically. A faint patch of poisonous energy had unknowingly seeped into his body. These toxins were extraordinarily strange, able to consume Dou Qi to strengthen themselves. They were also of the same origin as his Dou Qi. Without Yao Yan's reminder, he wouldn't have noticed them for a while.
"Poison? What a despicable kid!" He clenched his fists, coldly muttering.
"Despicable? This poison shouldn't be enough to kill a Dou Sheng. It'll only weaken your strength. But after fighting this long, I've gotten a rough idea of your strength. If you don't have any other tricks, you may as well die now." Yao Yan said calmly and indifferently.
"With you?" The Sky Dragon Saint sneered in fury.
But he soon stopped sneering, because Yao Yan took a step forward, and the surrounding sea of fire exploded, breaking free from the Golden Dragon's suppression and rushing into his body, causing Yao Yan's aura to surge in an instant, leaping from advanced Semi-Saint to a one-star Dou Sheng.
With his second step, his aura increased even further, reaching the peak of a one-star Dou Sheng.
Under the Sky Dragon Saint's disbelieving gaze, Yao Yan took a third step, breaking through to two-star Dou Sheng. The purple-green flames surrounded him, and the terrifying power of heavenly flames filled the heavens and earth, making him appear as a flame ruler.
"Come, the second round. I hope you can last longer this time~" Yao Yan flashed a friendly smile.
"How is this possible?! Even the clan marks of the Dou Di families shouldn't have this kind of amplification!!" The Sky Dragon Saint's heart sank. He couldn't believe what was happening. How could anyone forcefully increase their strength from advanced Semi-Saint to two-star Dou Sheng using a secret technique?
What a joke!
Why would a Semi-Saint's body be able to withstand this kind of strength increase? When did Semi-Saints ever fight against true Dou Shengs?
"I don't believe it!" The Sky Dragon Saint's heart nearly shattered as he roared. His golden Dou Qi spread across the sky, and nine golden dragons appeared behind him, intertwining to form a massive dragon pearl. With the aid of the Golden Dragon's luck, the power of the pearl began to solidify.
Yao Yan was unafraid. He raised his hand and summoned the power of seven heavenly flames, merging them into a seven-colored fire lotus. With his current two-star Dou Sheng strength, he was curious just how powerful the destruction of the seven-colored fire lotus could be.
"Sky Dragon has gone mad!"
"That kid is insane too!"
The Sky Serpent Saint and the Spiritual Turtle Saint were both taken aback, surprised that what started as a simple exchange had escalated into a life-and-death battle between Dou Shengs. The Sky Dragon had completely lost control and was no longer concerned about the Northwestern Continent.
But who could have imagined that an advanced Semi-Saint would dare challenge a true Dou Sheng, even forcing him into this situation?
Hadn't the original purpose been to ask about the reason for coming to the Northwestern Continent?
How had it turned into this?
One disagreement, and now the battle had begun?!
This is absolutely insane!
(END CHAPTER)
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