Although it wasn't a truly ultimate strike from the rod, it hadn't killed Hei Zhenxuan. He had only sustained significant injuries, which was a testament to just how durable the Black Dragon Race truly was. The blow had merely shattered his Dragon Scales, leaving the rest of his body largely unharmed.
Instead, the attack had thoroughly enraged Hei Zhenxuan. He began to burn his Essence Blood, unleashing his ultimate power and temporarily boosting his strength. Even the damage to his soul seemed to mend itself for the moment. This was nothing like what the Youlan Emperor had claimed—that he would only have half his strength left.
If Hei Zhenxuan hadn't burned his Essence Blood, he truly would have been at only half his strength. But after burning it, he had reached his Peak. If he were to burn his Essence Blood while already at his Peak, the result would be even more astonishing.
