Chapter 428: The Battle of Gods – Part One
“k*ll!”
But who would have thought that after taking a full-force spiritual attack from Li Yifeng, he didn’t drop like a sack of potatoes. Instead, his eyes turned bl**d-red, his fighting spirit rising to a tsunami level, as if a rabid beast had been awakened, continuing his crazy onslaught.
This guy… is he a freak?!
How can he just eat such a fierce spiritual attack without a hint of confusion?
Clearly, he was ready to endure that spiritual attack like a champ.
He’s gone mad!
Totally mental!
Absolutely doesn’t care about his life!
Yun Zhonghe felt his adrenaline spike, gritting his teeth. Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh! A few more instant spiritual spikes shot toward Li Yifeng, trying to interrupt his relentless assault.
But Li Yifeng seemed completely unfazed by these attacks. His gaze was as steadfast as iron; he let the spiritual spikes pierce his sea of consciousness while his heavy sword kept swinging without a moment’s hesitation, still aimed at Yun Zhonghe.
That strike was brutal; it couldn’t be handled head-on.
The sword would shatter!
With a flash of his storage ring, a backup standard spiritual sword appeared in Yun Zhonghe’s hand. As Li Yifeng swung down, there was a thunderous boom! The sword shattered into countless pieces.
Splat! Splat!
The sound of flesh being hit echoed as Li Yifeng was covered in bl**d, looking like a crazed demon, letting out a painful roar as the giant sword came crashing down again!
Boom!
The earth was gouged out, and Yun Zhonghe was sent flying by the tremendous force. He gasped for air, bl**d spewing from his mouth, his body tumbling across the ground several times before finally coming to a stop.
Yun Zhonghe’s protective barrier from the comprehensive Infinity Sword Technique shattered, and his robe was tattered, revealing his muscular torso, with a ghastly, gaping wound on his chest.
That was some serious damage.
Yun Zhonghe was furious now, his eyes bloodshot, like two burning flames. He simply used his spiritual energy to seal off the chest wound. Though it was deep enough to see bone, the flow of bl**d gradually slowed with the help of his energy.
Grinding his teeth, he forced himself up, ripping off his already tattered robe and tossing it aside.
His golden hair was a wild mess from the fight, blowing in the wind, adding to his wild aura.
Not far away, Li Yifeng was also panting heavily, his face pale as a ghost, but his eyes sparkled with an even fiercer light.
He gazed at Yun Zhonghe, his eyes ablaze: “Well done, Junior Brother Yun! You’ve really impressed me. I’m thoroughly interested in you now!”
Li Yifeng recognized Yun Zhonghe as a formidable opponent!
He was also drenched in bl**d, looking like a red paint splatter.
Muscles squirming, he forced out pieces of shattered sword blade embedded in his body, each piece dropping to the ground with a crisp sound.
Li Yifeng casually wiped the bl**d dripping from his nose: “But is that the best you can do with your spiritual attacks? If that’s all you’ve got, you’re gonna lose.”
…
The battle continued, and the clash between Yun Zhonghe and Li Yifeng had long transcended ordinary sparring; both were seeing red and fighting like they were in a life-or-d*ath battle.
Mu Jixue was anxious, practically itching to jump in and help, but her rational mind told her she had to finish her own mission.
On the other side, Zhao Lingxiao, another genius in the mix, was simultaneously fending off three equally talented girls and appeared a bit overwhelmed.
As a control-type spellcaster, Zhao Lingxiao was practically unbeatable in one-on-one combat; he could cripple his opponent’s movements with his exquisite control skills and then summon spirit pets to aid him—almost no one could stand against him.
Unless it was a powerhouse like Li Yifeng.
But in a group battle, he found it challenging too.
“Zhao Lingxiao! You b*stard! I’ll chop you into pieces! I’ll k*ll you! I’ll k*ll you!”
Qin Hongye’s furious roar echoed across the battlefield, her fighting spirit reaching an unprecedented peak.
She’d always had a grudge against Zhao Lingxiao, who almost eliminated her earlier. Now, any chance she had to hit him, she was right there at the front!
The battle between Qin Hongye and Zhao Lingxiao was extremely intense, with spells and spiritual energy entwining in a web that was tightly woven.
Meanwhile, Xia Linglong was also battling with the spirit pets summoned by Zhao Lingxiao.
Mu Jixue was assisting them while keeping a wary eye on their surroundings.
Is there really a third party…?
…
“These two guys…”
At that moment, the representatives from the Wuzhou observation area couldn’t help but think that Yun Zhonghe and Li Yifeng were truly fighting like they were out for bl**d.
It was just sparring, yet they were treating it like a life-and-d*ath battle.
One just entering the Golden Core stage, and the other at the peak of Golden Core, creating a scene that was practically a life-and-d*ath struggle fitting for someone at the peak of Yuan Ying!
Even if this secret realm could protect cultivators from dying, if they kept it up, wouldn’t this ruin their foundations?
“But that Yun Zhonghe’s spiritual power… is unbelievably strong, isn’t it?”
“Not only is it incredibly intense, but it’s also so robust—this isn’t what a typical Golden Core cultivator should have!”
It’s almost rivaling the intensity of a mind concentration level!
The kicker? He just entered the Golden Core!
Indeed, most cultivators just starting out at Golden Core barely have initial understanding of their spiritual power, and those who can achieve that early are few and far between. Let alone someone like him with such overwhelming spiritual strength.
Everyone watching felt deeply impressed by Yun Zhonghe’s terrifying strength on a spiritual level.
In terms of spiritual power, Yun Zhonghe was like another Li Yifeng.
Equally mighty, equally awe-inspiring.
“They’re probably close to making it into the top 100 of the Fengyun rankings… even those ranked below the 90s might struggle to match what they’re displaying right now!”
The Fengyun rankings are authoritative, conducted by renowned figures evaluating cultivators below the Transformation stage. Those who make it onto the list are undoubtedly the elite among elites—the best of the best.
This ranking covers not just the elite disciples from major sects but also widely includes hidden talents from various families and powers, delivering a truly all-around, detailed evaluation.
And with each update, reports are sent out across Wuzhou.
Aside from the formidable strength ranking of the Fengyun list, there are also some other quirky rankings.
Some are speculating that once these two finish their showdown, perhaps the Fengyun rankings will be updated.
It’s been years since anyone with Golden Core cultivation has made the list.
Just when everyone was buzzing with excitement, the scenery in the arena shifted again.
“Let’s see how this move goes!”
With a low shout, Yun Zhonghe, after a long struggle and patience, finally succeeded in merging ten spiritual spikes the size of iron nails!
He had taken quite a beating to get this far, his body riddled with wounds.
On the other side, Li Yifeng roared, and his body grew even larger!
The heavy sword in his hand was pushed to its utmost potential, stirring up a wave like the ocean, surging towards Yun Zhonghe like a tsunami!
Both were no longer just sparring; their attacks were lethal!
