Ye Hao's small face was grim, he took a deep breath and sheathed his sword.

From the void, a gigantic hand emerged, capable of obscuring the heavens.

Ultimate Treasure Technique: Heavenly Firmament Giant Handprint!

The sky suddenly darkened, becoming oppressively heavy, as if the heavens themselves were enraged.

Liu Chongxiao saw Ye Hao holding the Divine Soldier but not using it, and he couldn't help but let out a long roar, his eyes sweeping with disdain.

"A tiny ant shaking a tree!"

"Watch me break your magic!"

The broadsword slashed across the sky, aiming to cleave in two that gigantic hand that seemed to press down upon the heavens.

The hundred-zhang blade glow and the giant hand that reached out from the void collided, instantly erupting with a powerful and unparalleled energy wave. With a deafening roar, it swept across all directions, causing the entire space to resonate with thunderous sounds.

Two powerful energies clashed for several seconds, until Liu Chongxiao's two small arms bulged with veins and he exerted his strength once more.

The Hundred-zhang Bladelight instantly surged in power, cleaving the Void Hand into two sections with a single strike. Then, it continued its momentum towards Ye Hao.

Ye Hao's eyes narrowed, facing the incoming blade glow, his body frantically warned him.

"It's too late!"

"Only stand firm!"

Even with the world-renowned Kunpeng Treasure Technique, if his reaction time can't keep up, it's all for naught.

Well then...

Ye Hao's arms trembled, his eyes gleaming with divine light. He stomped on the ground with one foot and swiftly changed hand seals.

As the last handprint fell, a silver vertical pupil suddenly appeared between Ye Hao's eyebrows. The moment it opened, millions of silver rays erupted from the pupil like a burst dam, resembling a silver river that instantly swallowed the blade's edge.

Magical Technique: Undying Divine Light!

Not far away, Ye Fan gazed at this scene with narrowed eyes.

Although Ye Hao's treasured technique seemed like child's play to him, it was absolutely a fatal blow for anyone below the peak of the Spiritual Sea Realm.

What truly caught Ye Fan's attention, however, was that he also sensed a resonance with his divine ability, Eternal Divine Light, within the Unending Godly Radiance.

On the other side, within Liu Chongxiao's line of sight, he personally witnessed his hundred-zhang blade light shatter piece by piece. Although he found it unbelievable, he still did not lose his composure.

Second strike: Eight Desolations!

Liu Chongxiao struck out with his blade once more, its edge imbued with the wild and untamed aura. Phantom images of desolate landscapes and a universe encompassing all six directions flickered across the void.

This blade, it seems to cleave a world apart!

The second blade slashed against the silver river, instantly halting its devastating advance.

Hmph!

Ye Hao let out a low groan, his face paled suddenly, and a trickle of blood flowed from the corner of his mouth. His body trembled involuntarily.

It's not that the Everlasting Divine Light was weak, but it lost because it was outmatched by time.

His realm improvement was too fast, in less than three months he crossed five or six realms. However, compared to top prodigies like Liu Chongxiao, who were just one step away from the ultimate peak, there was still a considerable gap.

"Is this the limit?"

It seems you're out of options!

"You've pushed me to this point, and you have every right to feel proud!"

Liu Chongxiao saw that Ye Hao had reached his limit, but there was no trace of mockery on his face, only a look of approval.

Ye Hao won his respect through his own abilities.

At the same time, Liu Chongxiao was very clear that the main reason he could defeat Ye Hao was that he had the advantage of age.

"Next, I'll deliver the final blow!"

After Liu Chongxiao finished speaking, he glanced at Ye Fan on his own.

He believed that Ye Fan would ultimately lend a hand to Ye Hao.

"The third strike: Sole supremacy!"

Liu Chongxiao took a deep breath, his eyes slowly closed, his face serene, as if engaged in a final contemplation.

He held a knife in each hand, crossing them across his chest.

These three swords are the ultimate killing technique passed down through generations of his lineage. It is said to have been created by the imperial ancestor of his line.

The founder of these three swords, the ancestor of the Quasi-Emperor, was a brilliant genius. He was once a peerless celestial prodigy who dominated an era. In just six hundred years, he made great strides and broke through to become a Quasi-Emperor.

Unfortunately, he was born at the wrong time!

He lived in the same era as the Nine Nether Emperor, but was slightly inferior to him.

After the Nine Nether Emperor achieved enlightenment, he was not content. He spent six thousand years crafting these three swords with his quasi-emperor status, challenging the peak-period emperors.

The two fought a battle on Heavenly Demon Mountain.

Liu Chongxiao's ancestors slashed out three swords toward the Nine Nether Emperor.

The first two attacks were met by the Emperor of Jiuyou with one hand, his figure remaining unmoved.

However, the third strike forced the Nine Nether Emperor to defend with both hands and even left a scar on his chest.

The title Nine Nether Emperor, its third knife technique is almost at the level of Dao, not weaker than divine powers!

Behind Liu Chongxiao, a humanoid phantom identical to him slowly materialized, wielding a broadsword and making the same movements as him.

A steady stream of energy from heaven and earth converged towards his body, forming countless energy whirlpools.

Chunks of gravel and sand dust were swept into the air by the energy, buzzing with a low hum.

"Slash!"

With a shout, Liu Chongxiao drew his sword and slashed.

The phantom behind him slowly raised the broadsword in its hand.

Ye Hao's body tensed, his eyes fixed on the huge blade aura slashing towards him.

He knew very well that he wouldn't have any accidents at all.

Behind him were the Willow God, Xiao Ta, and Big Brother, but he didn't want to be sheltered under their wings for his whole life.

He also wants to be able to protect Liu Shen, Xiao Ta, and his big brother one day.

Even if it's difficult!

Ye Hao's face was solemn, his eyes flashing with a hint of seriousness.

He has to rely on himself alone, to block this blow!

Liu Shen once said that he was born as the supreme being. Even though his Supreme Bone was removed from his body, he could still survive in adversity.

Although your sword strike is indeed powerful, I will not concede defeat.

Ye Hao muttered to himself, as if he had made up his mind. He faced the giant sword falling from the sky without any fear in his eyes.

"Come on!"

Ye Hao's body was like that of a giant peng bird, flapping its wings and soaring up, striking the vast sky.

One hand grasps out, another treasure technique emerges, the Heavenly Firmament Giant Palm!

The other hand formed seals rapidly. In an instant, his brow furrowed, and a silver light erupted from between his eyebrows, flowing like a river.

In an instant, he unleashed three supreme treasure arts one after another. Even Ye Hao found it extremely difficult, and coughed up a mouthful of blood at once. His physical body was hit back by the backlash, and his inner spiritual sea almost dried up.

However, he did not notice that the supreme bone in his body, covered with runes of laws, was emitting a soft glow.

Ye Fan used the Ancient Saint's Eyes technique to see all the changes happening within Ye Hao's body. He nodded in satisfaction and said with emotion, "This is what a protagonist is!"

Wow, this is so easy!

Judging by the appearance, this Supreme Bone is about to regenerate.

Yu Guang glanced once more at Xiao Chi and Zhuge Yan who had exited their cultivation state, then let out a sigh.

People are compared to people, and goods are compared to goods.

……

Hundreds of miles away.

Streaks of light flashed across the sky, speeding towards the secret realm's exit. Each streak emitted a terrifying aura, revealing their formidable power.

The Fallen Leaf Alliance gathered thousands of prodigies, many of whom came from prestigious sects, imperial families, and holy lands. Over these two days, they each used their own methods to contact the heirs, saintesses, and disciples of their respective houses, recounting the situation here.

Cao De stood on a tank, exuding an air of domineering confidence. His eyes flashed with sharp intensity as they opened and closed, his eyebrows raised in pride.

He mumbled to himself:

"Ye Fan, as expected, you have also broken through the ultimate realm!"

"Well then, let us have a fair and open battle."

……

Yelinlang gripped the pitch-black war halberd, his eyes cold and sharp. At his feet stood his newly subdued follower, a monstrously talented celestial being from the demon race.

He thought of the message he had just received, and his veins bulged with anger as he gripped the spear.

"Ye Fan, even if you break through the Linghai Realm's limit, so what?"

"As an extreme being, I, Ye Linlang, am no weaker than anyone else!"

……

Tiānchí Saint Son and Tiānchí Saint Daughter were traversing a mountain range when they received a message from their sect. The former, with an invigorated expression, said:

"As expected of someone who fought with us for three thousand rounds at Lake Eternal! I'm truly looking forward to battling him again!"

Beside him, the Heavenly Lake Saintess, with a serene and gentle expression, silently pressed her forehead.

"Brother, you wouldn't want the source that we just recovered to be snatched away by Ye Fan again, would you?"

Tianchi Saint Son suddenly shivered and said with a huff, "I'll just go to the side and join in the fun, I won't compete."

Even he could see it.

I and Ye Fan are not on the same level.

There's no such thing as sympathy between us.

The Tianchi Saintess finally let out a breath of relief.

Well, at least this silly guy has a little self-awareness.