Faced with the formidable Xiang Yufei, Tian Fan, though gravely injured, showed no trace of fear. Around his body, dazzling silver light flickered, and countless ancient silver characters appeared once more beside him. Spiritual energy from the heavens and earth gradually flowed toward him, aiding in the slow recovery of his body.
However, Xiang Yufei was clearly not the type to give others time to heal. He charged forward swiftly. The powers of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth erupted from his body, converging into a Five Elements Wheel. This enormous treasure wheel shimmered with alternating hues of gold, green, blue, red, and gray, emanating boundless Dao energy of the Five Elements.
“Unity of the Five Elements! It’s the Unity of the Five Elements!!”
“What a genius! To have cultivated the Five Elements Fist to this level!”
Indeed, as the top disciple of the Fist Emperor Sect, Xiang Yufei had mastered the Five Elements Fist to a level even many elders had not reached. Though their cultivation may have surpassed his, they could not comprehend such depths of Dao.
The sheer power of the Unity of the Five Elements left Tian Fan astonished. A mid-stage Cloud Heaven cultivator wielding such strength was unimaginable! Truly worthy of being the number one disciple of the Four Sects and a master of a top-tier martial technique of the Divine Martial Continent.
Silver lotuses emerged as the “swast!ka” symbol shone brilliantly, enveloping Tian Fan in radiant silver and golden light. Eighty-one sword beams shot upward, emitting boundless, domineering energy.
Yet, when they collided with Xiang Yufei’s Five Elements Wheel, they dissipated without a sound. The five divine lights shattered the golden and silver beams, cutting through the air as they surged toward Tian Fan.
“Suppress!”
Tian Fan roared. Countless silver talismans manifested as he unleashed the “Suppress” technique. However, it was futile; the Five Elements Wheel shattered it effortlessly.
“Five Elements Seal the Heavens!”
A massive silver array diagram surged from above Tian Fan’s head, imbued with immense divine aura. It spun slowly, managing to block the Five Elements Wheel for a moment.
Boom!
But in the blink of an eye, the Five Elements Seal was destroyed. A burst of multicolored divine light broke through, shattering the eighteen layers of defensive Qi Tian Fan had set up.
“Pfft…”
Tian Fan coughed up blood once again, his body sent flying. Cracks appeared on his body, and blood oozed out. He had suffered unimaginable injuries.
“Brother!”
“Little Fan!”
Several members of the Great Sealing Sect couldn’t help but call out.
“You’re still standing? Then face my strongest attack!” Xiang Yufei’s voice was deep as five streams of light reappeared around him. This time, however, they were different. The lights began to rotate and merge, forming a black vortex that occasionally flickered into existence. Every time it appeared, the surrounding space twisted violently, devouring endless amounts of spiritual energy.
“What is that?”
Even the Fist Emperor Sect’s sect master’s expression changed, and both Sun Shennan and the Flying Sword Sect Master were utterly shocked. Xiang Yufei was only twenty-four years old—how could he have achieved this? How was it possible?
Xiang Yufei now exuded an aura so terrifying that even veteran peak-stage Cloud Heaven cultivators in the distance felt a deep sense of dread. Outside the central arena, the protective barrier cracked with a loud “snap,” and the fissures spread rapidly.
“Little Fan, if you can’t hold on, surrender! Your life is most important!”
Sensing the overwhelming aura, Li Yunyang shouted anxiously from below.
“Junior Brother, you’ve done your best! Surrender quickly!”
Li Yunhua called out. Even the usually stern Wu Chi Difu urged him to give up, not wanting him to risk his life. Minmin and Yiyi cried loudly, shouting, “Brother Tian Fan!” Sun Shennan also transmitted his voice, urging him to concede and preserve his life.
Tian Fan looked at those below: the fiery-tempered Sun Yueying, the carefree Li Yunyang, the innocent Zi Ying, the charming Li Yunyang, the perpetually stern Di Fu, the lovable sister duo, and the roguish old trickster Sun Shennan.
Seeing their anxious faces, Tian Fan smiled. These people cared about him. He realized he now had so many who worried for him.
There was a time when he had spent twenty lonely years in a cold, desolate place, ignored and uncared for. All he knew was endless indifference and disdain.
But now, in the Great Sealing Sect, he felt the warmth of family for the first time. He had brothers and friends—so many who truly cared for him.
Tian Fan smiled again. His severely injured body slowly rose toward the sky. A dim silver lotus appeared beneath his feet as he extended his hands.
Above the Fist Emperor Sect, the skies darkened. In an instant, clouds gathered, and countless bolts of lightning crackled, accompanied by roaring thunder. The heavens were filled with a destructive aura, encompassing the central arena.
Boom!
A massive thunderclap shook everyone. The protective barrier outside the central arena shattered instantly, leaving the three sect masters no time to intervene.
“Heavenly Tribulation! Another Heavenly Tribulation!”
“Run for your lives!”
Someone shouted, and the crowd scattered, fleeing to the distant skies.
“Damn it! This guy’s addicted to triggering tribulations! He deserves to be struck by lightning!”
Someone cursed but ran faster than a rabbit, disappearing in the blink of an eye.
“Is he… undergoing another tribulation?”
In the distance, Li Yunyang couldn’t believe his eyes.
“Uh, maybe? I think?” Li Yunhua’s voice trembled. How could he have triggered another Heavenly Tribulation so soon? Was the heavens truly envious of him?
Elsewhere, the three sect masters gazed at the darkened skies. Purple lightning churned within the ominous clouds.
“No, this isn’t a Heavenly Tribulation, but it carries its aura!”
The Fist Emperor Sect Master frowned.
“Indeed, it’s not a Heavenly Tribulation!” the Flying Sword Sect Master solemnly agreed.
Boom!
Another thunderclap echoed as a massive red lightning bolt, as thick as a leg, struck. Its overwhelming destructive aura captivated everyone.
“What is that? How did he achieve it?!”
The Fist Emperor Sect Master’s composure broke entirely. The sight of the red lightning left him visibly shaken, while both the Flying Sword Sect Master and Sun Shennan were aghast, their mouths agape in shock.
On the central arena, Xiang Yufei’s expression changed for the first time. Sensing the overwhelming threat, he channeled his Five Elements divine power frantically, infusing it into the black vortex before him.
“Five Elements Reversal, break it for me!”
Xiang Yufei roared, pushing the black vortex skyward with all his might.
“Roar…”
Within the endless dark clouds, a purple-gold divine dragon emerged, releasing a deafening roar at the incoming black vortex, changing everyone’s expressions once more.
“Is that…?”
“Am I seeing things? Is that a divine dragon?”
“A Heavenly Tribulation with a divine dragon? I’m going to faint!”
Today’s events were overwhelming, leaving everyone in utter disbelief.
Simultaneously, in the heavens above, Tian Fan, bathed in a faint silver glow, stood beneath the flickering purple-gold lightning, exuding unparalleled majesty like a thunder god descended. His calm voice echoed across the Fist Emperor Sect.
“Dragon’s Roar—Jade Qilin!”
As if responding to Tian Fan’s declaration, a purple-gold dragon appeared once more within the endless clouds, unleashing a resounding roar. The massive red lightning transformed into a crimson Qilin divine beast. Riding the purple-gold thunderclouds, it hurtled downward, obliterating Xiang Yufei’s black vortex without a trace.
Boom!
Amid the boundless destructive energy, the space above the central arena cracked open, revealing chaotic spatial currents surging violently.
“Pfft…”
Even before the crimson Qilin struck, Xiang Yufei, unable to withstand the destructive aura, vomited blood. His golden robes were torn to shreds as he struggled to remain standing, but the overwhelming pressure left him immobilized, barely able to move a finger.
The central arena was utterly destroyed by the devastating energy waves, with sand and stones scattering everywhere.
Boom!
The crimson Qilin descended. Just as Xiang Yufei was about to be engulfed by the destructive energy, an ancient, unadorned mirror appeared before him, blocking the fatal blow. With a loud “crack,” the mirror shattered, its fragments falling to the ground. Xiang Yufei managed to lift his head to glance at the sky one last time before losing consciousness.
The endless dark clouds dispersed, revealing a clear blue sky.
Tian Fan slowly descended, his body enveloped in a faint silver glow. His face was pale, his body trembling uncontrollably as he gasped for breath. His eyes were on the verge of losing focus—such a powerful technique had exacted an unimaginable toll on him.
The Fist Emperor Sect Master approached Xiang Yufei, placed a hand on his body, and exhaled deeply. Turning to the Flying Sword Sect Master and Sun Shennan, he nodded. Understanding the signal, the Flying Sword Sect Master stepped forward.
“The final battle’s victor: Tian Fan of the Great Sealing Sect!”
A piercing sound broke through the air as Sun Shennan appeared beside Tian Fan, swiftly catching his collapsing body.
Thus, the Four Sects Martial Tournament concluded with Tian Fan’s victory. As everyone looked at the unconscious Tian Fan, they all understood—this was the rise of a brilliant star, destined to shake the Divine Martial Continent to its core…
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