Chapter 748: Facing an Enemy Close to the Heavenly Supreme Realm
Xiao Ze stood in silence, gazing at the radiant Divine Elephant, its colossal form emanating an ancient and oppressive aura. The sheer presence of the beast felt as though it could suppress all of creation.
"No wonder Qing Yanjing was able to use the Divine Elephant Suppression Array to get past four perfection level Earthly Supreme spiritual figures," Xiao Ze mused.
For Qing Yanjing, who was only an Upper Earthly Supreme, perfection level Earthly Supremes were nearly insurmountable foes. Even if those spiritual figures only wielded immense spiritual energy without other techniques or artifacts, their raw power alone was enough to crush her. Yet, with the Divine Elephant Suppression Array, she had earned the right to contend with them.
As cultivation advanced, however, differences in spiritual energy became increasingly significant, ultimately forcing Qing Yanjing to stop at the 85th level.
The Divine Elephant roared with primal energy, stepping through the air as its aura of suppression surged toward the spiritual figure. Xiao Ze, seizing the opportunity, charged alongside the Divine Elephant, unleashing punches that struck with devastating force.
From the sidelines, Qing Yanjing watched in amazement, her mouth agape.
Though she was familiar with Xiao Ze's physical strength, witnessing him fight alongside the Divine Elephant made her feel as though he himself was a primordial beast. For a moment, she imagined a dragon and an elephant working in unison to subdue the spiritual figure.
In a decisive moment, Xiao Ze's punch shattered the figure's head, and his body erupted with a powerful devouring force, absorbing the remnants of spiritual energy into himself.
Pushing Through the Levels
With the Divine Elephant's aid, Xiao Ze quickly overcame three more spiritual figures, reaching the 85th level the very stage that had halted Qing Yanjing.
As he approached the newly formed spiritual figure, its spiritual energy felt as dense as mountains and as vast as oceans. Xiao Ze inhaled deeply, his expression tense.
"Even without techniques or sacred artifacts, its sheer spiritual energy makes it immensely powerful," he thought.
"Such a treasure as the Challenge Platform must be one of the Yaoguang Palace's most prized possessions. If even one of the Seven Star Palaces possessed something like this, the Chaos God Palace's foundations must have been unfathomably deep."
Without hesitation, Xiao Ze joined the Divine Elephant in attacking the spiritual figure.
Boom!
When the figure clashed with the Divine Elephant, it managed to force the beast back, despite its immense suppressive aura. Taking advantage of the moment, Xiao Ze closed the distance and launched a punch infused with terrifying spiritual energy, faint traces of golden flames flickering at his fist.
He knew his physical strength alone might not suffice against this opponent.
Bang!
The spiritual figure responded swiftly, meeting Xiao Ze's attack with its own punch. The collision sent Xiao Ze skidding back several dozen steps.
From below, Qing Yanjing's heart tightened in concern. But when the dust cleared, her eyes widened in disbelief one of the figure's fists was missing, consumed by the golden flames.
"It's the divine flame! Xiao Ze's Origin Divine Flame!" she thought excitedly.
"With this ability, he can gradually wear it down and eventually defeat it."
A Calculated Strategy
Xiao Ze refrained from launching reckless attacks, instead employing the Origin Divine Flame to slowly erode the spiritual figure. Using the Divine Elephant for suppression and his flames for destruction, he fought tirelessly for hundreds of exchanges before finally defeating his opponent.
When the figure dissolved, most of its spiritual energy had been consumed during the battle, leaving Xiao Ze feeling a pang of regret.
Suddenly, the platform beneath him trembled, and a surge of pure spiritual energy erupted, rushing toward him.
At first, Xiao Ze was surprised, but he quickly understood.
The platform was designed to reward challengers, compensating for the energy expended during battle. Completely overpowering the figures was rare; most victories came through prolonged attrition. To ensure fairness, the platform restored the lost energy, providing it as a reward to the challenger.
Realizing this, Xiao Ze unleashed his devouring force, absorbing all the spiritual energy to refine and strengthen himself.
Toward the Pinnacle
Step by step, Xiao Ze advanced, each battle becoming more grueling. Finally, after much effort, he defeated the 90th level spiritual figure.
The battle, however, had taken its toll. The Divine Elephant was utterly destroyed during the confrontation, leaving Xiao Ze without its assistance for the remaining challenges.
"I won't be able to rely on the Divine Elephant anymore," he thought, shaking his head.
Despite this, the reward of pure spiritual energy left Xiao Ze's body brimming with power. Though he had only recently reached the Upper Earthly Supreme level, his spiritual energy now felt close to perfection.
Once he achieved full mastery of this stage, he would be ready to challenge the perfection level Earthly Supreme realm.
More importantly, his Tree of Origin, the foundation of his strength, had expanded significantly, bringing him closer to perfection level Earthly Supreme.
"This is truly a remarkable fortune!" Xiao Ze murmured, his excitement growing as he turned his gaze toward the 91st level.
From this point onward, the spiritual figures would likely approach the Heavenly Supreme realm. These entities, even as Earthly Supremes, would have glimpsed the mysteries of the Heavenly Supreme realm, achieving a state known as Pseudo Heaven Man Unity.
Such beings were far beyond ordinary perfection level Earthly Supremes, capable of sealing spiritual energy and rendering opponents nearly helpless.
Xiao Ze steeled himself. "If the next figure possesses Pseudo Heaven Man Unity, I'll have no choice but to retreat. That level of power is nearly invincible."
After adjusting his state, Xiao Ze ascended to the 91st level.
A Spiritual Opponent Like No Other
At the center of the platform, spiritual energy coalesced into a new figure. As it materialized, the entire platform trembled, transforming into pure gold.
The figure was no longer a hazy silhouette but a lifelike entity, resembling a young man with a calm expression and an aura that seemed to engulf the heavens.
The sheer weight of its spiritual energy made Qing Yanjing feel breathless from below.
Xiao Ze, however, smiled faintly. He sensed immense power but not the telltale signs of Pseudo Heaven Man Unity.
"Good. At least it doesn't possess that," he thought, relieved.
"Time to go all out!" he declared.
With a flash, Xiao Ze activated his Supreme Origin Avatar, a radiant figure resembling a blazing sun standing proudly on the platform.
(Chapter End)
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