At this moment, as they looked at the crystalline creatures covering the mountains and plains, the expressions on the two men's faces were extremely grim. Though they had held back earlier, even if they went all out without resorting to their trump cards, they truly could not do anything against these things.
Even if they had their trump cards, facing such a massive horde of crystalline creatures would still be of little use. The sheer numbers were overwhelming, a glittering, mindless tide of destruction.
They had been able to enter so smoothly thanks to Su Min. Her presence had cleared a path, her power a shield they had taken for granted. But now that Su Min had left, they could only rely on themselves, and the reality of their situation was crashing down upon them.
Meanwhile, high in the sky, two figures had broken through the suppression of the thunderstorm and arrived in outer space. After reaching the Dao Comprehension stage, one could already break free from the world's suppression and enter the starry void. The air grew thin and vanished, replaced by the silent, infinite blackness dotted with distant, cold stars.
Back when Su Min had just entered the Dao Comprehension stage, she had fought a fallen cultivator of the same level. The two of them had sent an entire planet flying with the force of their clash. Of course, that would not be possible with this continent.
Not only was its sturdiness far beyond that of an ordinary planet, but the various regions of this world were also divided into separate plates. Even if one region were sent flying, the others would not be affected, anchored by profound and ancient formations.
As for the people below, Su Min knew they were likely doomed. But right now, she had to focus on dealing with this guy and could not spare any attention for them. Besides, those two had been digging pits for her left and right, scheming against her even as they smiled. She could not care less about their survival.
"The Five Elements Holy Body… truly despair inducing."
Before Su Min could say anything, Yuan Wangtian in the sky spoke calmly. His turbid eyes then emitted a faint glow as he gazed at Su Min with an indescribable expression, a mix of raw hunger and bitter resentment.
Because he was truly jealous, extremely jealous. So many divine treasures gathered in one person, yet without any conflicts between them. It was a harmony he could only dream of. Even if he killed Su Min now, it would be useless. Upon her death, these divine treasures would dissipate, returning to the world to wait for the next destined individual.
"How did you reach this point? I can sense you have the Blazing Sun Body, but there is something different about it."
Looking at the raging flames enveloping Yuan Wangtian's body, Su Min asked with great interest. The flames were potent, but they felt… derivative, like an echo of a true supreme flame.
She had no interest in his self pitying words. Instead, she was far more curious about him. With just a minor achievement in the Five Elements Holy Body, he had reached this stage. Logically speaking, even Su Min could not have done it with only one element.
"Hahaha, I merely relied on counterfeits."
"Counterfeits?"
"A terrifying existence from the future descended and left a prophecy. He formed the Black Seal. Little girl, if you join, you will experience boundless joy."
"Is that so?"
Su Min was not particularly interested, but she did ponder something in her heart. She recalled the past experiences of the Sinful Buddha.
Perhaps it was precisely because he had peered into the river of time that the other party found an anchor to interfere with this world.
She was not sure, but it was clear that the other party had their own plans, a design that stretched across time itself.
"So, are you interested?"
"Save your sweet talk."
Su Min replied indifferently. It was obvious the other party knew about her. An eighth grade alchemist's identity was something even a fallen cultivator like him could not easily refuse. A single pill from her could allow him to recover his strength rapidly.
Especially since he was at the Unity stage. But how could Su Min possibly agree? She had already crossed paths with the Black Seal, and it never ended well for them.
So, without hesitation, she charged forward again, swinging her sword down. A dazzling multicolored sword aura erupted, a brilliant cascade of intertwined elemental lights attacking Yuan Wangtian from all directions.
"What a pity. In that case, you must die today. Let me show you the gap between you and the Unity stage."
Hearing this, Yuan Wangtian sighed regretfully. He was aware of Su Min. An eighth grade alchemist was exactly what he needed right now. After the initial envy and jealousy, he had regained his rationality and was not opposed to recruiting her.
The Black Seal was not exactly a righteous organization, but they still greatly desired someone like her.
Unfortunately, it seemed that ever since his awakening, he had been quietly fishing by the Five Elements Mountain and had no idea about the actual situation between them. He did not even know that Su Min had already killed many of their members before this. And now he wanted to recruit her? What a joke.
Since they had decided on a fight to the death, Yuan Wangtian could not be bothered to say more. People like her were too dangerous. Eliminating her early was undoubtedly the best course of action.
So, almost immediately, flames erupted from his body. The Samadhi True Flames burned fiercely, a conflagration of spiritual power that quickly enveloped him completely, merging with his towering Dharma Form.
A Dharma Form was not necessarily better just because it was bigger. The Dharma Form was the sublimation of one's own laws, and its size was not fixed. Legendary techniques like the "Dharma Manifestation of Heaven and Earth," which could reach tens of thousands of feet in height, were entirely different, requiring a perfect foundation.
Clearly, Yuan Wangtian had immediately unleashed his strongest power upon encountering Su Min. He was deeply wary of her, taking no chances.
"Here it comes. The Dharma Form is ultimately an insurmountable barrier for those at the Dao Comprehension stage."
Looking at the burning figure of flames, Su Min muttered to herself. Though she had her own Dharma Form, it could not be used for combat. In fact, before it was fully condensed, it was extremely fragile. If shattered, she would have to start over from scratch, a devastating setback.
That was why there was the term "Half Step Dao Comprehension" but no such thing as "Half Step Unity." The gulf was absolute.
Of course, Su Min still had a good chance of winning because her opponent had a major weakness. His physical body was extremely frail, possibly even weaker than Su Min's. The overall effectiveness of the Dharma Form was related to all attributes.
If the body's strength was insufficient, the Dharma Form would also be greatly affected. His caution was not just due to prudence, it was a necessity born of a critical flaw.
[Soul Burning Blood Condensation Pill (Seventh Grade High Tier): Burns the user's lifespan to greatly enhance attributes for a short time.]
"Gulp."
Seeing Su Min swallow the pill in one go, Yuan Wangtian's lips twitched uncontrollably. Though he did not know the exact effects of that pill, he could tell its grade, seventh grade high tier. Even for someone like him, obtaining such a pill would not be easy.
But here was Su Min, casually taking one like it was nothing. It was downright extravagant, a display of wealth that was also a weapon.
There was no helping it. This was what fighting alchemists was like. These people sold high tier pills at exorbitant prices, keeping them in extremely short supply. Yet their own pill reserves were abundant, a private hoard of power.
Especially those with bizarre and unusual effects, they were even harder to guard against. More importantly, watching the opponent gulp down one high tier pill after another was enough to make anyone's mentality crumble.
It was like playing a game where you only had what you started with, while your opponent could keep healing mid fight. The inequality was maddening.
In short, it was best not to fight alchemists unless absolutely necessary. The disparity in combat power was just too great. After all, for high level cultivators with long lifespans, combat was not necessarily their weak point. Their resources were.
"Power is surging out. Now, take this!"
Feeling the changes in her body, a violent surge of spiritual power and physical enhancement, Su Min vanished from her spot. The next moment, she appeared right in front of Yuan Wangtian, throwing a punch straight at his head. Her fist was wreathed in a nimbus of sharp, metallic light.
"Time Law?!"
In that instant, Yuan Wangtian realized something. No wonder Kuang Batian had managed to sneak attack him. It was all due to Su Min's law. Back then, she had applied the law to Yuan Wangtian himself, accelerating him to set up the sneak attack.
But now, Su Min was not just accelerating. She had even used time stop, freezing the space around his head for a critical fraction of a second.
Boom!!!
Almost immediately, a dull impact rang out. A silver white fist collided with the flames, and the space around them cracked slightly, spiderwebs of black void appearing for a moment. Both of them were sent flying backward from the force, tumbling through the starry void.
"Is this the power of a near perfected Five Elements Holy Body?"
Feeling the sharp pain in his fist and the Western Metal's Sharp Gold that had repelled his Samadhi True Flames, Yuan Wangtian gritted his teeth in frustration.
Fire should overcome metal, yet he had been forced back. The reason was simple. Su Min's Northern Water's Profound Origin had surged forth, quenching his flames and allowing the metal to strike true.
The greatest mystery of the Five Elements Holy Body was something even he did not understand. From start to finish, he had only ever possessed the Samadhi True Flames. He had never activated the Five Elements mutual reinforcement, the cyclical power that made the physique truly supreme.
But with just one clash, he had realized it. The synergy was real and devastating.
"That bastard Kuang Batian gave me way too little information."
At this thought, Yuan Wangtian cursed inwardly at the guy Su Min had casually crushed earlier. Such crucial intelligence had not been shared with him. It was a fatal oversight.
Even with the protection of his Dharma Form, his pitifully weak physical body was still holding him back. And in that single moment, the aura of the four heavenly treasures had invaded his body, damaging his tissues and meridians with their conflicting, yet harmonized, energies.
Su Min had a glorious battle record. This kind of information should have been well known. Yet Kuang Batian had not told him anything. Just one clash, and he had already suffered losses. Internal injuries were beginning to bloom like dark flowers inside him.
"Tsk tsk..."
Su Min sneered at his reaction, a cold, confident sound. In that earlier collision, she had not suffered much. Even though her opponent was at the Unity stage, after taking a pill that burned her lifespan, she could temporarily reach a level close to his.
Of course, Su Min was not in a hurry. These fallen cultivators all shared a fatal flaw. They lacked stamina. They were inherently incomplete, riddled with countless defects, and this guy was no exception. He was a broken vessel, hastily patched.
That one clash had already given her a significant advantage. However, it was clear she would not get another chance to engage in close combat so easily. Because at that moment, the flaming figure suddenly raised its hands, and blazing flames surged behind him, condensing into a sea of fire.
"Samadhi Divine Punishment."
In the next instant, countless fireballs shot toward Su Min, making her eyebrows twitch. They were not simple fireballs, but orbs of condensed law and hatred. She swiftly swung her weapon, launching a barrage of multicolored sword lights to intercept the incoming fireballs.
Boom!!!
Low, rumbling explosions echoed across the sky. Those on the ground below witnessed a scene they would never forget. Several new suns had suddenly appeared in the sky, all hurtling toward a single point, converging on Su Min's position.
For a moment, countless mortals dropped to their knees in prayer. In their understanding, this was the wrath of the gods, a divine punishment.
As for the cultivators, they were even more terrified. They knew these were not gods, but that was precisely why they were more afraid. Gods had their own codes and might even protect their believers.
But these were clearly two incomprehensibly powerful beings locked in battle. The sun trembled, and the entire world flickered between light and darkness due to the explosions, the very fabric of day and night tearing apart.
Many cultivators had already turned tail and fled, desperate to leave this continent. They knew that if even a single stray attack from the two above landed, it could bring catastrophic destruction to this land, wiping out civilizations in an instant.
Meanwhile, news of this battle began to spread through the fleeing cultivators. However, due to how remote this region was, none of the major powers had caught wind of it yet. The information was a ripple in a vast pond, slowly expanding.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
High in the sky, after enduring over a hundred consecutive strikes, the barrage finally ceased. Yuan Wangtian was shocked to find that Su Min was practically unharmed, her armor glinting, her aura steady. This was one of his strongest techniques, yet she had blocked it without a scratch.
"Resistance."
Realization dawned on Yuan Wangtian. Su Min's terrifying resistances had played a huge role. And it was not just the fire resistance provided by the Nanming Lihuo. The Northern Water's Profound Origin had also contributed immensely, creating a natural barrier against his flames.
"You guessed right."
"I will kill you!"
Upon realizing this, Yuan Wangtian grew even more furious. Because this was precisely the effect of the Five Elements Holy Body. He possessed the same physique, yet had only obtained one divine treasure, never even glimpsing the true profundity of the Five Elements Holy Body. The bitterness was a poison in his veins.
The gap between him and Su Min was not just a little. It was vast. Why? Why did she get to have so many heaven defying treasures while he had struggled desperately just to obtain one? The injustice of it was a physical pain.
"Why?! Why is heaven so unfair?!"
But to Su Min's surprise, Yuan Wangtian suddenly lost control. The flames around him raged wildly as he descended into madness, his Dharma Form flickering with his unstable emotions.
"Tsk tsk, want to squeeze a lemon?"
Watching this scene, Su Min chuckled. In truth, she had the advantage of being a "player," knowing the locations of several heavenly treasures from a life once lived. She just had to set out at the right time, and so far, everything had gone smoothly. She had successfully obtained all of them.
So when it came to complaints about heaven's unfairness… she did not quite know how to respond. She had made her own luck, in a way.
Of course, that did not stop her from taunting him. Though she was not sure if he even knew what a lemon was. The modern Earth reference was lost on him, but the mocking tone was unmistakable.
"Good, very good! Five Elements Divine Fire Staff!!!"
Clearly, Su Min's words had provoked him. Or perhaps it was not just provocation. After discovering the other secrets of the Five Elements Holy Body, he knew that dragging the fight out would mean certain defeat. He had to end it now.
Though Su Min's pill effects were already starting to fade, her pill reserves were simply too vast. Combined with this damned Five Elements Holy Body, he would only be slowly worn down, his energy depleted before hers.
So without hesitation, he activated his trump card. A massive staff materialized in his hands, woven from the five elements but dominated by a furious, roaring fire.
In that instant, the energy of the entire region went berserk. The void itself seemed to groan under the weight of the power he was summoning.