Translator: CinderTL
Outside, in the void:
"Most have grasped the true opportunity within the civilization ruins."
"They're too slow."
"The truly astute ones, like Jiang Ye, began secluded cultivation shortly after entering the Great Stellar War."
"Jiang Ye is indeed remarkably perceptive," the demigods remarked, watching the projection screen with admiration.
Jiang Ye was the first to recognize the opportunity.
And the first to begin secluded cultivation.
"Crucially," Qi Tian said with a faint smile, "he's also condensed heart fire. His comprehension of the mysteries of fire may far surpass others'."
"Indeed," the Li Family Demigod nodded. "Condensing heart fire inherently demonstrates a strong affinity for the mysteries of fire."
"This civilization ruins represents a monumental opportunity for Jiang Ye."
What she didn't know was that Jiang Ye's affinity for the mysteries of fire was far from exceptional.
It had taken him an entire day, relying on sheer luck, to condense heart fire at the very last moment.
This clearly indicated that Jiang Ye's innate talent in the dao of fire was not outstanding.
However, Jiang Ye's heart fire had already surpassed its original limits.
Whether he could truly grasp the mysteries of fire remained uncertain.
"Let's see," Qi Tian chuckled. "I'm also curious if this little fellow can comprehend the mysteries of fire within the civilization ruins."
If he succeeded, Jiang Ye's breakthrough to the sixth breakthrough would become effortless.
"Jiang Ye? Comprehending the mysteries of fire?" The Zhou Family Demigod narrowed his eyes, a faint unease stirring within him.
Beside him, the Demigod of the Chu Clan watched silently.
No one noticed that he had been constantly observing Jiang Ye's projection, his eyes flickering with an inscrutable light, his thoughts hidden deep within.
Time flowed like water.
Within the civilization ruins, most areas had settled into an atmosphere of tranquility and harmony.
The majority of geniuses chose secluded cultivation.
Yet the Great Stellar War Rankings continued to shift, with some surging into the top hundred while others fell out.
The seconds ticked by.
In the blink of an eye, a month had passed.
During this time, Jiang Ye's mountain cave remained undisturbed, a haven of perfect stillness.
But on this day...
Song Xuan, who had been sitting cross-legged at the cave entrance, immersed in comprehending the mysteries of heaven and earth, suddenly opened her eyes.
"Hmm?"
"An enemy is approaching." Song Xuan abruptly stood up, her gaze fixed in a particular direction.
How keen was the perception of a seventh breakthrough realm expert?
Even the slightest rustle of grass hundreds of miles away could be instantly detected.
In Song Xuan's perception, a figure was rapidly approaching the cave from a thousand miles away.
Song Xuan didn't act rashly.
Both she and Jiang Ye had completely concealed their life auras.
Even a peak seventh breakthrough realm expert might not be able to discover their presence.
But soon, Song Xuan's expression grew grave.
Whoosh! The figure closed in with astonishing speed, its trajectory unwavering, as if it knew someone was here.
Five hundred miles.
Three hundred miles.
One hundred miles!
"Enemy!" Song Xuan no longer hesitated. A longsword materialized in her hand, and she charged forward.
Her speed was astonishing. Within seconds, she clashed with a burly man clad in purple armor.
"Hahaha!"
"So there really is someone here!" The Purple-Armored Burly Man roared with laughter. "My journey of thousands of miles wasn't in vain after all!"
Boom!
A terrifying aura erupted from his body—seventh breakthrough!
"A seventh breakthrough realm expert?" Song Xuan's expression shifted. The man's aura was incredibly stable, far surpassing that of Yan Ya, whom she had encountered earlier.
Clearly, this Purple-Armored Burly Man's initial realm was at least seventh breakthrough!
"Little sister, hand over the civilization fire," the Purple-Armored Burly Man boomed with a laugh, closing the distance at lightning speed. "I'll spare you."
Whoosh!
He slashed out with his blade, the condensed, almost tangible blade light tearing through the void like a crescent moon as it descended upon Song Xuan.
The terrifying blade light unleashed a shockwave that surged thousands of meters into the air.
This single strike!
It would send shivers down the spine of even a peak sixth-tier expert.
"Don't even think about it!" Song Xuan gritted her teeth, swinging her sword to parry the devastating blow.
Whoosh!
As she swung her sword, colorless currents of energy materialized around her, rapidly converging and radiating immense pressure.
Mysteries of water!
After a month of secluded cultivation, Song Xuan had made significant progress, her comprehension of the mysteries of water far surpassing her previous understanding.
Now, her sword strike carried power several times greater than before.
"Mysteries of water?" The Purple-Armored Burly Man chuckled dismissively. "Impressive, but sadly, not enough!"
Boom!
Blade and sword clashed, unleashing a terrifying shockwave that swept outward.
In that instant, Song Xuan felt as if she were facing a raging inferno. Under its scorching heat, her mysteries of water were instantly annihilated.
Crack! The sword light shattered.
Song Xuan was sent flying backward, her life aura rapidly fading.
Defeated in a single move!
"In terms of comprehending the mysteries of heaven and earth, I far surpass you," the Purple-Armored Burly Man declared arrogantly. "Cease this futile struggle. Surrender all your civilization fire and withdraw from the tournament."
Even as he spoke, he didn't relent. Instead, he unleashed an even more terrifying blade strike, aimed directly at Song Xuan.
Whoosh! The blade light materialized, causing the surrounding void to tremble violently, cracks spiderwebbing across the fabric of space.
This devastating strike could threaten even peak seventh breakthrough realm experts!
"No!" Song Xuan's pupils contracted sharply, then relaxed momentarily, only to tighten again with renewed urgency.
Whoosh!
A spear beam flashed across the sky with lightning speed, striking directly against the blade's edge.
Boom!
The spear beam and blade clashed violently, both dissipating rapidly.
Seizing the opportunity, Song Xuan's figure flickered as she swiftly flew toward the nearby cave.
At the cave entrance, a figure slowly emerged.
It was Jiang Ye.
"Hmm?"
"Another one?" The Purple-Armored Burly Man's eyes lit up, showing no panic but rather a hint of delight.
"Jiang Ye."
"Be careful! His initial realm is the seventh breakthrough, far stronger than Yan Ya!" Song Xuan urgently transmitted.
She knew Jiang Ye was powerful.
But they were now facing a true seventh breakthrough expert.
Whether in comprehension of the dao or the stability of their foundation, such a cultivator far surpassed those in the fifth or sixth breakthrough realms.
"Understood," Jiang Ye replied calmly, then turned his gaze to the Purple-Armored Burly Man.
"Disturbing my cultivation."
"You truly deserve to die!" A hint of baleful qi flickered in Jiang Ye's eyes. He was genuinely enraged; he had been at a critical juncture in comprehending profound mysteries.
Such an interruption was akin to obstructing his path to enlightenment—an unforgivable offense.
"Not much strength, but quite the temper," the Purple-Armored Burly Man chuckled, his eyes glinting with amusement. "Let's see just how capable you are."
Before the words had even left his lips, Jiang Ye had already transformed into a blur, his black long spear aimed directly at the burly man.
"Hmph."
The Purple-Armored Burly Man snorted coldly, unhurriedly raising his blade from where he stood.
Whoosh!
The strike unleashed a torrent of fire, coalescing into a towering, dozens-of-meters-high fire tornado that surged toward Jiang Ye.
"A mere fifth breakthrough realm?" the Purple-Armored Burly Man sneered, having already discerned Jiang Ye's initial realm. "Arrogant fool."
"The arrogant fool is you!" a frigid voice cut through the air.
In the next instant—
Boom! As Jiang Ye's spear pierced forward, a cataclysmic eruption of flames engulfed the battlefield.
(End of the Chapter)
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