Translator: CinderTL
Whoosh! As the long spear pierced forward, a wisp of intangible flame surged forth.
Heart fire!
The moment it converged at the spear's tip, the mysteries of fire across heaven and earth erupted, converging into the spear like myriad swords returning to their source.
In an instant, the long spear in Jiang Ye's hand transformed into a fiery lance, radiating boundless fire energy.
"Kill!" Jiang Ye gripped the spear, darted forward, and thrust with all his might.
The towering Fire Dragon's Roar, dozens of meters high, roared with overwhelming force.
Yet before Jiang Ye's spear, it shattered like paper, torn apart in an instant.
Whoosh!
A sweeping strike tore through the Fire Dragon's Roar as if by giant hands, causing it to explode violently and completely dissipate.
Moreover, with each thrust of Jiang Ye's spear, the mysteries of fire across heaven and earth surged, forming a boundless sea of flames that blotted out the sky.
"What?"
"This... is this a Heaven-Earth Domain?" The Purple-Armored Burly Man was stunned. "This kid is only at the fifth breakthrough realm! How could he possibly manifest a Heaven-Earth Domain?"
As a genuine early-stage seventh breakthrough realm expert, he knew such feats were impossible for someone at Jiang Ye's level.
He was absolutely certain this boundless sea of fire was no mere Innate Domain, but a Heaven-Earth Domain, a power only those at the seventh breakthrough stage could wield.
But that wasn't the most crucial point.
"My Fire Dragon's Roar is condensed from the mysteries of fire," the Purple-Armored Burly Man said in disbelief. "With my current strength, even a mid-stage seventh breakthrough expert would struggle against it. Yet he shattered it with a single spear strike?"
Could it be...?
Does his comprehension of the mysteries of fire surpass mine?
The thought sent a chill down the Purple-Armored Burly Man's spine.
He was a seventh breakthrough expert!
How could his law comprehension be inferior to someone at the fifth breakthrough stage? Impossible!
As the Purple-Armored Burly Man reeled from this revelation, Jiang Ye showed no hesitation. Engulfed in a raging sea of fire, he charged at the burly man once more.
Boom!
The Black Divine Spear thrust forward with extreme speed. Even before its power erupted, the void rippled like water.
"I refuse to believe you're stronger than me!" The Purple-Armored Burly Man's pride flared.
His eyes hardened, and he unleashed his full power.
Rumble! The Purple-Armored Burly Man activated his own Heaven-Earth Domain, mirroring Jiang Ye's—an endless sea of fire.
Swiftly.
The sea of fire surged upward, clashing fiercely with Jiang Ye's domain, splitting the sky in two.
"Kill!" The Purple-Armored Burly Man roared, gripping his long saber with overwhelming force as he charged forward once more.
But what happened next left him utterly horrified.
Clang!
Jiang Ye, wielding his long spear, clashed directly with the Purple-Armored Burly Man.
At the moment of impact, the heart fire condensed at the spear's tip ignited, unleashing the immeasurable power of fire contained within.
Boom!
The terrifying energy tore through the Purple-Armored Burly Man's sea of fire domain.
"What?"
"No!" The Purple-Armored Burly Man's eyes widened in disbelief as an unstoppable, terrifying force surged toward him, sending him flying backward.
Whoosh! Jiang Ye moved even faster than the Strongman's retreat, closing the distance in an instant and thrusting his spear again.
Thud!
The spear pierced the Purple-Armored Burly Man's chest, completely shattering half of his arm.
Without mercy, Jiang Ye prepared to deliver another strike to finish him off.
But in the next moment...
Huff! Huff! Huff!
White halos erupted from the Purple-Armored Burly Man's body.
"Spare me!"
"I'll surrender all my civilization fire!" the Purple-Armored Burly Man roared.
Whoosh!
Jiang Ye finally halted his attack, his gaze icy as he stared at his opponent.
The Purple-Armored Burly Man's shoulder had been completely blasted apart, leaving him in a wretched state. Yet, the vitality of a seventh breakthrough expert meant such injuries were not immediately life-threatening.
However, the sheer power Jiang Ye had displayed had completely shattered the Purple-Armored Burly Man's will to resist.
"Is that all?" Jiang Ye asked expressionlessly.
"Young brother," the Purple-Armored Burly Man said gravely, "it's wise to leave a path open. We might meet again someday."
"I'll let you keep one," Jiang Ye said flatly. "But I'm taking the rest. If I had lost, you would have done the same."
Retaining even a single civilization fire would prevent expulsion from the battlefield. Jiang Ye's willingness to spare one was already his greatest concession. After all, his opponent was a genuine seventh breakthrough expert.
"Fine!" The Purple-Armored Burly Man gritted his teeth and finally surrendered the remaining civilization fire.
Whoosh!
Several more civilization fires surged from his body.
Six civilization fires in total.
"Alright."
"You may leave now." Jiang Ye accepted the six civilization fires, keeping his word.
"Many thanks, young brother," the Purple-Armored Burly Man said in a deep voice. "I hope you won't hold today's events against me."
"Hm?"
Jiang Ye glanced at him, slightly surprised.
Was he trying to bury the hatchet?
"There's no need for such formalities," Jiang Ye said, shaking his head. "Once we're out of here, I'll still address you as 'Senior.'"
Since the other party was extending an olive branch, Jiang Ye saw no reason to refuse.
Here, they weren't mortal enemies, merely competitors vying for rankings.
"You flatter me, young brother," the Purple-Armored Burly Man said, shaking his head. "My name is Liu Dalong. If you don't mind, just call me Brother Long."
"Brother Long?" Jiang Ye chuckled softly. "Alright, then. I'm Jiang Ye."
"Jiang Ye?"
Liu Dalong paused, then his eyes widened. "You're the Jiang Ye who challenged Zhou Xingkong to a duel?"
"Mm-hmm," Jiang Ye nodded slightly.
Though the matter was widely known, not everyone recognized his face.
"No wonder."
"Young Brother Jiang Ye," the Purple-Armored Burly Man Liu Dalong sighed, "To dare challenge someone with Transcendent Aptitude... that courage alone is truly remarkable."
"So, your strength is indeed justified."
"Young brother, I wish you victory in this duel," Liu Dalong said solemnly.
"Thank you," Jiang Ye nodded.
Whoosh!
Without another word, Liu Dalong turned and transformed into a streak of flowing light, vanishing swiftly into the distance.
This Jiang Ye is only at the fifth breakthrough realm, the Purple-Armored Burly Man mused inwardly. If he truly reaches the seventh breakthrough in the future, he'll likely far surpass me. I must avoid antagonizing him.
However, he's at odds with the Zhou Family, a transcendent family. I can't get too close, lest I become collateral damage, Liu Dalong thought.
Whoosh!
With a flicker, Liu Dalong's figure disappeared beyond the horizon.
Back at the scene:
"Jiang Ye!"
"You were amazing!" Song Xuan flew forward, her beautiful eyes sparkling with admiration. "That man was a genuine peak seventh breakthrough expert! Yet he was no match for you at all?"
"Just luck," Jiang Ye replied with a modest smile.
Jiang Ye knew perfectly well that this wasn't mere luck, but the result of his relentless cultivation over the past month, aided by his heart fire.
In that time, he had truly grasped a sliver of the mysteries of fire.
"In terms of comprehending the mysteries of heaven and earth," Jiang Ye said, his eyes filled with confidence, "I'm now on par with some peak seventh breakthrough experts."
(End of the Chapter)
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