Chapter 98: One Weapon Breaks Ten Thousand Techniques
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The golden sea of bitterness surged with monstrous waves, crashing against the heavens. Ye Fan stood within it, his entire body radiating a brilliant golden radiance, as if cast from divine gold. The sea of bitterness beneath his feet was vast and boundless, stretching endlessly, with golden waves rolling and roaring like a true ocean.
At this moment, Ye Fan’s aura was completely different from before. A terrifying pressure emanated from him, causing the void around him to tremble slightly. His eyes were like lightning, sharp and dazzling, sweeping across the surroundings.
“This is the power of the Wheel Sea Secret Realm?” Ye Fan clenched his fists, feeling the surging strength within his body. This power far exceeded his expectations, as if he could shatter a mountain with a single punch.
He took a deep breath, calming the restless energy within him. Then, he slowly raised his right hand, and a golden light condensed in his palm, gradually forming a small golden cauldron. This cauldron was only the size of a palm, but it exuded an ancient and profound aura, as if it had existed since the dawn of time.
“Primordial Qi Cauldron!” Ye Fan murmured, a flicker of emotion passing through his eyes. This cauldron was refined from the Primordial Mother Qi Root, an unparalleled treasure. Although it was still in its embryonic form, its power was already astonishing.
He gently pushed with his palm, and the small golden cauldron flew out, rapidly expanding in the wind until it was the size of a millstone, hovering above his head. Golden light cascaded down like a waterfall, enveloping him within, making him appear as majestic as a god or demon.
“Let me see just how formidable this Primordial Qi Cauldron really is!” Ye Fan’s gaze sharpened as he looked into the distance, where a desolate mountain range stood.
He formed a hand seal, and the golden cauldron trembled, emitting a deep, resonant hum. Then, it shot forward like a meteor, crashing straight toward the mountain range.
With a deafening boom, the golden cauldron collided with the mountain range. In an instant, the earth shook and the mountains trembled. The entire mountain range seemed to be struck by an invisible giant hand, shattering and collapsing. Boulders flew through the air, dust filled the sky, and the scene was terrifying.
When the dust settled, the mountain range had been razed to the ground, leaving only a vast expanse of rubble. A deep ravine stretched across the ground, as if the earth itself had been torn open.
“Such power!” Ye Fan gasped, a look of shock in his eyes. He had not expected the Primordial Qi Cauldron to be so formidable. Even a casual strike possessed such destructive force.
He recalled the cauldron, which shrank back to the size of a palm and hovered before him. Ye Fan carefully examined it, his heart filled with awe. This was only the embryonic form of the Primordial Qi Cauldron. If it were fully refined, its power would surely be unimaginable.
“No wonder ancient texts say that the Primordial Mother Qi Root is a supreme treasure for nurturing weapons. It truly lives up to its reputation.” Ye Fan nodded to himself, feeling increasingly satisfied with this cauldron.
Just then, a voice suddenly rang out from afar.
“Impressive! Truly impressive! I never expected Brother Ye to have refined such a divine weapon.”
Ye Fan looked up and saw a figure swiftly approaching. It was a young man dressed in white, with a handsome face and an extraordinary bearing. It was none other than Holy Son Yao Guang.
“Holy Son Yao Guang, you flatter me.” Ye Fan smiled faintly, putting away the Primordial Qi Cauldron.
“Brother Ye, you are too modest. With this cauldron, I fear few among the younger generation can match you.” Holy Son Yao Guang’s eyes flickered with a strange light as he gazed at Ye Fan, a hint of caution in his heart.
Ye Fan was no ordinary person. He possessed the Primordial Saint Body, and now he had refined such a terrifying divine weapon. His future potential was limitless. Even Holy Son Yao Guang, proud as he was, had to treat him with respect.
“Holy Son Yao Guang, you flatter me.” Ye Fan responded calmly, neither humble nor arrogant.
“Brother Ye, I wonder if you would be interested in sparring with me?” Holy Son Yao Guang suddenly proposed, a fighting spirit gleaming in his eyes.
Ye Fan was slightly startled, then smiled. “Since Holy Son Yao Guang is willing to offer guidance, I am more than happy to oblige.”
He also wanted to test his own strength. Although he had broken through to the Wheel Sea Secret Realm, he had never fought a true expert. Holy Son Yao Guang was a top-tier prodigy of the younger generation, making him the perfect opponent.
“Excellent!” Holy Son Yao Guang laughed heartily, his body surging with dazzling divine light. A vast and mighty aura erupted from him, causing the void to tremble.
Ye Fan’s expression turned serious. He knew Holy Son Yao Guang was no ordinary opponent and dared not be careless. Golden light bloomed all over his body, and the Primordial Qi Cauldron once again appeared above his head, emitting a rumbling sound.
“Brother Ye, be careful!” Holy Son Yao Guang shouted, his body flickering as he instantly appeared before Ye Fan. His palm struck out, carrying a terrifying force that seemed capable of shattering mountains and rivers.
Ye Fan did not dodge or evade. He clenched his right fist, golden light blazing, and met the attack head-on.
With a thunderous explosion, the two palms collided, sending out a visible shockwave that swept through the surroundings. The ground beneath their feet cracked inch by inch, spreading outward like a spiderweb.
Both of them were jolted back several steps before stabilizing themselves. Their eyes met, both filled with surprise.
“What formidable physical strength!” Holy Son Yao Guang exclaimed inwardly. Although he had heard that the Primordial Saint Body possessed unparalleled physical power, experiencing it firsthand was truly shocking.
Ye Fan was also secretly astonished. Holy Son Yao Guang’s strength was far greater than he had imagined. That palm strike just now had nearly forced him to use all his power.
“Again!” Holy Son Yao Guang’s battle intent surged. His hand seals changed, and a massive handprint formed in the air, pressing down toward Ye Fan.
“Void Great Hand Seal!” Ye Fan’s pupils constricted. This was one of the supreme secret techniques of the Ji Family, incredibly powerful. He did not dare to be careless and immediately activated the Primordial Qi Cauldron.
The golden cauldron hummed, spinning rapidly, and golden light cascaded down like a waterfall, forming an impenetrable barrier.
The Void Great Hand Seal slammed into the golden barrier, producing a deafening roar. The barrier trembled violently, cracks spreading across its surface, but it ultimately held firm.
“What a strong defense!” Holy Son Yao Guang was slightly surprised. He had not expected the Primordial Qi Cauldron to be so formidable, capable of blocking his Void Great Hand Seal.
“Now it’s my turn!” Ye Fan shouted, his hand seals changing. The Primordial Qi Cauldron trembled, and a beam of golden light shot out, tearing through the void as it sped toward Holy Son Yao Guang.
Holy Son Yao Guang’s expression changed slightly. He could feel the terrifying power contained within that golden beam of light and dared not meet it head-on. His body flickered, and he dodged to the side.
The golden beam of light missed, striking the ground behind him. A huge crater appeared, the earth cracking and smoke and dust billowing.
“What a fierce attack!” Holy Son Yao Guang took a deep breath, his eyes growing even more serious.
“Holy Son Yao Guang, be careful!” Ye Fan shouted again, his body flashing as he took the initiative to attack. The Primordial Qi Cauldron hovered above his head, golden light blazing, as he charged toward Holy Son Yao Guang.
“Come!” Holy Son Yao Guang was not afraid. Divine light surged around him as he met Ye Fan’s assault head-on.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The two figures clashed in the air, exchanging dozens of moves in the blink of an eye. Fists and palms collided, divine light intertwined, producing earth-shattering explosions. The surrounding void trembled, and the ground was riddled with craters, as if it had been bombarded by artillery.
Both of them were top-tier prodigies of the younger generation, and their battle was incredibly fierce. If any ordinary cultivator were caught in the aftermath, they would likely be torn to pieces.
“One Weapon Breaks Ten Thousand Techniques!” Ye Fan suddenly shouted, his hand seals changing. The Primordial Qi Cauldron emitted a dazzling golden light, rapidly expanding until it was the size of a small mountain, then crashing down toward Holy Son Yao Guang.
This strike gathered all of Ye Fan’s strength, carrying an unstoppable momentum, as if it could shatter the heavens and earth.
Holy Son Yao Guang’s expression turned extremely serious. He could feel the terrifying power contained within this strike and dared not be careless. He formed a hand seal, and a massive divine mirror appeared behind him, emitting a hazy light.
“Void Mirror!”
This was the Ji Family’s supreme imperial weapon, the Void Mirror. Although it was only a projection, its power was still astonishing.
The Void Mirror trembled, and a beam of light shot out, colliding with the Primordial Qi Cauldron.
With a deafening explosion, golden light and hazy radiance intertwined, illuminating the entire sky. The surrounding void shattered, revealing pitch-black spatial rifts.
Both of them were jolted back, blood trickling from the corners of their mouths. They had both sustained some injuries.
“Brother Ye, your strength truly impresses me.” Holy Son Yao Guang wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, a hint of admiration in his eyes.
“Holy Son Yao Guang, you are no less impressive.” Ye Fan also smiled faintly. This battle had allowed him to clearly understand his own strength.
“Today’s sparring ends here. Let’s continue another day.” Holy Son Yao Guang cupped his hands, then turned and left.
Ye Fan watched his departing figure, a thoughtful look in his eyes. Holy Son Yao Guang was indeed powerful. If he hadn’t had the Primordial Qi Cauldron, the outcome of this battle might have been uncertain.
“One Weapon Breaks Ten Thousand Techniques… This path is indeed correct.” Ye Fan murmured, his eyes growing firmer.
He had a feeling that the Primordial Qi Cauldron would become his greatest trump card on his future path of cultivation.