# Chapter 1646: Yao Guang Falls
Many acquaintances felt bitterness in their hearts. Over three hundred years had passed, and even the bloodstained remnants of a Supreme Being's dao patterns could not stop Ye Fan's advance. Not only had he survived, but he had also achieved the Quasi-Emperor realm. That receding figure grew increasingly distant—how could they ever catch up?
There was a time when they were opponents of the Sacred Body Ye Fan, contending with him for supremacy, even surpassing him in cultivation at certain stages, looking down on this latecomer from ahead on the Stellar Ancient Path.
Yet as time passed, everything slowly changed. The Sacred Body's rise was unstoppable!
"Brother Ye's trajectory can be called a divine miracle. To survive battles against Stone Emperor and Reincarnation Supreme, and even ascend to a higher level—truly admirable." Yao Guang spoke, revealing rare solemnity, different from his usual gentleness.
This was a man of heaven-defying talent. His cultivation path had always been smooth. Walking all the way here, few could contend with him. Even now, no one knew just how strong Yao Guang truly was.
Everyone stared at him, Yin Tiande, and the Divine Venerable, because Ye Fan's final words were directed at these three. And the crowd vaguely acknowledged their strength as supreme.
The crowd waited silently for them to state their position, and the scene fell into utter stillness.
The Divine Venerable's expression remained indifferent, saying nothing. Yin Tiande also remained silent, without any indication. Only Yao Guang Wang alone stepped forward.
Every inch of Yao Guang's flesh shimmered with flowing radiance. He was like a heavenly god, seemingly walking out from a blazing sun, exuding astonishing brilliance.
No matter where he was, someone like him would inevitably be the focus of all attention. Even without any words or actions, he could not be ignored, becoming the center of the entire world.
Because this was his innate bearing—transcending the mundane world, as if he were the protagonist of this era, with sun, moon, and stars revolving around him.
"Speaking of it, there doesn't seem to be any great enmity between us," Yao Guang said, his smile like a spring breeze, making people feel a radiance as warm as the sun.
"Indeed, there's no great enmity. But the people you've killed are not few. And you've never forgotten about me," Ye Fan said calmly. He bore no deep hatred for this man, only wanted to settle things.
Yao Guang's eyes shot out two mysterious beams, as if they could see through Ye Fan's essence. His aura climbed as he said, "I have been longing for this battle. But your advancement was too fast, somewhat beyond my expectations."
Around him, strands of order divine chains appeared. A black Great Dao Vase floated above his head, making him even more extraordinary.
The order divine chains formed a phoenix-feather robe, the vase was his weapon. Yao Guang now carried a killing aura he lacked before—he was about to make his move.
Everyone was stunned, revealing shocked expressions. Just how powerful was Yao Guang, daring to fight a Quasi-Emperor? Had he also reached this realm?
"After today, there may be no more Yao Guang in this world. But I cannot avoid this battle," he said calmly, a gentle smile on his face.
One had to admit, Yao Guang was a man of great personal charm. Even before a life-or-death battle, he gave people a feeling like a spring breeze.
He had nearly entered the Quasi-Emperor realm. One foot was already inside. At most a few more years, or even months, and he would completely succeed!
The crowd drew in cold breaths, all sensing Yao Guang's power at this moment.
"Why force it? Avoid today, and I will give you a chance to fight," Ye Fan said.
"I suppressed myself too harshly. I didn't expect you to come today. But I don't want to retreat either. There must be a battle today," Yao Guang shook his head.
Ye Fan said nothing more, staring at the man before him.
Everyone was stunned. Yao Guang was destined to enter the Quasi-Emperor realm. He had just suppressed himself too severely, wanting a super breakthrough.
And today, he refused to avoid battle. Was he borrowing Ye Fan's hand for an ultimate transformation and sublimation? Or was it a strong-willed mentality that wouldn't let him retreat?
Regardless, at this moment, Yao Guang was dazzling, inspiring awe. A man destined to become a Quasi-Emperor, now choosing to fight under such adversity—truly admirable.
"Let's begin!"
Yao Guang said. The black Great Dao Vase above his head rose and fell, thousands of strands of order divine chains descending like a phoenix-feather robe, making him look like a black phoenix. Amid transcendence, there was a sharpness, his aura changing.
Ye Fan's heart stirred. This was the Devouring Demon Art, peerless and unmatched, a true complete ancient scripture from the Ruthless Great Emperor, shaking the past and present!
But why did he sense something unusual? This method and dao seemed somewhat incompatible with Yao Guang's original transcendent temperament.
"You've noticed. Then let's fight. Either borrow your power to sublimate, or borrow your hand to be freed!"
As he finished speaking, he struck forward with one palm. It was balanced and peaceful, not the Devouring Demon Art, but a method he created himself. Light burst forth, dazzling and brilliant.
Lightning Palm, matching his temperament. Light illuminated the universe, brightening heaven and earth, making him look like a heavenly god.
Yao Guang's hair, stained with divine light, flew wildly. Transcending this world, he struck with all his might. His aura climbed to its peak, then his body trembled, as if breaking some taboo shackles. He actually broke through again.
"Quasi-Emperor aura! Quasi-Emperor level dharma power! How did he do it? No wonder he dares to fight the Sacred Body Ye Fan!"
"He... broke through to the Quasi-Emperor realm. He just hasn't undergone tribulation yet. He truly stands in this domain!"
People were shocked, all showing horrified expressions. Yao Guang's performance was too stunning. He wanted to use Great Saint peak to strike at Quasi-Emperor, and instead sublimated himself.
Divine rings, ten thousand paths, engulfed him. That palm strike was as swift as lightning, matching his name. The power it possessed shook the world, making the heroes tremble.
"Boom!"
Heaven and earth split. Time and space were annihilated. Yao Guang displayed his terror. Nothing could withstand him. His Quasi-Emperor combat power was fully evident!
Many didn't understand how he did it. He was still a Great Saint moments ago. How did he break through to this realm now?
"Bang!"
Ye Fan acted. Facing the Lightning Palm, he didn't take it lightly. His expression calm, his right hand struck forward for a hard clash.
Time and space became chaotic. The entire Emperor Pass lit up, activated by the Quasi-Emperor aura. Array patterns revived for protection, otherwise the city walls and the Tower Piercing the Clouds might be damaged.
"Quasi-Emperor level collision!"
People were stunned, mouths agape. This was the first time such a level of confrontation occurred on the Emperor Road, naturally epoch-making!
"Bang!"
Yao Guang shook violently, retreating. A few individuals saw blood splash. Most others saw nothing.
But Yao Guang quickly stabilized his form, charging again. Lightning flashed, thunder roared, golden light radiated in all directions. His Lightning Palm displayed might that shook the universe, supremely invincible.
Ye Fan acted, his right hand striking out, erupting with rumbling sounds that made every cultivator's soul tremble.
Yao Guang's Lightning Palm was truly invincible. Dao sounds like thunder, light obscuring the sun, making him look like a heavenly god, crushing all things.
Unfortunately, facing the current Ye Fan, he was ultimately lacking. Blood coughed from his mouth.
After successive great confrontations, many saw the result. Blood trickled from Yao Guang's mouth. Against his transcendent temperament, those bloodstains seemed startling.
"Ultimately not a true Quasi-Emperor. Cannot contend with the Sacred Body. Even temporarily standing in that realm is not enough."
"Pity for Yao Guang. He likely won't survive today!"
People seemed to see the ending, impossible to change.
"Boom!"
When another strike landed, Ye Fan's expression was calm. Yao Guang was blasted flying, coughing up large amounts of blood. People were shocked to see even shattered heart fragments mixed with bloody foam.
"The ending seems already decided. No more Yao Guang after today?" He wiped the blood from his mouth, laughed self-deprecatingly, still bearing extraordinary grace.
Yao Guang stood there. The black Great Dao Vase above his head suddenly spewed endless light. Then his body also glowed, undergoing a terrifying transformation.
Behind him, various figures appeared, all clearly extraordinary talents—heroic talents from various races, their aura oppressive.
"God Clan, Sacred Spirit, Heaven-Rending Beast, Feather-Transforming Demon Clan... heavens, too many! So many people died by his hands?"
People were shocked. In the past, many strong individuals were once famous prodigies across the stars, who vanished mysteriously, becoming unsolved cases. Unexpectedly, today the truth came out—all killed by Yao Guang.
"Boom!"
A terrifying aura erupted. The Great Dao Vase shattered, merging into Yao Guang's body. Those figures also exploded, turning into streams of most primal aura, fusing into his flesh.
At this moment, though Yao Guang's expression was still relatively normal, he occasionally furrowed his brow, revealing the pain he endured.
This transformation was terrifying. Countless heroic essences entered his body, merging with him, causing mysterious changes in his physique, emitting strands of chaos qi.
"What? Was the Chaos Body artificially created?"
The crowd was moved, all showing shock.
"Final battle. Liberation or transcendence, all in this last battle." Yao Guang said calmly. Chaos qi grew more and more.
"Boom!"
This time, he erupted completely. His aura was even stronger than before. True Quasi-Emperor battle intent soared to the clouds. He took one step, and the Emperor Pass trembled three times.
"Breaking the shackles, shattering the imprisonment of the Devouring Demon Art, treading my unique path!"
He murmured, solemn and dignified, advancing forward. Every move emitted chaos aura. His combat power was terrifying to the extreme.
"Rumble!"
The most terrifying battle occurred. Yao Guang was like a Chaos Body. Raising his hand, he could pluck stars and capture the moon, valiant under heaven. A sacred radiance enveloped him, making him extraordinary.
First strike: light beams shot through the clouds, breaking through towers. A moon fell from the sky.
Second strike: star domains trembled, dimming. Countless stars turned to powder.
Third strike...
The two fought into the starry sky, leaving the Emperor Pass. The terrifying fluctuations were too shocking. The destructive power left many dumbfounded.
In everyone's understanding, Yao Guang and Ye Fan would likely battle until star domains collapsed, heaven split and earth destroyed, perhaps lasting days and nights. Yet things defied expectations.
This terrifying battle came quickly and ended quickly. After the ninth strike, everything concluded.
Yao Guang staggered backward, blood continuously flowing from his mouth. Some internal organ fragments came up, looking terrible. After a long time, he stabilized his form, wiped away the blood, a special radiance on his face.
"I too have such a day. Have I finally reached this step?" He murmured, still smiling, looking incomparably brilliant and ethereal.
"Not right. Where is the Imperishable Heavenly Art? Why wasn't it displayed? And the Devouring Demon Art was used very little. Soaring Immortal Force and such weren't executed at all. Is he trying to break free?" Black Emperor was suspicious and uncertain.
"Yao Guang should be silent. This Devouring Demon Art, this demonic body, imprisoned too much. Only Brother Ye could break it." Yao Guang seemed to cry yet not cry, seemed to smile yet not smile. There was sadness and joy, his expression very complex.
Finally, he put away his sadness, revealed a sunny smile, waved to everyone, and then his flesh and blood body exploded with a "噗" sound.
Yao Guang's final expression, that brilliance, appeared especially enchanting in the bloodlight.
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