Ye Xiwen quickly steadied himself in midair. That thrust had sent the blood and energy throughout his body surging. Heavenly Fire God Lord had been right—he was only able to contend through the profound mysteries of the Creation Universe Palm.
Even so, the gap in cultivation still left the blood and energy in his entire body churning time and again.
Heavenly Fire God Lord was indeed terrifying. Worthy of being an expert who had once stood at a high level, he was far stronger than an ordinary peak Third Stage cultivator. Against a normal peak Third Stage opponent, Ye Xiwen would not fall behind even without using the Creation Universe Palm. Once he used it, he could firmly seize the upper hand, even suppress them.
He would not need to struggle this hard even against an ordinary Fourth Stage expert.
He was even more terrifying than ordinary Fourth Stage experts. This was the horror of an old-established Celestial Venerable. Whether in accumulated foundation or comprehension of realms, he surpassed Ye Xiwen.
"If this battle continues normally, then as you said, I will indeed be defeated. But do you really think I came without any preparations?" Ye Xiwen sneered. With a flip of his palm, a World Tree Fruit appeared in his hand. It was crystal-clear, radiating the brilliance of endless laws, and he swallowed it in one gulp.
Heavenly Fire God Lord saw it as well, but he paid it no mind. He merely said coldly, "Whatever you eat now is useless. Even if your cultivation improves for a short while, it will change nothing. In this battle, you are dead beyond doubt!"
The one he intended to kill was an Emperor Lord. Before making his move, he had already made preparations. It would not be easy, but his resolve