Victory and the Next Battle

The Golden Horned Behemoth was nowhere to be seen, having been completely obliterated by that single strike.

Huang Wuye was not at all surprised by this result. Although his current strength as a martial artist was only at the ninth level of the Planetary stage, his genetic multiplier was five times the norm, and his physical force output had reached thirty times.

In terms of raw physical power, he was not much different from a Star-level Golden Horned Behemoth, which was the very reason he had been able to hold his own in close-quarters combat against it earlier.

Not to mention, the Golden Horned Behemoth's domain was only at the fifth level, and it had only grasped a sliver of the Law of Gold. Huang Wuye, however, had reached Grand Perfection in his domain, and had attained entry-level mastery in both the Law of Fire and the Law of Space. The amplification these laws provided was immense, creating a vast gap in strength between him and the Golden Horned Behemoth.

The reason he had chosen the Golden Horned Behemoth as his first opponent was to commemorate his first encounter with one at Primal Kongluo Peak and to benchmark his own strength.

A first-level Star-level beast with a fifth-level domain and a rudimentary grasp of the Law of Gold represented the average strength of a Golden Horned Behemoth after ten years of growth from birth. It could be considered a top-tier combatant among Star-level beings, and aside from a few heaven-defying exceptions, it would be hard to find a match for it at that stage.

The reason Huang Wuye could possess such strength at only sixteen was, firstly, due to his powerful soul granted by the innate secret technique Soul Derivation, which enhanced his comprehension. It not only amplified his insight into the laws but also assisted him in practicing analytical secret techniques. Secondly, it was due to the secret techniques and canons he studied. As one of the ten peak bloodlines of the human race, the Desolate God Clan lacked no secret techniques that pointed directly to domains and laws. Huang Wuye studied works such as Detailed Explanation of Fire Domain, Erosion Fire Secret Canon, and Spatial Analysis, all of which were penned by countless powerhouses of the Desolate God Clan. As introductory texts for the clan, they had stood the test of time, with their greatest feature being their simplicity and clarity, far easier to grasp than typical Immortal-level secret techniques.

This was how Huang Wuye was able to reach this realm at sixteen. Of course, the fact that he did not have to toil to cultivate his genetic energy also played a significant role.

Huang Wuye felt quite pleased after defeating the Golden Horned Behemoth. It was truly worth the sleepless, grueling training he had endured over the years. The feeling of possessing power was truly wonderful.

"Dasheng, set the opponent as myself."

"Understood, Boss. Please wait a moment!"

Before long, two Huang Wuye stood upon a vast stretch of land.

Both had long, fiery red hair, wore black mysterious armor, and wielded three-zhang-long white spears. A gentle breeze blew through their red hair, making them look like two burning clusters of fire.

"Hah!" Suddenly, both Huang Wuye let out a shout, and two afterimages whistled outward. In the next instant, the tips of their spears clashed. A resounding "CLANG!" echoed through the clouds. In the blink of an eye, hundreds of clashing sounds followed. The two figures danced with their spears so tightly that not a drop of water could pass through. Suddenly, the two black figures moved back and forth, filling the entire space with afterimages. The simulated ground was already damaged beyond recognition, and the clouds in the sky looked as if they had been gnawed away, leaving behind a scene of devastation.

"So, my spear technique still has so many flaws. My spear could be faster, more urgent. No, that's wrong; this movement of mine is too redundant."

As Huang Wuye fought, he gained insights, and his eyes gradually brightened. Although he possessed the force and the comprehension, he ultimately lacked the experience of life-and-death combat.

Possessing strength is one thing; being able to exert it is another.

However, after this battle, Huang Wuye believed he could quickly master his own strength and continue to improve.

The spear in Huang Wuye's hand grew faster and faster, and he seemed to transform into a streak of light.

The phantom of Huang Wuye opposite him also improved accordingly.

I do not know how much time passed, but the two phantoms in the arena slowed down. The spear in Huang Wuye's hand had become a work of art; his every movement was natural, as if it were meant to be. A slight stir in Huang Wuye's heart signaled that his spear technique had reached a state of minor success.

With this thought, Huang Wuye flicked his spear, collided with his opponent, and used the force to slide backward.

"The spear technique has been practiced enough. Now, let's see the limit of my strength." Huang Wuye whispered, then leaped out once more.

Huang Wuye unleashed his domain, feeling as though all things in heaven and earth were under his control. With the Law of Fire amplifying his spear, every move carried the power to destroy the heavens and extinguish the earth.

The phantom opposite him did not lag behind. As their two spears crossed, the space itself seemed unable to bear the pressure, and a piercing shriek rang out.

"Phantom Void!" Huang Wuye let out a low shout, his feet executing a strange footwork, and in an instant, several figures manifested. Several Huang Wuye attacked the phantom opposite him in unison.

Just as the attack was about to land and the phantom had nowhere to hide, the phantom Huang Wuye slowly faded away. Then, a spear thrust out rapidly from behind Huang Wuye's back.

As it was about to pierce him, Huang Wuye did not panic. He had anticipated this, as he already knew his own capabilities.

Moreover, with his domain expanded, no attack could escape his perception. The spear passed through, but not a drop of blood was shed; Huang Wuye's figure was slowly turning ethereal.

It turned out that Huang Wuye had already moved elsewhere. This was a divine technique he had comprehended from the secret techniques he studied, named Instant Roar. It allowed him to instantly shift his position over a distance; at his current ninth-level Planetary stage, Huang Wuye could instantly shift several thousand kilometers.

The distance of this teleportation would increase with his realm, and the consumption was minimal. This divine technique could be called a life-saving art; with it, Huang Wuye could escape even if he encountered an enemy he could not defeat.

After the instant shift, Huang Wuye did not stop, turning to attack the phantom. The phantom was not to be outdone.

In the blink of an eye, the two figures crossed. For a time, the entire space was filled with the dense, clashing sounds of Huang Wuye's spears.

Before one figure could fade, a new one would appear. It was an endless cycle of movement.

"Blazing Fire Prairie!" Seeing that his prolonged attacks were fruitless, Huang Wuye let out a shout and unleashed a secret technique.

In an instant, two fiery red spear shadows collided. A touch of red light expanded from the tips of the spears, and in a moment, it occupied the entire space. This was the Blazing Fire Prairie.

Two people of equal strength could naturally not determine a winner. After an unknown amount of time, Huang Wuye finally ended the battle.

Huang Wuye lay on the ground after the battle, his eyes closed slightly. He was carefully reviewing these two fights.

His powerful soul granted him a powerful memory, allowing him to perfectly recall every detail of the combat.

The more he recalled, the more he discovered his own shortcomings, and at the same time, countless inspirations continued to burst forth.

As time passed, the sharpness of his aura grew more intense. A spear-light pierced through his body, disturbing the already fragmented space.