The Dao You Cultivate Is Too Weak
Liu Ruiyuan's strength is indeed extraordinary. With the help of two Ancient Realm treasures that are compatible with his own cultivation, and with his cultivation at the Great Accomplishment Perfection of the Three Transformations of Heavenly Human, he can fight Gu Yuanqing to a standstill.
But Gu Yuanqing wasn't in a hurry; this level of combat would also be very beneficial to him.
The saying goes, "The stones from other mountains can be used to polish jade." Every Three Tribulations of Heavenly Change has its unique aspects on the Great Dao, and the methods of the Sanyang Sect, refined by countless masters, are equally worthy of study.
Moreover, fighting against True Person is different from the Spiritual Mountain Trial on the Heavenly Ladder and Mount Ling.
The guardians of the Heavenly Ladder leave their mark on those who attempt to pass through; though powerful, they are relatively rigid.
The Spiritual Mountain Trial is a simulation created by capturing the spiritual imprint of those who enter Spirit Mountain, allowing them to unleash 100% of their original strength.
But both of them lack one thing: Spirituality.
A true Cultivator may not be able to unleash their full power every time, but a fleeting moment of Spiritual Light can be truly remarkable.
Compared to Gu Yuanqing's composure, Liu Ruiyuan became increasingly alarmed as the fight progressed; the strength of this Gu fellow far exceeded his expectations.
How could he possibly be Cultivator has just entered the Heavenly Change Realm?
Whether in terms of cultivation level or combat techniques, they are no less than myself.
If this is merely the initial stage of the Celestial Person, then his nearly thousand years of life have been utterly wasted.
Even if this person came from the Primordial Realm, they still couldn't do this!
His desire to retreat was growing stronger. His opponent hadn't even used his Law Treasure yet, and they were already evenly matched. The stalemate had lasted so long, and it was difficult to find a chance to win.
Moreover, he could clearly sense that the opponent's Finger Dao Divine Ability had improved somewhat in this short period of time, making it increasingly difficult to defend against.
As the power of the Formless Calamity Finger circulated, it became increasingly smooth. Gu Yuanqing got into the swing of things, opened his Heavenly Human Realm, and the North Spring Mountain Phantom appeared behind him. He circulated his True Essence, used both his fingers and palms to forcefully clash with the opponent's Two Dharma Treasures, forcing Liu Ruiyuan to retreat repeatedly.
At this point, Liu Ruiyuan was finding it difficult to cope.
Previously, Gu Yuanqing had restrained himself to hone his Spell Art, but now that he was in the mood, he began to exert himself to the fullest.
In contrast, Liu Ruiyuan was more exhausted in this battle compared to his fight with Tang Yi a few days earlier.
Gu Yuanqing's attacks never stopped, his offensive was continuous and overwhelming, Liu Ruiyuan was almost always giving it his all, without any chance to catch his breath.
Celestial Person Cultivator possess vast True Essence and powerful Divine Soul, but this also depends on who they are compared to.
Gu Yuanqing's Heavenly Human World is a condensation of all paths, and also the Great Dao of the Cultivation World he comprehended. Its perfect structure and abundant True Essence are far beyond what Liu Ruiyuan, who only condensed the Heavenly Human World based on the Fire Dao, can compare to.
With the tide turning and the tide rising, Liu Ruiyuan gradually fell into a complete disadvantage. If it weren't for his Law Treasure, he would probably have been defeated long ago.
Even if things continue like this, defeat is only a matter of time.
However, facing Gu Yuanqing, who was skilled in Spatial Art, he didn't even have a chance to retreat.
If one were to rely on Secret Method to leave the Ancient Realm, then all these magical Law Treasure would fall into enemy hands.
He was now in a real dilemma!
Chen Baotian's face was extremely ugly in the distance. He was starting to panic. Even though his cultivation was far lower than Liu Ruiyuan and Gu Yuanqing, he could still see the situation.
The Sanyang Sect and Gu Yuanqing were at odds, and he and his disciple Zhuang Tianlai deserve the greatest credit. If Liu Ruiyuan suffers a serious loss of his Divine Soul, his life will likely be very difficult.
In Boundary Domain like the Crimson Cloud Realm First Tribulation of Heavenly Change, mistakes are tolerated even during calamities of heaven and earth, but the Sanyang Sect is completely different.
Such a major sect is not lacking in a First-Tribulation Heavenly Human. If the Sect suffers a defeat, someone must pay the price to appease the anger of the rest of the Sect. Further away, countless Cultivator watched, including Celestial Person and Void Heaven Cultivator.
"The Nine Yang Cauldron and the Floating Dust Seal... This belongs to Liu Ruiyuan of the Sanyang Sect. And which Sect's Great Cultivator is fighting against him? How could he suppress him?" A newly arrived Celestial Person Great Cultivator cultivator looked astonished.
"I don't know, the Cultivation Method you're using seems somewhat unfamiliar."
"Logically speaking, there are very few cultivators who have undergone the Three Great Cultivator of Three Tribulations of Heavenly Change. Those who can surpass Liu Ruiyuan are few and far between in the entire Exquisite World. He shouldn't be such a stranger."
The Cultivator were abuzz with discussion.
The great battles of the Three Tribulations of Heavenly Change are rarely seen, but two have been witnessed recently, prompting many Cultivator to exclaim that it was a feast for the eyes.
Many people from the Illusionary Spirit Sect also rushed over upon hearing the news.
Qiu Ziqing stared intently at the battle unfolding in the distance. He had met Gu Yuanqing many times and had guessed that he was quite strong, but he had never imagined that he would reach this level.
Several Cultivator from the Sanyang Sect were also watching. Seeing the situation rapidly deteriorate, some had already withdrawn from the Ancient Realm with the protection of their fellow disciples and reported the matter to their Sect.
Another quarter of an hour passed.
Liu Ruiyuan was left only able to parry, unable to retaliate. He focused solely on blocking Gu Yuanqing's attacks, unleashing all his True Essence.
But Gu Yuanqing's interest had waned. While casting the spell, he said in a calm tone, "The essence has been exhausted; there's no point in continuing."
Upon hearing this, Liu Ruiyuan thought that Gu Yuanqing was considering giving up because he realized that he could not defeat him in a short time. Just as he was feeling relieved, he suddenly became very alert.
Gu Yuanqing struck again with a backhand palm, as if a towering Great Mountain had descended, his palm and fingers working in unison, causing Two Dharma Treasures to momentarily freeze in place.
Then the Heavenly Human Realm suddenly opened, enveloping the entire battlefield and enveloping Liu Ruiyuan within it.
Gu Yuanqing smiled.
Liu Ruiyuan felt a chill run down his spine; his Dao Heart warned him that he was in extreme danger.
"No, what is he trying to do? How dare he do this? Just because he possesses Spatial Art, does he dare to disregard me like this?"
The Heavenly Human Realm can transform the external environment into a battlefield suitable for oneself, while also providing a layer of protection. When Cultivator of the same level are fighting, most will surround themselves with the Heavenly Human Realm to neutralize the power of the opponent's attack.
The wider the Heavenly Human Realm covers, the more dispersed its power becomes.
For example, in Liu Ruiyuan's view, it was as if Gu Yuanqing had his defenses wide open, exposing his weaknesses to him. In this situation, one must either face someone whose cultivation is far lower than one's own or defeat the opponent.
Alarmed and enraged, Liu Ruiyuan shouted, "You, surnamed Gu, have gone too far! You're practically asking for death!"
At this moment, he held nothing back, recklessly activating the Heavenly Human Realm, his Divine Soul seemingly burning, becoming one with the weapon, his Divine Sense locking onto Gu Yuanqing, and crashing into him.
Beside him, Lu Zeyu frowned slightly, thinking to himself, "Daoist Friend is being a bit too arrogant. Although Liu Ruiyuan is at a disadvantage, he may still have some trump cards up his sleeve."
Gu Yuanqing smiled gently, his expression calm, and said softly, "After today's battle, I have figured out your true strength, and moreover, the path you cultivate is too weak!"
With a thought, the Heavenly Human Realm was fully revealed, and all things in the world seemed to step from Void into reality. Gu Yuanqing reached out and gently grasped it.
Liu Ruiyuan's hair stood on end, his pupils shrank, and his forward momentum suddenly stopped. A vast ocean appeared out of nowhere and enveloped him completely.
He felt as if he were trapped in a quagmire. The light of the Nine Yang Cauldron began to fade, as if it were being suppressed. Endless water vapor actually passed through his Heavenly Human Realm and attacked his body.