Han Xuanji did not answer, but simply looked at him quietly.
I'm serious.
Zhou Lie took a deep breath, and his aura suddenly surged.
Someone in the stands gasped in surprise.
"His aura... is getting stronger!"
"Is he about to break through? No, it's... he's mobilizing a deeper level of power from the Dao of Creation!"
Before Zhou Lie could finish speaking, his aura suddenly changed.
If the previous power of creation was like a gentle spring breeze and abundant life, then the other force surging from his body now is like an autumn wind sweeping away leaves and causing all trees to wither.
Two completely opposite auras intertwined and swirled around him, one arising and the other vanishing, like two meshing gears rubbing against each other, unleashing a chilling pressure.
The Dao Principle of Destruction.
Han Xuanji's pupils contracted slightly.
He recognized the nature of this power.
In contrast to creation, the Dao of Destruction is the ultimate Dao Principles brings all things to an end and back to nothingness.
Creation and destruction are two sides of the same coin, like life and death, yin and yang. If they can be integrated into one, they can indeed unleash power far exceeding that of a single Principle.
Zhou Lie slowly raised his hands; his left hand radiated a pale golden light of creation, while his right hand radiated a dark gray flame of destruction.
Two orbs of light danced in his palm, repelling and attracting each other, emitting a piercing buzzing sound.
Zhou Lie stared at Han Xuanji, his eyes filled with fighting spirit:
"It took me hundreds of years to master both of these Dao Principles simultaneously. Although my mastery of the Dao Principle of Destruction is not as good as that of the Dao principle of creation, the power of their fusion is far more than just the sum of its parts."
The soldiers of the Tiger and Panther Legion erupted in cheers in the stands.
" Zhou Lie actually had this trick up his sleeve!"
"It looks quite unusual."
The crowd discussed it animatedly, but few people seemed to understand the underlying logic.
After all, there are not many people who cultivate the Dao of Principle, and those who are involved in these two Dao Principles are even rarer.
Even He Guanshan's gaze was fixed on the two people in the room.
He knew, of course, that Zhou Lie hadn't made a breakthrough for so many years because he was trying to comprehend the Dao Principle of Destruction, and that was exactly what he had hoped for.
But he didn't expect Zhou Lie to reveal this incomplete trump card so quickly.
It seems that the pressure Han Xuanji put on him was much greater than he had anticipated.
Beside He Guanshan, a general spoke softly:
"How about we stop here? Zhou Lie's technique isn't fully mastered yet; we might both end up severely injured."
He Guanshan frowned and slowly said:
"Wait a little longer, I can still stop it."
Upon hearing this, the general fell silent, knowing that the legion commander wanted to test the limits of the two men.
On the other side, Hun Qianxue, who was staring intently at the two people in the center of the martial arts arena, frowned.
He hadn't expected Zhou Lie to have such a trump card; no wonder he was confident in fighting Han Xuanji.
We should not underestimate the heroes of the world.
Looking at Han Xuanji in the arena, he felt a secret worry in his heart.
He wasn't sure if he could win, and if things got really bad, he hoped Han Xuanji wouldn't push himself too hard.
Han Xuanji remained calm despite the two intertwined forces emanating from Zhou Lie.
"Creation and destruction..."
He repeated it softly, which was not unexpected.
After all, Zhou Lie's intelligence had already been presented to him once before; he was just waiting for the other party to use it.
Han Xuanji did not answer; in an instant, the aura emanating from him changed.
It's not an explosion, but a gradual, progressive ascent, like waves, one higher than the next.
Zhou Lie's pupils suddenly contracted, revealing that Han Xuanji was also serious.
"Make your move."
Han Xuanji spoke calmly:
"Let me see just how far your Dao of Creation and Destruction can take you."
Zhou Lie took a deep breath, suppressing the distracting thoughts in his mind.
His gaze hardened again, and his aura surged once more.
Creation and destruction pulsed in his palm, the two forces intertwining and transforming into a massive pillar of light that crashed down upon Han Xuanji.
" Creation Divine Fist!"
The same fist technique, but this time, the destructive power it contained seemed to want to destroy everything, coming with unparalleled strength.
"Oh?"
Han Xuanji did not dodge, because the surrounding space seemed to be isolated, and the terrifying speed made it difficult for him to even lift his arm.
"This power is not weak. With the addition of the Dao Principle of Destruction, its attack power has risen to a new level, now comparable to the full-force attack of the Eternal True Lord."
As the opponent's fist reached him, a cold glint flashed in Han Xuanji's eyes:
" Great Five Elements Seizing Hand!"
He raised his right hand, his five fingers spread.
Faced with this punch, Han Xuanji still used the Great Five Elements Seizing Hand.
This time, however, there are more changes.
The power of the four Dao Principles— the Five Elements, Yin and Yang, life and death, and reincarnation—condensed in his palm, transforming into a miniature vortex.
The vortex slowly spun, growing larger and faster, heading towards Zhou Lie.
boom--
A deafening roar echoed across the sky.
The barrier surrounding the training ground trembled violently.
The light faded.
The scene in the arena made everyone hold their breath.
Han Xuanji stood still, his robes fluttering slightly, his expression unchanged.
A huge, deep pit lay across the center of the training ground in front of him.
Zhou Lie, on the other hand, knelt ten feet away, his hands on the ground, panting heavily.
His face was deathly pale, a trickle of blood escaped from the corner of his mouth, and most of his armor was shattered, revealing the flesh beneath.
"I... lost?"
He murmured to himself, his voice as soft as a dream, his eyes filled with confusion.
No one spoke in the stands.
Everyone was watching this scene, watching Zhou Lie kneeling on the ground and the calm young man in the blue robe standing with his hands behind his back.
No one thought Zhou Lie was weak.
On the contrary, among those who came to observe this competition were many outstanding talents from other places.
At this moment, everyone had to admire Zhou Lie's strength.
To be able to fight Han Xuanji to this extent already shows that Zhou Lie's strength is quite remarkable.
Many of them realized what Han Xuanji had ultimately done.
"Sharp."
Xiao Yan couldn't help but admire it.
He also follows the Dao of Principle, and is also familiar with the Five Elements, Yin and Yang, and the Dao of Life and Death, so he can see how profound Han Xuanji's final response was.
This is something only an unparalleled genius could accomplish.
"Brother Han has probably already passed away before me."
Xiao Yan thought to himself.
Han Xuanji must have the same plan as him: to gather as many top-tier Dao Principles as possible, lay an unparalleled foundation, and advance to the Eternal True Lord Realm.
It seems the other party is making good progress; if they master another Dao Principle of Creation, they'll be even more formidable.
"The outcome is already decided; I don't need to elaborate on the result."
He Guanshan slowly stood up, his gaze sweeping over the two people in the room before finally settling on Han Xuanji.
"Second stage..."
His voice wasn't loud, but it reached everyone's ears clearly.
" Han Xuanji, pass."
Zhou Lie suddenly raised his head, looked at He Guanshan, his lips moved as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he lowered his head.
He has no right to say anything.
A loss is a loss.
His proud Dao Principle of Destruction seemed to amount to nothing in front of Han Xuanji.
Han Xuanji neither mocked nor ridiculed him; she simply looked at Zhou Lie quietly and said calmly:
"Your Dao is indeed very strong, but your problem is that you are too eager for quick success. The fusion of creation and destruction requires the sedimentation of the process. You only pursue the result, but ignore the process in between, which leads to a less than ideal final performance."
Zhou Lie's body trembled, and he raised his head to look at Han Xuanji's calm face.
"Been taught a lesson."
Zhou Lie stood up with difficulty, cupped his hands in a gesture of Han Xuanji, and spoke in a hoarse voice.
Seeing this, He Guanshan nodded secretly.
This was both an acknowledgment of Zhou Lie's attitude and a expression of gratitude towards Han Xuanji.
Thinking of this, He Guanshan slowly spoke:
"The third level..."