Another Heaven-Grade Divine Ability
This is a small world of profound Profound Grade, rich in spiritual energy.
It is located in a scenic valley.
An elderly man with white hair, exuding an air of otherworldly wisdom and whose aura had already reached the Nascent Soul stage, was earnestly instructing his only disciple.
"Li'er, remember this!"
"For us cultivators, cultivation is no easy task!"
"Think thrice before you act!"
"If you can win, then fight!"
"We can't beat them..."
"... Run!"
"Disciple will humbly follow Master's teachings!"
Meanwhile, in another part of this small world, deep underground...
Dongfang Yueming sat cross-legged, his eyes blazing with an unprecedentedly brilliant divine light!
[Merge!]
He clashed his two already Perfection Earth Grade Blood Dao Divine Ability— [Blood God Transformation] and [Blood Demon Descends upon the World]—with a deafening roar!
"Boom--!!!!"
This time, the scale of the integration is many times larger than before!
The entire dried-up volcano trembled violently!
And the outside world!
That sky, which had been clear and cloudless, instantly turned as black as ink!
Endless tribulation clouds converged from all directions, transforming into a churning, roaring... world-destroying sea of lightning!
A terrifying divine might, filled with "destruction," "judgment," and "intolerance," suddenly descended!
"Master... Master! What... what is that?!"
Han Li in horror at the world-destroying sea of lightning on the horizon, his eyes filled with endless... terror!
His master was also completely stunned the moment he saw this scene!
[Heavens... Heavenly Punishment?!]
[Which old monster is undergoing tribulation here?!]
Without any hesitation, he grabbed his terrified apprentice and began to flee frantically into the distance!
At this moment, Dongfang Yueming, who was at the center of the storm, was already completely focused on the task at hand.
[Ding! Fusion successful! Obtained a brand new Heaven-Grade Divine Ability - [Boundless Blood Sea]!]
"Boom--!!!!"
In an instant!
An indescribable will, filled with "devouring," "regeneration," and "immortality," exploded within his Sea of Consciousness!
And the outside world!
That sea of world-destroying lightning, which was originally pitch black like ink, was completely formed at this moment!
"Snap--!"
A bolt of black and white divine lightning, as thick as a dragon or snake, tore through the sky and struck down directly at the volcano below!
However, Dongfang Yueming simply raised his head calmly.
He slowly extended his finger.
[Heaven-Grade Divine Ability - Open Heaven with One Sword!]
"Laugh--!"
That invincible world-destroying divine thunder was instantly shattered!
"Hiss--!"
Han Li and his master both gasped in shock the moment they saw this scene!
[He... he actually, really, defied the heavenly tribulation?!]
Han Li's master looked at the sky, which had returned to calm, his eyes filled with apprehension!
[but...]
[Having withstood Heavenly Punishment, this person is likely already at the end of his rope.]
[It's best if we don't get too close.]
Avoid it if you can.
"Yes, Master!"
And at this moment, at the bottom of the volcano.
Dongfang Yueming looked at the panel.
[Now, it's time to Point Allocation.]
[Point Allocation!]
[Ding! Consumed 400,000 points, Blood God Scripture has been upgraded to Level 1!]
"Boom--!!!!"
In an instant!
A terrifying aura that silenced the entire world erupted from his body!
"Wh... what?!"
"Yuan... Nascent Soul?!"
Han Li's master was completely stunned when he sensed the divine power emanating from that aura!
[He... he actually just advanced to the Nascent Soul?!]
That means...
[He just withstood the Heavenly Punishment while only at the Golden Core stage?!]
After a brief moment of shock, an overwhelming... greed surged into my heart!
Without any hesitation, he transformed into a streak of light and launched a sneak attack on the "peerless prodigy" whose aura was not yet fully stable!
"Master... Master?!" Han Li was completely dumbfounded!
[You... you just said you were going to hide, didn't you?!]
"Snort!"
Upon hearing this, his master replied righteously, "I am merely going to punish the wicked and uphold justice!"
"Monster! Prepare to die!"
Han Li's master transformed into a streak of light and arrived in an instant!
Looking at this "peerless prodigy" before him, his eyes were filled with boundless greed!
"Oh?"
Dongfang Yueming looked at the "clever person" before him with some surprise.
"How?"
"You want to attack me?"
"Hmph!" Han Li's master said with a righteous and awe-inspiring expression, "How can we cultivators turn a blind eye to such monstrous talents?!"
"Today, I will act on behalf of Heaven!"
"Yeah?"
Dongfang Yueming looked at his sanctimonious appearance and laughed disdainfully.
"You dare to spout such nonsense when you're about to die?!"
Upon seeing this, Han Li's master became even more certain of his suspicions!
He must be putting on a brave face!
[He defied Heavenly Punishment and forcefully broke through!]
[At this moment, it must be like a lamp running out of oil!]
He didn't hesitate for a moment longer!
He directly unleashed his trump card, which he had kept hidden for many years!
[Profound Grade Major Accomplishment Divine Ability - Mountain and River Seal]!
"Boom--!!!!"
In an instant!
On one side, a terrifying seal formed from the purest laws of "mountains" and "rivers" descended from the sky, carrying a terrifying power sufficient to completely suppress this world, and crashed down on Dongfang Yueming below!
"Master... Master, he..."
In the distance, Han Li stared in utter astonishment at the figure that resembled a god or demon!
[Profound... Profound Grade?!]
[My master... he's been hiding his true strength all along?!]
[He should only have Yellow-Grade Divine Ability!]
However, Dongfang Yueming simply shook his head calmly.
He threw another punch!
[Divine Ability - My Dao Is the Only One!]
"Boom--!!!!"
That towering, upright [Martial Dao True Body] reappeared once more!
It too, unleashed a punch!
There were no earth-shattering explosions, no dazzling special effects!
Only the purest, most extreme... crushing victory!
That arrogant "Mountain and River Seal" was instantly shattered when it came into contact with that fist that contained the supreme will of "My Dao Is the Only One".
"No--!"
With a desperate scream, the self-righteous "clever man" turned into a cloud of blood mist!
The entire venue was deathly silent.
Han Li stared blankly at the slowly dissipating giant phantom, his mind completely losing the ability to think!
[Master... Master... is he really dead?!]
[One... one punch?!]
He slowly turned his head and looked at that figure, which resembled a god or demon, his eyes filled with endless fear!
[Master... you're wrong!]
From now on, I'll definitely run away if I see one!
"I really don't understand."
Dongfang Yueming looked at the sky, which was now empty of people, and shook his head speechlessly.
[What on earth is this guy thinking?]
[Does he really think he can beat me?]
With a casual wave of his hand, he absorbed the unclaimed storage ring into his palm.
He then turned his gaze to his terrified "good disciple."
"In that case, let's send you on your way together."
"You!"
Han Li trembled when he felt that cold gaze!
Without any hesitation, he unleashed all his trump cards!
"Boom--!!!!"
In an instant!
Dozens of one-time use talismans, brimming with boundless power, soared into the sky!
Its power is comparable to that of Nascent Soul!
However, Dongfang Yueming had already grown impatient.
He simply waved his hand casually.
"Pfft--!"
Han Li had already followed in his master's footsteps!
[Master...]
[... misled me!]
Dongfang Yueming put away another unclaimed storage ring.