True Power Clashes, the Heavenly Eye Sees Through the Void
On the high platform, the atmosphere instantly plummeted to freezing point.
Long Batian's words, "We, the Long Family, have taken note of the Pan Family's matter," were like a sharp knife, piercing straight into the most sensitive nerve of the three major families in Demon Capital.
The head of the Chu Family had the most explosive temper, and he clenched his fists tightly.
"Boom!"
An extremely violent burst of fire-attribute true energy erupted from his body. This true energy was not as ethereal as that of ordinary Qi Gathering Realm; rather, it was highly condensed, seemingly transformed into substantial magma! The sheer heat emanating from it caused the surrounding air to distort violently.
This is True Power!
By compressing and purifying true qi to the extreme, it transforms into "True Power" whose destructive power increases exponentially! Once you step into the True Power Realm, even the most ordinary punch or kick possesses the terrifying power to split mountains and sever rivers, enough to easily crush dozens of experts in the Meridian Opening Realm!
Elder Long, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want.
The Chu Family patriarch stared intently at Long Batian, his surrounding True Power subtly transforming into a ferocious, flaming lion. "The Pan Family colluded with Variants, wreaking havoc in the Demon Capital. Our three great families joined forces to wipe them out—that was acting on behalf of Heaven! Your Long Family, are you trying to stand up for those scoundrels?"
"Acting on behalf of Heaven?"
Long Batian sneered, a hint of mockery flashing in his eyes, which were as bright as the sun.
"Whether it's acting on behalf of Heaven or simply to fill the bellies of certain monsters lurking in the gutter, everyone knows the truth."
As the words fell.
"Buzz--"
Long Batian made no move, only letting out a cold snort.
An extremely dazzling golden True Power surged forth from his body like a tsunami! The condensation and vastness of this True Power were even stronger than the flame True Power of the Chu Family patriarch!
The golden True Power transformed into a phantom giant sword tens of feet long in mid-air, carrying a terrifying sharpness that seemed capable of severing laws, and hovered directly above the heads of the three family patriarchs!
True Power materializes, its oppressive force as deep as an abyss!
"Click click click..."
The high platform finally succumbed to the terrifying pressure from the two True Power Realm and began to collapse on a large scale. The students from Demon Capital below were forced to retreat repeatedly by this pressure, and many students with lower cultivation levels even coughed up blood and collapsed to the ground.
"Is this the power of the True Power Realm?"
"This is terrifying! Faced with power of this level, we are not even ants!"
In the square, countless students' eyes were filled with awe and fear. The True Power Realm —that was the true pinnacle of the Great Xia Country! It was an existence powerful enough to suppress an entire city and control the lives and deaths of countless people!
And in the crowd.
Dongfang Yueming stood quietly in place, not even a trace of resistance to the pressure of True Power emanating from him. It was as if the pressure that was enough to make someone vomit blood was just a gentle breeze to him.
Under the absolute internal circulation defense of [Innate Leakless], this level of pressure from the aura couldn't even lift the hem of his clothes.
"The qualitative change in energy at the True Power Realm..."
Dongfang Yueming narrowed his eyes slightly.
"Buzz!"
His eyes were instantly replaced by two dark golden halos.
Heaven Grade pupil technique - [Heavenly Dao Dharma Eye] activated!
Under the Heavenly Dao Dharma Eye, the seemingly devastating and flawless clash of True Power on the high platform transformed into a series of intricate energy structure diagrams in Dongfang Yueming's eyes.
"Although the Chu Family patriarch's fiery True Power is violent, it lacks staying power, and there is a very obvious flaw in the flow of true energy in his left rib area."
"Long Batian's golden sword, formed from True Power, appears unstoppable, but in reality, due to his advanced age and declining vitality, the sword's foundation is unstable. A single strike of extreme cold force three inches from the hilt will shatter this giant sword without a fight."
A playful smile curved at the corners of Dongfang Yueming's lips.
With these Heavenly Dao Dharma Eye, these high-ranking True Power Realm old monsters were like naked monsters stripped bare in his eyes. Their proud moves and trump cards were nothing but sieves full of flaws!
Just as tensions were running high on the platform, and a massive battle could erupt at any moment.
"Amitabha."
A very long and drawn-out Buddhist chant suddenly rang out in the sky above the square.
Immediately afterwards, an extremely gentle yet incredibly resilient invisible force, like a spring breeze and gentle rain, silently entered between the Chu Family patriarch and Long Batian.
In an instant, this force completely neutralized the raging fiery True Power and the golden illusory giant sword!
Everyone looked in horror to the other side of the platform.
There, out of nowhere, appeared an old monk wearing a tattered robe with his eyes closed.
"That's... the former president of Demon Capital Martial University?!"
"My God! I heard the old headmaster had been in seclusion for over ten years, and he actually showed up!"
The old principal's appearance instantly cooled down the tense situation. Everyone knew that the old principal's cultivation was unfathomable. Although he had not yet entered the Sea of Consciousness Realm, he was definitely a top-tier existence in the True Power Realm.
"Patriarchs, Elder Long, today is a welcome ceremony for students from Capital Demon Capital Martial University. I would be grateful if you could grant this old monk the honor of not disturbing these young juniors."
The old monk clasped his hands together and spoke in a calm tone.
Long Batian and the three family heads exchanged glances and withdrew their True Power. They knew very well that today was just a test of each other's bottom line, and it was not yet time to truly tear off the mask and fight.
"Since the former headmaster has stepped forward, our three families will naturally give him face." Li Canghai cupped his hands slightly, his tone returning to calm.
Long Batian sneered, "I'm new here and did indeed lose my composure somewhat. Well then, we'll meet again another day."
A clash of True Power that could have triggered a major earthquake in Demon Capital has been temporarily quelled by the restraint and probing of all parties involved.
But everyone knew that this was just the calm before the storm. The power struggle between the Long Family and the three major families had only just begun.
The welcoming ceremony ended hastily.
As the bigwigs left, the 100,000 students gathered in the square gradually dispersed.
Dongfang Yueming mingled in the crowd, preparing to return to her dormitory.
"We must obtain this True Power Realm cultivation technique as soon as possible."
He was calculating in his heart. The brief exchange just now made him realize how exaggerated the amplification of destructive power was after true qi was transformed into "True Power". Even if he had Innate Leakless and the Heavenly Dao Dharma Eye, if he did not step into the True Power Realm, he would still be a level below in terms of attack power.
"The three major families have deep-rooted influence, so their defenses must be very tight. Let's find an easier target first."
He recalled the first-rate families that Hong Gui had mentioned before.
Just as Dongfang Yueming...
"Handsome, why are you walking so fast?"
A familiar and extremely alluring voice, accompanied by a fragrant breeze, rang in Dongfang Yueming's ears.
Dressed in a smart black combat uniform, Hong Gui, as someone sent by the Li Family to maintain order, walked very naturally to Dongfang Yueming's side, her arm even intentionally or unintentionally brushing against his shoulder.
Dongfang Yueming turned her head and looked at the stunningly beautiful face so close to hers.
Hong Gui grabbed Dongfang Yueming's arm, pressing half her body against him, "Let's go to my place tonight..."
The two of them continued flirting and teasing each other in the crowd, oblivious to everyone else around them.
However.
On the top floor of a teaching building not far away.
A cool, aloof figure in a white uniform was silently observing everything.
Moon Grade Night Watchers - Baihu.
Looking at Hong Gui's docile and even somewhat clingy manner, Baihu's silvery-white eyes flashed with extreme astonishment and disdain.
"Is this the Miss Li Family?"
Baihu shook his head, his tone revealing undisguised disappointment.
"I thought she was something special, but it turns out she's just a fool who's been bewitched by a man."
Her gaze fell on the young man with the Hong Gui.
Because Dongfang Yueming had been concealing his aura, and the two appeared extremely intimate, from Baihu's preconceived perspective, this was nothing more than an ordinary auditor who had climbed up Hong Gui's tree by relying on her looks and certain "methods."
"Just a gigolo who lives off a woman."