Chapter 430 - 322: Eclipsed

Chapter 430: Chapter 322: Eclipsed

As the prodigies of the Profound Yin Sect, Ming Feng and Ming Yun were undoubtedly among the top elites of the Martial Continent. They were proud, and this pride turned into a deep-seated contempt, especially when facing members of the Six Sects.

But now, Yu Changsheng had shattered that arrogance without a trace. Although neither of them had fought Yu Changsheng directly, just watching his battle with Blood Refiner was enough. The mere aftershocks forced them to be on high alert. If they were to truly face him, Ming Feng and Ming Yun knew that it would likely be over in a single clash; they would lose any and all opportunity.

After all, this was a level of combat prowess that someone at Foundation Establishment couldn’t possibly contend with. Even a Golden Core expert would have to face it with extreme caution, not daring to be the least bit careless.

A bitter taste filled their mouths. They remained vigilant, moving even farther away from the battle between Blood Refiner and Yu Changsheng. Taking a deep breath, they shook their heads to cast aside these thoughts. Gazing at their respective opponents, Zhang Tianwen and Shen Xingchen, they gritted their teeth and attacked with even greater ferocity.

In contrast to Ming Feng and Ming Yun’s shock, Zhang Tianwen and Shen Xingchen, while also surprised, appeared much calmer. Having spent so much time with Yu Changsheng, they found his current display of power much easier to accept.

They each focused on their own battles, holding their own with relative ease.

They were no match for Blood Refiner, but against Ming Feng and Ming Yun, neither Zhang Tianwen nor Shen Xingchen were to be trifled with. Though they felt some pressure, they fought with a greater sense of ease.

In contrast, Ming Yun and Ming Feng found themselves struggling more and more, their surprise growing. Apparently, they hadn’t expected that, aside from Yu Changsheng, Zhang Tianwen and Shen Xingchen would also be so difficult to handle.

「On the other side...」

The Sea of Blood was contracting. Its once-imposing expanse, which had stretched for a hundred li, now barely covered a dozen. However, as the sea shrank, the power contained within grew ever more dense and profound.

Blood Refiner’s expression was grave. His body hidden within the Sea of Blood, his gaze was locked onto Yu Changsheng. The surprise in his heart had already become a tidal wave of shock.

He had taken Yu Changsheng seriously from the very beginning, yet he never expected him to be this troublesome.

’To think... I’m a Mid-stage Golden Core expert, while Yu Changsheng, despite his outstanding combat power, only has a Foundation Establishment Cultivation base. For him to be able to cross an entire major Realm to fight me... in my memory, even among the top-ranked disciples of my own Profound Yin Sect, few people like that exist.’

’After all, the gap between the Foundation Establishment and Golden Core Realms is enough to drive ordinary people to despair. I know for a fact that I couldn’t have possibly accomplished this when I was at his stage.’ ℯℯ𝑙.

’Unless... this kid...’

At this thought, Blood Refiner took a deep breath, suppressing the astonishment in his heart. He spoke in a low voice.

"Kid, to be able to fight me to this extent with a mere Foundation Establishment Cultivation... your Spirit Platform, there’s something wrong with it!"

Yu Changsheng remained expressionless as he looked up at the considerably shrunken Sea of Blood. His eyes narrowed, and a dark glint flashed within them.

"A Nine-Layered Spirit Platform?!"

Blood Refiner exclaimed, a sharp glint in his eyes and a look of disbelief on his face. Racking his brain, it seemed only a Nine-Layered Spirit Platform could grant such exceptional combat strength.

Yu Changsheng said nothing. With a wave of his sleeve, the Red Purgatory Dragon returned to his side while the Profound Turtle shielded him from the front. He was silently weighing his options.

"Heh heh," Blood Refiner chuckled. "Fine. Whatever your secret is, it no longer matters. If it truly is a Nine-Layered Spirit Platform, then felling a prodigy like you with my own hands... now that will give me a sense of accomplishment."

As he spoke, a crimson light flared in his eyes, and he licked his lips.

"Luohai, Celestial Pressure!"

A deafening roar echoed through the heavens. The next moment, the Sea of Blood, now condensed to a mere dozen li, seemed to have gathered its power to the absolute limit. Then, with a thunderous boom, it plummeted from the sky!

An immeasurable crimson light erupted. Every single drop of blood making up the sea seemed to carry an immense weight. In that instant, it was as if the very heavens were collapsing. Boundless shockwaves rolled out, space itself trembled, and where the sea fell, the earth rumbled as cracks spiderwebbed across its surface.

The great rift valley itself seemed to shake. In the surrounding areas, trees were snapped in an instant, and the despairing cries of countless Fierce Beasts were cut short as their lives were extinguished. The vast, bloody light then enveloped everything.

Countless Resentful Souls roamed and bobbed within the Sea of Blood, baring their fangs and claws with savage intent. Their whispers stirred unholy winds, and their ghostly wails carried an extreme malice, bent on extinguishing all life.

Yu Changsheng frowned. As the Sea of Blood descended, he bore the brunt of its terrifying pressure. The golden light protecting his body shattered in an instant. A sweet, metallic taste rose in his throat as the Profound Turtle used its shell to block the crushing force from above.

The Profound Turtle roared, its body becoming like a small boat tossed about in the Sea of Blood. The Red Purgatory Dragon shrieked, cowering upon the Profound Turtle’s shell.

The bloody tide churned, and endless malevolent spirits swam within, rushing madly toward Yu Changsheng with malicious intent. Their hoarse roars transformed into wave after wave of Divine Soul Shocks that battered him.

"Thousand Thoughts Slash! God Shocking Needle!"

Yu Changsheng let out a low growl. His Divine Sense Power surged forth, violently churning up the surrounding malevolent souls. The remnant souls shrieked as they were torn apart, dissipating into Black Qi. But in the next instant, they reformed and continued their fearless assault.

"Hm?" Yu Changsheng’s brow furrowed. He watched the scene with cold eyes, pursing his lips. ’This is proving to be a problem.’

"These Blood Souls were painstakingly refined by me using the Nine Deaths Technique. Within this Sea of Blood, ordinary methods can hardly eliminate them."

Blood Refiner’s voice drifted over, seeming to come from all directions at once—sometimes near, sometimes far, sometimes high, sometimes low. It was ethereal, yet carried a smug, self-satisfied tone.

Yu Changsheng’s expression darkened. He extended his Divine Sense, sweeping it across the area bit by bit as he searched for Blood Refiner’s location. The Red Purgatory Dragon circled him, unleashing endless Evil Fire that covered their surroundings and formed a massive ring of flames.