Chapter 1073 - 1072: Man Triumphs Over Heaven

"Too strong!"

As Yu Hongqing made his move in an instant, everyone present had only this one thought.

He was even more powerful than Zou Ji Dao.

Zou Ji Dao of that day, although powerful enough to become a Celestial Immortal, achieved this only in cultivation, not in mindset. Thus, even though Zou Ji Dao could command an expanse of eight hundred miles, he could not wield it with ease, his word couldn't make it happen.

But Yu Hongqing was different, he was the true sovereign!

"With a single thought, the myriad ways follow the heart. What terrifying methods these are!"

Numerous top-level Earth Immortals and the observing Half-Step Celestial Immortals were utterly dumbfounded at this moment, virtually speechless. This entire piece of heaven and earth had already become Yu Hongqing's battlefield, moving as he willed.

In ancient myths, those who could move mountains, fill seas, shift stars, or change the moon, were hardly more impressive than this!

"Even Su Moran could not withstand a single move from Yu Hongqing on that day. If we were to face him, we might be crushed into dust in an instant," a Half-Step Celestial Immortal said gravely. "That Ye Qingchen can hold out so long is already something to be proud of!"

The surrounding crowd nodded in agreement.

Even though they were far away, they could still feel the power emanating from Yu Hongqing.

That was the power of a Celestial Immortal!

That was the power of the ruler beneath the heavens!

If it were them, they might not even have the courage to face him directly. That Ye Qingchen could sustain for so long with an Earth Immortal Realm was beyond everyone's imagination.

"Mr. Ye..."

Du Tingyu clenched his fists tightly.

"Ye Qingchen!"

Bai Ji and Su Moran cried out in alarm.

Under such towering waves, the faces of the crowd were all filled with horror.

Amidst the giant waves, only Ye Qingchen remained.

"So this is a Celestial Immortal!"

Ye Qingchen sighed inwardly.

The Power of Heaven and Earth was infinite, controlling eight hundred miles of the sky with a mere gesture. Such control was not comparable to the likes of Zou Ji Dao, Fuluo, Cloud Fire Tide, or Yin Tianhao, even though they were powerful enough to become Celestial Immortals.

It was simply a level higher!

If Ye Qingchen faced this move with his power before entering the Enchanting Sea Region, he would probably need to expend a lifetime of energy to break it.

"Yu Hongqing, today I will show you what it means for man to overcome heaven!"

Faced with the overwhelming crush like the collapse of the sky, Ye Qingchen's eyes shone brilliantly.

What of the Earth Immortal Ninth Layer?

He could still defeat a Celestial Immortal!

"Break for me!"

Ye Qingchen slowly raised his right hand, the palm as crystal-clear as jade, in this world-engulfing wave, seemed as insignificant as an ant, as if it would be crushed at any moment.

But instead, with a gentle tap—

"Boom!"

The tremendous wave shuddered violently, caving in directly. The huge concave was a terrifying palm imprint. Then in the disbelieving eyes of everyone, this overwhelming wave seemed unable to bear it anymore and exploded!

At the same time, as Ye Qingchen slowly pressed down with his palm, the tide reversed with an even more ferocious stance, charging towards Yu Hongqing!

"How is this possible?"

Yu Hongqing's face changed drastically.

He swung his long sleeve, dispersing the giant wave. But the immense force in the wave made his palm ache. It didn't seem like a mere wave, but rather a collapsing mountain!

And at this moment, Ye Qingchen had already stepped forward.

Boom!

In that instant, he appeared before Yu Hongqing as if shrinking the ground to an inch, delivering a punch. This punch contained no Power of Heaven and Earth, but it was enough to reverse the heavens.

It was like a Dragon Elephant Footprint with the momentum of an Ancient Giant God crashing onto Buzhou Mountain!

"Rise for me!"

Faced with this world-shaking punch, Yu Hongqing's expression was unprecedentedly grave. He turned his hands as if embracing the void. The clear qi of heaven and the turbid qi of earth transformed into thousands of threads, rushing in and quickly forming a Tai Chi Diagram in front of him.

This Tai Chi Diagram spanned the heavens and the earth, severing yin and yang, seemingly containing the principle of the great Dao that is simplicity.

But the result—

It shattered quickly into nothingness under Ye Qingchen's punch.

"Bang!"

A burst resounded.

Yu Hongqing's body shuddered, retreating violently backward.

"What's going on?"

The crowd exclaimed, eyes wide open, unable to believe it. Just a moment ago, Ye Qingchen was being suppressed, only to reverse the situation in the blink of an eye.

"Is he actually superior to Yu Hongqing in controlling the Power of Heaven and Earth?"

A top-level Earth Immortal voiced disbelief.

"No, he didn't even utilize the Power of Heaven and Earth, instead relying on his True Qi and power to fight!"

Someone caught on to the nuance.

And at this moment.

Ye Qingchen made another move, his large hand grasping the air, causing the surrounding seawater to suddenly shoot skyward. As he raised his hand, it transformed into a cascade of raindrops, pouring down.

These raindrops rapidly elongated in mid-air, transforming into sharp water swords. Each was brimming with sharpness, gleaming with cold light. Coupled with the sweeping winds, they were like crossbow arrows pulled by nine bulls, each capable of piercing through mountains!

"Break!"

Yu Hongqing waved his hands repeatedly, harnessing the vast power of heaven and earth to continuously shatter the oncoming rain of swords, each strike forcing him into a violent retreat, step by step.

"Smart!"

Bai Ji curled her lips into a smile.

"Indeed, if one were to forcibly harness the power of heaven and earth to confront Yu Hongqing, they would face the same fate as mine — forcibly expelled from this realm in an instant! Yet he goes contrary to expectations, using his own power to resist this domain!"

Su Moran spoke.

At this point, the others realized as well.

Even if they didn't understand, through others' explanations, they suddenly had an epiphany.

And then they looked at Ye Qingchen with even more shock.

Isn't this terrifying? Using one's own power to contend with heaven and earth, not only to avoid being outmatched but to completely crush Yu Hongqing. If they hadn't seen it with their own eyes, they simply wouldn't believe it.

At this moment, Ye Qingchen had already begun to switch from defense to offense, proactively attacking Yu Hongqing.

Wherever the two passed, numerous islands and reefs collapsed and shattered.

The spectating crowd turned pale with horror, fleeing in panic.

"Go!"

He pointed with his hand, and a fierce sword beam swept out, actually tearing the entire sea surface apart, the formidable Sword Qi spanning heaven and earth, even exposing the underwater seaweed and rocks.

"Break!"

Yu Hongqing's eyes sparkled with light as he suddenly waved his sleeve, causing a mighty sound to erupt, disturbing the heavens. Ye Qingchen remained unmoving, but he was blown back by this gesture.

"Come again!"

Ye Qingchen showed no fear, his figure streaking forward again.

Yu Hongqing's eyes flashed with a hint of panic, his hands moving rapidly, either raising huge water walls on the sea, spanning heaven and earth, or suddenly dropping a blade to slash horizontally, or raising surging waves, transforming into a prison beast to devour.

"Yu Hongqing is getting serious now!"

Watching this Sect Leader of Taotian Palace, as he waved his hands to set up formations, mastering the heavens and turning the expansive East Sea into a battlefield, the spectators were all appalled and changed color.

But what was even more astonishing.

Ye Qingchen, with merely the momentum of a Human Immortal, forced Yu Hongqing to do all of this.

"Bang!" "Bang!" "Bang!"

Ye Qingchen sped across the sea surface, even when attacks broke through his defenses, they would be weakened substantially by his formidable True Qi, and the rest could be easily resisted by the body refined with the Ancient Dragon Elephant Technique!

"Boom!"

Thousands of feet in distance were mere moments under Ye Qingchen's feet. In the appalled eyes of countless spectators, he was like a wild dragon emerging from the sea, raising a long, towering wave on the surface.

This wave spanned the East Sea, extending all the way to Yu Hongqing!

At this instant.

He was a sprinting leopard!

A roaring gale!

An erupting lightning!

More like a giant dragon sweeping over the sea!

"Dong!"

However, unexpectedly, in the face of the rapidly approaching Ye Qingchen, Yu Hongqing defiantly raised his hand and launched a palm strike containing not the slightest power of heaven and earth!

Pang!

Their palms collided, and instantly separated, both sliding backward across the sea, raising enormous waves.

"Haha, Ye Qingchen, you think man can triumph over heaven? It's simply a daydream!"

"A Celestial Immortal originates from the Earth Immortal. Without adequate strength, how could I ascend to Celestial Immortal? Even without the power of this realm, I can easily kill you!"

Yu Hongqing stepped onto the sea, laughing arrogantly.

"Yet, I didn't expect your strength to grow to such an extent! Zou Ji Dao dying by your hands is not unjust! Unfortunately, it's me you've encountered!"

"Is that so?"

Ye Qingchen's expression was calm, unmoved, as he raised his hand to grasp.

Suddenly, the sea surface rapidly rose. Amid the shocked gazes of the crowd, it swiftly transformed into a giant water dragon with stag antlers, crocodile lips, eagle claws, and a snake-like body... measuring thirty thousand feet, almost spanning the entire East Sea. It was now coiling its body, bowing its head to gaze downward.

Even Yu Hongqing, under this water dragon, appeared as insignificant as an ant!

Ten Thousand Treasures Sword Scripture!

With the sword's formation, the East Sea trembled.

The Star Gathering Scattered Island spectators were all horrified beyond measure.

"Yu Hongqing, I used this move to kill Zou Ji Dao that day. I wonder if I can strike you down?"

Ye Qingchen stated in a deep voice.

At this moment.

Even Yu Hongqing's complexion changed drastically, his gaze intense to the extreme, and an unprecedented sense of crisis rose from his heart!