Chapter 771 - 408: Lost

Tian Fulai’s initial disdain for Yang An had given way to grudging respect. Now, however, he felt a genuine sense of danger.

The feeling was so absurd, so unbelievable, that Tian Fulai could hardly process it.

It had been a very long time since he’d felt this way—not since before his Cultivation Level had soared past the Nascent Soul realm.

Not even when facing enemies stronger than himself, or when he had joined forces with two other mansions to slay the Demon Fiends overseas, had those terrifying creatures ever stirred such emotions within him.

Yet now, Yang An was making him feel threatened. It was inconceivable.

This meant that despite already taking Yang An seriously, he had still underestimated the man’s true strength.

"I take back my earlier words. You’re strong. None of the others here are a match for you. Choosing this path—gaining attention to prove your strength and climb to a higher position—is indeed the most suitable for you.

But!"

Tian Fulai faced Yang An, a smirk spreading across his face.

"But unfortunately for you, you’ve run into me."

Yang An: "..."

’Among all the opponents Yang An had ever faced, the ones from the Origin Realm were ruthless and concise. They’d scheme in the shadows, using any underhanded trick to achieve their goals as quickly as possible. Most of them were treacherous schemers.’

’It was only the Cultivators here on Earth who, despite their predictable arrogance, were also incredible windbags. Every fight had to include a grandstanding performance.’

Perhaps because he was so used to the Origin Realm’s style, Yang An didn’t bother with a retort. He simply watched his opponent silently, then threw a punch without any warning.

Tian Fulai had barely finished speaking when Yang An’s fist was already in his face.

BOOM!

A deafening explosion echoed as Tian Fulai was knocked back another dozen meters. He watched as a small, shield-like barrier before him rapidly cracked and then disintegrated completely.

"So this is your true power? Shattering a Top Grade Defensive Magical Treasure with a single, all-out strike... Not even I can do that."

The scene left the onlookers stunned once again.

A Top Grade Magical Treasure, a defensive one at that, had been shattered so effortlessly.

Even Tian Fulai himself admitted he couldn’t do it. Yang An’s power had once again shattered their understanding.

"Our mansion has a Cultivation Technique that specializes in the physical body and is this powerful?"

Atop the Golden Summit, the Supreme Elder gazed at Yang An’s now-swollen form and asked thoughtfully.

Emei Mansion’s archives contained tens of millions of scrolls. Even though he had perused countless Cultivation Techniques, he had no memory of the one Yang An was using and couldn’t identify the corresponding Magic Technique.

The Mansion Master stood beside him in silence, a profound smile gracing his lips.

He was now beginning to believe what Chang Wang had said. Perhaps Yang An truly was the Reincarnation of some Cultivator with an incredibly high Cultivation Level.

This was because he, too, could not identify any Cultivation Technique on Yang An that matched the Physical Cultivation Methods he knew of.

It was almost certain, then, that the Cultivation Technique behind Yang An’s immense power came from an outside source.

Even so, despite their astonishment at Yang An’s power, neither he nor the Supreme Elder believed Yang An could defeat Tian Fulai.

After all, Tian Fulai had yet to use his most powerful techniques.

"You should be careful from now on."

Back in the arena, Tian Fulai’s words once again captured everyone’s attention.

"Even if you can shatter a Top Grade Magical Treasure, there are still things in this world you can’t break."

Tian Fulai smiled confidently. His Cultivation Level had just risen after breaking through his bottleneck, and he’d immediately met a worthy opponent. This was the perfect chance to test his newfound strength.

An exasperated look crossed Yang An’s face. ’This guy talks way too much.’ Even a battle-hardened veteran like him was losing his patience.

"Come!"

He beckoned to Tian Fulai with a provocative flick of his finger, then instantly appeared right in front of him.

Starlight-like specks of light began to gleam all over Yang An’s body. He was done wasting words on Tian Fulai.

Tian Fulai’s reactions were incredibly fast. The moment Yang An appeared, he had already formed a Seal Decision with his hands.

The confrontation was at its breaking point.

Yang An’s speed was so extreme that he vanished completely from the sky above. The spectators could only see constant flashes of light as the entire arena began to tremble violently. It was as if countless drumbeats were thundering in from all directions, all converging on Tian Fulai at the center.

Forming a seal with one hand, Tian Fulai stood motionless. But the space around him began to vibrate violently. A terrifying series of impacts slammed into him, causing the space itself to warp on a massive scale, like the surface of a drum.

But just then, Tian Fulai let out a sharp cry. A ray of brilliant light descended from the sky, landing on him and finally coalescing in his right hand. It formed an irregular, Invisible Blade that flickered like a burning flame.

With a casual lift of his hand, the blade instantly tore open the vibrating space before him. Immediately after, countless sword phantoms erupted forth.

The violently vibrating space was instantly overturned. All the impacts seemed to fold in on themselves, silently devoured by the tear in reality.

"Sword Devourer!"

The Heavenly Dao Laws that Tian Fulai comprehended granted him the power to tear apart anything he touched.

Though the blade in his hand was a tangible object, it could tear apart the intangible. Even space itself could be shredded by it.

Any attack aimed at him would be torn apart by the Heavenly Dao Laws he controlled, dissipating into nothing.