At this moment, He Yiming and his companion stood in stark contrast to the Qilian Twin Demons, one still, the others moving.

The Qilian Twin Demons stood back-to-back. Though their movements weren't rapid, every strike they delivered seemed weighted as if burdened by a thousand pounds, solid and powerful, as if the very power of the space converged upon them.

Meanwhile, He Yiming and Jin Zhanyi darted around them like bolts of lightning, zipping around the pair like whirling fire wheels. Now and then, a palm strike would interrupt the Twins' rhythm, preventing them from fully accumulating their momentum.

Fan Shuo secretly let out a breath of relief; He Yiming truly was not a Venerable.

That full-force strike had allowed him to clearly discern the true strengths of both sides.

Though on the surface the contest seemed evenly matched, with neither side able to claim absolute dominance, the three Venerables could easily see that He Yiming was undoubtedly the weakest link among the four. The reason he could display such imposing strength was that his three types of power had completely merged. It was only through the strength of this true unity of the three elements that he could barely match the singular Gold energy wielded by Jin Zhanyi.

This clash immediately exposed his true foundation, which offered some small comfort to the three Venerables. Had He Yiming not only possessed the skill of the Three Flowers Unified but also possessed true qi comparable to Jin Zhanyi's, the three of them would likely have been truly disheartened.

Similarly, after this exchange, the four combatants gained a rough assessment of each other’s capabilities, and their chosen strategies naturally shifted.

Leveraging their powerful combined cultivation, the Qilian Twin Demons continuously unleashed the restraining power of the Five Elements Reincarnation Flower. They advanced steadily, showing no sign of impatience, clearly intending to exhaust He Yiming and his partner through sheer endurance.

Knowing they were slightly inferior in absolute strength, He Yiming and his partner moved with agility, circling the Demons. Furthermore, Jin Zhanyi’s Dragon Spear and He Yiming’s unified three-element power were formidable forces; the sheer counter-striking power continually gave the Qilian Twins a headache.

For a time, the two sides became locked in a complex entanglement, both maintaining extreme caution and profound patience, as if seeking to drag this battle out indefinitely.

Fan Shuo suddenly frowned. He vaguely sensed that something was amiss.

His eyes suddenly brightened; he understood the reason. Jin Zhanyi, during his earlier challenge, had specifically expressed a desire to witness the shared Gold power of the Qilian Twin Demons. However, if the fight continued to drag on like this, there might never be an opportunity for a full-power display.

He had an inkling that He Yiming and his partner were plotting something, and after that initial clash, the Qilian Twin Demons had unknowingly fallen into their trap.

Yet, even Fan Shuo himself could not discern the precise plan He Yiming and his partner harbored.

A few moments later, as the momentum between the four fighters surged and clashed, it rose higher and higher, like sesame seeds sprouting. The oppressive force generated by that vast momentum slowly expanded outward. Fortunately, the valley was quite large, and those watching were at least experts of the Innate realm. Even if they couldn't resist the overwhelming pressure, they had ample space to retreat. However, with every backward step, their awe for the four combatants deepened.

This battle delivered a significant shockwave to the assembled Innate experts, further fueling their yearning for higher martial realms.

He Yiming and his partner sped up their circling, moving faster and faster, appearing like two meteors revolving around the Qilian Twin Demons.

Finally, the aura of the four reached its absolute peak, almost impossibly high.

The three Venerables, including Fan Shuo, were secretly horrified. None of the four fighters were Venerables, yet when their power reached its zenith, the resulting pressure was so immense it rivaled the desperate intensity of two Venerables locked in a life-and-death struggle. At this juncture, however, the danger of severe injury for any of the four attempting to secure victory was extremely high.

While moving at incredible speed, He Yiming and Jin Zhanyi’s eyes met in the air, and they nodded almost simultaneously.

Then, He Yiming executed a backward somersault, leaping away, while Jin Zhanyi’s speed intensified. His tangible spear struck towards the Twins like lightning. Every spear phantom was like a coiled serpent finally striking, baring its terrifying fangs, sweeping forward like a mountain of venomous snakes.

Although the Qilian Twin Demons were momentarily startled by He Yiming’s sudden withdrawal, under Jin Zhanyi’s explosive assault, they were momentarily suppressed by him alone. Of course, everyone knew such a frenzied offensive could not be sustained; perhaps within a few breaths, Jin Zhanyi would be forced to retreat from exhaustion. When that happened, they would face the full counter-assault of the Qilian Twin Demons, a danger that was easy to imagine.

All eyes turned toward He Yiming. They knew this action must have a reason. Most speculated whether He Yiming intended to unleash that nearly irresistible 'One Piece of Sky' again.

However, to everyone’s utter astonishment, He Yiming began to punch. At this critical juncture, he seemingly ignored the ongoing battle beside him and began punching without regard for anyone else.

Kai Shan Thirty-Six Forms, First Stance, Second Stance, Third Stance...

Suspicion flickered in everyone's eyes. The battle had reached this stage, and everyone could see that He Yiming had not manifested the Gold Flower. Given this, why would he begin executing a Gold-elemental combat technique? Had he lost his mind?

Nevertheless, most present were familiar with the Kai Shan Thirty-Six Forms. Even if they hadn't cultivated it themselves, this highly renowned Gold-elemental technique, famous even in the Martial Treasury, was something they had at least perused.

He Yiming seemed aware that Jin Zhanyi could not hold the line for long, so he executed the fist forms significantly faster than usual. In just two breaths, he had completed the twelve postnatal fist forms.

Thirteenth Stance!

As this stance was delivered, a sharp sound of air being cleaved resounded. The powerful, pervasive aura in the air seemed drawn toward him, surging into his body, accompanied by rapid, loud sonic booms erupting like popping beans. Once the innate moves of the Kai Shan Thirty-Six Forms began, they immediately stirred the energies of heaven and earth. To the onlookers, He Yiming seemed transformed into a massive blade; his intent was now perfectly attuned to this innate technique.

The expressions of the Qilian Twin Demons shifted slightly; they were beginning to grasp the plan of He Yiming and his partner. He Yiming was clearly accumulating the might of a certain technique, and when he brought this sequence of forms to its conclusion, it would unleash a colossal power far exceeding that of an ordinary technique. Such immense power, derived through sequential movement, normally shouldn't appear in actual combat. But with Jin Zhanyi providing the explosive pressure, it became entirely viable.

The Twin Demons roared in unison, their movements doubling in speed, and their expressions shifting dramatically. The Great Demon stepped back, his body contorting and seemingly shrinking by a full circle, concealing himself behind the Second Demon. Powerful Water energy surged from him. Simultaneously, the Water Flower of the Five Elements Reincarnation Flower hovering above them glowed intensely. The entire space filled with potent Water energy.

Jin Zhanyi’s gaze sharpened, and his movements became even faster, as if trying to disrupt the opponent’s preparation. However, the Twins’ hands whirled, and their bodies, contrary to the Great Demon's previous posture, seemed to swell slightly, managing to absorb the brunt of Jin Zhanyi’s relentless assault.

The atmosphere in the arena grew increasingly tense. Everyone shared the same feeling: the battle between the four was approaching its climax; victory or defeat was imminent. Unconsciously, the crowd’s hearts leaped, eager to see who would ultimately triumph.

He Yiming’s movements accelerated further, seemingly reacting to the changes in the Five Flowers. The potential energy within him was being extracted bit by bit, and his skin began to take on a metallic sheen. A subtle change occurred again above the Twins’ heads; the Wood element's glow gradually intensified. Then, the Twins executed an extremely swift positional shift. The tangible Fire and Earth Flowers lit up, channeling all their power toward the Gold Flower.

Although the Qilian Twin Demons cultivated different techniques, their combined force encompassed the entirety of the Five Elements, and they shared the inherent Gold energy. Thus, as their true qi converged, the tangible flowers of the other four elements surged into the Gold Flower, causing it to swell to an immense size.

A sharp glint flashed in Jin Zhanyi’s eyes—a flicker containing surprise and anticipation. His form, like lightning, retreated backward, standing upright at the periphery like a javelin.

He Yiming’s technique was now pushed to its limit; the twenty-third form of the Kai Shan Thirty-Six Forms was successfully executed in his hands. In previous days of training, upon reaching this stage, He Yiming always felt his strength fail him, forcing him to gradually dissipate the accumulated true qi and aura. But at this moment, his face was gravely serious. Far from withdrawing his move, he faced the Qilian Twin Demons and stepped forward.

This step was not heavy, but when his foot struck the earth, it sent a tremor through everyone present. Then, the infinite aura in the sky surged madly around him, exploding forth like adding fuel to dry kindling. His hands parted, forming a strange posture.

Kai Shan Twenty-Fourth Form...

Ps: I’m exhausted. Bai He had already finished revising five chapters, but my computer suddenly restarted itself for some inexplicable reason... Bai He is still revising and will certainly post them up soon; it won’t take long, sigh...