"Rumble..." All anyone heard was a colossal sound, immediately followed by the simultaneous blazing of a golden light and a blue light. The immense impact directly tore the void, sending violent surges of energy rushing into the emptiness, thus preventing the surrounding bystanders from being accidentally slain.

Ye Jingyu was thrown back by the sheer force, retreating a full seven steps before stopping. His entire arm was numb, and his striking fist showed signs of splitting, faintly revealing golden blood seeping out.

As for Ying Kongshi, he was violently repelled over twenty zhang away. His entire right fist was shattered, and his right arm exploded into a mist of blood, a truly horrifying sight.

"How is this possible?" Ying Kongshi’s eyes were filled with stark terror, a shock greater than if he had seen an alien. He had always sealed his true strength, yet this was clearly Ye Jingyu operating at his genuine power level. Last time, he was only at the strength of a Sixth Grade. How could he now withstand his full-power punch? He was currently a Demon Lord! How could he have improved so much in such a short time?

The shock in Ying Kongshi's heart was beyond words, but quickly, he pulled himself out of the astonishment. Since Ye Jingyu possessed strength equivalent to his own realm, he might as well fight him properly.

Blue light flashed around his right arm, and the previously gruesome limb rapidly healed, restoring itself to perfection in the blink of an eye. A completely blue long spear materialized in his hand, and a tremendous aura erupted fully from his body.

Sensing the battle intent emanating from Ying Kongshi, Ye Jingyu’s own fighting spirit soared. It had been a long time since he felt such a thirst for combat. The Battle Soul Divine Armor on his body flowed with iridescent, multicolored light, and the Heavenly Venerable Blade floated out from within him. His body transformed into a streak of blade light, slicing toward Ying Kongshi.

"A worthy opponent..." Ying Kongshi roared, flicking the spear in his hand. The spear tip drew a graceful flourish, instantly transforming into countless spear shadows that lunged toward the blade light that Ye Jingyu had become.

"Clang..." The crowd heard only one deafening crash, then saw the two figures separate like lightning, landing straight hundreds of zhang apart.

Ye Jingyu now bore a bloody hole in his right chest, while Ying Kongshi bore a long, bloody gash across his lower abdomen. The onlookers assumed they had exchanged only a single move, yet they could not know that in that mere instant, Ye Jingyu had cleaved tens of thousands of strikes, and Ying Kongshi had thrust ten thousand spears. Only because their speed was so extreme had the sounds of collision merged into one single report.

Neither made any attempt to offer explanations to others. As soon as they parted, they spun back toward each other. Ye Jingyu raised his blade with both hands; countless bolts of lightning descended from the sky, coalescing into a massive, lightning-infused blade radiance that violently cleaved towards Ying Kongshi. Ying Kongshi, too, shook his spear, which resembled a giant blue dragon, meeting the descending blade head-on.

"Clang!" Another colossal sound erupted. The blade radiance and the blue dragon once again burst forth with blinding light. The void was shattered anew, and the entire Grand Formation trembled, even showing signs that the black mist was being shaken away.

Seeing the situation, and worried that the Twelve Heavenly Sorcerers Annihilation Grand Formation might be breached, Ye Jingyu let out a cold snort and charged directly into the rift in the void. Ying Kongshi followed without hesitation. If it was a fight, then let the battle rage.

When the blinding light faded, the onlookers could no longer see the figures of either man. Instead, the crack in the void began slowly sealing itself shut.

Though they couldn't grasp where the two combatants had gone, the people of the Blue Feather Clan knew their race had gained another Demon Lord. Especially the warriors of the Ying family; after sensing the power of Ying Kongshi, they excitedly brandished their weapons and rushed toward Liang Xiaoke and the others. Since those people still appeared to be circulating their energy, there was no better time to strike than now.

Watching these weaklings, whom he could easily annihilate, charging toward him, Liang Xiaoke's expression soured to its utmost limit. He mentally cursed Ye Jingyu viciously; calling him a brother, yet he prioritized a brawl over his own safety! Even if he had to fight, shouldn't he look after his friends first?

The power within his body continued to surge. He couldn't completely digest such vast energy yet. Even Gongsun Lu wouldn't be able to assimilate such a massive influx of power immediately!

Just as Liang Xiaoke began to worry, Han Ba struck out with a palm, sending a Seventh Grade Demon Lord, who was charging the hardest, flying backward. Immediately, the Demon Lord’s body exploded into a cloud of bloody mist, which Han Ba completely absorbed.

"Did you truly think your auntie was easy to bully? To tell you the truth, if I wasn't focused on helping my dear little brother, forget six Ninth Grade Demon Lords—I could fully digest the power of six Demon Lords!" Another huge wave of energy surged into Liang Xiaoke’s body as Han Ba’s form lifted into the air.

Liang Xiaoke fell silent. He utterly believed Han Ba's words. Given her cultivation realm, she could indeed devour the energy of six Demon Lords, though it would require some time.

Even the several Ninth Grade Demon Lords they had just encountered, Han Ba could have temporarily sealed their power using a secret technique. However, doing so would render her completely defenseless, forcing her to retreat into the bone chopsticks to slowly digest the blood energy.

She was holding back for his sake, purely because of Ye Jingyu? Thinking this, Liang Xiaoke felt a pang of bitterness. After all, wasn't he her descendant? Couldn't she treat him a little better?

"Hurry and refine the blood energy from these four Demon Lords; more Ninth Grade Demon Lords are charging in!" Just then, Han Ba's voice transmitted again. Liang Xiaoke’s spirit lifted, and he desperately activated the Three Corpses Divine Art, preparing to forge his Second Corpse.

As for Han Ba, she had already transformed into streaks of light, charging toward the demon race ranks. Wherever she went, no one could withstand her.

Meanwhile, within the void, Ye Jingyu's body was continuously flashing with seven-colored light. The Heavenly Venerable Blade in his hand radiated a brilliant gleam, and his long, white hair was entirely blown back by the energy currents within the void.

The space here was extremely unstable; without the formidable bodies of the two fighters, the mere ambient energy would be enough to tear them to shreds.

Gazing at Ying Kongshi, who was radiating a blue glow everywhere in the near distance, Ye Jingyu’s aura suddenly vanished without a trace, and the blade light on the Heavenly Venerable Blade instantly dimmed, as if a light bulb had blown out. His body moved silently to Ying Kongshi’s side...

(This chapter is an extra for the recommendation tickets; the 'Gold Brick' is nearing two thousand again. Tomorrow should see four updates. Perhaps no major burst this week; I am too tired. However, there will definitely be at least two more bursts this month—I promised at least four for this month and I will not fall short. As for those saying Xingchen doesn't keep his word about extra chapters or bursts, please step aside. Have I or have I not delivered on Xingchen's promises? Everyone knows the answer. Extra chapters, major bursts—they are only for the friends who support me, for the friends who understand me. As I always say, relationships are mutual. If you don't respect me, why should I respect you! Stars, unite! Let’s keep pushing forward! Also, if friends have nothing to read, I recommend Supreme Immortal of the Dao. It's a very good Xianxia novel.)

[Ti: Dear reader, this chapter marks the final page of this book.]