If it were a common magical artifact, it would be one thing, but Xuanyuan Ruoxing truly felt that the grade of this ancient bell was definitely no less than the Haotian Pagoda, perhaps even surpassing it, causing his expression to change drastically...

Did his ancient bell truly possess such an aura? Why had he never noticed it before?

With a deafening boom, the Eastern Emperor Bell collided unceremoniously with the Haotian Pagoda, immediately erupting with streaks of cyan and white light, soaring up like a mushroom cloud. The void was utterly shattered, and the violent energy surged into the empty expanse, looking from afar as if a gigantic rift had been torn across the sky...

Xuanyuan Ruoxing was shaken so violently that blood streamed from his seven apertures, and stars swam before his eyes; he had clearly sustained no minor injury. As for Ye Jingyu, he was similarly afflicted, his divine soul being damaged by the recoil force.

Both of these were innate supreme treasures, and with their current strength, neither could unleash their full power. Since Ye Jingyu had gone all out just now, such a furious clash was naturally going to inflict some damage.

Gazing at the Eastern Emperor Bell suspended above Ye Jingyu’s head, Xuanyuan Ruoxing’s face changed dramatically once more, his eyes filled with frustration. He had finally cultivated to the Immortal Realm, fully expecting his strength to far exceed Ye Jingyu’s, yet in their very first exchange, he discovered that Ye Jingyu’s physical power was even more formidable than his own.

That would have been manageable; as long as he guarded himself with the Haotian Pagoda, no matter how fast Ye Jingyu was, he couldn't be harmed, and he could use soul arts to kill him. But now, Ye Jingyu possessed an innate supreme treasure that was in no way inferior to the Haotian Pagoda?

How was this possible? He was the successor of the Haotian Great Emperor! He should be the protagonist! Why did Ye Jingyu seem to have even better luck than him?

“Xuanyuan Ruoxing, this should be the Haotian Pagoda, right? Today, forget about you having the Haotian Pagoda—even if the Haotian Great Emperor himself descended, I would still kill you…” After steadying his form, Ye Jingyu sneered coldly. The feud between him and Xuanyuan Ruoxing was irreconcilable; if he didn't kill him today, he would never forgive himself.

“Hahaha, what a joke! Ye Jingyu, whether you win or lose today is still undecided! If you want to kill me, then show me some real strength!” Xuanyuan Ruoxing roared with laughter. His physical body might not compare to Ye Jingyu’s, but he was an Immortal! When has an Immortal ever engaged in mere fisticuffs with an opponent?

Laughing aloud, he raised his right hand. Instantly, several bolts of lightning descended from the sky, crackling like rain as they struck towards Ye Jingyu. Even with the Eastern Emperor Bell, could he possibly withstand all of his attacks?

Seeing the rapidly approaching lightning, a sinister grin curled the corner of Ye Jingyu’s mouth. He actually put away the Eastern Emperor Bell, allowing the lightning to strike his body.

As a Chaos Body, he could absorb all power in the world. Unless the opponent’s strength was ten times greater than his own, this lightning summoned by soul arts, or rather, immortal arts, was nothing more than the best tonic for him.

Crackling, sizzling… Under Xuanyuan Ruoxing’s horrified gaze, the lightning capable of scattering the souls of Martial Gods in the Ninth Heaven, the lightning strong enough to heavily injure ordinary Venerable-level experts, was completely absorbed by Ye Jingyu’s body as if it were mud sinking into the sea.

“This… How is this possible?” Xuanyuan Ruoxing stared at everything in disbelief. This was his most prideful lightning technique!

Unbelieving, Xuanyuan Ruoxing increased the power of the lightning once more, but these strikes still couldn't inflict the slightest harm upon Ye Jingyu.

Enraged, Xuanyuan Ruoxing chanted an incantation again. Dark clouds gathered overhead, and a colossal iceberg materialized in the sky, plummeting directly towards Ye Jingyu.

Seeing the mountain-sized iceberg, Ye Jingyu merely sneered, his body soaring upward. He shattered the iceberg into fragments with a single punch.

A massive surge of cold energy erupted, causing the surrounding temperature to drop rapidly. Ye Jingyu’s Water Essence Acupoint began to spin quickly, greedily absorbing the immense cold air. He might not be able to directly absorb hailstones, but he certainly wouldn't decline this frigid energy.

Xuanyuan Ruoxing ceaselessly summoned giant icebergs, mountains that could easily smash through the defenses of Zhuge Yi Shi, yet they posed no threat to Ye Jingyu.

Witnessing the extent of Ye Jingyu's physical might, Xuanyuan Ruoxing chanted another incantation, suddenly pointing a single finger. A yellow light shot out, immediately followed by a rumbling sound from the ground. Not far away, a mountain twice the height of the one outside Yunjing City began to be slowly uprooted, as if a massive sword were being drawn from the earth.

Ye Jingyu paused, instantly understanding Xuanyuan Ruoxing’s intent. His expression shifted slightly, and his body transformed into a streak of light, shooting towards Xuanyuan Ruoxing.

“It’s too late, die for me!” Xuanyuan Ruoxing roared with manic laughter, pointing his finger at Ye Jingyu. The gigantic mountain, standing at a staggering two thousand zhang high, soared into the air and hurtled toward Ye Jingyu like a meteor.

With a deafening crash, the colossal peak slammed heavily onto Ye Jingyu’s body, pinning him entirely beneath its weight.

Rumble, rumble… Another series of tremendous sounds followed as the massive mountain crushed Ye Jingyu deep into the earth. Countless stones tumbled down, shaking the surrounding land. As for the trees and wildlife atop the mountain, they had already been pulverized by the powerful shockwaves of energy...

Seeing his Mountain Uprooting Technique successfully suppress Ye Jingyu, Xuanyuan Ruoxing burst into hearty laughter.

“Ye Jingyu, even if your strength is supreme, even if your physical body is unmatched, you are still flesh and blood! Can you truly contend against the power of nature? Until you reach the Immortal Realm, you will never comprehend the power I wield! Hahahaha… Today, I will utterly crush you here… Hahahaha…” Xuanyuan Ruoxing laughed arrogantly, continuously chanting incantations and striking seals downward. He didn't believe Ye Jingyu could die so easily, but with the Mountain Suppressing Art he was laying down, the weight of the mountain would only increase. He refused to believe a body of flesh and blood could withstand infinite pressure...

“I’m not Sun Wukong, and you’re damn sure not the Buddha! By what right do you try to suppress me?!” Unexpectedly, a roar erupted from beneath the mountain at that moment...

“War Soul Divine Fist, break for me!” Ye Jingyu’s massive voice continued to boom, and a power that made even Xuanyuan Ruoxing’s heart palpitate erupted from beneath the mountain peak...

To Readers: I finished writing and uploaded it all at once, so everyone can enjoy it! 12:12 PM!