And yet, gazing out the window of Jun Moxie’s chamber, Miao Xiaomiao could barely trust her own eyes! What kind of technique was this Sovereign of Evil unleashing? This was far beyond the scope of human capability!
Watching Jun Moxie drift through the high heavens as if strolling in a garden, soaring and gliding with effortless, flowing grace, Miao Xiaomiao was suddenly enveloped by a profound stillness.
It seemed that the very strangeness unfolding before her could impart an overwhelming sense of peace, tranquility, and swiftness!
And in that moment, the enlightenment was no longer confined to the initial few observers!
Now, from every window, and even from open ground, countless powerhouses focused their gaze on the sky, nearly all of them sporting expressions hinting at sudden realization!
In Mei Xueyan’s beautiful eyes, a dazzling light flickered; a genuinely sweet smile touched her lips as she watched the dashing figure in the air, her gaze brimming with endless affection. Among everyone present, only she truly understood the advancements in Jun Moxie’s strength, and thus, only she comprehended the sheer magnitude of this breakthrough!
If the Jun Moxie of before was an unyielding, fierce, sharp sword, then at this moment, that sword had transformed into an invisible blade! While it remained just as indestructible, its sharpness had not diminished—indeed, it had grown even keener!
But no one would see it! All of its radiance had retreated inward!
What is the world’s most powerful enemy? What is the most terrifying enemy?
An unknown enemy!
An enemy existing outside of sight!
If you cannot even discern who your foe is, or even perceive them when you look, how can you possibly contend with them!?
To his enemies, the current Jun Moxie was precisely this unseen adversary! This was distinct from entering another dimension via the Hongjun Tower, nor was it the ethereal phasing of the Yin-Yang Evasion; this was Jun Moxie’s own unique divine skill, his domain!
Ying Bokong, Feng Juan Yun, and the members of the Can Tian Soul Devourers all watched intently from the windows of their respective quarters, not a single one absent. In everyone’s eyes, beneath the layers of insight, lay a deep sense of awe and worship!
This was reverence akin to gazing upon a towering mountain!
What Jun Moxie was demonstrating now was a realm of ultimate profundity! In this transcendent state, perhaps not even one in a hundred of the world’s Saint Venerable powerhouses could grasp the mysteries of this level! In fact, merely gaining a slight foothold in this realm—even the smallest fraction—could elevate one far above others, allowing them to command the masses!
Yet, Jun Moxie was clearly not merely grasping at the edges; he had obviously reached a state of great mastery, perhaps even integration and perfection!
The three Saint Venerable powerhouses, Miao Zhan, Miao Dao, and Miao Jian, tilted their heads upward, their faces etched with expressions of profound bewilderment.
Miao Zhan watched, absorbed in the experience, using his own profound cultivation to verify his perceptions. He was aghast to realize that just as he began to comprehend the hidden intent within one of Jun Moxie’s movements, thousands of Jun Moxie’s shadows had already filled the air, slowly coalescing into an army of millions...
Hundreds of thousands of figures!
Each figure contained a kernel of profound understanding!
Each silhouette concealed a layer of transcendent meaning!
Miao Dao and Miao Jian were equally rapt. Though their cultivation was slightly inferior, preventing them from grasping the intricacies immediately, they realized this was an opportunity that might never come again! If they missed this moment, they might never have a chance to witness it a second time in their lifetimes—that would be a regret for life!
So, they watched with absolute focus, imprinting every detail into their memory! In that moment, they weren't seeking comprehension; they sought only retention, memorizing as much as humanly possible!
Simultaneously, a single thought surged within all three: Upon returning, they absolutely must persuade the Manor Lord; they absolutely must forge strong ties with Jun Moxie! Even if it meant enduring some humiliation through a marriage alliance, they had to endeavor to befriend the Xie Jun Manor!
Even if it meant breaking ties with the Three Great Sacred Lands, they would not hesitate!
The benefit outweighed the cost!
Because Jun Moxie’s speed of growth was simply too terrifying!
Even geniuses born with the innate Ethereal Body did not progress at such a pace!
Especially Miao Zhan, who distinctly recalled that just yesterday, while Jun Moxie's cultivation was indeed at the Saint Venerable level, it was only comparable to their own, roughly on par with Dao and Jian, perhaps slightly inferior to Miao Zhan himself by a fraction! Yet, in the span of half a night, the man’s current realm had advanced to a height that they could no longer comprehend, only look up to!
And that advancement was an elevation of his very essence, his meaning!
That was not something achievable merely through an increase in vital energy!
Sudden Enlightenment—that was a qualitative leap!
For a master, experiencing even one opportunity for Sudden Enlightenment in a lifetime could elevate them to the ranks of the contemporary elite! Twice that opportunity, and becoming a legendary figure would not be a mere pipe dream; achieving three such chances meant absolute invincibility!
This required more than just one’s inherent talent, aptitude, cultivation, energy, or strength; it required a supreme moment of fate!
And Jun Moxie, this Sovereign of Evil, had clearly grasped that fortuitous moment right now!
This was precisely the reason the three Saint Venerables reached their firm decision! Which master who achieved Sudden Enlightenment ever managed it after a short burst of anger, following a fit of rage? Did they not usually achieve it after prolonged seclusion, sensing a sliver of Heaven and Earth’s vital energy before slowly grasping and internalizing it?
How could it be like Jun Moxie, who was slaying people in anger in the afternoon and achieving enlightenment by night? What speed was this?! What immense fortune!
Could heartbreak from romantic rejection bring about such an improvement? Such enlightenment? If so... shouldn't they embrace sentimentality more often?
The powerhouses affiliated with the Three Great Sacred Lands watched the figure in the sky, left with nothing but sheer shock!
This was the Sovereign of Evil!
This was the true power possessed by the Sovereign of Evil!
Such strength—how terrifying!
Based on the power Jun Moxie had just exhibited, even if several top Saint Venerables combined their efforts specifically against him, they might not be able to secure a definite victory!
Indeed, they might even face the likelihood of defeat and death!
Jun Moxie was, unexpectedly, this powerful!
And after the War of Heaven Seizing, the two sides were destined for a battle to the death!
Faced with this level of power, how could their side possibly fight?
The people of the Sacred Lands, who had been utterly convinced that the opposing side was doomed to inevitable failure, saw their confidence dwindle to less than three or four tenths!
Just then, Jun Moxie’s ‘shocking’ display in the air concluded. He stopped, standing perfectly still amidst the residual million phantom figures, and offered a relaxed, slight smile before taking a single step forward!
That step was truly profound! Or perhaps, bizarre!
Everyone clearly felt that with this single step, Jun Moxie had completely divorced himself from the million illusory images he had manifested around his body!
In that instant, he was him, Heaven and Earth was Heaven and Earth, and the afterimages were the afterimages!
The three elements were now separate, unrelated to one another!
If this phenomenon were viewed through the lens of ancient Buddhist teaching, it would be: ... Attaining Buddhahood instantly!
A million vestiges, reborn in a single step!
From then on, unbound by Heaven and Earth!
Not constrained by man, not hindered by object, not restricted by anything in the mortal world!
As Jun Moxie’s mysterious, peculiar step slowly descended, the world suddenly shook violently!
Everyone felt a resounding ‘Boom’ as the heavens and earth instantly vibrated!
This tremor seemed unparalleled!
Yet, everyone simultaneously realized that the heavens and earth were still the same heavens and earth; they had not moved!
What moved was simply their own hearts!
It was as if, with the mysterious, bizarre step taken by Jun Moxie, a heavy tread had landed deep within their own hearts!
The world within their own minds collapsed at the instant that single step was executed in the void!
It collapsed entirely!
Completely shattered!
Immediately following, a clear, soaring cry rang out, and Jun Moxie’s entire body began to move slowly again in the air. Every movement was aesthetically pleasing, yet every Saint Venerable master clearly perceived that every action contained the ultimate essence of the ‘Dao’!
Simultaneously, a clear, sword-like song arose:
“The day grows dim, the moon is new: Over a thousand miles of river and plain, I fly unimpeded! The song ceases, the world looks round, inviting the moon to share my rest, deep in the green mountains! Who is the hero? None but I, having traversed a thousand hardships! Only to win back your devoted heart— Who is the hero? None but I! My blood burns out, turning to dust and soil, only to earn a single glimpse of your smile! When the dream wakes, the path I trod, the morning breeze stirs, whose banners fly? Who is the hero? None but I, having braved countless arduous trials: Only to exchange for your constant yearning! My hot blood turns to dust and soil, only to win a single glance of your smile! Who is the hero? None but I!”
...This song echoed through the firmament. Clearly, only Jun Moxie’s voice was in the sky, yet those listening truly heard countless accompanying harmonies!
Not merely similar—but real, tangible sound!
This was a form of music that had never existed in this world before!
Even those utterly ignorant of music were captivated, lost in ecstasy at this moment!
And as Jun Moxie’s song flowed, the anomalies between heaven and earth became even more pronounced.
When he sang, “The day grows dim, the moon is new,” everyone simultaneously felt the sky darken as the bright moon ascended.
With the second line, “Over a thousand miles of river and plain, I fly unimpeded,” they distinctly saw the vast rivers and plains spread out beneath their feet, and above the waterways, a single figure passed singing, like wind or mist!
Upon reaching the phrase, “Inviting the moon to share my rest, deep in the green mountains,” the moonlight filling the sky suddenly flashed brightly, as if being drawn into the embrace of Jun Moxie in the air!
This was a martial melody imbued with the tenderness of a hardened man! Desolate yet heroic, domineering yet caring, self-assured yet proud, it perfectly fused endless hardship and romantic devotion; the tune was stirring, seizing the heart!
As the song grew grander, Jun Moxie’s figure moved slowly in the air! With every subtle movement, countless phantom images abruptly vanished, seemingly being drawn back into his body...
Until the final line concluded, and every single one of the million phantoms disappeared without a trace!
Jun Moxie stood proudly, hands clasped behind his back in the air, his eyes deep with affection and resolve, distant yet ethereal. With a slight lift of his sword-like brows, he glanced into the distance with a faint smile, easily turned, and took another step!
And as he took that step, his entire being abruptly vanished!
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