Chapter 255 – The Startling Swan Banquet at Qian Court Peak (Nine)

Rage!

A silent fury blazed fiercely.

Ye Kuang then descended into complete madness. His mind went utterly blank, save for the image of a sinister smile burned into his vision—that of Senior Brother Xiao, who had deceived him!

“Ah… damn it all!”

Boom! Boom! Boom!

In an instant, collisions erupted frequently on the third floor, accompanied by the roaring sounds of wind and thunder, one after another without end.

Fists and Iron Palms shattered through the walls, sending countless fragments of stone and wood flying like a storm of bullets and arrows, leaving everyone scrambling to avoid them.

This caused the female cultivators on the second floor to turn pale with fright, their screams rising in unison. In the blink of an eye, they scattered like fluttering butterflies, fleeing in disarray.

Meanwhile, the people on the first floor had already fled at the first sign of trouble.

Truly, when immortals battle, mortals suffer.

As his rage surged, Ye Kuang became like a frenzied tiger. He abruptly seized a flying kick and spun 360 degrees on the spot.

With a fierce grip, he slammed the attacker hard onto the floor.

Crack—boom!

In that moment, the third-floor floorboards tore open like paper, leaving a gaping human-shaped hole.

Roar!

This brutal scene deeply terrified another onlooker.

The man snapped to his senses and immediately tried to flee the dangerous situation.

But who could have expected Ye Kuang’s complete rampage?

With a powerful stomp, he not only shattered the floorboards but also shot forward like a cannonball, precisely bypassing the man.

Under the horrified gazes of the crowd, Ye Kuang pressed his palm onto the man’s head and roared like a dragon: “Creation of Yin and Yang!”

Whirr—buzz!

In that instant, a surge of energy expanded from Ye Kuang’s chest, revealing a face contorted with terror.

Thud!

When the man reappeared, he collapsed to the ground like soft mud, completely drained of strength.

The speed of these events left everyone utterly astounded.

It could be said that after absorbing the man’s cultivation, Ye Kuang’s furious expression faded as if it had never been, his heart now as calm as still water.

As a sharp gleam flashed in his eyes, Ye Kuang couldn’t help but burst into wild laughter.

The reason was simple: the surprise had come so suddenly that he had unexpectedly comprehended the Nine Yin Manual Third Level: “Yin and Yang oppose each other, seeking the ultimate true Yin!”

“Intent cultivates protective energy, impervious to scorching heat.”

As the vast cultivation he had devoured surged through his meridians and poured into his Dantian, his inner realm formed its own world.

When this cultivation, exceeding 360 years, underwent sublimation, an indescribably profound aura emanated from Ye Kuang’s entire body.

It was as if, in this lifetime, without falling into the cycle of reincarnation, he could ascend to the heavens and seek the path of immortality.

In the depths of his mind, a series of numerical concepts emerged: thirty years make one generation; twelve generations make one cycle, totaling 360 years; thirty cycles make one epoch, totaling 10,800 years; twelve epochs make one Yuan, totaling 129,600 years!

But this wasn’t the most shocking part for Ye Kuang. As his cultivation soared, he effortlessly broke through to the Peak of Emptiness Pinnacle!

His Dantian Inner World was no exception, undergoing a earth-shattering transformation in silence.

The Taiji symbol, originally deep within his Baihui point, silently descended above his Dantian, greedily devouring the “power of one cycle” like an insatiable child.

Buzz—buzz—buzz!

At this moment, Ye Kuang’s entire strength triggered a chain reaction. The once negligible extreme Yin energy instantly transformed into extreme Yang energy and erupted forth.When the yin and yang twin fish formed an endless cycle of vitality, a terrifying thought arose within him: as long as the power of yin and yang remained inexhaustible, he would be immortal!

Boom! Boom! Boom!

As this newfound power surged through his meridians, Ye Kuang could hardly believe it.

Waves of unprecedented sensations washed over him, as if he had embarked on an entirely different path of cultivation.

“Xiao, you old thief! Come down here and face your death!!!” Ye Kuang suddenly roared at the sky.

In an instant, the entire Banquet Hall was filled with terrifying sonic waves, like thunder from a clear sky, deafening to the ears.

“Even if you managed a breakthrough at the last moment, what does it matter?”

“Hahaha! I have you to thank for this! To show my gratitude, I challenge you!!”

“Are you worthy? Just because you defeated two Half-Step Realm cultivators, you think you can contend with Dao Inquiry? It seems you’re not only arrogant but also utterly foolish!”

Ye Kuang moved with the sound, already shooting into the air.

But unexpectedly, a sharp white light materialized out of thin air mid-air.

Ye Kuang’s pupils contracted violently, and without a second thought, he unleashed “Fish Leaps from Abyss”!

Roar! Roar! Roar!

“So it really is the Dragon Subduing Eighteen Palms!” As he spoke, Shang Bai’s sword blossoms multiplied exponentially, shattering one Wandering Dragon after another.

Witnessing this, Ye Kuang couldn’t help but boast arrogantly: “Too late to realize it now, isn’t it?”

In the blink of an eye, dragon roars mingled with endless thunderclaps ravaged the hall, blasting holes through the Banquet Hall one after another.

Even outside the hall, the crowd gasped in horror at the terrifying spectacle.

At this moment, Shang Bai, clad in immortal-like white robes, suddenly appeared on the second floor, standing gracefully with a three-foot-long sword strapped to his back.

“Perfect timing! I was somewhat wary before, but now…” Before Ye Kuang could finish, he burst into mad laughter: “Hahaha…”

“Senior Brother Xiao, why not leave this brat to me? He’s now openly challenging not only you but also Kunlun’s ban and me. That gives me ample reason to act,” Shang Bai said coldly.

Hearing this, Ye Kuang’s fighting spirit soared even higher, clearly confident and unafraid.

After his power underwent this transformation, he not only gained the ability to challenge Dao Inquiry cultivators but also elevated his combat prowess to unimaginable heights.

Now, having Shang Bai as a whetstone was simply perfect!

Ye Kuang: “Hahaha, taking you on one by one is too tedious. Why don’t both of you come at me together?”

Shang Bai: “What are you, to deserve having Senior Brother Xiao and me join forces?”

Senior Brother Xiao snorted coldly in response: “You’re far too conceited. Dealing with you alone doesn’t require my intervention!”

Ye Kuang raised his head sharply upon hearing this, his face unable to conceal its rampant arrogance.

“Enough nonsense! If you won’t come, then I’ll defeat this guy first and come for you next! And finally, that so-called Eldest Senior Brother Qing Ge!”

Shang Bai’s expression shifted dramatically upon hearing this, and he suddenly shouted: “How dare you!! How can you utter Eldest Senior Brother’s name so casually? It seems you won’t relent until you’re in your coffin!”

As he spoke, Shang Bai leaped into the air, countless sword blossoms fading into nothingness, making him resemble a sword immortal descended upon the world.

Seeing the attack coming, Ye Kuang abruptly shot up from the ground, boldly choosing to advance instead of retreat!

Jade Void Creation… Dragon Subduing Eighteen Palms… Eight-Nine Fist Strength…

Clash! Clang! Bang!Amidst the scattering sparks, a crisp clang reverberated throughout the entire Banquet Hall.

The two combatants had already exchanged dozens of fierce blows while still suspended in mid-air…