Chapter 278 – Discussing the Dao at Wuji Three Elders Peak (Eight)

Crack! Crack! Crack!

The moment the canopy shattered into fragments, the surrounding area became an arena for Ye Kuang and Nu Chen to unleash their fury.

Unexpectedly, Nu Chen leaped out from the shattered wood debris, causing the ground to collapse half a layer. Not only did countless clumps of earth and rubble shoot upward, but he himself soared into the air.

At this moment, Ye Kuang had just broken through the tree stump—who could have anticipated his opponent would be so cunning?

In a fit of rage, his internal energy surged violently, compelling him to let out a long, piercing roar.

Roar! Roar! Roar!

As this sky-piercing bellow erupted, an invisible barrier silently formed before him.

Buzz! Buzz! Buzz!

Instantly, it not only blocked the onslaught of earth from all directions but also transformed it into powerful projectiles, hurling them back in a reverse onslaught.

Sizzle! Sizzle!

The sounds of destruction were clearly indiscriminate attacks.

Stones not only sparked endlessly upon impact, but even the surrounding vegetation was not spared, exploding into countless holes.

At this moment, Nu Chen descended from the sky like a falling zhanmadao, effortlessly cutting through the dust and sand in the air.

Little did he know, Ye Kuang, reacting to the sound, had no choice but to evade the sharp edge, propelling himself backward with a sudden thrust.

Boom!

In an instant, Nu Chen landed heavily on the ground, splitting open a human-shaped fissure.

With a sweep of his hand, countless grains of sand once again filled the sky.

Each tiny grain carried the force to pierce metal and shatter stone, akin to bullets.

Seeing this, Ye Kuang kicked off a large tree trunk behind him and charged forward head-on.

Spreading his arms wide, he unleashed his lifelong Ultimate Technique, “Myriad Tribulations Undying,” along with the eleventh palm strike, “Fish Leaps from Abyss.”

Hiss—Boom! Roar!!

The desperate roars continued unabated, while the ground beneath their feet had already become a ravaged battlefield.

In response, Nu Chen’s eyes widened in fury, a sharp glint flashing briefly within them.

Soon, it became apparent that Nu Chen had formed a peculiar hand seal—thumb and index finger upright, the other three fingers curved and straight.

“Immovable Wisdom King Great Hand Seal.Buzz—’卍’!

Boom!

In that moment, golden light flooded the surroundings, accompanied by rolling smoke, crashing like tidal waves against the heavens and earth.

Amid the howling winds, a tornado could be seen tearing through the sky.

Both Ye Kuang and Nu Chen burst out from the smoke, facing each other directly, and fiercely thrust their already charged palms forward.

Nine Yin Manual… Jade Void Creation… Subduing Tiger Fist Intent… Myriad Tribulations Undying… Eleventh Palm, Fish Leaps from Abyss!

Nu Chen: “Wrathful Demon Buddha Art, Immovable Wisdom King Vajra Palm!”

Boom! Boom! Boom!

At that moment, all obstacles before them blurred into obscurity, becoming invisible.

In contrast, the sole spectator, Qing Ge, saw everything with absolute clarity.

Ye Kuang’s face alternated between gold and red hues, layers of dual-colored mystical light blooming around him, while even the top of his head emitted vast clouds of steaming vapor.

As for Nu Chen, he was no different.

His fiercely widened tiger eyes could not conceal the frequent shifts of black and gold light, tinged with killing intent.

Sizzle! Sizzle! Sizzle!

As the two contended in strength, the furious scene was truly unmatched.

It could be said that once Ye Kuang’s power roared forth, it was as if countless coiling dragons surged into his arms, making him grow wilder with each moment: “Aaaah…!”

“What is this power?” In contrast, Nu Chen felt immense pressure, his expression shifting to one of alarm, filled with deep foreboding.Little did he know, Ye Kuang felt as if struck by lightning.

As power emerged endlessly, it suddenly made him comprehend the Five Thunders Righteous Method.

Both inside and outside his body and mind, there was an inexhaustible source of power.

Feeling this impossibility, even someone as powerful as Nu Chen couldn’t help but curse inwardly: My cultivation has reached over a hundred years, so why does this kid feel like he exceeds me by more than three times!

It could be said that regardless of Nu Chen’s shock, the most astonished person here was none other than the one experiencing it, Ye Kuang.

For a moment, he truly couldn’t understand—the Nine Yin Manual was originally obscure and profound, yet his comprehension now was surprisingly smooth.

In his mind, even the essence refined from the eighteen weapon manuals emitted a hazy glow.

It clearly contained sabers, spears, swords, halberds, axes, battle-axes, hooks, forks, whips, maces, hammers, claws, long spears, clubs, staffs, crutches, meteor hammers… until the eighteen essences intertwined, and only then did he realize that to unleash their power, they must be executed through the human body.

Thinking of this, Ye Kuang suddenly gained insight!

He actually allowed the Dantian Qi Sea to surge into his limbs and bones, his entire being like a fierce tiger breaking out of its cage, ready to devour its prey.

At this moment, he fiercely pushed his opponent into a frantic retreat.

Bang! Bang! Bang!

Amidst roaring wind and thunder, the ground beneath their feet was shattered and chaotic.

It could also be said that both had forgotten who the other was, clearly only the single opponent before them existed.

Nu Chen: “Break for me!”

But as soon as the words fell, Nu Chen abruptly stepped back with one foot, halting his retreating momentum.

Ye Kuang, meanwhile, roared like thunder, clearly growing increasingly exhilarated.

“One gives birth to two, two gives birth to three, three gives birth to all things, and the transformations of all things ultimately return to the fundamental one. Coming from the origin, going to the destination, returning to the beginning—this is sublimation, recreation, nirvana, and also a brand new starting point.”

It was at this moment that he finally discovered the true cultivation method of the Nine Yin Manual!

And here it must be mentioned—the manual’s Mental Cultivation Method appears to form its own school, yet if combined into one, it becomes the legendary Nine Yin Manual…

Just as the essence is refined from the eighteen weapon manuals, similarly, once the nine Mental Cultivation Methods unite, they return to truth, containing the universe within.

With this thought, Ye Kuang simultaneously activated multiple peerless Martial Studies.

Namely: Dragon Subduing Eighteen Palms, Body Concealment Art, Nine Yin White Bone Claw, Lingbo Steps, Thirty-Six Heavenly Legs, Seventy-Two Earthly Punches (Eight-Nine Fist Strength) Ethereal Formula, Body Tempering Secret Art “Myriad Tribulations Undying”, and Jade Void Creation Art.

Hum! Hum! Hum!

At this moment, Ye Kuang’s expression completely transformed. As his essence, energy, and spirit unified, an inexplicable change occurred!

If before he had merely followed established routines, now he was truly undergoing a rebirth.

One meridian, two meridians… until nine meridians violently traversed his bones, each taking residence in golden pathways.

Roar! Roar! Roar!

As this inexplicable understanding flooded in, Ye Kuang’s speed and power progressively soared.

And Nu Chen was immediately sent flying by a vast, mighty force, thrown dozens of zhang away before crashing violently into a tree canopy.

Pfft!

Following a spray of blood, Nu Chen still seemed somewhat incredulous.

As for Ye Kuang, he couldn’t help but be dumbfounded by this.

Because, once the Nine Yin Manual displayed its power, who could have imagined it would be so overpowering!