"What is this Technique!?"

The Beast God’s pupils contracted. He instinctively took a step back, finding it hard to believe.

Just a moment ago, his senses had clearly told him that Qin Yang was only at the Early Stage.

But in a matter of milliseconds...

An endless stream of Star Force suddenly flowed toward him, as if all the Laws of this world revered Qin Yang as their master, forcibly elevating his power.

In an instant, he stepped into the Middle Stage of Celestial Venerable!

’Is this a Secret Technique that temporarily boosts his power?!’

As this thought crossed his mind, the Beast God suddenly had a moment of understanding.

Having roamed the Upper Realm for many years, he had seen his fair share of Techniques. Among them were Secret Techniques for temporary power boosts, but they required a great cost, consuming one’s Essence Blood.

Even so, a Dharma Gate like Qin Yang’s, which could command Star Force and gather all Laws into one’s body, was extremely rare.

’How could such a powerful Dharma Gate find its way to the Lower Realm?’

’Impossible!’

The Beast God mulled it over, his eyes flashing with greed as he sized up Qin Yang’s aura. "It seems you have quite a few tricks up your sleeve, to have even mastered a Secret Technique like this."

"What? Interested?"

Qin Yang cleaned his ear, looking composed and relaxed as he jokingly asked:

"You want to learn? I can teach you, you know?"

The words had barely left his mouth.

"Insolent!"

The Beast God’s face darkened instantly. He raised his palm. "Do you think reaching the Middle Stage of Celestial Venerable with a Secret Technique makes you a match for me?!"

"That’s wishful thinking!"

As he spoke, the Star Force in his hand erupted. A bizarre, scarlet light flared, and he shot a line of blood directly at Qin Yang.

WHOOSH!

The air pressure suddenly intensified.

Qin Yang raised his hand to block, preparing to intercept the attack. But before he could, the red light abruptly veered upward at an extremely tricky angle, shooting straight into the sea of clouds above.

"?"

Qin Yang was baffled.

’Did he miss?’

Suddenly, he felt the sky above him dim.

Something was obscuring the space right over his head!

"This is!?"

Qin Yang snapped his head up to look. What met his eyes was a giant palm stretching for several miles, growing infinitely larger. Every line on it was clearly visible, like the majestic rise and fall of mountain ranges.

Beneath this giant palm, he was as insignificant as a mayfly.

The people watching from afar trembled in fear.

In the sky...

The massive blood-red palm descended, shattering the clouds as it fell. A rain of blood evaporated into red mist which then dissipated, as the palm came crashing directly down on Qin Yang.

Everywhere it passed, sonic booms echoed one after another, creating concentric ripples of air, as if Mount Tai were collapsing before their very eyes.

"Senior Brother!"

On the city wall, Li Zixuan covered her mouth and cried out in alarm. She couldn’t bear to watch any longer, terrified of seeing Qin Yang smashed to pieces.

But just then.

"Well timed!"

A deep, powerful voice suddenly rang out.

Qin Yang’s expression was calm. His hand rested on his sword’s hilt. The Ziwei chimed three times, choosing to unsheathe its blade and meet the attack head-on.

The next moment.

A line of purple light connected heaven and earth.

The world fell silent!

The sky-blotting bloody palm suddenly split apart, shattering from its base and dissolving into countless wisps of blood qi. Now sentient, the Ziwei commanded the Sword Qi to ride the wind, relentlessly pursuing and hunting down the scarlet blood qi.

’Treasure Weapon Spirit Communication? This is an Emperor Level Divine Weapon?!’

Seeing this, the Beast God’s eyes narrowed. His gaze fell upon the Ziwei Divine Sword and didn’t waver for an instant.

’I can’t be mistaken!’

After leaving Qin Yang’s hand, this Purple Sword still pulsed with Spiritual Charm, moving like a living creature.

’It’s definitely an Emperor Level Divine Weapon!’

This realization brought a pleasant surprise to the Beast God.

First, the Top Level Enhancement Secret Technique.

Now, an Emperor Level Divine Weapon.

It was as if Qin Yang’s abilities were endless, always bringing him another surprise!

"Excellent! Excellent! How interesting! Truly interesting!"

The Beast God roared with laughter, clapping his hands in delight. "After I refine you, I will scour every inch of your Divine Sense and strip away all your secrets!"

As he spoke, his Domain unfurled...

Like floodgates opening, a strange gurgling sound arose from the void.

Then, the red mist centered on the Beast God suddenly contracted and converged. The humidity in the air intensified, and the mist condensed into blood-red clouds, which then unleashed a torrential downpour upon the land.

In that instant,

It was as if the Wangchuan River flowed past. A torrent of scarlet blood surged endlessly, with countless grotesque heads bobbing on its surface. Enchanting Manjushaka flowers bloomed wantonly, drifting along the water within the Domain...

A sea-like Domain formed beneath the Beast God, instantly swallowing Qin Yang, whose figure could no longer be seen.

His figure was submerged, and all signs of life vanished.

"Haha, just obediently let me refine you!" The Beast God’s face was ecstatic.

But just then.

Suddenly!

A long, sonorous dragon’s cry erupted!

A colossal, golden-red behemoth soared gracefully into the air. With flexing scales and claws, it broke through the dense, bloody Domain, carrying Qin Yang on its back as it flew out.

Its vast Dragon Mighty was as oppressive as a prison.

In an instant, it cleared a large open space within the sea of blood.

Qin Yang’s feet touched the ground, and he walked forward slowly. The sea of blood parted to form a path for him, while a Golden Dragon coiled around his body, majestic and imposing.

"Hm? It’s actually a True Dragon Dharma Aspect?"

Seeing this, the Beast God stared at the Golden Dragon churning in the sea of blood, his heart filled with dread. ’In a barren place like the Lower Realm, where it’s hard to even advance to Divine Venerable... he can actually condense a True Dragon Dharma Aspect!?’

Hearing this, Qin Yang controlled the True Dragon Dharma Aspect and smiled faintly. He didn’t speak, but simply flicked his finger, directing a killing blow toward the Beast God.

BOOM—

Waves of Dragon Mighty erupted, infused with sharp Sword Qi that swept out, slicing through the mountain peaks in its path.

Shattered rock crumbled and rolled down!

A sharp line of sword light stretched out, completely engulfing the Beast God.

’Is it over?’

Qin Yang’s thoughts raced as he scanned his surroundings.

He found that the Blood Sea Domain had not dissipated.

Dust and mist swirled.

The Beast God’s voice once again reached his ears.

"Haha, what a move! To think that after all these years, I would actually encounter a True Dragon Dharma Aspect... What a pity..."

His voice was ethereal and unfixed, as if he were hidden within the sea of blood, his form everywhere at once.

"So what if your Dharma Aspect is powerful? As long as my Domain remains, you will never be able to destroy my Divine Sense!"

As his voice faded.

"Is that so?"

Qin Yang’s gaze turned cold. He gently stroked the edge of the Ziwei. "Who told you I only have one trick?"

In that instant, he unleashed his Sword God Domain with full force!

Expand!

Expand again!

Tens of thousands of Sword Qi erupted. Amid an endless flash of blades and sword shadows, Qin Yang’s figure dissipated. He alone became an army of thousands, summoning a gale that stirred the sea of blood.

Sword Qi crisscrossed the air as a storm of sharp blades sliced through the bloody mist.

At that moment, cold glints of light flashed through the sky, beginning to hunt down the Beast God, moving as fast as the wind!

...

「At the Jianghai City Gate.」

"Hold your weapons steady! Everyone, prepare for impact!"

The Chief Commander roared into the wind, reaching out to press down on a police officer sent flying, pinning him firmly under his palm. "Don’t get caught in the aftershocks!"

"Yes, sir!"

The city wall immediately erupted into a flurry of activity.

Countless people looked up at the sky, but they could only see the roiling sea of blood and mist. They couldn’t make out the situation inside clearly, only barely discerning two figures clashing within.

The roars of a dragon and a beast echoed above the city walls.

Worry was etched on everyone’s faces.