Chapter 1658: True Power of Pseudo Cosmic Path

Jonathan’s expression immediately became serious.

"He’s pushing the Pseudo Cosmic Path even further now..."

Julie also narrowed her eyes while staring toward Ray.

"This pressure is already approaching the level of a true Cosmic Path."

The surrounding geniuses felt their scalps grow numb after hearing those words.

Several participants had already begun retreating farther away from the platform entirely, afraid of being caught within the aftermath of the upcoming clash.

Meanwhile, Ray slowly lowered his body.

His posture resembled a predator preparing to strike down prey in a single fatal attack.

The crimson spear rotated lightly within his hand while terrifying sharpness continuously gathered around its tip. The surrounding spiritual energy was drawn uncontrollably toward the spear, causing violent whirlwinds to form around him.

Then Ray took a single step forward.

Boom!!!

The entire platform trembled violently.

A massive crater instantly formed beneath his feet as the overwhelming pressure of the Pseudo Cosmic Path erupted outward without restraint.

The killing intent within Ray’s eyes intensified sharply while his gaze remained locked onto Max alone.

At that moment, there was only one thought within his mind.

Crush him completely.

Humiliate him completely.

Destroy the so-called genius who had stolen all the attention that should have belonged to him.

The crimson spear gradually emitted an ear-piercing hum as its pressure continued rising higher and higher.

Even the surrounding space itself seemed unable to endure the terrifying sharpness gathering around the spear any longer.

Thin black lines gradually began appearing throughout the air around Ray.

Spatial tears.

The surrounding participants immediately felt their hearts shake after seeing that sight.

One had to understand that only attacks possessing terrifying power and comprehension could damage space itself within the Divine Realm. Yet now, before Ray had even launched an attack, the pressure gathering around his spear was already beginning to tear apart the surrounding space.

Jonathan’s expression darkened further.

"He’s serious now..."

Julie remained silent while staring fixedly toward Ray.

Even she could no longer deny how terrifying Ray’s current strength had become.

Then slowly, Ray raised the crimson spear.

The spear tip pointed directly toward Max’s forehead.

A cold smile appeared on his face afterward.

"Try surviving this first," he said quietly.

The next moment, the terrifying power of the Pseudo Cosmic Path exploded completely.

The moment Ray released his attack, the entire eighth layer seemed to darken beneath the overwhelming pressure erupting from the crimson spear.

Boom!!!

A terrifying scarlet beam exploded forward as overwhelming sharpness tore violently through the battlefield. The attack moved so quickly that many participants could barely follow it with their eyes. Wherever the spear light passed, the surrounding space distorted violently while deep cuts spread across the stone platform beneath it like countless invisible blades had carved through the battlefield.

This was no longer merely the power of a concept.

This was the terrifying might of a Pseudo Cosmic Path.

Even before the attack fully arrived, Max could already feel horrifying pressure crushing toward him from every direction. The sharpness contained within the spear strike was so overwhelming that it felt capable of severing everything standing in its path.

Yet Max did not retreat.

Instead, the excitement burning within his eyes only intensified further.

"Good!" Max shouted as seven-colored lightning exploded violently around his body.

The next moment, he raised his sword directly toward the incoming spear attack.

Boom!!!

Sword and spear collided head-on.

For a brief instant, the entire battlefield froze.

Then—

Crack.

A clear breaking sound echoed across the platform.

Jonathan’s eyes widened instantly.

Julie’s expression changed sharply.

The sword in Max’s hand shattered apart.

The moment the blade touched Ray’s spear attack, countless cracks spread across its surface instantly before the entire sword exploded into countless fragments.

Boom!!!

The terrifying spear force continued pressing forward without slowing down even slightly.

The surrounding participants immediately inhaled sharply.

"It shattered his sword instantly?!"

"That’s the power of a Pseudo Cosmic Path?!"

Even Jonathan’s expression became solemn after witnessing that scene.

However, to everyone’s shock, Max did not panic.

Not even slightly.

Instead, he smiled.

"Amazing!" Max laughed excitedly as shattered sword fragments scattered around him like falling stars.

The fighting spirit burning within his eyes erupted upward crazily.

At that moment, Max finally stopped holding back completely.

Boom!!!

A terrifying aura erupted violently from his body.

The First Divine Vein, the Vein of Origin, opened completely.

An overwhelming surge of raw power exploded from deep within Max’s body as his physical strength increased explosively once again. The muscles throughout his body tightened violently while terrifying force surged through every inch of his flesh.

At the same time, the Second Divine Vein, the Vein of Vitality, opened fully as well.

Boom!!!

Terrifying vitality surged throughout Max’s body like a raging ocean. His blood roared violently while endless life force erupted from every cell within him. The pressure radiating from his physical body alone began distorting the surrounding air.

Then the Third Divine Vein, the Vein of Strength, opened completely.

Crack!!!

The seven-colored lightning surrounding Max instantly became several times more violent.

The surrounding participants only saw the space around Max distort faintly as terrifying speed fluctuations erupted outward from him like a collapsing storm.

At that moment, all three Divine Veins operated simultaneously.

The increase in power was horrifying.

The raw physical strength surging from Max’s body instantly reached an absurd level. The surrounding platform cracked violently beneath his feet while the pressure erupting from him collided directly against Ray’s Pseudo Cosmic Path.

Jonathan’s expression changed completely.

"This aura..."

Julie’s beautiful eyes widened visibly.

"How can his body withstand this much power?!"

Even Ray’s confident expression shifted slightly for the first time.

He could clearly sense the explosive increase in Max’s physical abilities.

However, his spear attack had already descended completely.

The terrifying crimson spear light pierced directly toward Max.

And this time, Max did not use a sword.

Instead, he raised his bare hands.

Boom!!!

The moment Max grabbed the incoming spear force, the entire eighth layer exploded violently.

Terrifying shockwaves spread outward in every direction as the surrounding platform shattered continuously beneath the pressure. Countless participants were forced backward while nearby tower walls cracked apart violently from the impact alone.

Jonathan immediately retreated several meters.

Julie’s expression became incomparably serious.

"This monster..."

At the center of the collision, Max stood there with both bare hands gripping the terrifying spear attack directly.

The sharpness of the Pseudo Cosmic Path continuously tore through his body while violent scarlet energy exploded around him like countless blades trying to slice him apart.

Blood immediately burst from Max’s hands.

Then—

Crack!

Crack!

Crack!

Countless crack marks suddenly spread across Max’s body.

The surrounding participants immediately stared in shock.

The cracks spread rapidly across his arms, shoulders, chest, and neck like shattered porcelain. At first glance, it looked as though Max’s entire body would collapse apart at any second beneath the overwhelming force of the Pseudo Cosmic Path.

Even Jonathan’s pupils contracted sharply.

"He blocked it with his bare hands?!"

The terrifying pressure of the Pseudo Cosmic Path continued crushing against Max violently.

Yet Max still did not retreat even a single step.

The crack marks covering his body became deeper and deeper while blood continuously leaked from them.

However, something even more shocking happened next.

The moment the destruction reached its peak—

Boom!!!

The Vein of Vitality erupted fully.

An overwhelming life force exploded throughout Max’s body instantly.

The countless crack marks covering him began healing at terrifying speed.

Shattered flesh regenerated rapidly.

Broken skin recovered instantly.

Even the blood leaking from his body disappeared almost immediately.

Within only a few breaths, Max’s body returned completely to normal.

Not a single crack remained.

Not a single injury remained.

The surrounding battlefield fell into absolute silence.

Everyone stared at Max as though they were looking at a monster wearing human skin.

Even Jonathan and Julie remained frozen momentarily after witnessing such terrifying regenerative ability.

Meanwhile, Max slowly lifted his head while still gripping the terrifying spear attack tightly with his bare hands.

A wild smile gradually spread across his face.

"This..."

His eyes burned with overwhelming excitement and battle intent.

"This is the kind of battle I wanted!"