What in the world...?

For no reason at all, why did countless pinholes suddenly erupt on Zhou Yuanjue’s limbs?

Recalling what Hong Miao had just said, the onlookers seemed to have a moment of realization, and a look of horror flashed in their eyes.

Zhou Yuanjue’s limbs had been severely injured. It felt as if steel needles had suddenly exploded within his body, affecting not just his skin and muscle tissue, but even his bones.

"The human body is in constant exchange with the outside world, be it gases or liquids."

"For an ordinary member of the Xuan Clan, their Profound Water isn’t powerful enough. Once it enters an opponent’s body, it gets isolated and weakened by their magnetic field, and they lose control over it."

"But that is not the case for me. Even when my Profound Water enters an opponent’s body, I retain the same level of Control Power over it for a certain amount of time."

"While we were just fighting, I was constantly atomizing my Profound Water into the surrounding air. It’s indistinguishable from normal moisture, so your body showed no signs of alarm."

"The more intensely you move, the faster your body exchanges substances with the environment. By now, my microscopic Profound Water has likely spread to every corner of your body, filling your major organs and blood vessels. If I wish, I can detonate this Profound Water inside you at any time, creating the razor-sharp effect of my Water Cutting Skill to destroy you from within."

"I call this move ’Water Breath Thunder’."

"A moment ago, I only detonated the Profound Water that was circulating through your limbs. Had I chosen to detonate the Water Breath Thunder in your organs, you would have died instantly. Therefore, you have lost this match."

Hong Miao said with a smile.

Upon hearing this, the expressions of all the Spirit Guardians present changed.

That kind of ability...

It was simply impossible to defend against!

So insidious, so unpredictable!

The bloodline and abilities of this generation’s Xuan Clan scion were simply too terrifying.

Once you fell for it, it was like your entire body was rigged with hidden explosives. Your life and death were completely at your opponent’s mercy!

Without prior knowledge of such a bizarre and unpredictable ability, who could possibly be his opponent?

Even with prior knowledge, just defending against it would consume most of an opponent’s energy, and a single careless moment could spell disaster.

"A move like that actually exists? That’s terrifying. If it were me, I’d have no choice but to concede at this point. It’s a shame..."

Ji Yunzhou lamented from below the stage.

"A shame he used that move on the wrong person."

Jiang Jiushan said with a smile, shaking his head.

「On the stage.」

’His ability can actually spread into my body.’

At that moment, Zhou Yuanjue couldn’t help but feel a flicker of admiration for Hong Miao’s ability.

Hong Miao truly possessed a rare and powerful Talent.

He had been born at the finish line for most people, possessing abilities that ordinary individuals could never obtain no matter how hard they tried.

People are not born equal; inherent hierarchies exist from birth.

But one’s station at birth doesn’t decide everything!

"A pity. Such a pity. If your opponent weren’t me, you would have already won with that move."

Zhou Yuanjue lamented, looking up at the sky. The Moon Pool had gathered the moonlight, leaving the sky clear and the constellations brilliant.

"You’re still going to resist, even now? Once I fully activate the Water Breath Thunder, you know what will happen to you, don’t you? Have you thought this through?"

Hearing Zhou Yuanjue’s words, the smile on Hong Miao’s face gradually vanished.

"It’s fine. Use it."

Zhou Yuanjue said calmly. Just then, a silver light flashed in his eyes. In the sky, six stars suddenly flared, their silver light converging and casting down upon him.

Bathed in the silver light, specks of silver starfire began to appear around his body.

At the same time, a blazing red glow also began to spread. It mixed with the silver starfire, expanding violently as if from a chemical reaction.

An immensely powerful aura rippled outward. The hairs on Hong Miao’s body stood on end, and the color drained from his face.

The red light, mixed with silver Star Points, expanded wildly, twisting in the air as a terrifying Mind Dharma Form began to take shape.

"Since you insist, don’t blame me for being ruthless!"

Hong Miao said in a low voice, a strange light flashing in his eyes as he fully manipulated his Talent Magnetic Field, taking control of the microscopic Profound Water that had seeped into Zhou Yuanjue’s body.

DETONATE!!!

PFFT! PFFT! PFFT!!

In an instant, the microscopic Profound Water detonated all throughout Zhou Yuanjue’s body, causing immense damage. Countless pinprick-sized holes appeared on his skin, spraying blood everywhere.

In an instant, his internal organs and major blood vessels were riddled with holes by the Water Breath Thunder. An ordinary person would have died on the spot.

The horrific injuries made the surrounding Spirit Guardians’ faces twitch in shock.

’This could be fatal.’

SCREEECH!!

Just then, the Mind Dharma Form behind Zhou Yuanjue finally manifested completely, letting out a piercing cry.

It had a serpentine neck, a silver crown, and elegant tail plumes. Its body was densely studded with silver Star Points, and as it beat its wings, it looked ethereal and dreamlike.

Southern Dipper Star Fire!!

Yin Yang Life and Death!!

His bodily functions, like those of a Divine Being, were completely activated. Silver starfire blazed over his wounds as Life Energy flooded out, repairing his injuries at a jaw-droppingly terrifying speed.

This was a terrifying power capable of reattaching severed limbs in an instant. As long as he wasn’t killed instantly or his spine and brain weren’t critically damaged, any other wound was merely a minor injury to Zhou Yuanjue!

Anyone else would have long since been defeated by the terrifying power of the Water Breath Thunder. Unfortunately for Hong Miao, his opponent was Zhou Yuanjue.

STEP. STEP. STEP.

Zhou Yuanjue walked slowly toward Hong Miao. As everyone watched, the countless holes covering his body healed completely within seconds. The horrific internal injuries seemed to have no effect on him whatsoever.

’That regeneration speed... is that not some terrifying Bloodline ability?!’

The jaws of the Spirit Guardians present dropped in astonishment.

"I’ve seen your move. If you don’t have any other trump cards, then this match ends here."

Zhou Yuanjue said slowly as the Starlight Phoenix behind him beat its wings, its terrifying magnetic field spreading out like a storm.

The pressure was so great that it even caused the Celestial Phenomenon in the sky to change.

The clouds grew heavy, and a strong wind began to whip around them.

’A change in the Celestial Phenomenon...’

’The power he’s releasing has actually reached the Celestial Level?!!’

’How old is he?!’

Yu Guanhai’s eye twitched violently as he watched.

’I thought his strength was absurd the last time we met, but how much time has passed since then...?’

Meanwhile, under that immense pressure, Hong Miao’s expression had also turned extremely grim.

’The Water Breath Thunder had no effect at all. Is he immortal?’

’Celestial Level...’

’Looks like I have no choice but to fight him head-on. With the protection of the Jade and Glaze Liquid and the terrifying power of my Profound Water, I won’t necessarily be weaker than him!’

HAAH!!

He slammed his hands together in front of his chest. His body instantly shriveled as he squeezed out the maximum amount of Profound Water from within him.

Then, his hands formed a strange Hand Seal. Water vapor from the air gathered above his head, and tiny droplets condensed into countless needles, which in turn formed the shape of a bird, like a Divine Bird appearing and disappearing amidst the clouds.

BOOM!!

Just then, Zhou Yuanjue’s figure vanished. A scalp-numbing crack echoed from his bones as he exploded forward, breaking the sound barrier. The Starlight Phoenix raised its long neck and lunged.

Limiters released, full power unleashed!!

Yin Yang Soaring!!

At the same time, Hong Miao also manipulated the bird formed from countless tiny water needles, sending it to meet Zhou Yuanjue’s attack.

Profound Water·Lark!!

The Starlight Phoenix and the blue Profound Water Lark collided violently.

A clash of two birds!

It was an unexpectedly shocking spectacle.

The two sides were locked in a brief stalemate!

The Profound Water Needles possessed extreme piercing power. Countless needles penetrated Zhou Yuanjue’s massive magnetic field, continuously punching rows of bloody holes in his body.

However, he had already gauged the destructive power of the Profound Water in their earlier exchange. He knew that while the needles could penetrate his fully amplified magnetic field, they couldn’t cause any fundamental damage to him in his dual state of Southern Dipper Star Fire and Life and Death, not with his astonishing Recovery Ability!

This was the source of his confidence in this head-on clash!

Zhou Yuanjue took the endless barrage of water needles with his own body, powering through the entire assault. His blood-soaked hand broke through the blue Lark’s blockade and reached Hong Miao, and he thrust his palm forward.

BOOM!!!

A violent explosion erupted in mid-air. The immense power struck Hong Miao’s body, and the fluid layer of the Jade and Glaze Liquid activated instantly.

The stronger the attack, the stronger the defense!

But even that defense had its limits!!

And at this moment, Zhou Yuanjue’s Attack Power had already surpassed the limits of what the Jade and Glaze Liquid could withstand.

WHAM!!

Under the immense force, Hong Miao’s body was sent flying backward like a cannonball, tumbling across the ground without stopping.

Brute force trumps all techniques!

This was an absolute rout, achieved through pure power!!

Once, limited by his Physical Talent, Zhou Yuanjue could only rely on skill to face his enemies. But now, having broken through his limits, he possessed the means to crush any powerful foe with sheer strength!!

Through his own efforts, his power had long since surpassed that of any Bloodline!!