After a fierce exchange, all their injuries recovered in an instant!

There was Zhou Yuanjue, whose body’s self-repair abilities were astounding thanks to his Southern Dipper Immortal Seat and Yin-Yang Life and Death State.

And then there was the terrifying monster Yuan Luàn, whose special Magnetic Field Ability allowed his cells to proliferate endlessly, making him nearly immortal.

This was a showdown between two immortals!!

Boku was also stunned by the abilities Zhou Yuanjue displayed.

Incomparably immense power, a robust Recovery Ability on par with the monster across from him, and a true limit that was impossible to discern.

’Is this a Martial Artist from Donghua?’

"Cell proliferation, just like cancer... So that’s how it is?"

Zhou Yuanjue stared at Yuan Luàn’s newly repaired body, a look of understanding in his eyes.

Based on the intelligence reports and their recent violent clash, he had already grasped the general characteristics of his opponent’s abilities.

The source of his opponent’s Recovery Ability was his extremely potent cellular activity and division.

To a certain extent, the essence of most of the cells in his body was different from that of a normal person.

His cells were diseased cells.

Throughout human development, disease has always been by our side, and the consequences of some of these diseases are quite bizarre.

For example, fibrodysplasia ossificans progressiva, which can turn human muscle into bone, or congenital insensitivity to pain, which makes one unable to feel pain.

Even common diseases can produce specific, strange effects on the body due to their mechanisms.

For example, a fever raises body temperature, AIDS destroys the immune system, and cancer cells can proliferate indefinitely.

Most of the time, diseases are a disaster for the human body—a great misfortune.

But ultimately, there is only one reason why diseases are destructive to the body.

Their effects are difficult to control.

If these effects could be controlled, diseases would not only cease to be a disaster for humanity but could even become the key to unlocking the body’s potential.

History is full of cases of fighting poison with poison or treating illness with illness. In the medical world, the most classic example is oncolytic virus experiments.

Unfortunately, with current human technology, most diseases cannot be controlled or utilized.

But the man before him was different. His Talent Magnetic Field was likely related to a terrifying disease that could accelerate cell division and proliferation, drastically enhancing bodily functions. At the same time, however, it would rampage like an untamed horse, destroying various organs, significantly altering the body’s form, and plunging those infected into an extremely aggressive, frenzied state.

The infected near Kao San Road were a result of this, with the disease spreading through blood and wounds.

But as the carrier of this disease, Yuan Luàn’s own magnetic field could control these diseased cells, allowing them to exert only their positive effects. As his magnetic field spread, it provided him with immense physical strength, body-shaping abilities, and a nearly immortal body.

This was precisely why he was known as the "Plague of Rebellion" among the Seven Mo Luo.

’However, the Recovery Power granted by this ability must also have a limit.’

As someone who also possessed a nearly Immortal Ability, Zhou Yuanjue had a deeper understanding of the weaknesses of such powers.

One was the amount of Energy reserves in his opponent’s body. Although the virus’s division was uncontrolled, it still required devouring the body’s Energy reserves as a prerequisite. Once those reserves were depleted, no matter how strong the ability, it would be useless.

Another was the limit of his body’s Recovery Power. With this ability, there were essentially no true fatal points on the torso; even a shattered heart could be easily repaired.

However, the brain was the one key point that was currently insurmountable. Based on his own condition, Zhou Yuanjue deduced that if his opponent’s brain were to die, he would likely be unable to maintain his Repair Power, just like himself, and would truly perish.

Before breaking through the second human shackle, the brain remained the greatest weakness and vulnerability for all living beings.

"An ability that uses some special magnetic field and state to accelerate the body’s recovery process? A pity. Your ability can’t compare to mine."

At the same time, through their exchange, Yuan Luàn had also gained some understanding of Zhou Yuanjue’s abilities.

He was also well aware of the weaknesses in Zhou Yuanjue’s abilities and knew that their endurance definitely couldn’t compare to his own.

This was a point Zhou Yuanjue had to admit.

"Don’t worry. It’ll be enough to defeat you."

Zhou Yuanjue took a deep breath, his eyes snapping open.

This time, he held nothing back, unleashing his power completely.

CRACK!! CRACK!!

In this explosive state, his every movement was accompanied by the shattering of bones and tearing of muscles and ligaments where his muscles contracted in unison.

BOOM!!

His figure shot forward like a missile tearing through space.

He violently struck out with the Soaring Seal.

This time, his target was Yuan Luàn’s head!

’If it comes down to just Recovery Ability and endurance, I’m probably no match for a monster with such a freakish ability. Therefore, I can only choose to strike his weak point in the shortest time possible!’

Facing a Seven Mo Luo Level existence, Zhou Yuanjue felt as if he had returned to the time before his Saint Awakening, when his Physical Talent was inferior to others.

But Physical Talent and abilities weren’t everything that decided a battle!!

Endless Soaring!!

RUMBLE RUMBLE RUMBLE!!

Thunder rolled across the sky. Attracted by the expanding magnetic field, it poured down from the dark clouds above.

This scene was perfectly captured by Ford’s camera.

In the globally watched livestream, a shocking scene appeared before everyone’s eyes.

Although the battlefield was obscured by a silver-and-red light, making the specifics of the fight unclear, the change in the Celestial Phenomenon was filmed with perfect clarity.

Countless bolts of lightning rained down on the battlefield. This lightning was shattered by the violently churning silver-and-red light of the magnetic field, splintering into innumerable threads of electricity that scattered in all directions. Several of these threads even leaped across several kilometers, drawn to the lightning rods on the buildings behind Ford and Xinna.

It made everyone feel as if countless lightning bolts were flashing right before their eyes.

"Sh*t!! Sh*t!!"

"What the hell is happening?!!"

"Are we going to die here?!"

Ford and Xinna were so scared they immediately dropped to the ground, covering their heads and screaming to God.

"What is this? Is God angry?!"

"How is lightning being drawn down like that?!"

"Is the streamer okay?!"

"..."

The livestream’s chat exploded with cries of alarm. But the netizens from Donghua seemed to remember something, and a single, unified comment flooded the screen:

"Principal Zhou is Crossing the Tribulation again!!"

"Principal Zhou is Crossing the Tribulation again!!"

"..."

「On the battlefield.」

BANG! BANG! BANG!

Yuan Luàn bent his arms to block his head. Just as Zhou Yuanjue had predicted, his head was indeed his most fatal weakness.

The power Zhou Yuanjue had just unleashed was even greater than before, making it somewhat difficult for him to parry.

’This guy’s burst... it’s almost at the level of a First Generation Elite... but the strength of his second form is probably only at the level of a regular First Generation...’

CRACK! CRACK!!

The sound of bones cracking echoed continuously from his arms. His opponent’s attacks relentlessly and precisely struck the same spot, causing his defense to crumble even faster.

’As expected of someone at the very top of the organization’s potential threat list...’

A dangerous glint flashed in Yuan Luàn’s eyes.

The next moment, he responded in a way that somewhat surprised Zhou Yuanjue.

He suddenly dropped the defense of his arms, allowing Zhou Yuanjue’s attack to drive straight through and strike his head. At the same time, he also swung his arms, striking at Zhou Yuanjue’s torso.

BAM!!

Zhou Yuanjue’s palm struck Yuan Luàn’s head, and at the same time, Yuan Luàn’s arms heavily struck Zhou Yuanjue’s body.

BOOM!!

Propelled by the immense force, both of them were sent flying backward.

The next moment, Zhou Yuanjue stabilized himself and coughed up a mouthful of blood. The horrific injuries at the point of impact began to recover rapidly.

For two people with terrifying recovery abilities, the damage from a blow to the body was far less severe than the damage from a blow to the head.

’In this kind of trade, he’s at a much bigger disadvantage. But since he dared to do it, he must have a reason.’

Then, Zhou Yuanjue frowned slightly. He saw that Yuan Luàn, despite being hit in the head, got back up at almost the same speed he did, seemingly without suffering the expected damage.

The flesh of his Demon Body Form, which was like a helmet, disintegrated. Large chunks of wood-like skin peeled off, revealing Yuan Luàn’s true face.

At this moment, his face was completely smooth, without any hair, and his skin was a terrifying blood-red.

"Immortal bird Zhou Yuanjue..."

A ferocious smile spread across Yuan Luàn’s lips. His hand shot to his waist, instantly opening the special pouch that had remained undamaged throughout the intense battle. With two fingers, he pinched out a large amount of colorful Sugar Beans and tossed them into his mouth.

’If the second form isn’t enough, then I’ll use the third form!!’

The colorful Sugar Beans were not ordinary candy. They were special items that Yuan Luàn had created by combining his own abilities with modern technology.

These Sugar Beans contained high-concentration viral cell progenitors that he had extracted from his body using a special method, combined with a large amount of highly concentrated nutritional supplements.

If an ordinary person were to swallow these Sugar Beans, the high-concentration viral cell progenitors within would rapidly activate. At the same time, the vast amount of concentrated nutrients they contained would quickly promote viral proliferation, causing the person to rapidly mutate into a terrifying Rebellion Demon Fiend in an extremely short time.

This was also why the little boy who had swallowed the Sugar Beans, despite being so weak, had been able to undergo such a terrifying mutation so quickly.

But if Yuan Luàn himself swallowed these Sugar Beans, the concentration and strength of the viral cells in his body would increase dramatically, and the Energy contained within the beans would provide him with a massive supplement.

The number of Sugar Beans he swallowed was almost directly correlated to how much power he was about to unleash.

This time, he was preparing to push his abilities to their absolute limit, allowing his body to ascend to its third form.

The Body of Insurrection.