Villain : After Slacking Off, The Protagonist Collapse-Chapter 251

Chapter 251

Buzz!

An immense, overwhelming power spread out, instantly partitioning the space around them. Countless voids emerged, stacking like mountains, separating them by an unimaginable distance as if spanning countless worlds.

An invisible void enshrouded the two, forming a unique battlefield. To the outside, if they were to clash, the entire ancient city would likely be shattered, its destruction leaving a profound impact.

“Die!” Ye Qing’s face was as cold as ice, exuding a chilling, bone-deep frost that made others shudder. Endless divine power surged forth from within him, a terrifying aura like crashing waves engulfing everything.

Brilliant divine light illuminated the heavens, covering the entire world. Bathed in this divine radiance, Ye Qing appeared like a wrathful demon god, exuding an intense killing intent.

Hum!

A streak of cold radiance descended, akin to a cascading Milky Way, surging with vast, boundless momentum. The immense divine might suppressed everything, causing the void to shatter like mirrors, leaving the world in darkness, as though an eternal night had fallen.

In the face of this overwhelming power, Yan Ruyu’s demeanor shifted; her expression grew frosty, her long hair billowed, and her flowing robe fluttered, bathed in divine light.

She exuded the aura of an unparalleled empress—peerless, awe-inspiring. With one hand, she formed a seal, and two streams of black and white divine light surged forth like dragons, coalescing above her into a grand vessel of Dao.

Yin and Yang energy cascaded down, filling the atmosphere with boundless vitality.

The black and white divine light surged like a river, resembling an indestructible true dragon that roared across the heavens, swallowing all directions.

Boom!

When the two collided, it was like needle meeting needlepoint. The clash erupted with a terrifying roar, sending shockwaves that shattered the surrounding void, even destabilizing the voids consolidated by other powerful experts.

The heavens roared, and the earth trembled. It was as if the entire world was on the brink of annihilation, the ground shaking and mountains quaking.

The intensity of their clash struck terror in the hearts of every living being within the ancient city. Could the aftermath of this battle truly be this overwhelming?

The void held together by Saint-level experts was obliterated in mere moments! This level of power was comparable to that of a Saint.

That Ye Qing possessed such power came as no surprise to those around him. He had once been one of the three top talents among the human race, and while he had flaws in other areas, no one could deny his exceptional talent and combat strength.

But when had Yan Ruyu become this strong?

In the past, Yan Ruyu’s reputation in the Eastern Wilderness largely stemmed from her beauty, which captivated the world, coupled with her affiliation with the All Pleasure Sect that drew the attention of countless old lechers.

Although her talent was exceptional, it was considered significantly lesser than Ye Qing’s, akin to the difference between heaven and earth.

Ye Qing was a supreme figure within the Nine Heavens Realm, standing atop all the young talents, with only a handful across all races who could match him.

Yan Ruyu, on the other hand, was not the same. Even within the Eastern Wilderness, there were many who could rival her; the gap between them was as vast as the difference between dim starlight and the radiant sun and moon.

Thus, very few regarded Yan Ruyu as a supreme prodigy, let alone comparable to the inheritors of immortal sects. But now, everyone was forced to reassess her.

Even someone as powerful as Ye Qing couldn’t gain any advantage over Yan Ruyu. For the moment, they seemed evenly matched, neither able to claim victory.

This meant Yan Ruyu had fully earned her place among the ranks of the unparalleled prodigies!

“Why is Yan Ruyu such a monster?” Jin Changhe’s previously amused expression froze upon witnessing her remarkable strength.

As an elite among his peers, he understood better than most just how extraordinary these two were. Even he lacked the confidence to defeat either one.

Ye Qing was understandable; he had been touted as one of the three supreme prodigies of the human race, bearing such capabilities was only natural.

After all, the Holy Son of Primordial Holy Land had overshadowed countless others, dominating his generation. Qin Ershi, with his innate gifts, ranked among the top, close to the Huang Qingtian, and only slightly behind Bai Chen. Jiang Chen, however, was no longer in their league.

Everyone knew Jiang Chen was already invincible among his peers in this era, facing opponents from the previous generation, and even beyond.

Ye Qing’s strength could be accepted. But how could Yan Ruyu, a mere follower, possess such power? Jin Changhe felt an uncomfortable numbness.

“Even I cannot easily defeat Yan Ruyu!” Bai Chen abruptly stood up, his gaze flickering with a hint of surprise.

Even someone as powerful as he felt an intense pressure from Yan Ruyu. This woman, who once captivated the world with her beauty, was definitely not a mere decorative vase.

“No wonder Jiang Chen let her make a move—he’s using Ye Qing as a whetstone for Yan Ruyu!”

Huang Qingtian folded his arms across his chest, his expression calm, with only a faint ripple of emotion.

While he wasn’t as astonished as the others, he couldn’t help but be moved by Yan Ruyu’s strength, finding her power surprisingly formidable. Yet, with a state of mind unlike ordinary people, he quickly regained composure, comprehending Jiang Chen’s intentions.

“A whetstone?”

The young elites of the ancient imperial clans around him were stunned. Wasn’t this too much? Ye Qing was one of the few young supremes, yet to use him as a whetstone—weren’t they worried that this might break him, leaving him defeated and unable to rise again?

“Isn’t the Holy Master of Primordial Holy Land concerned that Ye Qing might go too far and shatter Yan Ruyu’s Dao Heart?”

“And in such an intense, almost life-and-death atmosphere?” The Vermillion Bird Saintess couldn’t help but speak up, baffled by this choice of a supreme prodigy as a mere grinding stone in such a fierce confrontation.

“Why worry? Yan Ruyu is not weaker than her opponent, and Jiang Chen knows this well. In fact, she might even be superior.”

“What she lacks is experience, preventing her from fully unleashing her combat potential. To reach her full power, she needs a fierce battle to truly grasp her strength.”

“It’s clear that Yan Ruyu lacks such experiences. She doesn’t lack talent, nor power, but only a single, intense battle to rapidly refine her strength. To achieve that, her opponent must be exceptionally strong, making Ye Qing a perfect match.”

Huang Qingtian’s face remained calm as he said, “A true strong cultivator rises from countless defeats, ascending ever higher through relentless setbacks. Failure isn’t the end; the real danger lies in failing to rise again afterward.”

“The Ye Family’s strategy here is to defeat the Holy Son of Primordial Holy Land, shattering Jiang Chen’s state of mind to a point of no return, preventing his recovery.”

“However, they’ve underestimated the Holy Son of Primordial Holy Land. A single defeat won’t hold sway over him, and in any case, they won’t manage to defeat him.”