"Oh, so I was forced to activate the Divine Bloodline? This kid Ren Pingsheng has some strange abilities. His cultivation level is clearly not high, and his understanding of Profound Meaning is also lacking, yet his fusion of Artistic Conception is terrifying. He will likely become a prominent figure in the future!"
On the high platform, Night Sky Bright looked calmly at everything happening in the Arena and murmured to himself. He observed everything clearly and was somewhat surprised that Zhuge Changtian had activated his Divine Bloodline. He initially thought that Zhuge's own strength was sufficient to handle everything, but he did not expect to be pushed to this extent.
He was even more astonished by Ren Pingsheng, a bizarre genius who had made significant gains in the fusion of Artistic Conception, someone he had not heard of before.
The reason he described him as bizarre was that, in his view, geniuses at Ren Pingsheng's cultivation stage should primarily focus on enhancing their understanding of Profound Meaning to quickly break through to the King Level Boundary. When it comes to battles at the King Level Boundary, reliance on Profound Meaning is paramount.
While the fusion of Artistic Conception can temporarily boost one's strength, it is not a long-term solution. One must understand that a mastery of 10% Profound Meaning is equivalent to 30% of Artistic Conception; if one were to compare simply by quantity, it would be akin to perfectly fusing three types of Artistic Conception, which is not something easily achieved. Even with exceptional talent, it requires a significant amount of time.
What about when one reaches 20% or 30% mastery? How many types of Artistic Conception would one need to fuse then? Therefore, in his opinion, quickly evolving one's essence and wholeheartedly comprehending is most important; the methods of fusing Artistic Conception are ultimately just temporary measures and cannot last.
As for Zhuge Changtian's sudden outburst, his terrifying momentum shocked even those ranked in the top ten; they were momentarily stunned. His aura had far surpassed theirs. It felt as if they were facing a King Level Boundary expert; although there was still a considerable gap, that was the impression it left.
"This... could this be Zhuge Changtian's true power?" Yin Wuying exclaimed in shock. He seemed greatly affected.
He had always regarded Zhuge Changtian as a rival. However, this sudden turn of events made him feel like a clown who had never been taken seriously; he had never forced Zhuge Changtian to reveal his true strength.
"No way, this must be... the Divine Bloodline!" Tang Sheng said with a somewhat shaken expression. Initially uncertain, he observed carefully for a while before speaking up in astonishment.
"What? The Divine Bloodline? Zhuge Changtian actually possesses the Divine Bloodline?" As soon as he said this, others looked over in shock, questioning in disbelief.
"It can't be wrong; it's definitely the Divine Bloodline. I've heard that this bloodline can instantly double a person's strength. I’ve only heard about it before; this is my first time witnessing it."
"Divine Bloodline? If that's the case, among the younger generation, isn't he invincible? Who could possibly be his opponent?"
"Indeed, there are rumors that geniuses with the Divine Bloodline are invincible among their peers. Only those with the same Divine Bloodline can contend against them," Tang Sheng said regretfully.
"An invincible existence? Then this match has no meaning at all." They spoke with both envy and helplessness. For something as unattainable as the Divine Bloodline, they could only lament their fate. Although unwilling, they could only extinguish their thoughts of competing with Zhuge Changtian.
The one feeling the pressure most intensely was Ren Pingsheng. Positioned at the center and overwhelmed by an aura close to that of a King-Level Expert, his face turned pale and cold sweat poured down as he continued to retreat.
At this moment, Zhuge Changtian's eyes turned golden, and a mark resembling the sun appeared on his forehead. He was enveloped in a golden aura, looking incredibly divine. As for the Sword Qi that had previously pressured him, it had long been extinguished by his counterattack.
"You are the first person to push me to this extent, although it is partly due to underestimating you. However, I must say, you are quite impressive. Unfortunately, you can only go this far; you are no longer my opponent. It's best to admit defeat!" Zhuge Changtian said with an indifferent expression.
"I never expected you to possess Divine Bloodline; it truly surprises me," Ren Pingsheng said, his face pale. At this point, he had retreated to the edge of the Arena.
"Oh, I didn't expect you could recognize it; most people wouldn't." Seemingly surprised by Ren Pingsheng's insight, he couldn't help but show a hint of astonishment on his face.
"Hehe, because when I was in the Southern Region, I encountered someone with Divine Bloodline and even fought against them," he said with a somewhat nostalgic expression.
"I didn't expect Divine Bloodline to appear in the Southern Region as well; you should understand the gap in strength now. Just admit defeat; do you really want me to make a move?"
"Is that so? Unfortunately, you'll be disappointed; the Match isn't over yet, so there’s no reason for me to concede. Let's continue!" Ren Pingsheng replied noncommittally.
"Very well, since that's the case, then you can go down! Blazing Sun Like a Prison!" Zhuge Changtian wasted no time and waved his feather fan. The same martial skill he used before was now several times stronger. The entire Arena was enveloped by countless sharp swords, and as they fell, the roar echoed even outside the Heavenly Martial Academy, causing onlookers to stop and imagine the intensity of the battle.
The protective Light Barrier in the Arena trembled violently, seemingly on the verge of shattering when suddenly a brighter Light Barrier deepened. It appeared that the Arena's Light Barrier had multiple levels, and due to the overwhelming power, it had risen another level.
"Cough cough… Is it really not possible?" Ren Pingsheng could only hold on for a breath within the Light Barrier formed by Wind, Cloud, Thunder before it shattered completely, leaving him with several terrifying wounds and blood flowing everywhere.
"Since that's the case, let's fight!" he said somewhat helplessly amidst the deafening roar that no one could hear. His eyes instantly turned blood red, his black hair billowing as countless Demonic Energy swirled around him, drastically changing his aura.
At this moment, he extended his hand, and those falling swords surprisingly could no longer descend before him. It seemed something was blocking their path.
Meanwhile, outside people were still discussing Zhuge Changtian. Few knew the reason behind it; it was all due to Zhuge Changtian's previously hidden strength now being fully unleashed. Looking at Ren Pingsheng buried under swords, everyone felt that the outcome was already decided.
But at that moment, the roaring noise shook the Arena and suddenly fell silent. Countless Demonic Energy surged through and swept across; all the swords vanished without a trace. Only a figure surrounded by Demonic Energy stood in the center of the Arena. With blood-red eyes and flowing long hair set against the backdrop of fierce Demonic Energy, he resembled a demon king descending upon the world.
"I told you I've encountered Divine Bloodline before. It wasn't that I lost; rather, there was no conclusion to our final Battle. I didn't expect to meet another one today; I want to see just how powerful Divine Bloodline truly is," Ren Pingsheng said calmly.
"You..." Zhuge Changtian looked at Ren Pingsheng in astonishment. At this moment, Ren Pingsheng's aura was not any weaker than his own. This left him utterly shocked; after all, he possessed Divine Bloodline—what was Ren Pingsheng? It was something he couldn't comprehend at all.
"Why aren't you making a move? Are you thinking of giving up on this Match?"
"Hmph, although I don't know how this happened, you are still far from making me admit defeat. Solar Break, shatter the heavens!" Upon hearing Ren Pingsheng's words, he immediately composed himself and snorted coldly. With a wave of his feather fan, a light beam over ten zhang long pierced through the Void, directly turning towards Ren Pingsheng. The terrifying heat made even the distant spectators feel as if they were in a furnace.
"Heavenly Sword Style, slash! Slash! Slash!" Ren Pingsheng wielded the Windscar Sword, striking three times in quick succession. Three strands of Sword Qi were unleashed, barely visible to the naked eye. The light beam emitted a thunderous roar, followed by three consecutive booms, before it began to collapse entirely.
"Solar Burial!" Zhuge Changtian narrowed his eyes, his aura fluctuating continuously. Countless rays of sunlight began to dance; whether it was an illusion or not, even the sun in the sky seemed to shine a little brighter. These rays of sunlight flowed like waves, covering the sky and distorting the Void. Even the divine sense probing forward was completely devoured.
"Hmph, our strengths are now equal; there is no difference from before. You couldn't block my sword then, and you still can't block it now! Wind and Cloud One Sword, slash!" Ren Pingsheng shouted coldly. The Windscar Sword spun around and slashed downwards, causing winds to rise and clouds to swirl in the high sky, even partially obscuring the sun's light.
The Sword Light flashed by, leaving only a long crack in the Void. In an instant, it reached Zhuge Changtian's front, an overwhelming sharpness radiating outwards, covering the entire Tianwu Square. Nearby warriors felt a chill run down their spines as a sudden coolness enveloped them. Some even bore small cuts on their faces, causing them to gasp in shock.
"Ah, Blazing Sun Like a Prison, shatter it for me!" Anticipating that Ren Pingsheng would unleash this sword strike, Zhuge Changtian reacted even faster. As soon as Ren Pingsheng slashed out, countless swords formed from condensed sunlight surged forth, thousands upon thousands blocking the path of the Sword Light.
"Boom... Boom..." The collision was intense as countless swords rushed forward one after another. Unfortunately, many that got too close shattered instantly, yet they showed no fear.
"Ah..." The Sword Qi cut through like a gale; even with the swords obstructing it, its speed remained unaffected as it broke through Zhuge Changtian's Light Barrier, striking his left shoulder.
He had already attempted to evade but did not expect so many swords would fail to block even a fraction of it; thus, he was still hit. Blood stained his robe, making it glaringly conspicuous.
"How could I lose? Kill!" Stopping his movement, he shouted loudly and dashed forward with countless swords of condensed sunlight following behind him.
As he approached Ren Pingsheng, every wave of his hand sent numerous swords darting through the air, tearing apart the Void with terrifying momentum as they descended. Meanwhile, Ren Pingsheng dodged while wielding the Windscar Sword, unleashing countless strands of Demonic Energy. Not only did he block the attacks, but he also continuously counterattacked.
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