Chapter 1255: The Wan Yu Tower’s Rankings (2)

Wu Yuan's heart skipped a beat, instantly growing vigilant.

An even stronger ultimate technique? In Wu Yuan's estimation, True Saint Yan Huo's ultimate technique already stood at the pinnacle of the True Saint level.

Yet this wasn’t his strongest move?

At that moment, the group of True Saints observing from the Immortal Court Voidrealm gasped in collective shock.

"An even stronger ultimate move?"

"This is—"

"True Saint Yan Huo has advanced even further?" These True Saints, already astonished by Wu Yuan's seemingly impenetrable physical defense, had abandoned any notion of defeating him.

Now, they all watched the light screen with mounting excitement.

A new ultimate move created by True Saint Yan Huo, who already ranked twelfth on the True Saint Rankings...How devastating would it be?

The strongest ultimate move?

Standing unobtrusively in a corner of the voidrealm, the eyes of True Saint Qing Yan's avatar flashed with recognition as he contemplated a possibility.

"Originally, I had reserved this move for True Saint Qi Guang," True Saint Yan Huo stated calmly. "However, in my assessment, you pose an even greater threat, worthy of witnessing its power.

"If you can withstand this attack unscathed, then I truly cannot defeat you."

As his final word fell, the void seemed to hold its breath.

Boom! Boom!

True Saint Yan Huo attacked once more. His nine arms moved in perfect harmony, wielding nine staves that danced through the air, forming nine beautiful, dazzling rings of self-created Dao radiance in the emptiness around them.

Rumble~

The fire domain that had previously spread across tens of millions of li now surged inward, pouring into the nine staves, empowering his aura and power to heights beyond comprehension.

In that singular moment, it seemed as though True Saint Yan Huo himself ceased to exist, leaving only those nine eternal fire staves suspended in the void!

Fire! Golden light!

"This move is called Fire Universe!" True Saint Yan Huo's voice resonated as if from beyond the heavens, his form appearing to exist in another universe entirely.

Everything happened in a single moment.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

The nine staves converged, forming a beam of fiery golden light. The flames stretched millions of li across the void, towering in space one moment and striking toward Wu Yuan the next.

In this breathtaking instant, all other things in existence seemed to pale in comparison to this beam of fiery golden light.

Fire Universe?

Wu Yuan held his breath.

In a flash of memory, he recalled the ultimate technique that True Saint Tian Chan had used over a hundred million years ago. The sensation was disturbingly similar.

However, True Saint Tian Chan's attack had covered an extremely large area, and its raw power had been a fraction greater. True Saint Yan Huo's ultimate technique was more condensed, concentrated into a single point.

This made the power of this move unimaginably destructive.

I must withstand it! Abyss!

Wu Yuan's Dao Heart and willpower, refined by the Primordium's baptism through hundreds of millions of years, were incredibly resilient. He was no longer the same as back then.

Even though True Saint Yan Huo's strength exceeded expectations, Wu Yuan maintained his confidence.

Boom!

In an instant, countless black lights erupted from the void surrounding Wu Yuan, his massive form transforming into a dark, all-consuming abyss.

This was the defensive ultimate technique Wu Yuan had created long ago, Domain of the Abyss. Over hundreds of millions of years, Wu Yuan had advanced this technique to the True Saint level, making it a purely defensive ultimate move of incredible power.

Simultaneously, Wu Yuan tightly gripped his nine battle sabers, fiercely slashing outward in a coordinated counter-attack.

Two ultimate techniques were unleashed simultaneously.

Boom!

The beam of fiery golden light cut through the dim void like a cosmic scalpel, instantly breaching layers of black light and striking Wu Yuan's swinging sabers with such force that he nearly lost his grip on the weapons.

Terrifying shock waves rippled outward, sending Wu Yuan hurtling backward through space.

After being weakened twice, the power of the fiery golden light had diminished by more than half, but it remained ferocious as it slammed into Wu Yuan's chest, driving him backward continuously.

This impact sent Wu Yuan flying back tens of millions of li. He felt his divine body violently convulsing against the assault.

Even the Robe of Creation couldn't completely nullify the impact of this ultimate move.

This was no longer merely a disadvantageous position—it was a purely one-sided battle.

My Eternal Psyche actually developed a tiny crack?

Wu Yuan realized with shock. He hadn't expected a single attack to injure him, however slightly.

What a terrifying technique this was.

Even I sustained damage?

Wu Yuan thought grimly.

If True Saint Mu Jiang or the others faced this, I fear one or two strikes would be enough to shatter their Eternal Psyches entirely, leading to their demise.

Within Wu Yuan's ether body, his Eternal Psyche connected to his distant Saint Realm. Immediately, the essence began to circulate, and vast amounts of Saint Realm essence poured into his Eternal Psyche, instantly repairing the tiny crack.

Damage to the Eternal Psyche could be healed. The stronger one's Saint Realm essence, the stronger the Eternal Psyche it nurtured.

The strength of Wu Yuan's Saint Realm essence far surpassed that of other True Saints, giving him a terrifyingly powerful recovery ability.

In the future, if Wu Yuan's Eternal Realm were to merge with the universe's essence, the durability and recovery speed of his Eternal Psyche would be enough to make ordinary Dao Zenithels despair.

This was also the reason why Great Emperor Yan Tuo's reputation inspired such awe throughout the cosmic sea.

Finally, the chaos settled.

"Haha! Impressive! Truly impressive!" Wu Yuan laughed heartily. "As expected of True Saint Yan Huo's ultimate move. Among all the True Saint ultimate moves I've witnessed, this one easily ranks second."

His voice carried calm confidence. "It's a pity it still falls somewhat short of taking my life."

True Saint Yan Huo stared intently at Wu Yuan, falling into contemplative silence.

In his perception, although Wu Yuan's vital aura had shifted slightly, he appeared fundamentally uninjured, with only some ether being consumed... Meanwhile, True Saint Yan Huo's own mana reserves had been heavily depleted after unleashing such a powerful ultimate move.

In other words, this attack, while completely overwhelming Wu Yuan and temporarily suppressing him, hadn't actually inflicted meaningful damage. How could he continue fighting under such circumstances?

I'm not particularly skilled at restraining opponents.

True Saint Yan Huo mused.

He frowned, calculating possibilities.

Though Qing Yan is on his way, it will take at least a thousand years for him to arrive. By then, Wu Yuan will have long escaped.

True Saint Yan Huo understood the bitter truth—defeating Wu Yuan posed little challenge, but killing him? That would be nearly impossible. The opponent's physical defense wasn't merely strong; "ridiculous" scarcely captured its true nature.

"Your battle armor," True Saint Yan Huo's voice thundered across the void, "is it a Chaos Treasure?"

The question hung between them, though he had already formed his conclusion. Nothing else could explain such absurd defensive power.

Wu Yuan's lips curled into a cryptic smile. "If you think it is, then it is," he replied, neither confirming nor denying the assumption.

Boom!

Without warning, True Saint Yan Huo retracted his nine gleaming staves. Then, he transformed into a dazzling streak of light and vanished into the distance. His departure was as decisive as a blade stroke—clean, immediate, and without hesitation.

Leaving already?

Wu Yuan muttered to himself, shaking his head.

I hadn't even fought to my heart's content. What a shame. If this True Saint Yan Huo had been willing to unleash a few more of those ultimate moves, perhaps it could have helped me take the third step even faster.

A hundred million years of solitary cultivation paled against a single life-or-death battle. In mortal combat, one could sense the radiance of another's self-created Dao in action, feeling the flaws in one's own techniques. This was the true path to mastery. Isolated cultivation behind closed doors would never yield such insights.

This understanding had drawn Wu Yuan to the Nine Chaos Voids, where the most elite True Saints in the cosmic sea gathered. Here, they could clash against true rivals, honing themselves against worthy opponents.

This True Saint Yan Huo.

Wu Yuan thought, analyzing his recent opponent.

In terms of Dao cultivation level, he approaches True Saint Tian Chan. He possesses the potential to become a Dao Zenithel someday. If he obtained an offensive Chaos Treasure, he'd truly have a chance at ranking among the top five of the True Saint Rankings.

From Wu Yuan's knowledge, those at the top of the True Saint Rankings all possessed Chaos Treasures. Combined with their extraordinarily high Dao cultivation levels, their strength, while not quite reaching the Threshold Dao Zenithel level, was very close.

I remain somewhat inferior to them.

Wu Yuan acknowledged with a clear-eyed assessment.

However, relying on my defensive capabilities, I can at least stand among the top tier of True Saints in the cosmic sea.

His confidence stemmed not from arrogance, but calculation.

Once I take the third step of my self-created Dao, I'll definitely be able to defeat them.

Whoosh!

Wu Yuan transformed into a silver streak of light, cutting through the void.

After this battle, the highest echelons of the Immortal Court seemed to recognize the futility of their efforts. The forces they could mobilize were simply incapable of dealing with Wu Yuan. Consequently, he encountered no significant obstacles as he departed the vicinity of Twin Purple Mountain.

...

Wu Yuan's succession of battles against the various Saints of the Immortal Court near Twin Purple Mountain was impossible to keep secret. News rippled across the cosmic sea like waves across a still pond.

It wasn't that the Immortal Court actively disseminated the information; rather, too many True Saints had observed the confrontations from afar. Additionally, True Saint Mu Jiang's demise was impossible to conceal.

"Wu Yuan's true self has appeared in the Ninth Chaos Void."

"First, he killed True Saint Mu Jiang, then single-handedly suppressed three True Saints of the Immortal Court."

𝗳𝚛𝚎𝚎𝘄𝕖𝕓𝕟𝕠𝚟𝚎𝕝.𝗰𝕠𝐦

"In the final battle, he fought True Saint Yan Huo to a standstill, ultimately forcing True Saint Yan Huo to retreat reluctantly."

These three revelations struck like successive thunderbolts, sweeping across the cosmic sea to various major powers. All factions reacted with stunned disbelief, especially after learning the specific details of the confrontations.

"True Saint Yan Huo unleashed a new ultimate move that could propel him into the top ten of the True Saint Rankings. Yet he still couldn't overcome Wu Yuan?"

"Wu Yuan is suspected to possess Chaos Treasure battle armor, with physical defense beyond comprehension."

This flood of information left various factions astounded.

In terms of attack power, Wu Yuan only ranked within the top hundred of the True Saint Rankings. Yet his domain mastery and movement techniques proved extraordinary.

Most significantly, his physical defense ranked among the highest in the cosmic sea, potentially in the top ten or even top five. Who could possibly kill him?

"No wonder he dared to send his true self into the Nine Chaos Voids. Truly impressive!"

"If I possessed Chaos Treasure battle armor, my physical defense would be equally formidable."

"Nonsense. Chaos Treasures are powerful, but everything depends on the wielder. How could a Standard True Saint like you compare to True Saint Wu Yuan?"

"Wu Yuan himself can stand firmly in the top hundred of the True Saint Rankings through skill alone."

"Worthy of being the new Dao Master."

True Saints from various factions sighed in admiration. Though shocked by Wu Yuan's strength, they didn't find it entirely surprising. Given the talent Wu Yuan had demonstrated previously, his eventual advancement to Dao Zenithel seemed inevitable.

Yet the speed of Wu Yuan's progression had indeed exceeded all expectations, leaving even the most ancient beings astounded.

...

News of these battles quickly reached the Eldritch Court, spreading among its True Saints like a fever.

"What?"

"True Saint Wu Yuan ventured to the Ninth Chaos Void? He immediately invaded Twin Purple Mountain?"

"And he even slew True Saint Mu Jiang?"

The Eldritch Court True Saints reacted with collective shock. Most astonished were those guarding the Ninth Chaos Void, who felt profound admiration for Wu Yuan's audacity. To enter an enemy stronghold alone, not only killing a True Saint but returning unscathed—what a glorious feat!

Of course, they remained unaware that Wu Yuan's entry into Twin Purple Mountain had been unintentional; he hadn't initially planned such a reckless incursion.

True Saint Qi Guang marveled upon receiving the news.

Brother Wu Yuan has become so formidable that even True Saint Yan Huo couldn't overcome him?

He smiled wryly, shaking his head.

I fear that after this battle, his ranking will surpass mine.

How laughable that I previously offered to aid him if he encountered danger.

Despite his self-deprecating thoughts, True Saint Qi Guang felt genuine delight. With Wu Yuan's arrival in the Ninth Chaos Void, his own burden would lighten considerably.

Not long after, the rankings were updated.

True Saint Yan Huo now ranks ninth, entering the top ten for the first time.

True Saint Wu Yuan ranks fifteenth?

True Saint Qi Guang perceived the changes on the Eternal Register. He had originally ranked sixteenth but now found himself in seventeenth place.

Wan Yu Tower updated the True Saint Rankings with remarkable speed, typically immediately following significant battles.

To break into the top twenty of the True Saint Rankings in just one battle.

True Saint Qi Guang marveled.

This must be unprecedented since the Primordium, right?

...

In the void, Wu Yuan traveled at tremendous speed.

So many come to congratulate me.

He observed with mild amusement.

Many Eldritch Court True Saints who previously ignored my existence have suddenly discovered the urgency to pay their respects.

A slight smile played across his lips.

Wu Yuan could perceive the rankings on the Eternal Register, so he naturally knew of his new position.

Fifteenth place? To be honest, Wu Yuan considered this slightly higher than deserved. After all, regarding offensive capabilities, he estimated his true ranking around fiftieth place.

The fact that he ranked so high stemmed primarily from his extraordinary physical defense, which bordered on the miraculous.

It's just a ranking anyway.

Wu Yuan thought, unconcerned.

Once I redeem an offensive Chaos Treasure, I'll truly be able to live up to this position.

Wu Yuan flew swiftly toward the Eldritch Court's main camp in the Ninth Chaos Void.

After three thousand years of uninterrupted travel, Wu Yuan finally arrived at his destination.