Boom!

The newcomer's form towered ten thousand zhangs tall, already unleashing a grand ether art and supreme burst secret art. His aura was vast and his flight speed terrifying, far surpassing the other geniuses in the area.

"It's Xuan Rong."

"Xuan Rong of the Eldritch Court."

"It's him!"

"A Supreme Genius, flee quickly." These observing geniuses fled to one side.

Among these dozen or so geniuses, the most formidable only had Dao comprehension reaching the late-stage Astral Monarch level.

Whether compared to that mysterious genius who could cross into a higher spatial dimension, or the Supreme Genius Xuan Rong, their strength fell far short. Clearly, a great battle was about to erupt over this Space divine sword.

"The treasure is mine!" Xuan Rong took a step forward, his powerful aura causing the lake waters to ripple as he rapidly approached the vortex.

Not far away, the layer of mist surrounding the divine sword had already grown thin. Obviously, the Space divine sword was very close to emerging.

As one of the newly qualified Supreme Geniuses of the Eldritch Court, Xuan Rong's reputation was immense. Perhaps he couldn't compare to top-tier geniuses like Zhu Shan, Li Guang, Inconstance and others. But every single Supreme Genius was an incomparable monstrous prodigy.

"Stop, Xuan Rong. I arrived first." An icy voice echoed through the void. A hazy white-robed figure appeared, his form ethereal as if existing in another spacetime.

"It's Ming Jian!"

"So it's Ming Jian, when did he arrive in our Divine Domain World?"

"Not sure."

"Ming Jian? It's said his true self and mana body usually roam together. He's encountered Supreme Geniuses multiple times before and showed no fear. Most Supreme Geniuses probably wouldn't want to provoke him. Though he may not appear to be a Supreme Genius himself, his deterrent power is no weaker than one."

"Neither are easy to deal with."

"In direct combat, Ming Jian should be somewhat weaker." The observing geniuses muttered among themselves while retreating even further away.

They all understood that once these two super geniuses clashed, just the battle's aftershocks could injure or even kill them. However, they were unwilling to leave, wanting to witness the clash between Xuan Rong and Ming Jian.

Two figures stood tall in the void. Xuan Rong's form towered at ten thousand zhangs, while Ming Jian's figure was tiny in comparison, forming a stark contrast.

However, if one observed from the perspective of their vital auras, one would sense that both participants exuded extremely vigorous vital auras, the pressure fearsome enough to make these ordinary geniuses tremble.

"Ming Jian, so it's you?" Xuan Rong's voice boomed. "If you had already obtained the treasure, I couldn't do anything about it, but now that it hasn't emerged yet, you can't protect it." He was quite confident.

"Xuan Rong, I've crossed paths with many Supreme Geniuses, but your strength is on the weaker side." Wu Yuan's voice was calm, resonating through heaven and earth: "You're truly no match for me. I shall warn you once more, leave while you can. Once we fight, don't blame me for showing no mercy."

Wu Yuan wore a faint smile.

Xuan Rong? As a top genius from the Ling Jiang Saintdom of the Eldritch Court, his strength was impressive, and he could even be considered good friends with Wu Yuan's body refiner self.

However, this was Wu Yuan’s qi refiner self, representing the Taiyuan Divine Court faction. Naturally he wouldn't be too courteous. If Xuan Rong truly wanted to compete, Wu Yuan wouldn't mind killing him, after all only his ether body would die, it wouldn’t harm his true self. It would also serve as a wake-up call.

Though, if I defeat Xuan Rong again, it will be his second loss to me since becoming a Supreme Genius.

Thinking of this, an inexplicable smile appeared on Wu Yuan's face.

Several thousand years ago, Wu Yuan's body refiner self had encountered Xuan Rong after his breakthrough. At that time, the other party was complacent, requesting to spar with his body refiner self to get back for his multiple defeats during their travels. The result was naturally a miserable defeat.

Today, they met again.

"No mercy? I want to see just how much mercy you can afford to show." Xuan Rong thundered, darting forward like a shadowy wraith.

At full power, his speed was astonishing. Wu Yuan could evade by slipping into a higher spatial dimension just like in past encounters with Supreme Geniuses. But things had changed. Now, dodging meant relinquishing the Space divine sword. To safeguard the sword, Wu Yuan had only one option: confront Xuan Rong head-on.

Wu Yuan's mana body held its ground, merely shifting slightly. Almost instantly, a massive silver sword disk materialized beneath his feet—the Hundred Swords Silver River. Despite acquiring numerous mid-grade Dao Instruments at the Megaverse Crossroads, none could match the Hundred Swords Silver River in augmenting the combat strength of his mana body.

Assemble!

Wu Yuan commanded, and numerous flying swords appeared around him, whistling through the air. Sword qi crisscrossed, an invisible sword domain beginning to form.

Controlled by his Apotheosis Yuan Soul, along with the infusion of mana at the ninth-stage Archimmortal level, nine Dao Instrument flying swords assembled into a powerful sword domain. Meanwhile, another set of nine flying swords assembled to construct a sword array.

Two formidable sword arrays emerged: one forming a sword domain for control, the other for relentless attack.

The vast sword domain expanded over tens of thousands of li. Invisible sword lights streaked from this domain, targeting Xuan Rong.

"A domain?" Xuan Rong bellowed, his black battle armor gleaming. "You may be skilled in Spacetime, but without reaching the Dao Field stage, how strong can your sword domain be?" He dismissed the sword lights, recklessly swinging his saber to shatter the domain. Such techniques were familiar to him, and he was confident of his ability to withstand them.

Yet, as the sword lights rained down on Xuan Rong, his speed abruptly halved, the surrounding space warping.

What? This sword domain?

Xuan Rong's face twisted in shock, a suspicion forming.

Suddenly, a blinding sword light slashed through the heavens—the Spacetime divine sword, created from the sword array. It lunged forward with earth-shaking force.

"Kill!" Xuan Rong's expression grew extremely grave, no longer showing any trace of contempt. He swung all nine sabers simultaneously, and nine blade rays surged forth.

The crushing force of the blade rays seemed to forcefully push the once-distorted space back to its normal state. As the blade rays collided directly with the Spacetime divine sword, strands of invisible sword qi dissipated.

Boom~

A series of shockwaves erupted in the void, each ripple carrying earth-destroying might. Xuan Rong felt a terrifying impact sweep over, striking his body. His arms faintly trembled!

"Spacetime Dao Field! Sovereign level comprehension, you're a Supreme Genius." Xuan Rong finally confirmed the strength of Wu Yuan's mana body.

"Haha." Wu Yuan laughed without speaking.

"Kill!" A hint of madness flashed in Xuan Rong's eyes. He might be shocked by Ming Jian's rapid breakthrough and great strength, but as an Eldritch Court powerhouse, he shared the same temperament as most Eldritch Court powerhouses - refusal to submit! Even if his ether body died in battle, he would give Ming Jian a fierce fight.

Swish! Swish!

Blade rays lit up once again, filling the sky.

"Haha, Xuan Rong, you're destined to lose." Wu Yuan's mana body's voice echoed through heaven and earth.

Wu Yuan wielded his sword domain to suppress Xuan Rong from afar, ensuring he remained untouchable. Moreover, within his sword domain, the Spacetime divine sword moved with an eerie omnipresence, threatening to strike from any direction.

Despite Xuan Rong's repeated roars and full-force attacks aimed at Wu Yuan's mana body, his efforts were futile.

Kill!

With a single thought, Wu Yuan commanded the Spacetime divine sword to accelerate, its speed more than doubling in an instant. The sword, once locked in a stalemate with the blade rays, now burst forth with renewed vigor.

Not good.

Xuan Rong’s expression tightened. His sabers responded, unleashing their full power as his vital ether poured out in a reckless surge, executing his ultimate technique.

The air crackled with energy as their weapons clashed relentlessly, lightning-like strikes echoing through the battlefield. Xuan Rong's saber techniques morphed into an impenetrable defense, sealing off every potential opening.

He's actually blocking it?

Wu Yuan mused, initially taken aback but quickly regaining his composure.

Of course, he is a Supreme Genius. His defenses are formidable. My mana body's strength is slightly lacking compared to my qi refiner self.

Though their Dao comprehension level was the same, the Yuan Soul of his mana body was significantly weaker than that of his qi refiner self. Moreover, his qi refiner self held his lifebound artifacts - those were truly his strongest weapons!

The chaotic battle raged on, leaving a dozen or so geniuses observing from a distance with their jaws dropped.

"Ming Jian is actually suppressing Xuan Rong in direct combat?"

"Terrifying!"

"Could it be that both Ming Jian’s true self and mana body are working together? Two against one?"

"Unlikely! If Ming Jian's true self were here, he wouldn't be limited to just two sword arrays."

"Has Ming Jian comprehended the Great Dao of Spacetime to the Dao Field stage?" These geniuses, still in shock, exchanged theories amongst themselves.

Had they just witnessed the birth of another Supreme Genius? And one who had comprehended the Great Dao of Spacetime, no less.

In the distant battlefield, the clash between Wu Yuan's mana body and Xuan Rong reached its zenith. Wu Yuan's attacks were precise and lethal, yet Xuan Rong remained resolute, his flawless saber techniques rendering him nearly invulnerable. Unless Wu Yuan could deliver a decisive, overpowering blow, it would be extremely difficult to shatter his defenses.

Boom!

With another monumental collision, Xuan Rong staggered backward, conceding with a respectful nod. "Ming Jian, you're indeed formidable. I underestimated you. Who would’ve thought you already became a Supreme Genius? This battle is yours.

“Let's have our true selves face off at the Heavenly Domain stage. For now, I shall take my leave." With that, Xuan Rong withdrew, the echo of his words lingering in the air.

Whoosh!

His form flickered as he retreated beyond the sword domain.

Wu Yuan's mana body stood in the void. If he had his former temperament, he would have pursued to the bitter end. But this time, Wu Yuan's mana body didn't give chase, merely watching as Xuan Rong's figure vanished from sight.

Since he backed down, sparing his ether body isn’t an issue.

Wu Yuan thought to himself with a slight shake of his head, then turned his gaze toward the Space Dao Instrument divine sword in the distance.

The misty aura surrounding the divine sword had completely dissipated.

Shing!

Wu Yuan reached out and grasped the divine sword, pulling it free in an instant - it emanated a hazy, ancient aura.

This sword?

Wu Yuan mused silently. Then a moment later, his expression changed abruptly, revealing a trace of disbelief.

Because, the moment he grabbed the divine sword, that Samsara Sword within the upper dantian lobe of both his qi refiner self and body refiner self trembled ever so slightly.

It… resonated with the Samsara Sword?