Chapter 942: Eruption, Supreme Astral Monarch (2)

Wu Yuan did not wish to use his Xiantian artifact. He had not yet perfectly mastered Black Rock Saber and could only unleash its might, but not retract it. Once revealed, his opponent would certainly recognize the aura of a Xiantian artifact. The temptation of a Xiantian artifact would drive countless Sovereigns in the entire Long Shan Universe into a frenzy.

If he chose to keep the Xiantian artifact hidden while revealing his ether body, he could at most suppress his opponent. Killing him would still be extremely difficult. Back in the Greenridge Macrocosm, when the four Sovereigns of the eldritch world joined forces, including one late-stage Sovereign, it still took them quite some time to slay Sovereign Sha Fan.

"Even now, with your strength exposed, you still won't speak? Could you be a powerhouse from the Eldritch Court?" Sovereign Xiong Guang scrutinized Wu Yuan. "Hmph, Supreme Astral Monarch or not, you're merely on par with an ordinary Sovereign."

Sovereign Xiong Guang attacked once more, numerous conjectures already forming in his mind.

Boom!

The array activated, forming countless flaming divine dragons that roared as they charged forward.

Close behind, Sovereign Xiong Guang actively went on the offensive, stepping across the void. His massive palms came crashing down, his vital ether fully unleashed. His palm techniques grew increasingly intricate, yet remained overwhelmingly fierce. The Law of Fire was indeed the Greater Law with the most explosive power.

"Kill!" Wu Yuan's gaze turned icy as he swung his sabers once again. Endless and unceasing blade rays poured out.

The Great Dao of Creation shared similarities with the Law of Water in certain aspects, both excelling in endless vitality, but the Great Dao of Creation was more comprehensive.

As the ultimate technique of True Saint Bu Xiu, each move of the Will of Life and Death had no fixed form. It was more of an artistic conception, encompassing thousands of variations for different combat scenarios. There were moves to defend with endless persistence, attack with overwhelming might, or flow with graceful ease.

Boom! Clang!

Terrifying giant palms swept across the void, while blade rays sliced through heaven and earth. The two forces clashed and collided again and again, the resulting shockwaves impacting the ground.

This was a collision between the spiritual resonance of Law and Great Dao, and also the clash of wills between two super powerhouses.

Wu Yuan, unleashing his full power, completely blocked Sovereign Xiong Guang's attacks. As for the impact force generated by their collisions? Perhaps other Supreme Astral Monarchs would struggle to withstand it. But Wu Yuan's physical body was incredibly powerful, no weaker than the constitution of a body refiner Sovereign. He easily endured the onslaught.

Rumble~

Finally, the temporary array Sovereign Xiong Guang had set up could no longer withstand the repeated impacts of their fight. It completely collapsed.

Hmm?

Sovereign Xiong Guang's pupils constricted. Without the array's suppression, the power and speed of Wu Yuan's saber techniques had noticeably increased. He was now subtly pressured.

This Astral Monarch is too strong. I can't probe for any more information. Time to leave.

Sovereign Xiong Guang immediately chose to retreat.

Boom!

After another lightning-fast collision, Sovereign Xiong Guang immediately leveraged the momentum, transforming into a streak of flame as he shot into the distance.

"You think you can leave just like that? Why not stay a while longer?" Wu Yuan's eyes were cold.

He was bursting with anger, and wanted nothing more than to vent his pent-up frustration. Moreover, finding a Sovereign-level powerhouse to fight was rare. How could he let his opponent escape so easily?

Whoosh!

Wu Yuan's figure suddenly flickered forward, his speed actually surpassing Sovereign Xiong Guang's as he swooped in for the kill.

Hmm? He's even faster now? He must have fully comprehended the Law of Qiankun.

Sovereign Xiong Guang's expression shifted slightly.

Besides comprehending a Great Dao, most Sovereigns would attempt to comprehend the Laws of Space and Time. However, under the influence of Dao Assimilation from the Dao essence, it was extremely difficult for them to make progress. Very few Sovereigns could fully comprehend the Law of Qiankun.

What he didn't know was that if Wu Yuan's body refiner self employed the Law of Space in full, his power would be even more terrifying.

“What, you still want to kill me?” Sovereign Xiong Guang roared, swinging his palm to strike.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

Dazzling blade rays flashed, overwhelming and matchless! The blade rays unleashed by high-grade Dao Instruments were exceptionally sharp.

Boom! Clang!

With each exchange, Sovereign Xiong Guang fought while retreating. At a glance, he appeared to be constantly driven back by the onslaught.

Damn it. Damn it! The sabers wielded by this blue-robed Astral Monarch must be high-grade Dao Instruments. Where did he come from?

Sovereign Xiong Guang had already realized this.

If they weren’t high-grade Dao Instruments, his ether body wouldn’t be pressured this badly. But he was utterly helpless. Under Wu Yuan's fierce assault, he could only desperately block again and again while backing off.

Suddenly, a flicker of movement caught Wu Yuan's eye, his peripheral vision snapping to the distant horizon. He sensed another powerful aura approaching. Another Sovereign?

"Xiong Guang, count yourself lucky today. I'll let you go this time, but the next we meet, I'll cut you down for sure." Wu Yuan's icy voice reverberated across the vast expanse of heaven and earth.

In the next instant, Wu Yuan's wings beat once, his form twisting abruptly as he abandoned his pursuit, transforming into a streak of light that shot in another direction, his speed increasing with each passing moment.

Soon, he vanished from the perception of both Sovereign Xiong Guang and the newly arrived Sovereign Niu Can.

"Damn it." Sovereign Xiong Guang stamped onto the void, all four of his eyes blazing like burning suns, his fury reaching the heavens.

But he knew there was no way to catch up to this mysterious blue-robed Astral Monarch. Even if he did, it would only end in further humiliation.

"This! What in the world happened here, Daoist Xiong Guang?" Sovereign Niu Can, who had hurried over, stopped in his tracks, both shocked and confused.

What had he just witnessed? An Astral Monarch had thoroughly suppressed Sovereign Xiong Guang in a direct confrontation, even forcing him into a desperate retreat? And possessed such incredible flight speed?

"Hmph! Niu Can, this doesn't concern you." Sovereign Xiong Guang's voice was cold as he glanced at Sovereign Niu Can, then swiftly departed.

Sovereign Niu Can was left standing there, utterly bewildered.

Blue robes? Wings? Saber techniques? And in this exact area?

Could it be that the Supreme Astral Monarch was the very same one Shi Zhu mentioned, the one who snatched the high-grade Dao Instrument?

Sovereign Niu Can was inwardly shocked.

How fortunate! To think it was actually a Supreme Astral Monarch. My strength falls short of Sovereign Xiong Guang's, and even he was thoroughly suppressed. Had I found him first and engaged in battle, I would have only been even more embarrassed.

Sovereign Niu Can thought to himself.

Worse still, I might have risked perishing. I'd better head back.

Feeling that this place was too dangerous, Sovereign Niu Can had no desire to linger and quickly departed.

…

On the gray, rocky mountainside, Wu Yuan sped along, a faint smile on his face.

Exhilarating! Truly exhilarating.

This battle was Wu Yuan's first fight against a Sovereign-level powerhouse, and he had emerged victorious upon unleashing his full combat power. Naturally, it left Wu Yuan feeling thrilled.

Sovereign powerhouses are, without a doubt, some of the mightiest beings in the entire megaverse. In the macrocosm, they stand at the absolute pinnacle.

Wu Yuan's feet tread the void as he made his way towards the spatial passage.

After over thirty thousand years of cultivation, I, Wu Yuan, can finally face a Sovereign powerhouse in direct combat.

Wu Yuan's heart swelled with boundless pride.

From his days as a youth, he had reached this point one step at a time. Ever since ensuring his family's safety, Wu Yuan only had two driving thoughts.

First, to find his home from his previous life, though his efforts had been fruitless. Everything about Blue Planet from his past life seemed like a distant dream. Even though he had secretly mobilized the Eldritch Court's resources to search for clues, he found nothing.

Second, to reach the pinnacle of cultivation and pursue eternity.

To roam the megaverse. To venture through different universes, witnessing the profound wonders of heaven and earth. And now, to battle Sovereign powerhouses.

Wu Yuan's lips curved into a smile.

This is truly a life worth living.

This battle had also granted Wu Yuan numerous insights. He had overcome many cultivation bottlenecks in this single fight. The experience of life-or-death combat provided revelations that no amount of secluded cultivation could match.

According to the information I have, Sovereign Xiong Guang has only comprehended the Law of Fire, making him quite average among Sovereigns.

Wu Yuan mused.

Even this ether body of his didn't carry a high-grade Dao Instrument.

A Sovereign's power would increase significantly if they wielded a high-grade Dao Instrument. It was precisely because of this that Wu Yuan's body refiner self had been able to overpower him.

If his true self had come, his strength would likely be on par with my true self, perhaps even slightly superior.

Wu Yuan understood this clearly.

However, if I were to wield Black Rock Saber, I'd stand a chance of severely wounding or even slaying him.

Such was the terrifying power of a Xiantian artifact. Without a Xiantian artifact? In a normal battle, it would be incredibly difficult for Wu Yuan to slay a Sovereign.

Body refiner Sovereigns possessed tremendous vitality, and some even had treasures to replenish their ether. It would likely take an incredibly long and drawn-out fight before there was any hope of depleting their vital ether.

There were both gains and losses from this battle. Having revealing such strength, he will likely search for information about me in the Immortal Court's intelligence database.

Wu Yuan pondered.

He's bound to have his suspicions.

But Wu Yuan wasn't overly concerned. Traversing the endless megaverse meant inevitable battles. A series of life-or-death struggles would lead to exposure sooner or later.

Even if I am exposed, what of it? Let the killing begin! The strong are forged through countless trials and tribulations. Which Overlord hasn't built their legend upon the blood and bones of countless powerhouses?

Wu Yuan's fighting spirit soared.

On his path to becoming a Sovereign, an Overlord, or even a supreme being, anyone who stood in the way would be slain!

Wu Yuan's heart brimmed with limitless ambition.

…

What a formidable Astral Monarch. He's comprehended the Great Dao of Creation to an extremely high level.

Sovereign Xiong Guang had fled a great distance away, but still felt a lingering sense of shock.

Over his long years, he had crossed blades with many Sovereigns and heard tales of Supreme Astral Monarchs, but he had never engaged one in direct combat. This was his first time facing a Supreme Astral Monarch in battle.

His artifacts are also incredibly powerful. How could an Astral Monarch possess nine high-grade Dao Instrument sabers? Are they all treasures he acquired himself? No! They must have been bestowed upon him, or perhaps he stumbled upon some great fortune.

Sovereign Xiong Guang mused.

Just who is he?

For the moment, Sovereign Xiong Guang couldn't think of any Astral Monarch in the universe who fit these criteria.

Having made an enemy today, it's best I find out who he is.

Sovereign Xiong Guang thought to himself after some contemplation.

I should check the intelligence database.

At the very least, I can enter his relevant information into the database. That way, if there's any news about him in the future, I'll be notified immediately.

With this in mind, Sovereign Xiong Guang gave a mental command, sending a sliver of consciousness into the Immortal Court Voidrealm.