25: Peak combat power exceeds 10,000 stars

【 The Profound Heaven Star-Moon Robe evolves into — — The Profound Heaven Sun-Shining Robe! 】

Boom!

The moon-white battle robe on Lin Yuan's body stirred without wind, suddenly erupting with a pure yang golden light more intense than the scorching sun!

The star patterns embroidered on the robe seemed to come alive, instantly melting and converging to transform into individual sun runes flowing with lava-like energy!

The entire battle robe seemed to be woven from concentrated solar essence. Light and flames swirled around it, and a scorching aura diffused outward, roasting the space until it slightly distorted!

【 The Profound Heaven Sun-Shining Robe 】

【 combat power Bonus: 300 Stars 】

【 Trait: Scorching Sun Protection (Damage Reduction 60%) 】

【 Equipment Requirement: Base combat power 1000 Stars 】

" Hahaha! Heaven helps me! " Lin Yuan could not help but laugh out loud, his laughter filled with the pride of someone looking down upon the world.

" Two treasures promoted together, and my combat power has skyrocketed! These fate dice truly did not let me down! If it were at the beginning, this roll might have been just a drop in the bucket, but now... it has already changed everything! "

" Fourth time, throw! "

The dice leaped into the air for the last time, tracing its final trajectory — — 3 points!

【 Ding! Fate event triggered — — Mental Energy Leap! 】

【 Mental Energy + 100 Stars 】

Rumble — —!

The Sea of Consciousness world shook violently once again! The just-calmed ocean of Mental Energy expanded violently once more, and this time the magnitude was even more terrifying!

Both the quality and quantity of his Mental Energy were undergoing an astonishing transformation, as if transforming from a river into a vast sea of stars!

【 Mental Energy: 170 Stars → 270 Stars 】

" 270 Stars of Mental Energy! 1350 Stars of combat power! " Lin Yuan's eyes shot out brilliant light, like two burning stars.

" Awesome! Satisfying! The gift from these fate dice truly grows in tandem with my strength! In the past, I was insignificant, but today... everything has turned upside down! "

The twenty days ended, returning to reality.

When the twenty-day time limit was reached, all Ultimate Realm Experts were instantly pulled by an invisible great power. The scene before them shattered like bubbles, and the next moment, the desolate and dead wasteland scene reappeared before their eyes.

Lin Yuan slowly opened his eyes, a divine light flashing and disappearing within his pupils. He keenly sensed that in the outside world... only one day had passed!

The specific technique memories regarding the " Ancient Body Refining Technique " in his mind were like being wiped away by an invisible hand, becoming blurry and unclear.

However, that terrifying sense of power settled deep within his limbs and bones, that pure Physical Body strength capable of shaking mountains and tearing apart the Void Realm, existed as truly and undeniably as a brand!

Every inch of muscle, every bone, contained explosive power!

All around, it had already exploded into chaos. The waves of discussion from the Ultimate Realm Experts, filled with excitement, envy, and unwillingness, rose and fell:

" Hahaha! I risked my life to practice to the second turn! 300 Stars of combat power bonus obtained! It was worth it! "

" Sigh, I only barely finished the first turn, but adding 100 Stars, it can be considered a trip worth taking! "

" Hiss... I heard a ruthless person rushed to the third turn! Directly added 600 Stars of combat power! "

" Third turn?! A monster, right? What kind of Prodigy root bone and will must that take? "

Lin Yuan's expression was calm as water, as if the surrounding clamor had nothing to do with him.

He knew clearly in his heart that if his shocking " Ninth Turn " achievement were to be leaked by even a fraction, he would likely become the target of everyone in an instant, attracting the most terrifying bloody storm in this world!

Hum — —!

At this moment, the sky suddenly lit up! That towering Heavenly Monument, which seemed to exist since ancient times and exuded endless majesty, appeared in the sky once again!

Brilliant golden light fell like a waterfall, illuminating the wasteland in splendor. On the surface of the monument, the ranking of the top ten thousand performers for this round appeared in a flourishing script:

【 First Place: Lin Yuan (Xuanxiao Great World · Tianqing Domain · Cangmang Realm · Lingyun Prefecture · Xuanmu District Spirit Martial Hall) — — Reward: Base combat power + 300 Stars 】

【 Second Place: Bai Li (Xuanxiao Great World · Tianxuan Domain · Piaomiao Realm · Yuqing Palace) — — Reward: Base combat power + 200 Stars 】

【 Third Place: Purple Rakshasa (Xuanxiao Great World · Zixiao Domain · Netherworld · Blood Fiend Sect) — — Reward: Base combat power + 150 Stars 】

【 Fourth ~ Tenth Place: Reward: Base combat power + 100 Stars 】

【 Eleventh ~ One Hundredth Place: Reward: Base combat power + 50 Stars 】

【 One Hundred and First ~ Ten Thousandth Place: Reward: Base combat power + 20 Stars 】

Boom!

A golden beam of light, condensed to the extreme and containing vast power, like a spear of divine punishment, instantly shot down from the top of the Heavenly Monument, piercing with extreme precision into Lin Yuan's crown!

【 Base combat power: 790 Stars → 1090 Stars 】

Final combat power! Over ten thousand!

Lin Yuan closed his eyes and focused, feeling the terrifying power within his body, surging like the tides of a sea of stars, almost ready to burst out. With a thought, he brought up the data panel that symbolized his true foundation at this moment:

【 Host: Lin Yuan 】

【 Base combat power: 1090 Stars 】

【 Equipment Bonus: 600 Stars (Profound Heaven Sun-Shining Robe · 300 Stars + Taiqing Bixiao Sword · 300 Stars) 】

【 Purple-Gold Body: 50% (+ 3050 Stars) 】

【 Mental Energy: 270 Stars (Convertible combat power: 1350 Stars) 】

【 King of the Extreme Realm (Title Bonus): + 327 Stars 】

【 Strongest Martial Skill · Nine Turns Slaying Reincarnation: + 1090 Stars 】

【 Ancient Body Refining Technique (Ninth Turn Achievement): + 4500 Stars 】

【 Remaining evolution points: 34233 】

【 Peak combat power: 12007 Stars 】

" Broken... twelve thousand Stars?! "

Even though Lin Yuan's will was as firm as a rock, he could not help but be deeply shaken at this moment, shocked by the terrifying number that had finally gathered!

In such a short time, his combat power had seemingly boarded an ancient divine ship, soaring from the initial 2000 Stars, crushing everything in its path, advancing irresistibly, and fiercely breaking through the ten-thousand-star barrier to reach the staggering twelve thousand and seven Stars.

Beneath the Heavenly Monument, golden light shone, but it could not dispel the heaviness and chill permeating among the top experts.

" It's Lin Yuan again! Topping the list for two consecutive rounds! Who on earth is he? "

" Xuanmu District? Spirit Martial Hall? Never heard of them! Could he be the successor of some hidden ancient monster? "

Countless gazes, mixed with suspicion, jealousy, and inquiry, like tangible blades, focused in unison on that figure standing tall like a lone Peak.

Lin Yuan stood with his hands behind his back, his expression indifferent. The aura around him appeared calm and waveless, yet it naturally exuded a majestic pressure as deep as an abyss and as steady as a mountain, silently spreading out. It caused those who attempted to approach or investigate to feel as if they had collided with an invisible Wall of Sighs, their blood and Qi surging, their minds trembling in shock, causing them to involuntarily retreat again and again, their eyes filled only with horror.

On the edge of the wasteland, several figures with auras as deep and terrifying as prehistoric beasts gathered quietly.

They were the top King of the Extreme Realm ranked at the forefront of this round. At this moment, every face was shrouded in an impenetrable haze.

" Fairy Bai Li, this child... what is your opinion? " A man with a burly figure like an iron tower, carrying a bronze battle halberd wrapped in ancient runes on his back, broke the silence with a voice as low as muffled thunder.

Bai Li, the heaven-blessed daughter from the Yuqing Palace of the Tianxuan Domain, had a Peak combat power as high as 5800 Stars.

Her cold, clear eyes were like a cold pool, locked tightly onto the distant Lin Yuan. Her red lips parted slightly, but the words she uttered made everyone present feel a chill in their hearts: " Unfathomable. Judging by his aura... I fear he has already broken through the ten-thousand-star barrier! "

" What?! "

" Ten thousand stars?! Absolutely impossible! "

Everyone's expression changed instantly, especially that sinister man wrapped in blood-colored chains exuding a thick bloody stench, who roared sharply: " Ten thousand star Ultimate Realm! That is only a legend in ancient books! He is an unknown kid, by what right... "

" By the fact that he was able to walk out of the Thousand-Layer Thunder Prison safely! " Bai Li coldly interrupted, her gaze sharp as a sword.

" And by you all going to feel it carefully right now! He stands there, his aura is more than ten times stronger than before entering the pass! That is a kind of... oppressive feeling that makes the Soul tremble! "

Hearing this, everyone suppressed the raging waves in their hearts, held their breath, and carefully perceived again. A moment later, everyone's expression became extremely ugly.

That's right!

The current Lin Yuan, in their powerful mental perception, was no longer a person, but like a dormant prehistoric Vicious Beast, a volcano about to erupt and destroy the world!

Just the aura inadvertently leaking out made them feel as if their bodies were about to crack and their Divine Souls were unstable!

" Everyone! " A young man dressed in a star robe with an ethereal temperament spoke in a deep voice, breaking this suffocating silence.

" The next round will definitely be a fierce battle, a life-and-death struggle. If we continue to fight on our own, like scattered sand... " He scanned the crowd with deep meaning, " We might be... crushed one by one by him! "

" You mean... join forces? " Bai Li's eyes flickered slightly, her willow eyebrows raised.

" Exactly! " The star-robed youth said decisively.

" This villain Lin Yuan has already become a major threat! His combat power is so strong that no single person can defeat him! Only by joining forces can we have a glimmer of survival to eliminate him first! Afterward, we will each rely on our own means to decide the victor! "

The gazes of the crowd met in the air, and silent calculations and weighings were completed in an instant.

" Hehehe... Interesting! " The man with the blood-colored chains let out a strange laugh like a night owl, the chains moving without wind, making a harsh friction sound.

" This seat agrees! First, let's join forces to tear apart this biggest obstacle, then go and divide the remaining prey! "

" Seconded! " The man with the bronze battle halberd had a voice like a booming bell, his Battle Intent rising.

" Forget it, I will not participate! "

Just as this group of top experts reached an offensive and defensive alliance, the figure in the distance, whom they regarded as the greatest threat, seemed to sense it.

Lin Yuan slowly turned his head, his gaze like divine electricity crossing space, calmly sweeping over the few people gathered together. The corner of his mouth curled into an extremely subtle, yet containing endless sharpness and... expectation, arc.

" Oh? Have you joined forces... " In Lin Yuan's heart, there was not the slightest fear, but instead, a burning Battle Intent surged like magma.

" Very well. It just so happens that I can use you... to test how many mountains my twelve thousand Star combat power can crush! "

Rumble — —!

As if in response to this impending conflict, the sky suddenly became gloomy, and the thick clouds were brutally torn apart by an invisible force!

A blurred and majestic facial contour, huge enough to cover nearly half the sky, slowly condensed and appeared!

That voice, like thunder from the Nine Heavens, exploded deep in the Soul of every Ultimate Realm Expert:

" The passage to the second layer of heaven — — is open! The weak shall stop; only the strongest who can gain a foothold on this killing continent are qualified to step onto the true path to the Peak! "

" Now... set off! Use your blood and bones to prove your qualifications! "