128: Chapter 128 The Void Mirror vs. the Chaos Lotus

In the Void Realm, the battle between Ji Haoyue and Yan Ruyu had reached a fever pitch.

"Boom!"

After another violent collision, both retreated dozens of feet.

Divine light flowed around Ji Haoyue's body as the void mirror above his head shed silver radiance, making him appear like a deity. His gaze was like lightning, firmly locked onto the woman in white opposite him.

Yan Ruyu's mouth bled and her aura was somewhat erratic, but the chaotic azure lotus in her hand still shone with bright green light, showing no signs of weakening. She lightly wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth, the Battle Intent in her eyes growing even stronger.

"Ji Haoyue, have you had enough?" she spoke gently.

Ji Haoyue didn't answer. He simply raised a hand, and the void mirror above his head vibrated slightly, sending a more dazzling silver light crashing down from the heavens directly at Yan Ruyu.

Yan Ruyu gritted her teeth, drawing a circle in front of her with the chaotic azure lotus. The green light transformed into a barrier to take the blow head-on.

"Clang—!"

The loud clang of metal clashing shook the surroundings. Silver and green light intertwined, erupting into a blinding radiance.

The Cultivators watching from afar only felt their ears ringing and their Vision turning white; they could see nothing.

"Too strong..."

"Is this the power of an imperial weapon of the extreme dao?"

"Two imperial weapons colliding, this..."

Some cried out in alarm, others trembled, and even more retreated frantically, fearing they would be caught in the aftermath.

Seeing his strike fail, Ji Haoyue frowned slightly. He took a deep breath, and the divine light around him surged again. The Vision behind him became increasingly clear—a bright moon rose from a blue sea, growing larger and brighter, the moonlight it shed almost solidifying into substance.

"Bright Moon Rising Over the Sea—Suppress!"

He gave a low shout, and the Vision behind him suddenly expanded, enveloping the entire sky. That bright moon descended from the heavens, pressing down towards Yan Ruyu.

Yan Ruyu's expression changed drastically.

This strike was more terrifying than all the previous attacks.

She didn't dare be careless and formed hand seals. The chaotic azure lotus spun wildly in her hands as the green light grew stronger and brighter. A massive phantom of a green lotus slowly bloomed behind her, facing off against the bright moon from afar.

"chaotic azure lotus—Open!"

She gave a soft cry, and the lotus phantom behind her bloomed violently. Green light soared into the sky, crashing into the bright moon with a roar!

"Rumble—!!!"

An earth-shattering roar resounded through the clouds.

Silver and green light intertwined as the moon and lotus collided, filling the entire sky with the two colors. That terrifying power spread in all directions; wherever it passed, mountains crumbled, the earth split, and the Void Realm twisted.

The mountain ranges within a radius of dozens of miles were instantly reduced to powder under this strike.

Those Cultivators who couldn't escape in time were swallowed by this power before they could even scream, their bodies and souls completely destroyed.

Only those who were quick to react and fled a hundred miles away managed to survive. Standing in the distance, they looked at the area that had been razed to the ground, their hearts filled with terror.

"Too terrifying..."

"Is this the horror of a Great Emperor's imperial weapon of the extreme dao?"

Someone murmured to themselves, their voice trembling.

The dust and smoke gradually dissipated.

In the Void Realm, two figures faced each other from a distance.

Ji Haoyue's face was pale, and a trace of blood leaked from the corner of his mouth. He clutched his chest, his aura somewhat withered. Although he had gained the upper hand in the previous strike, he had also sustained significant injuries.

Yan Ruyu was in even worse shape. She was covered in blood, her white clothes stained red, and her aura was weak to the extreme. Yet she remained standing, the chaotic azure lotus in her hand still flickering with green light.

She glanced at Ji Haoyue without saying a word.

Then she turned around, transforming into a streak of green light and disappearing into the distant horizon.

She didn't take the chaotic azure lotus with her, but it followed her automatically.

Ji Haoyue watched her departing figure but did not pursue.

It wasn't that he didn't want to, but that he could no longer give chase.

He stood where he was, clutching his chest and panting heavily.

On a low hilltop dozens of miles away, Ji Ziyue was anxiously watching the distance.

Although she was restrained by Ye Fan, she had been following her brother's battle. Every roar and every collision made her heart skip a beat.

Now, the battle had finally ended.

She sensed her brother's aura; though somewhat withered, it was relatively stable.

She breathed a sigh of relief and then looked at Ye Fan.

Ye Fan was also looking at her.

The two stared at each other, neither saying a word.

After a while, Ji Ziyue spoke.

"Hey, what's your name?"

Ye Fan was stunned for a moment, then gave his name.

"Ye Fan."

Ji Ziyue nodded, committing the name to memory.

"Ye Fan, I'll remember you. Next time we meet, it won't be so easy for you to run away."

"My name is Ji Ziyue, remember that!"

As she spoke, a faint silver light emanated from her body. It was the light of the Void Technique, a secret technique unique to the Ji Family.

Ye Fan watched her without saying a word.

Ji Ziyue gave him one last look, then vanished from the spot in a flash of silver light.

Ye Fan stood there, watching the silver light disappear, and remained silent for a moment.

Then he turned around, also preparing to leave.

Just then, a strange sensation suddenly welled up inside him.

He was all too familiar with that feeling.

It was a sign of a Breakthrough.

Ye Fan's eyes lit up.

After a year of accumulation, he was finally going to achieve a Breakthrough today!

Without hesitation, he turned and sped off into the distance.

He needed to find a safe place to properly complete his Breakthrough.

...

In a hidden valley a hundred miles away.

Ye Fan sat cross-legged on a bluestone, eyes closed, regulating his breath.

Inside him, that strange sensation grew stronger. The golden Sea of Bitterness began to boil, waves surging as streaks of golden light erupted from its depths, shooting upwards.

That was the Life Spring.

After opening the Sea of Bitterness, the next Realm is the Life Spring.

The Life Spring is a spring within the Sea of Bitterness, the source of life essence. Opening the Life Spring signifies the true beginning of the path of cultivation.

Ye Fan guided the power within him, striking against that barrier again and again.

Once, twice, thrice...

He didn't know how much time had passed.

"Boom!"

A massive roar that only he could hear exploded inside him.

That barrier was finally broken.

A clear spring gushed out from the depths of the Sea of Bitterness, flowing gurglingly. It was the Life Spring, the source of his life.

Ye Fan opened his eyes, a flicker of joy passing through them.

He had achieved a Breakthrough.

From this day on, he was no longer a rookie who had just set foot on the path of cultivation, but a true Cultivator.

He stood up and looked into the distance.

That was the direction of the Tomb of the Azure Emperor.

There, Ji Haoyue and Yan Ruyu had just fought a great battle.

There, countless experts were still watching.

"Four Poles Secret Realm..."

Ye Fan murmured.

Today's battle had allowed him to truly witness the terror of the Four Poles Secret Realm. That kind of power and prestige was something he was still far from reaching.

But he believed that one day, he would also reach that Realm.

Even surpass them.

Ye Fan withdrew his gaze and turned, disappearing into the night.