Chapter 695: Asura Path!
"Next, let me see the opponent of the Asura Path."
Li Yun took a step forward and entered the formation once again.
In an instant, his figure appeared within a dark and silent space.
Standing before him was a humanoid creature, yet it was clearly not human.
A deep purple bone spur rose from its back, sharp enough to make one’s eyes ache with a single glance, as though even the soul could be cut by its edge. Its pupils were dark purple, like two swirling stars filled with endless coldness and indifference.
Its skin was also dark purple, and the aura radiating from its body was extraordinarily fierce.
Asura.
The moment Li Yun saw it, his expression turned extremely solemn.
This Asura was an absolutely terrifying existence. At the same rank, it might not be weaker than an Innate Sword Body and could even suppress one. After all, the Asura Race was born for battle. From the moment they came into existence, they lived in constant slaughter and only stopped when either they or their enemies had fallen.
This one was even more frightening.
Judging from its deep purple pupils, it was clearly a member of the royal bloodline among the Asura Race. Such a being was far stronger than an ordinary Asura and possessed even more terrifying combat instincts.
And yet, when Li Yun looked at it, the light in his eyes gradually grew brighter.
This time, he had no intention of using his sword.
He would not use Slow Sword.
He would not use Sword Control Art.
He would not use soul attacks.
He would not use any sword art at all.
He wanted to test something else.
Ever since he had advanced further in the Ninefold Origin Flesh Scripture, the strength of his physical body had grown to a frightening level. Yet he had not truly fought a worthy opponent using only raw physical force.
Since this Asura was from a natural battle race, it was the perfect opponent for such a test.
Li Yun slowly exhaled.
"If it is pure close combat, let me see whether your body is stronger or mine."
The Asura naturally could not understand his intention, but that made no difference.
In the next moment, it moved.
Its body flashed like a purple beam of light, crossing the distance between them in an instant. It did not bother with unnecessary words. One hand tore through the air and slashed toward Li Yun’s neck like a sharp blade.
The attack was direct, ruthless, and filled with terrifying killing intent.
Li Yun did not dodge.
Instead, he raised his arm and met the strike head-on.
Boom!
A heavy sound rang out.
The two attacks collided like two pieces of divine metal crashing into one another. The shockwave spread outward and cracked the ground all around them.
Li Yun was forced back three steps.
The Asura was also pushed back.
Neither had gained an advantage.
A faint smile appeared at the corner of Li Yun’s mouth.
As expected of an Asura of the royal bloodline. Its raw close-combat strength was truly astonishing.
However, the Asura’s eyes narrowed slightly.
It had not expected that this human before it would dare fight it head-on using pure physical strength. Even less had it expected that he would not be sent flying by a single strike.
In the next moment, the Asura attacked again.
It appeared before Li Yun like a phantom and launched a violent barrage of attacks. Its fists, elbows, knees, and legs all became killing weapons. Every strike was perfectly timed, merciless, and aimed directly at the most vulnerable parts of the human body.
This was the terror of the Asura Race.
They were born for combat, and every part of their bodies existed for battle.
Li Yun’s gaze sharpened.
He no longer hesitated.
The seventh stage of the Ninefold Origin Flesh Scripture erupted completely.
Indestructible Body.
In an instant, an ancient and majestic aura spread out from Li Yun’s body. His flesh seemed to turn into divine iron, his bones into heavenly pillars, and his muscles and tendons into coiled dragons. Every inch of his body became incomparably firm, as if it had been forged through countless temperings.
At the same time, Li Yun circulated the full strength of his Golden Ancient Dragon Bloodline.
Boom!
A brilliant golden light burst out from his body.
A majestic and overbearing bloodline aura spread in all directions. It was ancient, noble, and tyrannical, as though an ancient dragon had awakened within Li Yun’s flesh.
The Asura’s attacking movements slowed for a fraction of an instant.
A trace of astonishment flashed through its deep purple eyes.
It had clearly sensed that Li Yun’s aura had changed.
Not only had his body become stronger, but the bloodline power surging through him also carried an oppressive force that seemed to stand above countless living creatures.
But Li Yun did not stop there.
This battle was exactly the opportunity he needed.
He wanted to test the true might of his body.
He wanted to know how terrifying his strength could become.
And so, for the first time, he activated the new bloodline ability hidden within the Golden Ancient Dragon Bloodline.
Dragon Blood Transformation.
The moment this ability was activated, the golden light around Li Yun exploded outward.
Then, layer after layer of golden dragon scales began to emerge across his body.
The scales spread from his chest to his shoulders, from his arms to his back, and then down toward his waist and legs. Every scale shimmered with dazzling golden light and gave off an incomparably ancient aura.
They were not merely decorative.
Each scale was tough beyond imagination, containing powerful defensive and strengthening effects.
Li Yun’s entire body seemed to undergo a transformation.
At that moment, he no longer looked like a simple human cultivator.
He looked like a half-dragon war god descended upon the battlefield.
His aura rose crazily.
His raw physical strength surged to an astonishing level.
His blood roared like a sea, his bones rumbled like thunder, and every movement of his flesh released an overwhelming sense of power.
Most terrifying of all was the hidden weight within his body.
One million times his own body weight.
Under normal circumstances, even Li Yun himself could not fully unleash the terror of that weight. But with the full strength of Indestructible Body and Dragon Blood Transformation supporting him, that terrifying weight was finally brought out to a horrifying degree.
His body now felt like a divine mountain that could crush all things.
No.
Even a divine mountain might not compare.
He was like an ancient star compressed into human form.