Immortal-Exterminating Divine Venerable

"Haha, is this kid out of his mind? A mere Peak of Profound Tier punk, not even at the True Tier, actually dares to face my Void Celestial Flame Palm? Is he here to be a clown?"

In the sky, Ye Dongge was first stunned, then he burst into laughter.

Compared to Yue Lingxi's worry, he was supremely confident.

He absolutely didn't believe Yang Xiao could withstand his Void Celestial Flame Palm.

However, after laughing, Ye Dongge's expression soured.

He felt that he had been insulted.

"Hmph! You ignorant brat who doesn't know your own limits. Even if you're just here for a laugh, you're dead. In a moment, I'll see just how you die!"

Thinking about how his Void Celestial Flame Palm contained the Celestial Flame Power he had bitterly cultivated, Ye Dongge laughed cruelly, because he knew very well.

Anyone weaker than him, once the Celestial Flame Power invaded their body...

...would be reduced to ashes.

'This kid before me is dead meat!'

'Comparable to a cultivator at the Great Divine Power Realm Sixth Stage Peak? And a Fire Attribute cultivator at that? Most importantly, his Spiritual Power is only at the Early-stage Middle Void Observation. A guy like this dares to go after my people… if I don't completely crush him, wouldn't my innate Fire Control ability go to waste?'

Yang Xiao was also smiling.

But he was smiling to himself.

'The heavens are really helping me out.'

If he were a Sixth Layer of Great Divine Power Realm cultivator of any other attribute, whether of the Immortal Dao or Martial Dao, he would have only one path.

Flee.

To use the speed of the Heart of Time and the Golden Roc True Body to escape with Yue Lingxi.

After all, with his current strength, even after his breakthrough, he could at best contend with someone around the Second Level of Great Divine Power Realm.

And that was only with the enhancements from the Bloodthirsty Sword, the Golden Roc True Body, and the Heart of Time.

If he were bare-handed and didn't use any of those, he could at most fight an existence at around the Small Divine Power Realm Third Level. Logically, he should be no match for Ye Dongge.

But, as luck would have it...

This guy was actually a Fire Attribute cultivator.

More importantly, his Spiritual Power wasn't strong.

He was at the Peak of Daoist Tier Six, yet he had only recently entered the Void Observation Middle Stage. Perhaps it was slightly stronger than Yang Xiao's before his breakthrough, but to the current, post-breakthrough him, it was not worth mentioning.

Spiritual Power, however, is difficult to improve, and the gaps between levels are enormous.

Although the difference between the two was merely that between the Early-stage and the Peak of the Void Observation Middle Stage, in reality, if you were to quantify it, the difference was several hundredfold.

Hadn't Yang Xiao himself exhausted the medicinal power of the Divine Communication Grass and half of his Heaven and Earth Origin Essence Qi just to barely reach this level?

This just showed how difficult it was.

But it was precisely because of such difficulties that he could reap the rewards now.

"Control!"

Just as Yang Xiao was about to collide with the terrifying, red palm seal, he gave a soft shout. Instantly, the terrifying palm seal that had been pressing down with immense momentum...

...ground to a halt.

At the same time, the power of the Heart of Time activated.

BOOM.

In the blink of an eye, the giant hand that had been attacking the valley abruptly reversed direction, flying back toward Ye Dongge in the sky.

"What's happening? Why can't I control my own Palm Power?"

Ye Dongge was stunned.

Before he could react, the Void Celestial Flame Palm Seal he had just unleashed slammed directly into him, sending him flying.

He crashed heavily to the ground.

This scene...

...left Yue Lingxi utterly mesmerized.

Her small mouth hung slightly open.

"Lord Xiao, you actually have this kind of ability? This is simply too shocking."

But the things that would shock her were clearly not over yet.

Yang Xiao's figure flickered.

He appeared in front of the still-unresponsive Ye Dongge and slapped his palm onto his lower abdomen, where his Qi Sea was located.

Fire Control Ability.

Activated again in an instant.

Ye Dongge had just regained a sliver of composure and was about to rally his aura to land a vicious blow on this audacious brat who dared to get so close, when his expression changed drastically once more.

He could feel that the vast Fire Element Dao Power within him was no longer under his control.

For a Cultivator, whether of the Immortal Dao or Martial Dao, the aura within their body is paramount. Things like a Divine Pill or a Dharma Body are all combinations of the Divine Soul and one's aura.

Once that aura can no longer be moved...

...that Cultivator is ninety-nine percent crippled.

The remaining one percent was no match for Yang Xiao at all.

Ye Dongge was instantly frantic with anxiety.

But he couldn't mobilize the Dao Power in his body no matter what.

His face instantly turned deathly pale.

"You, what is this devilish trick? What are you trying to do?"

Seeing the terrified look on the guy's face, Yang Xiao just laughed.

'These days, a Talent Ability truly is the most heaven-defying skill.'

'It's stronger than any Great Divine Techniques, or even the likes of Emperor Skills and Holy Skills.'

Thinking about how he still had six more Talent Abilities to awaken in the future, Yang Xiao suddenly felt that he was incredibly lucky to have re-cultivated this time. A wave of happiness washed over him.

An idea flashed through his mind.

He glanced at Ye Dongge.

His original intention to kill him changed, and another idea took its place.

Especially when he sensed another aura within the man's body, completely different from the previous Palm Power—and that this aura could also be controlled by him.

A look of delight spread across Yang Xiao's face.

'A Yin Attribute flame? Looks like the heavens are helping me. I just broke through to the Yellow Flame Limit, and an opportunity for a Yin Attribute Spirit Fire comes knocking at my door. Isn't this practically begging me to break through again and step into the Green Flame Realm?'

Although he was happy, Yang Xiao didn't get carried away.

He thought for a moment, and the Ten Thousand Poison Source Pearl in his body lit up once more.

A full ten wisps of Original Poison Gas surged out from it, transformed, and solidified into a fragrant pill in Yang Xiao's hand.

"Here, open your mouth!"

With a soft command, he stuffed it into Ye Dongge's mouth.

How could Ye Dongge be willing?

He struggled desperately, but with his internal aura controlled by Yang Xiao, he couldn't move at all. How could he possibly break free?

He could only watch helplessly as he was fed the unknown pill.

After feeding it to him...

Yang Xiao flashed away.

"You, what did you make me eat?"

Ye Dongge's face was fraught with tension.

"Something good, of course. This pill is called an Immortal Ascension Pill. After you take it and refine its medicinal power, you'll quickly break through to Daoist Tier Seven. How about that? Aren't I generous?"

Yang Xiao laughed.

But Ye Dongge's face was filled with suspicion.

He couldn't believe that Yang Xiao, who was his enemy just moments ago, would be so kind.

'Giving me some Immortal Ascension Pill?'

"If you don't believe me, you can feel it for yourself. This is good stuff; I couldn't even bear to use it myself. You're really getting a bargain."

Yang Xiao said, feigning regret.

Watching him...

Ye Dongge's expression flickered.

He suddenly started to believe him a little.

Especially when he sensed that the pill's medicinal power really did seem beneficial to him, he subconsciously used a wisp of his aura to refine it.

Instantly, the medicinal power transformed into aura and merged into his body, completely without effort.

His strength increased by a fraction.

'It really is good stuff! This fool actually gave me a good pill. Is he really a moron?'

At once, Ye Dongge was overjoyed. The way he looked at Yang Xiao became strange.