Yu Kai's gaze, piercing like a torch, locked onto the fleeing soul. Without hesitation, he gathered the last vestiges of his newly recovered pseudo-god power. Like a star poised to unleash its might, it shone with a chilling brilliance. Then, he launched a powerful, all-out assault at Zhang Qiming's remaining soul, unleashing a deafening roar: "You dared to injure Niuniu so severely? Today is your day!"
Outside, Zhang Qiming's followers, upon seeing this, rushed out like ants on a hot pan, desperately dashing towards the barrier. They had established a strange connection with Zhang Qiming, shared by all spirits. If Zhang Qiming died, they would be buried with him, so they had no choice but to fight to the death.
However, the barrier set by Hongjun Daozu himself was like an impenetrable natural barrier, not something that these great masters could easily cross. As soon as they approached the barrier, it was as if they had hit an invisible wall of steel. An overwhelming force instantly rebounded back, and with a series of muffled "bangs", they all fell to the ground, emitting miserable screams.
Just when Yu Kai's fist shadow, which contained the power to destroy the world, was about to hit Zhang Qiming's remaining soul, the originally calm space suddenly shattered like a mirror.
A massive hand, obscuring the heavens and the sun, seemed to emerge from the endless chaos and, with lightning speed, it reached for Zhang Qiming's remaining soul. Wherever the hand passed, space twisted and laws became disordered, as if the entire world trembled under its might.
The huge hand that covered the sky was suddenly hit by Yu Kai's fist. The fist force was like a surging torrent, with an unstoppable momentum, and instantly blasted a huge gap in the giant hand.
The hand paused for a moment, then slowly retracted, as if it had never appeared. At the same time, Daozu Hongjun's majestic and solemn voice reverberated through the void like a mighty bell, each word imbued with the profound truth of heaven and earth: "Yu Kai wins this battle! Once the two of you break through to the Saint Emperor level, we can rematch!"
Yu Kai watched the retreating hand and sighed inwardly, a look of regret filling his eyes. But he knew that Daozu Hongjun valued Zhang Qiming so highly, considering him the key figure in resolving the catastrophe of heaven and earth, and naturally wouldn't allow him to take his life in this battle.
At that moment, the ethereal barrier slowly dissipated like smoke. Lin Niuniu, anxious and swift as a swallow, was the first to fly over and firmly support the shaky Yu Kai, her eyes filled with concern and worry.
"Brother! How are you?" Lin Niuniu's face was full of concern.
Yu Kai gently placed Zixiao's transformed mecha into his soul sea to nourish it. Then, he forced out a weak but warm smile: "It's just that the spiritual power has been depleted a lot, but otherwise there's no big problem!"
"Good boy, you're worthy of being the descendant of my ancestor witch. Your fierceness is undeniable!" Zhu Rong laughed heartily, his laughter like rolling thunder, and along with Hou Tu and the others, it flew like a meteor. Everyone was genuinely satisfied with Yu Kai's performance, their eyes filled with admiration and satisfaction.
The Devouring Emperor quickly channeled spiritual energy into Yu Kai, praising him as he said, "This battle not only allowed you to break through to the early stages of the Dao Emperor, but also solidified your realm. That's incredible! Quite impressive!"
Hou Tu and the others also lent a hand, their spiritual energy flowing like a gurgling stream, continuously channeling to Yu Kai. With everyone's help, Yu Kai's injuries began to heal at an astonishing rate. His originally pale face gradually turned red, as if the vitality of life was returning to his body bit by bit.
Seeing this, the crowd gradually dispersed. No one had expected this thrilling battle to end with Yu Kai's victory. Many veteran masters had gained valuable insights from this battle and were eager to return to seclusion to cultivate, hoping to improve their own cultivation and break through the shackles.
However, the wonderful Dharma of Buddhism, Yanhuoyun and some people from the Heavenly Palace did not leave, but walked towards Yu Kai and others with steady steps.
"Yu Kai! Yu Kai!" Yin Ziling's clear and loud voice came from afar. She was like a happy little deer, shouting loudly towards Yu Kai who was surrounded by the crowd.
Upon seeing this, Dijiang and the other ancestor witches immediately made way for him. Although Yu Kai had not yet fully recovered, his complexion was much rosier than before, and his spirits had also recovered, no longer as weak as before.
Yin Ziling seized the opportunity, rushed to Yu Kai, hugged him tightly like a koala, and sobbed: "You worried me to death!" Her cry was full of worry and concern for Yu Kai, as if nothing in the world was more important than Yu Kai's safety.
Yu Kai was a little overwhelmed and whispered, "I'm fine. Thank you for your concern."
"Little sister, what are you doing?" Yin Wuji's face darkened and he quickly signaled Fairy Shui Ling to pull her away.
"I just like him, I want to marry him, I want to hug him!" Yin Ziling turned her head to look at Yin Wuji, completely ignoring the eyes of others, with a righteous look on her face, tears still hanging on her face, like a stubborn child.
Seeing this, Fairy Shui Ling hurried forward to persuade Yin Ziling to let go, so as not to make people laugh at her: "Zi Ling, let go quickly, stop making trouble!"
"Sister Yuwei, don't pull me. I haven't hugged you enough. Just let me hold you for a while longer!" Yin Ziling's face was full of reluctance, but she was still pulled down by Fairy Shui Ling.
Seeing this scene, Lin Niuniu frowned tightly and looked unhappy.
Murong Shuang and Ao Ling didn't mind it. Instead, they envied Yin Ziling's boldness in love and hate. She didn't care about other people's opinions and lived freely and unrestrainedly.
Seeing this, Yu Kai quickly looked at Miaofa and Yan Huoyun and greeted them warmly: "Miaofa, are you recovered?"
"Thank you, donor Yu, for rescuing me back then. I have recovered as before!" Miaofa respectfully performed a Buddhist salute, clasped his hands together, with a look of gratitude on his face. He would always remember Yu Kai's life-saving grace in his heart.
"I'm glad you've recovered!" Yu Kai nodded with a smile like the warm spring sun. He then looked at Yan Huoyun and said, "Master Yan, long time no see!"
"I haven't seen you for many years. I really admire you for your cultivation reaching such a high level!" Yan Huoyun also responded with a Buddhist salute, his eyes full of admiration, and he felt sincere admiration for Yu Kai's growth.
"I'm just lucky and got some small opportunities!" Yu Kai said a little embarrassedly, scratching his head, looking honest and humble.
"Donor Yu, we are relieved to see that you are safe and sound. Please come to our Lingshan for a visit when you have time. We will take our leave first!" Yan Huoyun looked at Yu Kai and extended an invitation with a kind smile on his face.
"Okay, if I have the chance, I will definitely go to Lingshan to pay a visit to the Buddha!" Yu Kai bowed in return, feeling grateful for the Buddha's help in the past. He secretly thought that one day he would go to the Buddha's house to express his gratitude.
After the two left, the Great Emperor Zhenwu of Heaven came forward with the Five Emperors of the Five Directions. They saluted respectfully to the Devouring Emperor and the others and said, "Lord Devouring Emperor, Empress Hou Tu, and all the Ancestral Witches, our Majesty invites you!"
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