Luo Zhi seemed a bit wary of Ye Xuan’s speed in striking. Even though he had transformed into a demon, he dared not get too close. From a distance, he repeatedly raised his hands, and from his palms emanated dark green lines, explosively shooting out. These lines were compressed demonic power with incredible strength, which he couldn’t wield so easily before the demon transformation.
Swish, swish, swish, swish, swish, swish, swish... Ye Xuan’s figure flickered continuously. Around him, sword qi formed a barrier, and with each flicker of sword qi, a shadow of Ye Xuan would appear.
Even before drawing his sword, the sword qi had already filled the entire platform.
The speed was so fast, the force so ingeniously applied, sometimes advancing, sometimes retreating, sometimes slowing down, and sometimes speeding up, causing the platform to be filled with more and more figures of Ye Xuan, until there were hundreds, leaving the spectators astounded.
"Ye Xuan definitely possesses the strength of a four-star commander. Why is he only a three-star commander?"
"Yeah, even Commander Luo Zhi can’t do anything against him. With such strength, no three-star commander could have it."
"A genius, and an elite-level genius at that."
The crowd buzzed with discussion, and many of them had clearly underestimated him.
Challenging across ranks, especially at the Martial Saint level, even for a genius,
"Why can’t even one hit land on him?"
Luo Zhi was full of bewilderment. This Demon Nether Wave had immense power compared to ordinary elite geniuses, yet he didn’t think it could take down Ye Xuan. But if even one hit landed, it could reveal a flaw in the opponent, allowing him to strike with the more powerful Star Casting Divine Fist.
"No matter, Star Casting Divine Fist!"
The color on Luo Zhi’s body quickly faded from dark green to light green, while his right arm and fist became heavily dyed black.
Qingzhi King punched toward Ye Xuan, exploding brilliantly like stars, vaguely forming a celestial river. Although this river was not entirely clear, it was filled with ferocity, as if crafted from a celestial body, able to pierce through anything in its path...
"The fist power is strong, it’s the expression of power at its peak."
Ye Xuan wasn’t very familiar with the demon transformation of these demon beasts. In the Ancient World, the demon beasts with ancient bloodlines reside, and their transformation is more of a reversion, activating hidden powers within and focusing potential in one area for explosive manifestation. With the display of immense strength and True Yuan, different forms are portrayed, often showcasing astonishing power.
"Power has reached the peak, but the moves are too crude, not refined by well-crafted martial arts, still remain vain."
This Star Casting Divine Fist is indeed powerful, its strength rivals high-rank holy-grade martial arts, and it’s created by combining his own features, tailored perfectly.
"Crude power is easiest to break, your Star Casting Divine Fist can still be enhanced several levels."
With his right hand opened, Ye Xuan directly grabbed the radiant star fist force.
The stars burst apart, appearing very splendid, yet under Ye Xuan’s hand, it only made sounds like firecrackers. All the explosions were within a bearable range, unable to cause any harm to Ye Xuan.
Luo Zhi’s mouth opened wide, full of astonishment.
He was in the Fourth Grade Martial Saint Realm, and after demon transformation, the energy within increased significantly. After brewing and exploding, the power level could almost rival the Fifth Grade Martial Saint, three levels higher than Ye Xuan. With such a high foundation, in other aspects even if a bit inferior, his Star Casting Divine Fist shouldn’t have been easily dismantled by the opponent. After all, he wasn’t an ordinary person, he was a genius among millions, the chances of being defeated across ranks were very, very low, let alone across three levels.
His palm tingled, and Ye Xuan felt a bit strained, indeed the opponent’s Star Casting Divine Fist had reached a very high level in terms of strength, but the power wasn’t concentrated enough, which he broke with "Sword in Palm."
So-called Sword in Palm is the combination of swordsmanship and palm skill, releasing compressed sword qi simultaneously upon striking, splitting and dismantling the fist force of Star Casting Divine Fist.
This was a clever move Ye Xuan had created in his previous life.
Ye Xuan drew the Rain Saint Sword.
"It’s time to end this." Ye Xuan said faintly.
Luo Zhi roared and sent another Star Casting Divine Fist this way. This punch almost drained his potential, with power exploding to an extreme.
"I told you it’s no use."
Ye Xuan struck out with his left hand, still using Sword in Palm, once again shattering the star-like fist force.
"Heavenly Termination Sword!"
Ye Xuan didn’t waste words. To defeat someone like Luo Zhi, relying solely on Sword in Palm wouldn’t suffice. Though Sword in Palm was highly skilled, its power was weak, much lesser than Star Casting Divine Fist.
To win, a powerful sword technique was indispensable.
Sword light shuttled through, and for a moment, flashes of light shattered and traversed through the starry particles, and Ye Xuan’s figure swept past Luo Zhi’s body.
A sudden burst of blood, and in the blink of an eye, Ye Xuan was already behind Luo Zhi.
On Luo Zhi’s neck, there appeared a thin blood mark, which, though not fatal, precisely broke through Luo Zhi’s defense.
"Luo Zhi is defeated."
Witnessing this scene, an uproar swept across the training ground, a result so unexpected, showcasing that in the end, Luo Zhi, a four-star commander, was defeated.
Luo Zhi’s loyal subordinates immediately rushed up, eyeing Ye Xuan intensely.
Luo Zhi merely cast a deep look at Ye Xuan, then waved his hand. Today’s humiliation was set, and if given a chance, he would surely repay it.
Seeing Luo Zhi and his men leave in dejection, Ye Xuan was unconcerned. He had already shown leniency. If they still sought revenge and bore grudges, there would be no way around it.
Once Luo Zhi and his men departed, Ye Xuan looked towards the many war generals and soldiers below the platform, then his voice resonated throughout the training ground.
"Ladies and gentlemen, this Heavenly Fury Forest mission is indeed challenging, but I believe as long as we unite and cooperate, follow commands, the difficulty shouldn’t be immense."
"Now, who wishes to join under my command to assist in completing this task?"
Ye Xuan looked calmly at the crowd.
"Commander Ye Xuan, I, Lei Shan, am willing to join your command!"
"Seven-star War General Wu Gang, willing to follow orders!"
"We would be honored!"
For a moment, the atmosphere became extremely lively, as the previously silent scene turned fervent.
With a command quota for three thousand, it only took a dozen minutes to announce full enrollment.