CHAPTER 384: CHAPTER 353: POWER TAO BECOMES HOLY, AVENGING THE PAST GRUDGE

Azure Lotus Heaven Lord, originally known as Flower Tao God, had performed countless miracles, simply too numerous to describe. He was unrivaled among his peers, defeated higher-level opponents, and creating all kinds of unimaginable feats was simply the norm for him. The battle people most enjoyed discussing was when he transcended cultivation levels to forcefully shatter his fated nemesis—the Demon Clan’s Destiny, who had already reached the Unconventional Tao Realms!

What an astounding battle record this was! Defeating a ninth-level expert while at the eighth level—before it happened, no one would have dared to believe it possible.

But Azure Lotus Heaven Lord did it!

For this reason, Azure Lotus Heaven Lord was acclaimed as the Human Clan Emperor with the strongest attack power. His status far exceeded that of Soul Killing Demon Emperor, closely rivaling Dragon Sun Emperor.

Azure Lotus Heaven Lord’s ability to achieve this was closely related to two things: his nearly infinite Wood Tao Immortal Nuance and his profound, inscrutable Sword Tao cultivation.

And at this moment, Hong Yuan was experiencing the terror of this aspect of Azure Lotus Heaven Lord!

BOOM!

RUMBLE!

Under the dark night sky of Green Heaven, Hong Yuan fiercely collided with the imprint of Azure Lotus Heaven Lord. All kinds of mysterious runes emerged around them, mutually annihilating each other.

For a time, the clash of the sword and the resonance of the ding were equally matched; it was difficult to determine a victor.

Exhilarating, exhilarating... Hong Yuan’s eyes gradually brightened. His body reverberated as he received the ultimate refinement from Azure Lotus Heaven Lord.

Combat was always the best way for a Martial Artist to grow.

Every moment, he absorbed nutrients, growing rapidly. His understanding of the Human Strength Equilibrium Flow deepened!

Flesh, tendons, skin, bones, organs, marrow, blood...

Within the treasure trove of the human body lay minute aspects of the Great Power True Martial Body. Hong Yuan had struggled to explore these in the past, but now, under the immense pressure from Azure Lotus Heaven Lord, they were gradually exposed before him.

Hong Yuan quickly refined them, causing the physical strength of his Great Power True Martial Body to steadily climb.

Martial arts and medicine have always been closely related. At this moment, if Hong Yuan were to learn the basics of pharmacology, he would surely become an unparalleled divine physician!

CLANG! With an expressionless face, Azure Lotus Heaven Lord brandished his chilling longsword.

The next moment, an overwhelming force transmitted from the longsword. It was like an ancient volcano erupting—vast and unstoppable.

Hong Yuan’s gaze was intense, his black hair fluttering wildly.

Veins bulged on his arms like mighty dragons as he swung the heavy, mountain-like Single-horned Ding at the frigid longsword.

ROAR—

A thunderous noise erupted, followed by a tremendous surge of Qi waves.

In the surging Qi waves, Hong Yuan continued to collide incessantly with Azure Lotus Heaven Lord.

Azure Lotus Heaven Lord’s movement technique was sharp, while Hong Yuan’s might was capable of lifting the world.

Azure Lotus Heaven Lord, after briefly clashing with Hong Yuan, spontaneously changed his combat strategy.

He only occasionally confronted Hong Yuan head-on. More often, he used secret arts to disrupt Hong Yuan, then seized the opportunity to break through using the sharp edge of his Sword Tao.

Naturally, Hong Yuan wouldn’t let Azure Lotus Heaven Lord have his way. Unfortunately, Azure Lotus Heaven Lord’s movement technique was too swift, allowing him to freely cast various Divine Powers!

Fortunately, Hong Yuan’s goal was not just to defeat Azure Lotus Heaven Lord but to temper himself and perfect his combat system.

Heavy metallic vibrations rang out as golden Power Tao Marks and green Wood Tao Marks swept against each other.

Waves of clouds pierced the sky, rolling up thousands of layers high, as fierce flames spontaneously erupted from the void.

Hong Yuan focused his mind, investing his entire being. He continuously circulated the Human Strength Equilibrium Flow, delving deeper and deeper into the potential of the Great Power True Martial Body!

The Single-horned Ding struggled to withstand the boundless sword aura of Azure Lotus Heaven Lord.

Azure Lotus Heaven Lord’s attacks were exceptionally sharp. A slight misstep, and Hong Yuan could suffer broken bones and torn tendons.

Several times, Hong Yuan considered advancing to the third step of Sainthood prematurely to end this Great Emperor Level sparring session. Fortunately, he persisted under the heavy pressure from Azure Lotus Heaven Lord.

In an instant, Hong Yuan and Azure Lotus Heaven Lord clashed thousands of times.

Fierce storms arose, and the entire space was filled with their phantom-like figures.

Because he was pitting his weaknesses against Azure Lotus Heaven Lord’s strengths, Hong Yuan was forced back step by step. Yet, the divine light in his eyes grew even brighter.

Because he could still grow stronger!

[Power Tao +1,000]

[Power Tao +1,000]

[...]

[School: Power Tao (Grandmaster 2%) → Power Tao (Grandmaster 11%)]

Half a moment later, Hong Yuan felt his Qi and blood surge, as mighty as a great dragon. The corner of his mouth curled slightly.

A Great Emperor level sparring partner—this is a true opportunity...

The Human Strength Equilibrium Flow can’t be delved into any further for now. In that case, I’ll focus on advancing the Beast Strength Illusion Flow.

Hong Yuan furiously raised the great ding and smashed it down, forcing Azure Lotus Heaven Lord back.

His body quivered, his dark Daoist robe billowed, and a brilliant golden divine light emanated from him.

One after another, terrifying phantoms of Ancient Great Evils erupted from his blood and skin. They surged towards Azure Lotus Heaven Lord, roaring and clawing.

Their auras all reached Saint Level.

Among them, the Great Moon True Dragon Phantom was even more terrifying.

Faced with Hong Yuan’s sudden encircling attack, Azure Lotus Heaven Lord leaped into the air. He released the longsword, which then hovered above his head.

A black and white Immortal Qi emerged in front of Azure Lotus Heaven Lord, condensing into an ink brush.

He lifted the brush and began to paint with a tranquil demeanor. Black and white Tao Marks, intermingled, pervaded the void, transforming it into something resembling a vast painting scroll.

Before long, one black and white Ancient Great Evil after another emerged from his brushstrokes, roaring out—identical to those Hong Yuan had summoned!

Painting Tao!? Hong Yuan’s eyes flashed with keen interest, a hunter’s delight.

Indeed, his attribute panel, under the ’Skills and Arts’ column, listed ’Painting’!

SCREECH!

ROAR—

The Power Tao phantoms clashed head-on with the ink-drawn Ancient Great Evils summoned by Painting Tao, neither side conceding to the other.

White Tiger Shadow confronted the ink White Tiger, and Vermilion Bird Shadow confronted the ink Vermilion Bird...

Intense auras filled the entire firmament. This group of Ancient Great Evil Divine Appearances competed not only in Tao Rhyme but also in the depth of their respective masters’ Immortal Nuance.