Chapter 212

Chapter 212: Stepping into the Touching Heaven Realm, Level Three

With complete Holy Power, Zhang Yang finally understood why saints stood far above all other realms.

The saying "Everyone below a saint is like an ant" was absolutely true.

The Ultimate Baxiang Power was already considered the most invincible soul power martial arts technique beneath the power of the sacred path.

It could crush all other soul power martial arts techniques— not just by a small margin, but by an overwhelming degree.

However, before Holy Power— or rather, when he still possessed only Quasi-Holy Power— it had seemed insignificant.

Compared to genuine Holy Power now, the difference was indescribable. "Like heaven and earth" was an apt comparison.

The key realization was that only after achieving complete Holy Power did he grasp the depth of the saint’s path.

He had merely glimpsed the power of the sacred path; the road to perfection remained long.

Even so, he was absolutely confident that with Diamond Dragon Holy Power, he could sweep away all his opponents.

No challengers would remain in the Daybreak Phoenix Ruins!

Yuluan cheered for him and then informed him:

“Ghost King Fulong and Ghost King Wudao have joined forces and declared they will kill us within five days.”

“Two days have already passed.”

She looked up at the sky and continued, “The Daybreak Phoenix Ruins can sense the passing of night and day in the outside world. Some say it’s a sign that the Great Path Sacred Fruit tree is about to emerge. Others believe it’s due to the disappearance of the Dawn Goddess, Shui Lianyi. Her absence must signify something extremely important— undoubtedly connected to the changes within the Daybreak Phoenix Ruins, since it will permanently close once the Great Path Sacred Fruit tree appears.”

Zhang Yang gazed at the sky. Though it appeared unchanged, he felt as if he could see through to the outside world. It was an illusion, yet he was certain— it was indeed nighttime outside.

The changes over the past two days undoubtedly signified that the Daybreak Phoenix Ruins were undergoing some kind of evolution.

“Regardless of whether the Daybreak Phoenix Ruins will close permanently, we must seize every opportunity before that happens,” Zhang Yang said. “Do you know where Ghost King Fulong and Ghost King Wudao are?”

He was already prepared to take the initiative.

With Diamond Dragon Holy Power, he longed to fight— to prove his invincibility.

Invincibility today was completely different from before.

Once, being invincible meant standing atop a mountain where others could still chase after him.

Now, invincibility meant standing upon a cloud, looking down at all living beings, knowing that no matter how hard they tried, they could never reach him.

Perhaps this was the reason why saints looked down upon mortals.

It was entirely a psychological effect caused by an overwhelming disparity in power. Overcoming this mindset and treating others as equals was incredibly difficult.

“We can’t find them. Even the Four Great Phantoms have failed to locate them. Flower Phantom suspects they might be undergoing the Super Ghost King transformation, gaining some special protective ability,” Yuluan said.

Zhang Yang replied, “Then let them come to us. Let’s continue our closed meditation.”

The two found a relatively concealed location nearby.

Yuluan used the Forbidden Law Stone to activate forbidden laws, isolating them from the outside world while primarily setting up a warning mechanism.

Both entered closed meditation.

It was not to respond to the Ghostly Divine Platform’s provocation but to prepare for the competition for the Great Path Sacred Fruit tree.

With only a month left, they aimed to enhance their strength as much as possible.

Yuluan, at Touching Heaven Realm Level Eight, had already reached the highest limit of the Daybreak Phoenix Ruins. However, if she could break through to Level Nine, even if she could not fully unleash its combat power, her strength would undoubtedly improve.

Zhang Yang, on the other hand, was only at Touching Heaven Realm Level Two, with many levels still to surpass.

The two took out a massive quantity of Spirit Stones, stacking them into a small mountain, and began cultivating.

Time passed swiftly, and soon another day had gone by.

Zhang Yang felt a thunderous rumble in his dantian and effortlessly completed another breakthrough.

He had reached Touching Heaven Realm Level Three.

The Nine Extremes True Essence doubled once again, significantly boosting his combat power.

Yuluan’s cultivation speed was already fast, but for her, one day was hardly enough to make a difference.

However, they had consumed an immense number of Spirit Stones.

Witnessing this, Yuluan was left speechless, finally understanding the true reason behind Zhang Yang’s formidable strength.

The amount of Spirit Stones he had used would have been enough for her to break through several small realms, yet it had only allowed Zhang Yang to advance by one.

This was the difference between them.

Without hesitation, they took out even more Spirit Stones and continued cultivating.

Half a day passed.

The once-massive pile of Spirit Stones dimmed like a fading mountain. After a minor breakthrough, the required amount of Spirit Stones for the next phase of cultivation increased yet again.

Yuluan found herself affected, unable to focus on her own cultivation. It felt as though she was competing with Zhang Yang for resources, so she simply gave up for the time being.

Instead, she sat off to the side, studying the Jiaolong Pearl, contemplating ways to maximize the potential of the Snow Guards.

Another day passed.

The Spirit Stones were once again depleted.

Zhang Yang showed no signs of another breakthrough— he clearly needed even more Spirit Stones.

They continued replenishing their supply.

Yuluan, observing this, wondered whether she should try to find Spirit Saint Stones for him.

With his cultivation speed, if he had access to a vast number of Spirit Saint Stones, he might be able to break through two or three small realms in succession. However, with only Spirit Stones, he had managed just one and had yet to reach Touching Heaven Realm Level Four.

This thought left her feeling wistful.

Zhang Yang continued cultivating, but after just one hour, he suddenly stopped, opened his eyes, and looked outside.

Yuluan sensed it too and turned her gaze in the same direction.

Through the protective forbidden laws, they could see a surge of ghostly energy approaching, as if evil spirits were emerging from the darkness.

“They’re here.”

Zhang Yang stepped down from the small mountain of Spirit Stones, gathering up the remaining ones.

Yuluan waved her hand, dispersing the forbidden laws, and put away the Jiaolong Pearl.

The two ascended into the sky.

In the distance, the rushing ghostly energy exuded an ominous, chilling aura.

“Zhang Yang, my brothers and I have come to kill you!”

The ghostly energy surged violently.

From within the boiling black mist, Ghost King Fulong and Ghost King Wudao emerged, stepping forward one after another.

Their aura had undergone a drastic transformation.

If before they had been like a raging river, now they were like a boundless ocean— terrifyingly powerful.

“Super Ghost King transformation— a power gained at the cost of death,” Ghost King Fulong said coldly. “I once aspired to become a saint, but because of you, I was forced to undergo the Super Ghost King transformation. Zhang Yang, you claim you won’t die, but how could I accept that?”

Ghost King Wudao sneered. “Killing you is easy. But making you die with your eyes wide open? Now that would be satisfying.”

He smirked and continued, “Let me tell you something. While we are here to stop you, the Seventh Prince has already led a group to Falling Phoenix Valley to kill Ye Kuanglan.”

“Considering the time that has passed, Ye Kuanglan should be dead by now.”

“Don’t think he’s strong enough to hold out for long. With the Seventh Prince and the Phoenix Woman teaming up, not even you could withstand them, let alone him.”

“We know you have the intelligence network of the Four Great Phantoms, but unfortunately, Ye Kuanglan won’t even have the chance to send out a distress signal before he dies.”

“Are you furious? Does it enrage you?”

“Will you die with your eyes wide open just like this?”

“Hahahaha! Seeing you so angry brings me such joy. I can’t help but laugh! Hahahaha…”

His laughter echoed wildly.

Ghost King Fulong joined in, roaring with laughter.

Both of them, having embraced the Super Ghost King transformation, were slightly unhinged— perhaps because they already knew their fate was sealed.

Zhang Yang had no interest in words.

He charged at them directly.

He unleashed Three Steps of Mountains and Rivers to its fullest, moving as if traversing through space, arriving in an instant.

Three Steps of Mountains and Rivers was a martial arts technique on the path of a saint, and its profundity was unparalleled.

As Zhang Yang wielded Diamond Dragon Holy Power, his comprehension of the technique deepened significantly, allowing him to execute it far better than before.

In the blink of an eye, he arrived.

Ghost King Fulong and Ghost King Wudao sensed his presence simultaneously and struck back without hesitation.

Whoosh!

The Holy Might erupted.

Zhang Yang’s fists came crashing down.

Bang! Bang!

Even though Ghost King Fulong and Ghost King Wudao had completed their Super Ghost King transformation and were prepared to retaliate, they barely managed to lift their fists before Zhang Yang’s devastating blows landed.

The sound of impact echoed in Yuluan’s ears.

Then, she witnessed Zhang Yang surge forward, the wind from his momentum scattering Ghost King Fulong and Ghost King Wudao into dust.

The Super Ghost King transformation, which Ghost King Youye had placed great hope in, was utterly crushed by Diamond Dragon Holy Power.

“Go!”

Zhang Yang grabbed Yuluan and unleashed Three Steps of Mountains and Rivers at full speed, heading straight for Falling Phoenix Valley.

He had only one thought in his mind:

Ye Kuanglan, hold on!