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"Hmm?"
Wei Yang suddenly frowned, waking from that state of pure exhilaration.
As he withdrew from that new, god-like higher-dimensional perspective, he was surprised to find his aura fluctuating wildly, the energy within his body surging uncontrollably. It seemed as though he was stepping into a new realm, beginning a brand-new transformation.
"Breaking through to Ban Sheng?!" Wei Yang was stunned for a moment, then came to a sudden realization.
Obviously, the stimulation from breaking through to the Heaven Soul Reakm had triggered the Dou Qi realm that had long been teetering on the edge of breakthrough, causing it to stir restlessly once more.
The vast ocean-like Dou Qi within him began to undergo an even higher level of transformation. That mighty energy surged through every corner of his body, fusing into his limbs and bones, quietly and mysteriously altering the very essence of his life bit by bit.
It promoted a fundamental metamorphosis in his body — from skin and flesh, to bones, meridians, and even down to the cellular level.
After stepping into the Dou Sheng Realm, even a single drop of blood or a strand of hair would contain energy so pure and refined that it could be considered a priceless heavenly treasure to ordinary people.
This qualitative transformation, in fact, had already begun back when he first started the Nine Change to turn Saint. Now, Wei Yang's body was autonomously and irreversibly beginning to evolve toward the level of Ban Sheng.
This change was entirely instinctive, occurring on its own. Even Wei Yang couldn't suppress or stop it.
"Another case of accumulation bursting forth, huh? My foundation's too thick — quantity naturally turning into quality. Looks like it's impossible to hold back anymore." He couldn't help but let out a wry smile.
It had been fine before; he could suppress it if he wanted to. But now, under the stimulation of his powerful mid-stage Heaven Soul Realm, his body had instinctively triggered this transformation. It was a natural pursuit of life's evolution — utterly unstoppable.
In the dark void, endless waves of rich, faintly crimson energy were being drawn toward him, pouring into Wei Yang's body. His cultivation method even began operating on its own, passively absorbing and refining that energy.
Wei Yang watched, wide-eyed and speechless. He hadn't done anything — just stood there quietly, while his body handled everything by itself. It was as if his body and Dou Qi were saying: "Don't bother, we've got this."
They had completely bypassed their master, impatiently beginning their own evolution. What others could only dream of achieving, Wei Yang was forced into — unable to stop his own advancement.
"It's not that I don't want to ascend, it's that I really don't have enough energy to sustain such a transformation! Can't you two slow down a bit? If we keep progressing at this snail's pace, by the time it's done, it'll be the next era already." Wei Yang shook his head helplessly, completely exasperated.
But it was too late. The breakthrough had already begun — there was no stopping it now. His body and Dou Qi were simply too eager to evolve. Stimulated by his powerful soul, they didn't need their master's control — they were advancing instinctively.
Since that was the case, Wei Yang could only find a way to accelerate the process. He still had half of a Dragon Emperor Blood Crystal left — but that wouldn't be enough. No, not even the whole crystal from before would suffice.
After all, just because he could temporarily exert the strength of a high-level Ban Sheng didn't mean that same amount of energy was enough to complete the actual breakthrough. Far away, in front of the bronze gate, Zhu Kun, who was watching this scene, was left speechless.
"This situation… this brat's breaking through to Ban Sheng passively?"
"His foundations too solid, his accumulation too immense — it's no wonder he can't suppress it anymore." Zhu Kun sighed and shook his head in mild amazement.
What others dreamed of achieving, this kid was being forced into doing. Where was the fairness in that?
"He doesn't have the resources. If he's relying solely on absorbing the external energy like this, there's no way he'll succeed in less than three to five years," Zhu Kun muttered, his eyes flickering with hesitation.
He didn't have much heart's blood left. Glancing at the sleeping Zi Yan, a painful expression crossed Zhu Kun's face. It seemed he was going to have to bleed again — and not figuratively.
"Fine, fine… I'll help this lucky brat one more time."
He had no choice — he really couldn't just stand by.
This kid clearly had something urgent to do, otherwise he wouldn't have forcibly suppressed his urge to ascend to Ban Sheng before. Moreover, Wei Yang had already mentioned to Zhu Kun about his three-year promise with Hei Qing.
Now that the three years had passed, if Wei Yang's breakthrough dragged on for several more years, the dragons on Eastern Dragon Island would probably go insane, scouring the continent in search of Wei Yang and Zi Yan.
By then, it would surely involve the Falling Star Pavilion. Within Starfall Pavilion… was a newly advanced Saint Yao.
"Damn it!" Zhu Kun cursed, gritting his teeth as he raised his hand, two fingers forming a blade, preparing to cut into his chest once again.
"Hm?"
Suddenly, he froze mid-motion.
He saw that Wei Yang — who was still in the middle of his breakthrough — had abruptly stood up. Then, with a flash, his figure turned into a blur and shot rapidly toward the outside world.
"At a time like this, where is he going?" Zhu Kun muttered in confusion.
Then, realization dawned on him.
"Heh, what a bold kid!"
Wei Yang's figure turned into a streak of black lightning, tearing through the void with incredible speed.
In the blink of an eye, he reached the spatial entrance where he had first come in, then passed effortlessly through an invisible ripple, his figure vanishing completely from the dark void. After a brief moment of dizziness, his vision cleared — he had arrived in another world.
A scorching, molten world of magma. The moment he appeared, two powerful auras instantly locked onto him.
"Hm?" Wei Yang raised an eyebrow slightly.
Having faced Zhu Kun — a being at the pinnacle of existence — and now with his own soul having reached mid-stage Heavenly Realm while his Dou Qi cultivation had climbed to the peak of the Nine-Change, these two auras, though strong, were hardly enough to shake him.
Just two Ban Shengs.
Following the direction of the auras, Wei Yang turned his gaze and saw two white-scaled lizard. Unlike the others he'd encountered before, these two had pale scales and visibly aged features. Yet the power emanating from them was unmistakably that of true Ban Shengs.
When they saw Wei Yang not only emerge alive but also radiating a power more than tenfold stronger than when he'd entered — his aura unstable, the surrounding heaven and earth energy surging toward him uncontrollably — they instantly realized he was in the midst of a breakthrough.
The two Ban Sheng lizard exchanged glances, both seeing shock mirrored in each other's eyes.
One of them slowly stood up, his beady eyes filled with cold indifference as he said, "Human, you dare trespass into the God's Sanctuary. You have committed an unforgivable sin. Today, this Saint shall judge you — your life shall be taken, and your blood shall atone for your blasphemy against the God!"
"Ha… God? Atonement?" Wei Yang chuckled freely.
"Silence, human! How dare you speak of the God so disrespectfully!" the other Ban Sheng roared furiously as he too rose to his feet.
"What a pair of pitiful creatures," Wei Yang said coldly, though there was a trace of pity in his eyes.
Two mighty Ban Shengs, and yet they spent their entire lives trapped in this dark, sunless world of magma. Even after reaching such strength, they were still prisoners — bound here, ignorant of the vastness of the outside world.
Compared to Zhu Kun, they were even more pathetic. At least Zhu Kun, though bound physically, remained free in spirit.
"The so-called god you speak of is only the one you believe in. It has nothing to do with me. In my eyes, that so-called god is merely another powerful being — nothing more."
Wei Yang slowly suppressed the turbulent Dou Qi within his body while silently gathering power for what was to come. His voice was calm and detached as he said, "I respect it, but I will never fear or submit to it. Because one day, I too will reach that height — and perhaps even surpass it."
"When that day comes, I will be the God!"
His tone was utterly flat, as if he were simply stating a fact. Tuo She Ancient God — was he truly that powerful?
He became a Dou Di through the Heavenly Flame. Wei Yang admired him, yes — but he did not fear him. After all, was his name ever known throughout the Great Thousand World?
No. So then— a god? What a joke. I, Wei Yang, can be the same — no, even stronger!
"Impudent!"
"Silence!"
The two Ban Sheng lizard roared in unison, their fury exploding like thunder.
Boom! Boom!
Their vast auras erupted, surging toward Wei Yang like raging tides.
"Human! How dare you insult the God — you deserve death!"
Two colossal lizard claws ripped through the molten sea, descending fiercely toward Wei Yang's head.
"Hahaha—perfect timing!"
"Black Sun Calamity!"
BOOM!
A blazing black sun rose into the air, bursting forth with boundless destructive light.
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