Chapter 90: The Clash of the Atlas Spear and the Soul-Breaking Spear, Absolute Suppression!
"Come, fight!"
Seeing that Yang Lie had already released his martial soul and soul rings, Yun Yuan gave a light shout and made the first move. The fourth black ten-thousand-year soul ring beneath his feet shone brilliantly.
"Fourth Soul Skill: Ultimate Sublimation!"
The state of Ultimate Sublimation allowed Yun Yuan's overall attributes to increase by 100% and also granted him an invincible and fearless heart.
Immediately after, Yun Yuan withdrew his Wind Thunder Wings and descended to the ground. The Atlas Spear transformed into a streak of white lightning, without any flourish, thrusting straight toward Yang Lie's face.
This spear strike was extremely fast. The spear tip sliced through the air with a piercing shriek. What seemed like a simple thrust actually contained endless variations of the spear dao. Power, speed, and accuracy had all reached an unbelievable level.
"The Spear Heart Realm! Holy Son Yun Yuan, you truly are an unparalleled genius rarely seen in ages!"
A sharp gleam flashed in Yang Lie's eyes. He was inwardly shocked at Yun Yuan's mastery of the spear. At such a young age, he had already reached the third realm of the spear dao—the Spear Heart Realm!
After recognizing Yun Yuan's level, Yang Lie dared not be careless. His sixth black soul ring lit up.
"Sixth Soul Skill: Demon-Breaking Spear Force!"
The Soul-Breaking Spear swept out horizontally, carrying a force that could destroy everything in its path, directly clashing with Yun Yuan's Atlas Spear.
"Clang!"
A deafening metallic collision resounded through heaven and earth. Visible shockwaves exploded outward from the center. The ground was torn into cracks by the force, and the surrounding vegetation was instantly crushed into powder.
Yang Lie felt his arm go numb, shock filling his heart. He was a Power Attack System Soul Douluo, yet in this clash of strength, he was actually shaken to the point of his blood surging by Yun Yuan, who was only a Soul King.
Before Yang Lie could recover, Yun Yuan's spear technique suddenly changed.
The Atlas Spear moved like a roaming dragon—agile and fluid—evading Yang Lie's fierce attacks while precisely striking at the weaknesses of the Soul-Breaking Spear.
At other times, it was like a tiger descending the mountain, domineering and ferocious, directly confronting Yang Lie's spear head-on.
Every move Yun Yuan made contained the ultimate understanding of the spear dao, perfectly balancing softness and strength, ever-changing and unpredictable.
Despite being only a five-ring Soul King, he firmly controlled the rhythm of a battle at the level of an eight-ring Soul Douluo.
The more Yang Lie fought, the more alarmed he became, his expression gradually turning solemn. The pressure Yun Yuan brought him was simply overwhelming.
Yet all he could do now was unleash everything he had, displaying all the spear techniques he had comprehended over the decades.
Each swing of the Soul-Breaking Spear carried the force to tear through space. Countless spear shadows filled the sky, attempting to suppress Yun Yuan completely.
But Yun Yuan's Atlas Spear stood like an unshakable pillar. No matter how violent Yang Lie's attacks were, he could calmly neutralize them and even seize subtle openings to launch sharp counterattacks.
Their figures darted across the ground at high speed, spear shadows filling the air, energy bursting in all directions. The sound of metal clashing rang endlessly, and each collision caused the surrounding space to tremble slightly.
Relying on his higher cultivation, Yang Lie's soul power surged endlessly, and his attacks grew increasingly fierce.
But Yun Yuan, with heaven-defying combat power, forcibly crossed the gap of three major realms—fighting him to a standstill and even gradually gaining the upper hand.
As the battle reached its climax, Yun Yuan's eyes became sharp as blades. All five of his soul rings burst forth with dazzling light, and all his soul power poured into the Atlas Spear without reservation.
"Clan Leader Yang, be careful. This move will be very powerful!"
At this moment, Yun Yuan was about to use all five of his soul skills simultaneously. The power he could unleash would absolutely reach the Titled Douluo level. This was also the strongest attack he could currently use.
In the next instant, he leaped into the air, standing midair, raising the Atlas Spear above his head as terrifying energy gathered along its shaft.
A massive energy spear shadow gradually formed, its pressure sweeping across the entire battlefield, causing even Yang Lie's Soul-Breaking Spear to dim.
"This level of power… how can it be this terrifying?!"
A storm surged in Yang Lie's heart. He could clearly feel the horror of Yun Yuan's strike. Immediately, he mobilized all his soul power, and his seventh and eighth soul rings lit up in succession.
"Seventh Soul Skill: Martial Soul True Body!"
"Eighth Soul Skill: Soul-Breaking Destruction!"
With Yang Lie's two shouts, a gigantic Soul-Breaking Spear appeared above him—his Martial Soul True Body, the Soul-Breaking True Body.
"Break!"
Seeing this, Yun Yuan shouted coldly. The Atlas Spear carried a force that seemed capable of splitting heaven and earth as it crashed down.
Below, Yang Lie also swung his Soul-Breaking True Body fiercely, meeting Yun Yuan's attack head-on.
In the next moment, Yun Yuan's energy spear shadow and Yang Lie's Soul-Breaking True Body collided violently, erupting with terrifying energy fluctuations. Yang Lie felt a massive force far beyond the level of a Soul Douluo surge through the spear.
His arm instantly went numb—the Soul-Breaking Spear nearly slipped from his grasp. His body was sent flying like a kite with a broken string, blood spraying from his mouth. He could no longer maintain his fighting stance and crashed heavily onto the ground.
As the dust settled, Yang Lie struggled to his feet, his hand gripping the trembling Soul-Breaking Spear. His gaze toward Yun Yuan in the sky was filled with disbelief and deep fear.
Meanwhile, Yun Yuan slowly withdrew the Atlas Spear martial soul. His five soul rings also faded away. His figure remained upright, showing no signs of injury.
Though Yun Yuan's cultivation was far below Yang Lie's, he had, by himself, crossed three major realms and completely defeated this Soul Douluo of the Breaking Clan.
In the distance, Yang Wudi, who had been watching the battle, hurried over to his father's side. His gaze toward Yun Yuan was filled with shock.
Yun Yuan, with the cultivation of a Soul King, had defeated his father, an eight-ring Soul Douluo. What kind of terrifying combat power was this?
The Breaking Clan's martial soul, the Soul-Breaking Spear, was undoubtedly among the top-tier martial souls on the continent. Even the Clear Sky Hammer might not necessarily surpass it.
Yet, when facing Yun Yuan's Atlas Spear, it was directly crushed, allowing Yun Yuan to defeat him across three major realms.
How could this not bring despair?
"Holy Son Yun Yuan, you… are too strong. Among all spear-type martial souls in this world, only your Atlas Spear martial soul is the true king."
After a long while, Yang Lie finally calmed down and spoke his thoughts.
"Clan Leader Yang, you are very strong as well. I had to go all out in this fight."
Hearing Yun Yuan's words, Yang Lie's mouth twitched slightly. The more he listened, the stranger it sounded.
You're a Soul King, yet going all out lets you defeat me—a Soul Douluo. How does that make me strong?
However, what Yang Lie did not know was that this was Yun Yuan's sincere thought. The combat power of a Soul-Breaking Spear user was indeed formidable. With its power, even an ordinary Titled Douluo might not necessarily defeat a Soul Douluo who possesses the Soul-Breaking Spear martial soul.
Decades later, Yang Wudi, standing beside Yang Lie, would use the strength of a Soul Douluo to defeat a Titled Douluo—proof of just how powerful the Soul-Breaking Spear martial soul was.
After demonstrating his strength and subduing the current Breaking Clan's leader, Yun Yuan prepared to begin poaching the Clear Sky Sect's corner. That was his true purpose today.
"Clan Leader Yang, my visit this time is mainly to discuss a deal with you."
End of Chapter
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