NOVEL NEXT WORLD Chapter 42
呼呼呼~！
At that moment, a sharp, howling wind swept through the air, accompanied by a terrifying surge of energy wreaking havoc.
The Gnome Elder’s imposing aura shot up rapidly, his wild white hair dancing in the wind, and his eyes gleaming with a piercing light. The lines on his weathered face exuded an authority that brooked no dissent.
In the next second, numerous massive white cutting blades crisscrossed, tearing through the void itself, leaving gnarled fissures in their wake.
“That’s the Hurricane Elder’s Great Annihilation Technique!” other core elders exclaimed, fear etched on their faces.
This move was a mid-level Divine Ability, but more importantly, it had been perfected by the Gnome Elder!
The explosive power released was thousands of times greater than that of an amateur!
It was thanks to this move that he had established quite a reputation among the Great Ascension cultivators!
“Old lady, let me join the fun!” the Golden Serpent Elder shouted, gripping her serpent-headed staff. Her golden robes billowed without wind, as a terrifying energy gathered at the top of her staff, emanating a soul-chilling aura.
Suddenly, a massive serpentine shadow appeared, possessing six pairs of coal-black eyes, with a forked tongue hissing. Its back displayed wings vast enough to block out the sky.
Swish, the serpent-shaped phantom twisted its body and surged forward with overwhelming might, entwined in an unknown toxic black mist!
“Hmph!”
Seeing her companion engage, the Hongwu Elder raised a hand and formed an ancient fist seal, pulsing with bright waves of light.
Then, he flung his fist forward with a thunderous blast; the erupting force was like a volcano, ready to demolish everything.
Destructive Fist!
In an instant, three late-stage Great Ascension powerhouses launched a coordinated attack, intent on reducing their target to nothingness between heaven and earth.
Faced with the oncoming tide of lethal intent, Ye Junlin showed no fear, instead wearing a hint of playful amusement.
【Ding! Detected that the host is facing an attack from late-stage Great Ascension enemies. Triggering the passive effect: Become Stronger When Facing the Strong, gaining the cultivation level of Peak Great Ascension!】
Boom!!
Ye Junlin’s aura surged again, becoming even more powerful than before!
“Not good! His cultivation level…” The expressions of the three Elders changed drastically, disbelief shining in their eyes.
“Heh,” Ye Junlin sneered, raising his palm to strike, the golden light of his hand radiating vibrantly.
Boom!!!
A massive explosion lit up the surroundings.
In the eyes of countless terrified onlookers, three figures were sent flying, struggling to regain their stance while coughing up mouthfuls of blood, their auras diminished.
The Golden Serpent Elder’s face turned grim. “The sect’s information was wrong—Ye Junlin is at Peak Great Ascension!”
“Damn it, we were deceived!” the Hongwu Elder said, furious.
The Wind Elder wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and gritted his teeth. “At this point, we can only resort to the sect’s secret techniques and spare no effort to kill this person!”
“Agreed.”
“This battle must be won! It’s about the Yuhua Sect’s face!”
Upon hearing this, the few core elders behind them realized something and showed expressions of awe.
Looks like they plan to use that technique!
At this moment, feeling an immense surge of power swell within him, Ye Junlin couldn’t help but revel in the sensation.
It turned out that the Hongwu Elder’s attempt to block his attack hadn’t triggered the Become Stronger When Facing the Strong mechanism because the triggering conditions hadn’t been met.
To successfully trigger it, the opponent had to attack first!
Suddenly, Ye Junlin sensed something amiss and furrowed his brow.
Buzzing~~
At this moment, the energies of the Wind Elder, Hongwu Elder, and Golden Serpent Elder became remarkably mystical, releasing even more powerful energy waves than before.
Silver runes appeared on their skin, spreading up to their necks, covering their faces, and finally forming a downward-pointing triangle on their foreheads.
Brilliant silver light radiated around them, emitting an air of divine, untouchable sanctity.
“Holy crap, what happened to those three Elders?”
“Could it be they’re using the rumored secret technique of the Yuhua Sect, the Yuhua Ascension Technique?”
“I know! I heard that only the most promising core elders are qualified to cultivate this technique!”
“This secret technique was created by the founding ancestors of the sect and is fundamental to the Yuhua Sect’s establishment! Those who perform the Yuhua Ascension Technique will elevate their fighting capabilities to a whole new level!”
…
The army of Cultivators erupted in excitement.
This is the everlasting foundation of the Yuhua Sect!
Hong Qianye’s face turned serious. “What an intriguing secret technique; it’s no less impressive than those from the major sects in the Central Region.”
The person who created this technique must have talent comparable to a genius!
Booming…
In the distance, three powerful figures loomed in the sky, their sacred silver light pulsating as if they were about to ascend to immortality.
The Hongwu Elder’s eyes shimmered with exhilaration. “So this is the state of using the secret technique? I feel an endless flow of power coursing through me!”
“Let’s hurry; you all know that the longer we maintain this technique, the greater the cost we face. We have no way back!” the Wind Elder said solemnly.
“As long as we can wash this sect in blood, I don’t care if my cultivation regresses or my foundation is destroyed!” the Golden Serpent Elder shouted maniacally.
“Kill!!”
A deafening roar pierced the sky.
All three launched a full-scale assault, their techniques and abilities demonstrating a hundred times more power than before.
Alongside the other core elders, they created an impenetrable web of attacks.
Ye Junlin narrowed his eyes. “Interesting.”
Only now was he beginning to take things seriously.
Bang! Bang! Bang~~
Deafening explosions sounded.
Ye Junlin clashed fists, one person facing off against nine late-stage Great Ascension cultivators; of course, it was mainly against the three strongest Elders.
Ye Junlin distinctly felt the pressure increase dramatically.
“Great Annihilation Technique!”
The Wind Elder’s silver runes wove together as he raised his hand to unleash his ultimate technique.
Suddenly, a white whirlwind tore through, ready to shred Ye Junlin to pieces.
“Die!!”
With the Yuhua Ascension Technique empowering them, the Hongwu Elder and Golden Serpent Elder unleashed terrifying strength, aggressively closing in on him!
Boom!!
Just then, an overwhelming pressure surged like a tidal wave, revealing an immense shadow behind Ye Junlin that seemed to stretch across the sky.
There stood a figure wearing an imperial crown, eyes cold and indifferent, arms folded behind its back as if standing through the river of time.
“What… is this…”
Everyone’s expressions turned pale, an urge to submit swelling in their hearts.
“It’s the Apparition that appeared in the Secret Realm back then!” Hong Qianye gasped, her Danfeng Eyes wide.
Standing with the Celestial Emperor’s Apparition, Ye Junlin’s aura suddenly became grand and regal, as if he had transformed into someone else.
He raised his hand, an indescribable power coursed through him, shattering all kinds of attacks and sending the core elders reeling backward.
“This is the Divine Ability!” the Wind Elder exclaimed in shock.
“But, I’ve never seen such an apparition before,” the Hongwu Elder said, still shaken.
Before this monumental apparition, they felt as insignificant as ants, wishing only to kneel and worship!
“Watch closely; the real show is about to begin,” Ye Junlin said nonchalantly.
The Golden Serpent Elder stifled her inner turmoil and growled, “Who are you trying to scare? I’ve seen my fair share of grand spectacles!”
“Hehe.”
Ye Junlin sneered, slowly lifting his hand and extending a finger to point at her forehead.
Boom!!
The world dimmed, leaving only Ye Junlin’s finger, imbued with a sense of the Dao!
The Golden Serpent Elder felt an unspeakable dread as the fingertip grew larger, the looming threat of death casting a shadow over her heart.
The scariest part was that her body suddenly became immobile; the surrounding space froze, and not even spiritual energy could flow.
Endless golden light erupted from his fingertip, a dazzling golden divine sword that tore through the sky, creating twisted ripples.
Heaven Cutting Finger!
“Aaaah…”
The Golden Serpent Elder let out a wretched scream, desperately trying to cast a spell to defend herself, but there was no escaping her destined demise.
The others were paralyzed by fear, their hair standing on end.
Then, Ye Junlin raised his fist and struck with overwhelming force that shook the heavens and the earth.
With a thunderous boom, a fist print followed like a swirling black hole, aggressively bearing down. The core elders tried to flee in all directions but found they were unable to control themselves, irresistibly drawn closer like moths to a flame.
“Help me! Somebody, please!”
“No!!”
In the end, the few of them were torn to bits, their divine souls obliterated, forever erased from existence.
The Wind Elder and Hongwu Elder felt a wave of horror wash over them, exchanging frantic glances before turning to flee separately.
The terrifying power Ye Junlin displayed shattered their will to fight.
“Think you can escape?”
A teasing voice echoed throughout the heavens.
The Wind Elder and Hongwu Elder were horrified to discover glowing white hands reaching for them from behind.
Crossing a distance of thousands of meters, they were seized without a second thought!
“You monster, the Yuhua Sect will never let you go!!” the Wind Elder sputtered, blood streaming from his seven orifices, frantically struggling in vain.
“Great Demon from the Arid Province! A Great Demon!” the Hongwu Elder cried out, his face in despair.
“Oh, why bother?”
Ye Junlin shook his head, tightening his grip.
Bang!
Bang!
The two were abruptly crushed!
In that instant, countless gazes were riveted on the indomitable figure standing against the sky, alongside the vast Apparition that governed all life.
The entire world fell silent!