novelhk Chapter 23 Killing the Stone Emperor
Chapter 23 Killing the Stone Emperor
Hokuto Himeka
The eldest son of the Void Emperor frowned, full of worry: "Ye Fan is too reckless. Last time, his battle against the Carefree Celestial Venerable was already fraught with danger. This time, the Stone Emperor has attained the Great Perfection of the Holy Spirit, which is equivalent to becoming an Emperor with a Great Perfection Holy Body. The danger is even greater than before."
The Void Emperor laughed loudly, his demeanor calm and composed: "On the contrary, I think that young friend Ye Fan's actions this time are well-thought-out and not impulsive."
He looked up at the sky and continued, "At this moment, all the supreme beings have gathered on Flying Immortal Star to compete for the path to immortality, and no one will be distracted by the Undying Mountain."
"Moreover, Shi Huang was clearly suffering from old injuries and was not in good condition, which is why he made such a boastful statement about making a ten-move agreement."
"Ten moves? Hmph, aren't they afraid of breaking their own teeth!"
Seeing that his eldest son was still puzzled, the Void Emperor explained calmly: "You have never personally fought against the Stone Emperor, so you do not know the depth of his power."
In terms of sheer difficulty, the Carefree Celestial Venerable far surpasses this stubborn rock. Since Ye Fan was able to slay the Celestial Venerable and level the Sea of Reincarnation, he is destined to win this battle; it's only a matter of time.
"Then... Mount Undying is going to be leveled too?!" The eldest son of the Ji family became excited instantly.
The Void Emperor's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and his heart surged with heroic spirit:
"Indeed. Another forbidden zone for life will become history."
His two greatest enemies in life were the Undying Mountain and the Sea of Reincarnation.
Now, they are all about to be destroyed by the son-in-law of the Ji family. How could he not be filled with excitement?
In the sky
The battle was about to begin. The Stone Emperor did not hold back from the start and directly reached the ultimate sublimation. The Holy Spirit Power around him surged and the Emperor's Laws surged. He raised his hand and clashed palms with Ye Fan!
"boom--!"
The Emperor's Laws erupted with a roar, and countless strands of immortal light shot into the sky. Ye Fan and the Stone Emperor were both violently shaken. One of them staggered backward, with crimson blood splattering from the corner of his mouth; the other's chest heaved violently, and blood also seeped from the corner of his mouth.
In their first exchange, the two ended up severely injured!
Shi Huang's eyes flashed with a fierce light, unwilling to be outdone, and he raised his hand to unleash the ultimate killing technique, "Royal Seal of the World".
Ye Fan's expression turned solemn. He immediately merged the "Form" Secret Technique, the "Travel" Secret Technique, and the "Cosmic Seal." The three secret techniques intertwined to form a shield, which then transformed into an offensive blade. They forcefully broke through the shackles of the laws and collided violently with the Stone Emperor's secret technique.
Ye Fan's Time and Space, the Northern Dipper Forbidden Zone
The carefree Celestial Venerable gazed at Ye Fan's figure in the sky, seeing him use his primordial spirit as the main attack and his physical body as the backup, seamlessly integrating the Word of Movement Secret into various divine arts, and couldn't help but sigh sincerely.
"This kid has actually mastered the 'Travel' secret technique and integrated it with other secret arts, reaching a new level in his understanding of the Nine Secrets! He's truly a prodigy!"
The Celestial Venerable of Longevity echoed with a soft sigh, his tone filled with shock.
"With such talent, even if he weren't a Saint Body, this world couldn't confine him! His potential seems limitless, and his indomitable fighting spirit is unmatched."
Deep within the Primordial Ancient Mine, the divine thoughts of the Supreme Beings intertwined, their gazes fixed on Ye Fan's figure in the sky, their tones filled with undisguised amazement and bewilderment.
"This kid's comprehension is simply abnormal!"
Emperor Wanlong spoke in a deep voice, his tone filled with shock, "The Nine Secrets are the life's cultivation fruits of the nine Heavenly Venerables. Ordinary cultivators who can master one or two are already considered exceptionally talented. Yet he can wield the Nine Secrets with such mastery, as if they were forbidden killing moves he was born with!"
The Ancient Emperor of Qilin echoed his sentiments, his tone tinged with doubt: "Indeed, such heaven-defying comprehension is like carrying a Bodhi tree with him, constantly seeking enlightenment! Is he truly just a simple Saint Body? Could he be an innate Saint Body Dao Embryo?"
Ye Fan's performance had far surpassed the scope of ordinary holy bodies.
Throughout history, after achieving the Great Perfection of the Sacred Body, most people have relied on supernatural powers such as the Six Paths Reincarnation Fist, resulting in a limited repertoire of moves.
Ye Fan, however, was completely different. He had mastered the Nine Secrets in countless ways, and he also created the Heavenly Emperor Fist. Every move he made was comparable to a supreme forbidden killing move, decisive and powerful.
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"Bang!"
After the loud bang, the Stone Emperor was sent flying again, coughing up blood. The holy light around him dimmed slightly, indicating that his injuries had worsened.
And so, the two exchanged blows, each move powerful enough to shatter stars and tear apart the universe. Celestial light and blood mist mingled, and killing intent permeated the entire Eastern Wilderness.
Driven to the brink of despair, the Stone Emperor's eyes flashed with madness as he roared, "With my imperial blood, I will sacrifice myself on the path to immortality!"
Before he finished speaking, his blood essence surged wildly, transforming into a sky full of blood-red light that dyed the entire universe crimson. Time and space lost all meaning in the face of this terrifying power, and everything was collapsing and dissolving.
Ye Fan's eyes narrowed suddenly, and the power of his Holy Body erupted without reservation. He raised his hand and unleashed the Heavenly Emperor Fist. The fist imprint pierced the air, and the entire universe resonated with it. The remaining divine chains of order between heaven and earth shattered under the force of the fist, turning into countless points of light that dissipated.
In the blink of an eye, it was time for the tenth and final move set by the Stone Emperor.
The Stone Emperor was already exhausted and his life force was waning, but he still used the last bit of his Dao foundation to unleash a forbidden divine power that was terrifying to the extreme—the Heavenly Mandate!
"The final move: Heaven descends upon the world!"
The Stone Emperor roared wildly, and strange phenomena suddenly appeared in the sky: a lone plume of smoke rose straight from the desert, the sun set round over the long river, and a vast ancient domain emerged. A stone man rose up from the ground with a roar that shook mountains and rivers. Wherever he passed, the universe collapsed and the laws shattered!
Seeing this, Ye Fan no longer held back, merging all his techniques, including the Strange Phenomenon, the Nine Secrets, the Beginningless Secret Technique, and the Heavenly Emperor Fist. The chaotic light around him surged, and the chaotic cocoon fully unfolded, transforming into an indestructible barrier. At the same time, he gathered all his strength and unleashed his strongest attack!
"Pfft—!"
A piercing tearing sound rang out as the halberd in Shi Huang's hand slashed diagonally at Ye Fan, the tip of the halberd almost splitting his body in two.
Ye Fan was severely injured, and his Holy Body was on the verge of collapse, but his eyes remained cold and sharp. A blood-stained hand ignored the Stone Emperor's defense and cut into his brow, disappearing straight into his brain.
The Stone Emperor trembled violently, and the Sendai began to crumble layer by layer. He had been defeated!
Under the Canopy
The entire universe was in an uproar. Although most people had expected Ye Fan to win, they never imagined that he could kill a Holy Spirit Emperor within ten moves!
"The power of the Stone Emperor's 'Heavenly Realm' is no less than that of the River of Time of the Carefree Celestial Venerable!"
"I never imagined that Ye Fan could withstand such a forbidden killing move head-on, no longer relying on brute force to wear down the supreme ruler of the forbidden zone!"
"Yes! That Emperor Fist was like a true celestial emperor descending!"
"Defeating an Ancient Emperor-level Supreme within ten moves! Such a feat by Ye Fan is unprecedented throughout history!"
"I'm increasingly suspicious that Ye Fan didn't just obtain the secret to immortality; he himself possesses the potential to become an immortal!"
Deep within the Undying Mountain, the Stone Emperor gazed at the scene in the sky where his Dao Fruit dissipated and his body crumbled. His anger surged, but he ultimately suppressed it.
He knew that roaring was useless. In the sky, he had truly lost. He had used every means at his disposal, but he still couldn't defeat that boy.
But he was, after all, an ancient emperor who had lived for countless ages. In an instant, he severed all distracting thoughts, his eyes turned icy cold, and his voice echoed throughout all forbidden zones.
"This kid is ultimately not one of us in the restricted area! It seems we should nip him in the bud as soon as possible and eliminate any future trouble!"