Chapter 976: Training Method of Combat

No one expected the battle between Heaven Generals to end so quickly—Li Yi’s combat power was astonishing; with just one strike, the Rakshasa warrior could not withstand it and was instantly severely wounded.

The Dragon Maiden Yuchang’s performance was equally astonishing—merely wielding a Heaven General’s weapon, she shattered an Yaozu warrior in a short time; it was no wonder the Dragon Clan was feared and respected across the Heavenly Realms.

After taking one blow, the Yaozu Heaven General did not die; instead, ignoring everything else, he unleashed his latent potential, his body turning into a streak of light that darted wildly within the Realm Vessel, trying to escape.

Now that the Realm Vessel had stopped, if he didn’t flee now, he’d never get another chance.

“Still moving?” Yuchang’s expression shifted, then her body blurred and vanished from her original spot.

Dragon’s Movement Technique! Her form appeared instantly, and around her, spatial ripples emerged—as if she weren’t flying at all, but shortening the distance between spaces, forcibly pulling them closer; the spatial ripples intertwined with her spiritual power, faintly forming the shape of a dragon.

This was a divine art only the Dragon Clan could wield.

No matter how fast the streak of light, the Dragon Maiden caught up to it.

In the blink of an eye, the dragon-shaped trace sealed it off, and at the same moment, she struck.

Terrifying dragon power erupted, channeling into the Heaven General’s weapon in her hand—no Heaven General would dare underestimate it.

The Yaozu Heaven General’s face twisted in horror; he had underestimated this Dragon Maiden, and immediately roared, attempting a desperate last stand.

But it was already too late.

A crystal-clear blade of light, surging with terrifying dragon power, slashed across his body, cleaving his head and torso cleanly in two.

Such a wound—even for a Heaven General—was impossible to recover from.

Yet Heaven Generals were not easily extinguished; his Primordial Spirit immediately flared and fled, attempting to escape and be reborn to cultivate anew.

But the next instant—

A massive hand appeared out of thin air, like a colossal five-fingered mountain descending, snatching the Primordial Spirit’s glow; no matter how it struggled, it could not break free.

“Daring to commit violence inside the Realm Vessel? How bold.”

A man clad in heavy armor, tall and imposing, appeared out of nowhere; he let out a deep grunt, his eyes filled with fury.

Behind him stood four powerful armored warriors, each a Heaven General in their own right.

“The Vessel Guard—and from the Heavenly God Clan.”

Yuchang immediately withdrew; she knew the farce was over.

The Vessel Guard was formed by elite Heaven Generals selected through rigorous trials; each squad consisted of five members, with the strongest serving as squad leader.

Above them stood Heaven Kings as commanders—if the squad couldn’t handle a situation, the Heaven King would intervene.

It was precisely because of this absolute power that the Realm Vessel could traverse the Heavenly Realms without incident.

“Captain, it was a Rakshasa. They targeted the occupant of Room 7716, but that human expert’s combat power was extraordinary—he defeated two Rakshasa Heaven Generals in such a short time, one against two.” One of the Vessel Guard’s Heaven Generals whispered.

“Indeed impressive. With such strength, this human warrior qualifies for the Vessel Guard.” Captain Jidu nodded slightly: “You two, go, bring me the heads of those two Rakshasa. This commotion is too great—no need for interrogation.”

“Yes, Captain.”

Two Heaven Generals immediately charged out, their strides like dragons and tigers, their aura terrifying—utterly unlike ordinary Heaven Generals, radiating an overwhelming, formidable presence.

“Yuchang, take my temporary token and go to the upper deck to select an empty minor realm for rest—it will serve as compensation for your damaged chamber. I’ll send word once the aftermath is settled.”

Jidu then sent forth a surge of spiritual power, forming a token that landed in Yuchang’s hand.

Yuchang accepted the token, gave a slight nod, and without delay flew toward Li Yi.

At this moment, Li Yi, sensing the Vessel Guard approaching, ceased his actions; he left the Rakshasa trouble to them.

Otherwise, if he killed them himself, more Rakshasa would come hunting him.

The two Vessel Guard warriors split up, each pursuing one Rakshasa Heaven General.

The two Rakshasa warriors were already wounded from fighting Li Yi; now facing the Vessel Guard’s assault, they couldn’t resist at all—three strikes and they were captured, then, before all other passengers, their ghoul-like heads were severed on the spot.

Movements clean, swift, without a single hesitation.

Then, carrying the Rakshasa heads, they immediately returned to report.

Before leaving, they glanced at Li Yi, their eyes holding a hint of curiosity about this human Heaven General’s strength.

“Indeed, letting the Vessel Guard kill these two Rakshasa was the right move,” Li Yi thought calmly.

After all, the Realm Vessel’s backing was immense—they could afford to offend the Rakshasa Clan. But he was just a lone cultivator; he didn’t want to be hunted by a horde of Rakshasa warriors.

At this moment, the Dragon Maiden Yuchang flew over and said, “It’s over. The captain has arranged a new minor realm for us to rest.”

She then handed him a token.

Li Yi nodded and said, “You performed excellently—defeating that Heaven General so quickly. Truly, the Dragon Clan’s combat power is astonishing.”

He now felt the six hundred thousand Nine Heaven Dew Flowers were worth every bit.

“It’s because that Yaozu Heaven General was relatively weak. Had I faced a Rakshasa Heaven General, I wouldn’t have won so fast. This time, their target was you—so that Yaozu warrior only meant to delay me, with no intention of fighting.” Yuchang said.

“Indeed.”

Li Yi said, “But those two Rakshasa Heaven Generals underestimated me. They weren’t my match. Had the Vessel Guard not appeared, I could have killed them effortlessly.”

Yuchang nodded in full agreement.

Li Yi wore the Nìlín Battle Armor, placing him in an invincible position; unless they possessed a Heaven King weapon, this battle was doomed to fail.

Moreover, Li Yi’s displayed combat power was truly formidable—he could crush Rakshasa Heaven Generals head-on. They had chosen the wrong opponent.

“Round up every Rakshasa cultivator on this Realm Vessel. I will interrogate them one by one.” Captain Jidu, still furious, prepared to dig to the bottom.

Seeing this, Li Yi said nothing; he swiftly departed with Yuchang.

He had no desire to get entangled in these messes.

Jidu glanced at Li Yi but made no move to stop him. Though he didn’t know what grudge this human cultivator held with the Rakshasa, anyone who dared fight inside the Realm Vessel could not be ignored.

Soon—

Li Yi reached the upper deck of the Realm Vessel, where everything was utterly different: mystical passageways paved the ground, auspicious clouds covered the sky; holding the token, he walked and found numerous connecting paths materializing before him.

He chose one path and arrived before a massive gate nine zhang tall.

When opened, inside lay a secluded paradise.

Mountains, rivers, lakes, pavilions, towers, sun, moon, and stars—all present, with spiritual energy so abundant it felt like stepping into a celestial utopia.

“Why didn’t they tell me about this place when I bought my ticket? Was it because I’m too poor they didn’t recommend it—or does entering here require certain status or background?” Li Yi thought.

After entering, the nine-zhang gate closed. Beside it stood a massive stone tablet inscribed with four characters: Jing Shui Secret Realm.

Clearly, this was an artificial secret realm.

Though called a “minor” realm, Li Yi’s gaze swept across it and judged it to be at least a hundred li across.

Li Yi stepped on auspicious clouds, circled the entire realm, confirmed it was empty, then tossed the token to Yuchang.

“The Rakshasa matter won’t end easily. Stay cautious during this time—minimize your outings. I’ll give you another Heaven General’s battle armor—it will help boost your strength.”

He gave her the battle armor he had prepared for her earlier.

He hadn’t given it before because he wasn’t sure of her nature, fearing she might be unruly and hard to manage.

Now, after the Rakshasa attack, Li Yi knew Yuchang could be trusted, so he no longer hesitated.

“Thank you, Taiyi, for the armor,” Yuchang said respectfully.

In truth, her view of Li Yi had changed greatly—during the battle, had he not stood in front, she couldn’t have withstood the combined strike of three Heaven Generals; even if she survived, she’d have been critically wounded.

Moreover, Li Yi’s displayed strength had won her genuine respect; following such a powerful figure was no disgrace.

After donning the Heaven General’s armor, Yuchang looked more like a female warrior than ever, radiating a sharp, deadly aura.

“No need for thanks. We’ll fight side by side in the future—I hope you continue to grow stronger. So when you have time, focus on your cultivation,” Li Yi said.

“Alright, I’m going into seclusion. Notify me if anything important happens.”

He spoke, then flew toward a mountain peak.

At the peak stood a grand hall, brimming with spiritual energy—perfect for long-term seclusion and cultivation.

After entering, Li Yi found a quiet chamber and resumed his study of the Five-Colored Divine Light Technique.

The recent battle had proven the Five-Colored Divine Light Technique was terrifying—Rakshasa cultivators of the same realm were injured on contact, utterly unable to resist.

If he could perfect the Five-Colored Divine Light Technique, Li Yi would have few equals in his realm.

Additionally, the True Dragon’s Battle Against Heaven Technique also needed deep study; his close-combat skills were crude. Had he mastered it earlier, those two Rakshasa wouldn’t have had a chance to flee—he’d have slain them in a single glance.

“Such diligence—this Taiyi truly has a chance to become a Heaven Emperor,” Yuchang thought, gazing at the mountain peak shrouded in five-colored light.

From the astonishing spiritual power radiating from it, she sensed his potential was limitless—Heaven General was certainly not his limit.

Then Yuchang thought of herself, and sighed inwardly.

As a mixed-blood Dragon Maiden, her potential as a Heaven General was nearly exhausted; to break through, she must shed her old body and transform into a true dragon—or she’d remain forever bound by her bloodline.

After all, Heaven’s Dao was fair: it granted the Dragon Clan immense innate power, yet shackled them with bloodline limits. Humans, though weak at birth, faced no such restrictions and had the chance to reach greater heights.

Hence, human cultivators had always held a place in the Heavenly Realms.

(End of Chapter)