Chapter 340

On the battlefield, the battle between Si Yan and Sun Wukong grew increasingly fierce; both were martial fanatics, and once they unleashed their Dharma Aspects, it was as if two unstoppable torrents collided, surging and tumultuous, without end.

Each clash was like two brilliant stars violently colliding in midair, flashing with blinding light.

At this moment, the Hell Asura Dharma Aspect and the Spirit‑Clear Stone Monkey Dharma Aspect were no longer a simple martial exchange; they had evolved into a heaven‑shaking, earth‑moving contest.

As the battle continued, both became immersed in this exhilarating, free‑flowing duel.

It seemed as if the whole world had vanished except for the two of them and their constantly colliding Dharma Aspects.

However, this seemingly evenly matched duel had in fact gradually surpassed the bounds of mere sparring.

Each attack contained enough power to destroy mountains and rivers; each dodge required consuming enormous amounts of gangqi and stamina.

If they kept fighting, casualties would likely occur.

At this moment, Xun You stood to the side, brows furrowed, his eyes revealing deep worry.

"Yang, only you can stop this battle now."

He took a deep breath, gathered his whole body's strength at the sword tip, and swung out fiercely.

Effect 4: Light‑Shadow Inheritance, Imperial Blessing – the Emperor can grant a blessing to newborn children; when the Emperor expends one point of his base martial force for three months as a cost, it recovers after three months, greatly enhancing the blessed child's aptitude (and in the future there is a high chance of awakening armor‑type skills, usable once every five years, but only activatable upon reaching peak).

They gazed at Wang Xiangyang, as if beholding an insurmountable peak.

At this moment, the entire battlefield fell into silence.

He drew the Aurora Sword from his waist; the blade flickered with a cold, icy light, as if it could cut through any obstruction.

This sword seemed to rend the bonds of spacetime, carrying unmatchable power as it slashed at the intertwined Hell Asura Dharma Aspect and Spirit‑Clear Stone Monkey Dharma Aspect.

The sword light flashed, and the two great Dharma Aspects were instantly separated, each retreating behind its master.

"Strike to separate them!"

Thus, he decisively turned and said to Wang Xiangyang beside him.

Effect 3: Sovereign Light's Power, Unparalleled Through the Ages – upon activation it grants the user a +5 martial force boost (triggered once every five rounds, usable four times total; each activation suppresses the opponent's martial force by 1 point).

Effect 1: Heavenly Dao's Pressure, All Things Lie Beneath the Heavenly Dao – in single combat, each activation of the Sovereign Light skill's martial force boost suppresses the opponent by 1 point; in group battles, one may halve one's own suppression effect as a cost to suppress all opponents.

Wang Xiangyang's sword not only split their Dharma Aspects, but also made them realize their own limits.

"Ding! Wang Xiangyang's Holy Sovereign skill activates!

Holy Sovereign: Radiant Cosmos, Sovereign of the Light Realm, transcending the Heavenly Dao, the strongest armor, Yin and Yang of heaven and earth, the Hongmeng Five Elements – this skill is forged from the fusion of Qiankun and the Five Elements, an exclusive super‑god technique of Emperor Wang Xiangyang.

Current base martial force of Wang Xiangyang is 110, weapon Aurora Sword +1, Holy Sovereign Effect Five – Light‑Emperor War Dragon, Emperor's Demon‑Annihilating Slash activates, martial force instantly increases by 32 points!

Current martial force of Wang Xiangyang rises to 143!"

He knew full well that these two martial fanatics had descended into a frenzied battle state; if not stopped in time, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Effect 2: Qiankun Aurora – after using Qiankun Aurora, one can instantly reflect all martial force negative effects that are immune to myriad laws back onto the opponent (the reflection effect expires after this strike; in group battles it can be reflected onto all opponents, and if the opponent suffers severe injury from this move, a random skill is sealed, to be unsealed after half a month).

Effect 5: Light‑Emperor War Dragon, Emperor's Demon‑Annihilating Slash – when using the ultimate move Emperor's Demon‑Annihilating Slash, one's martial force increases by 20–32 points instantly with the charge, and at the moment of activation it seals the opponent's weapon and mount martial force bonuses (can be used against multiple opponents simultaneously; when this effect triggers, all of one's own suppression effects can be forcibly activated; this effect cannot coexist with other martial force boost effects; it grows with one's strength, and activating it slightly reduces one's stamina).

Wang Xiangyang's expression remained unchanged; he merely nodded, his form flickered, and he appeared at the center of the battlefield.

Si Yan and Sun Wukong simultaneously ceased their attacks, a flicker of surprise flashing in their eyes.

And Xun You also let out a breath of relief, having at least halted this battle that was about to spiral out of control.

Everyone was stunned by Wang Xiangyang's sword, including Sun Liuer and others standing at the side; it seemed as if they were witnessing the true descent of ancient gods and demons into the mortal realm.

Wang Xiangyang sheathed his sword and turned back to Xun You's side.

There was no trace of pride on his face, as if this were merely a casual strike.

Si Yan also felt a jolt of shock; his Dharma Aspect vanished instantly, he gave Wang Xiangyang a deep glance, a hint of wariness flashing in his eyes.

The strength of this Cangzhou general is actually unfathomable to this extent.

He could actually split the Dharma Aspects of himself and Sun Wukong, two top‑tier War Gods, with a single sword!

Such power is truly shocking.

"Thank you, Brother Wang, for your intervention; I have learned much today."

Si Yan bowed with clasped fists, his tone tinged with a hint of apprehension.

"Brother Si and Brother Sun, your duel was splendid, but this place is not suited for prolonged fighting; thus I intervened to stop it, hoping you both will bear with it."

Wang Xiangyang gave a faint smile, sheathed his Aurora Sword, and replied.

"Haha, Yang speaks truly; today's battle ends here."

Sun Wukong laughed heartily, his form flickered as he returned to his original state, and said.

Si Yan inwardly sighed; the Cangzhou Army not only boasts Sun Wukong, a War God his equal, but also possesses Wang Xiangyang, an unfathomably strong warrior.

Such a lineup is truly astonishing.

This reconnaissance attempt was indeed a bit misguided.

He has been repeatedly beaten by the Three Monsters of Lion‑Camel Ridge lately.

Now he has hit a wall against the Cangzhou Army as well.

This has left him somewhat doubting life for a moment.

When did top‑tier War Gods become so common?

If it were the Tianwu Continent a dozen years ago…

A top‑tier War God with base martial force 108 like him could find only a handful of opponents on a battlefield.

Nowadays, however, they come one after another, popping up in clusters.

Damn, this is freaky!

"Today I have learned the Cangzhou Army's high techniques; I am impressed."

"But the future is long; we'll come again next time!"

Si Yan slowly opened his mouth, his voice carrying a hint of reluctance and respect.

"General Si, go on your way; if we ever get the chance, we'll spar again."

Sun Wukong's eyes flashed with a hint of fighting spirit, but he also knew that now was not the time to continue the fight, so he clasped his hands and said.

Si Yan felt heavy in his heart, but his expression gave nothing away; after exchanging a few polite words with everyone, he hurried away.

"General Si Yan, take your leave, no need to see you out."

Wang Xiangyang's voice sounded from behind, carrying a hint of deep meaning.

Si Yan didn't look back, merely waving his hand as a response.

He knew clearly in his heart that this time he had not truly determined superiority over Sun Wukong.

But Wang Xiangyang's appearance made him realize the strength of the Cangzhou Army.

Meanwhile, Xun You, standing to the side, watched Si Yan's departing back, lost in thought.

(End of chapter)