Chapter 622: All-Out Effort

Ye Liuyun felt deeply gratified at this moment. The suffering he just endured finally was not in vain.

He immediately checked his own power and couldn't help but be startled.

His realm had already risen to the peak of Yin Yang Yi Chong. Had he not just fainted, he probably could have used that Thunder Tribulation liquid to break through the First Realm outright.

His Physical Body strength grew even stronger, the quality of his bloodline rose, and even his Divine Soul Power received a great boost.

Besides the massive increase in Blood Thunder within his body, his Golden Crow Holy Fire, Nether Ghost Fire, and the like also saw slight improvements.

"It seems this Thunder Tribulation liquid can comprehensively improve the physique. Not only the Physical Body and True Essence benefit."

As Ye Liuyun pondered, Long Nv had already taken them soaring into the sky.

The Human Martial Cultivators in the distant border city had only seen a change in the dark cloud's hue from afar and did not know what had actually occurred there.

Now, seeing the dark clouds disperse and emit multicolored hues, they were curious. Suddenly, a massive black dragon rose into the air.

Since the border was relatively far, the cultivators couldn't discern Ye Liuyun and Lei Ming on the dragon's back, nor could they tell whether it was a dragon or some other creature.

They only thought the soaring shape resembled a black dragon.

A long, resonant dragon roar came from Long Nv's mouth.

She was so exhilarated that describing it as surviving a tribulation was no exaggeration.

So she couldn't help but let out a shout. That dragon roar carried far, reaching even the border cultivators, some of whom were high-level enough to hear it.

"Did I hear that right? Was that a dragon's roar?"

"It's a dragon! A real dragon!"

The border cultivators all became excited, rushing to spread the news and looking this way.

Ye Liuyun's Golden Pupil caught their movements, and he immediately used his Divine Sense to alert Long Nv, causing her to descend straight to the ground.

"Cangyun Continent has never seen a true dragon before. Your appearance may provoke some people's ill intent. Unless absolutely necessary, do not reveal your true form," Ye Liuyun warned Long Nv.

"Alright!" Long Nv replied, instantly shifting into a human form and standing beside Ye Liuyun.

Ye Liuyun gathered the Skeleton Puppet and Formation Flag, then released everyone and boarded the Flying Boat.

Long Nv successfully transformed back into a dragon. The Corpse Demon Army and Foreign Tribe here had been largely wiped out, and the Altar was also destroyed.

A few remaining Corpse Demons were no longer a threat, so they could be left for the cultivators to deal with.

Ye Liuyun piloted the Flying Boat, weaving through the void, leaving the northern border and heading straight back to the Sacred Martial Academy.

His greatest gain this time was helping Long Nv resist the Heavenly Tribulation and boosting his own strength. He also incidentally dealt with some foreign demonic beasts, acquiring cultivation resources—a certain energy sphere.

Just as Ye Liuyun returned to the Sacred Martial Academy and was about to begin training everyone, Yu Haotian came from afar.

When Yu Haotian arrived at the academy, he immediately exuded the pressure of Yin Yang Yi Chong. Ye Liuyun, who was about to cultivate, mistook it for a strong figure from the Dark Night Demon Hall and rushed out of Lingyun Pavilion.

Lei Ming, Long Nv, Wu Qingcheng and others also charged out, ready to act.

But upon seeing it was Yu Haotian, they were all taken aback.

"Huh? Why did you come?" Ye Liuyun was puzzled by Yu Haotian's arrival.

"I can't wait any longer; I'm leaving Cangyun Continent soon. Before I go, my only wish is to have a proper fight with you!" Yu Haotian's earnest gaze fixed on Ye Liuyun.

"My apologies. Last time you came to Iron Eagle Sect to find me, I was occupied and made you travel so far. This time I'll fulfill your wish! Come, let's find a place."

Ye Liuyun noticed an elder of the Heavenly Gang Ninth Level accompanying Yu Haotian, likely a Yu family elder sent to prevent Yu Haotian from getting into trouble.

The upcoming battle between Ye Liuyun and Yu Haotian wasn't just Yu Haotian's anticipation; everyone wanted to know who was truly stronger.

After all, Ye Liuyun only won first place in the Cangyun Martial Competition because his luck outmatched Yu Haotian's, not due to an actual test of strength.

Nevertheless, neither Ye Liuyun nor Yu Haotian cared about empty fame; for the strong, the most important thing is to find a worthy opponent, a target to chase.

Upon hearing they would duel, Lei Ming and the others immediately became energized and followed the two to look for a battlefield.

The two sprinted miles away, found an uninhabited mountain range, and finally stopped.

"How about here?" Ye Liuyun asked.

"Fine, just right!" Yu Haotian nodded in agreement.

Lei Ming and the others each took a higher hill in the distance to watch the spectacle.

"Lei Ming, can Liuyun defeat Yu Haotian?" Wu Qingcheng asked anxiously.

"Hard to say! Both I and the Earth Demon Dragon fought him and got no advantage!" Lei Ming was also unsure whether Ye Liuyun could win.

"How shall we fight?" Ye Liuyun asked.

"Give it our all! Use every skill you have. I will do the same. Holding back would be meaningless!" Yu Haotian declared resolutely.

"Fine!" Out of respect for Yu Haotian, Ye Liuyun would not hold back.

"Then let's begin!" Yu Haotian and Ye Liuyun faced each other from afar, their aura rising.

"I didn't expect Yu Haotian to also reach Yin Yang Yi Chong. After the martial competition, he can no longer be suppressed!"

Thinking of this, Ye Liuyun unleashed all his power and drew the Demon Slaying Sword. With the sword's intent bolstering him, his odds increased.

Seeing Ye Liuyun ready, Yu Haotian didn't hold back; he unleashed a Guardian God Seal like a war god, punching toward Ye Liuyun. His True Essence flashed Golden Light, forming a dazzling orb that flew at Ye Liuyun.

"Fierce battle conquers the heavens!"

That punch was given without any reservation, immediately employing his famed signature technique.

"Well timed!" Ye Liuyun instantly slashed with a blade.

He employed a clever force. This slash, using the power of crossing the void, struck Yu Haotian directly.

He then immediately followed with a punch, the sixth form of the Overlord Divine Fist, Thunder Fire Overlord!

Ye Liuyun's full-force punch collided back with Yu Haotian's. His Mixed-Primordial War God's punch also radiated Golden True Essence.

However, Ye Liuyun also infused Blood Thunder and Golden Crow Holy Fire, giving the punch a crimson lightning and golden‑red flame.

Moreover, his current Blood Thunder and Golden Crow Holy Fire were far stronger than before; even if they couldn't wound Yu Haotian, they'd still cause him considerable trouble.