The situation of the battle had become clear, with Lu Yiye from the Nine Heavens World gaining an absolute upper hand. Although Bao Shi possessed an extremely strong physique, he was still unable to withstand the stormy assaults. In such a scenario, defeat and death were only a matter of time. Given this predicament, Bao Shi should have retreated with courage; he had already proven his strength and had no need to persist until death. With his robust physique, if he truly wanted to escape, no one could stop him. Yet, he showed no intention of retreating, opting to continue fighting to the death! No one knew what he was persisting for, but this did not prevent the cultivators observing in secret from giving him the highest respect! Perhaps, it's their greater persistence that makes such extraordinary beings stronger than others? Suddenly, the fierce and aggressive saber light retracted, the noise in the air turned silent, and two figures, one large and one small, stood less than thirty meters apart on the battlefield. Lu Ye looked down to examine his Boulder Mountain Saber, feeling a bit distressed as the blade had numerous tiny nicks after the battle. Fortunately, when upgrading the Boulder Mountain Saber, he emphasized its material quality; otherwise, the saber might have shattered during this fight. Bao Shi's tenacity was unexpected; his perseverance was also commendable. But since their clash occurred under these circumstances, Lu Ye couldn't afford to hold back, and neither could Bao Shi. This battle was undoubtedly one where both sides gave their utmost effort. And the final result was that he won, and Bao Shi lost. The price of losing was death! Thirty meters across, even though Bao Shi's body was broken, he stood proudly, and during his final moments of life, he merely looked at Lu Ye and nodded slightly. A roaring wind passed by, and Bao Shi's entire towering body collapsed with a thundering crash, turning into small fragments. An uproar erupted among those secretly observing, despite expecting Bao Shi's demise due to his determination to fight until the end. Witnessing him shatter into nothing but debris was still unsettling. They were also secretly unnerved by Lu Yiye's ruthless approach, not showing a bit of mercy. Nevertheless, being able to witness such a battle between two top-tier prodigies made the journey worthwhile. Before Bao Shi had appeared, the prodigies hidden in darkness had thoughts of testing Lu Ye's strength, but after this battle, none entertained such thoughts. Even Bao Shi was smashed into pieces, and they lacked the abnormal physique of the Stone Race. Forcing themselves into a fight would just be serving heads to Lu Yiye. This guy's achievements were already astonishing, but no one was willing to risk their life just to add another number to his tally. Now, among those qualified to challenge Lu Yiye from the Nine Heavens World, only the top-ranked few prodigies might dare, and whether any would come to challenge after Bao Shi's death remains unknown. Lu Ye returned to his position, quietly regulating his breath to recover. At his side, Yuk Yaorao wished to speak several times but ultimately sighed without saying anything. Initially, she planned to leave after a bit of recovery to avoid dragging down Lu Ye, but under the current circumstances, she couldn't leave even if she wanted to. With so many people lurking quietly around, if she dared leave alone, it would certainly result in no good outcome. Staying here might feel like depending on others for protection, but there's one advantage: as long as Lu Ye doesn't die, no one would dare to casually trouble her. Because everyone saw her with Lu Ye, provoking her would undoubtedly mean challenging Lu Yiye, and with the residual power from the fierce battle just now, who would dare to mess with Lu Yiye at this time? Yuk Yaorao felt quite awkward; she had no intention of relying on others, yet things developed in such a direction. But on second thought, this seemed to be advantageous for her. Originally, although her strength wasn't weak, she lacked confidence in securing a spot among the final hundred victor seats, especially while severely injured amid such fierce competition, which grows more dangerous towards the end. Ding You was already dead, and Zhao Yunliu was likely barely surviving. She didn't consider herself much stronger than Ding You and Zhao Yunliu, and continuing this way, the greatest likelihood was being slain in combat, becoming part of someone else's achievement. But now she only needed to stay here quietly, with great hope of surviving until the end! As long as Lu Yiye doesn't die! She hadn't expected that the mere release of goodwill toward Junior Brother Lu twice would yield such a substantial and direct return, prompting some reflection. Indeed, it's best to maintain a kind heart and build good connections with others, because rewards may unexpectedly come back in return. As time passed, the sounds of battles occasionally echoed from all around. The cultivators lurking in every corner naturally wouldn't just wait aimlessly; they were engaged in overt and covert conflicts among themselves. Whenever friction or clash occurred, it was destined to be an earth-shattering battle. But there was a mutual understanding among everyone: to keep the battles on the outskirts, with Lu Ye's location as the center, and to avoid any conflict within a twenty-mile radius. This was both a mark of respect for the strong and a precaution against being taken advantage of during the fight. The struggle for the Divine Sea has reached its final stages. Not only is there less than half a month left, but the number of surviving cultivators is likely not large. Those who have made it this far are naturally cautious, avoiding errors that others could exploit. Just half a day after Lu Ye fought Bao Shi, a fierce aura suddenly approached from afar, intensely growing the moment it appeared. Looking out, a rainbow light flashed like lightning, twisting through the sky as the momentum intensified. A distant voice came: "Mokeduo from the Ten Thousand Demons Continent, here to learn from your high skills!" Upon hearing this, the cultivators secretly observing were all excited, for on the Reincarnation Tree's guidance, Mokeduo's rank was three places above Bao Shi, at number four. Bao Shi had already been cut down alive by Lu Yiye; what performance could Mokeduo possibly have? Compared to Bao Shi's entrance, Mokeduo was undoubtedly more domineering and clearly came prepared. He accumulated power while charging forward, likely using some secret technique akin to Lu Ye's activation of the Fire Phoenix Spirit Runes—the longer the accumulation, the fiercer the power would be. Mokeduo must have learned about the battle between Lu Ye and Bao Shi through some means, hence, even as a top demon of a top domain, he wouldn't underestimate Lu Ye by any bit. Declaring one's origin and purpose was the challenger's etiquette; accumulating power en route was a combat strategy. It looked open and fair but was actually quite deceitful and cunning. Yet no one could reproach him; such are his tactics! Lu Ye stood tall, instantly seeing through his opponent's intent. In his sight, Mokeduo was still twenty miles away, but his accumulated momentum was already reaching an incredible level, twisting the Void on his path. Such an accumulated strike, Lu Ye deemed himself incapable of taking head-on, just as when he unleashed the Fire Phoenix Spirit Runes strike, none among the cultivators could withstand it alone. It wasn't about individual strength; it was simply beyond the limits of the Divine Sea Realm. Thus, his response was simple: with a wave of his hand, array banners flew out, spirit force surged, and the Yin-Yang Dual Origins connected and integrated. As Mokeduo, rapidly closing in with increasing momentum, saw this, his eye twitched involuntarily! Indeed, what one fears most always comes true. He had indeed investigated the battle between Lu Ye and Bao Shi, aware of Bao Shi's grim fate and acknowledging that in a fair battle, he might not match the Nine Heavens World's Lu Yiye. However, since the opponent remained stationary, it offered him an opportune moment. The secret technique he activated, accumulating more power meant a more explosive outcome. He thought he could use it to conclude the encounter definitively, yet now he saw Lu Yiye setting up an array from afar! This guy... wasn't he a combat cultivator? How could he know formations? Moreover, judging by his array setup's technique and proficiency, he obviously had quite an achievement in the Array Path. This defied logical sense! Had he known Lu Yiye mastered formations, Mokeduo wouldn't have come with accumulated power. This was self-inflicted humiliation. But now, the arrow was on the string, he had to shoot it. He had declared his origin and intent, and even accumulated enough momentum. If he were to back out now, he would only be ridiculed. New ɴᴏᴠᴇʟ ᴄhapters are published on 𝕟𝕠𝕧𝕖𝕝✦𝘧𝙞𝙧𝙚✦𝕟𝕖𝕥 He couldn't help but speed up, lest Lu Ye's formation become too perfected. Ten miles away, Mokeduo's momentum reached an astonishing level, beyond what the Divine Sea Realm should harbor. Violent spirit forces scattered everywhere, and even the cultivators secretly watching felt Mokeduo had reached his limit, with subtle signs of losing control over his own power. The observing cultivators felt their scalps tingle, their skin tightened as they silently noted that such an attack would surely obliterate them completely. Lu Ye continued setting up the array, his actions calm and orderly, showing no signs of anxiety. Meanwhile, Yuk Yaorao, hiding not far behind him, couldn't help but hold her breath, her fists clenching tightly in nervousness. In a blink, the ten-mile distance closed, and as Mokeduo rushed in with world-ending momentum, a transparent light curtain abruptly emerged, tightly enveloping the area where Lu Ye and Yuk Yaorao were. A great brilliance erupted with the surging spirit force, and Mokeduo instantly sensed trouble. The resilient sensation from ahead felt like he had plunged into a swamp. He immediately realized that Lu Yiye's proficiency in the Array Path was higher than he had anticipated. The opponent's array wasn't just a brute blockade but one that continually weakened his momentum. This was true adaptability and target-specific strategizing, the last thing he wanted to see.