Chapter 53: Chapter 53: Human King Seal.
"What? Mid-stage Tribulation realm?!"
The Ancestor of the Xue Family was dumbfounded, his heart pounding wildly.
This man was quietly stronger than him.
The Xue father and son felt as if they'd plunged into an icy abyss, their faces as pale as death. Their voices trembled as they stammered, "Virtual Immortal? How could he be a Virtual Immortal?!"
Especially Xue Tianyi — his mental state completely unraveled.
He'd always relied on the backing of the Xue Family's Virtual Immortal Ancestor to maintain his status above Ye Junlin. But now, it turned out that Ye Junlin himself was a Virtual Immortal!
The guests were equally stunned, their understanding of the situation collapsing in an instant.
"Holy hell… Ye Junlin isn't a Venerable at all! He's a full-fledged Virtual Immortal!"
"No wonder he acted so arrogantly earlier… he had the strength to back it up!"
"He fooled everyone! If not for this feast, how long was he planning to keep it hidden?"
"I'm telling you, the Yuhua Sect just became the biggest victim today!"
All across the Eastern Domain, cultivators stared in disbelief at Ye Junlin's revealed cultivation, while silently offering condolences to the Giant Sun Virtual Immortal.
A sharp swish cut through the air.
The blazing light orb overhead shattered, and a golden figure stood tall in the void.
The Giant Sun Virtual Immortal's golden hair whipped about furiously, his glare fixed on Ye Junlin. His face twitched uncontrollably.
Was this man playing him for a fool?
A mid-stage Tribulation cultivator pretending to be at the Great Ascension realm, deceiving the entire Yuhua Sect.
He'd only recently broken through to the Tribulation realm himself, and after hearing of the Sect's troubles, he'd rushed over to use this banquet at the Xue Family to deal with Ye Junlin decisively.
After all, taking down a mere Venerable would've been nothing to a Virtual Immortal.
Who could've predicted that the so-called 'mere Venerable' would turn out stronger than him?
His carelessness would cost him dearly.
The Giant Sun Virtual Immortal's rage boiled over. His aura flared violently as he shouted, "Shameless! Hiding your cultivation like this, you've disgraced the entire cultivation world!"
Ye Junlin raised a hand solemnly, as if making an oath. "It's a misunderstanding! I only broke through recently. I really was at Great Ascension before this, I swear to heaven!"
"Lies! Do you take me for a three-year-old?" the Giant Sun Virtual Immortal roared, nearly coughing up blood from fury.
"Eh, believe whatever makes you happy." Ye Junlin shrugged with a helpless smile.
The surrounding cultivators twitched at the corners of their mouths, unable to decide if they should admire or pity the youth's shamelessness.
"Roar!"
The Giant Sun Virtual Immortal let out a deafening cry. Countless beams of light burst forth as he raised his hand, gathering terrifying energy into a massive golden palm print.
Swish!
A giant palm spanning a thousand feet appeared in the sky, covered in shimmering runes. At its center hovered a massive light sphere, radiating blistering heat that left everyone parched and dizzy.
Yet Ye Junlin remained where he stood, arms crossed, a mocking smile on his lips.
"Die!!"
The Giant Sun Virtual Immortal's killing intent reached its peak, his face contorted with hatred as he unleashed the strike.
Boom…
The sky erupted in dazzling light, chaos sweeping across the heavens.
The Ancestor of the Xue Family was drenched in cold sweat. Despite being at the early stage of Tribulation himself, the sheer difference in strength left him breathless.
If he had to take that attack head-on, he'd be reduced to ash in seconds.
"Hmph, relying on that higher cultivation to act so arrogant. He's finally going to suffer at my friend's hands!" the Ancestor sneered, but the next moment his expression froze, eyes bulging in disbelief.
There, amidst the fading smoke, stood Ye Junlin, still with arms crossed, completely unharmed.
Not even a scratch.
"You think you can touch me with that weak move?" Ye Junlin scoffed.
With the support of his Indestructible Body Art and his superior cultivation, his defenses were impenetrable. For any ordinary mid-stage Tribulation cultivator, that strike would've been lethal.
"You…"
The Giant Sun Virtual Immortal was both shaken and enraged. That attack had been at full force, yet it was effortlessly blocked.
His estimation of Ye Junlin's strength shot up again.
"Solar Wheel!"
With a roar, a golden metal ring appeared in the Giant Sun Virtual Immortal's palm. Its blazing brilliance resembled a miniature sun as it absorbed his magic power.
This was no ordinary spirit tool — it was a genuine mystical artifact.
Though low-grade among mystical items, it was far superior to any ninth-grade spirit treasure.
Once a spirit tool evolved into a mystical artifact, it was the difference between an eel and a dragon.
"This artifact was forged with the Yuhua Sect's full strength. Even late-stage Tribulation cultivators wouldn't dare take it lightly. Let's see how long you can stay smug."
With a cold snort, the Giant Sun Virtual Immortal sent the Solar Wheel flying.
A humming sound rang out as the artifact shot through the sky, slashing toward Ye Junlin like a blazing sun.
Ye Junlin chuckled, quietly circulating his Indestructible Body Art.
Boom — his aura surged to the heavens, white energy rising like a tsunami.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
The Solar Wheel spun fiercely, sparks cascading like a fiery rain as it clashed against Ye Junlin's arms.
The intense heat and impact could have scorched the land for three days and nights.
Yet he stood firm.
"Damn it… I refuse to believe you can endure this!" the Giant Sun Virtual Immortal roared.
Swish!
The Solar Wheel intensified, its power spiking as it shot toward Ye Junlin's forehead.
A searing wind swept through, carrying deadly killing intent.
Ye Junlin's eyes narrowed. Now taking it seriously, he raised both hands and caught the spinning artifact in his grasp. Sparks erupted as he held it firm.
The surrounding cultivators were left stunned.
Was this even human? He was barehandedly grappling a mystical artifact.
"Could he be a transformed ancient beast…?" the Ancestor of the Xue Family muttered, drenched in cold sweat.
Such terrifying defensive capabilities were inhuman. Anyone else would've been torn to shreds already.
"How is this possible?"
The Giant Sun Virtual Immortal's face paled.
"My toughness isn't something you can imagine."
Ye Junlin said calmly, now fully aware of the terrifying might of his current physique.
With a casual punch, he sent the Solar Wheel flying.
The artifact shot back into the Giant Sun Virtual Immortal's grasp. His hands trembled as he caught it, unable to hide his shock.
This was a mystical artifact, a weapon meant to slay Tribulation cultivators.
And yet, it had been blocked with bare hands.
Ye Junlin shook his head and sighed. "Since you helped me break through, I'll give you one more chance. Go ahead, use everything you've got."
The humiliation of being toyed with sent the Giant Sun Virtual Immortal over the edge. His aura grew wild, his eyes bloodshot.
"Ye Junlin! This doesn't end until one of us dies!"
Buzz buzz buzz…
Silver-white runes appeared on his skin, radiating a divine glow. A sacred aura surrounded him as if he was about to ascend.
"Oh? I recognize that move. Feather Ascension Technique, isn't it?" Ye Junlin teased.
"Silence! Don't you dare insult the secret arts of my Yuhua Sect!" the Giant Sun Virtual Immortal bellowed.
A three-pointed star pattern appeared on his forehead, silver light flashing in his eyes as his aura rose to terrifying new heights.
"Kill!"
The Solar Wheel roared to life, fracturing into countless shadows that spiraled toward Ye Junlin like a storm.
For the first time, Ye Junlin sensed genuine danger. He immediately gathered his magic power and raised his hand, unleashing the Human King Seal.
Boom!
The sky shook as countless Solar Wheel projections shattered beneath the seal's force.
Ye Junlin charged straight at the Giant Sun Virtual Immortal.
"You won't escape!"
The Giant Sun Virtual Immortal howled in fury, unleashing every ounce of his power to resist. His body radiated golden light, making him look like a blazing star.
Boom!
The Human King Seal was blocked.
"Fiery Sun Destruction!"
Wounded and desperate, the Giant Sun Virtual Immortal activated the Yuhua Ascension Technique to its limit. His skin cracked, but the power he gathered was unimaginable.
One by one, golden suns appeared in the sky, their blazing radiance illuminating the heavens as waves of searing heat spread across the land.
Countless islanders screamed as their skin smoked and sizzled.
"The Giant Sun Virtual Immortal is going all out!" the cultivators cried, terrified, quickly summoning defensive treasures to shield themselves.
"I admit you're strong," the Giant Sun Virtual Immortal sneered darkly, "but what will you do now?"
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