The Celestial Clan's Grotto-Heaven Immortal wielded terrifying methods. With every move he made, boundless black lightning surged and trembled. Tainted by the power of the Extraterrestrial Demons, the black lightning possessed staggering destructive force.
Every time it flashed, it tore through the void of the planet. Even someone of the same cultivation realm would face immense pressure and have to defend with everything they had. The true problem, however, was that the bolts of lightning numbered in the tens of thousands, endless and inexhaustible.
Thus, even if an opponent in the same realm exerted every ounce of effort, they would quickly fall into a disadvantage and be defeated outright. Such was the formidable strength displayed by the Celestial powerhouse after receiving the blessing of the Extraterrestrial Demons' power. Without an effective countermeasure, even figures like Jiang Ningxian and her brother would likely lose in the end if dragged into a prolonged fight.
The reason was exceedingly simple: the power of the Extraterrestrial Demons did not just thoroughly counter the cultivators of this world—it constantly drained an opponent's internal strength every passing second. Over time, it was naturally impossible to hold out.
This was precisely why he had chosen to strike immediately rather than show fear upon seeing the group.
Yet the opponent he currently faced was Lu Yuan, who had already reached the Creation Immortal realm. Lu Yuan was a full realm higher than the Celestial clansman to begin with. More importantly, he possessed the destiny power bestowed by the Ancient Heavenly Emperor Token and the Investiture Decree, along with an unmatched, terrifying foundation.
*Is this the power of the Extraterrestrial Demons?* Lu Yuan mused as he fought, quietly sensing the strange aura constantly churning around them.
He noticed that the divine power within him was affected as well. However, shielded by destiny power, that bizarre aura could not shake him in the slightest.
After trading blows with his opponent, Lu Yuan felt that the power of the Extraterrestrial Demons was fundamentally different from what the cultivators of this world displayed. It was a power that relentlessly corroded a person's mind, tempting them to lose themselves within it.
Moreover, having fought the Celestial Clan before, Lu Yuan knew their people possessed an innate mastery over the powers of wind and lightning, making them formidable. But the man before him had changed in many respects after accepting that foreign power. Even though his raw strength was far greater than before, he had discarded his innate talents. From this, it was evident just how drastically that demonic power enhanced him.
Of course, since this was not a battle against an authentic Extraterrestrial Demon, Lu Yuan felt there was still much he did not understand. The only reason he had refrained from defeating and killing the man outright was to learn a bit more.
Now that Lu Yuan had achieved his goal for the moment, he no longer intended to hold back.
*Rumble!* Right at that moment, a colossal streak of black lightning materialized in the void. It was so terrifying that it seemed to engulf the entire planet.
The Celestial powerhouse stood beneath it, his wings of wind and thunder turning an intense, pitch-black color, presenting a grotesque sight.
"The master still has matters to attend to. I won't waste any more time with you," he said, his voice booming like thunder.
Then, his entire being merged directly into the massive bolt of lightning. In an instant, a cataclysmic aura erupted, causing heaven and earth to lose all color.
Black lightning. A tearing void. A shattered earth. Scorching magma.
These scenes interwove to form a true vision of hell. The Celestial powerhouse had now unleashed his absolute strongest might.
Lu Yuan, on the other hand, seemed entirely unconcerned and reined in all of his aura.
"Ever since I discovered the Heavenly Emperor Pure Land, I have never used it."
"This happens to be the perfect opportunity," he murmured to himself. He channeled his destiny power alongside the strands of purple qi from the Ancient Heavenly Emperor Token.
The two distinct powers fused together, enveloping his body. In the next instant, radiant purple qi bloomed around Lu Yuan.
Standing above the void, he seemed completely cut off from the rest of the world. The confluence of the two powers formed a pure land around him, within which even time itself appeared to come to a standstill.
Right then, the black bolt of lightning came crashing down.
*Rumble!* Heaven and earth thundered.
The planet was instantly riddled with holes. The power was simply too horrifying—not even a celestial body could withstand it.
Yet, even amidst such destruction, the spot where Lu Yuan stood remained entirely unaffected. He seemed untouched by any danger, merely standing there as if no peril or force could exert the slightest influence upon him. It was as though the space around him had truly become a sanctuary.
Soon, all the destructive power dissipated, and the Celestial powerhouse's form re-emerged. However, he stared dumbfounded at the scene before him, utterly stunned.
The planet was on the verge of shattering completely, yet not even the hem of Lu Yuan's robe was out of place.
"How can this..." His eyes filled with bewilderment. He could not comprehend how such a thing was possible.
Lu Yuan had no interest in explaining anything to him. He simply took a slow step forward and threw a direct punch at the Celestial powerhouse.
*Boom!* A dull impact resonated.
Across the outer starry sky, countless stars seemed to dim for a moment. Then, the entire planet burst apart, shattered by a single fist.
As for the Celestial clansman, his body cracked all over and sprayed blood before blowing apart, leaving only half of his torso behind.
Indeed. It had taken just a single punch. A single punch had demolished his physical body. What was more, this was with Lu Yuan deliberately holding back.
Otherwise, had Lu Yuan fought in earnest, he could have pulverized him entirely with that one blow. It was not that the opponent was too weak, but that Lu Yuan was truly far too strong.
Within his realm, virtually no one could rival him; even facing a Heavenly Position Immortal, Lu Yuan felt no fear.
To others, this seemed fundamentally impossible, yet he could achieve it. This was also why Jiang Ningxian and the others had felt entirely at ease leaving the fight to him—they had absolute confidence in his strength.
Having done all this, Lu Yuan gave a slight wave of his hand, trapping the completely crippled Celestial clansman who was left with only half a body. With an impassive gaze, Lu Yuan said calmly, "You should know what I want to ask you."
He could sense that this place had originally harbored an intensely potent aura of Extraterrestrial Demons. Yet now, no such entity was in sight; it had clearly already departed. Thus, Lu Yuan wanted to know where the Extraterrestrial Demon had gone and what its purpose was.
Meanwhile, Jiang Ningxian and the others flew over, surveying the thoroughly ruined planet. In the end, they all fixed their sharp gazes upon the Celestial clansman. This was something they wished to understand as well. They had initially thought the Extraterrestrial Demons were confined to the Celestial Star, but it now appeared the threat extended far beyond that.
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