Chapter 226: Chapter 225: What Are You Laughing At?

Above the sea, a lopsided battle was unfolding.

One had an Extraordinary cultivation, the other was merely at Celestial Essence Realm Perfection. Anyone who saw this battle would think the outcome was beyond question.

An Extraordinary Martial Artist versus a Celestial Essence Realm Martial Artist?

Wasn’t the outcome obvious? Extraordinary Martial Artists could draw upon the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi, their True Essence was endless, and they could comprehend Mysteries, wielding overwhelming power.

Crushing a Celestial Essence Realm Martial Artist should be a foregone conclusion.

But for the surrounding spectators watching the battle, this common sense was being mercilessly shattered. The concepts they had held for years were continuously collapsing.

Their worldview was being completely redefined by this battle.

If someone had told them before that a Celestial Essence Realm Martial Artist could fight an Extraordinary Martial Artist, they would have scoffed in disbelief. But now, if someone were to say the same thing, they would scoff for a completely different reason.

After all, what was the big deal about a Celestial Essence Realm fighting an Extraordinary? What they were witnessing was a Celestial Essence Realm Martial Artist completely dominating an Extraordinary one. This battle was indeed a foregone conclusion. The disparity in their strengths was truly immense—an almost crushing advantage.

"Good heavens, this is an unbelievable battle."

"I can’t believe what I’m seeing. An Extraordinary Martial Artist is actually being suppressed like this, and by a Martial Artist who’s only at the Celestial Essence Realm." 𝕗𝐫𝐞𝕖𝕨𝐞𝗯𝚗𝕠𝘃𝐞𝚕.𝐜𝗼𝚖

"I doubt anyone would believe it if we told them."

The surrounding crowd was utterly shocked and amazed by the battle.

Aboard the Profound Vessel, protected by its Defensive Array and safe from the battle’s aftershocks, the Dancing Girls gazed at the white-robed figure fighting in the sky. Their beautiful eyes flashed with a brilliant light, their lovely faces filled with admiration and joy.

"I never thought the Young Master would be this powerful."

"Yes, yes! I used to hear people talk about how incredible Extraordinary Martial Artists were, that they could move mountains, fill seas, and perform Sky-Controlling flight. But seeing it today, I know that while the rumors weren’t false, the Young Master is even more powerful."

"Meeting the Young Master on this vast, boundless sea is truly our good fortune. When I get back, I’m definitely going to find someone to paint a portrait of him. Then I’ll worship it day and night, praying for his path in Martial Arts to be smooth and successful."

"Me too, me too."

Looking at the adoring expressions of her sisters behind her, Qingxu shook her head and smiled faintly. She knew they would never forget the sight of this heroic figure for the rest of their lives.

"Old dog, is this all you’ve got?"

Having comprehended the Mysterious Speed, Qin Ya’s speed was unbelievable. Yann Xing’s attacks were powerful, but they were dodged again and again. In contrast, Yann Xing’s fiery red robes were covered in tears, and it was hard to tell how much of that brilliant red was from his own blood. He was panting heavily, looking utterly exhausted.

Fast. He was too fast.

He simply couldn’t track Qin Ya’s speed.

In all the world’s martial arts, only speed is unbreakable!

While this saying might be an exaggeration, it wasn’t entirely without reason. Qin Ya, a Celestial Essence Realm Martial Artist, was able to crush an Extraordinary Martial Artist based on speed alone.

This was the best possible illustration of that saying.

"Don’t get too cocky!"

Yann Xing roared, and flames surged to the heavens. His black hair was dyed golden, and the flames grew even more brilliant and red, pulsing with the Mysteries of Fire.

Driven by extreme anger, hatred, and humiliation, Yann Xing actually pushed past his limits, drawing on the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi. The Mysteries of Fire were inherently violent, and in his current state of mind, he actually achieved a breakthrough.

"Interesting,"

Qin Ya said with a faint, detached smile, tightening his grip on his spear. A glacial blue flame erupted into the air, circling his body and actually rivaling Yann Xing’s flames.

The Ice Flame was a product of the fusion of two Great Trends, Ice and Fire. It even contained a trace of the Ice and Fire Mysteries. Its power was not something an ordinary flame could compare to. Yann Xing’s flame was born of the ordinary Mysteries of Fire. Although his comprehension was much deeper than Qin Ya’s, its fundamental nature was inferior to the Ice and Fire Mysteries.

With these factors at play, the Ice Flame was enough to contend with Yann Xing’s extraordinary fire.

"Fight!!"

WHOOSH! The two torrents of flame shot into the sky and intertwined. The colors blue and red spread across the heavens, like a tornado formed of fire.

Under such power, the surface of the sea froze under the influence of the Ice Flame, only to be instantly evaporated by Yann Xing’s flame. And so it went, freezing and evaporating, evaporating and freezing. The two energies were evenly matched, locked in a stalemate.

"Old man, you’ve got a few tricks up your sleeve after all."

At the center of the fiery storm, Qin Ya smiled faintly, his words full of provocation. Yann Xing’s fury surged, and his flames flared in response.

’Yes, that’s right, just like that!’

A gleam of excitement flashed in Qin Ya’s eyes. As Yann Xing’s flames surged, the fluctuations of the Mysteries of Fire became more and more distinct. While fighting against him, Qin Ya could feel the exuberant excitement of his Ice Flame. The trace of Ice and Fire Mysteries contained within it was growing clearer and clearer, as if it were about to break out of its cocoon.

The clash of flames continued to escalate, and the firestorm grew more and more spectacular. Fortunately, Qin Ya and his opponent had moved their battle out over the sea; otherwise, the spectators would have been in peril. They could never withstand such powerful energy.

"What terrifying flames. Though the Mysteries of Fire are considered ordinary, their Attack Power truly ranks among the top of the common Mysteries."

"What interests me is that young man’s flame. It’s so special. It looks like a flame, but it also has the properties of Frost. It’s truly bizarre."

"Ice, Fire... Ice and Fire... could it be the Ice and Fire Momentum?"

"It’s possible. This young man’s future is infinite. Once he advances to the Extraordinary realm, his Great Trend will transform into Mysteries. The power of the Ice and Fire Mysteries isn’t something an ordinary Great Trend can compare to. Among all the Mysteries, it’s considered top-tier."

"That’s the difference. He comprehended Ice and Fire, while all I comprehended was the most common Wind’s Great Trend. Sigh, geniuses are truly jealousy-inducing creatures."

Almost there, almost there. Qin Ya was using Yann Xing’s flames to gain Mysterious Insights into the Ice and Fire Mysteries, and he had reached the final, critical moment. The power of his Ice Flame was also rising dramatically.

Gradually, it actually began to suppress Yann Xing’s flames.

Yann Xing’s flames were actually starting to freeze.

Flames... freezing flames!

"This is... the Ice and Fire Mysteries!" Yann Xing cried out in alarm.

He then looked at Qin Ya and saw his eyes were slightly closed. He wasn’t even focusing his attention on him! A thought flashed through Yann Xing’s mind: ’He’s using my Mysteries of Fire to comprehend his own Ice and Fire Mysteries!’

At this thought, his heart leaped in his chest.

’What a crazy move. And what an incredible aptitude for comprehension he must have.’

’This young man will definitely be extraordinary in the future.’ A vicious look then flashed through Yann Xing’s eyes as he said coldly, "But you are too arrogant! To dare focus on comprehending Mysteries while fighting me—you will pay the price for your arrogance! Die!!"

Yann Xing’s figure moved. He unleashed his full power, drawing upon the Heaven and Earth Primordial Qi to strike with a world-shaking palm. Qin Ya, fully focused on comprehending the Ice and Fire Mysteries, took the full force of the blow. How could a full-power strike from an Extraordinary be a trivial matter? Qin Ya was sent flying hundreds of yards away, crashing into the sea and sending up a massive wave.

"Young Master..."

"Young Master, how could..."

Aboard the Profound Vessel, the Dancing Girls were horrified, their faces instantly turning deathly pale.

The spectators on the island also let out cries of alarm.

No one had expected such a sudden turn in the battle.

"Haha, arrogant brat! You’ve finally died by my hand!"

Yann Xing threw his head back and laughed, venting all the frustration and resentment he had felt from being suppressed by Qin Ya. Suddenly, a detached voice slowly rang out.

"Old dog, what are you laughing about?"

Yann Xing’s laughter came to an abrupt halt, replaced by utter disbelief.