Jiang Wuming, having fully grasped the true meaning of Yin and Yang, broke through to the Four-star War God realm before Buck could attack again.
One segment, two segments, three segments…
Under the veil of night, Jiang Wuming’s aura seemed boundless, continuously climbing.
"Ugh…"
The sudden turn of events left the Holy West Gang members dumbfounded.
Just moments ago, they all believed Jiang Wuming was no match for Buck, that he had been injured and fallen unconscious, like a fish on a chopping block, waiting to be slaughtered by Buck.
In the blink of an eye, Jiang Wuming not only sprang to his feet as if nothing had happened, but also miraculously broke through to the Four-star War God realm.
Furthermore, Jiang Wuming’s aura continued to ascend, reaching the fourth segment of the Four-star War God realm in a short span of time!
This stark contrast delivered a massive shock, leaving them incredulous and unable to believe it was real!
"Boss is awesome!"
At the beast arena, Xingtian roared again.
At this moment, his face held no trace of worry, and his blind faith was unshakable – after breaking through to the Four-star War God realm, Jiang Wuming would slaughter Buck like butchering a chicken!
"Roar!!"
Black Widow Jessica and the Three-star War Gods of the Battle Dragon Hall were also somewhat stunned. It wasn’t until they heard Xingtian’s roar that they snapped back to reality, with most of them, excluding Jessica, letting out excited cries.
They knew of Jiang Wuming’s deeds, of every martial myth he had created.
Within the same realm, he slew enemies like cutting weeds.
Across realms, he could still be called peerless.
This was the evaluation of Jiang Wuming by the global martial arts community.
"You… you actually broke through?!"
Buck was also aware of the martial myths Jiang Wuming had forged, and deeply understood Jiang Wuming’s combat power across realms, which made him wary.
Because of that wariness, even though he was two major realms above Jiang Wuming, he had still resorted to a tactical approach, actively luring Jiang Wuming to attack, seizing an opportunity, using forbidden techniques, burning his true qi, and unleashing his strongest killing move to eliminate Jiang Wuming!
At this moment, he sensed Jiang Wuming’s breakthrough to the Four-star War God realm, his aura rapidly soaring to the fourth segment in a short time, and showing no signs of stopping…
This… made him panic!
He was utterly terrified!!
In his panic, he let out a furious roar, madly channeling his true qi.
Instantly, the Death Heavenly Blade, evolved from true qi, reappeared.
Just like before, clear and ferocious devil patterns adorned the Death Heavenly Blade, emanating heart-palpitating energy fluctuations.
However—
This time, Jiang Wuming did not dodge. Instead, he stood his ground, carefully sensing the changes within his body after his breakthrough.
Fifth segment…
Sixth segment!
In the blink of an eye, Jiang Wuming’s aura surged to the sixth segment of the Four-star War God realm before stopping.
Just like every previous realm, under the profound foundation of the eleventh segment of the Three-star War God realm, his breakthrough directly propelled him to the sixth segment of the Four-star War God realm!
"Die!!"
At that moment, Buck made a swift motion, unleashing another palm strike towards Jiang Wuming from a distance!
Boom!!
Accompanied by a thunderous roar, the true qi Death Heavenly Blade, like a streak of light, cut through the night, triggering a series of sonic booms. The terrifying death intent completely enveloped the area, locking onto Jiang Wuming.
Swish swish swish…
Facing Buck’s Death Heavenly Blade, unleashed after burning his true qi, once again, Jiang Wuming neither dodged nor moved. He stood rooted in place, his hands moving rapidly.
Soon, a Yin-Yang Bagua diagram reappeared, suspended in front of Jiang Wuming.
This Yin-Yang Bagua diagram was indistinguishable from the one Jiang Wuming had previously channeled, purely based on its appearance. However, the true meaning of Yin and Yang contained within it was much more powerful, as if it had evolved into a world of Yin and Yang.
One diagram, one world, Yin and Yang transforming all things.
"Boom—"
Another deafening explosion echoed. The true qi Death Heavenly Blade fiercely struck the Yin-Yang Bagua diagram. The terrifying blade intent instantly vanished, as if it had been merged and absorbed by the diagram. The blade body exploded, turning into nothingness.
Even the energy waves generated by the exploding blade body were absorbed into the rotating Yin-Yang Bagua diagram.
"He blocked it?"
"How… how is this possible?!"
The members of the Holy West Gang were utterly stunned by what they witnessed.
While they had all heard of Jiang Wuming’s cross-realm combat capabilities, they were still immensely shocked to see him so effortlessly block Buck’s killing move after breaking through to the Four-star War God realm!
Was it possible?
Whoosh!
On the torn and ravaged lawn, Buck felt as if he had fallen into an ice cellar as his true qi Death Heavenly Blade was shattered. A chill spread from the soles of his feet to the crown of his head, his soul seemingly frozen stiff!
An unprecedented fear overwhelmed him, and he instinctively retreated explosively!
Abandoning the fight, he fled.
Buck, who had been so arrogant moments ago, now chose to escape!
Because his last shred of rationality told him that he could not possibly kill Jiang Wuming, who had broken through to the sixth segment of the Four-star War God realm. He couldn't even injure Jiang Wuming. On the contrary, Jiang Wuming could defeat him with a casual sweep of his hand, reducing him to a mangled mess!
"Rumble…"
At this moment, the Yin-Yang Bagua diagram disappeared. Within Jiang Wuming's body, his bones and sinews sang in unison, emitting a series of thunderous noises. His surging true qi merged with his secret power, erupting outwards.
Threads of true qi, like swimming lightning bolts, gathered in the air, forming a large hand shimmering with electricity.
Boom!!
Then, the thunderous hand slammed down towards Buck, who was attempting to flee. It was like a terrifying lightning strike, imbued with the potent true meaning of Yin and Yang.
This strike saw Jiang Wuming integrate the true meaning of Yin and Yang into the attack of his Thunder Treasure Technique, unleashing unparalleled power.
"Ah!!"
Buck, in his mad dash, sensed the descending thunderous palm. He felt his aura being locked down, with no possibility of escape.
This outcome sent him into a terrified scream, and he simultaneously exerted all his might, channeling his hands to manifest a shield as black as ink.
In this moment of crisis, Buck disregarded the consequences of his body and meridians being unable to withstand the strain from his consecutive use of killing moves, and forcefully employed his most powerful defensive technique.
However—
The defensive shield he prided himself on was like paper in front of the thunderous palm.
Boom!!
The thunderous palm struck the true qi shield, which shattered instantly and vanished without a trace.
"No!!"
Buck cried out in terror, wishing he could sprint with all his might to evade the thunderous palm’s impact.
However, he was soon engulfed by the thunderous palm, his terrified scream abruptly cut short.
Boom!!
Following that, a deafening roar erupted.
The thunderous palm gouged out a large pit in the ground, earth and debris flying upwards, only to be swept away by the energy waves and annihilated.
Centering on the pit, everything within a ten-meter radius was obliterated!
Buck was dead?!
This sudden turn of events terrified the members of the Holy West Gang. They strained their senses to detect Buck’s aura, but found nothing.
Buck’s presence had completely vanished, as if he had evaporated from the face of the earth!
Buck was dead.
Under the watchful eyes of everyone, he was smashed into the ground by Jiang Wuming’s palm, leaving no remains, not even the splattered blood was spared from the terrifying energy waves!
Smashed to death with a single palm?!
From a distance, Black Widow Jessica and the Three-star War Gods of the Battle Dragon Hall felt their minds go numb.
Even though they knew of the martial myths Jiang Wuming had created, and understood his terrifying cross-realm combat capabilities, they were still astonished by everything that had unfolded before their eyes.
They were numb with shock!
Meanwhile, Qin Xiaozhi, Xingtian, Huangfu Weixia, and Dongfang Xiaoyao, who had long since grown accustomed to such displays, showed no shock on their faces, only excitement!
Their excitement was not due to Jiang Wuming killing Buck, but rather his breakthrough to the Four-star War God realm—this event held immense significance!
After today, throughout the global martial arts world, the number of individuals who could pose a threat to Jiang Wuming would be exceedingly few, and those capable of killing him could be counted on one hand.
Furthermore, Jiang Wuming's chances of survival when facing enemies from beyond their own territories would also increase significantly.
"Ah—"
Just as Black Widow Jessica and the others were numb with shock, and Qin Xiaozhi and the other three were filled with excitement, the members of the Holy West Gang snapped out of their stupor and began to flee in terrified screams.
However—
As their figures began to move, a voice rang out.
"Did I permit you to leave?!"
The young man turned, his gaze sweeping over the members of the Holy West Gang.
As his voice fell.
Their terrified screams abruptly ceased.
Their panicked figures froze in place.
The scene seemed to freeze, and the members of the Holy West Gang stopped dead in their tracks due to Jiang Wuming's words.
Because their last shred of reason told them that if they disobeyed Jiang Wuming and continued to flee, they would surely die. By stopping, there was a glimmer of hope for survival.
A single word determining life and death!
It was precisely so.
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