As soon as the words fell, Qin Xuan's sharp gaze met Han Yue's directly.
Although Han Yue's gaze did not flinch, he was still shaken by Qin Xuan's toughness in his heart.
After all, this was his first time encountering such a nascent world.
Qin Xuan's ability to manipulate the energy within it so skillfully at least indicated some degree of control over this world.
His soul body possessed the strength of the mid-Tribulation Crossing stage, but he was truly uncertain if he could contend with a nascent world.
Fortunately, as a Demon Venerable, his understanding of worlds was quite profound.
Although the world before him had taken shape, it had not yet formed effective rules.
Even if he couldn't directly oppose it, he wouldn't be completely helpless.
Thus, after a brief exchange of glances, Han Yue initiated the attack first.
"Good disciple, today your master will show you my true trump card!"
"Lingxi Demonic Fist!"
Without any probing, Han Yue unleashed his signature technique from the outset.
Back then, it was with this Lingxi Demonic Fist that he annihilated a cultivation planet in a single strike, achieving fame.
While being disdained by numerous orthodox immortal sects, it also etched the name Lingxi Demon Venerable into the memories of countless powerful beings in the same starfield.
The fact that he immediately employed such a move upon engaging Qin Xuan demonstrated just how much importance he placed on Qin Xuan and the nascent world behind him.
However, facing Han Yue, who was enveloped in demonic energy and rapidly approaching him, Qin Xuan's expression did not change significantly.
He waved his hand, summoning countless primordial substances.
Qin Xuan immediately placed them as a barrier between himself and Han Yue, allowing Han Yue to charge towards him.
"If it's your trump card, then it's just a dog's move!"
"What should I, Qin Xuan, fear from a move made by a dog?"
While he could understand the other party's actions, resentment still simmered in Qin Xuan's heart.
Therefore, when the opportunity arose, he didn't mind taunting the other party.
As expected.
Upon hearing Qin Xuan liken him to a dog, the demonic energy around Han Yue abruptly doubled.
Of course, this was not due to anger causing him to forcefully increase his demonic energy output, but rather a judgment made on the spot based on the current situation and his own experience.
The things surrounding Qin Xuan had already formed a barrier between him and the latter.
Han Yue didn't know what they were, but he knew they were entirely controlled by Qin Xuan and were extremely vast in quantity.
Therefore, even if he changed direction now and bypassed this unknown entity, the other party would have ample time to redeploy and defend.
Given this, it was better for him to strengthen his attack and strike the barrier in the middle as well.
This way, if he could shatter it, he would also learn about the object's resilience.
And then, he could make correct judgments in subsequent battles.
"Betraying your master, Qin Xuan, perish!"
With a furious roar, Han Yue seemed to instantly transform into a ferocious demon.
Dense demonic energy spread out, covering an unknown area of tens of thousands of miles, and at the center of the demonic energy, a massive, scarlet fist appeared.
Seeing this, Qin Xuan's expression remained unchanged. He layered the primordial substances in front of him several more times.
Then, the fist and the substances collided, immediately triggering a violent explosion!
Boom—!
Substances flew everywhere.
Demon Venerable Han Yue, who had swung the fist, was instantly sent tens of thousands of kilometers away by the shockwave of the explosion.
The primordial substances that Qin Xuan had initially placed between them scattered in all directions due to this explosion.
However, what neither of them expected was that such a violent explosion did not cause these primordial substances, which had always floated within the nascent world, to dissipate directly.
On the contrary, after the explosion, these substances seemed to have become even more solidified than before.
Although they did not form celestial bodies that could be called planets, solidified masses the size of a stadium had appeared.
"Is the origin of the universe an explosion?"
"Could it be that for this nascent world to hatch, a massive explosion is truly needed?"
Looking at the primordial substances drifting about, Qin Xuan fell into deep thought.
But soon, Han Yue, who had been blasted tens of thousands of kilometers away, returned to his side.
Seeing Qin Xuan standing there unharmed, Han Yue was also quite surprised.
After all, with that punch, he had already used nearly seventy percent of his soul body's strength.
Even so, he couldn't harm Qin Xuan. The defensive power of those unknown objects he summoned was simply too formidable.
Thinking of this, Han Yue couldn't help but feel a sense of unease.
Although he was at the Tribulation Crossing stage now, his own strength had not recovered to its peak.
Using nearly seventy percent of his power and still failing to achieve his goal made him hesitate.
As a Demon Venerable, he had no qualms about honor or shame.
If he could win, he would slaughter; if he couldn't, he would flee – these were perfectly normal choices.
However, the pride of being a Demon Venerable for many years and his covetous desire for the Chaos Divine Body still made him suppress this thought for the time being.
No matter what, he had to try his best. What if Qin Xuan only had this one move? As long as he could break through it, he could make a comeback.
With this thought, Han Yue slowly extended his right hand.
A stream of light flashed, and a perfectly black circular ring, inscribed with countless runes, suddenly appeared in his hand.
Seeing this, Qin Xuan's expression became complex.
He naturally recognized the ring; it was the All-Transformation Divine Artifact that he had been wearing on his hand.
It was originally a gift from Han Yue to Qin Xuan as a token of apprenticeship.
He had never expected that the other party, like him, also retained a trace of control over it.
Back in the Kunlun Immortal Mountain, Qin Xuan had felt a very strong calling.
At that time, he thought it was some treasure calling to him.
Only now did he realize that it was Han Yue manipulating things through the All-Transformation Divine Artifact.
"All-Transformation Divine Artifact, transform for me."
With a blank expression, Han Yue directly tossed the All-Transformation Divine Artifact into the air.
The All-Transformation Divine Artifact expanded in response.
In just a few seconds, it transformed from a small storage ring into a pair of gauntlets.
Han Yue reached out, and the All-Transformation Divine Artifact automatically fitted onto his body.
Demonic energy churned, and his already formidable aura rose another level.
"This treasure is a supreme artifact I found in the Hellish Demonic Chasm, and the energy contained within is unfathomable."
"I only gave it to you back then as a means to gain your trust. Now, I will let you truly see what the All-Transformation Divine Artifact is!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Han Yue rubbed his hands, which were now adorned with the All-Transformation Divine Artifact, together.
The lingering soul imprint of Qin Xuan was instantly erased.
Only now did Qin Xuan understand that only by using Han Yue's demonic power could the All-Transformation Divine Artifact be fully activated and display its true power.
"Lingxi Demonic Palm, suppress him!"
With the amplification of the All-Transformation Divine Artifact, Han Yue's strength instantly surged.
From the five-tribulation stage of the mid-Tribulation Crossing realm, he leaped to a level comparable to the seven-tribulation stage of the late Tribulation Crossing realm.
Do not underestimate this small increase of two realms. In the Tribulation Crossing stage, one tribulation is one heaven.
This amplification was enough to multiply Han Yue's current strength several times over.
And his confidence returned to its peak as a result.
A massive blood-red demonic palm print instantly pressed down from above Qin Xuan's head.
Seeing this, Qin Xuan quickly mobilized the primordial substances.
However, this time, Han Yue's attack was too strong.
Even with several times more primordial substances than before, he still couldn't stop the Lingxi Demonic Palm from descending.
Seeing this, Qin Xuan no longer held back. He quickly channeled his soul power and struck upwards in opposition.
But the power of the seven-tribulation realm was truly immense.
Even with the augmentation of the nascent world, he could only barely match the opponent.
And as he was contemplating what methods he could use to counterattack, a faint voice suddenly came from not far from Qin Xuan.
All-Transformation Divine Artifact: I am an All-Transformation Divine Artifact, I... I don't want to attack Qin Xuan...