Yun Tianping's expression grew even more solemn!
He never expected this fellow Ye Qiye to be so difficult to deal with.
Yun Tianping not only activated the "Metal Puppet's" "Six-Arm, Six-Sword Form," but also simultaneously unleashed six powerful sword techniques, exploding with his greatest combat strength!
With this level of attack, even a cultivator at the "Golden Core Great Perfection Realm" should have been defeated long ago.
Yet, Ye Qiye, with his "late-stage Foundation Establishment" cultivation, steadily blocked all the onslaught.
Effortlessly!
With ample room to spare!
This guy hadn't even gone all out in the fight yet. His eyes darted around, constantly sweeping towards the judges' seats.
So, how much strength was he still hiding?
Yun Tianping's eyes narrowed slightly, shooting out sharp divine light.
Even if Ye Qiye was a "Super Dao Child," so what?
He, Yun Tianping, would never admit defeat easily!
Fight!
A powerful fighting spirit ignited in Yun Tianping's heart!
He decided not to hold back anymore. He would unleash his strongest "trump card."
Yun Tianping calmed his mind, sat down cross-legged, formed seals with his hands, and placed his palms upwards towards the sky, five-pointed stance!
At this moment, the "Six-Arm, Six-Sword Metal Puppet" also ceased its assault, turned its body, and returned to Yun Tianping's side.
The "Six-Arm, Six-Sword Metal Puppet" guarded Yun Tianping!
The fierce battle subsided for a moment.
"What is Senior Brother Yun Tianping doing?"
A "Foundation Establishment disciple," not understanding, asked in confusion.
"Could it be that Senior Brother Yun Tianping exerted too much force earlier and needs to recuperate..."
"Idiot, what nonsense are you spouting!"
Another "Foundation Establishment disciple" immediately interrupted unceremoniously.
"Senior Brother Yun Tianping's strength is immense, his True Essence is vast, how could he possibly run out of steam? Moreover, the Metal Puppet is powered by spirit stones and doesn't consume too much True Essence."
"Then what is happening?"
"Uh... Holy cow, the True Essence fluctuations from Senior Brother Yun Tianping are so strong! His aura is climbing steadily, he's about to break through... I get it, Senior Brother Yun Tianping intends to break through to the Golden Core realm and crush Ye Qiye with his Golden Core cultivation!"
"This, is he that powerful!"
"Senior Brother Yun Tianping is too amazing!"
"Awesome, awesome, awesome!"
...
A group of "Foundation Establishment disciples" showered him with flattering remarks!
In their eyes, Yun Tianping's act of "breaking through mid-battle" was truly astonishing!
Fighting along, feeling his strength wasn't enough, and then leveling up on the spot to continue the fight!
This was the kind of treatment reserved for "protagonists of wish-fulfillment novels"!
Such an "epic achievement" could be boasted about for a hundred years!
Caw caw!
The judges on the viewing platform couldn't help but praise Yun Tianping.
"Yun Tianping's performance is truly unexpected!"
"Breaking through mid-battle, this courage and boldness are enough to make him stand out among the younger generation of disciples!"
"Heh heh, I am very much looking forward to Yun Tianping's subsequent performance!"
...
Yun Tianping's act of "breaking through mid-battle" not only conquered the "audience" present but even his opponent, the "pretentious scoundrel" Ye Qiye, couldn't help but look at Yun Tianping with new respect.
"Initially, I thought only Wang Xiaohu among the younger generation of the entire Yun Family Immortal Estate was qualified to be my opponent. Now it seems I have to add Yun Tianping to that list!"
At this moment, Ye Qiye finally began to take Yun Tianping seriously, truly regarding him as an opponent.
In reality, the most he should have done at this point was to attack with all his might, interrupt Yun Tianping's advancement process, and severely injure him.
This way, Ye Qiye could achieve victory effortlessly.
However, doing so would lack "gravitas."
As a "pretentious scoundrel," Ye Qiye would naturally not do anything without "gravitas."
With a devilishly charming and unrestrained smile on his face, Ye Qiye stood aside quietly, waiting for Yun Tianping to "level up."
Meanwhile.
Inside the cave.
Hao Ren, through "Friend Updates," had been watching this "full of twists and turns" battle from beginning to end.
The "pretentious scoundrel" Ye Qiye was not Hao Ren's friend, so Hao Ren couldn't view his updates or detailed information, but it didn't matter. Hao Ren could watch this battle through Yun Tianping's "dynamic messages."
It had to be said, Yun Tianping gave Hao Ren a great surprise.
In various Xianxia novels set in the real world, "breaking through mid-battle" was a standard plot element for "passionate protagonists" in "sect competitions."
Hao Ren had been watching for a long time, and it hadn't happened, but now it had materialized with Yun Tianping!
Yun Tianping, go for it!
"A certain senior" cheered for Yun Tianping while enjoying the show.
Crunch... crunch... this melon is so delicious, plump and juicy, absolutely fantastic!
The melon in Hao Ren's hand looked very special.
Its general shape was similar to watermelons in the real world.
However, the rind was entirely green, a ghastly green that was unsettlingly green!
When the rind was cut open, it revealed a pink, tender, and juicy flesh. The overall taste was also similar to watermelon.
The name of this melon was... "Love Melon"!
The "ghastly green rind" and "pink flesh"... eh... surprisingly matched the name "Love Melon."
This was the second batch of seeds modified by "Little Dragon Girl" using "Wutong Divine Tree sprouts."
The "Love Melon seeds" were modified from the "pink seeds" of the "Lovesick Tree saplings."
Nutritious and abundant in moisture!
Just one "Love Melon" could satisfy the water needs of an ordinary person for three to four days.
In arid regions, it could even be used as an "emergency water source."
Furthermore, like "Sacred Dragon Rice," the "Love Melon" had an extremely high yield and matured very quickly.
It could be harvested one month after planting.
Each harvest yielded at least over ten thousand "Love Melons."
Enough to satisfy an ordinary person's water needs for a hundred years!
...
After the "Love Melon seeds" were distributed, they were immediately met with unanimous praise from the "believers."
Not only could these serve as an "emergency water source," but they also tasted exceptionally good, and even more miraculously, they came with a "chilling effect." No matter how hot the weather, when a "Love Melon" was cut open, its interior was always cool and refreshing, a bite of which would send one's spirits soaring!
Even Hao Ren was conquered by the taste of the "Love Melon."
He asked "Little Dragon Girl" for some seeds and planted them in large quantities in the "Purple Jade Bamboo Wheel."
Soon, Hao Ren had achieved his "ultimate goal of a hermit cultivator": living in a cave, eating chilled watermelon, and watching "hot-blooded dramas."
Perfect!
The promotion of "Sacred Dragon Rice seeds" and "Love Melon seeds" brought immense "merit and wish power" to the second vice-leader, "Little Dragon Girl."
Currently, Little Dragon Girl's "merit value" had exceeded twenty thousand points, second only to Hao Ren, and higher than Goddess Su!
Moreover, the "Wutong Divine Tree sprouts" were still modifying the remaining three seeds. Once the modification was complete, "Little Dragon Girl's" "merit value" would surge again. She was on track to surpass Hao Ren!