As energy continued to converge, a colossal golden phantom, two *zhang* high, materialized above Su Xin and the others.
Its aura was sacred and imposing, exuding a suffocating pressure.
"Amazing! To summon a phantom with Origin Realm strength!"
Ryansent's eyes blazed with battle intent as he gazed at the golden phantom.
From afar, Shangguan Yuan and the others were struck with awe.
Silence reigned.
"Is this the foundation of the Dark Race?"
With such terrifying power, who would dare challenge their might?
After summoning the phantom, Su Xin and the others grew pale.
It had taken a tremendous toll on them.
"Two! Will you accompany us?"
Su Xin did not attack directly, but urged them again.
"Hahaha! Origin Realm, I've long wanted to spar with one."
Ryansent paid no heed to Su Xin's words.
With a mighty stomp, he launched himself like a cannonball towards the phantom, his skin enveloped in a crimson energy.
"Since that is the case, forgive me!"
Su Xin waved her jade hand, and the colossal phantom spread its fingers, slamming down towards Ryansent.
The wind pressure generated by the descending palm slowed Ryansent's forward momentum, forcing him to a halt.
Facing the sky-obscuring giant palm, Ryansent showed no fear.
He crouched!
Gathered his strength!
And threw a punch!
*Boom!*
Ryansent's fist collided directly with the giant palm. Crimson energy and divine radiance intertwined instantly.
The residual energy waves from their clash generated shockwaves in the air, kicking up dust and debris like a tempest.
Su Xin frowned, her face etched with seriousness. Ryansent's strength far exceeded her expectations.
He had managed to withstand the phantom's attack.
Furthermore, she had to remain wary of another individual.
That was Ying Qianshi.
If Ryansent managed to hold the phantom at bay, Ying Qianshi could easily defeat them.
Thinking of this, Su Xin cursed Long Ming once more in her heart.
If there were one more person present, the phantom's power would ascend to another level, far beyond Ryansent's capacity to resist.
"Origin Realm! Is that all?"
At this moment, a flash of crimson light glinted in Ryansent's eyes. He threw another punch, imbued with even greater power, towards the giant palm.
*Boom!*
Under this single punch, the phantom was forcefully repelled, its golden radiance dimming significantly.
"Not good!"
Seeing this, Su Xin and the others channeled their true energy into the talismans, stabilizing the phantom before it could dissipate.
After all, it was merely an Origin Realm phantom, not a true Origin Realm powerhouse.
"Two! It seems we must go all out!"
Su Xin looked at Xia Zhiqiu and Qin Yuan, a fierce glint in her eyes.
"Alright!"
"We'll fight him!"
With their agreement, the three dripped another drop of vital blood into the talismans.
As the vital blood merged, the previously dim golden phantom began to solidify, as if becoming corporeal.
Meanwhile, Su Xin and the other two turned as pale as paper, extremely weakened.
This was pushing their bodies to the absolute limit.
"Release!"
Su Xin abandoned direct control of the phantom, allowing it to attack independently.
She no longer had the capacity to control it.
"Now this is interesting!"
Seeing the phantom's aura growing stronger, Ryansent's blood boiled.
"Fight!"
Ryansent transformed into a crimson streak of light and engaged the phantom in combat.
*Boom!*
Watching the two figures battle in the sky, everyone felt as if they were in a dream.
Was this the power that humans could wield?
Not just those present, but even onlookers a thousand meters away could witness the ongoing battle.
"Holy crap! Is this a sci-fi movie shoot?"
"Filming? But why do I feel the ground shaking? Am I imagining things?"
"You're right! I feel it too!"
"Could it be aliens invading Blue Star, and our superheroes are fighting them?"
"Hey! Buddy! Wake up! It's still daytime!"
"..."
This astonishing spectacle of a battle was being shared online by enterprising individuals, with some even live-streaming the event.
"Audience... friends, I am currently... ah! One hundred meters from the center of the battle. No, I need to get further away!"
A brave young man, holding a camera, fled backward in disarray.
He had almost met his end moments ago.
At this moment, many others were also taking out their phones to capture the scene.
Instantly, rumors spread across the internet.
Topics such as alien invasions of Blue Star and battles between ancient martial artists captured people's attention.
In short, the number of people watching this battle continued to grow.
...
In the arena, after dozens of exchanges with the phantom, Ryansent's lips were bleeding, and several wounds adorned his body.
In contrast, the phantom remained divinely radiant, like heavenly might.
"Damn it! I can't even hurt it!"
Ryansent looked at his bloodied fist with a sense of frustration.
"I say, Ying! How long do you plan to watch from the sidelines?" Ryansent turned and saw Ying Qianshi with his hands behind his back, looking leisurely, and he almost swore aloud.
"Oh? Can't take it anymore? I thought you were quite capable!"
Ying Qianshi said slowly.
"Damn it! Can you be human?"
Just as Ryansent finished speaking, a terrifying golden light locked onto him. Then, from the phantom's mouth, an energy beam shot towards him.
"Shit! Ranged attacks too!"
The beam was too fast for Ryansent to dodge. He could only brace himself.
Even by channeling all his internal strength into his palms, he could not negate the energy beam.
"Ying! You bastard! Aren't you going to help?!"
Ryansent roared.
At this moment, Ying Qianshi ceased his observation. His figure flickered, transforming into a shadow, and he appeared beside Ryansent.
Then, with their combined strength, they managed to shatter the energy beam.
However, the phantom gave them no chance to catch their breath. Another energy beam began to condense in its mouth.
"Here we go again! Who can withstand this?!"
Seeing this, Ryansent's eyelids twitched. He quickly said, "Ying! Why don't we retreat first?"
Fighting was no longer an option; escaping was still possible.
"Take a look around you!"
Ying Qianshi rolled his eyes and said helplessly.
Ryansent's attention had been solely on the phantom, and he had not noticed the changes in his surroundings.
After a quick glance, Ryansent froze.
They were already within a containment field.
This field had materialized along with the phantom.
In other words, to escape, they had to defeat the phantom.
Or.
Destroy the talismans in the hands of Su Xin and the other two.