“The Selfless Realm.”
Upon hearing Ye Ling’s chosen name, the World-Destroying Spirit Fire inquired, “Why is it called the Selfless Realm?”
Ye Ling explained, “During my breakthrough, my mind entered a peculiar state. I barely thought, yet my body acted purely on instinct. Every movement was perfectly executed, wasting not a single iota of energy.”
“I felt that the words ‘Selfless Realm’ perfectly captured my prior state.”
The World-Destroying Spirit Fire then said, “The name matters little. Boy, do you know how strong you are now? That’s what I’m most concerned about!”
Ye Ling chuckled, “That’s what I’m most concerned about too.”
With that, Ye Ling looked at Tian Xing and asked, “Why don’t you help me test it?”
Tian Xing smiled, “With pleasure. I’m also very curious about your limits now. Let’s have the battle right here.”
Saying that, Tian Xing made a beckoning gesture. Within the ancient ruins, a fighting arena was constructed, and a barrier was erected around it to contain the battle energy.
Tian Xing descended onto the arena and smiled at Ye Ling, “Since we’ll be challenging formations later, and you need to remain unharmed, it’s best to narrow the combat range. This will allow for a more accurate assessment of your skill.”
Ye Ling also crossed the barrier and stood on the arena, smiling at Tian Xing, “No problem. Let’s begin.”
Tian Xing narrowed her eyes and smiled, “Then I shall start!”
The next moment, the barrier behind Ye Ling was struck with immense force, causing massive ripples.
The World-Destroying Spirit Fire, observing from outside the barrier, was stunned to see the barrier being heavily impacted without either Ye Ling or Tian Xing making a move. It blinked hard, “Wh-what exactly is happening? Has it already begun?”
The World-Destroying Spirit Fire couldn’t even discern Ye Ling and Tian Xing’s movements.
Tian Xing, however, nodded with satisfaction and chuckled, “It seems my ten percent speed can’t touch you. Let’s try increasing it to thirty percent!”
Ye Ling smiled, “Alright.”
Before his words even finished, the two vanished from the arena. The barrier surrounding the arena, however, continuously rippled, indicating Tian Xing’s relentless attacks.
The World-Destroying Spirit Fire outside the barrier had already given up on tracking Ye Ling and Tian Xing’s figures. It could only infer the direction of Tian Xing’s attacks from the ripples on the barrier.
The World-Destroying Spirit Fire even had a feeling that Tian Xing had deliberately set up the barrier around the arena for his viewing pleasure!
With that thought, the World-Destroying Spirit Fire sighed, “Damn it, this woman is just too considerate!”
Not long after Ye Ling and Tian Xing began their exchange, they each returned to their respective ends of the arena.
Tian Xing saw Ye Ling’s calm demeanor, his face unruffled, and praised him repeatedly, “Excellent, excellent! Even my thirty percent speed can’t touch you. Your speed has far surpassed your previous level.”
“Next, I’ll try fifty percent speed.”
Ye Ling replied, “Just use seventy percent speed directly. I just warmed up, and I want something more stimulating.”
“Seventy percent speed?” Tian Xing was taken aback, “Are you serious?”
Ye Ling nodded, “Yes… I feel my strength limit might be able to touch your seventy percent speed. Let’s try it.”
Seeing that Ye Ling was not joking, Tian Xing’s gaze turned serious, “In that case, I’ll get a little serious too!”
“Alright.”
Ye Ling responded, his entire body emanating a white radiance. His hair, which had returned to black, turned white at this moment.
His long hair moved without wind, and the atmosphere on the arena became oppressive.
Even the World-Destroying Spirit Fire outside the barrier could sense the chilling pressure.
Tian Xing looked at Ye Ling and said softly, “Then I’m coming!”
Ye Ling replied, “Bring it on!”
As soon as Ye Ling finished speaking, Tian Xing had already appeared before him in an instant. Her right hand formed a fist, and she struck fiercely at Ye Ling!
Seeing Tian Xing’s attack, Ye Ling’s eyes shifted slightly. He quickly raised his elbow to block!
*Bang!!!*
A deafening collision echoed. Ye Ling took the heavy blow and was sent flying like a cannonball, crashing heavily into the barrier!
Tian Xing stopped and asked Ye Ling, “Are you alright?”
Ye Ling spat out a mouthful of blood, reattached his broken arm bone, and smiled at Tian Xing, “I can still hold on. Let’s continue!”
“Alright!”
Seeing that Ye Ling could still continue, Tian Xing didn’t hesitate and lunged at Ye Ling again.
This time, Ye Ling was prepared. Just as Tian Xing was about to hit him, he instantly teleported to another part of the arena. However, before Ye Ling could catch his breath, Tian Xing once again teleported in front of him, her fist mercilessly aimed at his face!
Ye Ling knew he couldn’t dodge in time and could only raise his arm to block his face again.
*Bang!!!*
Ye Ling was sent flying once more, crashing heavily into the arena floor.
The World-Destroying Spirit Fire outside the barrier, witnessing Ye Ling’s battered state, couldn’t help but grumble, “Kid, you’ve really overdone the act this time, getting your head beaten by Tian Xing!”
Tian Xing’s current speed and power were qualitatively different from before!
Even though Ye Ling’s aura had surged significantly, Tian Xing could still completely overwhelm him!
However, Ye Ling soon flew out again, wiping the blood from the corner of his mouth, and smiled at Tian Xing, “That was exhilarating. Continue!”
“Alright!”
Tian Xing replied with a single word and once again aimed her fist at Ye Ling’s face!
However, this time, Ye Ling had no intention of dodging. He watched Tian Xing’s incoming fist and caught it with his palm. As Tian Xing’s force was about to transfer, his palm subtly rotated, and he instead grasped Tian Xing’s wrist, redirecting all of Tian Xing’s force into the ground.
“This!”
Tian Xing’s pupils contracted slightly as Ye Ling suddenly grabbed her wrist.
At the same moment, Ye Ling’s other hand grasped Tian Xing’s wrist. He then used Tian Xing’s own momentum to pivot sideways and execute a shoulder throw!
*Bang!!!*
Tian Xing slammed heavily onto the arena floor, shattering it directly!
The World-Destroying Spirit Fire outside, witnessing Ye Ling’s shoulder throw on Tian Xing, was utterly dumbfounded.
“Th-this… what happened?”
It couldn’t see Tian Xing and Ye Ling’s movements clearly, only the final result.
Ye Ling had thrown down the supreme expert, Tian Xing!
Just moments ago, Ye Ling had been on the defensive, taking hits. Now, with Ye Ling’s sudden counterattack, the World-Destroying Spirit Fire was completely stunned.
Not only the World-Destroying Spirit Fire, but even Tian Xing was bewildered.
Lying in the crater, she stared blankly at Ye Ling and asked in confusion, “What just happened?”
She didn’t understand why Ye Ling could suddenly block her attacks and even counter with her own momentum!
Ye Ling chuckled, “I just used a simple technique of using an opponent’s force against them. The main reason is that your attack patterns were too simplistic. Even with your speed, I could predict them and use your force against you.”
Tian Xing listened, feeling a bit confused. Nevertheless, she stood up from the crater, brushed off the dust, and exclaimed, “This is truly astonishing. I thought you wouldn’t even be able to take one of my punches.”
Ye Ling shook his head and smiled, “You underestimate me too much. Let’s end this test here. I have a rough understanding of my strength now. Let’s go, it’s time for us to challenge the Twelve True Gods Formation.”
“Mm.”
Tian Xing retracted her aura and dispelled the barrier, saying, “Let’s depart.”