Chapter 2058: Sun Wheel Sweeps the Heavens

The Human World

The Reverse Five Elements Divine Light pierced straight through Que Li’s chest with a single strike. Even the silver scales generated by her clan’s secret technique couldn’t withstand its power, which far exceeded Que Li’s expectations.

She could clearly feel a destructive force spreading through her body, her life force rapidly draining away. Her eyes widened in disbelief.

However, the silver scales ultimately offered some resistance, providing a cushioning effect. The destructive force didn't fully erupt, giving Que Li a brief reprieve.

Knowing that a storm of attacks would surely follow, giving her no chance to suppress the destructive force, she acted decisively. The silver scales on her neck shimmered with a silver light, like a blade, decapitating herself!

Whoosh!

Que Li’s head separated from her body, abandoning the torso, and flew high by itself.

The silver scales on the torso immediately vanished, completely losing their defensive capability. Under the impact of the Five Elements Divine Light's destructive power, the torso instantly disintegrated into ashes.

The small figure in the distance, upon witnessing this scene, felt a chill run down his spine. His true body had just been destroyed, and he was fortunate the divine light hadn't been aimed at him, or he would have had no chance of survival. He had to admit that both he and Que Li had been far too overconfident, treating their opponent as an ordinary cultivator of their rank, which allowed the opponent to defeat them individually.

The opponent might not have shown their full strength. Although they appeared to be at the early Void Refinement stage, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to treat them as a powerful enemy at the late Void Refinement stage. Had they known this earlier, they would certainly have been extremely careful and would not have ended up in such a predicament.

Seeing that Que Li had not perished on the spot and was still struggling, a trace of hesitation flashed in the small figure's eyes. He steeled his heart, abruptly halted, silently recited an incantation, and sent out a subtle ripple.

Only by saving Que Li and combining the divine abilities of their two clans would they have a chance of survival!

Que Li’s head was desperately trying to escape, her face covered in bloodstains, looking utterly pathetic. Just then, she suddenly felt a faint tremor in the void. Realizing what it meant, a glimmer of hope instantly appeared in her eyes.

Immediately after, an invisible vortex appeared in the void, leading to an unknown destination. It sucked Que Li's head in, causing it to vanish into thin air.

The next moment, an identical vortex appeared in the void before the small figure, and a shadowy mass floated out, which was Que Li's head.

Having used this secret technique, the small figure's face was filled with exhaustion. He urgently transmitted a few words. Que Li suddenly opened her eyes, opened her mouth, swallowed the small figure, and transformed into a streak of silver light, fleeing into the distance.

Qin Sang watched all this and couldn't help but secretly marvel at the profound and mysterious divine abilities of the foreign race. This woman abandoned her torso, leaving only her head, yet her life force hadn't diminished much. Flesh buds were already wriggling on her neck; given some time, it wouldn't be difficult for her to grow a new torso.

The two's divine abilities complemented each other, making them difficult to eliminate. If no one else interfered and he pursued them, there would be a good chance of killing them one by one.

However, that stone tablet descended from the sky, smashing towards Qin Sang and bringing astonishing pressure. He had just forcibly activated the Five Elements Crown while resisting the tablet's pressure, which was already a risky move.

This tablet was heavier than mountains, as if it would crush this entire world. Yet, Qin Sang made an unexpected discovery: the stone tablet seemed not to be real, but a phantom.

In his surprise, Qin Sang immediately realized that Elder Quan, who was far away on the horizon, didn't have the ability to transport treasures across space. This stone tablet was likely something he had manifested using a certain divine ability.

This tablet should have a real counterpart in this world; the power of the actual treasure must be immense. Although the one before him was a phantom tablet, the pressure Qin Sang was enduring was not fake in the slightest, and both his Dharmakaya and true body were enduring it simultaneously.

The tablet's power enveloped the entire void, covering both his Dharmakaya and true body. Moreover, both his Dharmakaya and true body felt as if the tablet was smashing directly at them, which was very strange.

Only this stone tablet remained in his vision. The patterns on its surface seemed to come alive, like tentacles, trying to drag him into a dark unknown as strange black tides surged from all directions.

The danger was not limited to this. Qin Sang also had a familiar feeling, recalling his experience when facing Island Master Meng years ago. He still remembered the feeling of the opponent controlling heaven and earth, creating a self-contained prison, and himself becoming a trapped beast within it.

At the Void Refinement stage, one controls heaven and earth.

Lower-tier cultivators facing Void Refinement cultivators are like entering a heavenly prison, with almost no power to resist, only able to surrender. The higher the cultivation realm, the stronger one's control over heaven and earth. Thus, it's not strange for an early Void Refinement cultivator to feel this way when facing a powerful late-stage cultivator.

Qin Sang had obtained the Sword Light of Revered Master Tian Yue and had been contemplating the Sword Domain for years. He also had some insights into the Dharma Domain, which only Body Integration cultivators can comprehend.

In his opinion, reaching the Body Integration stage probably involves more than just simple control over heaven and earth. Once a Dharma Domain is unleashed, all forces within its reach transform into one's own power. Furthermore, all forces can be transformed into the desired power, including the enemy's!

Within the Dharma Domain, one is the master; everything within it operates according to one's will. If the Dharma Domain is compared to a small world, then one is the Heavenly Emperor of that world!

Qin Sang had only touched the surface of the Sword Domain, and this understanding was, of course, very shallow. Yet, even based on this, he could infer how powerful Body Integration cultivators truly were.

Late Void Refinement cultivators are gradually approaching this level, not far from developing their own Dharma Domain.

This person might have already touched a trace of profundity.

The stone tablet was not merely an attack, but also a channel through which the opponent projected their will. What pressed down on him was not the tablet, but an entire world!

Void Refinement cultivators can contend with enemies for the power of heaven and earth and would not be utterly helpless in such a situation. However, any other early Void Refinement cultivator would likely be overwhelmed.

If he couldn't break free in time and was instead trapped by the stone tablet, once the opponent's true body arrived, there would be no way to escape.

But Qin Sang could not be regarded as an ordinary cultivator. He was just a step away from the mid Void Refinement stage and had the fortune to comprehend the Sword Domain shortly after entering Void Refinement, giving him an incomparable vision.

Qin Sang couldn't infer how far the opponent had progressed, but he was certain that they had not comprehended a Dharma Domain, not even its rudimentary form. Therefore, in his eyes, the opponent's move was not without flaws.

However, even if one detected a flaw, one also needed sufficient strength to exploit it; otherwise, it wouldn't change the fate of being suppressed by the stone tablet.

Qin Sang's expression was solemn, and he made a decision instantly.

He didn't look at the stone tablet. His true body stood firm, silently activating his profound cultivation, and forming a hand seal with his mind; the precious seal was formed in an instant.

At this moment, the seal Qin Sang used was none other than the Sun Wheel Seal, one of the Nine Great Radiant Seals!

The Sun Wheel Seal can gather the power of both the Dharmakaya and Dharma Aspect, transforming it into a golden sun that bursts forth simultaneously. It can be said to be his strongest current ability.

Since his power broke through to the Void Refinement stage, Qin Sang had not yet encountered an enemy capable of forcing him to use the Sun Wheel Seal. Now, facing the pressure from a late Void Refinement stage powerhouse, he had no choice but to unleash it.

At this moment, the power of his Dharma Aspect rapidly drained from within him. His Dharmakaya also remained motionless, immediately appearing somewhat illusory.

At the same time, a vast golden radiance swept across the sky. Blinding golden light and surging golden waves dyed both the sky and the sea a brilliant golden color.

A great sun appeared in the sky, a golden wheel hanging high.

Qin Sang stood beneath the golden wheel, as if cloaked in a golden robe. The black tides were instantly swept away.

The tablet's descent suddenly slowed. Its surface glimmered with golden light, as if plated with gold foil, and it seemed to be firmly supported by a great force, preventing it from falling further.

The golden light became increasingly dazzling, like golden needles. Under its illumination, the stone tablet began to tremble violently.

Boom!

Boom!

Each tremor created terrifying fluctuations, stirring this sea area into chaos and causing islands and landmasses to collapse.

Shatter!

Finally, a corner of the stone tablet cracked.

Cracks immediately appeared, and in the blink of an eye, the stone tablet disintegrated into several fragments, instantly vanishing into nothingness.

As the stone tablet was destroyed, Elder Quan's will was also completely expelled. Qin Sang immediately felt his body lighten, and the pressure vanished as heaven and earth returned to his control.

Qin Sang's eyes flickered slightly as he felt the power within his body. He had been in the Void Refinement stage for many years, so now when he used the Sun Wheel Seal, he naturally wouldn't let the secret technique drain him dry as it had in the Divine Court.

Under his precise control, the Sun Wheel Seal just barely destroyed the stone tablet, and the spiritual energy within him was not yet exhausted.

He shifted his gaze, looking across the void towards the horizon.

As the stone tablet was destroyed, Elder Quan felt a backlash force. Knowing that Qin Sang had broken his divine ability, his expression became extremely solemn.

Ji Qiong and Que Li had consecutively failed. He had anticipated such a situation, but he hadn't expected Qin Sang to handle it so easily.

The anger in his heart disappeared because, in his eyes, Qin Sang was no longer a petty schemer but a formidable opponent worth taking seriously.

In the distant void, their eyes met.

Elder Quan's battle intent soared. He strode across the waves, as swift as a bolt of lightning.

Qin Sang's mouth curved slightly. He had just sensed that Su Nü and the Si You clansman were safe, and he could now withdraw.

Glancing at the fleeing Ji Qiong and Que Li, Qin Sang decided to abandon the pursuit. If he delayed any longer, even if he managed to kill them, the late-stage powerhouse would arrive.

Crippling them rather than killing them would instead restrain the opponent, proving more advantageous to him.

Battle intent also surged in Qin Sang's heart, but now was not a good time; he would not engage in a pointless struggle.

With a decision made, Qin Sang merged with his Dharmakaya, let out a clear laugh, and said, "We shall meet again!"

Immediately, his Phoenix Wings flapped furiously. Secretly activating the Azure Phoenix True Thunder, he transformed into a streak of azure lightning, tearing through the air and departing.

By the time Elder Quan arrived, he could only see a faint azure glow on the horizon. He hovered over the sea, not giving chase, merely gazing silently at the horizon.

At this moment, Ji Qiong and Que Li dared to turn back. They said anxiously, "We were no match for the opponent and allowed them to abduct the Si You clan's young master. Please punish us, Elder Quan."

They had narrowly escaped death; one was transformed into a strange small figure, and the other was reduced to just a head. It was truly a pathetic sight.

Facing their plea for punishment, Elder Quan did not punish them.

He had seen the enemy's strength with his own eyes. These two had indeed tried their best, but they were truly no match for the enemy.

Seeing Elder Quan lightly dismiss the matter, both of them breathed a sigh of relief. Ji Qiong said resentfully, "This person dared to meddle in our clan's internal affairs. When we find out his identity, we'll make him pay!"

"Human? You think he's human?" Elder Quan suddenly asked.

Ji Qiong was startled.

Que Li mused, "This person possesses a Dharmakaya, and many of his techniques, especially his swordsmanship, are extremely exquisite, like a human sword cultivator. But I sensed a suspected Dharma Aspect aura within him, and the demonic energy that erupted later was exceptionally pure. Along with those phoenix wings, he might be connected to the demon race."

"What nonsense is this? Could he be a half-demon?"

Ji Qiong frowned deeply, suddenly remembering something. He looked at Elder Quan and asked, "The Heaven Department and the Eastern Sea Water Tribe are secretly colluding. Could it be that they commissioned the demon race to send experts to capture the Si You clan's young master?"

Elder Quan offered no comment.

At this moment, streaks of light flew from nearby—all of them clansmen they had brought to set up the formation.

These foreign race experts, having witnessed the recent battle where their target was abducted and two powerful clansmen were crippled, were all terrified. Fearing they might incur misfortune and invite punishment, they all stood cautiously aside.

Soon, fluctuations came from the horizon, as Ji Liang led his forces over, still unaware of the failure here.

Elder Quan and the others meticulously searched the vicinity again but found no trace of Su Nü and the Si You clan's young master, so they had to give up.

"Withdraw!"

Elder Quan cast a deep gaze towards the direction Qin Sang had left. Clouds formed beneath his feet, carrying everyone away.

The intensity of this battle far exceeded expectations. The grand formation designed to conceal spiritual fluctuations could not hide it, and Begonia Academy was surely on its way. This place was not safe for prolonged stay.

Qin Sang flew for a while. Feeling no signs of pursuers behind him, he knew that the foreign race had given up. He found an island reef, concealed his aura, and then flew towards the outer sea.

Su Nü had made proper arrangements, and they hadn't exposed their auras, so escaping shouldn't be difficult. The only concern was that Qin Sang might be targeted by Begonia Academy. He would avoid them if possible; if he could escape Begonia Academy's territory, this trip could be considered a complete victory.

There were no rumors of Body Integration cultivators from Begonia Academy taking action yet, but that didn't mean there weren't any. However, unless it was a matter of life or death, such a minor matter shouldn't alarm a Body Integration cultivator.

During his escape, Qin Sang clearly felt that the atmosphere around him had changed. He estimated that Begonia Academy was searching for them.

He was as careful as possible, not alarming anyone. But as he got closer to the outer sea, he not only felt no relief but also a sense of urgency. Faint, inexplicable auras swept past from all directions, forcing Qin Sang to dodge.

Begonia Academy must have employed some kind of detection method. Qin Sang faced more and more restrictions, and the space left for him was gradually shrinking.

Eventually, Qin Sang felt he was about to be exposed. However, he was already not far from the outer sea, so he no longer concealed himself and immediately transformed into lightning, fleeing.

Before long, Qin Sang felt waves of pressure approaching, attempting to form a certain formation to trap him from afar. But Qin Sang's speed was too great; he had already escaped Begonia Academy's territory before they could encircle him. Instantly, all restraints vanished, and the sky was vast and the sea boundless!

At the edge of Begonia Academy's sea territory, a scholar appeared shortly after Qin Sang left.

A moment later, another person appeared beside him.

"Did that person get away?"

The scholar sighed, "This person's escape technique is truly extraordinary."

"It's only normal for someone who could snatch food from the tiger's mouth in front of those foreign race members to possess such strength," the person beside him said indifferently.

"What did Pavilion Master Zhao say?" the scholar asked.

"It's been clarified," the other replied. "Only a few island landmasses were lost; we were just caught in the crossfire, and those foreign race members are willing to compensate."

The scholar nodded, seemingly understanding.

Immediately after, the two figures gradually vanished.