Chapter 334: Sixfold Heaven

When Wei Youxuan was about to continue challenging Tong Long, not only were the many disciples watching in an uproar, but the disciples of Shen Taiyuan's lineage also looked upset, their eyes filled with anger.

"This Wei Youxuan is truly too arrogant!"

"Does he really think Senior Brother Tong Long is made of clay?"

"Hmph, Wei Youxuan is indeed very strong, but Senior Brother Tong Long is not weak either. What right does he have to despise Senior Brother Tong Long like this?!"

Many disciples spoke out, filled with indignation.

Meanwhile, Shen Taiyuan in the stone pavilion frowned slightly, glancing at Lu Hong in a nearby stone pavilion, who at that moment had a faint smirk on his lips.

He waved his hand, quieting the indignant voices of the many disciples. At such a time, mere verbal bravado was useless and would only invite contempt.

However, his gaze remained fixed on Wei Youxuan's figure on the stone platform, his eyes deep.

"This Wei Youxuan is a bit too arrogant, isn't he? Does he really intend to defeat everyone on the other side by himself?" At Elder Lü Song's side, Lü Yan also watched the scene with wide eyes.

Lü Song also frowned. It seemed Wei Youxuan intended to leave no face for them. If Shen Taiyuan's lineage were truly defeated by him alone today, their reputation would suffer a severe blow in front of so many outer peak disciples.

Once the news spread, people would only say that their lineage was incompetent.

"This Lu Hong... is truly aggressive." Lü Song's expression also turned somewhat grim. He then sighed helplessly, feeling powerless against such strong opposition.

Lü Yan, however, comforted him, "Grandpa, don't worry too much. That Tong Long also has some abilities; he might not necessarily lose to Wei Youxuan."

Although she had some reservations about Zhou Yuan, she knew that if Lu Hong's lineage grew stronger, it would not benefit them either.

Lü Song sighed, able only to remain somewhat optimistic.

However, Wei Youxuan was not foolish. Would he be so arrogant if he didn't have some trump card?

"What an arrogant tone."

Under countless gazes, Tong Long's expression grew somewhat grim. He stared at Wei Youxuan and said, "I don't want to take advantage of you. I advise you to rest after your last match before fighting me."

He had inquired about Wei Youxuan's previously displayed strength. Like himself, Wei Youxuan was at the peak of the fifth layer of the Primeval Realm. Perhaps Wei Youxuan was slightly stronger, but only marginally. However, Wei Youxuan's previous battle must have consumed some of his Origin Qi.

Hearing this, Wei Youxuan smiled faintly, a hint of mockery in his expression. He shook his head and said, "Brother Tong Long, I admire your disposition. However, does a lion care about a rabbit's goodwill?"

Tong Long's face darkened, and anger flashed in his eyes. This Wei Youxuan was truly too arrogant, daring to compare him to a rabbit?

"Since you're intentionally seeking humiliation, I'll grant it to you!"

Tong Long stomped his foot, and mighty Origin Qi suddenly erupted from his body, coiling around him like a giant python. His figure shot out like a cannonball, landing heavily on the stone platform.

As soon as Tong Long made his move, he displayed formidable strength. The power of his Origin Qi was clearly superior to that of Pan Song earlier.

The surrounding disciples nodded slightly. Tong Long's ability to be called the strongest Gold-Belt disciple under Shen Taiyuan was indeed evident.

With Origin Qi swirling around him, Tong Long stared coldly at Wei Youxuan. Without another word, he moved, shooting forward at a speed that even caused the air to explode.

In a mere blink, he was in front of Wei Youxuan, his five fingers clenched, and he threw a punch.

Mighty Origin Qi coiled around his fist, letting out a hissing sound. The Origin Qi faintly transformed into a black python, carrying a pungent scent as it lunged directly at Wei Youxuan.

"High-grade Minor Heaven Origin Art, Poisonous Python Profound Strength!"

Tong Long's first move was his most potent killing technique. His Origin Qi, like a python, contained poisonous gas. In a direct confrontation, if it infiltrated the opponent's body, it could cause injury.

Wei Youxuan's expression was indifferent. On his palm, faint light patterns emerged, emitting a peculiar Origin Qi fluctuation.

The next instant, he chopped with his palm, seemingly relying on his bare hand to directly collide with Tong Long's fierce poisonous python Origin Qi.

The two collided, shaking the air and sending out shockwaves.

At the moment of impact, Tong Long's pupils contracted. He detected a unique tearing force emanating from Wei Youxuan's palm, which was continuously ripping and penetrating his Origin Qi.

Fortunately, his Origin Qi was abundant, and sensing something was wrong, he quickly retracted his palm.

The two retreated upon contact.

Tong Long looked at his palm and saw a shallow cut there. If he hadn't reacted quickly, the opponent might have pierced through his palm.

"This is... the Origin-Breaking Hand?!" Tong Long's expression darkened as he slowly uttered.

He finally recognized the Origin Art the opponent had cultivated.

Wei Youxuan smiled. His palm was somewhat dark, corroded by the opponent's poisonous gas, but it quickly faded under the cleansing of his internal Origin Qi.

"Brother Tong Long is quite knowledgeable," Wei Youxuan chuckled.

Tong Long frowned. This "Origin-Breaking Hand" specialized in breaking Origin Qi and was extremely sharp. He hadn't expected Wei Youxuan to have mastered it.

Although troublesome, now that he had seen through the opponent's technique, he could counter it. The Origin-Breaking Hand could indeed tear Origin Qi, but its effectiveness also depended on the opponent's Origin Qi's abundance.

As long as he was more cautious and strengthened his defense, the opponent naturally wouldn't succeed.

Many thoughts flashed through his mind. Tong Long took a deep breath, and surging Origin Qi poured out from the flickering Origin Qi stars within his Qi Mansion, filling his body.

Mighty Origin Qi, like a beacon smoke, enveloped Tong Long, radiating a powerful sense of oppression.

His figure once again transformed into an afterimage, shooting out, causing the ground beneath his feet to crack.

Boom! Boom!

Empowered by Origin Qi, Tong Long was like a fierce beast. His fists whistled, a continuous barrage like a downpour enveloping Wei Youxuan and striking his vital points. The air in that area was completely squeezed into a vacuum by the impact of his fists.

Facing Tong Long's furious assault, Wei Youxuan showed no retreat. On his palms, light patterns continuously lit up, faintly emitting a sharp aura.

His palm strikes were like blades, continuously chopping out, clashing fiercely with the countless fist shadows.

Thud! Thud!

Under the many astonished gazes, the two exchanged fierce blows, both merciless and exceptionally brutal.

The rocky ground beneath their feet was torn into deep gashes by the aftermath of their clash, riddled with holes and utterly ravaged.

Everyone watched the confrontation between the two with wide eyes; it was already considered extremely intense for those at the fifth layer of the Primeval Realm.

During this exchange of blows, many disciples observed that Tong Long's body constantly sustained bloody gashes, clearly injured by the tearing of his Origin Qi.

However, Wei Youxuan didn't seem to gain much advantage either. Black spots continuously appeared on his skin, indicating corrosion by the poisonous gas.

"Wei Youxuan, your Origin-Breaking Hand is merely that; it can't completely penetrate my defense, only leave some superficial wounds. But now my Poisonous Python Strength has begun to invade your body, and you won't be able to remove it!" Tong Long said coldly.

He seemed covered in cuts, but they were all superficial wounds.

Just as Tong Long's voice faded, Wei Youxuan's lips seemed to curl slightly, and a hint of mockery flashed in his eyes.

"Is that so?"

He curved two fingers together and thrust them out sharply.

"Hmph!"

Seeing that Wei Youxuan was still persistent, Tong Long let out a cold snort, his five fingers clenched. Mighty Origin Qi poured into his fist, making it like reinforced iron. He punched, blasting the air and striking out fiercely.

Under the gaze of many, the fist and fingers collided heavily.

In that instant, a subtle piercing sound seemed to ring out.

Tong Long's pupils suddenly contracted. A sharp pain abruptly shot through his fist, and his face instantly contorted. He saw that his fist, covered in abundant Origin Qi, had been pierced through by Wei Youxuan's fingertips, leaving a bloody hole.

A shrill scream escaped his lips, and his body flew backward, falling heavily to the ground. Blood continuously flowed from the hole in his fist.

This sudden turn of events startled everyone.

No one expected that the two who had been evenly matched just moments before would suddenly have a clear victor.

They didn't understand how Wei Youxuan had instantly pierced through Tong Long's defense.

"How is this possible?!" Tong Long's face was ashen, and he stared intently at Wei Youxuan.

Wei Youxuan merely smiled faintly, slowly withdrawing his hands. But everyone detected an astonishing surge of Origin Qi erupting like a volcano from his body.

The strength of that Origin Qi instantly obliterated all the poisonous gas within him.

"Do you understand now?" Wei Youxuan said indifferently.

Tong Long's face turned ashen, and he stammered, "You... you've already reached the sixth layer of the Primeval Realm!"

No wonder. No wonder Wei Youxuan was so confident he could defeat them all by himself, without needing the other two to intervene. It turned out he had already broken through and entered the sixth layer of the Primeval Realm!

Reaching this realm meant he could already participate in the Purple-Belt selection, shedding his Gold-Belt status and becoming a true Purple-Belt disciple!

This Wei Youxuan had been hiding his true strength all along!

Many disciples around them gasped in astonishment. Wei Youxuan had actually reached the sixth layer of the Primeval Realm! No wonder he possessed such confidence and daring.

Now, with Tong Long also defeated, only the seemingly weakest member of Shen Taiyuan's lineage remained.

All gazes turned to Zhou Yuan, standing at the back. They noticed that he, too, was looking at Wei Youxuan with a surprised expression, seemingly awed by the strength Wei Youxuan had revealed.

They couldn't help but shake their heads.

Their gazes toward Zhou Yuan became increasingly sympathetic.

Surely, this guy must be feeling utterly despairing right now...