Chapter 618: Aligning with the Way

For some reason, the moment Xu Yang saw the Angel Soul Pillar Master appear, he instinctively recalled all the scenes he and Xiaohua had experienced, and the moment Xiaohua resolutely chose to give up everything to help him.

All these memories seemed to merge into every fiber of Xu Yang's being in that instant, transforming into the most primal energy of belief, causing his combat power to erupt to an unprecedented peak.

Long Kun exclaimed, "My goodness, look at Boss now. If someone told me he's the sole ruler of this world, I'd believe it without a doubt. This power is just too immense!"

Ling Yao replied, "No, if I had to use one word to describe Boss's current state, I'd choose 'faith.' What he's exhibiting now transcends mere raw power. I believe even other god-like experts with equivalent strength wouldn't be able to unleash their full power standing before Boss right now. That aura is Boss's most terrifying aspect!"

Even before Zi Kuang could react, Long Kun and the other two were completely overwhelmed by Xu Yang's current state. They had never seen their boss wield such power before or display such an irresistible, formidable side.

"Seeing Boss like this now, I finally understand," Shi Lingyun began, clearly with a thoughtful expression. "While a person's physical strength certainly has limits, their belief and will are absolutely boundless. Perhaps this is the true meaning of what people say: humanity possesses infinite potential!"

Boundless primal energy burned fiercely around Xu Yang's body. At this moment, he no longer needed any cultivation technique or power form to enhance himself. It was as if every breath he took became a suppressive force against the surrounding void. The moment he erupted in rage, he seemed to become the very embodiment of power. His every move, even a mere glance, held the power to shatter mountains and rivers, to overturn everything!

Seeing Xu Yang in this state, Zi Kuang couldn't help but burst into laughter. Of course, this was not a laugh of mockery or disdain, but one born of sincere reverence and shock!

"Do you know, lad?" Zi Kuang said, "I never imagined a human could stand before me in such a state. Regardless of who wins or loses today, the name Xu Yang will be etched in my memory for life!"

Such words from Zi Kuang were undoubtedly the highest possible praise for Xu Yang, unsurpassed by any other. Often, it is only praise from an opponent of equal standing that truly highlights a person's worth.

Xu Yang had lost the desire to speak. At this moment, he was gradually merging with the surrounding void. His aura, his power, even his soul, had begun to undergo an indescribable qualitative transformation. It could no longer be measured by any conventional metric of power.

At the same moment, Zi Kuang also gradually entered the rhythm of a peak confrontation. His demonic power, angelic power, and special dragon bloodline – three of the strongest forces in the world – began to erupt simultaneously, igniting three distinctly colored lights around his body. Each light symbolized a power capable of achieving godhood.

"My heavens," Long Kun exclaimed, "with these two together, this is truly a peak confrontation!" Long Kun was utterly dumbfounded by the shock. He had always believed Xu Yang was unequivocally the strongest being in the world, but he had to admit that Zi Kuang standing before them absolutely possessed the strength to contend with Xu Yang. The mere sight of these colored lights on him represented a supreme realm unreachable by any living being on the continent in a lifetime.

"If the three of us could achieve even half the strength of these two, it would be enough to be etched in history!"

Finally, Zi Kuang also fully unleashed his complete potential and began to merge the powers represented by the three auras. From behind him, an unparalleled purplish-black demonic totem gradually materialized. Simultaneously, the half of the void he occupied seemed to completely transform into Zi Kuang's own domain at that moment.

In contrast, the other side of the void was entirely occupied by Xu Yang's power. To some extent, these two individuals could already control the life and death of all beings within the entire underground palace.

If they wished, with merely a flick of a finger, all living beings across most of the underground palace's area would vanish into dust in an instant. This was truly a display of power comparable to that of a supreme ruler.

Boom!

A thunderous roar suddenly echoed through the void. Zi Kuang, standing proudly in the left part of the void, attacked first. The enormous black demonic totem behind him opened its gaping maw, and at that moment released an endless stream of purple demonic souls. Each soul's strength had astonishingly reached the level of a human's Tribulation Realm.

"My heavens, is this really happening?" Long Kun exclaimed again. "Zi Kuang released so many Tribulation Realm demonic souls in just one go, at their first encounter! Just how high is this guy's limit?"

Ling Yao said, "You're already losing control now. If I'm not mistaken, this is merely a 'greeting gift' from this Zi Kuang fellow to our boss. Given his strength and status, unleashing an attack of this level is entirely normal."

Although Ling Yao was reluctant to acknowledge the opponent's terrifying strength, she was even more unwilling to deceive herself. Only by truly recognizing the power levels of both sides could they more thoroughly analyze the evolving situation on the battlefield.

Currently, the two supreme powerhouses in the void had fully commenced their respective stances. In terms of apparent aura, they were equally matched, with neither gaining a clear advantage.

Zi Kuang's strength lay in his more potent and distinct god-level foundation. Furthermore, his inherent demonic power was truly unfathomable. Even without relying on the summoned beast Sin, Zi Kuang's mere totem could release so many top-tier demonic souls. This single ability already far surpassed any opponent Xu Yang had previously encountered.

As for Xu Yang, what truly astonished everyone was his unique combat style of merging all powers into one.

At this moment, Long Kun and the other two suddenly realized they were gradually losing their ability to perceive their boss's aura. They could clearly see Xu Yang still suspended in the void, but sensing his energy fluctuations had become incredibly difficult.

"I understand now," Shi Lingyun said, a realization dawning upon him. "This is the legendary perfect state of 'harmonizing with the Dao.' If I'm not mistaken, our boss has reached the pinnacle of cultivation achievable by humans on this continent. He's just one step away from forming a divine spark!"