Boom! As the punch was thrown, the heavens and earth resounded with a deafening roar, like thunder rolling across the sky, sweeping in all directions. The vast and prosperous sacred land of Tianyan Sect was instantly reduced to ruins, with seventy percent of its buildings destroyed on the spot.
Even the giant hand of suppression released by the Saint shattered piece by piece.
Ultimately, it dissolved into nothingness.
"A mere mighty cultivator can withstand my attack."
The Saint, standing high in the sky, couldn't help but exclaim in amazement.
His aged face was filled with astonishment and disbelief.
Outside the Heavenly Emperor's Mirror.
The expressions of the powerful cultivators mirrored that of the Saint—utter shock.
Who could have imagined that the young Supreme Emperor, at his age, could counter a Saint with only a mighty cultivator's power? "This is utterly insane, completely unreasonable!"
Many couldn't help but curse.
They knew the young Supreme Emperor was strong, but accepting that he could directly confront a Saint with the power of a mighty cultivator was too much!
If he were a Divine King, it might be more understandable!
Indeed, the Saint had not unleashed his full power, but even so, how could a mighty cultivator withstand a Saint's assault?
Even if the Saint held back, he still far surpassed what a mighty cultivator could endure!
After all, a Saint was no ordinary entity, far from being commonplace!
...
"The Supreme Bone?! That's the Supreme Bone!"
The Saint's eyes lit up with fervent brilliance as he gazed at the strange bone in Chu Yang's chest.
His face was full of joy, barely containing his excitement.
"I had heard that those who possess the Supreme Bone are destined to be Supremes. I spent half my life searching for someone with the Supreme Bone."
"Alas, such a divine object seemed to exist only in ancient texts. Yet, as my lifespan wanes, I find it here at the end!"
"Truly, the heavens favor me!"
"With the Supreme Bone, I will surely become a Supreme, greatly extending my lifespan!"
"Ha ha ha!"
The Saint's laughter was eerie, his gaze towards Chu Yang turning even more sinister.
"Boy, you can't handle such a treasure. Let me keep it for you!!"
The Saint reached out, his enormous hand, radiating endless saintly power, pierced through the void, reaching towards Chu Yang.
...
Outside the Heavenly Emperor's Mirror.
Everyone's hearts tightened. They realized that this was likely the moment when the young Supreme Emperor's foundation was destroyed and his Supreme Bone was taken.
"If only his master could appear a bit earlier!"
Chu Nannan's heart ached, agreeing with the surrounding cultivators' guesses.
Unable to bear watching, she turned her gaze aside.
But what happened next stunned everyone.
Chu Yang swung his fist, unleashing the laws of heaven and earth.
The pressure of these supreme laws, like a sharp sword, instantly pierced the Saint's arm.
The saintly body shattered.
The Saint showed a trace of surprise, his face full of shock.
His eyes revealed a newfound respect, clearly realizing he had underestimated Chu Yang's strength.
Having his arm broken by Chu Yang's punch, the Saint was not angry but rather intrigued.
To him, the stronger the Supreme Bone, the higher his chances of achieving the supreme path.
"Good, very good!"
"A mere mighty cultivator can actually injure me? It seems the Supreme Bone's power is even greater than I imagined!"
"If I can obtain this Supreme Bone, I might even have a chance to glimpse the path to becoming an Emperor!"
Chu Yang's face was as cold as ice. Pointing at the Saint, he asked coldly, "Did you kill my sister?"
The Saint was indifferent and replied with a smile, "I've killed countless children. Whether your sister was among them, I do not know. But if she was among the children at the bottom of the cliff, then yes, I killed her."
"None of that matters now. Since your sister is dead, you might as well join her!"
Hearing this, Chu Yang's fury reached its peak. The murderer of his sister stood before him! Chu Yang's killing intent surged: "Today, I will wipe out everyone in Tianyan Sect!"
The Saint sneered dismissively, not taking Chu Yang seriously: "You? A mere mighty cultivator? You're not even qualified!"
However, before he could finish, the smile on his face began to freeze.
Chu Yang's aura surged dramatically, becoming terrifyingly powerful, and this growth continued at an astonishing pace!
...
Outside the Heavenly Emperor's Mirror.
The cultivators could hardly believe their eyes.
Just broken through to mighty cultivator, and now breaking through again? Is breaking through as easy as eating and drinking for him? Despite having witnessed many of the Supreme Emperor's miracles, they were still utterly shocked.
It made no sense—how could he break through so effortlessly?
"Is he attempting to reach the Divine King realm?"
"Even if he becomes a Divine King, he still can't possibly defeat a Saint. Not even the Supreme Emperor can do that!"
"Surviving an encounter with a Saint would already be an incredible feat!"
The cultivators were astonished. What they witnessed today shattered their previous beliefs entirely.
A cold, serene Empress, dressed in cloud-patterned robes, stepped forward, her eyes shimmering with starlight, making her look breathtakingly beautiful.
She was the Supreme Emperor's only officially wedded Empress. She spoke: "That's the power of the Supreme Bone. This guy…"
"He is forcibly extracting the divinity contained within the Supreme Bone!"
Nie Fengyun's expression also changed slightly. He knew the Supreme Emperor's character well but hadn't expected such madness: "He's not just extracting the Supreme Bone; he's also betting his Dao Palace foundation and all his meridians!"
He now understood why, when he first met the Supreme Emperor, his foundation was utterly shattered.
It wasn't because someone else destroyed it or took the Supreme Bone. He had exhausted it all himself! "Has the Supreme Emperor gone mad?"
Everyone was stunned.
Forcibly enhancing one's cultivation brings immense backlash! It could mean losing the ability to cultivate forever!
No one would willingly pay such a horrific price!
It would ruin their bright future.
"Is it really worth it to go this far for his sister?"
Many felt emotional, thinking that if they were in the young Supreme Emperor's position, they would never be able to do the same.
If Chu Yang had turned and fled, they believed he could escape the Saint's clutches with his skills.
And it wouldn't be long before he could become a remarkable Emperor!
Then he could return for revenge.
But he didn't. He bet everything on this moment!
"For me, you were willing to give up everything back then. But now, why have you changed so much over a Supreme Bone?"
Chu Nannan's heart ached deeply.