As Tianyang, Yuqing, and Yao'er stepped through the newly revealed path, the chamber behind them sealed shut, cutting off all retreat. The corridor before them stretched long and narrow, flanked by flickering ethereal lamps that cast eerie shadows along the ancient walls.
Tianyang felt a strange energy pulsating in the air, an overwhelming presence that made his instincts scream in warning. Yuqing clutched his hand tighter, her light crimson eyes scanning the corridor cautiously. Even Yao'er, who had been brimming with excitement moments ago, now bore a serious expression, his dragon lineage sensing something ominous ahead.
The trio continued forward, their footsteps echoing eerily against the stone. After a while, the corridor widened into an enormous chamber, vast like the sky itself. As they stepped inside, three massive statues loomed before them, carved from ancient stone yet radiating auras so powerful they felt almost alive.
The first statue, on the left, was a depiction of Poseidon, the Ancient Sea God, his trident raised high, his aura carrying the boundless power of the ocean and the divine laws of water.
The second statue, in the center, was even more oppressive—a towering figure of Asura, the Demon God of War, wreathed in a terrifying demonic aura that exuded a suffocating bloodlust, as if ready to destroy all in its path.
The third, on the right, was the most mysterious—Wulong, the Black Space & Void Dragon God, the legendary mythical beast that ruled over space and the void. Its eyes gleamed with an unfathomable depth, as if devouring existence itself.
The moment the trio stood before the statues, the chamber trembled. Boom!
The entire space was sealed by an invisible force, cutting them off from all outside energy. Before they could react, the three statues came to life—their stone exteriors cracking apart as golden, crimson, and black energies erupted from them.
A surge of unimaginable pressure descended!
The sheer force of the three opposing godly auras—divine, demonic, and mythical beastial—slammed into Tianyang and Yuqing like a celestial mountain crashing down from the heavens.
Tianyang felt his knees buckle instantly. Crack! The stone beneath him fractured as he barely managed to brace himself. Yuqing let out a soft cry as she collapsed onto one knee, her delicate frame trembling under the crushing might of the three statues.
Even with their formidable cultivation at the mid-Void Tribulation realm, they couldn't withstand this raw suppression. It wasn't just strength—it was law suppression from the three godly beings.
Yao'er growled lowly, his red pupils flaring with defiance, but even his powerful dragon bloodline couldn't fully resist this force.
Tianyang clenched his teeth, his hands moving instinctively to Yuqing, wrapping her in a protective embrace. She trembled against him, her breathing ragged.
"Tianyang…" her voice was strained, sweat glistening on her delicate skin.
"We have to endure," Tianyang whispered, his forehead pressed against hers. "We must stand."
Their hands intertwined as they activated the Yin & Yang Dual Contract, their energies merging into one, attempting to resist the oppressive force.
Tianyang's Yang energy surged like a blazing sun, pushing against the overwhelming weight. Yuqing's Yin energy flowed like the endless moonlight, harmonizing and complementing his power.
Slowly, ever so slowly, their bodies began to adapt.
The crushing weight pressing down on them became lighter—not because the statues relented, but because their harmonization had elevated their tolerance.
After what felt like an eternity, they stood up.
Yuqing leaned against him, panting, her body still shaking.
"We did it…" she whispered, her eyes shimmering with newfound determination.
But before they could fully catch their breath—Boom!
The Poseidon statue made the first move, raising its mighty trident, summoning a raging tsunami that surged toward them like a divine judgment.
Simultaneously, Asura, the Demon God, clenched his fist, forming a massive crimson warblade, wreathed in pure destruction, slashing downward.
And finally, Wulong, the Space & Void Dragon God, opened its maw, unleashing a devastating spatial breath, a vortex of endless devouring force aimed straight at them!
Three simultaneous attacks!
Tianyang's mind raced. Dodge? Block? Counter?
Impossible.
There was no time—no opening.
Gritting his teeth, he spun around, pulling Yuqing tightly against him.
"Yuqing—merge your energy with mine! Use everything we have to defend!"
She nodded instantly, placing her hands over his chest, her eyes glowing with trust.
They activated their strongest defensive arts simultaneously—
Heavenly Sun Barrier! (Tianyang)
Moonlit Frost Shield! (Yuqing)
Their combined techniques formed a golden-silver barrier, surging with Yin & Yang energy, clashing directly with the three godly attacks!
BOOOOM!
A deafening explosion resounded as divine ocean waves, demonic blade energy, and void-devouring breath all slammed into their barrier.
The impact sent them flying backward, blood trickling from the corners of their lips.
Crack.
Their barrier fractured.
"We won't last like this…" Tianyang gritted his teeth.
Yuqing coughed lightly, wiping the blood from her lips.
"They're too strong," she admitted. "Even if we merge our Yin & Yang energy, we can barely defend, let alone fight back."
Tianyang's expression darkened. Their difference in realm was too vast.
These statues held the strength of early Ascendant Realm gods—a realm they had yet to reach.
They needed more power.
"We have to break through," Yuqing whispered, gripping his hand. "We've already reached the peak of mid-Void Tribulation realm. If we just have enough energy…"
Tianyang clenched his fists. "But we've used up all our pills."
Yuqing took a deep breath. "Then we use the Void Devourer Art."
Tianyang's eyes widened. "That technique… It's too dangerous! We haven't fully mastered it—it devours chaotic energy directly!"
"I know," Yuqing whispered, placing her forehead against his. "But it's our only option."
Tianyang hesitated. If they used the Void Devourer Art here, they would be absorbing the divine, demonic, and mythical beast godly energies all at once—three completely different, opposing forces.
If they failed, the backlash could destroy their cultivation… or worse, their souls.
But in Yuqing's gaze, he saw resolve. Trust. Love.
He sighed deeply, squeezing her hand.
"Alright," he whispered. "We do it together."
Yuqing smiled softly, resting her forehead against his.
As the three godly statues prepared for their next onslaught, Tianyang and Yuqing sealed their lips together, initiating the Void Devourer Art.
Their bodies trembled as a terrifying force surged through them.
Yin & Yang energy swirled violently, forming a harmonization cycle, drawing in the opposing chaotic forces from the statues.
At the same time, Yuqing took out a mystical scroll from her storage ring—
The Celestial Void Array.
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As Yuqing pulled out the ancient Celestial Void Array scroll from her storage ring, the parchment hovered above their heads, pulsing with mystical runes. The inscriptions on its surface shimmered like stars in the night sky, radiating an ethereal glow that contrasted against the oppressive darkness of the chamber.
Tianyang's eyes sharpened as he gripped Yuqing's hand tightly. "In our current realm, we can only cast this barrier once. This will be our one last shot."
Yuqing nodded, her silver-grey hair cascading over her shoulders as she poured her Yin energy into the scroll. Tianyang mirrored her actions, his Yang energy intertwining with hers. The scroll trembled violently before disintegrating into countless streaks of light.
Golden and silver inscriptions flowed from the remnants of the scroll, spiraling around their bodies before diving into their sea of consciousness. The moment the inscriptions settled, an overwhelming sense of enlightenment surged through them.
Their minds resonated with the ancient knowledge embedded within the array, their spiritual senses expanding far beyond their usual limits.
Suddenly, a powerful pulse erupted from their souls—
A transparent Celestial Void Barrier materialized, enveloping them in a divine dome of protection. The inscriptions carved themselves into the air, forming an intricate network of interconnected runes, pulsing with celestial radiance.
BOOM!
The three statues unleashed another devastating assault—
Poseidon's divine tsunami crashed down with the force of an ocean deity's wrath.
Asura's crimson warblade descended like an apocalyptic judgment.
Wulong's void breath spiraled into a consuming vortex, seeking to annihilate them.
But the Celestial Void Barrier held firm.
The colossal impact forced the statues to take a step back, their immense power momentarily repelled. The energy within the barrier pulsed violently, counteracting the chaotic forces surging against it.
Inside the barrier, Tianyang and Yuqing's gazes met.
"It's working," Yuqing whispered, her breath warm against his lips.
Tianyang smirked. "Then let's not waste this chance."
He wrapped an arm around her slender waist, pulling her closer as their lips met once more, initiating the Void Devourer Art.
The moment their energies intertwined, a powerful suction force erupted around them. The chaotic divine, demonic, and beast void energies surged into their bodies, flowing through the harmonization of their Yin & Yang Dual Contract.
Yao'er, watching intently, also channeled his dragon lineage, synchronizing with their rhythm, further refining the chaotic essence that poured into them.
As they absorbed the foreign energies, the inscriptions on the barrier flickered erratically, responding to the harmonization within them.
Time passed in an agonizing cycle of absorbing and refining.
The intense battle of energy continued until Yuqing gasped, her delicate fingers clutching Tianyang's robe tightly.
"Tianyang… The barrier…"
The inscriptions were beginning to dim—
Tianyang's gaze flickered toward the statues. Though their aura had weakened slightly, they remained standing, their divine might undiminished.
"The barrier won't last much longer," Yuqing panted, her chest rising and falling rapidly.
Tianyang wiped the sweat off her forehead. "Yeah, but look at them… their aura is also diminishing."
Yuqing's eyes flashed with understanding. "Then we've to complete our breakthrough before the barrier completely shatters."
Tianyang smirked. "Exactly. But when it does, we'll have only a split second to finish them off before they disrupt our flow."
She nodded, her fingers tracing his jawline before pressing against his chest. "Then let's prepare ourselves."
Once again, their lips met in a deep, fiery synchronization.
The Void Devourer Art surged wildly, accelerating their absorption. The chaotic energies, once violent and uncontrollable, now flowed seamlessly into them, merging with their bodies as if they had been part of them all along.
The inscriptions on their skin flickered, absorbing the ancient knowledge hidden within the statues.
As their bodies adjusted to the influx of power, a sudden resonance erupted within them.
Lightning crackled in the air.
Their minds surged with the memory of a technique they had recently acquired—
A Low-Immortal-Tier Lightning Dual Body Refining Method.
A golden-silver radiance exploded within the barrier as Tianyang and Yuqing simultaneously activated the method.
The technique synchronized perfectly with their Void Devourer Art, causing streaks of lightning to erupt within the enclosed space.
Arcs of divine and demonic lightning coiled around their bodies, refining them under its tempestuous might.
Pain and pleasure intertwined as their physiques were forcibly tempered by the tribulation energy.
Tianyang growled, his muscles tightening under the surge of raw power. Yuqing gasped, her delicate body shuddering under the electric pulse coursing through her veins.
They clung to each other as the refining process pushed them past their limits. Their Yin & Yang harmony resonated perfectly, shielding them from the dangers of imbalance.
Then—
BOOM!
Their cultivation surged in an instant—
Late-Void Tribulation Realm!
The breakthrough sent shockwaves through the barrier, cracks spider-webbing across its surface.
Tianyang and Yuqing's eyes locked, understanding flashing between them.
"It's time."
Yuqing nodded, her silver-grey hair floating wildly around her as her body radiated an intense frost.
Tianyang's light brown eyes blazed with fiery determination.
The moment the barrier collapsed—
They launched their attack.
—Fusion of Ice Dragon and Fire Phoenix!
Yuqing's delicate fingers traced an intricate formation mid-air, summoning the chilling force of an Ice Dragon, its serpentine body spiraling behind her in a vortex of absolute frost.
At the same time, Tianyang's hands ignited in golden flames, a majestic Fire Phoenix spreading its wings behind him, its scorching heat clashing against the ice, forming a divine paradox of destruction and creation.
Their bodies blurred into motion—
Their combined attack unleashed a force so terrifying that the very chamber trembled, the heavens and earth roaring in acknowledgment.
The Ice Dragon and Fire Phoenix spiraled together, forming a dual-elemental calamity—
The attack surged toward the statues at a speed faster than thought, locking onto all three targets.
Poseidon's trident raised in defense.
Asura's warblade swung in counterattack.
Wulong's void energy coiled, preparing to devour—
But it was too late.
As the devastating fusion struck—
BOOOOM!
The chamber was consumed in an explosion of frost and flame, divine and demonic energies intertwining in a celestial dance of annihilation.
The echoes of destruction roared—
The outcome uncertain—
The battlefield consumed in chaos.