Soul Emperor Awakening

"Cyan Cloud Step! A Micro Level Body Technique!" When the crowd got a clear look at the Body Technique Lin Xuan had just used to dodge, they were all stunned. To cultivate a Celestial Level Martial Art to the Micro Level, his talent was simply too astonishing.

They had thought Lu Hua’s Initial Micro Level Body Technique was already formidable, but who could have known that Lin Xuan’s Body Technique would be even more shocking.

Anyone with decent Cultivation could discern the Level of a Body Technique. The effects were different, so of course it was visible. The more subtle the dodge, the easier it was to tell what Level the Body Technique had reached.

Of course, this didn’t mean that cultivating the Cyan Cloud Step to the Micro Level would allow one to escape the pursuit of an Essence Pill Stage expert, let alone one at the Spirit Pill Stage. This Level simply meant one was more adept, more fluid, when dodging subtle attacks.

To put it bluntly, it was a matter of flexible application. Some could dash forward with incredible speed, but it would take them several breaths to come to a stop. For those with ultimate control—those at the Micro Level—they could stop on a dime.

Needless to say, every expert present had seen the Cyan Cloud Step before and had a profound impression of it; it was impossible to forget. But when Lin Xuan executed it, it truly rocked them to their core. For those who had seen it before, it was a shock. For those who hadn’t, they were witnessing something truly remarkable. Lin Xuan was genuinely Heaven-Defying!

"Clan Leader, this Lin Yunlong is incredible! If only he were one of our family’s disciples!"

"He is! He’s so strong, I worship him!"

"Finally, our Lin Family has someone to stand up for us!"

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Below the stage, the Lin Family disciples were flushed with excitement. Lu Hua was being completely toyed with, played like a fiddle in Lin Xuan’s hands. Defeating him in an instant would be a simple matter. But Lin Xuan wanted to let off some steam, so he was slowly toying with Lu Hua. Unless Lu Hua conceded, Lin Xuan might really play him to death.

"Hmm..." Lin Feng simply grunted in response, his gaze complicated.

’Fortunately, these Inner Hall Disciples have never met Lin Xuan. Besides, he’s much sturdier than he used to be. Even if they had met him, they’d have to look closely to recognize him. At most, they’d probably just think there’s a resemblance, not that this person actually is Lin Xuan.’

’To think of how many people used to scorn him, and now the Inner Hall Disciples look at him with adoration... what a change! If Lin Xuan were to truly return, the disciples who used to mock him would surely be scared out of their wits.’

The Third Prince, Xu Yunlong, was beaming. He was naturally delighted to see such a genius, especially one who was opposing the Eldest Prince. He couldn’t be happier. He had already decided in his heart, ’I must win Lin Xuan over, or at least protect him with everything I have!’

The Eldest Prince, Xu Yunxuan, did not look pleased. Lu Hua was considered quite capable within his faction, yet he was being toyed with so easily—they weren’t even in the same league. Lu Hua’s Cultivation was clearly higher, yet Lin Xuan was playing with him effortlessly. It was obvious that Lin Xuan’s foundations were more solid, and his Comprehension was greater.

"Useless trash!" Xu Yunxuan’s face was a mask of frost. ’If there weren’t so many people here, I’d rush over and slap Lu Hua to death. And while I’m at it, I’d slap Lin Xuan to death too.’

As for the Great Emperor, Xu Qianlong, a bright glint flashed in his eyes. He was beginning to take an interest in Lin Xuan.

Lu Hua’s face had long ago turned a ghastly purple, shifting between pale and ashen. His speed just now had been pushed to its absolute limit, yet Lin Xuan had still dodged with ease. ’I have almost no trump cards left. My main advantage is speed, but if I can’t even beat him in speed, what hope do I have?’

’But admit defeat? That’s impossible.’

"Burn!"

Lu Hua brandished his longsword. With a brilliant flash, an immense power surged from within him and radiated outward, forcefully raising his aura by several levels!

’Burning Essence Blood?’

Lin Xuan frowned. ’This Lu Hua is really putting his life on the line. Burning Essence Blood causes extreme harm to the body. If you burn too much, it can cause permanent damage, even halting your Cultivation progress for good.’

’But the benefit of burning Essence Blood is a temporary explosive boost of several tiers, almost like raising one’s Cultivation by an entire level. It’s a Heaven-Defying ability, but to use it when not facing a mortal enemy is a complete waste.’

’For Lu Hua to use it now, he’s clearly dead set on beating me and reclaiming his honor.’

Many in the crowd frowned when they saw Lu Hua’s actions. ’Isn’t this going too far? Is he trying to get himself killed?’

Although there were no rules against it, shedding blood during the birthday celebration wasn’t a good omen. Of course, since Great Emperor Xu Qianlong hadn’t spoken and still seemed very interested in the outcome, they naturally didn’t dare to say a word.

"Star Sword Technique!"

With the preparations complete, Lu Hua tapped his feet on the ground again. An extreme light burst from his eyes—it was a look of savagery, of cruelty, and most of all, of cold indifference. The longsword in his hand hummed, and with his explosive power now several times greater, the very Realm he projected had changed dramatically.

WHOOSH!

A flash of golden light shot out from his figure, piercing straight toward Lin Xuan. It was like a meteor streaking across the night sky, leaving a long, glittering tail.

He had already reached the Realm of Human and Martial Unity, simultaneously incorporating the Power of Heaven and Earth. Although it wasn’t much, he had clearly touched upon the threshold. His body seemed to merge with the space around him, transforming into that streak of golden light!

Lin Xuan’s expression turned grave. The long rod in his hands was already entwined with Qi Force, wrapping around it in layer after layer until the rod seemed to have grown several times in size. What he held was no longer a thin rod, but a colossal one—a giant rod forged from the Power of Heaven and Earth!

Unity of Heaven and Man!

He entered the Realm of Unity of Heaven and Man. The flow of everything around him seemed to slow to a crawl. The speed of the oncoming golden light appeared to diminish slightly, yet it continued to loom larger and larger in his pupils.

"Th-This is the Cloud-Entering Form!"

Lin De shouted in shock. In truth, all the surrounding Lin Family disciples recognized it. The stance was the very same Cloud-Entering Form they often practiced. It was a Martial Technique that nearly every disciple of the Lin Clan was required to cultivate, yet now it was being executed by Lin Xuan, and the effect far surpassed the version Lin De himself had used earlier!

In the next moment, Lin Xuan raised the long rod in his hand to meet the rapidly approaching golden radiance. A similar golden light flared in his own eyes as he powerfully thrust forward, stabbing the long rod straight ahead.

"Lin’s Rod, First Form, Cloud-Entering Form!"

’In that instant, he felt himself transported back to the lake’s edge, endlessly swinging a wooden stick, cultivating the Cloud-Entering Form. He had broken one stick after another. It was the only move he could practice; there were no other Martial Techniques available to him.’

’Of all the Martial Techniques he knew, the Cloud-Entering Form was the one he had practiced the longest, the one he knew best!’

At this very moment, the Cloud-Entering Form seemed to answer his call. The Qi Force enveloping the rod suddenly swelled, imbued with his memories, his toil, and then he drove it forward with all his might.

BOOM!

The long rod pierced into the white light as if plunging into a cloud, the entire weapon disappearing into the white haze. But an instant after it entered, a thunderous explosion of Qi Force erupted, instantly dispersing the white light that was Lu Hua and sending him flying out of it!

HMPH!

A low grunt sounded as Lu Hua came flying out of the white light. The force of the blow had bent his longsword back on itself, driving the folded blade into his chest and sending him flying.

An Elder from the Lu Family immediately flew up to catch Lu Hua, but he too was sent flying by the terrifying momentum. After being pushed back a considerable distance, he finally landed, only to be forced to take several more steps back before he could fully neutralize the force!

At this moment, Lu Hua lay in the Elder’s arms, a deep indentation in his chest. The shape was clearly that of his own sword’s blade. If Lin Xuan hadn’t thrust forward, the sword would never have been bent back against him. However, it was precisely because the blade was bent—distributing the force—that he managed to keep his life.

Lin Xuan remained in his thrusting stance, motionless. This was the true, ultimate Cloud-Entering Form. ’I’ve never forgotten this feeling. Even after achieving all this, I’ve never forgotten where I started.’

’Even the weakest of moves, when perfected to its absolute limit, can hold its own domain.’

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