novelraw Chapter 224 : Battle Against the Celestial Heart!
Chapter 224 : Battle Against the Celestial Heart!
Chapter 224: Battle Against the Celestial Heart!
Afterward, the female cultivator at the Celestial Heart Realm revealed an expression of surprise.
She clearly had not expected Gu Fan to so easily dispose of the two.
And both were peak-stage Solar Radiance Realm experts.
After looking at the woman, Gu Fan continued speaking to the young man:
“Lord Arbiter, does it count as passing the challenge smoothly as long as I can defeat this person?”
The Arbiter stroked his chin and smiled:
“Naturally. As long as you successfully defeat three people, the three of them shall never be allowed to seek revenge against you in any form.”
Gu Fan nodded slightly, then looked at the woman and said:
“I unintentionally activated the token earlier. The figure within seemed to be something you left behind.”
The woman nodded, her expression cold and filled with killing intent.
“That’s right. I was the one who marked you. I just didn’t expect you’d dare to directly use the token to enter the Sacred Domain. That did save me a lot of trouble.”
“Your younger brother wasn’t killed by me. Are you trying to kill me just for some peace of mind?”
Gu Fan voiced his question. He found the whole thing rather ridiculous.
Whoever held the token would be the one sought for revenge. As for who the true enemy was—that no longer mattered.
Deceiving oneself? Willful ignorance? Or was it just for the sake of feeling justified?
“You say it wasn’t you, and we’re supposed to believe you? There are countless cultivators in the world. It’s impossible for us to investigate the truth. But one thing is clear—whoever holds the token, dies!”
“At the very least, after this, the chances of Sacred Domain disciples encountering accidents during their training excursions would greatly decrease.”
Gu Fan said no more. He now understood the reasoning behind this rule—it was meant to instill fear.
And now he stood facing a Celestial Heart Realm expert in a battle of pure physical strength!
In the path of the physical body, he had always been confident. In this domain, he believed he could suppress any enemy!
However, that did not mean he could effortlessly overpower opponents two realms above. Although most cultivators did not emphasize tempering the body—
The mysterious power within a Celestial Heart Realm expert’s body was already like a burning star, constantly releasing energy.
That energy subtly and continuously enhanced the body’s constitution and physical strength.
So it could be said that even if a Celestial Heart Realm expert paid no special attention to it, their body would inevitably be tempered and strengthened.
With such a gap of two major realms, Gu Fan could not guarantee absolute victory.
Seeing the two fall silent, the young Arbiter urged them:
“If there’s no problem, then hurry up and begin. I want to go back and rest after this.”
The female cultivator at the Celestial Heart Realm took a step forward, her eyes blazing with battle intent.
“Come and die!”
Gu Fan was dumbfounded. That was usually something he said to others—today he was the one being mocked.
Immediately, he held back no more.
He unleashed the power of blood and energy within his body without reservation. Thunderous booms erupted from within him.
It was as if countless thunderbolts were coursing and galloping through his body!
“This is... the Thunderous Sound Realm reached through physical cultivation!”
The two who had just been defeated exclaimed in astonishment!
This kind of terrifying physique, typically only found in ancient texts, had actually been achieved by someone!
Everyone knew cultivating mysterious energy was already exhausting and time-consuming.
And body refinement was an even more demanding path. That was why so few cultivators pursued it nowadays.
Dividing one’s attention often led to failure in both.
But for Gu Fan, this wasn’t a problem at all.
First, he wasn’t cultivating alone—with the Evil Lotus constantly cultivating, even lying still would allow his cultivation to grow steadily!
Second, his physical refinement was supported by countless Crystal Cores from Zombies. Coupled with the Domain Suppression of Myriad Phenomena—one of the four ultimate battle techniques of Destiny Continent—which specialized in tempering the body.
His physical body had long since reached an invincible level among his peers.
And his goal was also very clear. As his cultivation progressed, his body must also attain the so-called state of perfection. At that time, it would be free from all filth and impervious to all techniques!
In the next instant, the female cultivator suddenly vanished from her original spot. When she reappeared, she struck out with a palm, releasing a terrifying wave of force!
Even before the attack landed, the surrounding trees were already being crushed.
Gu Fan dared not be careless. After all, his opponent was at the Celestial Heart Realm—one misstep, and he could face defeat.
His figure was agile, his muscles like iron. As he took a step forward, the ground trembled beneath him.
The blood energy long suppressed within his body burst forth. His fist clenched tightly, carrying a sharp gust of wind as it smashed forward!
Bang! Bang! Bang!
In the blink of an eye, the two exchanged dozens of blows. Although the woman was not specialized in body refinement, the years of nurturing through mysterious power had allowed her physical strength to be no less formidable.
Fist against fist, palm against palm!
The violent air currents generated by their clash stirred up a storm that swept through everything nearby.
Their figures weaved around one another. Though they didn’t use mysterious power, their speed was still like lightning.
Each of their collisions caused sand and stones to fly.
While exchanging blows, Gu Fan was also analyzing the key to victory in his heart.
It was clear that his opponent was not well-versed in physical combat. Her technique was far less refined than his. However, she had managed to escape danger several times thanks to her quick reflexes.
As long as Gu Fan kept dragging it out, he would win sooner or later.
With that thought, Gu Fan didn’t make any rash moves and continued at the current pace.
By this point, the two had exchanged no fewer than a hundred moves.
The battle had turned the surrounding terrain into a field of rubble, the ground shattered in all directions.
The female cultivator at the Celestial Heart Realm had clearly not expected Gu Fan’s physical strength to be so formidable—able to fight across two entire realms without falling behind.
And if things continued at this pace, there was a high chance she would lose.
With that realization, she made up her mind.
She suddenly let out a loud shout, and an intense sonic wave exploded forth!
Gu Fan hadn’t anticipated such a move. Taking it head-on, he was immediately overwhelmed by the sonic shock, his mind dazed and his vision blurred.
His eyes briefly lost focus.
“What a good opportunity!”
The woman raised a leg and kicked Gu Fan away, then pounced forward!
She straddled him, her fingers pressed together in the shape of a sword, aiming straight for his throat in a deadly strike!
Just as Gu Fan recovered from his brief daze and his vision cleared, he saw the incoming attack. He immediately raised his hand to block the sword-like fingers—now less than three inches from his throat!
One side was going all out to pierce the opponent’s throat! The other side was giving everything to stop it!
For a moment, the two remained deadlocked on the spot.
At this moment, Gu Fan shouted:
“Arbiter, wasn’t that just now considered a violation?”
The young man jumped beside them, crouching to observe their rather indescribable position.
“Woman on top, man below—Brother, you’re living the dream!”
This remark made both combatants feel awkward, especially the female cultivator at the Celestial Heart Realm, who glared at the Arbiter in fury and shame.
The Arbiter continued smiling as he explained:
“The seal I placed hasn’t loosened at all. No mysterious power or divine sense was triggered. That proves her attack doesn’t fall under that category.”
“If I’m not mistaken, she just used a type of innate divine power.”
The woman snorted coldly at that moment:
“Innate divine power is something that comes with my bloodline. It belongs to physical divine powers, so naturally, it’s not a violation!”
Upon hearing this, Gu Fan clenched his teeth. He had completely forgotten about that detail.