novelraw Chapter 248 241: Battle Power
Chapter 248 241: Battle Power
According to the Secret Inspection Bureau's data, four Guardians are stationed across the country. They hold positions of great importance and, due to their distinct Martial Dao characteristics, are known by the title "Four Symbols Form."
Among them is the Southern Guardian, Liehong Mountain. His Martial Dao is characterized by its connection to flames and temperature. As he has guarded the south for many years, he is known as the "Southern Vermilion Bird."
Another is the Northwest Guardian, Tu Junshan, whom Zhou Yuanjue once encountered during the Kunlun incident. He is responsible for safeguarding the northwest and western regions. His Martial Dao is tied to mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas—immense and heavy—and he can mobilize the earth's Magnetic Field Power. With the right terrain and proper preparations, his abilities can reach a terrifying level. He is known as the "Western Xuanwu."
And this man before him, Feng Xun, was the Guardian of the far North of Donghua. His Martial Dao was characterized by a pale, ferocious tiger. He achieved Saint Awakening through an exceptionally powerful Hard Skills Cultivation Technique, granting him a terrifying physique. He was a veritable suit of human armor, rampaging unopposed with a renowned history of kills. Thus, he was known as the "White Tiger of the North."
It was said that in Shanghai Prefecture to the east, there was an Eastern Guardian known as the "Azure Dragon of the East," though Zhou Yuanjue was unclear on his specific abilities.
Feng Xun was at least one hundred and twenty years old, yet he still maintained such a physique. It was nothing short of a miracle. Zhou Yuanjue had seen his fair share of those in the Saint Awakening Realm, but this was the first time he had ever seen someone break through their limits using only Hard Skills.
Hard Skills emphasized physical Cultivation, often leaving the Spirit relatively weak. The stronger the body, the deeper the inner demons. Therefore, it was exceedingly difficult for a pure Hard Skills Cultivator to break through their limitations and enter the Saint Awakening Realm. However, Hard Skills were considered the ultimate Dao of slaughter. Anyone who could break through their limits using them would possess terrifying combat abilities.
This was evident from Feng Xun's physique alone. To transform from a build not much different from a normal person's into this form in such a short time was beyond what could be achieved in the state of Free Will. Who knew what his own Martial Dao had done to reshape his muscles.
Among the Four Symbols, the White Tiger wields the authority of slaughter. As someone who reached the Saint Awakening Realm through Hard Skills, Feng Xun was undoubtedly the most terrifying of the Four Symbols Form in terms of sheer killing power.
"What? Are you here to stick up for the Feng Family?"
Zhou Yuanjue squinted, looking at Feng Xun, who now towered before him like a giant. There wasn't a trace of fear in his heart.
After achieving Yin Yang Unity, his own abilities had been massively enhanced.
Feng Xun hailed from the Feng Family. Although he had long since cut ties with them, they were still connected by Bloodline. Feng Tianshu had died because of Zhou Yuanjue, and the Feng Family had suffered a heavy blow as a result. It was only natural for the man to have some thoughts on the matter.
"No."
However, Feng Xun's voice boomed as he gave his negative reply.
"In fact, I was only from a branch family. I never practiced the Feng Family's direct lineage Martial Dao and cut ties with them long ago. The great family system has been a scourge for too long. The world is changing, and all things are being renewed, yet some people still cling to old customs. That they ended up in this state can only be described as bringing it upon themselves. Why would I ever stick up for them?"
Feng Xun chuckled, the simple act of speaking stirring the air around him into a small vortex.
"Then what is this about?"
Zhou Yuanjue asked with a frown.
"I simply wish to witness the technique you used to trigger a Celestial Phenomenon. I ask for a demonstration!"
Feng Xun said in a low voice. An intense battle lust radiated from his eyes, stirring something deep within Zhou Yuanjue.
At that moment, Feng Xun was not a man over one hundred and twenty years old, nor the Secret Inspection Bureau's Northern Guardian, nor a living fossil of the Martial Arts Realm. He was simply the purest form of a Martial Artist.
A Martial Artist filled with wildness and passion, driven by a yearning for greater power!
Although he hadn't witnessed Zhou Yuanjue's Celestial Phenomenon-inducing technique firsthand, he had been nearby. The sheer might, the power, and the terrifying magnetic field had awakened something primal deep within him.
In Feng Xun, Zhou Yuanjue saw the purest Spirit of a Martial Artist: the pursuit of greater strength, the desire to be the strongest. This passion and anticipation did not fade with age.
If you could pinpoint the moment a person truly dies, it would be when they give up on their passion and ambition!
"You'll get hurt. I can't perfectly control that power myself."
A smile touched the corners of Zhou Yuanjue's lips. Despite his words, a fierce red light was already radiating from his body, and his physique instantly underwent a dramatic transformation.
SCREECH!!
A flame-wreathed Immortal bird materialized behind him, spreading its wings and letting out a long cry as an immense pressure radiated outward.
"It doesn't matter. A man of martial arts doesn't fear death, so why would he fear a few injuries?"
Feng Xun said with a laugh. Spurred on by his opponent, his own magnetic field surged, and a mix of red and white light filled half the training room.
The wind howled as the fire swelled!
As the saying goes, clouds follow the dragon, and wind follows the tiger. Besides his physical prowess, Feng Xun's abilities were also related to the wind.
"Perfect. I've also been wanting to test my current limits. Be careful."
Zhou Yuanjue's expression turned grim.
Instinct suppression, self-limitation released!
Yin Yang Life and Death!
With the partial release of his body's limitations, the Yin Fire and Yang Fire he had been cultivating for days began to circulate simultaneously, instantly fusing.
Although he could only control ten percent of his Yin Yang Unity while his instincts were suppressed, it was enough for him to briefly enter the state he had been in during the battle at Songyang University without suffering major damage.
SCREECH!!
The Flaming Giant Bird behind him spread its wings and soared. The flames around it flickered in and out of existence, seemingly imbued with the aura of Reincarnation.
Even if reduced to ash, it would be reborn. As long as the will does not die, life will never be extinguished.
The Immortal bird!
The immense aura stunned Feng Xun. The white light around him was instantly suppressed, forcing him to form it into a barrier to desperately protect himself.
Zhou Yuanjue's body was simultaneously being damaged and rapidly recovering. If not for the underground facility containing it, this immense magnetic field would likely have triggered another brief Celestial Phenomenon.
Then, his figure blurred into motion.
He swung his arms as if they were a bird's wings gliding through the air.
Yin Yang: Endless Soaring!
BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM!
In an instant, the high temperatures generated by the magnetic field triggered a series of chain explosions. The entire underground facility was rocked by the seemingly endless detonations, appearing to be on the verge of collapse. Even the buildings on the surface shook noticeably. The Secret Inspection Bureau staff above ground had no idea what was happening, causing a momentary panic.
ROAR!!
Under the immense pressure and terrifying assault, Feng Xun let out a savage roar. The fierce tiger behind him raised its head and bellowed, its pale light flaring, but that light was quickly overwhelmed.
An endless torrent of red light poured down, completely submerging Feng Xun within it.
One second!
Two seconds!
Three seconds!
...
Seven seconds!
For a total of seven seconds, Zhou Yuanjue returned to the state he was in during the battle at Songyang University—a state of unrestrained, wanton release of his terrifying power.
After seven seconds, he finally felt himself reaching his limit. If he continued, his magnetic field would inevitably suffer immense damage again, and it would take a very long time to repair and recover.
Release!
He immediately stopped the attack and deactivated his state. His blood surged, great damage appeared all over his body, and he was filled with a sense of utter exhaustion.
However, although his body was injured, his internal magnetic field was not disordered like last time. To him, these were just superficial wounds and of no real consequence.
In contrast, the white light around Feng Xun had completely dimmed. The smoke settled, revealing his body.
His thick arms were shielding his vitals. His skin was scorched, his body was covered in blood, and he looked as if he had been hit by a chain of grenade explosions. Even with a physique as powerful as his, he was trembling uncontrollably, unable to recover from the shockwaves of that furious power.
COUGH! COUGH! COUGH!
After a long moment, amid a fit of coughing, Feng Xun slowly lowered his arms. His face, with blood trickling from the corner of his mouth, was a mask of pure shock.
'Unfettered, unrestricted, as if inexhaustible... What terrifying power!'