Invincibility Begins with Mastery of Fist Techniques

Chapter 286 279: Starfire Ignites

Ever since the battle at Songyang University, Seven Desires had raised Zhou Yuanjue's threat level to the highest possible classification. If an opportunity arose, he would eliminate him at any cost, and the sooner, the better.

Young, powerful, with immense potential—that was his initial assessment of Zhou Yuanjue.

But his apprehension toward Zhou Yuanjue reached its peak after news spread of the Martial Arts Association's founding and Zhou Yuanjue's impending appointment as president of the Donghua Martial Arts University. After Seven Desires used his various connections to obtain the paper Zhou Yuanjue had published, that wariness reached its absolute zenith.

A single person, no matter how powerful, could always be countered. But it was a completely different story if that powerful individual also possessed the audacity and vision to change the world—and had already begun to put those ideas into practice.

He was too young. If he was allowed to keep growing, there was no telling what kind of changes he would bring to the world. Perhaps he could truly bring about a great revolution, leading the entire ordinary human race to unimaginable heights.

This was enough to fill Seven Desires with dread. If Zhou Yuanjue hadn't been in Shangjing Prefecture all this time, he likely would have already been plotting an assassination.

Now that his target had suddenly arrived as a reinforcement, he actually felt a hint of joy.

'This might be the best chance to get rid of him. It would be worth paying a certain price.'

His subordinates, especially those at the General Level, had been lying dormant in Donghua for many years. Their Celestial Demon True Forms were tightly integrated with their physical bodies, they each had their own cover identities, and they were all extremely valuable assets.

But now, he would rather sacrifice one of them—forcing them to suffer the severe backlash of having their Celestial Demon True Form damaged—and give their long-nurtured, powerful body to Wei He, just to seize this chance to try and eliminate the great threat that was Zhou Yuanjue.

"Looks like we have quite the character on our hands..."

"Well then, I'll help myself."

A strange smile spread across Wei He's face as his figure flashed, and he lunged toward one of the General level Celestial Demons.

BOOM!!

At that exact moment, Zhou Yuanjue, who had been diving from the sky, finally landed safely using the dual protection of a parachute and his magnetic field. Still, the impact blasted a huge crater in the soft ground, sending dust flying everywhere.

TAP! TAP! TAP!

Zhou Yuanjue walked slowly out of the crater and gave a sharp wave of his hand.

VMMMM!!

A massive magnetic field manipulated the temperature, forming a ripple of air that instantly swept away all the surrounding dust and smoke.

"Looks like I made it in time. What's the situation?"

Zhou Yuanjue immediately spotted Liehong Mountain and Zhao Beidou standing in the center of the battlefield. With a light step, he landed beside them, forming a tactical triangle as he looked out at the rest of the battlefield.

"Originally, it was four General Levels, plus one complete First Generation and one semi-complete First Generation. But now..."

Zhao Beidou took a deep breath and looked to the other side of the battlefield.

Over there, the body of a General level Celestial Demon was trembling violently. Then, a jet of eerie black fire suddenly shot out from its body, transforming into a pillar of flame that surged toward the sky.

"This body is so-so, but it's good enough to briefly wield my strongest power."

A savage smile appeared on the body's face. Wei He had now forcibly occupied it, and the Celestial Demon that originally inhabited the body had fallen into a dormant state, its True Form having been stripped away.

"Heh."

Wei He rapidly tapped several points on his new body. Immense black fire twisted and spread out, rising up behind him to coalesce into a terrifying demonic visage.

Nine heads, nine pairs of scarlet eyes, and nine pairs of antlers like a deer's.

It was a Nine-headed Dragon made of black fire!

"It's been a long time since I felt this invigorated. Now, we can settle our old scores."

Wei He fixed his gaze on Liehong Mountain.

With one in front and one behind, the two First Generation Level Celestial Demons had the three heroes surrounded, while the three remaining General Levels circled the periphery, waiting for a chance to strike.

The situation hadn't eased with Zhou Yuanjue's arrival; on the contrary, it seemed to have become even more dire.

"Two First Generations? Kid, you really know how to draw aggro."

"Speaking of which, why did headquarters send you? For a reinforcement of this caliber, shouldn't a Director Level expert have come personally?"

Zhao Beidou said, sucking in a sharp breath.

"I'm more than enough."

Zhou Yuanjue scanned the battlefield, his eyes narrowing as his gaze finally fell upon Seven Desires.

He recognized him at first glance. This was the mastermind behind the attack on him at Songyang University.

"I have some history with that one. Leave him to me."

Zhou Yuanjue said slowly.

"Kid! He's the strongest one here. Don't get cocky and get yourself killed!"

Zhao Beidou was extremely displeased with Zhou Yuanjue's presumptuousness.

That was a genuine First Generation Level entity. The two of them had been completely suppressed by him alone. And now this rookie was talking so big—anyone who didn't know better would think he was the Chief Commissioner.

"Alright. I'll continue to deal with the one covered in black fire. He seems rather defiant."

Liehong Mountain said, his expression calm.

"That leaves three General Levels. You take care of them. Finish them quickly, then provide support. Such an easy job shouldn't be a problem for you, right?"

Zhou Yuanjue said, glancing at Zhao Beidou.

"What do you mean, 'an easy job'?!! Kid, you better not get yourself insta-killed in the first exchange!"

Zhao Beidou roared, his face a mask of irritation.

"Tsk. Beating a few of my toys by a fluke last time has made you think you're capable of challenging me? How naive!"

"Since you've delivered yourself to my door today, I suppose I'll do you the favor of sending you on your way."

The seven faces on the True Spirit Form behind Seven Desires simultaneously twisted into expressions of extreme emotion.

"Perfect. I'll use you to test the results of my last month of cultivation."

Zhou Yuanjue raised his head and looked at the sky.

Due to the influence of his immense magnetic field, a celestial phenomenon was occurring in the sky as clouds gathered.

However, the effect was minor. A Celestial Level magnetic field could only induce a celestial phenomenon in a small area. The rest of Nanjiang was still clear, and the Southern Dipper Starlight that shone upon the land would not be affected, so it would not impact his performance.

VMMMM!!

The magnetic field in the sky grew chaotic. Suddenly, six beams of starlight pierced through the dark clouds, drawn toward Zhou Yuanjue's body as the intense magnetic field converged upon him.

His pupils turned silvery-white, and a layer of silver-white flame ignited around him. In that instant, he looked like a Celestial God that had descended to the mortal realm.

Yin Fire, Southern Dipper Star Fire... Ignite!

"This...?!!"

"Southern Dipper Starlight...?!!"

Zhao Beidou, standing to the side, sensed the change in Zhou Yuanjue's body, an expression of utter disbelief on his face.

'Listening to the kid, this was apparently the result of one month of cultivation?'

'One month? Is this some kind of sick joke?!'

'Is this guy even human?!'

Zhao Beidou suddenly felt as if he'd wasted all the years of his life.

However, that wasn't all.

K-KRK!!

A mechanical roar emanated from Zhou Yuanjue's body as a scorching red light burst forth from within him, mixing with the silvery-white star fire.

Instincts suppressed, self-limitations released...

Yang Fire and Yin Fire, cycling in perpetuity, endlessly generating...

Ashen True Spirit, Heart Fire Nirvana. My heart, undying. My body, indestructible!

Yin Yang Life and Death!!!

SCREEE!!

The cry of a massive bird spread out with the magnetic field. A colossal Immortal bird, its body dotted with specks of silvery-white starlight, rose into the air. With a beat of its wings, flames mixed with shattered starlight, creating a scene of dreamlike, illusory beauty.