The Most Powerful Overlord

Chapter 178: Dragon List Second Place

"The Human Forbidden Technique, Twelve Celestial and Earth-Protecting Techniques, Xuanwu Cauldron!"

Ye Qingtian called out softly.

Instantly, it seemed as if terrifying power from the depths of the earth was about to erupt and soar into the sky.

A supreme pressure, like Mount Tai crashing down, spread heavily.

An overwhelming aura seemed about to burst this space apart.

"Boom!"

A sound of explosion echoed through the skies and lands, and a black Divine Cauldron appeared on Ye Qingtian’s body, with ancient runic imprints flowing with an ancient terrifying aura.

The Divine Cauldron stood four or five zhang high, like a divine artifact suppressing the world, towering at the peak of Longquan Mountain.

The Cauldron was indestructible, capable of protecting heaven and earth, withstanding all forms of attacks!

A terrifying aura converted into airflow and impacted in all directions, almost leveling the peak of Longquan Mountain.

"Buzz!"

A thunderous vibrating sound echoed, and the shadow of a Xuanwu Divine Beast appeared on the Cauldron.

The Evil Buddha’s irresistible palm instantly struck, landing on the Xuanwu Cauldron.

"Dong!"

The sound was like a great temple bell, dull and thunderous.

"Bang!"

The sound spread out, echoing in the sky, like a thunderbolt on a sunny day.

"Puff!"

...

It was as if the celestial punishment thunder descended beside the ear, causing martial artists with low cultivation or ordinary people without protection to spit blood and be flung away.

An even more terrifying scene unfolded as the vegetation covering the entire Longquan Mountain vanished in an instant, turning a lush mountain into a barren wasteland under the surging airflow visible to the naked eye.

"Hiss!"

Everyone gasped in shock; this level of attack was like a disaster.

But the most crucial moment—

The instant the Evil Buddha’s palm struck the Xuanwu Cauldron, his hand first fractured, then his arm, spreading to his entire body, finally causing the Evil Buddha’s body to explode, dissipating into nothingness.

"Ugh..."

The Evil Buddha flew out like a cannonball in an instant.

His body smashed against a huge rock before landing on the ground.

His body cracked inch by inch, and blood slowly seeped out.

His entire being was shrouded in blood, his features indistinguishable.

The once great demon of the martial arts realm was now reduced to such a miserable state.

"You... you’ve reached such a realm? Your physique has reached such an unrivaled level, comparable to those Vajras at the Celestial Thunder Temple!"

The Evil Buddha looked at Ye Qingtian in disbelief.

"Bang!"

"Ugh..."

Then, the Evil Buddha’s body exploded bit by bit, turning into dust and disappearing.

A generation’s demon Evil Buddha had thus fallen!

Ye Qingtian stood tall at the peak of Jin City, towering like a celestial god.

Under the sunset, he was neither overbearing nor servile, neither sorrowful nor joyful.

But time stood still for him, and all things bowed low.

"The Alliance Leader won! The Alliance Leader is invincible!"

"Mr. Ye is indeed terrifying, even the Evil Buddha is no match for him!"

The members of the Xiaoyao Alliance, as well as the Xu Family from Xiaxi, were excited, having hoped Ye Xiaoyao would not lose.

Ye Xiaoyao did not disappoint them, slaying the Evil Buddha.

"Ye Xiaoyao won!"

Chu Yujun said lightly.

"That’s wonderful! He’s the hero in my heart!"

Qin Lingyue cheered with joy, her face showing admiration that anyone could see.

"Heh, his cultivation technique is quite interesting. I need to find a way to snatch it!"

Chu Nan stroked his chin, a glint of cunning in his eyes as he contemplated Ye Qingtian’s cultivation technique.

"This guy is too terrifying, isn’t he? He seems even stronger than Ye Fengtian back then!"

"Unbelievably strong! Back when Ling Zhantian of the Northern Army defeated the Evil Buddha, it wasn’t easy at all!"

"I think only Wangyue Pavilion has geniuses who can compare to him! He’s just too terrifying, I haven’t even seen what Ye Xiaoyao looks like until now."

"In the future, if you see Ye Xiaoyao, go the other way, and absolutely don’t get into conflicts with him!"

The Eighth Prince, Mu Tiandao, and other strong personalities continued voicing their astonishment.

...

The outcome of Ye Xiaoyao and the Evil Buddha’s battle at the peak of Jin City quickly spread throughout the Huaxia Martial Arts Realm.

Ye Xiaoyao slaying the Evil Buddha sent the Huaxia Martial Arts Realm into a frenzy.

The martial arts realms of surrounding countries around Huaxia were also similarly shaken, as the Evil Buddha’s formidable reputation had been unparalleled, and being slain by a genius of this caliber naturally caused a massive uproar.

Subsequently, Wangyue Pavilion once again updated the Huaxia Martial Artist Dragon List rankings.

Ye Xiaoyao rose from fourth to second, second only to the Five Dragons of Huaxia, making him the strongest except among them.

While young talents were fiercely competing for the Hidden Dragon List, Ye Xiaoyao had already ascended to the second position on the Dragon List, contending with the five strongest known faces in Huaxia.

A young genius comparable to Huaxia’s Five Dragons, Ye Xiaoyao was undoubtedly the number one among the younger generation.

"This is insane! If no reclusive masters step forward, apart from the Five Dragons of Huaxia, no one can contend with Ye Xiaoyao!"

"How did such a monster suddenly emerge? Ren Shaoqing and the like would be no more than ants in his hands, I reckon!"

...

Cry after cry of such astonishment spread across various places.

"Oh my! Ye Xiaoyao is just too terrifying, isn’t he? Even the Evil Buddha wasn’t his match? Who in the Northwest can stop him now?"

Kang Meiyi’s eyes nearly popped out upon hearing the result.

Qin Yunlei said, "I told you Ye Xiaoyao’s power wasn’t a fluke, his dominance over Huaxia’s greater talents and the northwest being his exclusive territory isn’t without reason! Such an exceptional talent, it’s reasonable even some veteran Martial Emperors are no match for him!"

"If only my Lingtian could have even a fraction of Ye Xiaoyao’s prowess!"

Kang Meiyi sighed deeply.

"We should head out! The time I agreed with Qing Tianyue has arrived, moreover staying here too long is dangerous!"

Qin Yunlei and Kang Meiyi left Longquan Mountain.

Midway up the mountain.

"Are you interested in seeing what Ye Xiaoyao looks like?"

Qin Lingyue asked with a smile.

"Huh?"

Hou Tianlei and others appeared slightly hesitant.

"No, it won’t help you to go! He’s already left!"

Chu Nan suddenly said.

"Huh? He’s already gone?"

Qin Lingyue and the others were startled.

"It’s our turn to take action! Let’s follow!"

A gleam of coldness flashed in Chu Nan’s eyes.

Thinking of something, he stopped, turned and said, "If the three beauties don’t mind... Ouch..."

But just as Chu Nan spoke halfway, his ear was pinched.

"We’re leaving!"

Chu Yujun urged.

Soon, Longquan Mountain fell into silence.

Most of the strong had already left.

"Now that Mr. Ye has won, we should go congratulate him!"

The Lei Family and other great families suggested.

"Yeah, this is the best time to show loyalty. Let’s go find Mr. Ye directly!"

The Kang Family, Qiao Family, Tan Family all readily agreed.

Not only that, but the major leaders of the Xiaoyao Alliance’s big families also wanted to congratulate the Alliance Leader.

In no time, prominent families and celebrities gathered towards Jin City, seeking out one man.