Chapter 38: How Do You Wish to Die?

"Young Master Nangong actually broke through in the midst of battle! With his talent, after advancing to the Divine Sea Realm, his strength will surely multiply. I never imagined I'd be so fortunate as to witness his breakthrough with my own eyes!"

"The Divine Sea Realm and the Myriad Phenomena Realm are worlds apart. Now that Young Master Nangong has broken through, dealing with Jun Wushuang will be as effortless as crushing an ant."

"So powerful! Truly worthy of being Young Master Nangong. He will surely win this battle!"

The crowd exclaimed in awe, their gazes upon Nangong Lei filled with feverish worship.

"Hahaha, he broke through! You little bastard, let's see how arrogant you can be now!" Ji Yuntian laughed heartily upon seeing Nangong Lei reach the Divine Sea Realm, sweeping away the gloom that had weighed upon his heart.

Previously, Nangong Lei had been forced back step by step, casting a shadow over Ji Yuntian's mood. But now, he could see the dawn of victory—no, the outcome was already decided!

Jun Wushuang, at the fourth stage of the Myriad Phenomena Realm, still hopes to defeat Nangong Lei, who just entered the Divine Sea Realm? Foolish dreams!

"This is bad! Nangong Lei has broken through—Wushuang is in danger!" Jun Zhantian’s expression changed dramatically. He stared at Nangong Lei, poised to rush in and save his charge at any moment. Even if it meant breaking the rules, he couldn’t simply watch Jun Wushuang get killed.

"Young Master, retreat!" Lin Mengyao called out anxiously, hoping Jun Wushuang would avoid the looming threat.

"This has become troublesome!" Master Wu furrowed his brow, unable to hide his anxiety. Before, Jun Wushuang had pressed Nangong Lei relentlessly, leaving him no chance to retaliate, and they were certain of victory. Yet, Nangong Lei’s sudden breakthrough doubled his strength, reversing the balance of power and leaving Jun Wushuang at an absolute disadvantage.

It was known that Nangong Lei could have opened his Sea of Consciousness long ago, but he had grander ambitions. He wanted to reach the peak of the Myriad Phenomena Realm first, then open his Sea of Consciousness, thus laying a solid foundation for even greater achievements. Though forced to break through early, his mental power remained far above the average martial artist. Not even Jun Zhantian or Ji Yuntian—or even Master Wu, who was at the second stage of the Divine Sea Realm—could compare to Nangong Lei.

With this breakthrough, Nangong Lei’s power had more than doubled!

"Jun Wushuang, savor the despair before death!" Nangong Lei grinned at him, then blurred into motion, charging forward.

"Innate Divine Ability: Thunder Annihilation!"

Nangong Lei activated his Thundercloud King Body, unleashing his innate power. Blinding white lightning erupted, condensing into a colossal thunder tiger three hundred meters long.

This massive beast was not only larger, but infused with a strand of spiritual power, like a savage monster descending to raze cities and annihilate nations.

Boom!

The giant thunder tiger roared, ripping through the air as it pounced at Jun Wushuang.

Jun Wushuang’s Devouring Heaven Demon Art could swallow all things, but his own cultivation was too low—only fourth stage of the Myriad Phenomena Realm. He could easily devour a hundred-meter thunder tiger, but a three-hundred-meter behemoth was beyond his ability.

"Innate Divine Ability: Ten Thousand Demon Flame!"

Jun Wushuang unleashed his own divine art, and a hundred-meter-long demonic black serpent burst forth. But this time, the serpent was no match, destroyed by the giant thunder tiger.

Boom!

Jun Wushuang slashed with his blade, severing the thunder tiger, but was still forced back seven or eight meters. In the face of overwhelming power, any technique seemed powerless.

Nangong Lei, who had broken through to the Divine Sea Realm, had not only gained spiritual power, but experienced tremendous boosts in every aspect.

"Jun Wushuang, you're just a country bumpkin. I am a prodigy of the Royal Martial Academy. Compared to me, you’re nothing but a muddy loach in a stinking ditch."

"A peerless beauty like Qingchen can only be pursued by someone like me. As for you, go repent in hell!"

"The weak should know their place. You’re still too inexperienced to challenge me!"

With the Divine Sea Realm, his strength restored Nangong Lei's confidence. He looked down upon Jun Wushuang, as if regarding an ant beneath his feet.

"You talk too much," Jun Wushuang replied, launching a punch.

Bull Demon Force Fist!

A punch that could shatter mountains and collapse the earth. Forty thousand pounds of terrifying power surged forth, enough to pulverize a mountain.

Yet Nangong Lei remained unafraid.

"Profound Grade Advanced Martial Technique: Calamity Thunder Finger!"

Violent lightning gathered at Nangong Lei’s fingertips. He pointed, unleashing a burst of thunder like a heavenly tribulation.

Jun Wushuang was forced back three or four meters. His fist bore a charred mark. Nangong Lei of the Divine Sea Realm was indeed formidable!

"Haha, weren’t you smug just now? Why so subdued now?"

"You, a country bumpkin, wounded me again and again, robbed me of my dignity, and forced me to break through early. I’ll make you pay with blood and your life!"

"I’ll kill you myself, and trample your corpse to prove to the world that I am the man most worthy of Qingchen!"

Nangong Lei laughed triumphantly, venting all the resentment from his previous injuries and setbacks.

"Spiritual Martial Technique: Spiritual Thunderstorm!"

As a genius of the Nangong Clan, Nangong Lei naturally mastered rare mental martial arts.

Boom!

Invisible spiritual power exploded forth, condensing into a thunderball, radiating destruction. As the spiritual thunderstorm erupted, everyone present felt a terrifying sense of danger.

Jun Zhantian, Ji Yuntian, and Master Wu—all experts of the Divine Sea Realm—felt it most keenly. It was as if heavenly thunder had fallen to obliterate souls. This mental martial art was too powerful. Even Master Wu, at the second stage of the Divine Sea Realm, dared not claim he could withstand it.

But Jun Wushuang was only at the fourth stage of the Myriad Phenomena Realm. He simply couldn’t resist!

Boom!

Just as the spiritual thunderstorm closed in, the Asura Demon Blade suddenly radiated a surge of demonic light.

A horrifying aura of slaughter erupted, so intense that everyone froze, seized by terror. It was as if they stood atop mountains of corpses and seas of blood, staring death in the face.

The killing intent surged like a tide, condensed into blood-red light, forming a river of blood that circled Jun Wushuang.

The blood-red aura and killing intent reappeared, directly annihilating Nangong Lei’s mental martial art.

At the same time, boundless killing intent poured out from the Asura Demon Blade, flooding into Jun Wushuang's body.

In an instant, Jun Wushuang’s eyes turned crimson. His jet-black hair was instantly dyed blood-red. Blood-red eyes, blood-red hair, blood-red glow. Even the black clothes he wore took on a faint red hue.

"What is this?" Nangong Lei’s pupils contracted sharply, a sense of unprecedented danger rising within him. It was as if Death had arrived to claim his soul and drag him into endless darkness.

Divine Forbidden Art: Transformation into Asura!

Facing Nangong Lei’s breakthrough and surge in power, Jun Wushuang once again played his trump card.

Now, his killing intent soared to the heavens, enveloping all, as if transforming the entire city of Jiangning into an infernal realm of Asura.

At this moment, Jun Wushuang became the embodiment of Asura, blood staining the sky.

He fixed his gaze on Nangong Lei and grinned.

"How do you wish to die?"