This person had reached the edge of the Sea of Bitterness and had no obstacles to stepping into it. Yet, he had sealed himself and purposefully didnât enter for a long time. The purpose of this was to make up for his flaws, giving himself the perfect capital before he stepped into the Sea of Bitterness so that he could build a foundation that would allow him to cross to the other shore and become a True Saint.
But just like how he chose not to enter the Saintâs path, him borrowing some of a Saintâs might was in itself a kind of cheat method. It was something that wasnât allowed by the rules of the heavens and earth.
As a result, Lian Yi had harmed himself before he harmed others. This was because he borrowed the power of the Saintâs path, violating the will of the heavens and earth as a result.
Qin Yu didnât want to see Lian Yi working so hard, so he wanted to give him a helping hand â to have him step into the Sea of Bitterness and truly become a Saint.
The moment Lian Yi stepped into the Sea of Bitterness, because of his actions of sealing himself away and also borrowing a Saintâs might, in this situation where he wasnât prepared, he would welcome punishment from the heavens and earth.
And this was Qin Yuâs opportunity.
Lian Yi desperately wanted to kill him. Of course Qin Yu knew about this.
But to do nothing as someone tried to kill him wasnât Qin Yuâs style. So, he would kill Lian Yi. This was why he agreed to Lian Yiâs request and provoked him into an agreement, where their life and death were placed on the arena stage and no one would pursue anything afterwards.
Since that moment, Qin Yu had been moved to true killing intent.
It was just that Lian Yi was too strong, strong to the point that Qin Yu might not be able to kill him even if he used his complete power.
So to kill him, Qin Yu either had to erupt with an even greater powerâ¦or have Lian Yi fall into a weakened condition.
The moment of weakness didnât need to last long. As long as it persisted for just an instant, it would be enough for Qin Yu.
And now, the time had come!
Qin Yu roared out loud. The light and dark Abyssal Titan above his head howled in unison. Then, it brutally punched out. Light and darkness intertwined all over its body and its violent power erupted like a volcano.
Being passively beaten without fighting back wasnât Qin Yuâs style. This time, he would take the initiative and force Lian Yi to step into the Sea of Bitterness!n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
The invisible boulder that pressed down on him collided with the Abyssal Titanâs punch. Qin Yuâs body trembled and he spat out a mouthful of blood.
At this moment, as the smell of blood flooded his senses, he spat out, âDomain of Light and Darkness!â
Bang â
Half-light half-darkness, a cage suddenly appeared. And what it caged was the invisible boulder that Lian Yi sent crashing downâ¦because Lian Yi hadnât yet entered the Sea of Bitterness and was borrowing the might of a Saint, he was closely linked to it.
And imprisoning this Saintâs might was the same as imprisoning Lian Yi!
Qin Yu took a step forward, directly entering the Domain of Light and Darkness. At the boundary where white and black met, he sat down. Then, the light and darkness was like a vortex in the sea, roaring as it began to rapidly spin.
With the light entering darkness and darkness flowing into light, as they circulated and transformed, they released a terrifying refining power that covered the invisible boulder.
Qin Yu had summoned this domain by borrowing the power of light and darkness. Then, using the destruction contained within the circulating light and darkness, he started to refine this Saintâs might!
Lian Yiâs heart shook and his eyes darkened. At the same time, a bit of panic struck at his heart, causing his complexion to change again and again.
As mentioned before, by forcibly borrowing the power of a Saintâs might, it was now closely bound to him. If there was any damage to it, he would not escape being impacted.
And what was even more terrifying was that Lian Yi discovered to his panic that the refining strength released by the Domain of Light and Darkness was actually able to destroy a Saintâs might!
What sort of strength was this!?
âQin Yu!â
Lian Yiâs roar was mixed with anger and resentment as he glared at Qin Yu sitting down cross-legged inside the domain. He hadnât yet entered the Sea of Bitterness. If the Saintâs might he borrowed was destroyed, he would inevitably suffer a backlash.
To be blunt, if his Saintâs might was trapped, his future road would be cut off! His unobstructed road to the Saintâs path would immediately become his Great Dao being severed, leaving him forever unable to become a Saint.
To a cultivator, cutting off the Great Dao they cultivated was a sin even worse than killing their lover and slaying their children. It was the deepest hatred that followed them until their death.
When Lian Yi determined that Qin Yu wanted to ruin his cultivation and cut off his Great Dao, he was certainly enraged to the extreme. But what he didnât realize was that it was him who wanted to kill Qin Yu first, and pressed forward step by step, eventually leading to this.
Within the Light and Darkness Domain, Qin Yu opened his eyes. His pupils were cold and faint, âSenior-apprentice brother Lian Yi, if you are afraid, then just admit defeat and I will stop.â
He occupied a commanding position!
This expression, this look, this attitude, it was exactly the same way Lian Yi spoke to Qin Yu before.
It was the same as giving him back a resounding slap!
Lian Yi roared a second time, his voice trembling. When had the extremely strong and extremely proud Lian Yi ever imagined he would fall into such a situation?
Now, as he looked up at Qin Yu, his eyes were almost maniacal. The killing intent was like poison, almost condensing into essence. Rage and cruelty tumbled in his chest, recklessly biting at his heart and pushing him over the edge.
If he really wasnât a match and was forced into a hopeless situation, it would be fine if he had to bow his head. But the key was that Lian Yi had an even greater power. This wasnât his limit!
He stood at the edge of the Sea of Bitterness and his Saintâs path was unobstructed. With a single thought, he could step in and become an unsurpassed Saint. At that time he could suppress Qin Yu with a turn of his hand, even smashing him to pieces!
The more this was the case, the more unwilling Lian Yi was. He clearly had the strength to kill Qin Yu, yet he was forced back and bullied by him. His eyes reddened and his breathing deepened. His nails pierced into the flesh of his fists and traces of blood dripped down from the corners of his mouth.
But Lian Yi didnât go crazy.
He was strong, he was arrogant, he was unwilling, he hated Qin Yu to the bonesâ¦but none of this could compare with his bright future.
As mentioned before, Lian Yi had lofty ideals. And, the foundation to achieving these ideals was to cross the Sea of Bitterness and reach the other shore, becoming a True Saint.
His Saintâs path had long been unobstructed. The reason he suppressed the enticement of becoming a Saint and not entering the Sea of Bitterness was because he wanted to perfectly complement his flaws, establishing the foundation for becoming a True Saint.
Now, Lian Yi was just a step away. If he rashly stepped into the Sea of Bitterness, that would be the same as abandoning all of this!
Qin Yu had to die, but he didnât need to die today. When he became a Saint in the future, killing him would be easy.
His eyes were still crimson, but he had already made a decision. So what if he lost face? So what if he was mocked by others?
The skies were high and the waters were far away. Letâs see who is the last one smiling!
He looked deeply at Qin Yu. Lian Yi never imagined that today he would become this boyâs stepping stone, helping him to become famous throughout the world.
Aware of Lian Yiâs gaze, Qin Yu furrowed his eyebrows. He suddenly felt a bit helpless, as if he had underestimated the heroes of the world.
He never thought that in todayâs situation, especially in front of Peachy, the arrogant and dissolute Lian Yi could throw away his self-respect and face to beg for mercy.
This was beyond Qin Yuâs expectations and also caused him to fall into a dilemma. Once Lian Yi admitted defeat, could he still attempt to kill him?
Regardless of whether or not the Western Mountain would take revenge, the Dragon Saint wouldnât watch on as he tried to kill Lian Yi after he admitted defeat. Even if the Western Mountain and East Sea had a bad relationship.
But if he didnât kill Lian Yi today, then with this personâs personality, methods, and potential, he was sure to become a dire enemy in the future.
This was a predicament!
As if discovering Qin Yuâs current state of mind, Lian Yiâs lips twitched. Just as he was about to admit defeat, his complexion suddenly changed.
Behind the crystal wall, the Dragon Saint turned around, his eyes locking onto the figure of that ordinary middle-aged cultivator in a corner of the hall.
The man looked up and met eyes with the Dragon Saint. His lips curved up in a happy smile, âBrother Dragon, itâs been a long time.â
With a ringing in his ears, a sky-reaching scholartree suddenly appeared, filling the Dragon Saintâs field of vision in an instant. He cursed inwardly, but before he could make a sound he was directly dragged into the world of the scholartree.
Although they were both avatars, one had been prepared and the other wasnât. It was hard to escape this trap.
Besides Qin Yu, no one realized that two True Saint level giants were fighting in the hall.
After receiving Old Turtleâs message, he felt his heart shake.
Across from him, Lian Yi revealed an ice-cold smile.
âJunior-apprentice brother Qin, I must thank you for pushing me past the edges of what I knew. You have finally helped me perceive the final checkpoint.â
He lifted a hand and placed a finger between his eyebrows.
âIf junior-apprentice brother can block this attack, then it is my loss!â
Kacha â
With a light crack, the seal within Lian Yi completely dissolved. He stepped into the Sea of Bitterness without hesitation.
Bang â
A boundless aura instantly broke free from his body. It was enormous and limitless like an abyss, shrouding everyone within the hall.
At this moment, everyoneâs eyes widened with disbelief and shock.
Thisâ¦this isâ¦
He had entered the Sea of Bitterness and become a Saint!
Lian Yiâ¦had become a Saint!
The impact this formed far overwhelmed every experience from before.
As disciples of Saints, everything they saw, and everything they learned, mercilessly told them that even though there were countless trillions of lives in the world, those who hadnât entered the Saintâs path were nothing but ants.
No matter how oneâs cultivation shook the sun, moon, and stars, they still couldnât resist the erosion of the years. In the end they would return to dust, reentering the cycle of samsara.
Everything was illusory. Only the Saintâs path was forever!
But it was exactly because of this that they understood how difficult it was to step into the Sea of Bitterness and become a Saint.
After all, it not only required sufficient talent and a firm mind for cultivation, but also enough luck. A single defect in any of these aspects was enough to doom one to failure.
But now, Lian Yi had become a Saint!
Before, no matter how strong and awe-inspiring he was, he was still a benchmark and goal that everyone could silently establish in their hearts. They could think that one day, they would be able to reach his level of power, even surpassing what he had.
But that thought had completely disappeared!
After becoming a Saint, one was no longer mundane. They truly leaped up, becoming an existence that stood atop the highest heavens. In the endless vast brightness world, they had the qualifications to participate in the great game.
Such a Lian Yi, how could anyone dare to chase after his back?
And at such a moment, Qin Yu was standing in front of Lian Yi and had been looking down at him from an imperious position. What was he feeling right now? What fate would he end up with?