Yang Kai emerged from the void, his steps measured and calm.
Hundreds of gazes fixed upon him. Where he passed, the crowd parted to clear a path. The bruised and battered Langya Open Heavens cultivators, despite their sorry state, all directed looks of respect toward Yang Kai.
This trial was one where Yang Kai had stood alone, facing the entire force of Langya's Sixth-Order Open Heavens cultivators with nothing but his own strength. Regardless of the methods he employed, regardless of whether the Sect Master's orders had favored him, reaching this point was more than enough to earn the respect of the Langya cultivators.
Yang Kai gave a slight nod to the crowds on either side, passed through them, and headed straight for Wuhua Spirit Continent.
Ahead, Le Mang hovered in the air, his expression solemn. Behind him stood four Sixth-Order Open Heavens cultivators in a line.
Le Mang's team was small in number—only five including himself—but each was an outstanding veteran who had spent many years immersed in the Sixth-Order realm. Though few, this team possessed what might be the most aggressive and formidable fighting force in all of Langya.
The four behind Le Mang fixed their eyes on Yang Kai, having not seen him in person since the trial began. They were naturally intensely curious about this youth who had stirred up such a storm within the Langya Blessed Land.
Meeting their gazes, Le Mang offered a slight, apologetic nod. "Junior Brother Yang, forgive us!"
If it were possible, he would not wish to join forces against a fellow disciple, but he knew he was no match for Yang Kai. Today's battle concerned Langya's honor; even if unwilling, it had to be upheld.
"No need for apologies," Yang Kai replied with a faint smile.
"Activate the formation!" Le Mang swept his hand forward.
As his words fell, the four behind him simultaneously shifted their hand seals. Streaks of light shot outward, and Wuhua Spirit Continent hummed violently, as if the very earth was quaking.
In an instant, heaven and earth within the entire continent were sealed, transforming this place into a cage!
From the outside, Wuhua Spirit Continent showed little change, not even hindering anyone from entering or leaving. However, countless invisible restrictions had been imposed upon the void. As long as one remained within Wuhua Spirit Continent, Yang Kai would find it impossible to casually execute Spatial Shift unless he broke this cage.
This would undoubtedly be a battle to decide victory and determine the outcome in a single clash.
The surrounding onlooking Langya cultivators watched with excitement, their spiritual senses exchanging rapid communications.
"Senior Brothers, what do you think the prospects are for this battle? Do Senior Brother Le Mang and the others have a chance of winning?"
"That kid Yang is indeed powerful, but his greatest advantage is his Space Abilities. Now that Wuhua Spirit Continent is covered and sealed by the great formation, he cannot fly away even with wings. Without Spatial Shift, facing one against five, his glorious streak will likely come to an end!"
"That Senior Brother speaks truly. Langya will surely win this battle!"
"Sigh, but there's nothing to be proud of. Even if we win, it's just us ganging up on one person— hardly a victory won with honor. This time, I've truly seen what 'there is always someone better' means. I really need to go into secluded cultivation later."
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The Langya cultivators were, without exception, not optimistic for Yang Kai. His greatest advantage was restricted by the great formation, forcing him into a one-versus-five scenario. The five, led by Senior Brother Le Mang, were all seasoned veterans of the Sixth Order. If he lost under these circumstances, it would defy all reason.
As they communicated, Yang Kai took a light breath and looked toward Le Mang and the others. "Are you all ready? If so, here I—"
Before he could finish, his entire body was already wrapped in a terrifyingly powerful aura as he slammed toward Le Mang and his team. The overwhelming force of his World's Mighty Power erupted, and even the onlookers far away felt a suffocating pressure sweep over them.
Le Mang and the others, bearing the brunt, saw their expressions change drastically and scattered without a second thought!
The momentum Yang Kai carried from having fought and won hundreds of battles was simply too terrifying. Facing this aura, even the powerful Le Mang and his team felt a crushing sensation.
A thunderous boom sounded, as if an entire world had crashed down. Wuhua Spirit Continent itself trembled.
As dust and smoke billowed, the clashing sounds of colliding World's Mighty Power echoed out. The onlookers widened their eyes, and through the thick haze, they saw a figure darting back and forth like a swift fish.
Moments later, two figures shot into the sky.
The crowd stared intently, and all of them drew in a sharp breath.
They saw that Yang Kai had, at some unknown moment, summoned a long spear. Its shaft descended like a torrential waterfall, World's Mighty Power surging freely. Before him, one of the senior brothers, his face pale, was retreating step by step, desperately using his Artifact to parry the thrusts of the spear.
Every collision was a clash of their respective small world's power.
Yang Kai's killing intent was palpable, almost solid, his demeanor frenzied, making everyone wonder if this kid Yang intended to kill that senior brother with his spear!
Under such a relentless, storm-like assault, that senior brother did not dare pause for even a moment. He was driven relentlessly backward by Yang Kai, the two figures streaking across the sky like twin comets.
Le Mang and the others watched in shock and fury, hurrying to give chase. Before they even arrived, various divine abilities and secret techniques were already bombarding Yang Kai's back.
Yang Kai ignored them completely.
In the next instant, those divine abilities and secret techniques struck Yang Kai's back squarely. Le Mang and the others broke into a cold sweat.
After all, this was not a life-or-death struggle. Le Mang and the others held back when attacking, not using their full power; otherwise, it would be difficult to handle the consequences if they accidentally killed Yang Kai.
But even so, the combined might of the four was not to be underestimated. For Yang Kai to take such a direct hit, he surely wouldn't fare well.