As the words "Get lost!" echoed through the air, many witnessed a scene they would never forget.
One after another, blindingly bright beams of light pierced through the piled-up beasts, erupting with a thunderous roar. Then a massive, rapidly expanding, platinum-white ring of flame appeared. This ring combined sonic and pressure forces, generating an indescribably terrifying crushing power.
"Boom!"
The solidified ring of flame spread relentlessly.
All martial artists and beasts it touched along its path were crushed as if by a colossal wheel. Their bodies emitted cracking sounds under the overwhelming pressure, violently repelled and hurled away.
Like debris floating on the ocean's surface, they were violently tossed by a colossal wave. The martial artists on the battlefield were all struck rigid by this immense, formidable, terrifying force.
Eyes wide, faces taut and motionless, they stared fixedly at the direction from which the ring swept in. A gale swept across their faces, whipping their hair tightly against their cheeks and scalps.
Yet it could not stir the wild, swelling shock and awe surging within their hearts.
Sarl, who commanded all, felt the smile freeze on his face. He stared fixedly at the point where the ring erupted, seemingly momentarily lost for reaction.
Seconds later, every pupil in the arena contracted sharply. They witnessed a figure emerge, resplendent and radiant, like a star of pure white gold. It was still…
Lu Sheng.
"Hmph—"
He exhaled a breath of stale air, his eyes flickering with an unusual light. He had now entered the state of the Immortal Second Burning, a main sequence star on the path of stellar evolution.
Half a year later, re-entering the Main Sequence Star state brought a fresh, overwhelming sense of power. Yet Lu Sheng was more preoccupied with savoring the peculiar sensations triggered by that earlier "Get lost!"
Truthfully, even Lu Sheng hadn't anticipated that a casual shout could unleash such immense might.
He only recalled that he had just achieved Immortal Second Combustion and entered the Main Sequence Star state. Then, drawing upon a fraction of the power from the thirty-three thousand immortal cells within his body, he bellowed, "Get lost!"
But somehow, just as these words were about to leave his lips, the colossal Immortal Dao Golden Core within his dantian—a sphere comparable to a planet in size—was also activated.
It released immense energy, merging with the divine power of the 330,000 immortal cells to ultimately forge that terrifying platinum flame sonic ring. It was somewhat akin to the 'Lion's Roar' frequently featured in martial arts novels of his past life.
But it was billions of times more powerful than the 'Lion's Roar'.
It can truly be called a formidable divine ability!
Moreover, this divine ability was born from the fusion of martial and immortal paths. This was truly extraordinary.
"It proves my approach was correct—Immortal Path + Martial Path is far more than just 1+1=2!"
Lu Sheng's heart swelled with joy, glimpsing the dawn of Immortal-Martial fusion.
"In other words, I now possess 330,000 immortal cells. The terrifying power unleashed by 330,000 immortal cells is sufficient to amplify even the most ordinary action to unimaginable levels. Every word, every deed, every movement, even every breath… could rival the devastating power of an ordinary mortal's divine technique. This must be what they mean by…"
"When great power resides within, divine techniques form naturally."
In a good mood, Lu Sheng idly pondered as he took a step forward with a "swish."
A platinum-white beam instantly appeared in the arena. The beam darted about. Each time it pierced a beast or a traitorous martial artist, the latter's body burst like a water balloon pricked by a needle. With a sharp "pop," they exploded.
In the blink of an eye, the number of traitorous martial artists on the field dwindled by over a dozen. Now, the eyes of those remaining finally changed completely.
Level 12.
When did Level 12 become so paper-thin?
Absolutely no defensive capability whatsoever. Getting slaughtered without mercy. The kicker is… The one reaping them is still only Level 11!
"Damn it!"
At this very moment, those words echoed in the minds of everyone present, regardless of faction. None were more stunned than Saya and Tang Dun. As the two closest to Lu Sheng within the entire team—barely qualifying as allies—they watched him mow down Level 12 martial artists and beasts like grass.
Both fell into a daze.
For a fleeting moment, they doubted whether everything since boarding that recruitment ship bound for the alternate battlefield had been nothing but a dream.
"Damn it! Damn it."
Even Sarl, the mastermind orchestrating everything, was shaken by the power Lu Sheng displayed, his face contorting in shock.
He never imagined an operation that had proceeded smoothly would be disrupted by an eleventh-level warrior who appeared out of nowhere.
By now, the casualties among his traitorous subordinates and beasts far exceeded expectations. If this continued, even if the planned mission was ultimately completed, he would likely face severe punishment from the Master upon return.
At this thought, the orange flames in Sarl's eyes flared intensely.
"Die. You must die!"
Instantly, a torrent of crimson energy surged from Sarl's body. The currents swirled around him, coalescing into a dazzling orange nebula. Simultaneously, five brilliant silver edges appeared on Sarl's body.
"Five Silver Rivers of Law Enter the Body!"
With the emergence of these five Laws, Sarl's aura surged to an unprecedented peak in an instant. The orange nebula swirling around him spun so fiercely it seemed ready to ignite. A terrifying, crushing pressure erupted from him with a thunderous boom, violently repelling everything around him. Even the void itself warped around him, distorting like melting glass.
"BOOM!"
A fierce, volatile surge of psychic energy erupted from his body, locking onto the rapidly shifting platinum beam in the arena. The two guides' expressions shifted slightly. Staring at Sarl before them, they instinctively retreated a considerable distance.
If the Sarl they had faced earlier felt powerful and invincible, then the Sarl before them now felt like…
Approaching would mean certain death! At least three times stronger than before!
Was this Sarl's true power? Their scalps prickled. Glancing back at Lu Sheng, now transformed into that platinum beam, their earlier confidence in his terrifying combat prowess evaporated. Witnessing Sarl unleashing his full might, doubt and apprehension began to creep in.
"Can he hold against a Sarl like this?"
The round-faced fat man among the guides gritted his teeth. "Even if he can't, stalling for time should be manageable. By then, Lord Haiji Dao might have arrived."
"Let's hope so."
The stern-faced middle-aged man exhaled deeply.
In that very instant, Sarl vanished from his field of vision.
He reappeared abruptly, blocking one of the advancing paths of the platinum light that Lu Sheng had transformed into. Their clash was about to erupt.
At that moment, the attention of everyone present was drawn to this confrontation.