785 Invincible Half-Step Third Realm?

Xu Jingming’s gaze remained unwavering as he stared at Sovereign Yaming.

Over 500 clones were feverishly absorbing energy, creating a fearsome vortex of power. The constant surge of energy was even more destructive than Sovereign Yaming’s mastery of the Flying Dagger!

“Decide swiftly!” urged Sovereign Yaming.

“Sovereign Yaming, it is taboo to use one’s species as a means of coercion,” Xu Jingming remarked softly, his eyes fixed on his adversary.

This transgression crossed a line, one that usually led to a fight to the death!

“Taboo? Hahaha…” Sovereign Yaming’s laughter resounded. “I am bound by no restrictions! Who among those below the third realm can slay me? Hahaha…”

Xu Jingming maintained an expressionless facade, but inside, his anger was unparalleled.

Though seething with hatred, Xu Jingming knew all too well that the mad Sovereign Yaming spoke the truth!

As an Abyss Sovereign, their power waned slightly when venturing beyond the Abyss; they were unable to overcome an invincible half-step third realm opponent in a one-on-one clash. However, within the Abyss, their might was formidable.

Especially within their own domain, an Abyss Sovereign was virtually invincible.

He had nothing to fear—Sovereign Yaming was powerful and deranged!

I am still too feeble. Were I an invincible half-step third realm, would I tremble before his threats? Xu Jingming seethed at his own weakness.

An Abyss Sovereign would not provoke an invincible half-step third realm outside of the Abyss.

Yet, Xu Jingming was weaker than Sovereign Yaming, even with the aid of a wonder and a third-realm weapon.

Without the wonder and the third-realm spear, his clones in his homeworld were significantly weakened! Even if Sovereign Yaming departed from the Abyss, he could effortlessly sweep through the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion, annihilating the human race and even Xu Jingming’s newfound home universe.

“My clone is making its way to the South Pavilion 3609 Dominion via the Abyss.” Sovereign Yaming sensed Xu Jingming’s indignation and fury and continued, “Its estimated arrival is within one day.”

“When I arrive, the human race will meet its demise,” declared Sovereign Yaming.

…

Xu Jingming had stationed a clone on Myriad Star Island, his newfound dominion and homeworld.

He’s on his way. Xu Jingming could clearly sense Sovereign Yaming’s rapid approach through the web of karma, as the latter traversed layer after layer of the Abyssal space.

“Hahaha, Wu Ming, I’ll be there soon,” Sovereign Yaming exclaimed, filled with anticipation.

He relished the thought of witnessing Xu Jingming’s despair and rage as he unleashed a massacre upon the entire human race.

What Sovereign Yaming yearned for even more was to see Xu Jingming meekly bow his head and surrender the treasure!

Only an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse stood a chance against a deranged Abyss Sovereign. Xu Jingming was well aware that seeking aid from a friend would be futile. A friend could offer temporary assistance, but they couldn’t protect the human race indefinitely.

When confronted with the mad Sovereign Yaming, Xu Jingming could only rely on himself.

…

“As I’ve observed from the timeline, it’s evident that you value friendship and the human race,” Sovereign Yaming continued, his voice echoing in Xu Jingming’s ears. “This is your most fatal weakness.”

Sovereign Yaming’s words reverberated through Xu Jingming’s mind.

“Being heartless leaves no room for weakness,” Sovereign Yaming declared. “And your weakness is glaringly apparent.”

“You can only resort to such tactics,” Xu Jingming responded.

“I concede that you possess great strength, and it’s challenging for me to kill you at this moment. It won’t be long before you ascend to become an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse,” Sovereign Yaming acknowledged, nodding. “But so what? Isn’t it more delightful to bully an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse? Hahaha…”

His laughter filled the air, clearly aiming to provoke Xu Jingming. His voice even penetrated the latter’s thoughts and consciousness, affecting his mental state.

Xu Jingming’s anger grew more intense. You deserve to die!

Die! Die! Die!

Xu Jingming’s fury and murderous intent surged.

Boom—

In that instant, dark characters naturally materialized in Xu Jingming’s mind—the very same black characters he had gathered before. Among all the characters he had collected in the outer region, the black ones outnumbered the rest—there were already over a thousand.

More than a thousand black characters appeared in Xu Jingming’s mind, each one representing slaughter! They contained an infinite Slaughter intent!

Die!

At that moment, the seething rage and intent to kill grew even more potent, influenced by the power of the thousand-plus black characters.

Simultaneously, the silver parchment’s spear technique emerged in Xu Jingming’s mind—a technique left behind by an Ultimate being! The strokes of the spear technique mirrored those of the countless characters.

Die!

For over 200,000 years since the loss of his family, Xu Jingming had been studying that spear technique, but he had never uncovered a more formidable fifth move. Yet, at this very moment, he began to grasp the essence of a simplified spear technique solely intended for slaughter.

The spear technique appeared within his heart, formed through the fusion of 1,321 black characters, 522 colorful characters, and 298 transparent characters. Guided by his instincts, Xu Jingming comprehended the interplay of these characters, seamlessly melding them into the form of a spear!

The rough amalgamation of over 2,000 characters coalesced into a spear. Although it paled in comparison to the silver parchment’s spear technique, it unified over 2,000 characters into a seamless whole!

Boom! Boom!

Xu Jingming’s consciousness reverberated as a silver spear materialized in his grasp. An invisible force emanated from him, coursing through his body and rendering him impervious to the ethereal golden mist’s corrosive touch.

What is happening? Sovereign Yaming expressed profound astonishment, his gaze fixed on Xu Jingming.

Merely standing there, holding the spear, shields him from harm caused by my invisible forces? H-How is this possible…

For over 200,000 years, Xu Jingming had built upon his insights, as well as recently incorporating the characters derived from the same source into his understanding. At this moment, his comprehension of the spear technique had reached profound depths, unraveling an even more formidable iteration. By channeling his inner forces, he wielded a tremendously terrifying invisible power.

This cannot be. H-He ascended to become an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse just like that? Sovereign Yaming tentatively concluded.

After all, Xu Jingming’s defensive prowess was already formidable—it was evident that Xu Jingming’s maneuvers surpassed his own. For Sovereign Yaming to stand on equal footing with an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse was solely due to the Abyss bestowing him with a sufficiently robust body.

In terms of realm, mind, and consciousness, he fell short of an invincible half-step third realm. Consequently, he was no match for half-step third-realm powerhouses outside the Abyss.

How could such a coincidence occur?

He achieved this breakthrough merely because I exerted a little pressure? Sovereign Yaming found it inconceivable. How many lives have I slaughtered and toyed with throughout the years? While occasional breakthroughs may happen, no one has ever ascended to become an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse.

How many invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses exist in Feather Fire City? Which one among them did not endure prolonged periods of hardship?

Yet, his current strength… Sovereign Yaming found it unfathomable, but the scene before him vaguely confirmed it—Wu Ming had broken through; he had reached the ceiling of the half-step third realm.

He possessed the invincible might of a half-step third-realm powerhouse.

Xu Jingming tightly gripped the spear in his hand, his murderous intent continuing to surge. He murmured to himself, “With spear in hand, I must eliminate these deranged hounds!”

His gaze fixed upon Sovereign Yaming.

“Hahaha…” Sovereign Yaming boisterously laughed. “You broke through? Ha! I never imagined that a little pressure from me would lead to you becoming an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse. This accomplishment alone allows me to boast for an Abyssal Era in Feather Fire City!”

“But what can you do to me?” Sovereign Yaming scoffed at Xu Jingming. “So what if you’re invincible at the half-step third realm? Can you do anything to me within the Abyss? Do you have the audacity to enter my Abyssal space?”

Within the Abyss, he stood on equal footing with an invincible half-step third-realm powerhouse. If he could harness the full might of the Abyssal spatial power at his disposal, he would become even more formidable!

Xu Jingming clutched the silver spear in his hand and remained motionless. He neither attacked nor advanced.

At that very moment—

Outside the Ultimate Land, the 35 towering beings—who had been observing the exploration process from a distance—suddenly discerned Xu Jingming’s presence through karma.

“Wu Ming comprehended those characters within such a short span of time and achieved true basic mastery?” The towering beings found it incredulous.

As third-realm entities, they gleaned copious amounts of information from the enigmatic characters through karma. They could vaguely ascertain that these enigmatic characters… originated from the mighty Ultimate existence—the Master of the Heart Realm.

“This is a disordered legacy left behind by the Master of the Heart Realm. It is scattered among the characters. How long has Wu Ming been exploring? He has gained true basic mastery with just these random characters?” Master of Antinight marveled.

Lord Louye silently observed it all and nodded approvingly. “For him to attain basic mastery so swiftly, it must be related to the piece of paper I bestowed upon him. The spear technique depicted on that piece of paper shares the same origin as these characters.”

“I haven’t made any breakthroughs, yet Wu Ming has already achieved basic mastery.” Feather Fire Lord chuckled. “Haha…”

“Feather Fire, he hails from your dominion, correct?” Connoisseur Grandpa Xu inquired.

“Yes,” Feather Fire Lord affirmed, satisfaction radiating from him.

He relished nurturing young talents, hoping that they would soar to greatness. However, the years of his mentorship had often ended in disappointment. Nonetheless, Wu Ming might be linked to an Ultimate being, but ultimately, he hailed from the extensive dominion over which Feather Fire Lord presided.

“Numerous invincible half-step third-realm powerhouses and Abyss Sovereigns have been dispatched, but Wu Ming is the first to genuinely comprehend the power of these characters and achieve basic mastery,” Feather Fire Lord remarked, his smile encompassing the other 34 towering beings.

…

Xu Jingming tightly grasped the gleaming silver spear in his hand, and the amalgamation of over 2,000 characters within his heart grew more distinct and flawless. Gradually, all the characters melded into a singular entity, leaving behind nothing but the embodiment of a Slaughter Spear within him.

Buzz!

Under the watchful gaze of the 35 towering beings, a faintly translucent divine rune in the shape of a spear materialized between Xu Jingming’s brows.

Only by employing an array of runes as a foundation could a divine rune be condensed—this represented basic mastery. Xu Jingming experienced a profound revelation.

The instant this spear-shaped divine rune solidified between his brows, Xu Jingming felt a swift and resolute transformation coursing through his entire being, as his strength morphed under the directive of the divine rune. It became more concentrated, formidable, and transcended to higher dimensions.

A dreadful aura naturally emanated from Xu Jingming, instantly obliterating Sovereign Yaming’s dominion.

Bam! Bam! Bam!

The dominion crumbled, and Sovereign Yaming’s eyes widened as he beheld Xu Jingming. Above all, the spear-shaped divine rune lodged between Xu Jingming’s brows exerted an overwhelming pressure upon him.

Wh-what is happening? Sovereign Yaming found himself momentarily stupefied. Why do I instinctively feel fear?

Impossible. I am an Abyss Sovereign. None beneath the third realm can pose a threat to me. Sovereign Yaming found it inconceivable, yet his subconscious urged him to… Run! Flee!

If he did not escape, his demise was imminent!