Invincible Beyond Heavens: Cultivating With A Broken EXP System

“Five Elemental Divinity Fist!”

A blaze of brilliant, searing fist light erupted from Zhu Ximen’s body surging forth with the force of a collapsing mountain and a raging tsunami.

In an instant, that overwhelming power transformed into five massive streams of qi that shot straight into the sky. High above, those streams condensed and took shape, forming five enormous mountain peaks of different colors.

The five peaks gleamed in gold, green, blue, crimson, and earthy yellow.

The golden peak radiated a sharp, cutting aura. The green peak overflowed with vibrant life. The blue peak surged with boundless momentum. The crimson peak blazed with scorching heat. The earthy yellow peak exuded a heavy, suppressive presence.

Arranged in perfect harmony, the five peaks clearly corresponded to the Five Elements of Metal, Wood, Water, Fire, and Earth.

“So this is the secret art Zhu Ximen comprehended from the Eternal Sky Heavenly Tablet,” Li Yun murmured as his gaze locked onto the towering peaks.

A solemn light appeared in his eyes. This technique originated from the ancient Soaring Cloud Sect, and its power was undoubtedly extraordinary.

“Five Elemental Divinity Fist, Flame Emperor Fist!”

Under Li Yun’s focused stare, Zhu Ximen suddenly roared. At the same time, he circulated his Mountain God Scripture, a top grade mortal rank cultivation art, pushing it to the seventh layer.

Instantly, the crimson mountain peak suspended in the sky erupted with dazzling red light. Flames seemed to engulf the entire peak, and waves of terrifying heat rolled outward in all directions.

Gurgle, gurgle.

Under the influence of those scorching fluctuations, the surrounding world felt as though it had turned into boiling water, violently churning and surging.

“Take this!”

At the moment the oppressive heat reached its peak, Zhu Ximen thrust his fist forward. As his punch shot out, the crimson mountain peak trembled violently, then descended amid towering waves of heat. A tyrannical streak of red light tore through the air, ripping through space itself as it bore down on Li Yun.

The sheer power contained within that fiery mountain was terrifying. Even the residual heat it released was enough to injure a Xiantian Realm fifth level martial artist.

Li Yun did not dare to underestimate the incoming attack. He immediately circulated the top grade mortal rank Sun Refining Scripture at the ninth layer together with the top grade mortal rank Heavenflow Wind Scripture at the ninth layer.

Boom!

A terrifying surge of qi burst forth from his body, carrying raging heat and violent winds at the same time.

Li Yun slowly clenched his fist and assumed the stance of the Dragon Tiger Fist. In an instant, blazing red flames erupted around his right arm, coiling into the form of a roaring dragon. Almost simultaneously, ferocious wind energy surged out, taking the shape of a raging tiger that wrapped around the same arm.

The roars of a dragon and a tiger echoed through the battlefield.

As this power gathered, the ground beneath Li Yun’s feet shattered, spreading spiderweb-like cracks in all directions.

This Dragon Tiger Fist was far stronger than the one he had used against the Huang Family head back in Phoenix Flame City.

At that time, he had relied on two high grade mortal rank cultivation arts, whereas now this strike was powered by two top grade mortal rank cultivation arts at the ninth layer.

The difference in strength between high grade and top grade cultivation arts at the same level was enormous.

“Take this, Dragon Tiger Fist!”

Li Yun stepped forward and drove his fist straight toward the descending flaming mountain.

Boom.

When the roaring dragon and tiger fist collided with the mountain peak, a deafening explosion rang out, sounding like divine thunder erupting from the nine heavens. The fiery red mountain peak was shattered on the spot, unable to withstand the force of the blow.

The remnants of the Dragon Tiger Fist did not lose momentum. They continued to surge forward toward Zhu Ximen in the sky. Wherever that power passed, the air trembled violently, and visible ripples of energy spread across the heavens, creating a scene of overwhelming destruction.

“Not good!”

Zhu Ximen had not expected Li Yun’s fist technique to be so ferocious that it could so easily break through his fifth-tier secret art. His pupils shrank sharply, and his expression changed.

Without hesitation, he slammed both palms forward. Instantly, the remaining four mountain peaks suspended above him roared as they descended together, forming a defensive barrier in front of his body.

Boom. Boom.

Under countless stunned gazes, the Dragon Tiger Fist smashed into the four mountain peaks. A series of thunderous explosions followed, and a blinding light infused with devastating energy erupted in the sky. For a moment, the world within a hundred meters was illuminated as brightly as day.

The light was so intense that it made everyone’s eyes ache, yet no one dared to look away. Afraid of missing even a single detail of this monumental clash, they narrowed their eyes and stared fixedly at the battlefield.

Pfft.

After two or three breaths, the dazzling phenomenon finally began to fade. At that very moment, the sound of someone coughing up blood rang out. A streak of crimson blood shot through the air, followed by a figure bursting out of the dispersing qi light and being hurled backward in a battered and disordered state.

“That is…”

“Zhu Ximen!”

“My heavens! Zhu Ximen, a Martial Artist at the peak of the Xiantian Realm fifth level, was actually defeated by Li Yun, who is only at the Xiantian Realm first level, in a cross-realm battle!”

“Zhu Ximen himself is a top-tier genius who can fight across realms. Even though his cultivation is only at the Xiantian Realm fifth level peak, his true combat power is no weaker than that of a Xiantian Realm sixth level expert. Yet even with such terrifying strength, he still lost to Li Yun. Just what kind of background does this Li Yun have? How can he be this fierce!”

—-

The moment this scene unfolded, the crowd was thrown into uncontrollable shock. Gasps and exclamations filled the entire arena, rising and falling without end.

Thump.

After being forced back several dozen meters, Zhu Ximen slammed his foot down and finally stabilized himself. He raised his hand and wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, then looked at Li Yun with a smile that carried both admiration and a hint of bitterness.

“Brother Li’s strength is truly astonishing. I lost.”

Li Yun chuckled lightly and replied, “If Brother Zhu had fully cultivated the Five Elemental Divinity Fist, I doubt this match would have ended so easily.”

Although the Five Elemental Divinity Fist was undeniably powerful, Zhu Ximen had not yet fully mastered it. From Li Yun’s perspective, Zhu Ximen had only truly grasped the Flame Emperor Fist within that secret art.

Even so, Li Yun was not worried. Even if Zhu Ximen were to cultivate the Five Elemental Divinity Fist to its peak, Li Yun remained confident in his own strength. At most, the battle would become more troublesome, but the final outcome would not change.

He would still be the victor.

“My skills were inferior, so losing is only natural.” Zhu Ximen’s temperament was admirable. He showed no anger, nor did he develop any bitterness from defeat. Calm in loss and restrained in victory, such a heart-nature ensured that he would one day stand among the peak experts of the Southern Martial Domain.

“Let’s stop here for today,” Li Yun said. “When Brother Zhu fully masters all five elements of the Five Elemental Divinity Fist, we can fight again.”

“Good.” Zhu Ximen nodded, then turned and returned to the contestants’ seating area.

“In this round, Li Yun is victorious!”

Steward Liu stepped forward and announced the result in a clear, resonant voice. He then continued, “There will be a ten-minute break. After ten minutes, the matches will resume!”

Ten minutes passed in the blink of an eye.

The next battle was between Zhu Ximen and Lu Changsan.

If Lu Changsan could defeat Zhu Ximen, he would earn the right to challenge Li Yun. If he lost, then Zhu Ximen would secure third place, and the final battle for the title of New Talent King would be between Li Yun and Ye Beichen.

After twenty days of focused cultivation, Lu Changsan’s strength had indeed improved dramatically compared to his state in the Eternal Sky Secret Realm. When he activated his Black Demon Battle Body, its power was truly earth-shaking. Even so, he ultimately fell to Zhu Ximen’s Five Elemental Divinity Fist.

“If Lu Changsan can overcome the shadow in his heart, he can still become a true genius in the future. But if he cannot, then a promising expert may fall before ever reaching his peak.”

Watching Lu Changsan’s lonely figure leave the arena, Li Yun let out a long sigh.

Back in the Eternal Sky Secret Realm, Lu Changsan had boldly declared that he would beat Li Yun into a pig’s head during the New Disciples Ranking competition. Yet now, he did not even have the qualification to face him. The contrast was striking.

After a brief pause, Li Yun slowly lifted his gaze and fixed it on the tall, slender figure standing in the arena. A cold light flashed in his eyes, and a faint smile appeared on his lips.

“Ye Beichen, next it will be your fight with me. I hope you are fully prepared.”

As Li Yun looked toward Ye Beichen, Ye Beichen sensed the gaze and raised his head at once. From his cold and arrogant eyes, a sharp look shot out, piercing like a flying sword.

Hiss. Hiss.

Their gazes collided fiercely in midair, clashing and grinding against each other. The space between them grew heavy and oppressive, and invisible sparks seemed to crackle where their eyes met.

Before the battle had even begun, the air was already thick with the scent of impending conflict.

“Ye Beichen, Li Yun, please step onto the stage!”

Steward Liu’s clear voice cut through the tension, breaking the silent clash of gazes between the two.

Swish. Swish.

Amid countless expectant stares, Ye Beichen and Li Yun walked forward and ascended the arena.

This stage was unlike the others. It was not only the largest in the entire venue, but it was also constructed from a different material altogether. The platform had been forged from an unknown golden ore of extraordinary hardness. Its surface gleamed like molten gold, exuding an aura of dignity and grandeur.

This was not a stage that anyone could step onto. Only those qualified to contend for the title of New Talent King of Martial Ascension Gate were allowed to duel here.

“Who do you think will win the New Talent King title for the 196th intake of Martial Ascension Gate? Li Yun or Ye Beichen?”

“It has to be Ye Beichen, without question!”

“Ye Beichen is indeed powerful, but Li Yun’s performance has been terrifying as well. Even Zhu Ximen could not stop him. I think he has a real chance to defeat Ye Beichen and seize the New Talent King position!”

—-

Eyes across the arena were locked onto the two figures standing on the radiant golden stage, and heated discussions echoed nonstop.

If this had been before Li Yun’s battle with Zhu Ximen, the opinions would have overwhelmingly favored Ye Beichen. However, after that decisive fight, Li Yun had proven his strength and earned the recognition of many new disciples, tilting the balance of expectations.

Although no one could say with certainty who would ultimately claim the title of New Talent King of the 196th session, one thing was beyond doubt.

The battle that was about to unfold would be nothing short of a spectacular clash between two dragons.