Half a day later, the heavenly tribulation dissipated.
A figure descended from the sky, every move brimming with illustrious and imposing might.
It was none other than the Cangxue Palace Master. He had successfully broken through his bottleneck and had also become a Great Power.
Upon learning that Mantai of the Barbarian Tribe had successfully advanced to the Great Power realm, the Cangxue Palace Master's expression immediately darkened. "I never expected that old fellow Mantai would have such good fortune, actually managing to ascend to Great Power with only a half-complete, fragmentary Body Refinement treasure tome. However, even if one achieves success in cultivating an incomplete treasure tome, it is bound to leave severe hidden flaws."
"In the past, this Palace Master was somewhat wary of your Barbarian Tribe's ancient remnant formation, which is why I never acted. But now, your Barbarian Tribe has slain the heir of my Cangxue Palace, giving this Palace Master a perfect excuse. Moreover, this Palace Master is now a true Great Power and no longer fears that remnant formation. Let's see how your Barbarian Tribe can withstand this Palace Master's actions."
That very day, the Cangxue Palace Master set out, leading the powerhouses of Cangxue Palace as they traversed the firmament, heading straight for the Barbarian Tribe.
At the same time, numerous other forces also made their way to the Barbarian Tribe. On the surface, it was to congratulate Mantai on his breakthrough to Great Power, but secretly, they wanted to gauge whether Mantai harbored any fearsome hidden flaws.
Furthermore, knowing about Cangxue Palace's quest for vengeance, they were rather inclined to watch the show.
In the shadows, their true intent was to carve up the Barbarian Tribe, a juicy piece of meat.
After all, no matter how much the Barbarian Tribe had declined, it was once a force that had given birth to an ancient Divine King. The heritage it possessed was beyond the imagination of ordinary people.
If they could obtain even the slightest bit of information related to a Divine King, it would be a heaven-sent harvest for them.
Soon, the various forces arrived one by one at the Million Mountains where the Barbarian Tribe was located. However, before they could even offer their congratulations, they witnessed Cangxue Palace's arrival. The Cangxue Palace Master led the way, his Great Power aura shaking the world. He was a remarkably forceful character, arriving with great fanfare to demand an account!
Upon reaching the Barbarian Tribe's location, they lorded over the sky, the powerhouses looking down upon the tribe.
Mantai walked out from the tribe, his majestic bearing awe-inspiring. He appeared young and divinely martial, with layers of divine halos swirling around his body, almost possessing the bearing of a Divine King.
He was extremely powerful, facing the Cangxue Palace Master directly. He let out a sound of surprise. "Old Man Cangyang, so you've also become a Great Power. Congratulations, congratulations."
The Cangxue Palace Master's face immediately sank. Originally, he should have been the one saying these words. Now, it sounded as if he had been the one unable to break through to the Great Power realm for a long time.
He snorted coldly. "Old fellow, it should be this Palace Master congratulating you. I never expected an old fossil on the verge of death like you could ultimately shatter your shackles and ascend to Great Power with a half-complete, fragmentary Body Refinement treasure tome. It's truly unbelievable to this Palace Master."
Mantai chuckled. "By a stroke of luck, truly by a stroke of luck. I never expected to break through by accident. I couldn't help it."
The Cangxue Palace Master snorted again, feeling as if he had punched the air, unable to find any purchase.
Then he slowly spoke, a trace of chill in his voice. "Old fellow, since we are both newly ascended Great Powers, this Palace Master is quite curious to know just how powerful a Great Power cultivated from a half-complete, fragmentary Body Refinement treasure tome really is. How about you and I spar today? Let this Palace Master properly experience the might of a Body Refinement Path Great Power."
His words were not without sharp edges.
Though he called it a spar, his true hope was to use this opportunity to deal with Mantai. If the chance presented itself, the Cangxue Palace Master would not hesitate to kill Mantai and invade the Barbarian Tribe.
How could Mantai not understand the Cangxue Palace Master's intentions? He smiled faintly. "Agreed."
For some reason, the Cangxue Palace Master felt an ominous premonition, but he immediately shook his head to dismiss the feeling.
No matter how strong Mantai was, what did it matter? What he cultivated was, after all, only a half-complete, fragmentary Body Refinement treasure tome, with extremely significant hidden flaws. In a prolonged battle, they were bound to erupt. How could he be his match?
"Make your move," the Cangxue Palace Master declared, his Great Power divine might awe-inspiring. In an instant, his imposing might erupted, enveloping this stretch of heaven and earth, causing all the powerhouses present to feel suffocated.
This was the might of a Great Power.
Boom—
Mantai made his move. In an instant, he pierced through the void, tore through the firmament, and arrived before the Cangxue Palace Master in less than the blink of an eye. He threw a straight punch, one of the offensive techniques from the Barbarian Divine King Art Body Refinement treasure tome, executed right from the start.
"Impossible—"
The Cangxue Palace Master's expression changed drastically. He could barely react, only managing to block with both arms.
Boom—
Heaven and earth were shattered. The Cangxue Palace Master was sent flying violently, tearing through the firmament and collapsing who knew how many mountains before finally coming to a stop.
Silence reigned over the entire scene!
One exchange. Just one exchange, and the Cangxue Palace Master, also a newly ascended Great Power, was instantly defeated?
Heaven and earth shook as the Cangxue Palace Master shot up from amidst the shattered rocks and stones. He was in a wretched state, no longer possessing the imposing majesty from before. The sleeves of his robe had long been reduced to powder, his arms bruised black and blue as he glared furiously at Mantai.
He had never imagined he would be so disgraced so quickly. Originally, he had wanted to easily suppress Mantai in public, but instead, he had been blasted away before everyone's eyes.
At the same time, his expression also held deep gravity, as if he hadn't expected Mantai to be so powerful.
The other's strength was beyond imagination, truly worthy of being a top-tier expert of the Body Refinement Path.
Immediately, he set aside the slight contempt in his heart and treated the situation with true gravity.
Even if the other cultivated a fragmentary treasure tome, even if he harbored fearsome hidden flaws, he was still a genuine Body Refinement Path Great Power, not to be underestimated.
"Mantai, I must admit you are indeed strong. But I am no ordinary figure either. This time, I'll let you witness the true methods of a Great Power."
The Cangxue Palace Master shouted coldly. In an instant, he pierced through the firmament, returning to his original position. With every move, he radiated a vast and intense Great Power divine might, shaking the firmament for tens of thousands of li. Terrifying power gathered between his fingers and palms.
He was about to unleash a divine ability to kill Mantai.
However, Mantai bared his teeth in a grin and said, "Cangxue Palace Master, if you want to kill me, you don't have the qualifications yet."
Boom—
Mantai attacked again. Like a cannonball, he pierced through the firmament in the blink of an eye, arriving before the Cangxue Palace Master once more. He employed the offensive techniques of the Body Refinement Path, all focusing on the physical body with magic power as support, shaking the firmament as he engaged in a fearsome great collision with the Cangxue Palace Master.
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!—
The clash between two Great Powers was naturally earth-shattering. Even though both intentionally suppressed their power to prevent it from affecting too wide an area, it still easily spanned tens of thousands of li, causing who knew how many mountain peaks to collapse.
However, the Barbarian Tribe was extraordinary, protected by a formation left behind by an ancient powerhouse, so it remained unharmed.
Ye Chen inside was naturally alerted, but he merely swept a glance before closing his eyes again.
A battle of this level was completely beneath his notice.
Once the great battle began, it shook the Eastern Victory's Thirteen States, attracting countless attention.
Both the Barbarian Tribe and Cangxue Palace were among the top super forces of the Eastern Victory's Thirteen States. The clash between their chieftain and palace master was a Great Power-level collision, considered a top-tier confrontation even within the entire Qianwu Ancient Country, watched by all.
Even many Great Powers of the Qianwu Ancient Country cast their gazes deep into the Million Mountains, observing that Great Power battle.
Boom—
Heaven collapsed and earth split. Numerous mountain peaks exploded as a snow-white figure was seen crashing heavily from the sky onto the earth, blasting out a terrifying giant crater spanning a thousand li in area.
Lying at the deepest part of the crater was none other than the Cangxue Palace Master.
He was covered in blood, buried amidst the rocks and stones, not a trace of his former glory remaining.