Chapter 142: The Enigmatic Art of the Illusory God

Buzz—

Leaf Han was unaware of Yun Can’s thoughts; he was completely immersed in a strange state. The spirit of the Five Elements continuously converged upon him, and every change within several dozen meters unfolded vividly within his mind.

Yun Can’s speed had slowed by countless times, yet Leaf Han felt his own speed had increased significantly. Without hesitation, he planted his foot, suddenly soaring upward like a hawk, swiftly forming hand seals.

“Come forth, Flamebird!”

Boom!

A sixth-rank early-stage Flamebird, wreathed in flames, was summoned. Leaf Han’s expression was solemn as he swung a dagger, drawing a mysterious, profound arc that seemed to contain unfathomable secrets.

“Sacrifice—Crimson Lotus Karma Flame, Cataclysmic Fire Purge!”

Chirp!

The Flamebird let out a mournful cry, its body trembling before bursting into flames, transforming into a vast source of fire energy that poured into Leaf Han’s dagger. Simultaneously, the fire energy within Leaf Han’s own body also surged into the dagger.

“Attack!”

Yun Can, accustomed to Leaf Han standing still and receiving his attacks, was completely caught off guard by Leaf Han’s sudden ascent, the summoning of the Flamebird, and the unleashing of such a powerful strike.

“What kind of technique is this? So terrifying! A Moon-rank martial skill, absolutely a Moon-rank martial skill!”

The city lords on the platform showed expressions of shock, their gazes toward Leaf Han filled with complex emotions.

Moon-rank martial skills were rare even among their own Ba Gua realm elites. To witness a young man of the ** realm wielding such a technique was astonishing. Some were already scheming whether to seize Leaf Han and force him to reveal the secrets of this Moon-rank skill.

Sensing their intentions, Mo Wuhuan’s lips curled into a cold sneer.

“Dare to lay a hand on my master? I wouldn’t mind adding the life of a Ba Gua realm expert to my tally!” Mo Wuhuan was no saint. Several of the top ten city lords had been slain by challengers before. If he wished to kill these late-stage Ba Gua realm warriors, it would be no trouble—especially here in Nameless City, his own territory.

Moreover, Mo Wuhuan felt a surge of excitement, contemplating whether to intervene early and help Leaf Han slay Yun Can. Perhaps Leaf Han would reward him by passing on the Moon-rank secret technique.

He had seen the Cataclysmic Fire Purge before but never witnessed such immense power. Previously, he thought it was merely a Night-rank skill, yet with the sacrifice of a sixth-rank Flamebird’s life and power, Leaf Han unleashed an overwhelming force.

The enormous battlefield, nearly a hundred meters across, trembled as if about to collapse under the weight of Leaf Han’s strike, sending shockwaves through the crowd and city lords on the viewing platform.

Below, Yun Can’s expression darkened. This move locked him in place. Even with his speed, escape was impossible; if he withstood it outright, he was certain he would be utterly annihilated. Having assassinated seven-star realm masters before, he knew Leaf Han’s strike wielded power far beyond a full-strength blow from a seven-star realm expert.

“Phantom Divine Secret Technique, Seal, Release!”

Madness flickered in Yun Can’s eyes. As he roared, a tremendous force surged forth from his body, coursing through every limb and sinew. His strength instantly leapt from late ** realm to the pinnacle of ** realm, finally breaking through his limits to reach early seven-star realm, halting only then.

Faced with Leaf Han’s explosive power and vast potential, Lin Lei was deeply shocked. His gaze involuntarily shifted to Lin Dong behind him, tinged with frustration. Had Lin Dong not fled at the last moment, perhaps he could have recruited such a prodigious talent.

But now, such thoughts were too late. Lin Lei was forced to consider his next moves; Lin Dong’s betrayal had irreversibly placed Leaf Han and his allies in opposition to him.

As he pondered, Yun Can’s sudden display interrupted his thoughts, compelling him to focus again on the battlefield. Seeing Yun Can’s newfound strength, he exclaimed, “Seven-star realm!”

The transformation was abrupt. At first, Yun Can had overwhelmed Leaf Han, rendering him defenseless. Then Leaf Han unexpectedly erupted, unleashing a Moon-rank martial skill that even made Ba Gua realm experts envious. The Flamebird’s sacrifice, combined with Leaf Han’s own source power, elevated his attack to match the full power of an early seven-star realm warrior.

As the crowd marveled, Yun Can revealed his own trump card. Though lacking Leaf Han’s formidable skills, his newly attained early seven-star realm strength allowed him to stand toe-to-toe.

Moreover, it was obvious that Leaf Han was somewhat drained after his powerful assault, while Yun Can was at his peak. A full-strength strike from an early seven-star realm warrior was terrifying, but when faced with another of equal rank, it was manageable. Though Yun Can’s sudden surge in power was temporary, it was more than enough to contend with Leaf Han.

“Boy, I must say, as someone who once slew an early seven-star realm warrior, the fact that you can now hurt me is enough to make you proud!”

Madness gleamed in Yun Can’s eyes. The raging crimson lotus flames above whipped his hair wildly and tore his clothes away, revealing a slender yet incredibly firm physique.

“But this ends here. After unleashing that strike, you must be nearly spent. Die now!”

Without evasion, Yun Can charged fiercely into the crimson lotus flames, relying on his early seven-star realm strength. The flames burned away his clothes but only barely harmed him. His speed far surpassed others of his level, allowing him to slip through the roaring fire as it slammed into the battle arena’s rock-hard floor.

The ground shattered violently, forming a pit over two meters deep and five or six meters across, still radiating intense heat.