Chen Tian possessed the Celestial Spirit Body, a divine physique capable of absorbing even immense spiritual energy without adverse effects. Furthermore, as his fusion progressed, his physical form underwent transformations, making it impossible for the Celestial Spirit Body alone to absorb such a vast amount of spiritual energy.
With a wave of his arm, the stellar clouds dissipated, the spiritual energy pillar vanished, and the golden-red wings on Chen Tian's back disappeared. He stood suspended in mid-air, his cultivation realm now at the third level of the Virtual God Realm.
He had directly leaped across two or three major realms to reach the Virtual God Realm. Qing Yao murmured, "Is the Celestial Spirit Body truly this terrifying? He has recovered to the Virtual God Realm so quickly. However, his body must be saturated, and he won't be able to utilize the Celestial Spirit Body for some time."
Qing Yao couldn't help but marvel at Chen Tian's constitution. After thousands of years, a divine body had finally awakened, and now its fearsome capabilities were revealed.
Chen Tian opened his eyes and looked at Qing Fengmiao. Seeing that Chen Tian's realm was the same as his own, the Virtual God Realm, Qing Fengmiao remained unfazed. He was at the ninth level, while Chen Tian was merely at the third. Moreover, Chen Tian had just entered the Virtual God Realm, and his strength and power likely hadn't adapted yet. Qing Fengmiao was confident he could kill him.
Instantly, Qing Fengmiao transformed into a streak of light. Chen Tian flickered, and a beam of light zipped past him. Simultaneously, Chen Tian clenched his fists and unleashed them. With a thunderous roar, waves of energy surged outwards from the point of collision between the two. Chen Tian pushed his fists forward, sending a figure staggering backward.
Qing Fengmiao looked at Chen Tian in disbelief. How could he, with a six-realm difference, lose a collision? He couldn't comprehend it.
Chen Tian looked at Qing Fengmiao and inwardly mused, 'Cultivators refine the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, engaging in combat with their bodies covered in this energy. I am different. The Mystic Tortoise cultivates the body, the spirit, and strength—a comprehensive cultivation method. In terms of spiritual energy, I am inferior to him, but my physical body is far more powerful than his.'
This was why Qing Fengmiao had been forced back. Chen Tian's physical body was superior to Qing Fengmiao's, and this initial strength compensated for the disparity in spiritual energy.
Qing Fengmiao still refused to believe it, thinking Chen Tian had merely gotten lucky. He flickered again, instantly appearing before Chen Tian. Chen Tian extended his palm, effortlessly blocking all of Qing Fengmiao's fierce punches.
Chen Tian then clenched his palm into a fist and threw it. Qing Fengmiao was instantly flung away. While being thrown, a voice echoed in Qing Fengmiao's mind, saying, "Remember, cultivators refine the spiritual energy of heaven and earth. In terms of physical prowess, you are no match for him. Do not engage him in areas where you are not proficient."
Qing Fengmiao heeded the voice in his mind, nodded, and stabilized himself in the air, creating distance between himself and Chen Tian.
Faint blue flames flickered on Qing Fengmiao's arm. Seeing this, Chen Tian knew what he intended to do. He no longer wished for close-quarters combat, realizing its disadvantage and intending to use magic to defeat him.
Chen Tian shook his head. "To compete with me in magic is seeking death!"
One must remember that Chen Tian was a divine being, an entity of unparalleled power in the cultivation world, possessing countless techniques, martial arts, and immortal spells. To challenge him in magic was to court death!
As the blue flames appeared on Qing Fengmiao's arm, he swung his arms. Instantly, a blade of fire shot towards Chen Tian. During its approach, the blade of fire transformed into a phantom blue phoenix that charged at Chen Tian.
Magic: Phoenix Shadow Slash!
Chen Tian extended his index finger, straightening it. Starlight power emanated from his finger, and a beam of starlight shot out, colliding directly with the phantom phoenix.
Magic: Starlight Dream!
A massive collision echoed through the air. The two were evenly matched. Qing Fengmiao then spoke, "Starlight spiritual seed? It is indeed a decent spiritual seed, but it is far inferior to my Phoenix spiritual seed."
A colossal phantom phoenix appeared behind Qing Fengmiao. Chen Tian shook his head and said, "Are you so sure I am a Starlight spiritual seed?"
"Furthermore, to me, your so-called phoenix is nothing more than a chick!"
Qing Fengmiao heard this and became enraged, exclaiming, "How dare you insult me!"
The phantom phoenix behind Qing Fengmiao seemed to share his fury. Never before had someone dared to call it a chick. This was a disgrace. It was a lofty phoenix, not to be compared with lowly beings.
Instantly, Qing Fengmiao's aura surged, breaking through to the tenth level of the Virtual God Realm. Chen Tian remained unfazed. "Just an increase of one level? I can still defeat you."
Then, the phantom phoenix behind Qing Fengmiao merged into his body. Qing Fengmiao's entire form was enveloped in blue flames, which flowed and converged into his fists. Phoenix phantoms intertwined around his fists, imbued with terrifying power.
Chen Tian idly picked at his ear and looked at Qing Fengmiao. "This move has some substance. It's likely your most practiced spell."
Spells had proficiency levels, and higher proficiency meant greater power and better execution.
Chen Tian faced Qing Fengmiao. Instantly, Qing Fengmiao unleashed his fists. A blue phoenix phantom shot out, the two phantoms merging together and charging at Chen Tian. Phoenix cries echoed, and phoenix flames blazed across the sky!
Magic: Phoenix Cry Heaven Soaring Strike!
Chen Tian, facing the approaching phoenix phantom, calmly extended his palm, palm facing the phantom. With a forceful opening motion, a dragon's roar resonated for a hundred miles, as if a true dragon had emerged. From Chen Tian's palm shot out a Flood Dragon that charged directly at the phoenix phantom. Upon collision, the phoenix phantom was instantly scattered by the Flood Dragon, which then surged towards Qing Fengmiao.
Qing Fengmiao, seeing the approaching Flood Dragon, was enveloped in black energy. Black energy emanated from his eyes, and he unleashed his fists. With a boom, the Flood Dragon phantom exploded.
Qing Fengmiao's eyes turned completely black, his entire being shrouded in dark energy. A black cloak reappeared behind him. Chen Tian remarked, "So you've finally used the power of the Evil Spirit race, have you? I wonder which Evil General is behind you, but judging by this aura, they are still sealed."
Qing Fengmiao replied, "Boy, you shouldn't concern yourself with that. My master sent me to kill you, so die! I have already used this power. Now it is your time to perish!"
Chen Tian stated, "Do you think the power of the Evil Spirit race can kill me? That Evil General you've prepared underestimates me too much. I am not the same as I was thousands of years ago!"
Chen Tian and Qing Fengmiao's eyes met, and their gazes clashed, creating countless sonic booms.
Both Chen Tian and Qing Fengmiao simultaneously took a step forward, and space exploded. They were invisible, their shadows unseen, their speed at the absolute extreme.