Chen Tian looked at the duo blocking his path. Everyone present could see their identities and chose not to intervene or object, eager to witness Chen Tian's skills. After all, they all desired the sword he possessed. The Black and White Fiends, seeing Chen Tian's nonchalant demeanor, immediately attacked with brute force. In their eyes, there was no room for negotiation. Chen Tian's earlier silence signified their need to seize the sword by force. Their fists shot out, aiming to crush Chen Tian from both sides, each punch imbued with power capable of pulverizing a mountain.
As their fists closed in, Chen Tian extended his arms, palms open, and firmly grasped their clenched fists. He sneered, "Is this all you've got? It's not enough."
"Brat, don't get cocky."
The Black and White Fiends were stunned that Chen Tian could so easily resist their combined assault. They intensified their strength, but Chen Tian's expression remained calm. With a powerful sweep of his arms, he sent them flying. In Chen Tian's grip, they were like lambs awaiting slaughter. He remained where he stood, unmoved, astonishing the onlookers. The boy before them was incredibly strong.
They were the Black and White Fiends! Countless cultivators had fallen to them. Their notorious reputation was forged through bloodshed, and their strength was undeniable. Yet, this boy had subdued them effortlessly. Disbelieving, Chen Tian and the Black and White Fiends exchanged glances. The Fiends felt utterly humiliated, being overpowered by a single opponent while fighting two-on-one. Could this kid really be that strong?
The Black and White Fiends exchanged looks and nodded in silent communication. Chen Tian watched them, unconcerned by their exchange. He wouldn't stop them. For third-realm cultivators to attempt to kill him and steal his possessions – that depended on whether they had the capability. The Black and White Fiends advanced, their figures splitting into countless afterimages. Together, they generated over a hundred silhouettes, each possessing the exact same aura as their originals, making it impossible to discern the true bodies.
Chen Tian's eyes flashed with light. To him, these illusions were all tinged with faint black and white energy. These were formed by the fusion of the Black and White Fiends' essences, making them eerily similar to the originals. Black and white, the embodiment of yin and yang, represented a subtle form of yin-yang energy, unpredictable and elusive, a dance between illusion and reality.
To Chen Tian, these tactics were useless; they couldn't deceive him. While they might fool other cultivators, Chen Tian paid no heed to the phantom attacks. Instead, he unleashed two rapid palm strikes behind him. *Bang! Bang!* Two figures recoiled. The Black and White Fiends stared at Chen Tian, their eyes wide with shock. How had Chen Tian pinpointed their true forms and even anticipated their attacks?
They had believed that even cultivators of the same realm wouldn't be able to detect their move. Could this kid have cultivated some kind of eye technique?
The thought ignited a flicker of greed in their eyes. Eye techniques were rare cultivation methods throughout the myriad realms. They were now convinced Chen Tian possessed such a skill, otherwise, how could he have seen through their trick?
If only they knew Chen Tian hadn't cultivated an eye technique but had simply used his keen perception to locate them, they might have despaired. Chen Tian's eyes, having merged with the Divine Eyes, were not precisely Divine Eyes but possessed abilities far exceeding ordinary ones, even those of Divine Eyes.
However, Chen Tian couldn't fully unlock his eyes' potential yet. According to the system, his strength was sealed. He could only unseal it by traveling to the myriad realms, and even then, it required a specific method to be utilized.
Chen Tian found the situation exasperating. If his strength wasn't restricted, he would have dealt with the Evil Spirit Race and journeyed to the myriad realms long ago. But the system was an obstacle, and Chen Tian could do nothing about it.
Chen Tian complimented them, "A decent move. It's a pity it's useless against me. Against others, it might have an element of surprise."
"Brat, don't be arrogant. Our brothers haven't even shown our full strength yet."
"That's right, kid. This will be your doom."
The Black and White Fiends interpreted Chen Tian's praise as mockery, infuriating them. Their already fiery tempers flared, fueled by Chen Tian's continued taunts. They couldn't contain their rage any longer.
"Patience is a virtue, but this is too much!"
The Black and White Fiends' bodies trembled. The one on the left wore black armor, the one on the right wore white. Auras of black and white enveloped them, merging into an even more formidable presence. This aura approached the fourth realm and even touched upon the fifth. Chen Tian observed them, recognizing them as prodigies who had comprehended the complete form of yin-yang power, albeit in its nascent stage. With further refinement, their combined might could shatter the heavens.
Yin-yang power, one of the most potent forces beneath the Heavenly Dao, possessed the ability to reverse life and death, even granting immortality. Legend had it that the immortal races maintained their existence through yin-yang power, provided the Heavenly Dao remained intact. If the Heavenly Dao were to perish and its laws vanish, even the immortals would succumb without the support of these laws.
No one in the world could achieve true immortality, except perhaps one: Long Yun's Demon Body.
The Black and White Fiends unleashed their full power, unwilling to be careless against Chen Tian. They activated their full might, black and white energy swirling around them, their armor radiating intermingled black and white light. Their figures transformed into two streaks of light, one black and one white, streaking towards Chen Tian. Chen Tian raised his arm, his palm gently opening. His eyes widened, and a wave of energy emanated from his palm, expanding outwards. Chen Tian hadn't even used one percent of his strength; he had his own agenda.
The black and white light was met by the expanding waves of energy. As the two clashed, the black and white light continued to advance. At first glance, it seemed Chen Tian was at a disadvantage, but in reality, he held the upper hand.
A massive explosion erupted, and two figures were flung out from the blast. Blood trickled from the corners of the Black and White Fiends' mouths, their auras unstable. They had sustained minor injuries in the collision. It was fortunate they weren't severely wounded, thanks to Chen Tian holding back. If Chen Tian had unleashed his full power, the Black and White Fiends would have been instantly annihilated.
"How is this guy so strong!"
The Black and White Fiends were at a loss. They had already offended him, and he wouldn't let them go. Seeing Chen Tian's demeanor, it was as if he hadn't even tried, while they had exerted their full strength. His gaze seemed to dismiss them entirely.
It was as if they were mere ants, easily crushed, yet he chose not to.
It was a game to him.
"Big Brother, should we use that move?"
"Are you sure? That move has severe after-effects. We are still being hunted by enemies."
"Big Brother, do you think this opponent will let us go? Even if we get that sword, these wolves won't let us off afterwards."
"They are just using us as a test. They will eventually need to use that move."
"Alright, let's do it."
A mere exchange of glances between the Black and White Fiends, and they looked at each other. Facing each other, they extended their arms, palms touching. Waves of energy intertwined, forming a black and white vortex that engulfed the Black and White Fiends.
The black and white vortex whipped up a gale, shattering the ground, felling trees, and darkening the sky. From the center of the vortex, a voice echoed: 'Fuse!'
Chen Tian watched the Black and White Fiends' actions without intervening. He murmured, "The fusion of black and white energy temporarily forming yin-yang power?"
"I must say, you two are truly monstrous."
Chen Tian felt like he had struck gold. The black and white vortex dissipated, and the world returned to normal. A single figure stood before Chen Tian.
It was one person. Originally, the Black and White Fiends were two individuals, but now they had merged into one.
It was a youth with markings on both cheeks. The left cheek bore a black mark, the right a white one. His hair was a mix of black and white. Otherwise, he looked like any normal youth. His eyes were black on the left and white on the right. His body was entwined with yin-yang power, each side occupying half.
"Many people believe the Black and White Fiends are two individuals, but in reality, they are just one. Kid, you've forced me to reveal my true form. Prepare to die."
The Black and White Fiends' eyes snapped open, and the yin-yang domain they had formed began to extend towards Chen Tian. Five-elemental domains appeared behind Chen Tian. The collision of the five elements and yin-yang immediately sparked a fierce battle between the two domains, each vying for dominance.
Chen Tian's five-elemental power was a domain formed by the fusion of five elements, while the yin-yang power was comprised of two energies. In terms of raw energy, Chen Tian had an advantage over the Black and White Fiends. However, in terms of quality, yin-yang power was superior.
Yin-yang transcended the five elements. Chen Tian managed to achieve parity because his mastery of the five-elemental domain was far greater than the Black and White Fiends' mastery of yin-yang.
One of Chen Tian's abilities was: Energy Mastery.
This mastery was absolute. When using any energy, not a single trace of it would leak out, and the energy's purity was complete.
Any energy used would typically result in a slight leakage or insufficient control, weakening its power. Chen Tian experienced no such consequences; his energy mastery was absolute.
Seeing Chen Tian effortlessly contend with his yin-yang domain, the Black and White Fiends' evaluation of him soared.