102: Chapter 102 The Struggle for Succession

Facing this exquisite Profound Rank palm technique, a hint of solemnity flashed through Ye Tian's eyes, yet he showed no fear.

He did not use the Overlapping Wave Fist; instead, with a thought, his majestic true essence erupted as he thrust out a finger!

"Star Finger!"

This finger strike was not any Martial Skill he had learned before; it was a Move he had improvised after observing the Star Wall and combining it with his own insights into the rhythms of the stars!

The finger wind solidified, a speck of starlight shining at the fingertip, piercing straight toward the core weakness of the Flowing Cloud Palm!

*Chila!*

When the finger wind collided with the palm shadow, it actually produced the sound of tearing cloth!

Zhao Qianju's ethereal palm shadow was pierced through by the finger strike, and his feminine dark energy was also forcibly dispersed by the extremely masculine finger force!

He let out a muffled groan, his figure staggering back, his face filled with horror!

"How is this possible?!

What kind of finger technique is this?!"

He could not believe that the Flowing Cloud Palm he had painstakingly cultivated was so easily broken by his opponent!

Ye Tian did not answer. Seizing the momentum to pursue, he activated the Blood Shadow Step and instantly closed in on Zhao Qianju.

Alternating between fists, palms, and fingers, his offensive was violent!

Although he had no high-level Martial Skills, he completely suppressed Zhao Qianju by relying on his majestic true essence at the Peak of the third level of the Ningyuan Realm and his powerful Physical Body!

Both shocked and furious, Zhao Qianju pushed the various Martial Skills of the Liuyun Sect to their limits, only to find that the Moves he took pride in were restricted everywhere before Ye Tian, placing him in constant peril!

On the other side, Shi Feng and Leng Yue felt greatly relieved and immediately joined forces to block Mu Sisi, who wanted to take the opportunity to rush toward the Starlight Gate.

Although they didn't have a bad impression of Mu Sisi, no one would back down in the face of a Legacy.

Mu Sisi did not go all out, merely maneuvering with her sword techniques, but her gaze occasionally flickered toward the battle between Ye Tian and Zhao Qianju, a strange light flashing in her eyes.

She discovered that while Ye Tian's combat style seemed simple, every strike pointed directly at vital points.

*Bang!* With a muffled sound, Zhao Qianju suffered a lapse in attention and was struck in the chest by a heavy punch from Ye Tian. His protective true essence vibrated violently, a sweet taste rose in his throat, and he nearly spat out a mouthful of blood!

A trace of fear finally rose in his heart; he knew that if the fight continued, he might very well fall here!

"Bastard! You forced my hand!"

A look of ruthlessness flashed in Zhao Qianju's eyes. He suddenly pulled out a Talisman from his robes and injected true essence into it. The Talisman instantly ignited, transforming into a golden sword light that shot straight toward Ye Tian's heart!

This was a life-saving offensive Talisman with power comparable to a full-strength strike from someone at the Peak of the Ningyuan Realm!

"Brother Ye, watch out!" Shi Feng cried out in alarm.

Ye Tian's pupils constricted. Feeling the fatal threat within that sword light, he did not dare to meet it head-on!

He instantly pushed the Blood Shadow Step to its limit, his figure flashing rapidly to the side!

*Chii!*

The sword light grazed his shoulder, trailing a spray of blood and piercing a small hole through the stone wall behind him that let light through!

Taking this opportunity, Zhao Qianju turned and rushed toward the Starlight Gate!

He no longer cared about grace; he only wanted to be the first to obtain the Legacy!

"Trying to leave?"

Ye Tian's gaze turned cold. The burning pain on his shoulder instead stirred up his anger.

He no longer held back, and the rudimentary Martial Dao Will within his body erupted once more!

An Aura that could destroy all laws instantly enveloped the entire area!

"Slash!"

Pressing his fingers together like a blade, true essence infused with Martial Dao Will condensed into a sharp edge. It arrived later but struck first, slashing straight toward the center of Zhao Qianju's back!

The Legacy!

He would not yield it to anyone. Even if it meant exposing his trump card, the Martial Dao Will, he would seize it!

Zhao Qianju felt a chill down his back. Sensing the threat of death, he was terrified and desperately activated his protective Magic Treasure!

The light of a Jade Talisman lit up, forming a protective barrier.

*Crack!*

The barrier shattered at the sound!

Zhao Qianju suffered a heavy blow and spat out a large mouthful of blood. His body lunged forward, crashing into the stone wall beside the Starlight Gate, where he slumped to the ground, having lost his ability to fight.

The entire area fell silent!

Shi Feng, Leng Yue, and the others were soul-shaken by the sight, their gazes toward Ye Tian filled with awe and respect.

Mu Sisi also stopped her movements, the shock in her beautiful eyes impossible to hide.

Martial Dao Will!

He had actually touched the threshold of Martial Dao Will!

This was a Realm that many True Martial Realm experts had failed to master!

Ye Tian calmed his churning blood and qi. Under the influence of his powerful blood and qi, the wound on his shoulder had already begun to heal.

Without even glancing at the heavily injured Zhao Qianju, his gaze swept over Shi Feng and Leng Yue before finally landing on Mu Sisi.

Shi Feng took a deep breath and said with a bitter smile, "Brother Ye, the Legacy... rightfully belongs to you."

"We of Huangxiang Lou withdraw from the struggle."

Having seen Ye Tian's strike, they knew the gap in strength was too great; fighting for it by force would be meaningless.

On the contrary, offending someone with such immense potential would not be cost-effective.

Merchants were merchants; interests always came first.

Leng Yue also nodded silently.

Mu Sisi gave Ye Tian a deep look. "You have passed the test. Strength is respected."

"The Legacy is yours; I have no objection." She was quite straightforward.

Ye Tian nodded, not making any hypocritical refusals.

He turned and strode toward that starlight portal.

Under everyone's complex gazes, his figure slowly disappeared into the starlight.

The portal did not close, yet not one of Shi Feng's group dared to step forward.

A moment later, the Starlight Gate rippled slightly, and a streak of light flew out, landing in Shi Feng's hand and transforming into several jade bottles.

At the same time, Ye Tian's voice drifted out: "Captain Shi, some Medicinal Pills as thanks for everyone's help along the way."

"This place is not suitable for a long stay. Please, suit yourselves."

Shi Feng gripped the jade bottles, his heart filled with mixed emotions. Finally, with a long sigh, he gave a solemn salute toward the Starlight Gate. "Many thanks, Brother Ye! Take care!"

With that, he, Leng Yue, and the others helped up the half-dead Zhao Qianju and quickly left this place of conflict.

After all, there were many eyes here, and Zhao Qianju was a Liuyun Sect Disciple. If he were to die here and the Liuyun Sect investigated later, they would find it hard to escape involvement.

Mu Sisi also glanced thoughtfully at the portal before quietly departing.

Inside the Starlight Gate, it was not the secret room or hall one might imagine, but an endless Void Realm.

Beneath his feet swirled nebulae, and above his head was a brilliant galaxy. Countless stars flickered, moving slowly along profound trajectories.

This place seemed like a miniature core of the Universe, isolated from everything outside.

Standing alone beneath the starry sky, Ye Tian felt for the first time as tiny as a speck of dust.

Hovering before his eyes was a scroll emitting endless starlight.

On the scroll, four large characters shone brightly: "Star Qi Induction."

Just by standing here, Ye Tian felt the pores all over his body open involuntarily. The Nine Revolutions Purple Heart Art within him began to circulate automatically, greedily absorbing the stellar power in the Void Realm, which was a hundred times denser than outside.

However, this energy was different from ordinary Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi; though vast, it carried a kind of violence.

"Star Qi Induction Art..."

Ye Tian took a deep breath, suppressing the excitement in his heart, and looked at the scroll with burning eyes.

He knew that this was by no means an ordinary Profound Rank Cultivation Technique.

To be able to trigger such a phenomenon and serve as the final Legacy of this ancient Cultivator's Immortal Cave, its rank must be extremely high, likely touching the Earth Rank or even the Heaven Rank!

This would be an important key to his ascent to the Martial Dao Peak!

Then, Ye Tian extended his right hand and slowly reached toward the scroll.

When his fingertip touched that mysterious material, a sudden change occurred!

*Buzz!*