I Can Gain One Skill Point Per Second Chapter 681: Tearing Off the Mask, All-Out War Imminent!

"Thank you, Senior Martial Emperor. I don’t even know how to express my gratitude."

Filled with elation, Lin Yi clasped the Martial Emperor’s hand in earnest and spoke:

Senior Martial Emperor, you can likely surmise the standing of my power on our home planet. My proficiencies are all but maxed out, so I neglected to bring any skill source crystals. Why don’t you accompany me back to my planet, and I shall procure some more for you?

These pronouncements from Lin Yi were precisely the words Wujue Dian had been anticipating.

Stifling his internal jubilation, he put forth the idea of journeying to Blue Star, cloaking it under the guise of assisting with the construction of a boundary – an ostensibly noble and fitting reason.

"Oh, Senior Martial Emperor, this is a ’Dimensional Token’ that I chanced upon. Hehe, allow me to inform you, with this artifact, one can freely transport individuals across various dimensions. Even if you were to perpetrate a massacre within the Shadow Devouring clan's galaxy using this item, you could still make your escape."

Engaged in a clandestine battle of wits, both individuals were relentlessly attempting to outmaneuver the other.

Yet, Wujue Dian remained oblivious to this undercurrent.

After summoning his three continent elders to delegate some minor affairs, Wujue Dian made preparations to depart for Blue Star alongside Lin Yi.

Naturally, to prevent Lin Yi from harboring suspicion, Wujue Dian, with an air of assurance, insisted on undertaking the journey solo, thereby avoiding any undue alarm.

As for Lin Yi, he reciprocated the gesture with equal magnanimity:

Given the splendid hospitality extended by Xiang Wuxing, the two women could remain situated here. The Martial Emperor Hall possesses an abundance of other Spirit Awakening Stones. Let them establish their inner court within this domain and pursue their cultivation diligently at this locale.

Regarding Lin Yi’s suggestion, Wujue Dian harbored no misgivings, deeming that Lin Yi placed his trust in Xiang Wuxing.

Little did he comprehend that this specific decision would ultimately lead him toward a calamitous fate.

A heart given in exchange for a heart.

You, Wujue Dian, bestowed upon Lin Yi the magnificent Spirit Awakening Stone; therefore, by natural consequence, I, Lin Yi, would not withhold the invaluable ’Dimensional Token’.

And as soon as a singular spatial ripple shimmered into existence, Lin Yi and Wujue Dian dematerialized in unison, leaving behind not the faintest trace of their presence.

In approximately five minutes, the tableau before them had undergone a complete metamorphosis.

Beneath a sky of ashen white, the terrain was crisscrossed with a dense network of fissures.

A cerulean luminescence coursed thickly through these cracks, resembling the viscous trails left by countless phosphorescent slugs meandering across the planet’s surface.

Upon the devastated ground, accumulated dust lay thickly over the remnants of cities, coalescing into an unending forest punctuated by occasional robust pillars, appearing as pulsating black masses.

The disconcerting vista evoked the image of an animal’s violently throbbing lymph nodes.

An oppressive darkness, unending and profound, held the land captive.

The very atmosphere seemed to be ensnared by this encroaching gloom, acquiring a viscous consistency.

Having successfully navigated the spatial transit, Wujue Dian gazed upon the chilling panorama that lay before him, his consciousness teetering on the brink of paralysis.

What in the world has this youth brought me to?

"Lin Yi, my esteemed friend, is this indeed your homeworld?"

Though bordering on presumption, Wujue Dian found himself compelled to inquire.

This environment is utterly dreadful; can it truly be a place for habitation?

"Is something amiss, esteemed Martial Emperor? Do you find it somewhat desolate, perhaps too dilapidated?"

Upon receiving Lin Yi’s response, Wujue Dian hastened to clarify:

"Not at all, not in the slightest. It is no wonder, my friend Lin Yi, that you could attain such formidable strength in this locale utterly devoid of yang energy..."

Before Wujue Dian could articulate the remainder of his sentence, Lin Yi unleashed the Thunderbolt Flash, subsequently delivering a potent blow directly to Wujue Dian’s chest. The strike caught him entirely unaware, leaving his countenance ashen.

This marked Lin Yi’s inaugural instance of executing a surprise assault.

To underestimate the efficacy of such an action would be unwise, as it felt remarkably gratifying.

"Lin Yi, my friend, what is the meaning of this?"

Wujue Dian’s thoughts were in utter disarray; how could Lin Yi suddenly initiate hostilities following a cordial exchange mere moments prior?

"Heh, you still pose questions? You antiquated fool, are you not cognizant of your own machinations? I have delivered a blow, and you remain oblivious—for whom do you feign ignorance?"

"You harbored curiosity regarding this place, did you not? This desolate expanse is Shadow Devouring Star. Did you not express a desire to explore novel locales? Behold, are you satisfied now?"

Suppressing the tumultuous surge of blood and inner energy, Wujue Dian’s formerly placid smile gradually transmuted into a visage of pure malevolence.

"Heh heh heh, youngling, when precisely did you discern my scheme against you? I had presumed my deception was flawlessly concealed?"

The confrontation with Wujue Dian entailed a grim certainty: only one combatant would emerge victorious.

This particular individual was inexorably destined to be Lin Yi.

Consequently, Lin Yi harbored no intention of concealing his true motives.

"Law skill… Ah, it matters not, you would fail to comprehend even if I elucidated. For my part, I possess the innate capability to perceive the innermost thoughts of others. Your red-haired specter had all its recollections meticulously scrutinized by me during our engagement. It was utterly unforeseen that it would launch an assault upon Dubhe Pavilion, the paramount sanctuary of Xiang Wuxing, solely in pursuit of a transitional Spirit Crystal. Truly, a shocking revelation."

"Regardless, there’s no point in saying more. Since we’re both resorting to trickery, let’s not accuse each other. Let’s just fight; whoever is less skilled can slowly deal with the Shadow Devouring creatures here."

You...!

Wujue Dian could no longer maintain his composure; the pretense of being a good person was futile, and curses erupted from him.

"You insignificant brat! How dare you plot against the Emperor!"

"Perish!"

In his fury, the Martial Emperor unleashed all the Source Power within him, causing the very space around him to warp instantly.

Swiftly, like a phantom, employing an incredibly evasive body technique, he appeared behind Lin Yi. A fist, imbued with the Power of the Primordial, was launched with the intent to utterly crush Lin Yi.

Lin Yi, however, was not one to back down. Having fully awakened his War God potential and elevated the Power of the Primordial to the Harmonization Level through his skills, his individual combat prowess had reached a truly frightening apex.

"Just because you yell louder, you think you’re strong? You’re not a Super Saiyan, are you?"

With both wielding the Power of the Primordial, neither was intimidated by the other.

Fist against fist, the lesser power would undoubtedly be crushed!

Wujue Dian, having occupied the pinnacle of power for millennia, had refined every conceivable ability. Yet, in terms of raw, basic attributes, he still lagged behind Lin Yi.

With the blessings of various law items and the amplification from the "Blessing" skill, Lin Yi’s attributes had ascended to a leading position, rivaling even the strongest individuals on the planet.

When it comes to sheer might, you, Wujue Dian, are simply not adequate!

Boom!

The clash of the Power of the Primordial erupted in devastating shockwaves.

The floor of the already devastated Shadow Devouring Star crumbled on a massive scale.

The Shadow Devouring creatures lurking in the fissures had never witnessed such a terrifying spectacle, fleeing in haste as their habitat disintegrated.

Why choose this location for a battle?

This was Lin Yi’s contingency plan.

Should he underestimate Wujue Dian and find himself unable to secure victory, Lin Yi would simply utilize the 'Dimensional Token' to make his escape.

Among combatants of equal strength, Wujue Dian challenging the entirety of Xiang Wuxing would inevitably lead to but one outcome—his demise!