System's Super Sect Chapter 974 917: Yun Liao’s All-Out Battle

Finally, it has begun!

All eyes fixed upon Yun Liao and Wu Yan, the anticipation that had been simmering since their entrance into the Celestial Gate finally erupted, accompanied by a surge of cheers and shouts.

It felt as if mountains were calling and seas were roaring.

One combatant hailed from the Immortal Sect, an arrogant prodigy who confidently declared their intention to claim the top position on the Seven Domains Celestial Ascension Ranking's Red Domain.

The other was a legendary demonic figure from the Red Domain, a disciple of the eminent Earth Unrestricted Upper Realm expert, Bai Yan Ke, from the Primordial Yang Domain. He was Bai Yan Ke's final student, having received his true teachings.

Who among these two formidable talents would emerge victorious?

This question hung in the air, fueling the fervent anticipation of everyone present.

Wu Yan was a known quantity to many. Despite being blind, he had become the final disciple of a renowned Earth Unrestricted Upper Realm expert and had entered the Middle Realm of Mountain Suppression five years prior. On the very day of his entry, he had vanquished a powerful opponent from the Upper Realm of Mountain Suppression. For the subsequent five years, he had roamed extensively with Bai Yan Ke, confronting and defeating numerous Upper Realm adversaries, leaving few with the strength to oppose him.

Such prowess certainly placed him among the top ten contenders in the Red Domain, with the potential to vie for the first rank.

In contrast, Yun Liao remained an enigma. All that was known was that he did not cultivate Meridian Gate techniques but wielded magic. He eschewed Vein Techniques, instead employing unheard-of magical powers. His strength was sufficient to defeat Ji Daoshi, and ordinary top-tier geniuses of the Middle Realm of Mountain Suppression were no match for him. Beyond this, little else was understood.

Consequently, even some Earth Unrestricted Middle Realm experts were uncertain about the ultimate outcome of the duel.

As Yun Liao and Wu Yan, among the ten selected combatants, made their way to the Stone Forest Battlefield, Wu Yan spoke with a measured tone, "Yun Liao, my Spirit Body differs from those five, having attained the Great Success Realm. Can your magic truly restrain me?"

Yun Liao found Wu Yan's pre-battle revelation of his capabilities peculiar but responded, "There is only one way to find out."

With that, Yun Liao took his position within the Stone Forest Battlefield.

The other five, including Wu Yan, entered simultaneously and proceeded to the opposite end of the battlefield, stopping ten feet away from Yun Liao. After the four from the Heaven-Defying Sect secured their positions, Wu Yan slowly extended his right hand, raised it, and then clenched the air, opening his Meridian Gate.

Bang—

Three golden Meridian Gates shimmered, and soon after, the resplendent golden Mountain-Suppressing Armor materialized around him.

"Unleash your magic now." Wu Yan did not wait for the call to commence from the Earth Unrestricted experts observing from outside the protective barrier. He stamped his foot firmly, standing unmoving like a mountain, awaiting Yun Liao's initial move.

Concurrently, the four individuals positioned behind Wu Yan also opened their Meridian Gates, forming two columns flanking him. The leader then placed a hand on the back of the person ahead, sequentially activating Meridian Gates, thus swiftly establishing a Vein Array.

The instant the Meridian Gates were synchronized, the Mountain-Suppressing Armor of all four encased their bodies, radiating a brilliant golden aura.

Indeed, as Wu Yan had previously stated, his Spirit Body had achieved the Great Success Realm.

The four accompanying him had also cultivated their Spirit Bodies to the Great Success Realm.

They were vastly superior to Lei Shi and his companions from their earlier encounter!

Observing this display, Yun Liao offered a slight smile, his magic wand appearing instantly in his grasp. "Then allow me to demonstrate extreme pressure upon you."

Following his declaration, the incantation began.

A short while later, the chanting concluded.

An overwhelming pressure descended like a torrential downpour, bearing down upon the five opponents, forcing their bodies lower and sinking their feet into the ground.

However, Wu Yan and his allies did not become instantly helpless, nor did they turn into defenseless prey like Lei Shi had.

"Intriguing, is this the might of magic?" Wu Yan took a step forward, then another, slowly raising his hand to feel the ambient pressure, a satisfied smirk gracing his lips. "But if this is all you possess, your magic has little true effect on me; it merely impedes my movement. While outside the barrier, I could not discern the full strength of your Spirit Body, but now I perceive it clearly—it is quite feeble. It seems you did not ascend further on the Wind and Cloud Platform to evade the blockade of Extreme Heaven Sealing Heart, but rather because you were incapable of advancing. With such a Spirit Body, a few well-placed punches from me would likely be unbearable, wouldn't they?"

"You may lack sight, but your perception surpasses that of many who possess it." Yun Liao was genuinely surprised that Wu Yan had so swiftly discerned his vulnerability, marking him as the first to uncover a mage's inherent weakness.

The Sect Leader, however, had already informed him of this vulnerability.

Consequently, he had long since made amends for this deficiency.

Yun Liao had only just praised him when Wu Yan, under intense pressure, suddenly lunged forward, shouting, "Then devour my fist!"

Although the immense pressure didn't permit Wu Yan's movements to be lightning-fast, he still managed an extraordinary pace. Covering ten yards took merely a few breaths, prompting Yun Liao to cease exerting the pressure.

Given that the extreme pressure hadn't hindered Wu Yan's advance, dwelling on the use of spiritual power for such pressure became pointless. Wu Yan wasn't a rudimentary Earth Mage; continuous use of Earth Magic was unnecessary.

As the crushing pressure vanished, Wu Yan and his allies erupted in cheers. Wu Yan guffawed, "So this is the extent of your magic? It's potent, but its flaw is laughably apparent. A superior Spirit Body, and I'll escape your reach?"

Boom!

With his declaration, Wu Yan's fist connected squarely where Yun Liao had stood, obliterating the ground within a ten-foot radius with the sheer impact. From a distance, it was a spectacle of utter devastation.