Planet Pulverizer: A Mortal's Ascent

Chapter 264: Revolve

The moment those words were spoken, Gao Feng, Chi Yang, Bullet, as well as the others beside him fell into a heavy silence.

After a while, Chi Yang finally broke the silence. "We've seen information about Li Pin. He is known for his arrogant and reckless behavior. It's rumored that he offended both Mo Wangqing and Fu Qingtian, which led them to use him as public bait....

"The King of the Century grand battle is of great significance. A powerful yet uncontrollable martial artist introduces too much unpredictability... I once thought this was mere gossip. How could someone of his stature lack such vision? But today, I finally understand...."

Gao Feng, unable to contain himself any longer, released a terrifying surge of qi and blood, reminiscent of a high-tier ferocious beast. "A mere Martial Saint, even if you bear the title of King of the Century, what gives you the audacity to disregard me, a High-Class Astral Cultivator!?"

He bellowed, "You truly deserve to die!"

The violent qi and blood radiating from his surged forth, accompanied by his burning, murderous aura, crashing toward Li Pin like a storm.

As he charged forward, ready to strike, Li Pin felt an inexplicable chill rising within him, as if it could freeze his body solid.

However, before that coldness could fully envelop Li Pin, his blazing qi and blood had already driven it away completely.

Blood-Seething Secret Art!

Under the Blood-Seething Secret Art's enhancement, Li Pin's qi and blood surged past the hundred mark. His once stiff and icy body became vibrant and agile once more.

Li Pin laughed heartily, his powerful mental spirit, resonating with his qi and blood, merged into one. "Come, High-Class Astral Cultivator!"

As the two fused, his qi and blood was amplified by his mental spirit attributes. In terms of numerical value alone, it reached a level nearly comparable to the peak of an Ordinary Astral Cultivator.

"Great timing!"

Channeling immense strength far beyond any Martial Saint, Li Pin condensed his Lifeform Force Field and unleashed it with the technique of Lunar Youying.

Gao Feng was charging forward like a meteor when he suddenly felt the air before him solidify. It was as if he had slammed into a thick wall.

"This is the power you pride yourself on, thinking it can withstand a High-Class Astral Cultivator!?" Gao Feng growled. "I admit, this kind of power is difficult for any Astral Cultivator to counter, but if you think you can stand against me with this, you're gravely mistaken!"

In the next moment, an invisible force seeped from deep within Gao Feng, and his entire being began to glow as if he had transformed into a light source.

The power he exuded transcended mere qi and blood. It seemingly took on a new form, one more intense, more violent, and more destructive.

With this surge in power, he tightly gripped his battle axe, over 1.4 meters long, and swung it fiercely. "Because you have no idea how terrifying the Astral Palace of an Astral Cultivator truly is to Martial Saints."

Rumble, rumble!

The air shook!

A visible wave of white ripples erupted as Gao Feng's axe struck down, as if breaking through a thick wall or tearing apart a barrier.

The absolute advantages a High-Class Astral Cultivator held over a Martial Saint were perfectly displayed at this moment. With devastating force, Gao Feng nearly shattered the Lifeform Force Field Li Pin had condensed.

The massive axe followed through, cutting into the solidified space Lunar Youying created with unstoppable force and obliterating that space in less than half a second.

"Die!"

Bang!

The explosive force erupted from the shattered Lifeform Force Field.

Centered on the area between Li Pin and Gao Feng, who stood less than two meters apart, a hurricane-like force violently tore apart everything in its vicinity, shredding trees and grass into shreds.

Even the topsoil was violently upheaved and shattered, transforming into countless soil particles that were swept up by the raging hurricane and scattered in all directions.

Amidst this cataclysmic force, Li Pin's form became like a Kunpeng riding the wind, propelled backward by the explosive impact and appearing dozens of meters away in the blink of an eye.

He glanced at the hand he had used to cast Lunar Youying. It was now marked with deep cuts that exposed the bone.

Those injuries stemmed from the sharpness of Gao Feng's ax, which had shattered both the Lifeform Force Field and the Lunar Youying, penetrating deep into his arm.

If he hadn't retreated at the first chance, he would have suffered more than just cuts. His entire arm could have been crushed into a mist of blood by the ferocity of the axe strike.

"As I thought, the Lifeform Force Field alone cannot contend with a High-Class Astral Cultivator!"

At best, it allowed him the qualification to participate in a High-Class Astral Cultivator's battle, ensuring he wouldn't be killed from the very first exchange unless the opponent was fully armed.

"Why are you running? I preferred your earlier defiance to your hasty retreat!"

Gao Feng looked at the trace of blood on his axe. Casually flicking it, his eyes gleaming with a feral intensity. "Come on, let's continue! After all... do you really think you can escape before me?"

Li Pin met Gao Feng's gaze with no trace of fear on his face. "You should have aimed for my head."

Having experienced the full might of a High-Class Astral Cultivator activating their Astral Palace divine abilities, he knew he couldn't rely solely on the Lifeform Force Field to gauge Gao Feng's strength any longer.

Suddenly, Chi Yang and the others felt a change in Li Pin. They weren't sure whether it was their imagination or not, but they felt the aura reminiscent of a Master Astral Cultivator surrounding Li Pin becoming increasingly distinct.

No, it wasn't an exact match to that of a Master Astral Cultivator. Compared to the Master Astral Cultivator merging his will with the Atomic Will, it looked more like Li Pin was merging himself with the world and the planet.

In essence, he was considerably weaker than a Master Astral Cultivator, but since they operated on different scales, even the most technologically advanced artificial metals couldn't rival the spiritual impact of a majestic mountain.[1]

"You're still being stubborn, aren't you?" Gao Feng sneered. "What you just did was impressive, truly worthy of the title 'King of the Century.' No, with that secret art, you surpass all previous Kings of the Century! Even among Astral Cultivators, none could subdue you! I have been hesitating whether or not to give you another chance. But now it seems that's unnecessary."

The killing intent in his eyes grew more intense and frenzied. As a member of the Divine Adoration Sect special operations team, the pernicious aura he had accumulated from countless murders over the years transformed him into a fierce deity. "Because I believe that someone like you, if not utterly silenced, will never grasp the respect owed to a High-Class Astral Cultivator!"

Rumble!

The ground beneath Gao Feng collapsed as if struck by a cannonball.

As dirt flew everywhere, he charged forward like a terrifying demon, his battle axe swirling with a dreadful aura, threatening to overturn the space where Li Pin stood.

Faced with this axe strike, Li Pin's response mirrored his previous move.

Once again, he activated the Lifeform Force Field and unleashed a punch using the Lunar Youying technique.

"Is that all you've got?!" Gao Feng declared, lifting his axe upward. "Then I can announce your sentence..."

Crackle!

At the moment Li Pin unleashed his Lifeform Force Field and launched his attack, a flicker of lightning danced along his arm. Simultaneously, a dazzling streak of lightning cut through the dark clouds, accompanied by a thunderous roar that reverberated through the heavens and earth.

Rumble!

Gao Feng had been holding his axe high when the raging thunder struck. At that moment, he vaguely sensed that his target wasn't a person anymore, but rather... this very world itself! The planet beneath his feet!

It was as if... some sort of force field emanated from the planetary movements!

Before he could fully shake off this hallucination, the heavens... crumbled.

As the radiant lightning descended, the entire sky seemingly collapsed.

At that moment, dazed and confused, Gao Feng sensed the force of a planet violently slamming into his body.

In an instant, the Lifeform Force Field he could easily shatter moments ago was amplified dozens, if not hundreds of times, rolling over him with an unstoppable, terrifying power.

That strength, nearly beyond what a mere flesh-and-blood body could resist, pressed against every organ, every acupuncture point, every bone, and every nerve in his body.

The once fiery and menacing Gao Feng suddenly jolted in panic. "What's happening?!"

The Lifeform Force Field!? What's happening?! Wasn't it so easy to crush earlier? How could it have suddenly grown so strong?! It's actually suppressing and binding me!

Li Pin remained calm. The sensation of merging with the world and the celestial body had become increasingly prominent. He even extended his hands, quietly sensing something.

Invisible lightning danced and flickered across his palms, filled with a kind of shock and strangeness that words couldn't convey.

"Impossible! How could a High-Class Astral Cultivator like me be suppressed by a mere Martial Saint?!" Gao Feng roared.

The power bursting forth from his Astral Palace grew increasingly brilliant and dazzling. Under the pervasive starlight, he let out a long howl. His Vitality, Qi, and Spirit surged to unprecedented heights.

With a powerful stride, he raised his battle axe high, resembling a war god ready to battle the heavens and earth, and swung it down toward Li Pin, who stood just within reach. "Death sentence!"

Rumble, rumble!

An even more dazzling burst of spark erupted from Li Pin's body.

At the same time, thunder roared from the heavens once again as a lightning bolt ripped through the air, illuminating the downpour. The bolt of lightning struck a tree just a few dozen meters away from them, sendling dazzling sparks flying. Nôv(el)B\\jnn

At the instant the lightning descended, the power of the force field binding Gao Feng intensified.

Struggling to move, Gao Feng heard a clear voice from within him....

Crack!

That was... the sound of his bones being crushed.

Gao Feng's pupils dilated.

A sense of fear began to spread across his face. "How is this possible... I'm a High-Class Astral Cultivator... how could this power...."

However, he seemingly realized something and struggled to look up at the sky, his eyes filled with unprecedented horror.

"No... I'm not fighting against the power of a Martial Saint... but rather..."

The world!

Li Pin gazed at Gao Feng, whose eyes brimmed with fear, and softly spoke. "This is the first time I'm using this power, so I'm not very adept yet. If... I fail to leave you with a whole corpse, please forgive me."

"Now, let the planet..."

He adjusted his outstretched hands slightly.

"Revolve."

1. This phrase highlights the idea there is something unique about nature that humans, or Master Astral Cultivators, cannot fully replicate. ☜