Immediately, Kai mobilized the spiritual energy swirling within his body, and a fierce momentum burst forth like a tempest.

In his hand manifested a long sword, a peerless spiritual weapon radiating cold light.

Though born in a second-rate sect and only at the Tribulation Transcendence realm, Kai's mastery of spiritual martial arts was extraordinary.

This dedication reflected just how prized he was by Wisteria Cloud Valley, a sect investing all hopes upon him.

"Ethan, remember this—many years ago, I should have defeated you."

"Your survival until now is merely fortune."

"But today, I will prove my worth by crushing you."

"And your defeat will spread throughout the southern border of Skyreach Territory."

"The Azure Origin Dao Sect's power will be exposed as depleted, and the four great sects will finally change their places!"

Arrogance dripped clearly from Kai's voice as a primal sword intent erupted around him.

The sword energy surged like a frictionless storm, almost at perfection.

It shimmered with the aura of an emerging realm—an intent transforming into a domain.

Ethan observed quietly, shaking his head with a hint of pity.

Pure Spirit Body did not equate to true genius.

Kai's swift cultivation speed was a hallmark of the Pure Spirit Body, granting rapid rises that were somewhat inevitable.

Even a dog with a Pure Spirit Body could reach Tribulation Transcendence in thirty years.

Kai's sword intent at peak Tribulation Transcendence rivaled Seraphina, yet his true grasp and talent remained insufficient.

Such hubris was nothing but youthful ignorance.

"With a single sword, I will defeat you!"

Kai vanished in an instant, reappearing mere breaths away from Ethan.

"Spiritual Technique: Pure Origin Sword!"

He poured spiritual energy into the blade, and a circle of cyan sword shadows blossomed like a lotus in bloom.

In the next moment, Kai's sword swung fiercely.

The green sword shadows twirled, casting a shimmering, rainbow-like streak of sword energy slicing toward Ethan's neck.

"It's over, Ethan!"

Kai's voice was cold, unwavering.

Below the Mahayana realm, he claimed invincible supremacy, his sword his ultimate trump.

Without the realm suppression, Kai's defeat was assured.

But if Ethan matched realms with Kai, victory would belong to him.

"Too weak."

"Too weak."

Ethan shook his head, disappointment creasing his features.

To him, Kai's swordplay crawled like a slow tortoise.

Both sword intent and energy were pitifully weak.

Suddenly, Ethan vanished from his spot.

His speed surged, swift and deadly.

Even harnessing less than 1% of his strength, he moved with ghostlike stealth.

Kai couldn't comprehend Ethan's shifting shadows.

Obsidian Howl barely glimpsed a faint blur.

"It's over!"

Ethan's voice echoed softly like a deadly whisper in the tumult.

Kai froze, sword still raised.

His pupils dilated with terror.

Ethan appeared behind him in an instant, gripping Kai's head between his hands.

Kai's scalp tingled numb.

Boldly moving was impossible.

"With such strength, you dare shout in the Blood Tavern?" Ethan's voice was an icy gale.

"Kai!" Obsidian Howl's face paled in shock.

He quickly raised pleading hands.

"It's my disciple's fault. I have offended many here, please spare him."

"You may avoid sin in life, but death sins cannot be escaped."

"Your Pure Spirit Body will be destroyed."

Ethan's face remained expressionless, voice devoid of emotion.

"You are not worthy to destroy my Pure Spirit Body!"

Kai's desperation exploded.

A furious scream erupted, and spiritual energy surged violently.

"Lock!"

Ethan's mind pulsed, power blocking Kai's meridians instantly.

Hands and feet weakened, muscles betraying his will.

"Swallow!"

A black vortex formed in Ethan's palm.

The unstoppable power of devouring activated.

Kai felt his Pure Spirit Body withering, dissolved piece by agonizing piece.

Pain and powerlessness crushed him.

His eyes bloomed wide, tears mingling with blood as despair engulfed him.

Only now did he comprehend true power.

Before an invincible giant, he was but a fragile ant.

Kai thrashed violently, spewing blood from every orifice.

His fists, once fierce, now flailed limply.

Tears flowed unrestrained like those of a child robbed of their most precious toy.

Yet even pain and despair could not erase Kai's fierce character.

"Ethan!"

His voice cracked with fury.

"If you destroy my Pure Spirit Body, I swear..."

"I will kill you someday."

"I will destroy your entire family."

"I will tear down your Azure Origin Dao Sect!"

With that cry, Ethan's devouring power intensified.

"Ahhhhh~!"

"Let me go! Don't destroy my Pure Spirit Body!"

Kai's scream rose desperate and frantic.

Blood and tears stained his pallid face, a shattered portrait of misery.

"Master, help me!"

Kai's gaze locked onto Obsidian Howl.

The elder's eyes burned with helpless rage.

He roared.

"Ethan, stop!"

Ethan turned his gaze briefly toward Obsidian Howl, silent and dismissive.

His fingers clenched, continuing the devouring, absorbing Kai's spiritual body and the pure spiritual energy cultivated over years.

Though Ethan did not require spiritual energy himself, Onyx Orchid—his mask—benefited from any nourishment.

Obsidian Howl's fists clenched tightly.

Around him, everyone was a master in the Mahayana realm.

Kai's suffering tattered Obsidian Howl's heart.

But he was powerless.

No one here could match Ethan's overwhelming strength.

Yet he could not watch his disciple's pure spirit body destroyed.

This collapse would doom Kai's future, no longer able to contend with the top geniuses of the Skyreach Territory.

More so, the Pure Spirit Body was the source of all spiritual cultivation.

Its destruction could threaten Kai's very life.

Trained and cherished for years, Kai was the hope of Wisteria Cloud Valley.

Unable to contain his anguish, Obsidian Howl surged forward toward Ethan.

Though the Blood Tavern's power was great, Noble Sun City forbade killing within its walls.

Would Ethan dare ignore this and forcibly kill Kai?

Fame—even the City Lord's Mansion—would not tolerate such chaos.

Besides, the Blood Tavern's Guardian would never permit his tavern members to commit murder arbitrarily.

"Ethan, let go of Kai!"

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