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--- Chapter 259 ---
Han Yuan had never truly unleashed his full potential since arriving at the Dou Qi Continent, not because he didn't want to, but because he aimed to keep a low profile while he was still in a weak phase and avoid attracting too much attention.
As time passed, however, the faction 'Martial Union' he built grew strong and stable enough. So much so that even without his direct oversight, it could become one of the strongest factions on the Dou Qi Continent due to the legacy, innovation, and resources he had contributed to it.
Despite his steadfast choice, Han Yuan was still a young man. No matter how careful he tried to be, there was an undeniable urge within him that craved excitement in battle. After all, he could let loose more in the Dou Qi Continent than he did in the Douluo Continent.
Then, Han Yuan realized that the Clear Sky Ant King's blessing hadn't only granted him supernatural force to adapt but also its pretentious nature, especially in showing off and combat.
Although Han Yuan directed this drive to fight through meditation and, sometimes, sparring with high-ranking Magical Beasts.
However, these encounters never lasted more than five minutes, even when he was holding back. He was never satisfied with this annoying thrill for battle.
But tonight was different!
The brimming anticipation in Han Yuan's heart surged when Han Feng summoned Protector Wu from the Hall of Souls, though he wished he hadn't contacted the Hall of Souls because that would trigger a chain reaction, but it was too late, and this single thought was 'quickly' thrown at the back of his head.
Still, Protector Wu wasn't any opponent; he was an 8-Star Dou Ancestor Expert known for his combat skills.
Unlike people like Old Demon Tiger and Mo Tianxing, who got defeated by Hai Bodong and Queen Medusa, Protector Wu, cultivated by the Hall of Souls, was a genuine Dou Ancestor Expert with an adept mastery of Spatial Power manipulation.
Not to mention, the Hall of Souls is a subordinate power of the Ancient Hun Clan.
"Let's dance," Han Yuan grinned at Protector Wu, his eyes sparkling with excitement.
Protector Wu narrowed his gaze as his figure became enveloped in black mist, making him appear eerie and dangerous, especially with his red eyes glinting from within.
...
Then, they moved!
...
To Protector Wu's surprise, Han Yuan was super fast. Like, super duper fast!
Swoosh!
In an instant, Han Yuan stood before Protector Wu, moving with lightning-like speed as he executed his stunning movement technique, catching him completely off guard.
Flying Thunder God Steps, a Dou Technique born from several techniques Han Yuan learned and merged their essences into one ultimate movement skill.
'This kid!' Protector Wu thought, alarmed.
With a playful smile, Han Yuan raised his index finger and pointed it at him as if he were aiming a gun and said casually, "Finger Spear Gun - Piercing Cannon."
Yet, these words Han Yuan said sound like an awakening call for Protector Wu.
Protector Wu's body jolted as he used Spatial Power to dodge Han Yuan's attack, which burst from the tip of Han Yuan's index finger and surged forward like a silverish-red pillar of Spear Intent.
BOOM!
Although the attack missed, the silverish-red pillar crashed into the inner layer of the Wind and Thunder Fury Flame's tornado, causing a massive explosion that produced a screeching noise.
"Hmm, that was dangerous, jie jie," Protector Wu remarked, surprised by Han Yuan's firepower, his tone cold yet sarcastic. "Kid, you surprised me!"
"But your attack is pointless if it can't hit me!" Protector Wu waved his hand, summoning a massive evil red hand with his Dou Technique that swept through the area.
Han Yuan dodged it easily and retorted, "Heh, I guess that applies to you as well."
"Nonsense!" Protector Wu snorted unhappily, using his Spatial Power to enhance his attack this time.
SHRIEEEEK!
As he saw the ghostly red hand coming for him, Han Yuan realized that this attack would not be as easy to evade as the previous one.
The Flying Thunder God Steps allowed him to move quickly, but without space to traverse, it was 'naturally' limited.
At his current level, Han Yuan couldn't navigate through spatial fabrics and teleport like he did in the Douluo Continent. However, he remained undeterred.
"Dark-attributed Dou Qi enhanced with Soul Force," Han Yuan analyzed with the Eyes of Truth. "While I don't wield Light-attributed Dou Qi, I have Ultimate Lightning."
[Authority of Dream: Purple Silver Grass's Powers]
Han Yuan utilized his Wood (Life) and Lightning-attributed Dou Qi in his Dou Qi cyclone and fused them. A familiar jolt of bioelectricity surged through his veins, causing him to laugh joyfully.
He summoned the Fallen Holy Spear, a life-bound artifact in this world, instead of a spirit bone, and gripped it tightly.
"Heavenly Judgement - Divine Shock!"
Han Yuan's spear radiated with tremendous momentum as he swung it at the incoming ghostly red palm. What followed was an electric shockwave that shook the air and pushed the palm back.
BOOOOOM!!
The two attacks collided, yet neither could overpower the other.
"I-Impossible!" Han Feng, who was watching from the sidelines, could hardly believe his eyes. He knew just how powerful Protector Wu was, and even if the Hall of Souls' Protector was holding back, his 8-Star Dou Ancestor cultivation shouldn't be something Han Yuan could withstand. Yet here was Han Yuan, fearlessly resisting Protector Wu's attack with his spear move.
"Hmph, just a small trick!" Protector Wu dismissed Han Yuan's little stunt, convinced that the kid couldn't last long under his Dou Technique. He infused more Dou Qi into his attack.
BOOM!
Han Yuan grinned, feeling the recoil from Protector Wu's added infusion, but he didn't take a single step back. He absorbed the force, waiting for the perfect moment to let the ghostly red hand win before dodging it by a hair's breadth.
"What?!" Protector Wu was stunned. 'He dodged that by using the gap when my Ghostly Red Palm pushed his spear down?'
"Storm Belt: Gravity Suppression Off!" Han Yuan instantly reappeared above Protector Wu. Before the Protector could react, Han Yuan threw down a punch.
"Heavenly Judgement - Armless Combat: Thunder Fist!"
'How did he get even faster?!' Protector Wu was in disbelief. Han Yuan had already displayed incredible speed, but now he was even faster as his fist connected with Protector Wu's dark robe.
BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANG!
Protector Wu's eyes almost bulged out of their sockets as he groaned slightly from the impact of Han Yuan's punch. Since he didn't know much about Han Yuan, he underestimated him. In that one punch, Protector Wu felt as if a giant ancient beast had rammed into him brutally.
However, it was something he could withstand.
What caused Protector Wu to groan in pain was the fact that Han Yuan's fist was 'perfectly' infused with a unique combination of Wood-Thunder Dou Qi and a hint of Soul Force, which damaged both his body and soul. At first, he didn't notice much, but when the Wood-Thunder Dou Qi began to erode his Dou Qi and ghostly smoke, he realized something was wrong.
But by then, it was too late.
BOOM!
Protector Wu crashed against the stormy layer, experiencing more pain from the Wind and Thunder Fury Flame's destructive shredding force.
"It's not over yet, Old Man!" Han Yuan shouted, refusing to let Protector Wu go.
"Damn it!" Protector Wu exclaimed angrily, cornered by the tornado layer.
Han Yuan chased after Protector Wu, bombarding him with a barrage of attacks, inconsistently thrusting the Fallen Holy Spear, swinging his Storm Belt, or simply punching and kicking the Protector of the Hall of Souls like he was a ragdoll.
Protector Wu was overwhelmed. After all, the way Han Yuan fought was unpredictable and chaotic. Not only were Han Yuan's ranged and long-ranged attacks well-covered, but his fighting style was unlike anything anyone could anticipate, as the tempo is constantly changing.
At some point, Protector Wu realized a horrifying truth. Han Yuan's Dou Qi shows no sign of decline, as if he could recover it while fighting. Even he, 8-Star Dou Ancestor, doesn't have such a ridiculous energy recovery ability to spam Dou Technique like no tomorrow.
"Fuck, what kind of a monster am I fighting?" Protector Wu roared in anger and frustration.
"You forced me to do this, Brat."
"Heaven Devouring Palm!"
"Hmm?" Han Yuan sensed the shift in the surrounding space and then felt a massive force slamming against him, sending him flying.
Puff!
Han Yuan crashed into the Wind and Thunder Fury Flame and coughed up blood.
"Well, that was dirty." He wiped his blood off and looked up, seeing the Protector Wu now shrouded in a much more menacing aura and ghastly black flame.
"So, this is your trump card... Another Heavenly Flame, huh?"
"Ranked 2nd in the Heavenly Flame List..."
"Nihility Devouring Flame!"