Chapter 2151: Song of the Moon Part 5
The spectators froze in horror.
The intensity of this battle rivaled that of Meng Jianyuan's fight against Long Huolie!
The air trembled under the sheer force of Dian Jiuzhi's power, his golden aura warping the space around him like a star on the brink of collapse. His killing intent burned like wildfire, seeping into the bones of everyone present. The temperature dropped, but it wasn't from fear—it was from the suffocating pressure of his unrestrained power.
Even the Divine Regents, who had remained composed throughout the entire battle, visibly tensed.
"He's completely lost control," murmured the Boundless Divine Regent, his brows deeply furrowed, his expression unreadable.
On the Eternal Night side, one of the elders finally broke his silence, his voice rising in panic. "This… this... stop this... Stop this match! " His eyes were locked on Dian Jiuzhi's golden silhouette, barreling toward Shen Wuyi like divine retribution incarnate.
Dian Jiuzhi wasn't just trying to win anymore.
He was trying to kill her.
Above the battlefield, Shen Wuyi's exhausted form barely remained afloat.
Her limbs screamed in agony, refusing to obey. Her vision wavered, the edges darkening, the world blurring—
But still, she could see him.
A golden comet of destruction, hurtling straight toward her.
A monstrous claw, forged from the rage of the heavens, poised to tear her apart.
Her breath hitched. But even as exhaustion threatened to consume her, she did not hesitate.
Blood spilled from her lips, the taste of iron thick on her tongue. With the last vestiges of her strength, she spat out a mouthful onto the blade in her grasp.
The moment her blood touched the sword—
"SCREEEEECH!!!!"
The blade trembled violently, roaring to life with divine power!
The Purple Pylon Divine Domain, which had begun to collapse under her exhaustion, stabilized in an instant.
The moon in the sky burned brighter, as if awakened by the blood sacrifice. The domain's power surged, enveloping her once more, amplifying her strength beyond its limits.
The blade in her hands pulsed, responding to her will.
Shen Wuyi's gaze sharpened. Her body, wracked with pain, refused to falter.
With one last breath—
She shot downward.
A streak of purple light against the golden inferno racing toward her.
"BOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMM!!"
The battlefield erupted into pure devastation—shattered space and ruptured void, consumed by the unrelenting collision of absolute power!
Dian Jiuzhi ascended like divine wrath incarnate, his golden palm mutating into a monstrous claw of pure destruction. His very presence twisted the sky, warping the battlefield as his aura surged beyond its limits.
"ROOOOOOAAAARRRRR!!!"
A bestial roar erupted from his throat—no longer the voice of a man, but that of a feral beast. His monstrous golden claw, pulsing with unfathomable power, tore through the void, clashing against Shen Wuyi's sword of divine moonlight.
Gone was his gentleness.
Gone was his smile.
Gone was the façade he wore before the world.
What remained was nothing but a beast.
Dian Jiuzhi, the man—in this moment, no longer existed.
In the distance, the gathered Gods observed the battle with solemn eyes, their divine sight piercing through the chaos.
"The vein… has completely taken control of him," one murmured, his voice heavy with realization.
The truth was undeniable. This was no longer Dian Jiuzhi fighting Shen Wuyi—this was the Divine Vein of Great Rage itself!
Unrestrained.
Uncontrollable.
Unforgiving.
The golden claw of madness tore through the battlefield with terrifying force, while the sword of divine moonlight fought to keep its radiance alive. The very sky trembled as primal destruction clashed against celestial divinity!
"BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOMMMMMM!!!!"
A shockwave rippled through the heavens, tearing the remnants of the battlefield apart. Space cracked, fragmented, and collapsed, as the overwhelming might of both combatants devoured the land itself!
"In the end... he lost control of it, huh," the Abyssal Monarch murmured softly, his gaze locked onto the battlefield. His tone was neither surprised nor disappointed—merely indifferent, as though he had expected this outcome from the very beginning.
As the sole possessor of the Physique of Great Rage and the creator of the Rage God Race, he understood its depths better than anyone. Unlike Dian Jiuzhi, he would never lose himself to the power. His control was absolute. The physique, despite its wild and explosive nature, was nothing more than an extension of his will.
But Dian Jiuzhi?
Dian Jiuzhi was different.
He did not possess the full physique—only a single vein of the Great Rage, a mere fragment of the true power. Yet even this tiny mark, this insignificant trace of ancient power, carried a force that exceeded his ability to control once fully awakened.
Power beyond one's ability to wield is nothing more than a double-edged blade.
When tamed, it granted unparalleled might—but if one dared to wield it beyond their limits, it would devour them just as mercilessly as it did their enemies.
And now, Dian Jiuzhi had crossed that threshold.
"ROOOAAAAARRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!!!"
A bestial howl erupted from Dian Jiuzhi, shaking the heavens and earth alike.
No—it was not his voice.
It was the voice of the vein itself!
The ancient power within him had fully awakened, overriding his mind, body, and soul. He was no longer Dian Jiuzhi, Divine Son of Boundless Divine Kingdom—he was nothing but a vessel for the rage that now consumed him.
The battlefield trembled under the weight of his power as his monstrous golden claw slashed against Shen Wuyi's radiant purple blade.
BOOOOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!!!
A divine explosion erupted between them, tearing space asunder. Ripples of energy devoured the battlefield, sending debris flying into the sky like stars scattered across the void.
From the spectator stands, the Gods, Divine Regents, and High Priests watched in tense silence. None of them spoke, but the weight of their thoughts was visible in their expressions.
"If he continues like this, he will destroy himself... No! It's both of them!"
One body, mind and soul is being consumed by nothing but rage! It will eat him up until there is nothing left! another have continuously spewing out her Bloodd Essence to keep up with the raging monster in front of her! She too would have nothing left it this continue!
At that moment, Dian Jiuzhi's golden claw and Shen Wuyi's purple sword met once more, and the battlefield was engulfed in chaos.
"BOOOOOOOOOMMMMMM!!!!!"
A deafening explosion erupted across the battlefield.
"ROOOOAAAAARRRR!!!!"
Dian Jiuzhi's transformation was accelerating at an alarming rate. No longer was it just his hand—his entire body was now mutating, shifting under the influence of the awakened Vein of Great Rage.
Ancient patterns and veins of gold expanded across his flesh, glowing like molten fire. His skin cracked apart as scales, thick and impenetrable, burst forth to replace it. His once-human pupils contracted into narrow draconic slits, and his face twisted in a mix of agony and exhilaration.
His aura exploded—
BOOOOOOOMMMMMMMM!!!!!!
The very fabric of space began to fracture under the sheer force of his presence. The battle arena, reinforced by the strongest divine materials, trembled violently, cracks spreading outward in all directions.
This was the power of the Vein of Great Rage fully unleashed as Dian Jiuzhi strength climb even higher!
From above, the gathered Divine Regents and High Priests watched in grim silence.
Yet, while his power surged to an unprecedented level, the price for wielding it was equally severe.
Piece by piece, his very soul was being devoured.
Every breath, every heartbeat, every ounce of strength he unleashed came at a cost—the cost of his very existence. The Great Rage was not a gift; it was a curse that demanded everything in return for the power it bestowed.
"He's falling apart!" The elders of Boundless Divine Kingdom gasped, their voice filled with a mixture of worries and dread.
"No…this...can't continue..." The Boundless Divine Regent, Dian Rahu, clenched his fists, his sharp eyes locking onto his son.
Shen Wuyi's breath came in sharp gasps, her chest rising and falling rapidly. Even with her mind as firm as steel, the sheer pressure emanating from the transformed Dian Jiuzhi forced her to retreat—her instincts screaming at her that this was no longer a battle, but a fight for survival.
Her violet gaze trembled slightly as she observed him.
"His power... has reached the peak of Level One Divine Limited Realm..."
THIS IS NOT A POWER SHE CAN FIGHT AGAINST!
Across the battlefield, the Chief Priest's expression darkened, his ancient eyes locking onto Dian Jiuzhi's grotesque transformation.
The once-proud Divine Son of Boundless Divine Kingdom had lost almost all semblance of humanity. His body had become an abomination of scales and muscle, a form resembling both man and beast, a small dragon-like wings also form behind his back.
A deep murmur spread among the watching Divine Regents and High Priests.
"Teng Dragon...!"
"The true form of the Vein of Great Rage!"
"ROOOOAAAAAAAAAARRRRRR!!!!"
Dian Jiuzhi's roar shattered the space around him, shockwaves rippling outward.
His mouth gaped open, revealing rows of razor-sharp teeth, his fangs dripping with golden energy as if ready to tear flesh from bone. His eyes—once filled with arrogance—had become voids of pure madness. His once-human arms were now covered in thick golden scales, his hands transformed into massive claws that pulsed with boundless divine energy.
The Boundless Divine Regent, Dian Rahu, stood up, his fists clenched so tightly that his knuckles turned pale.
In the stands, Yun Che's entire body tensed.
"Qingyue…!"
"ROARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!!"
Dian Jiuzhi's monstrous form arched back, his massive, scaled chest expanding before his fanged maw gaped open, releasing a torrent of divine fire.
The golden inferno surged forward with terrifying speed, comparable to Dragon Elder Long Huolie's own breath attack!
The scorching heat reached Shen Wuyi before the flames did—a wave of destruction that warped the very space around it.
Without hesitation, Shen Wuyi summoned every last ounce of her remaining energy, drawing upon the remnants of the Purple Pylon Divine Domain.
The Divine Moon that had once illuminated the battlefield flickered, then vanished, only to reappear behind her, its power pouring into her as a protective shield of divine radiance.
The purple barrier flared to life—a shimmering, celestial wall between her and annihilation.
And yet—
It wasn't enough.
"Crack…"
A faint, ominous sound echoed.
The barrier quivered as the firestorm slammed into it, its edges trembling like fragile glass struck by a hammer.
"Crack… crack… crack…"
Each fracture that spread across the divine barrier stabbed into the hearts of those watching.
"No…!" The elders of Eternal Night stiffened, their fingers twitching as they suppressed the instinct to intervene.
Even the Moon and Star Divine Regents gritted their teeth.
"BOOOOOOOOOMMM!!!!"
The Divine Moon—a beacon of her power—shuddered behind her. Its light dimmed, its form flickering.
And then—
It shattered.
The divine radiance collapsed inward, disappearing into the void.
With its destruction, Shen Wuyi was left defenseless.
"BOOOOOOOOOMMM!!!!"
The golden flames engulfed her.
"AAGGGHHHHHHHHH!!!!"
Shen Wuyi's scream ripped through the arena, a sound that sent chills through even the most hardened warriors present.
Her figure—once radiant and untouchable—was now drowning in fire.
"QINGYUE!!!!" Yun Che screamed inwardly as he shot up from his seat, his entire body trembling as if something inside him was on the verge of erupting.
His movement drew the attention of countless eyes.
Even the Divine Regents, High Priests, and Monarch himself turned toward him.
But Yun Che did not care.
His fists clenched so tightly his knuckles turned bone white.
His breathing grew ragged, his profound energy stirring violently inside his body.
The restraint he had been forcing upon himself… was about to break.
And in the next instant, Dian Juizhi reappeared before Shen Wuyi as flame disappeared, before him was Shen Wuyi burns figure as his monstrous claw tearing through the air as he swung down with the full weight of his destruction.
"DIEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!"
And in that instant—
His attack was mere inches from crushing her completely.
"BOOOOOMMMMMMMMMMM!!!!"
The impact erupted like a divine catastrophe.
"I'm afraid the battle shall end here."
A drifted through the battlefield, cutting through the chaos like an effortless breeze.
At the very last moment—
A single figure had appeared between Dian Jiuzhi's descending strike and Shen Wuyi.
"AHHHHHHHHHH!!!!"
Dian Jiuzhi roared in unrestrained fury.
His golden claw, brimming with untamed destruction, was deadlocked against the palm of a single man, a single old man.
The impact that should have killed Shen Wuyi.... the strength that put fears into many hearts... Didn't even budge him.
Carefree.
The Abyss Knight Commander had appeared without a ripple in space, his hand raised with casual ease, effortlessly halting Dian Jiuzhi's monstrous attack.
Despite the violent energies colliding between them, he merely yawned.
"It seems Divine Daughter Shen Wuyi and Divine Son Jiuzhi can no longer continue this fight" Carefree said lazily, completely ignoring the raging Jiuzhi whose muscles strained, veins bulging—desperately trying to push past him.
But it was useless.
No matter how much power the Vein of Great Rage granted him—
Against Carefree higher cultivation power, his struggle was nothing more than a fleeting breeze against an immovable mountain.
Carefree tilted his head toward the Abyssal Monarch with a respectful tone.
"Your Majesty?"
Everyone held their breath.
The entire battlefield, once filled with raging energies, fell silent.
The Monarch, seated high above, gave a slight nod.
That was all Carefree needed.
"BANG!"
In one swift, effortless motion, Carefree flicked his wrist—
And struck the back of Dian Jiuzhi's neck.
"Urk—!"
Dian Jiuzhi's eyes widened, his raging pupils dilating—
Before his body jerked violently once, then collapsed like a lifeless puppet.
The ancient patterns on his forehead slowly faded, his body losing its golden glow as his monstrous form reverses.
His once overwhelming presence—
Was no more than a whisper.
As he drifted into unconsciousness, his face, which had been twisted by fury and madness, now seemed calm.
"Well, that's that."
Carefree clapped his hands once, as if brushing off dust.
Then, with a small amused smile, he looked toward the audience.
"Both participants can no longer fight. For that, the match shall end with—"
"Wait…"
A weak, fragile voice pierced the silence.
Before Carefree could declare the result, a voice—barely above a whisper—spoke.
Yet everyone heard it.
"I... haven't... lost..."
A hush fell over the arena.
The air grew heavy, as if the very world itself was holding its breath.
All eyes turned toward the burning figure amidst the wreckage.
Shen Wuyi.
Her body was charred, broken beyond recognition, her once-flawless robes reduced to ash and tattered fabric clinging to her frame.
Her skin, once as pure as moonlight, was now marred by burns and blood, her breathing ragged and uneven.
And yet—
Her eyes.
Her eyes still burned.
Even as her body trembled violently, barely able to sustain itself upright, she refused to fall.
Even as her soul quivered under the weight of exhaustion, she clung onto consciousness with sheer, unrelenting will.
Her hand, shaking and bloodied, clutched onto her sword, its tip buried deep in the cracked arena floor.
The weapon was all that kept her standing.
Like a warrior on the edge of death, her figure resembled another man that had once stood defiant against an overwhelming force.
Yun Che.
When he had fought against Long Huolie, when he had refused to kneel—
Shen Wuyi now stood the same way.
Unyielding.
Unwilling to submit.
Even in defeat, she would not allow herself to break.
"Shen Wuyi…"
From the Eternal Night's seating area, the elders stared in stunned silence.
Some looked on with pride, others with aching sorrow, and some with deep regret.
Dian Rahu narrowed his eyes, his expression unreadable.
Dian Jiuzhi—his monstrous transformation fading, his body battered and unconscious—could no longer see the woman who refused to fall before him.
And above them all, the Monarch watched with an unreadable gaze.
"...The match is over," Carefree finally said, his voice carrying both finality and quiet admiration.
He, too, looked at the burned yet unbroken young woman.
A part of him had already decided to end the match as a draw, recognizing the state of both participants.
But she—
She misunderstood his intentions.
She thought he was about to declare her defeat.
And even now, in this state—she refused to accept it.
Carefree sighed.
"This girl…" he murmured under his breath, his eyes darkening with something close to respect.
With a wave of his hand, a gentle force pressed upon Shen Wuyi's body.
It did not harm her.
It did not force her down.
It simply carried the weight of reality.
The battle was over.
And no matter how much willpower she had, her body had already reached its absolute limit.
With the Vein of Great Rage completely consuming Dian Jiuzhi, it was no longer a battle between two Divine Children.
At the moment he lost himself to the power, he had already lost.
It was not him fighting anymore—but the vein itself.
The Abyssal Monarch had allowed the battle to continue only to witness the full extent of the vein's power.
That was the only reason Carefree had yet to interfere.
But now—Dian Jiuzhi's soul was on the verge of complete destruction.
If this continued, there would be nothing left of him.
Even if Carefree did nothing, Dian Rahu—the Boundless End Divine Regent—would have stepped in himself.
The fight had long been decided.
With perfect understanding of the situation and the Monarch's silent decree ringing within his soul, Carefree exhaled deeply before raising his voice once more.
His words carried absolute authority, infused with the weight of divine judgment.
"Eternal Night Divine Kingdom's Divine Daughter Shen Wuyi has fought bravely to her last breath. Though her strength was unable to match the Vein of Great Rage, she held onto consciousness until the very end, while Divine Son Jiuzhi lost himself to the vein's madness. Therefore, the winner of this battle—
—is Eternal Night Divine Kingdom!"