Clash Of Titans

The last two Shadow Serpents slithered back, their crimson eyes filled with fear.

They were spirit beasts—monsters feared by most cultivators.

Yet here they were, trembling before a single human.

Li Wei had become the predator.

His golden aura pulsed, radiating an overwhelming presence. The ruins trembled beneath his power.

The watching disciples couldn't believe their eyes.

"This isn't just talent… this is monstrous!"

"Even Core Formation disciples wouldn't dare fight like this!"

Even the elders observing from afar in the academy's hidden chambers watched in silence.

One elder stroked his beard. "This boy… is no ordinary cultivator."

Guo Ling, standing at the edge of the battlefield, clenched his jaw. His plan to humiliate Li Wei had failed completely.

"Damn it… if he keeps growing like this…"

His nails dug into his palms.

I have to get rid of him.

But Li Wei was focused only on the remaining serpents.

He raised his hand, fingers curling into a fist.

"Celestial Palm—Final Form."

His entire arm glowed, golden energy crackling around it like celestial lightning.

The last two serpents hissed and tried to flee—

But it was too late.

BOOM!

Li Wei struck the ground.

The energy spread in a golden shockwave, the entire ruins shaking violently as if a divine force had descended.

The fleeing serpents were caught in the blast—disintegrating into nothingness.

A deep silence followed.

The ruins were now completely still.

The disciples watching from the shadows staggered backward.

"This..."

They were speechless

"Who the hell is this guy?"

Guo Ling gritted his teeth. "No… this isn't over."

Meanwhile, Li Wei stood tall, his celestial aura gradually fading.

He looked at his hand, feeling the power still coursing through his veins.

The Celestial Seal had awakened even further.

But this was just the beginning.

Somewhere deep in his heart—

He knew.

More enemies were coming.

And soon… he would no longer be underestimated.

Li Wei exhaled, letting his celestial aura settle. The ruins were silent.

He had crushed the Shadow Serpents, proving his strength before the academy's disciples—but he wasn't satisfied.

I'm still not strong enough.

The battle had pushed his Celestial Seal further, but deep inside, he could feel something lurking beyond his current limits.

He needed to reach it.

He needed more power.

But before he could process his thoughts—

"Halt!"

A cold voice echoed through the ruins.

Li Wei turned—a group of figures emerged from the shadows.

Their robes were different from the disciples.

Elite guards of the academy.

And leading them—

A young man with a sharp gaze, clad in golden robes. His presence alone carried immense weight.

Xiao Tian—the strongest core disciple of the academy.

His cultivation? Peak Core Formation.

The crowd watching from afar gasped.

"Xiao Tian is here?!"

"He's the strongest among the younger generation!"

"Why is he looking for Li Wei?"

Xiao Tian studied the battlefield, his sharp eyes lingering on the scorched ground and the remains of the Shadow Serpents.

Then, his gaze locked onto Li Wei.

A smirk formed on his lips.

"You caused quite the scene."

Li Wei didn't flinch.

"And?"

Xiao Tian chuckled, stepping forward. His aura was like an oppressive mountain, bearing down on everyone around him.

"You've been making waves, Li Wei." His voice was smooth, but there was an unmistakable edge to it. "Perhaps you think you're special because of your recent victories."

Li Wei met his gaze, unfazed. "I don't think. I know."

The crowd sucked in their breath.

"He dares talk back to Xiao Tian?!"

But instead of anger, Xiao Tian's smirk deepened.

"Interesting."

He raised his hand—and suddenly, the ground beneath Li Wei trembled.

A powerful spiritual force pressed down on him, heavier than anything he had felt before.

"I wonder," Xiao Tian mused, "how long you'll last under real pressure?"

And in that moment—

The entire atmosphere of the ruins shifted.

A battle was about to begin.

A heavy golden aura erupted from Xiao Tian, cracking the ground beneath him.

The watching disciples stepped back, feeling the oppressive force.

"This… this is Core Formation might!"

Li Wei clenched his fists. The weight pressing down on him was immense—like standing under a collapsing mountain.

Most disciples would fall to their knees instantly.

But Li Wei?

He stood tall.

He could feel his Celestial Seal trembling, reacting to the pressure. Instead of struggling—it was absorbing it.

Xiao Tian raised an eyebrow. "Still standing? Impressive."

He took another step forward—his spiritual energy surged, intensifying the force.

"But let's see how long you last."

The pressure doubled.

The ground beneath Li Wei cracked.

His bones groaned. His muscles tightened.

But inside—

He smiled.

Because something was awakening.

A golden glow flickered around his body, resisting Xiao Tian's force.

"You underestimated me." Li Wei's voice was calm.

Then—

He took a step forward.

BOOM!

A shockwave burst out, sending a ripple through Xiao Tian's spiritual energy.

The watching disciples froze.

"H-he broke through the pressure?!"

Xiao Tian's smirk disappeared.

For the first time, his expression turned serious.

Li Wei lifted his gaze, his golden eyes glowing.

"Is this all the pressure you have?"

Silence.

Then—Xiao Tian chuckled.

"Now I see."

"You're not just some talented rookie. You're a monster in disguise."

His golden energy shifted—no longer just releasing pressure.

This time—it turned into raw, battle-ready force.

"Then let's fight properly."

The ruins trembled as two monstrous auras collided.

Golden spiritual energy exploded around Xiao Tian, forming a storm of radiant force.

Across from him, Li Wei's Celestial Seal pulsed, golden flames flickering around his body.

The disciples watching held their breath.

"A battle between geniuses…"

"Li Wei is strong, but Xiao Tian is at Peak Core Formation… can he win?"

Xiao Tian smirked. "I'll give you the first move."

Li Wei didn't hesitate.

He vanished.

BOOM!

He reappeared mid-air, descending with a golden fist, aiming straight for Xiao Tian's chest.

"Celestial Palm—Falling Star!"

Xiao Tian's eyes narrowed. Fast.

But—

He raised his arm.

BANG!

Their attacks collided, sending a massive shockwave through the ruins.

Cracks spread across the stone floor, and dust rose like a storm.

The weaker disciples were blown backward.

And in the middle of it—

Li Wei landed on his feet.

Xiao Tian… was also unharmed.

"Good attack." Xiao Tian cracked his knuckles. "Now it's my turn."