Chapter 2524: Last Resort

Shortly after the defensive formation went up, Annabella’s aura soared even higher. It was to the point where even the barrier blocked most of her aura; it was still strong enough to cause great discomfort to many of the guests present.

Not wanting to look weak, Yuan also unleashed as much Demon Sealing Aura as he could.

As both of their auras reached their peak, their figures abruptly vanished from sight.

For a brief split second, it was as though they had disappeared from existence entirely.

Then—

A violent ripple suddenly erupted across the Starry Sky, spreading outward like a colossal wave, and before anyone could even process what had happened, their figures reappeared, already clashing.

The collision of their powers detonated with a force that shook the surrounding space, warping and twisting it, almost as if whirlpools had appeared in the Starry Sky.

On their second exchange, cracks spread in the fabric of space around them, while torrents of chaotic energy erupted in every direction, strong enough to push the venue further into the distance.

"Heavens! Is that the prowess of an Absolute God?! That’s several times stronger than a Cultivation God!"

The cultivators watched the battle with a mixture of horror and fascination etched across their faces.

On one hand, they were terrified of Annabella’s unfathomable strength—a power so overwhelming that it could likely erase their entire existence with little effort.

On the other hand, they could not help but admire her profound cultivation.

After all, she had reached a realm that they had not even known existed until recently, and it was human nature to admire the strong.

To many of the experts present, it felt like they were witnessing the beginning of a new era.

Every movement she made seemed to contain profound truths beyond their comprehension, while every clash between her and Yuan revealed a glimpse of a world far above their own.

Of course, it was not just Annabella who earned the cultivators’ admiration. If anything, their attention was drawn even more toward Yuan.

Despite facing a being whose mere presence could suffocate the Nine Heavens, he was not only holding his ground but actively contesting her.

To many of the spectators, that was even more incredible than Annabella’s frightening strength, and every exchange between them only deepened the crowd’s admiration for him.

As Yuan had mentioned earlier, many guests there doubted his identity as the Divine Paragon. However, upon witnessing his fight with Annabella, all of their doubt and suspicions vanished like smoke.

Meanwhile, as they clashed, Yuan communicated with Annabella through a unique method that could not be intercepted, "I know we’re just pretending, but you should really fight with the intention of killing me to make it more believable, Angela."

Annabella was none other than Angela, who was pretending to be a Forsaken to scare the Nine Heavens.

"I am just getting warmed up!" she laughed as her aura suddenly increased again.

This entire time, Angela had been fighting without using her powers as an Absolute God, relying solely on ordinary Celestial Qi.

As for Yuan... he was also restricted to using only Demon Sealing Aura and had no intention of transforming or using Eternal Essence.

BOOM!

Once Angela began utilizing Refined Celestial Essence, her aura underwent a drastic transformation. The already overwhelming pressure surrounding her became even more domineering and suffocating, rising to an entirely different level.

"What is that energy?! Her aura is completely different now!"

Angela’s presence was so powerful that the defensive formation was being damaged merely by the shockwaves generated from it.

At that moment, everyone present gained a deeper understanding of just how terrifying a being beyond the Cultivation God Realm truly was.

A genuine nervous smile tugged at Yuan’s lips as he faced Angela’s pressure.

’It’s several times stronger than the Supreme Ancestor...’ he thought inwardly.

Unlike the Supreme Ancestor, who could barely control his power, Angela’s control over her Refined Celestial Essence reached near perfection, allowing her to wield it with precision and more efficiently.

Yet, even with near-perfect control, Yuan could tell that the Refined Celestial Essence was still damaging her.

’Truly a double-edged sword...’ Yuan thought.

Shortly afterward, the two of them clashed once again.

This time, however, the outcome was noticeably different.

The moment they collided, a devastating shockwave erupted across the Starry Sky as Yuan’s figure shot through space, leaving behind a trail of shattered void.

Although the spectators hoped Yuan could overcome it, none were really surprised that he could no longer keep pace with Angela after she began using Refined Celestial Essence.

However, Yuan refused to give up and continued fighting back with unwavering determination.

Unfortunately, each exchange only made the disparity between them more obvious.

Their clashes continued to shake the Starry Sky, but with every collision, Yuan was pushed farther and farther back.

<Demon Annihilation Array!>

With a mere breath from Angela, the array shattered into countless fragments.

<Demon Annihilation Legion!>

With a mere swing of her arm, the entire army was annihilated.

Yuan threw everything he had at Angela, but without the assistance of Eternal Essence, he was nowhere near her level.

’I guess it’s about time, huh?’ Yuan sighed inwardly.

After taking a deep breath, he loudly declared, "I will kill you today, even if it’s the last thing I do in this life!"

"You’re all talk, Tian Chenyu!" Angela laughed madly.

Yuan gritted his teeth and used Void Manipulation to get behind Angela before embracing her tightly from behind.

"What do you think you are doing?" Angela sneered with clear disdain.

"I will admit that I am not strong enough to defeat you normally," Yuan said.

"That’s why I am going to take you down with me."

"What?" Angela frowned.

"This is my last resort."

Suddenly, Yuan’s aura surged violently, the energy surrounding him rapidly condensing into a single point within him, gathering with such intensity that even the surrounding space began to distort.

When the spectators witnessed this scene, realization immediately dawned upon them, and their expressions twisted with shock and disbelief.

"N-No..."

"He can’t be..."

"Divine Paragon!"

Cries erupted throughout the venue as despair filled their hearts.

Some clenched their fists until blood dripped from their palms, while others lowered their heads, unable to continue watching.

"I’ll leave the Demon Sealing Clan in your hands, Leader Yan!" Yuan shouted with a smile, his voice echoing across the Starry Sky.

The next moment, Yuan ignited the condensed energy. In an instant, it expanded from within him and erupted into a blinding light that illuminated the Starry Sky, resembling the birth of a radiant sun.

"Senior Tian!" Yan Hara cried out loud as the light consumed both Yuan and Angela’s figures.

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