Chapter 579: Three Palms!

The state of the mind does not directly enhance combat power, but its auxiliary role is too strong!

Throughout his journey, this state of心如止水 (mind like still water) had helped him countless times.

Raising his yuan power realm was not difficult for Ye Yuan, but the state of mind was a different matter.

He knew that without some heaven-defying fortune, breaking through to the state of心如磐石 (mind like a rock) would be extremely difficult.

If this Nine-Character True Word Mantra could truly elevate the state of mind, its usefulness would be immense.

However, all this was merely Ye Yuan's speculation. He had only visualized the 'Lin' character once and couldn't even form the first hand seal. How could breaking through be so easy?

But as long as there was a direction to strive in, Ye Yuan believed he would eventually find a way.

Just then, Ye Yuan's vision blurred, and he was abruptly kicked out of the inheritance space—time was up.

This time, his visualization had consumed ten days in the blink of an eye.

When Ye Yuan came to his senses, he couldn't help feeling surprised.

The seventh layer space was not large, but it was completely empty, with only a single figure appearing before him—the black-clad man!

“Senior, are you the gatekeeper of this seventh layer?” Ye Yuan quickly understood the connection.

The black-clad man turned around and said indifferently, “Correct! The seventh trial is simple: you only need to withstand three of my palms and still stand!”

Simple? It couldn't be that simple, could it?

Unless the master of this Heavenly Pagoda was a fool, he wouldn't place an easy trial on the seventh layer.

This black-clad man was clearly an extremely powerful expert; with Ye Yuan's current strength, he couldn't see through him at all.

If these three palms were so easy to take, Lu Linfeng wouldn't have failed at this trial.

That man was a monstrous existence. If even he couldn't pass this trial, one could imagine the power of these three palms.

“Senior, your strength is unfathomable. If you strike me three times, how could I not die?” Ye Yuan said.

“Rest assured, I will suppress my realm to match yours. You are now at the eighth level of the Sea of Energy; I will face you at the eighth level of the Sea of Energy!” the black-clad man said calmly, his words exuding strong confidence.

Ye Yuan's expression tightened. Could it be that Lu Linfeng was in the same situation?

If so, how strong was this black-clad man?

Since his rebirth, Ye Yuan had heard for the first time of someone daring to fight him at the same realm, and the black-clad man said… three palms!

Three palms and still stand!

That is, if Ye Yuan could endure these three palms, he could smoothly enter the next layer!

Either this black-clad man had a screw loose, or he had absolute confidence in his strength.

Ye Yuan believed that the black-clad man must have witnessed his performance. Knowing his strength, the man still dared to say this, meaning he was certain that Ye Yuan was no match for him.

As if sensing Ye Yuan's worry, the black-clad man sneered, “What? Scared?”

Ye Yuan smiled and said, “Scared? Not quite. The worst outcome is just losing the qualification to continue the challenge. I'm merely guessing at your strength, senior.”

But the black-clad man was not joking. He said coldly, “You're wrong! The first six layers indeed pose no risk of death, but these last three layers can claim your life at any time! So don't harbor any wishful thinking.”

The black-clad man paused and explained, “Real death!”

Ye Yuan was startled. The black-clad man was clearly not joking. Could the last three layers truly involve casualties?

If so, Lu Linfeng must have been… knocked down by this guy?

Ye Yuan found it hard to imagine Lu Linfeng lying on the ground, unable to get up.

The black-clad man obviously didn't know that Ye Yuan was in the mood to joke about Lu Linfeng. He said indifferently, “You still have a chance to back out now, but once you decide, you won't have another chance.”

Without much hesitation, Ye Yuan said directly, “I choose to challenge!”

The black-clad man was slightly surprised. Ye Yuan's answer came too quickly, as if he hadn't given it much thought.

Was this kid bold because of his skill, or was he simply missing a few screws?

Though few had reached the seventh layer, it wasn't unheard of.

Every one of those before him had undergone a long mental struggle before summoning the courage to agree.

Not everyone could face the challenge of death so calmly, no matter how brilliant a genius they were.

Only Ye Yuan had spoken almost without thinking.

“Are you sure you don't want to think it over? You should know that in the past ten thousand years, four people have entered the seventh layer, but only one has withstood my three palms! Of the other three, one was killed by me on the spot!”

The black-clad man wasn't lying. The names on the light screen only showed that three had entered the seventh layer, but their fates were not indicated.

In truth, the black-clad man, having been repeatedly 'tricked' by Ye Yuan, harbored some desire for revenge.

He wanted to see fear on Ye Yuan's face, but this time, he was disappointed again.

Ye Yuan's expression was calm, showing no fear. “If I die at your hands, senior, it only means my skills are lacking. Death is no big deal!”

Ye Yuan had died once before; he understood the meaning of death better than anyone else in this world.

But precisely because of that, Ye Yuan craved even greater power!

After his rebirth, Ye Yuan's greatest obsession was revenge. Even after Ji Zhengyang's guidance, this obsession hadn't changed; it only added a bit of warmth to his heart, preventing him from becoming a mere machine of vengeance.

Ye Yuan's belief in his desire for power was stronger than anyone's!

Ji Canglan was too strong; without great power, Ye Yuan could never defeat him.

With this belief, Ye Yuan never lacked courage!

He dared to challenge everything in this world!

If he couldn't even dare to receive the black-clad man's three palms, what courage would he have to seek revenge on Ji Canglan?

All along, when facing those far stronger than himself, Ye Yuan had never backed down.

Slay gods when they stand in the way, slay Buddhas when they block the path!

This was the path of the strong!

Seeing the expression on Ye Yuan's face, the black-clad man realized he had underestimated him.

A true strong man never fears death!

The only thing they fear… is that they themselves are not strong enough!

Having achieved perfect clearance twice in a row, Ye Yuan naturally knew that even greater rewards awaited him ahead.

And now, Ye Yuan made no effort to hide his desire for those rewards.

This longing to become stronger had already transcended life and death!

The black-clad man was silent for a long time before sighing, “It seems I underestimated you! These three palms are extraordinary; you must be careful!”

As he spoke, the black-clad man's realm visibly dropped, but his aura rose steadily!

Ye Yuan stood opposite the black-clad man, his face more solemn than ever before!