Naruto: Cultivating to Immortality

Chapter 567 Hyuga Neji VS Uchiha Madara 5

Looking out, the entire vast battlefield was completely enveloped by a lush, towering sea of ​​trees, resembling a green ocean. However, within this seemingly boundless forest, a dazzling beam of light suddenly descended from the sky! Like an indestructible blade, it cleaved the dense forest in two with overwhelming force.

The dazzling pillar of light, like a colossal dragon reaching to the heavens, swept through the forest with unstoppable force, tearing it apart and creating a wide, straight passage. This passage stretched from afar, extending all the way to Madara Uchiha, carrying a chilling pressure and power.

At the same time, the massive and powerful purple Susanoo beside Madara Uchiha instantly rose from the ground, attempting to block the oncoming pillar of light. Unfortunately, the energy contained in that pillar of light was simply too great, easily breaking through the Susanoo's defenses in a single exchange.

With a deafening roar, the purple Susanoo was torn to shreds like paper by the terrifying pillar of light. The shattered fragments scattered in all directions, dissipating into starlight. The pillar of light, however, remained undeterred, still carrying overwhelming power as it continued its relentless assault on Madara Uchiha's body…

In the instant Susanoo was mercilessly torn apart, Madara Uchiha's body flashed like lightning. His movements were as fast as the wind, as if time itself had frozen. He clearly sensed that if he hesitated even slightly and was struck by the beam of white light unleashed by Neji Hyuga, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Although he was currently in the state of Impure World Reincarnation, a deadly sense of crisis still clung to him. He knew that even though Impure World Reincarnation granted him immense power and immortality, he would likely be unable to withstand the power of such a fierce attack. If he were to be struck head-on by this pillar of light, he would most likely be completely shattered in an instant, with no possibility of recovery whatsoever.

Hyuga Neji's Byakugan, sharp as a hawk's, remained fixed on Uchiha Madara's tall and imposing figure from beginning to end, without the slightest relaxation or shift. Just as Uchiha Madara dodged the oncoming attack, Hyuga Neji had already understood. He quickly adjusted his movements and chakra flow, precisely controlling the dazzling beam of light that had just been launched.

The beam of light, like a nimble dragon, traced a magnificent arc in the air, rapidly pursuing the direction in which Madara Uchiha had fled. Wherever it passed, the air seemed to be torn apart, emitting sharp whistling sounds.

At this moment, Hyuga Neji had only one thought in his mind: he must use this powerful attack to completely crush this arrogant enemy in front of him! He focused intently on controlling the pillar of light, constantly increasing the amount of chakra he output, making the light pillar's light more and more dazzling, and its momentum more and more majestic and terrifying.

Madara Uchiha moved with ghostly speed, attempting to dodge the surging pillar of light. However, the pillar of light seemed to possess a life of its own, locking onto his body. No matter how Madara Uchiha twisted and turned, dodging left and right with lightning speed, the pillar of light relentlessly pursued him, like a shadow.

Each time it seemed about to successfully evade the beam of light, it would turn at an incredible angle and continue its attack on Uchiha Madara. This back-and-forth continued, resulting in a thrilling chase between the two sides.

After several perilous evasions, Madara Uchiha's gaze gradually turned serious, tinged with an unprecedented solemnity. At the same time, his Rinnegan began to emit a faint blue light, like stars twinkling in the deep night sky.

Madara Uchiha's figure flashed into the air like a ghost. At the same time, the surging chakra within him rushed wildly towards his eyes like a tidal wave.

At this moment, facing the enormous pillar of light that was once again striking with overwhelming force, mysterious ripples appeared in Madara Uchiha's pupils. These ripples seemed to contain endless power and mystery, and they continued to flicker as time went by.

In an instant, an incredibly powerful and suffocating repulsive force suddenly surged forth from in front of him. This repulsive force, like a ferocious beast, opened its blood-red maw and rapidly condensed into a deep blue repulsive barrier. This barrier, like an indestructible city wall, stood firmly in front of Uchiha Madara, ready to meet the direct impact of the terrifying pillar of light released by Hyuga Neji.

Just then, a deafening roar erupted! The dazzling beam of light, carrying overwhelming force, slammed directly into Madara Uchiha's deep blue repulsive barrier. The collision unleashed countless brilliant rays of light, like dazzling fireworks blooming in the night sky, illuminating the entire space as bright as day.

With a deafening roar, the surrounding air seemed to be torn apart instantly, and a powerful shockwave swept outwards in all directions, creating a raging storm. Dust billowed, sand and stones flew, trees snapped and felled, leaving a scene of utter devastation. Yet, even so, Madara Uchiha's deep blue repulsive barrier remained as firm as a mountain, stubbornly withstanding the fierce attack of the pillar of light without the slightest wavering.

The dazzling beam of light, like a ferocious beast, lunged at the deep blue barrier with bared fangs and claws. The moment they made contact, they were locked in a stalemate, neither willing to yield an inch.

As time passed, these two powerful energies began to collide and erode each other. Each collision was like a violent clash between two stars, bursting forth with dazzling light and endless sparks. In this fierce battle, they continuously dissolved each other, as if two peerless masters were unleashing their deadly moves in a life-or-death struggle.

However, this breathtaking battle did not end there. Due to the overwhelming power of both sides, the energy released upon their collision spread outwards like a burst dam, with tremendous force. These violent aftershocks, like a hurricane, utterly destroyed everything in their path, leveling the once dense forest that covered the entire battlefield. Moreover, this terrifying force did not cease; it continued to expand outwards, gradually forming a massive, sky-covering storm.

In those brief few seconds of intense confrontation and stalemate between the two earth-shattering energies, time seemed to freeze. However, this seemingly fleeting moment was an unbearable torment for Madara Uchiha. Although he exerted all his strength to create a powerful repulsive barrier, successfully withstanding the opponent's fierce attack, his own body could no longer hold on.

Madara Uchiha's once unshakeable body began to tremble slightly. With each impact of the force, the ground beneath his feet cracked, sending debris flying. Finally, his body was violently thrown backward by an invisible, immense force!

Propelled by this terrifying force, Madara Uchiha flew backward like a kite with a broken string. His feet sank deep into the ground, carving out a deep trench tens of meters long. The trench was shocking, as if the earth itself was in pain and trembling because of the violent collision.

Meanwhile, on the other side, the dazzling beam of light that Hyuga Neji had unleashed remained remarkably bright. Like a roaring dragon, it continued its relentless charge forward with boundless power. Only after a few moments did the beam gradually dissipate, transforming into starlight that merged into the air.

Hyuga Neji was panting heavily, large beads of sweat rolling down his forehead. That earth-shattering attack, while incredibly powerful, had also taken a heavy toll on him.

He could clearly feel that the attack had not only put immense pressure on his meridians, but even the precious golden core in his dantian felt as if it had been struck by a heavy hammer, throbbing with pain. This intense backlash made it impossible for him to launch such a powerful attack again for the time being.

However, as he gazed into the distance, a hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes. Madara Uchiha's once indestructible body was now riddled with countless fine cracks from the impact of that terrifying force, as if a fine piece of porcelain were about to shatter. Judging from this result alone, the attack had undoubtedly achieved considerable success.

Especially in terms of offensive power, it exceeded Hyuga Neji's original expectations. More importantly, through this full-force release, he clearly felt that his control over the energy within his body was becoming increasingly adept. It was as if the previously rampant and untamed energy had now been gradually brought under his command, becoming a loyal partner that he could control at will.

At the same time, this outburst also stimulated every cell in his body. Every cell seemed to feel the baptism of powerful external energy, and began to grow and strengthen wildly. Although this change was subtle, it would inevitably bring about a qualitative leap in his physical fitness over time.

Of course, the most crucial gain was his close encounter with the repulsive force rules within the repulsive barrier erected by Madara Uchiha. At that moment, he felt as if he had touched a mysterious and profound source of power, and a sense of enlightenment welled up within him. Although it was only a brief instant, this invaluable experience was enough to save him from many detours on his future path of cultivation.