Chapter 170: I Wait for the Sword—What Are You Waiting For?
“Everyone, give it your all in this battle. Hold nothing back!”
Kui Long Divine Son began his rallying speech. “If we can’t defeat him now, we’ll lose any chance we have in the future!”
“Agreed!”
“This man is a scourge upon our Tianhai Dao Domain. Don’t let him crush the pendant and escape!”
“It’s now or never—attack!”
In unison, more than a dozen proud scions of Tianhai Dao Domain launched their assault. Terrifying auras shot skyward, with three of them piercing through the clouds to reach the heavens themselves.
Jin Lingkong tread the air, his hands shifting through seals. A blazing sun appeared behind him, dazzling and blinding.
“It’s the Golden Crow Divine Technique!”
“The Divine Son has unleashed his strongest divine ability right at the start. He’s going all out!”
“I’ve seen this ability before—‘World-Scorching Flame.’ It’s incredibly destructive and once incinerated nearly ten thousand people from a sect into ashes!”
Soaring Snake Divine Son also made his move. A massive purple serpent’s shadow emerged behind him, its golden eyes gleaming and its tail coiled like a deadly hook.
“His Serpent Transformation Divine Art has reached this level… how terrifying!”
“This technique maximizes the power of his bloodline and is his ultimate trump card!”
“Lin Qi’an won’t be able to withstand this for sure!”
Kui Xiao let out a long howl as thunder roared across the sky. He transformed into a thunder dragon, radiating overwhelming divine might.
“The Kui Long Divine Son has gone all out… He’s never used this move before!”
“For three Divine Sons to attack with their full strength, Lin Qi’an must truly be worth it.”
“Haha, once he falls, our Tianhai Dao Domain will dominate this secret realm and claim the ultimate victory!”
The rest of the group unleashed their divine techniques as well. Countless beams of spiritual power surged toward Lin Qi’an, brilliant and blinding.
It seemed as if the entire world trembled under the violent onslaught of spiritual energy. At the center of it all was Lin Qi’an, the undisputed target.
There was no doubt that he was hit by this terrifying barrage of divine techniques.
Boom!
Explosions reverberated one after another, momentarily deafening everyone. The world seemed to fall silent, as if all sound had been swallowed up.
“Your Highness!”
“Lin Qi’an!”
Cries of worry echoed from those watching. To face such a large-scale divine attack head-on, without crushing his pendant in time, could put his very life in danger.
Though Lin Qi’an’s cultivation was high, his realm wasn’t overwhelmingly superior. The risk was real.
Lin Liuli felt her chest tighten instinctively. Her beautiful eyes stayed fixed on the lake surface, and even her breath stopped.
She feared for Lin Qi’an’s safety—not because of his abilities, but because of his importance in her heart.
Zhao Yunji unconsciously bit her lip, her teeth pressing against her soft lips. She opened her mouth but said nothing.
Only Zhao Qingmeng thought silently to herself, “These small fry probably aren’t a match for Brother Lin, right? No matter how many of them there are, trash is still trash—they can’t make waves.”
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Finally the overwhelming radiance began to fade and the scene gradually cleared. The ground resembled a meteorite impact zone, devoid of life, charred and riddled with craters.
Within a ten-mile radius, it was a desolate, apocalyptic wasteland. At the center stood a golden hemispherical barrier formed by the Nine Yang Divine Fire.
As the Nine Yang Divine Fire dissipated, a second layer of protection emerged—a barrier of crackling lightning.
When the lightning faded, a third barrier appeared, formed by the frosty power of the Ice Soul Divine Sword.
Three layers of barriers, forged by three Sacred Weapons, had blocked every single divine technique.
Lin Qi’an stood at the center of the devastation, his white robes fluttering in the wind. His black hair shimmered under the golden sunlight, transcendent and otherworldly.
“This… this is impossible!”
“He’s completely unharmed?!”
“Is he even human?”
“A monster… he’s truly a monster…”
The surrounding cultivators of Tianhai Dao Domain were utterly horrified. Even the three Divine Sons trembled all over, choking on their words, unable to utter a single syllable.
Lin Qi’an was simply too terrifying. So many of them had joined forces, yet they couldn’t take him down.
Outside, the spectators erupted in deafening cheers when Lin Qi’an emerged unscathed.
“Ohhhhhhhhh!”
It was nothing short of a miracle. To emerge unscathed after such an overwhelming siege by so many powerful figures—it was utterly shocking.
Lin Liuli let out a breath of relief. ’As long as he’s safe, that’s all that matters.’
Inside, those present still clung to a sliver of hope. After blocking such a massive attack, surely Lin Qi’an had no strength left to retaliate. Perhaps they still had a chance to defeat him!
But then… Lin Qi’an spoke.
“I am waiting for the sword—what are you waiting for?”
“What?!”
Above them, a streak of light descended. The terrifying sword aura seemed to pierce through the earth, reaching straight to the depths of the Yellow Springs. It engulfed everything in its overwhelming presence.
“Run!” Jin Lingkong shouted, crushing his pendant first to escape the secret realm.
Soaring Snake Divine Son and Kui Long Divine Son, unwilling to linger a moment longer, followed suit and shattered their pendants, fleeing for their lives.
But those who reacted too slowly met a cruel fate.
Boom!
The Seven Stars Dragon Spring Sword struck the ground, creating a massive crater like a meteor impact. The resulting explosion resembled a nuclear blast, and its horrifying shockwave swept across dozens of miles.
Those who failed to escape in time were instantly obliterated, their bodies reduced to fragments as their paths ended in utter annihilation.
The battlefield was left bathed in a faint, shimmering white light.
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Outside the secret realm Several Divine Sons gasped for breath, their faces pale, their hearts still racing with fear.
Had they been even a fraction slower, their lives would have ended on the spot. There was no chance of withstanding that attack.
The scene grew eerily silent.
Only after the shock in everyone’s hearts began to subside did murmurs of astonishment ripple through the crowd.
“The Crown Prince is terrifying…”
“I knew he would win, but I didn’t expect him to win so decisively!”
“One man against more than ten, nearly wiping them all out… If those few hadn’t run so quickly, even their corpses would be missing.”
Zhao Yunji couldn’t help but feel a secret delight for Lin Qi’an’s victory. Even she didn’t realize how her growing fondness for him had quietly started to transform her heart.
Lin Liuli chuckled softly. “That brat is pretty impressive. Not bad—he didn’t disappoint his elder sister’s expectations.”
The young Lingzhi girl’s eyes sparkled. “Wow… His Highness is amazing! Did you see that? My contribution was in there too!”
Even Li Xuan, who prided himself on his invincibility, was shaken by the sheer power of that strike. He gritted his teeth in frustration, unable to accept it.
Lu Weishuang and her disciple remained in a daze, their unfocused eyes reflecting their shock. It took a long time for them to regain their composure.
For Lu Weishuang, as the inheritor of the Thunder Emperor’s legacy, witnessing such strength filled her with a sense of honor. Her heart swelled with pride, and much of her former melancholy seemed to dissipate.
This wasn’t limited to just them as even the Great Emperors and Saints watching were stirred by the events.
“As expected of your son, Lin Weixuan!”
“Such a genius! No one in the Canglan Dao Domain can rival him.”
“This battle has brought glory to the Canglan Dao Domain!”
“A tiger father truly has no dog sons!”
Lin Weixuan, however, was speechless, ’I barely even taught him anything… How is he this strong? I’m just as shocked as you are!’
He could only chuckle. “Haha, naturally.”
Lin Qi’an may have killed many, but he acted entirely within the rules. There was nothing questionable about it.
‘You ganged up on him, and he countered. If you couldn’t escape, who’s to blame for your death?’
The Tianhai Dao Domain, however, was left mourning their losses and refused to accept it.
No one had anticipated such heavy casualties, even with life-saving pendants in play.
“This boy is ruthless! To strike with such cruelty, leaving no survivors!”
“Is this how Beiyang treats its guests?!”
“Every single one of them was a prodigious talent, yet he slaughtered them all so viciously. It’s unforgivable!”
Accusations from the Tianhai Dao Domain poured forth.
“You’re the shameless ones! If you’re weaker and die, isn’t it deserved?”
“Blaming our Crown Prince? Who gave you the courage?”
“Guests, my ass! If you don’t want to stay, then get lost!”
The people of Canglan Dao Domain immediately retaliated with their own arguments. As the bickering grew more heated, a commanding voice suddenly rang out.
“Silence!” The Sword Emperor’s shout reverberated through the air, silencing the crowd instantly.
“When it comes to the ones Lin Qi’an killed today, count their deaths under my Tianjian City’s name!”
“If the older generation is dissatisfied, I’ll give you a chance. You can challenge me directly.”
“If the younger generation has grievances, you’re welcome to challenge my son when he emerges.”
“If there are still objections, I won’t mind killing a few more.”
The entire crowd fell into stunned silence and no one dared utter another word. This was the imposing presence of the strongest.
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Meanwhile, back in the secret realm, a new twist of fate began to unfold.