Chapter 405: The Minor Heavenly Sealing Array
With a single powerful punch from Lin Langtian, no one expected Gengtian—at Shengxuan Major Realm—to start on the defensive.
Onlookers couldn't help but be awed by the ferocity of the battle unfolding in the skies above. Even though they had just started exchanging blows, the intensity was already akin to clashes between seasoned masters. It was clear to everyone that neither Lin Langtian nor Gengtian was holding back; every strike carried a deadly intent.
"Who would've thought? To push Gengtian to this extent, Lin Langtian's certainly a brutal one," whispered the crowd in astonishment.
Meanwhile, atop a nearby peak, a woman in a white dress observed the scene with a grave expression. This was Ling Qingzhu, who had come after Lin Langtian.
"They're already fighting… Lin Langtian, be careful. Gengtian isn't someone to take lightly," Ling Qingzhu murmured, concern flickering in her gaze.
With countless eyes fixed on the battle, Lin Langtian looked at the shattered energy shield and at Gengtian, who had been sent flying back in disarray. A cold smile touched his lips.
"Refreshing."
Encased in his flaming armor, Lin Langtian shifted, letting the energy from his internal flame core surge freely. Since advancing to Shengxuan Realm, this was the first time he'd unleashed his physical might to its fullest. His Black Flame Battle Body technique, potent in its own right, revealed even more of its strength as Lin Langtian grew more powerful.
"So this is what Tianxuan Sect's top talent has to offer? Overrated," Lin Langtian mocked, his voice dripping with disdain as he looked at Gengtian.
If Gengtian thought his position and strength allowed him to act recklessly, then Lin Langtian was more than willing to send him to the underworld. Battling higher-level opponents had always been his specialty.
"You're nothing but a brute," Gengtian sneered, his face darkening as Lin Langtian's taunts stoked his fury.
"To push me to this point, Lin Langtian, you're the first among the younger generation of the East and West Profound Regions! But you've succeeded only in angering me. Today, I'll show you what true strength looks like."
Gengtian's voice dripped with killing intent as he stepped forward, his hands forming seals with blinding speed.
"Minor Heavenly Sealing Array, appear!"
Boom! Boom!
As his hand seals completed, the sky trembled. Black beams of light tore through the void, assembling into a massive, ancient-looking formation.
With a vicious grin, Gengtian gestured downward, and from the formation, a large black circle descended, capturing Lin Langtian within its confines. The circle glowed brighter, creating an array of black light in the sky.
"That's the Minor Heavenly Sealing Array?"
From her vantage point, Ling Qingzhu looked at the array of black light surrounding Lin Langtian, her gaze reflecting surprise.
"A replica of the famous Heavenly Sealing Array, perhaps? Its power certainly exceeds that of a typical high-grade treasure," muttered Wu Qun, shocked. "The Heavenly Sealing Array is famous across the West Profound Region, but even a replica like this Minor Heavenly Sealing Array rivals low-grade Pure Yuan Treasures. With both Shengxuan Major Realm and the Minor Heavenly Sealing Array, it seems Lin Langtian could be in serious trouble."
Wu Qun had barely finished speaking when Su Rou, who had just arrived, interjected, "Big Brother Lin Langtian won't lose." She watched Lin Langtian, her trust unwavering.
Wu Qun fell silent, baffled by Su Rou's fierce confidence in Lin Langtian, yet he couldn't deny that she'd risked her life to save Fire Division just moments before. This firm belief seemed genuine.
As Wu Qun pondered, Ling Qingzhu's gaze remained fixed on the black array in the distance. She, too, was eager to see which of these two formidable figures would prevail.
Inside the black array, Lin Langtian's expression grew solemn. His fists clenched, and he struck the black barrier with a powerful punch. However, despite his physical prowess, the barrier only rippled under his attack—it held firm.
"Don't waste your energy," Gengtian sneered. "You should be familiar with the Minor Heavenly Sealing Array. After all, we used the real Heavenly Sealing Array to trap the Eastern Profound Region's top sect leaders, nearly seizing the Ancient Battlefield—until you ruined our plans."
Gengtian's voice was cold. "This replica, while not as strong as the original, is plenty to handle you. This is the strength of a true leader in Tianxuan Sect. Challenging me was the biggest mistake of your life."
"Oh, so this is a copy of the Heavenly Sealing Array?" Lin Langtian murmured, recognizing the formation. He recalled how the Western Profound Region had used the true Heavenly Sealing Array to trap leaders of the eight great sects, nearly seizing control of the Ancient Battlefield. If he and Lin Dong hadn't intervened, the West's plot might have succeeded.
"Interesting, but if this Minor Heavenly Sealing Array is the best you've got, it's not enough."
Although his initial attack failed, Lin Langtian's expression remained calm as he fixed an icy gaze on Gengtian.
"Keep boasting while you can. Today, you'll learn what true power looks like," Gengtian spat, his eyes cold. He raised his hand and flicked his fingers.
In that instant, the surrounding energy roared to life, twisting space and flooding the area with black light, creating a razor-sharp beam that tore through space toward Lin Langtian.
Seeing the attack, Lin Langtian's face grew serious, recognizing it as a technique similar to the one used by Cao Yu when he briefly controlled the true Heavenly Sealing Array. This time, however, Gengtian was able to wield the Minor Heavenly Sealing Array's full power, making it far deadlier.
"Then let me witness the power of your so-called treasure."
Undeterred, Lin Langtian summoned his own vast energy, extending his two fingers toward the sky.
"Emperor Flame Technique—Flaming Emperor Sword Finger!"
His low, powerful voice echoed through the air as a blazing, giant flame sword formed at his fingertips. With an icy glare, Lin Langtian slashed the fiery sword down on the black beam.
Boom!
The fiery sword and black beam collided, creating a massive shockwave. While the impact sent ripples across the barrier, it held firm, refusing to break.
"Emperor Flame Technique? Since when did Yuan Gate have a Flame Emperor Technique?" Gengtian's expression shifted as he saw the strength of Lin Langtian's move. He had heard of Yuan Gate's three legendary techniques, one of which had even troubled him in battle with Yuancang. But the Flame Emperor Technique was entirely new.
"This is a Fire Division technique. You're clearly uninformed." Lin Langtian sneered, amused by Gengtian's surprise.
"If that's all you've got, I'm afraid you're in over your head. Now, try the full power of this array!" Gengtian sneered, raising his gaze to the Minor Heavenly Sealing Array. As his hand moved, black light gathered to a terrifying degree, distorting the space around it.
"Minor Heavenly Sealing Array, Slaughter of the Eight Desolations!"
Gengtian's voice was cold as he pointed at Lin Langtian, unleashing a massive wave of black beams, each one tearing through space as they homed in on their target. Every beam was sharp and lethal, producing waves of fearful energy across the battlefield.
In the ranks of Tianxuan Sect, Nalan and the disciples cheered, certain that Lin Langtian was now trapped.
The black beams crashed into the formation, filling the sky with flashes of deadly light. As the light gathered, Lin Langtian's figure was gradually engulfed.
"Victory!" Tianxuan Sect disciples cheered, overcome with excitement.
Fire Division disciples, watching in horror, looked defeated, but a spark of defiance remained in their eyes. They refused to believe their invincible senior brother would fall here.
The mountaintop fell into silence as Wu Qun stared, struggling to believe what he'd just witnessed. Could Lin Langtian, who once defeated Yuancang, really be defeated here?
Ling Qingzhu frowned, her gaze locked on the black array as smoke and dust filled the air. She could not accept the thought of Lin Langtian losing so easily.
A glimmer of realization crossed her face as she sensed something, and she muttered, "He's not done yet."
"Heh, Pure Yuan Treasures are something else…" Gengtian smirked. Just then, cracks appeared in the rock below, and blinding light erupted from within, shattering the stone as debris scattered everywhere.
Gengtian's expression shifted as his eyes fixed on the bright light. There, emerging slowly, was a battered figure.
"Careless of me… A Pure Yuan Treasure indeed," Lin Langtian remarked, looking down at his shattered armor. If not for his strong physical body, that strike might have sent him straight to the afterlife. Even so, he had taken severe damage, the worst he had ever suffered.
"Oh, still standing? In that case, I'll strike again," Gengtian laughed, but before he could act, Lin Langtian's calm voice interrupted.
"Unfortunately, you won't get that chance…"
As Lin Langtian spoke, he closed his eyes, his aura shifting as it mysteriously faded from the battlefield.
Gengtian felt a wave of unease. Just as he prepared to summon the array again, he noticed the temperature around him begin to fluctuate, growing both scorching hot and eerily cold.
Sizzle!
Dark flames began to leak from Lin Langtian's body, distorting the air around him. Engulfed in these demonic flames, Lin Langtian's power surged.
In an instant, the world around them was consumed in dark flames, and behind Lin Langtian, a massive inferno raged.
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