Chapter 404: Fierce Battle with Gengtian
Boom!
A sharp sonic boom reverberated through the rocky terrain, catching everyone's attention as all eyes shot skyward.
In an instant, they saw a streak of red light racing across the sky at an unimaginable speed, carrying an overwhelming and violent aura.
"Big Brother Lin Langtian!"
Su Rou's eyes brightened as she recognized the familiar figure. Her expression, once filled with despair, lit up with relief and excitement.
"Cao Yu, Huo Tang, be on guard!" several Tianxuan Sect warriors warned, their faces instantly tense as they spotted the red light's descent.
Whoosh!
But before they could react, the fiery red figure hurtled toward them like a meteor. In a heartbeat, a terrifying force struck, unleashing a storm of energy that slammed into both Cao Yu and Huo Tang's chests.
Bang!
The explosive impact sounded as though it echoed in everyone's ears. They watched as Cao Yu and Huo Tang were flung backward, sliding hundreds of meters across the ground before crashing into a rocky cliff, embedding them deep within it. Cracks spread across the rock's surface as the two's life force faded away.
The sheer shockwave from Lin Langtian's landing alone had been enough to obliterate two Nine Yuan Nirvana Realm fighters. Witnessing this, the remaining Tianxuan Sect disciples felt a shiver of fear run through them.
"It's Senior Brother! He's here!"
The Fire Division disciples, upon seeing the red figure charging onto the battlefield, erupted with renewed energy, their eyes filled with fervor. They had known that Senior Brother would never abandon them!
"He actually made it…"
Wu Qun, from Jiutian Taishang Palace, watched the power and dominance of Lin Langtian's entrance with a mix of relief and awe. Now that Lin Langtian was here to take charge, Jiutian Taishang Palace could finally step back from the mess of this battle. After all, they hadn't needed to get involved in the first place.
The moment Lin Langtian arrived, the chaotic battlefield seemed to pause, all eyes locked onto him. Under countless gazes, the blazing red light around him gradually dimmed, revealing his tall, lean figure. Lin Langtian's face was cold, his expression a chilling mask of lethal intent.
His gaze swept up toward Gengtian, who stood on the mountaintop, an icy, murderous glint in his eyes. Even Gengtian felt a shiver run down his spine as he met Lin Langtian's gaze—a gaze as if he were already a dead man.
"Senior Brother, you're finally here!" Song Yun and Mo Tie quickly rushed over to Lin Langtian, relief clear in their voices.
"What's the damage?" Lin Langtian asked coldly.
At his question, Song Yun and the others exchanged heavy glances before Mo Tie finally spoke, his voice bitter. "Of the hundred disciples we had, nearly half are down, most of them seriously injured. If Jiutian Taishang Palace hadn't intervened, we would have been completely wiped out by now."
Boom!
Hearing this, an overwhelming, ferocious killing intent exploded from Lin Langtian, spreading across the battlefield for miles. The force of his fury was palpable, rising to the heavens, and every soul in the vicinity felt its chilling impact.
With losses nearing fifty percent, his limit had been crossed.
"I will take every one of their lives as a tribute for my fallen brothers."
Lin Langtian's voice, like a death sentence, echoed across the battlefield. The entire area fell into an eerie silence, blood-tainted air growing heavy with tension.
"Revenge!"
"Revenge!"
Fire Division disciples raised their fists in response to his words, each one burning with a vengeful fire, their shouts echoing across the field and chilling the Tianxuan Sect disciples who heard them. The Tianxuan Sect fighters felt the weight of Fire Division's unbreakable will for revenge—blood could only be repaid with blood.
"Brother Langtian!"
Turning, Lin Langtian saw Su Rou rushing toward him, her beautiful face alight with joy. Though she'd wiped the blood from her mouth, her pale complexion still betrayed her injuries.
Lin Langtian noticed the fatigue in her face, and he gently placed a hand on her head. He knew that the only reason Jiutian Taishang Palace had joined the fight was because of her, and he made a mental note of her loyalty.
"Take Shuang Wu back and look after her," he said, nodding toward the injured Shuang Wu nearby.
"Alright," Su Rou nodded, understanding the lethal resolve hidden beneath his calm demeanor.
From the mountaintop, Gengtian watched Lin Langtian approach with a glint of hostility in his cold gaze. Smirking, he called out, "I thought you'd hide until the Demonic Domain closed, but I see you have some nerve after all."
"This spot isn't bad…"
Ignoring Gengtian's mocking tone, Lin Langtian calmly surveyed the vast, rocky expanse around them.
"It's fitting to use it as your burial ground. It suits your rank well."
At Lin Langtian's words, Gengtian's eyes narrowed, his gaze turning even colder.
"What arrogance!"
Behind him, the three Tianxuan Sect champions—Nalan and the others—exchanged dark glances. Without another word, they shot forward, their target clear: Lin Langtian.
"Die!"
Nalan and his companions unleashed a surge of powerful energy, joining forces to form an enormous, sharp spear of concentrated energy that rocketed toward Lin Langtian's head.
Swoosh!
The spear shot downward, but just before it struck, Lin Langtian's left hand shot out like lightning. Grabbing the spear with ease, he stood unmoved, like an immovable mountain. In an instant, he formed his right hand into a fist and sent it crashing into the chests of the three warriors.
Thud!
A heavy impact echoed through the air as Nalan and the others staggered back, blood spilling from their mouths as their auras weakened. They had clearly sustained serious injuries.
All around, gasps of shock filled the air. Many onlookers stared, astonished at the young figure who had, in one move, severely wounded three of Tianxuan Sect's most formidable warriors.
Many exchanged uneasy glances. Now they understood why Lin Langtian had been so bold earlier; his strength had clearly grown considerably in a short amount of time.
"Things just got interesting…"
Some turned their gaze toward Gengtian, whose face had turned visibly darker. It seemed that taking down Fire Division was not going to be as simple as they had thought.
"Shengxuan Minor Realm? This guy actually broke through to Shengxuan Realm in such a short time," Gengtian muttered, his tone carrying a hint of surprise.
Hearing this, Nalan and the others exchanged uncomfortable glances. Just a month ago, Lin Langtian had only been at the Jiuyuan Nirvana Realm, slightly below their level. But now, he had already reached Shengxuan Minor Realm—his growth was indeed astounding.
"What should we do? Should we retreat?" Nalan asked Gengtian warily, glancing over at Lin Langtian.
With Lin Langtian here, taking down Fire Division wasn't going to be easy.
"If we retreat now, Tianxuan Sect will only become a laughingstock. Shengxuan Minor Realm or not, I'll take care of him myself."
Gengtian took a step forward, his gaze locking onto Lin Langtian as a smile, laced with deadly intent, spread across his face. "I'll show him that not just anyone is qualified to lead."
"Best of luck, Senior Brother! Show that Lin Langtian his place!"
The three warriors raised their fists in salute, cheering Gengtian on. Although Lin Langtian's breakthrough to Shengxuan Minor Realm had surprised many, Gengtian was at Shengxuan Major Realm!
In a battle between Major and Minor Realm, victory seemed certain.
Swoosh!
All eyes turned toward Gengtian as he moved forward, anticipation growing in the crowd. It was clear he was finally ready to strike.
The Tianxuan Sect disciples, encouraged by this sight, felt their spirits lift as they watched Lin Langtian, confidence rekindling in their eyes. They believed that with Gengtian leading, victory was assured.
In a flash, Gengtian stood before Lin Langtian, his gaze dark and sinister.
"You just can't help courting death, can you?"
With those words, a mocking grin spread across his lips. His eyes turned icy as a boundless surge of energy erupted from him, sweeping across the sky in waves.
Gengtian's power was vast, a force to be reckoned with at Shengxuan Major Realm. Life energy coursed through his veins, giving him the strength of an elder-level powerhouse.
Gengtian slowly rose into the air, hovering above Lin Langtian like a predator. Smiling grimly, he sneered, "What could you possibly use to fight me?"
With those words, his gaze turned lethal. With a sudden clench of his fist, he sent a massive wave of energy down toward Lin Langtian, transforming into an enormous, glowing palm that covered the sky as it plummeted toward him.
Boom!
As Gengtian's palm descended, his powerful energy surged, forming a colossal light that slammed down upon Lin Langtian with crushing force.
Yet Lin Langtian looked at the enormous light-palm coming his way without a trace of fear. Clenching his fist, he released a surge of powerful energy, ripping cracks through the air above. From those cracks emerged the shadow of a giant hand.
"Great Desolation God Palm!"
This massive palm, radiating a force far stronger than before, shattered the air as it clashed directly with Gengtian's giant light-palm.
Swoosh!
The two enormous palms, nearly identical in size, collided with a thunderous roar. The force of their impact created a shockwave so intense that the bystanders had to raise protective energy shields to avoid being blown back.
At the very moment the two palms dissipated, a flash of red appeared in Gengtian's eyes. Lin Langtian, wrapped in a fiery armor, seemed to appear out of nowhere, darting toward Gengtian with blinding speed. His fingers, sharp as spears, rained down upon Gengtian, targeting his vital points.
Swoosh! Swoosh!
Countless red shadows of Lin Langtian's fingers filled the air, each one emanating a savage energy. The pressure of his attack was so intense it even caused the surrounding air to explode.
"You're asking for death!"
Gengtian's eyes flared with killing intent. With a thought, he summoned a long spear that quickly spun into motion, stabbing forcefully to intercept Lin Langtian's strikes.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
The clash of finger strikes against spear strikes rang out, not with the sound of tearing flesh but the crisp clang of metal, sending sparks flying in every direction and making onlookers' hearts race.
"What incredible physical strength!"
Gengtian's eyes narrowed as his spear collided with one of Lin Langtian's finger strikes, the power behind it making him realize just how formidable Lin Langtian's body, strengthened by his flaming armor, had become. Even his top-grade spiritual weapon spear struggled to gain the upper hand.
Boom!
Lin Langtian pressed closer, his flaming armor rippling with fiery energy as he launched an unrestrained assault. His fists, elbows, knees, and even head became deadly weapons, raining down on Gengtian's vital points with relentless force and precision.
Caught off guard by Lin Langtian's fierce close-combat style, Gengtian found himself on the defensive, his moves briefly uncoordinated as he struggled to keep up.
However, Gengtian was no novice. After his initial disorientation, he quickly stabilized, releasing a surge of energy that condensed around him, forming a massive energy shield.
Boom! Boom! Boom!
The shield protected him, but Lin Langtian's onslaught didn't let up. His fierce, unrelenting attacks crashed down like a storm upon the shield.
The rapid succession of impacts echoed across the sky like thunder. Spectators below stared in shock, sensing the terrifying power in each of Lin Langtian's blows; the intensity of the battle was enough to make their blood boil.
"Break!"
In a sudden burst, Lin Langtian halted his barrage, channeling an intense surge of flame energy from his inner fire core. With an even fiercer force, he punched forward, slamming his fist against the massive shield.
Bang!
A deafening explosion filled the air as a wave of violent energy erupted. Under countless watching eyes, the shield shattered into pieces.
As the shield exploded, the energy from Lin Langtian's strike surged out, forcing Gengtian back. He stumbled through the air, needing to take several steps before he managed to regain his balance, clearly rattled by the attack.
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