Chapter 518: Slaughter and Deterrence
"Palace Master, the three of us can hold back one Death Profound Realm advanced expert."
Facing the aggressive stance of the Sea Demon Three Brothers, the trio of Liu Da stepped forward, speaking solemnly.
Ever since mastering the 'Three Beasts Revolving Yuan Art', Liu Da and his brothers were confident that by combining their strengths, holding back a Death Profound Realm advanced-stage expert wouldn't be too challenging.
At the same time, Tang Xinlian lightly pursed her red lips and spoke up: "I can also handle one Death Profound Realm advanced expert."
Although the subordinates she had brought from the Flame Divine Palace had all perished at the hands of the Yimo King within the Devouring Realm, she herself was the famed Fire Fairy of the Chaotic Demon Sea. With her current strength at Death Profound Realm initial-stage, blocking a Death Profound Realm advanced-stage expert wasn't beyond her capability.
Upon hearing this, Lin Langtian pondered briefly before shaking his head, "You don't need to intervene. Just stand aside and assist me if necessary. I'll handle these three personally."
Hearing that Lin Langtian intended to face all three Sea Demon brothers alone, Liu Da and his companions were momentarily startled. After exchanging glances, however, they quickly nodded.
After witnessing Lin Langtian's prowess in the Devouring Realm, they had developed absolute trust in him.
On the other hand, a trace of surprise appeared in Tang Xinlian's beautiful eyes. Although she knew Lin Langtian could unleash a mysterious and powerful force, such strength was surely not easy to manifest repeatedly.
Could he really handle three advanced-stage Death Profound Realm experts relying only on his personal strength? Wasn't this a bit too bold?
Despite her uncertainty, seeing Lin Langtian's tall and steadfast figure, she felt reassured. Somehow, Lin Langtian's actions always gave her a strong sense of security.
Lin Langtian wasn't acting arrogantly; he had carefully calculated this decision.
Currently, numerous powerful figures coveted his inheritance from the Samsara Cave. The Sea Demon Brothers were merely the first to act.
While his group could easily defeat the three brothers together, this wouldn't resolve the fundamental issue. Hence, Lin Langtian had decided to face all three alone, intending to intimidate the crowd and deter further trouble.
Might makes right—always the simplest, most effective logic.
On the other side, the leader of the Sea Demon Brothers, a middle-aged man, had a dark expression upon hearing Lin Langtian's declaration. He sneered coldly, "What arrogance! I wonder if you truly have the strength to back it up!"
The Sea Demon Three Brothers had roamed the Chaotic Demon Sea for decades, known for their formidable strength. Even experts at Death Profound Realm perfect-stage found it challenging to deal with them.
If they hadn't been held up earlier, perhaps the treasures of the Samsara Cave would already be theirs. Still, it wasn't too late—they could simply seize the inheritance from Lin Langtian's hands now.
They hadn't even attacked yet, and this young man already looked down upon them. Truly infuriating!
Regardless of whether Lin Langtian really had the treasure, they intended to teach him a lesson today.
"If you're going to fight, come forward. Save your meaningless talk—you won't have another chance to speak after today," Lin Langtian calmly replied.
If he didn't make an example of these opportunistic individuals, dealing with the wolves that would follow would become troublesome indeed.
"Big brother, let me and second brother teach this arrogant brat a lesson first," spoke one of the brothers standing behind the middle-aged man, eyes filled with malice. Immediately, powerful Yuan Power erupted from the two, who shot toward Lin Langtian simultaneously.
"Kid, provoking us Sea Demon Brothers means certain death!"
As they charged through the air, their voices carried intense killing intent.
Lin Langtian looked up calmly at the two Death Profound Realm advanced-stage experts rapidly approaching.
Before entering the Devouring Realm, his strength certainly wouldn't have allowed him to confront two such formidable experts simultaneously. However, things were different now—his power had greatly improved.
The combination of Death Profound Realm initial-stage and Grand Completion Celestial Symbol Master strength was sufficient to allow him to confront Death Profound Realm advanced-stage experts, even multiple opponents at once.
Boom!
Blazing flames erupted from Lin Langtian's body. His figure flickered, leaving behind afterimages that appeared almost ghostly in speed.
Swish!
Lin Langtian's current speed was clearly far superior to before. In a flash, amidst gasps of astonishment, he appeared directly before the man on the left.
"What incredible speed!" the gloomy-looking Sea Demon exclaimed internally. This speed exceeded even his own.
"You're seeking death!" Although momentarily startled, the man quickly regained his composure. He was a genuine Death Profound Realm advanced-stage expert. Lin Langtian would never benefit from directly confronting him.
In an instant, the man's fingers curled like a sword, swiftly condensing a blade of Yuan Power several meters in length. Shrouded in dense death energy, it slashed towards Lin Langtian's throat with chilling intent.
Unexpectedly, Lin Langtian didn't dodge. Instead, fiery energy erupted around his palm as he directly grabbed at the blade with his bare hand.
"Fool." The gloomy Sea Demon sneered, infusing even greater Yuan Power into the blade. Upon impact, he attempted to twist the blade to sever Lin Langtian's palm.
However, the blade striking Lin Langtian's palm produced no blood—only an ear-piercing grinding sound, as though it had struck against hardened steel.
The man panicked, trying to withdraw the sword, but it remained immobile. Looking up, he saw Lin Langtian's cold smile. Suddenly, Lin Langtian clenched his hand tightly.
Crack!
The sword made of dense Yuan Power instantly shattered under Lin Langtian's bare grip.
The Sea Demon's pupils constricted as dread surged through him. Reflexively, he tried to retreat.
"Too slow."
Space distorted, and Lin Langtian's figure appeared ghost-like behind him. Without hesitation, he delivered a fiery palm strike, slamming forcefully into the man's chest.
Boom!
The Sea Demon brother let out a muffled groan, staggering backward. Observers cried out in astonishment—no one expected Lin Langtian could so swiftly injure a Death Profound Realm advanced-stage expert in direct combat.
"You dare act so viciously, brat? Sea-Heaven Ghost Palm!"
As Lin Langtian moved in for the kill, an angry shout erupted from his right. The second Sea Demon brother unleashed a massive palm strike filled with overwhelming death energy.
Lin Langtian merely waved his sleeve dismissively, unleashing a surge of mental energy that transformed into a giant palm, instantly crushing the Sea Demon's attack into oblivion.
"What terrifying mental power!"
Shock filled the onlookers' faces. Lin Langtian's formidable mental strength was entirely unexpected.
Ignoring their astonishment, Lin Langtian flashed forward once more, striking towards the third Sea Demon brother. Just as his flaming fist was about to land, the eldest brother intervened, clashing fists directly.
Boom!
Lin Langtian stood immovable, but the eldest Sea Demon staggered back, his face flushed. Again, everyone watching gasped—this eldest Sea Demon, at the peak of Death Profound Realm advanced-stage and close to perfection, was still outmatched by Lin Langtian!
"Attack together!" shouted the eldest brother, grim-faced. They drew their powerful weapons, launching a combined, ferocious assault towards Lin Langtian.
Yet Lin Langtian merely smiled coldly, summoning his Fire Feather Sword. Blocking their attacks effortlessly, he channeled his power and shouted, "Heaven-Slashing Flame Sparrow Sword!"
Three enormous flaming sword images surged forward, slamming brutally into the Sea Demon brothers, shattering their weapons instantly and sending them flying backward, severely wounded.
This moment of weakness was exactly what Lin Langtian had waited for.
He swiftly appeared above them, eyes cold and merciless. With a surge of hidden, invisible power—the mysterious "stillness" force—he froze their bodies in place.
"Flame Sparrow Slash!"
With no resistance possible, the devastating flame sword swept through them, instantly bisecting their bodies. The Sea Demon brothers stared in horror at their split forms, unable to comprehend what had happened.
Their lifeforce quickly drained away, and moments later, the three formidable Death Profound Realm advanced-stage experts lay dead in the sky.
In mere minutes, three powerful cultivators had fallen.
Absolute silence engulfed the heavens.
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