Chapter 559: Crushing the Demon Marshal
"Boy, I'll find a good burial spot for you brothers right here on Lei Yuan Mountain!"
Transformed into his beast form, Xu Zhong's tiger face radiated terrifying murderous intent.
"That spot should be reserved for you!" Lin Langtian retorted coldly with a sneer.
As his voice faded, Lin Langtian exchanged a quick glance with Lin Dong and Little Flame, a knowing smile appearing on their faces. Flames surged from Lin Langtian's palm as the blazing furnace within his body ignited fully. In the next instant, he rushed forth, producing a sonic boom as he launched himself towards Xu Zhong.
Lin Dong followed immediately, his feet tapping lightly as an earth-shaking dragon roar resonated through the air. He turned into a streak of light aimed at Qin Shi, the Lightning Emperor Scepter appearing in his grasp, dazzling thunderbolts crackling along its length.
"Roar!"
Little Flame roared furiously, blood-red energy gushing from him, releasing a savage aura that surged like a tide. He lunged toward the Shadow Guard, instantly engaging him in an intense battle. The resultant shockwaves wreaked havoc upon the hall, devastating everything in their path.
The grand hall quickly descended into chaos, as terrified guests scrambled for safety, desperate to escape the raging conflict.
Clang!
Lin Langtian's flaming fist collided fiercely with Xu Zhong's tiger paw, sparks flying amidst an explosive clash of energy. The resulting shockwave pulverized every stone chair and table within a thousand-foot radius.
Whoosh!
Lin Langtian's expression remained indifferent as his figure flickered like a ghost, appearing directly above Xu Zhong. He extended his arm, unleashing a torrent of powerful Yuan Power, transforming it into countless energy arrows that relentlessly targeted Xu Zhong's vital points.
"Dark Abyss Golden Shield!"
Xu Zhong sneered and released a deep roar. Black energy surged beneath his skin, transforming it into an impenetrable armor of obsidian.
Clang! Clang! Clang!
Energy arrows hammered Xu Zhong's body, sparks bursting forth, yet he stood unmoved. In this moment, the terrifying strength of a Demon Marshal was clearly displayed.
"Hmph, you've got some skill, but that's your limit!"
Xu Zhong bore the barrage of attacks with a savage gaze locked onto Lin Langtian. Clenching his fist tightly, he launched a devastating punch.
"Dark Abyss Fist!"
Black Yuan Power erupted from his fist like a volcano, manifesting as a roaring dark tiger filled with lethal intent, charging at Lin Langtian.
Boom!
Lin Langtian hovered midair, his internal flame furnace intensifying. His arm bulged dramatically, becoming a fiery limb that fiercely collided head-on with Xu Zhong's incoming strike.
Bang!
The fierce clash of fire palm and tiger fist momentarily froze the surrounding air. The next instant, a visible shockwave erupted violently.
Columns shattered, and huge chunks of rock rained down as the entire great hall began to collapse.
Spectators quickly fled outside, watching in awe as the massive structure crumbled, shaking even the mountain beneath their feet.
Boom!
From within the debris, a figure enveloped in savage energy shot out, tearing a thousand-foot gash into the ground before finally halting.
Contrasting sharply, Lin Langtian calmly stood, his green robe fluttering lightly, expression unperturbed.
Clearly, the earlier exchange ended in Lin Langtian's favor.
Gasps echoed among observers. No one expected the seemingly obscure Lin Langtian to have gained the upper hand so quickly. After all, Lin Langtian was merely at the advanced Death Profound Realm, while Xu Zhong stood at the peak of the Death Profound Realm!
Normally, any cultivator at Lin Langtian's level confronting Xu Zhong head-on would be instantly obliterated. Yet not only was Lin Langtian unharmed, he had even gained an advantage.
Guests exchanged uneasy glances, realizing Little Flame had indeed summoned incredibly formidable allies.
"Brat, you really have some skill!" Xu Zhong growled fiercely, his eyes turning bloodshot.
His body rapidly expanded, thick black tiger fur erupting from beneath his skin, his limbs reshaping into deadly claws.
Within moments, Xu Zhong transformed into an enormous thousand-foot dark tiger. His body was armored with dark scales, bone spikes erupting from his back to form sharp, menacing wings. A terrifying aura flooded the sky.
Roar!
The colossal tiger let loose a devastating roar, cracking the ground and sending shockwaves rippling outward. Clouds darkened overhead, reacting to his savage presence.
Nearby spectators hastily retreated, fearing certain death should they be caught in the crossfire.
"Xu Zhong actually unleashed his ultimate Dark Abyss Sky Tiger form!"
Onlookers stared in awe, trembling at Xu Zhong's terrifying display of power.
Even Qin Shi, still engaged fiercely with Lin Dong, cast a worried glance toward Xu Zhong. He hadn't anticipated Lin Langtian could force Xu Zhong to employ such a trump card so swiftly.
"These two brats—what monsters are they? One at advanced Death Profound Realm is already impressive, but now this mere initial Death Profound Realm cultivator is also insanely powerful!" Qin Shi cursed inwardly, regretful of his decision to interfere.
Facing Lin Dong's dragon-enhanced attacks, Qin Shi fought desperately, all the while keeping an anxious eye on Xu Zhong's situation. If Xu Zhong failed, he wouldn't hesitate to retreat immediately.
Lin Langtian calmly regarded the towering beast before him. Indeed, Xu Zhong's current state brought forth terrifying power worthy of a Demon Marshal's reputation.
But that was merely impressive—nothing more.
"Brat, dying to my Dark Abyss Demon Body is your honor!"
The colossal tiger's mouth opened wide, summoning horrifying energy, blasting out a gray-black energy beam capable of shattering space itself, directly toward Lin Langtian.
Boom!
The attack struck Lin Langtian squarely, sending him crashing through multiple mountains before finally halting at the tenth peak, which shattered upon impact.
Spectators stared, horrified by Xu Zhong's overwhelming might.
"Is Lin Langtian still alive after that…?"
Yet moments later, shock rippled through the crowd.
Amidst the destroyed mountains stood Lin Langtian, his expression still utterly calm, a faint smile on his lips, seemingly unaffected.
"Are you sure you're from the Dark Abyss Tiger Clan and not some housecat?" Lin Langtian taunted casually, brushing dust off himself as though completely unharmed.
"This…this guy is a complete monster…" one spectator muttered dazedly.
"Since you've finished attacking, it's my turn now!"
Lin Langtian's eyes suddenly turned piercingly sharp as he surged forward. Immense energy gathered in his hand as he launched an earth-shattering strike.
Swish!
His punch distorted space itself, compressing blazing flames into a massive, hundred-foot-wide cannonball of fire. The fiery projectile screamed through the air, slamming mercilessly into Xu Zhong.
Bang! Bang! Bang!
Flames exploded upon Xu Zhong's massive body, but his dark scales remained untouched.
"You think this feeble attack can penetrate my Dark Abyss Armor?" Xu Zhong mocked, retaliating swiftly with another destructive beam.
Lin Langtian evaded instantly, relying on his Demon King Armor, easily neutralizing the attack.
Clang!
Pushed back momentarily, Lin Langtian quickly recovered and descended again. His fists unleashed a storm of relentless strikes, each enhanced with three distinct types of flames, bombarding Xu Zhong's seemingly invincible armor.
Clang! Clang!
Sparks flew, yet the armor remained intact.
"Pathetic, like a clown!" Xu Zhong roared mockingly, sweeping his bone-wing to slash Lin Langtian.
Onlookers shook their heads, convinced Xu Zhong's defense was unbreakable. No ordinary attack could penetrate the legendary Dark Abyss Armor.
However, just as they believed Xu Zhong was invincible, Lin Langtian's eyes flashed fiercely. An immense flaming sword appeared, descending like divine judgment onto Xu Zhong.
Slash!
Xu Zhong's mocking laughter abruptly ceased, replaced by a horrified expression. Blood gushed from a long wound carved deeply into his chest, his armor cracked open by Lin Langtian's devastating strike.
"What…?!" he stammered, disbelief overwhelming him.
Everyone stared in stunned silence at the bleeding gash, astonished that Lin Langtian had truly succeeded in shattering the famed Dark Abyss Armor!
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