Ancient Godly Monarch - Chapter 618

Chapter 618: Settling All Together

Qin Wentian originally didn’t have the intention to stay here for long. It was only because of Moon that he extended his stay by two days. He initially wanted to silently disappear right after the end of the examination. Being able to watch as Moon made her name with her creation in this examination, this journey could also be considered perfect.

In reality, there would also be things outside one’s expectations. He didn’t plan on confronting Rong Yan nor Shen Jing, he also didn’t want Moon’s future life in the academy to be disrupted. However, there was always something that had to happen. Since this was the case, Qin Wentian might as well choose to settle everything in one shot. Hence, he displayed his overwhelmingly extraordinary attainment in the field of divine inscriptions.

After that, it led to the scene happening now. Those gazes that were focused on Wang Yunfei instantly shifted and landed on him instead. Or to better put it, those gazes were fixed on the divine inscriptions he created with each step.

He could birth divine inscriptions with every step he took, not only that, the divine inscriptions were all at the fourth-rank. Such a terrifying attainment was enough to cause those geniuses in the Divine Weapon Academy to despair. When would they ever be able to reach such a realm?

Even Wang Yunfei himself couldn’t achieve the terrifying feat that this so-called apprentice had just performed, right?

Not only that, the sole reason as to why Qin Wentian took these steps was to target Wang Yunfei. The dazzling genius of the Divine Weapon Academy, Wang Yunfei.

“You, still don’t have the qualifications to speak to me.” That cold statement, along with this showing of his supreme attainment in the field of divine inscriptions, was undoubtedly the strongest response to Wang Yunfei. Because of Moon, Wang Yunfei shifted his rage onto Qin Wentian. Hence, Qin Wentian used the most direct technique to counter-attack him.

Could Wang Yunfei do what he had done? No, he couldn’t. Hence, the crowd only saw the ordinarily calm-looking countenance of Wang Yunfei turning ashen.

Right now, the domineering stance Qin Wentian displayed left Moon stunned. In the few days she had interacted with him, Moon always felt that Qin Wentian was magnanimous, cheerful, and was always smiling, giving off vibes of free-spiritedness. This was the first time she saw how tyrannical Qin Wentian could be. He showed a different face when facing against Shen Jing and Rong Yan. At this moment, Qin Wentian didn’t hide his brilliance in the slightest. It was as though as long as he was willing to, he would become the focal point of attention.

Even if Wang Yunfei was standing before him, Wang Yunfei would too lose his luster. This made Moon sigh silently in her heart. Who was this fellow exactly?

The ones in the crowd whose heart felt the greatest rush of impact were none other than Rong Yan and Shen Jing. Right now, the brilliance Qin Wentian was exuding caused their hearts to shiver. They had actually arranged for Qin Wentian to become an apprentice…if it was simply so, there was nothing for it. But they still ‘gave’ Qin Wentian away like an item, causing him to become the apprentice of Moon.

Shen Jing and Rong Yan weren’t stupid. Upon seeing Qin Wentian revealing his strength as well as how Moon always defended him, how could they still fail to understand how Moon transformed so much? All these were caused by their ‘giving’ away of Qin Wentian. And what’s more laughable was how they still tried to create all kind of problems, trying to humiliate Qin Wentian.

But since matters had came to this, there was no way to return to the past.

Qin Wentian then shifted his gaze onto Rong Yan and Shen Jing, his cold eyes were akin to sharp swords, causing their hearts to involuntarily tremble.

“Not everyone is a hypocrite like the two of you. Moon has a kind heart, and although I was ‘given’ by you two to Moon as an apprentice, Moon has always treated me with respect and even taught me what she could. Hence, I treat her as my friend. As for the two of you, I had never expressed any ill intent towards you. Yet for some reason, the expressions on your faces were always filled with pride and contempt, the tone of your voices containing traces of humiliation.”

Qin Wentian coldly continued, “Looking at your high and mighty appearances, for people who are ignorant, they might really still think how powerful you are. However, you are both clearly only ordinary members. I really wonder, where did all the arrogance on your faces came from? Do you know why I couldn’t even be bothered to entertain you all? Because, the two of you aren’t even worthy.”

A voice akin to a heavy hammer smashed upon the hearts of Shen Jing and Rong Yan, causing both of their countenances to turn pale. That’s right, from the start to the end, Qin Wentian took no actions against them. It wasn’t because he didn’t have a temper, but rather, he didn’t felt that they were worthy enough. How much arrogance was in these words? Yet it seemed that truly, Qin Wentian was more than capable enough to utter words like this.

“I know who you are,” At this moment, Wang Yunfei coldly spoke as he stared intently at Qin Wentian.

Qin Wentian inclined his head and stared at Wang Yunfei, only to hear Wang Yunfei laughing, “Seventh-level of Heavenly Dipper as well as that aura you exude. I won’t be mistaken, you must be the very same person who exchanged for the bone powder of the Sky Demon Oracle Bone using over a hundred top-tier fourth-ranked divine weapons at the Flying Immortal Tower, and you even killed Xue Yunfan from the Cold Slaughter Sect off after that. To think that you actually hid yourself in my Divine Weapon Academy.”

Wang Yunfei’s words caused yet another huge uproar. Even the elders in the spectator stands felt their hearts stirring. Over a hundred pieces of top-tier fourth-ranked divine weapons? How good was this man at forging weapons? One could tell instantly from his outstanding attainments in the field of divine inscriptions that it would be almost effortless for this man to create a top-tier fourth-ranked weapon.

Not only that, why did Qin Wentian use such a large quantity of divine weapons to exchange for the bone powder of the Sky Demon Oracle Bone?

“So what, even if you know?” Qin Wentian emotionlessly commented.

“You came to my Divine Weapon Academy because you had no way to solo forge all that weapons you needed on your own. Moon must be the person who aided you in this. You used the resources and facilities of my Academy to transact for the bone powder and even dared to be so arrogant here today? Are you doing so because you feel that your attainments in divine inscriptions are extraordinary, or because you wanted to use the identity of an outsider to establish your might here in the Divine Weapon Academy?”

Wang Yunfei, as expected as a Heaven Chosen from the Divine Weapon Academy, he quickly inferred many things. The reason why Qin Wentian would come here was undoubtedly to borrow their resources. And this person didn’t have anything to rely on, which was why he went to the Flying Immortal Tower in a conical bamboo hat to conceal his identity. Since this was the case, how could Wang Yunfei still allow Qin Wentian to leave easily?

“Wang Yunfei, aren’t you a little shameless by saying this? The resources he used were all entitled to me. When had he ever used the academy resources?” Before this Moon still held Wang Yunfei in the highest regard, yet right now she couldn’t help but to be sorely disappointed even if he was the most outstanding Heaven Chosen of the Heavenly Dipper Realm in the Divine Weapon Academy.

“Moon.” Qin Wentian called out. Moon turned to him only to see a slight smile on Qin Wentian’s face. “Don’t bother arguing with him, there’s no meaning to it.”

Moon’s countenance stiffened slightly as a heavy disappointment flashed in her eyes. Although her performance was outstanding, her status in the academy couldn’t be compared to Wang Yunfei, who was outstanding in both combat and divine inscriptions. If not, she would be able to help speak up for Qin Wentian.

“Wang Yunfei, no matter what excuses you find, it’s obvious you are aiming for the treasure I transacted for. However, I only have a single question for you. Are you even worthy of it?” Qin Wentian mocked. “All the elders of the Divine Weapon Academy, what are your views on this matter?”

Such an arrogant tone caused the hearts of many members to pound. This person was simply too brazen, he basically didn’t give a shit about Wang Yunfei.

“Your weapon forging abilities are truly extraordinary, would you be willing to join our academy?” An elder asked.

“I don’t like to be restricted, I can only apologize and thank senior for your good will.” Qin Wentian rejected with no hesitation, causing Moon to be increasingly nervous.

“Since you are not a member of my academy, the grudge between you and Wang Yunfei is a private one. Us elders naturally wouldn’t go and interfere in it. You two can handle it among yourselves.” That elder replied.

“I’m sure all of you have witnessed Moon’s true abilities. Would her life be made difficult deliberately in the Divine Weapon Academy because of this matter?” Qin Wentian inquired again.

“Don’t worry, we aren’t blind. We can naturally see Moon’s talent. As long as she is willing, there would be elders in the academy willing to accept her as a disciple. Our Divine Weapon Academy wouldn’t be so shameless as to implicate an innocent genius disciple of our academy because of the grudge between you and Wang Yunfei.” That elder assured him.

“This junior will naturally believe the Divine Weapon Academy would hold to its words.” Qin Wentian nodded. He then stared at Moon, “Moon, your talent for weapon forging is truly not bad, this place is very suitable for you. Train up well here, you will definitely make your mark in the future. And for this matter, from now on you will have nothing to do with it.”

“No…” Moon wanted to speak. She knew very well how powerful Wang Yunfei was. Wang Yunfei wanted to go to the Sacred Battle Platform tomorrow, that was how much confidence he had in his own strength. Although Qin Wentian’s attainment in divine inscriptions were very outstanding, it was impossible for him to best Wang Yunfei in terms of combat.

“This matter shall come to an end here.” Qin Wentian directly interjected, not allowing Moon to complete her sentence. “As for Wang Yunfei, I can’t be bothered about him.”

At this moment, seeing how much confidence Qin Wentian had in himself, Moon finally allowed herself to believe in him, too.

Qin Wentian turned to Wang Yunfei, “I heard that you are planning to fight some battles on the Sacred Battle Platform tomorrow?”

Wang Yunfei froze before he coldly laughed, “There’s an arranged battle there tomorrow. I, Wang Yunfei did intend to visit there to broaden my horizons.”

“For the arranged battle tomorrow, I too wish to go there to broaden my horizons. The fame of the Sacred Battle Platform is known throughout the world. If you can defeat me there, no matter how many divine weapons you want, I shall give them to you,” Qin Wentian emotionlessly stated. Since tomorrow he was already going to fight, he might as well settle all his grudges in one fell swoop there.

Wang Yunfei contemplated for a moment before stepping out and pointing at Qin Wentian. “This is something you proposed yourself. What if you don’t turn up tomorrow?”

“I will go with you tomorrow. If he doesn’t appear, you can do whatever you want to with me,” Moon stared at Wang Yunfei as she spoke, her words causing Qin Wentian to be taken aback. Seeing how resolute Moon was, he didn’t say anything else. But how could he not appear tomorrow? He was one of the participants of the arranged battle.

“Fine. Everyone in the academy has heard your words,” Wang Yunfei stared at Moon. He then pointed his finger at Qin Wentian, “If you don’t dare to show up tomorrow, I shall make Moon into my slave. You better consider well the consequences.”

Qin Wentian’s countenance turned cold, “If you are defeated, what then?”

“Do whatever you want to me,” Wang Yunfei was incomparably confident. His cultivation base was at the ninth level of Heavenly Dipper, how could he be defeated by someone at the seventh level?

“See you tomorrow then,” Qin Wentian hugged Little Rascal before turning and leaving the area together with Qing`er. Very swiftly, they left the Divine Weapon Academy. Yet soon after, a storm of such proportions kicked up that even the year-end examination today lost its luster.

The various outstanding Heaven Chosen from all directions were all rushing their way over to reach the Sacred Battle Platform by tomorrow. How dazzling would the battle between the top ranker of the Immortal Martial Realm, Qin Wentian, and one of the eight era-suppressing geniuses, Di Shi, be? How could people not be filled with anticipation and excitement for it?

Moon’s brows were slightly furrowed, her face painted by worry, yet the expressions on Rong Yan and Shen Jing were all icy cold. Tomorrow would be the day where Wang Yunfei trampled on the fellow who caused them to lose all face!

Chapter 619: Descent

After Qin Wentian left, the year-end examination of the Divine Weapon Academy continued. However, the atmosphere was completely spoiled. The thoughts of many already drifted over to the drama that would be happening tomorrow.

At the same time, everyone in the Sacred Royal City also started to gather at the Sacred Battle Platform.

Although there were an insane number of people who gathered back during the opening of the Immortal Martial Realm, when placed in perspective compared to the entire Royal Sacred Region, a few million people was just a drop of water in the ocean. The vast majority of people in the Sacred Royal City had never seen Qin Wentian before, they had only heard of the happenings in the Immortal Martial Realm.

He was the number one ranker of the Immortal Martial Realm, he killed one of the princes of Grand Shang, Shang Tong. An elder from the Royal Sacred Sect died because of him, he was the companion of the Holy Maiden from the Medicine Sovereign Valley, the son-in-law of the Medicine Sovereign, a disciple of the Battle Sword Sect that broke the sword-comprehension record, and the person with the number one latent potential in the Heavenly Dipper Realm of all the members in the Battle Sword Sect. There were simply too many laurels, causing the number of halos on him to be almost countless.

Also, for this battle, he wasn’t fighting against a random someone. His opponent was one of the eight absolute era-suppressing geniuses, Di Shi of the supreme Di Clan.

In a hundred-mile radius around the Sacred Battle Platform, there were tens of thousands of people flying in the sky. Countless experts were heading towards the Battle Platform, causing the inns and hotels to be fully filled.

Tonight, nobody was sleeping. Countless people were in discussion about the genuineness of the younger generation in the Royal Sacred Region.

There were rumors saying that Gu Liufeng might have already left the Royal Sacred Region, while Hua Taixu had joined the Royal Sacred Sect. And other than the two of them, out of the other six era-suppressing geniuses, four of them had already arrived here.

There were also many experts from the Celestial Maiden Sect that came, and naturally, the maiden with the title ‘number one beauty under the heavens,’ Lin Xian`er, attracted the gazes of countless people.

Those characters from the upper echelons of the supreme Di Clan were here as well, including many experts from Grand Shang Empire. Even quite a few Sword Sovereigns from the Battle Sword Sect dropped by here…

In any case, the area where the Sacred Battle Platform was located, was completely flooded with people. This night, many conflicts erupted in a hundred mile radius around the Sacred Battle Platform. There were many who speculated wildly in intense discussion on who the ultimate winner between Di Shi and Qin Wentian would be.

This night, many people couldn’t sleep. Many spectators arrived through the night, leading to a completely crowded location in the morning. Those who weren’t at the Celestial Phenomenon level, or those that didn’t belong to any major powers didn’t dare to fly through the air above the heads of others. If you weren’t strong and have no background, but still insisted on flying past the heads of so many experts, wasn’t that simply courting death?

The sun rose and its rays illuminated the Sacred Battle Platform, causing the battle platform to be basked in a golden glow.

There were spectator stands in all eight directions and the space was sufficient for several tens of thousands of people. Although right now the Sacred Battle Platform was still empty, the vast majority of the seats were already filled up.

“The sun is already high up in the sky, it’s about time, isn’t it?” At this moment, whistling sounds rang out through the air, causing the hearts of many to tremble. The kind of people daring to fly above the heads of others were undoubtedly top-tier powers of the Royal Sacred Region. Only then did the crowd below bear the humiliation.

“Di Shi,” somebody exclaimed in surprise when they saw the person in the lead. Di Shi’s eyes gleamed with sharpness, his expression was harsh, and he exuded an extremely savage aura, akin to a primordial bird of prey. His gaze seemed normal, but from his eyes, one could feel a terrifying eruption of the energy within.

“Is he Di Shi? He actually is the first to arrive. Seems like he has prepared for this battle for a very long time.” The crowd instantly broke out into discussion.

Di Shi was the first to step on the Sacred Battle Platform. The figures behind him were none other than experts from the supreme Di Clan. Their aura was extremely terrifying, and they headed over to one of the eight spectator stands there, folding their sleeves as they sat down.

Di Shi sat down as well. His eyes closed as he retracted his aura, waiting silently for his opponent.

And not too long later, yet another group of silhouettes whistled through the air as their arrival caused another wave to erupt among the spectators. These people were all from the Grand Shang Empire. The person in the lead had a crown on his head, his eyes exuded the air of a dragon, high up and mighty. It seemed as though the whole world was under his control just from the presence he emitted.

“It’s Prince Shang Yin of Grand Shang Empire. Twenty years ago, he was ranked fourth in the Immortal Martial Realm Rankings. He has superb talent, terrifying combat prowess and is a disciple of the Royal Sacred Sect. Now that Shang Tong has died, it is rumored that the Emperor of Grand Shang has decided to name him as the crown prince, and intends to pass on the throne of the emperor to him in the future. Now it seems that, that rumor is real.” Many people exclaimed. Shang Yin had a crown on his head, a high and mighty figure.

“The experts from the Violet Thunder Sect are here as well.” From afar, thunder rumbled throughout the sky as many experts descended. These were all disciples of the one of the Nine Great Sects, the Violet Thunder Sect.

After the Violet Thunder Sect, others from the rest of the Nine Great Sects all appeared. And after them, the Chi Clan from the Western Domain, and the Tianfan Sect, as well as some other powers, also showed up.

Chi Lian and Fan Mengyu of the eight era-suppressing geniuses arrived, instantly attracting a multitude of stares.

However, very quickly the gazes of the crowd shifted away again. Those of the Celestial Maiden Sect appeared, and Lin Xian`er, the number one beauty under the heavens was within them. That flawless countenance of hers instantly caused many males in the crowd to slip into a daze.

Before Lin Xianer arrived, Fan Mengyu, as well as the Princess Jiao Yang of Grand Zhou, had appeared. The two of them could also be considered very beautiful, yet their beauty was overshadowed by Lin Xianer.

“The experts from the Radiant Gold ancient country arrived.”

“The experts from the War Country arrived.”

“Li Tian of the eight era-suppressing geniuses is here as well.”

The crowd exclaimed unceasingly. Today, the Sacred Battle Platform was destined to be extremely dazzling, there would be countless superstrong experts arriving.

And at this moment, a group of people from afar walked over. The person in the lead was clad in simple clothing yet he exuded the aura of tyrannical majesty, similar to Shang Yin of Grand Shang Empire.

“The Human Emperor of Ye, Ye Qingyun.” Some recognized him as many exclaimed in surprise. Even the Human Emperor had personally arrived.

“Ye Qingyun is the foster father of Qin Wentian. Earlier, he missed it when Qin Wentian was crowned the top ranker of the Immortal Martial Realm. And this time, he is here specifically to root for Qin Wentian, hoping that Qin Wentian would be able to dominate an era-suppressing genius.”

“Father,” A voice echoed out. A look of joy flashed on Ye Qingyun’s face as he turned in that direction. Ye Lingshuang and her fellow experts from the Battle Sword Sect had arrived.

“Those of the Battle Sword Sect are here.”

“Why has Qin Wentian not appeared yet?”

The gazes of the crowd roamed about, yet they didn’t see Qin Wentian.

At this moment, Di Shi’s eyes abruptly opened, gleaming with sharpness as he stared in the direction of those from the Battle Sword Sect. He coldly spoke, “Could it be that Qin Wentian wished to dodge this battle and didn’t dare to turn up?”

“Junior brother Qin set out before us, he should already be in the Sacred Royal City,” A voice replied. The person who spoke was none other than Lin Shuai, his words causing many people to turn their attention to him, as well as Ji Feixue who was by his side. Yet another of the era-suppressing geniuses had appeared.

Di Shi coldly snorted, before closing his eyes once more.

The people in the spectator stands grew increasingly more numerous, there was already a countless number of famous people.

And in a certain part of the spectator stands, there was a group of experts waiting there. These were none other than the people from the Divine Weapon Academy, and Wang Yunfei was in their midst.

Other than Wang Yunfei, Rong Yan, Shen Jing, and Moon were there as well.

“Senior, this platform is the only platform in the world that is your stage,” Shen Jing smiled. She was as beautiful and elegant as ever, yet right now she couldn’t really be said to be dazzling. There were simply too many females in the spectator stands that were many times more outstanding compared to her.

Wang Yunfei nodded his head lightly. He too, was filled with anticipation. Would the Sacred Battle Platform be the place where he, Wang Yunfei, became famous through the Royal Sacred Region? In fact, he had long wanted to try challenging people on this platform and now, he made use of the crowd drawn here by the battle between Qin Wentian and Di Shi so he could use this opportunity to make himself famous.

“I only fear that a certain someone had already fled, he won’t dare to appear,” Rong Yan mocked as he stared at Moon. Today, if that apprentice does not turn up, Moon would become the slave of Wang Yunfei. In that case, he could very well imagine Moon’s future. What a pity, such a beautiful woman would become a plaything of Wang Yunfei.

“He isn’t such a person, he will definitely show up.” Moon’s brows were furrowed. She believed in Qin Wentian.

“Are you so confident?” Shen Jing laughed coldly, “Or could it be that something already happened between you two? Were your feelings played by him?”

Moon regarded Shen Jing with a glacial gleam in her eyes. Shen Jing continued sarcastically, “Look, so many experts are descending here. When he sees such a majestic scene, would he even dare to appear? Or do you think he would hole up in his shell?”

Upon hearing her mockery, Moon replied, “Maybe he will be the same as yesterday, birthing fourth-ranked divine inscriptions with every step and appearing on this stage in a most magnificent manner. As for you, yesterday you could only look up to him in admiration, not daring to say anything in response.”

Shen Jing froze, she stared at Moon with disbelief before adding in a low voice, “You are truly crazy.”

After speaking, she turned her gaze away, no longer looking at Moon.

And at this moment, roars of excitement echoed out, growing increasingly louder. A terrifying sound wave undulated as above in the sky, the silhouette of a young man appeared as the countless gazes of the spectators all shifted onto him.

“Qin Wentian has arrived!”

“Is he that Qin Wentian that’s the top ranker of the Immortal Martial Realm?”

The good-looking young man was clad in a clean and simple white robe, his long hair fluttering in the wind, as he casually stood in the air, giving people a feeling of unmatched magnificence through the generations.

“Wentian, you are here.” The Human Emperor laughed.

“Foster Father,” Qin Wentian nodded to the Human Emperor.

“Junior brother Qin,” Lin Shuai and the others from the Battle Sword Sect also greeted Qin Wentian.

“Sir Qin, we meet again,” Lin Xian`er from the Celestial Maiden Sect walked up as she smiled sweetly to Qin Wentian.

“Wentian,” A voice from afar echoed out. After that, the crowd only saw a group of maidens flying over. The woman in the lead had an empire-toppling appearance that wasn’t in anyway inferior to Lin Xian`er’s, and possessed of an even purer demeanor..

“Qingcheng,” Qin Wentian laughed as he walked to Mo Qingcheng and held her hand. The two of them then stood together, appearing to be akin to a golden couple, a match made in heaven.

“Is he Qin Wentian?” Wang Yunfei stared at the silhouette of that young man as his expression twitched.

Shen Jing’s eyes glowed with an unusual light when she stared at Qin Wentian and Mo Qingcheng. Somehow, a feeling of inferiority bloomed in her heart; she no longer exuded arrogance. Shen Jing then murmured, “These are the real Heaven Chosen of the Royal Sacred Region.”

The attention of everyone was instantly drawn when he appeared.

Rong Yan stared at Qin Wentian as he sighed in his heart. There was no way for him to be comparable to such a genius at all.

Moon turned her gaze upon Qin Wentian, and for some reason, she involuntarily recalled another figure.

“Seems like the person you are waiting for decided not to appear. Moon, just accept your fate,” Shen Jing sarcastically replied. Did Moon really think that that apprentice would show up in a dazzling fashion? Utterly ridiculous.

And just as the sound of Shen Jing’s voice faded, Qin Wentian gazed at Mo Qingcheng as he spoke in a low voice, “Let me go greet a friend of mine first.”

Mo Qingcheng nodded her head lightly. After that Qin Wentian stepped forth and to the surprise of Shen Jing, she realized that his gaze was directed over their way. Her heart couldn’t help but to pound faster as he approached.

Moon’s beautiful eyes stiffened a little. She stared at that pair of eyes. The light in them seemed to contain a very strong sense of familiarity to her.

“Moon!” Qin Wentian called out. Instantly, Moon froze, even her breathing stopped. That familiar voice, she naturally knew who it was. However right now, she was incomparably shocked, even more shocked compared to back then when he birthed fourth-ranked inscriptions with every step he took.

Wentian, Tianwen. Qin Wentian appeared here in an even more magnificent manner compared to his exhibiting his attainments, akin to the descent of a Heavenly God!

Chapter 620: You Are Truly Weak

Time seemed to have stopped. Moon’s beautiful eyes froze, her body couldn’t even move. However, a terrifyingly huge wave of impact rumbled through her heart. He, was actually Qin Wentian?

Moon had once speculated before that such a character like Tianwen might be a Heaven Chosen. Maybe, he was some genius from some aristocrat clan, and if he appeared here today, he might come here with the experts of his clan. Yet Moon would have never expected that he came alone. Not only that, his features were different compared to the man she knew, he was much younger and better looking compared to before, and his presence caused the stares of everyone in the crowd to shift to him because simply, he was Qin Wentian.

A legendary character that was the top ranker of the Immortal Martial Realm, the young man that was currently the most hotly discussed in the Royal Sacred Region.

Rong Yan and Shen Jing were completely taken aback for a moment, they didn’t recognize Qin Wentian. However, that familiar voice of his caused a bolt of lightning to go off in their minds, pounding their hearts violently. This feeling was impossible to describe.

When Rong Yan saw Qin Wentian appearing earlier, he already knew that this was somebody he would never be able to compare to. And when Shen Jing saw Qin Wentian, she said that only characters like him were true Heaven Chosen.

However, the perfect Heaven Chosen in front of her eye was actually someone she humiliated and looked down upon before. Now that when she recalled Qin Wentian’s words yesterday, she couldn’t help but to turn ashen. He didn’t bother with them simply because they weren’t qualified.

Moon’s unintentional words actually turned into reality. That apprentice did appear in front of everyone in a dazzling, magnificent manner. Shen Jing could only look up at him in awe.

“Thank you.” A light laughter rang out, a radiant smile evident in Moon’s beautiful eyes. Only that she could also feel her tears glimmering within as well. Even she herself didn’t know where the tears came from. At this moment, Moon felt an unprecedented complexity in her heart.

“Thank you…” Moon sincerely stated again with gratitude. The young man before her caused her to undergo such a transformation, allowing her to have the confidence to carry herself in front of those who used to mock her before. He was unmatched through the generations, gathering the attention and focus of everyone the instant he appeared. Somehow, he seemed to fulfill everything Moon was looking for in her other half, perfect and flawless. Yet, Moon also understood that that was destined to be a fairy tale forever. Just like what she thought before, for such a character, only empire-toppling females who were as outstanding as he was could match up to him. Mo Qingcheng was precisely such a person.

They stood together hand in hand, everyone in the crowd all felt that they were a match made in heaven. She had nothing but blessings for the couple in front of her, wishing them the very best.

“Moon, even without me, you would eventually still make your mark one day. I’m merely hastening that a little. What made this possible was your innate talent,” Qin Wentian gently smiled. “Oh yes, don’t forget that you promised me if one day I really need your help to forge divine weapons, you will help me for free.”

“Naturally, I don’t mind helping you every day if you need me to,” Moon smiled. However soon after, she felt as though she said something wrong as a blush appeared on her cheeks. She lowered her head slightly and straightened her dress with her fingers.

“Don’t joke with me, I will take it for real,” Qin Wentian smiled. When the two of them spoke, Shen Jing and Rong Yan stood there stunned, they didn’t interrupt. Qin Wentian didn’t even glance a single time at them. This sort of disregard surpassed humiliation by mere words and at this moment, Wang Yunfei had gone totally ashen. This number one character in the Immortal Martial Realm actually had even stronger attainments compared to him in the field of divine inscriptions. And as for combat prowess, there was no suspense nor doubt at all. If the two of them were at the same level, Qin Wentian would certainly be able to insta-kill him.

This was a character that dared to jump levels to challenge Di Shi. Shang Tong of Grand Shang also couldn’t even stand up to a single strike of his.

However, for him, Wang Yunfei, his cultivation base wasn’t at the seventh level of Heavenly Dipper, but was at the ninth level instead. Since his opponent was Qin Wentian, he grit his teeth and decided that he might as well go all out.

An intense battle intent madly gushed forth from him towards Qin Wentian. This battle would be the battle where he made his name.

“Since you are Qin Wentian. It suits me perfectly.” Wang Yunfei soared up into the sky. He bellowed, “FIGHT ME!”

Qin Wentian glanced at Wang Yunfei before he turned and stepped out, directly moving to the airspace above the Sacred Battle Platform.

On the Sacred Battle Platform, a dazzling current of light shone, as though there was a terrifying energy fluctuation there.

In that instant, Di Shi opened his eyes. His gaze was incomparably demonic akin to a ferocious bird of prey, radiating a sharpness that could effortlessly tear people into pieces. He faced Qin Wentian and icily spoke, “Hurry and settle your nonsense. Your life is mine to take.”

His arrogant voice was filled with the entirety of pride of his being. He brought with him an indomitable conviction to win this battle. His words were also humiliating Wang Yunfei as though in his eyes, Wang Yunfei was not even worthy of a mention as he told Qin Wentian to quickly settle his ‘nonsense.’

Such a humiliation made Wang Yunfei turned pale. He shot a gaze at Di Shi as he stepped out and spoke, “I am Wang Yunfei from the Divine Weapon Academy. Here by, in front of all the heroes in the world, I challenge Qin Wentian.”

After speaking, he moved towards the Sacred Battle Platform.

“Noted. Choose the rules of the battle.” A voice drifted over, it was none other than the administrator of the Sacred Battle Platform.

This ancient platform whose fame shook the entire Royal Sacred Region wasn’t a place for any Tom, Dick or Harry to come up and battle. One had to be a Heaven Chosen or they wouldn’t have the qualifications to fight on it.

“Set what you want to,” Qin Wentian emotionlessly spoke as he glanced at Wang Yunfei.

“Divine weapons of the fifth-rank and below are allowed. Conceding equals defeat and the victor cannot make any more attacks as long as one has conceded. If you lose, I want your interspatial ring where you keep the bone powder and all your divine weapons.” Wang Yunfei coldly spoke.

“Sure. If you lose, I will break one arm of yours,” Qin Wentian’s eyes were incomparably serene.

“Fine.” Wang Yunfei grit his teeth as his countenance turned ashen. Qin Wentian actually wanted one of his arms.

“The rules are set, and for those who break them, we will personally execute that person.” An imposingly cold voice echoed out. After which, bright light shimmered as a formless runic glow activated. Below where they stood, a stone platform appeared and a screen of light manifested at the same time, enveloping the two of them. The battle had officially started.

There were no fixed rules when it came to battles on the Sacred Battle Platform. The rules were set by the combatants themselves, and once both parties agreed, the rules would be fixed. If one side broke it, the Sacred Battle Platform would generate its own energy to kill the rulebreaker.

RUMBLE!

Wang Yunfei threw his head back and roared as his astral nova erupted into being. A divine armor then enveloped his body, causing coronas of light to flicker resplendently. Terrifying sounds rumbled from within his body like the power of a bloodline being awakened, causing the sharpness that radiated from him to grow stronger and stronger. His entire person was now akin to a divine weapon.

“Chi…” Wang Yunfei stepped out, staring at the Qin Wentian who was standing on the Sacred Battle Platform. With a loud howl, boundless streams of light containing extreme sharpness shot towards Qin Wentian.

Qin Wentian’s blood thrummed in his body, he resembled a descendant of a supreme demon emperor. He stood there silently, his long hair akin to blades as they fluttered in the wind. The aura exuding from him skyrocketed madly as a radiant golden beam of light manifested. The wings of a great golden roc were drapped onto this descendant of a supreme primordial demon emperor.

When that divine weapon-like glow from Wang Yunfei neared, Qin Wentian abruptly moved. His movement was akin to a streak of golden lightning as he vanished in the blink of an eye.

The silhouette akin to a golden roc lengthened unceasingly, and several shadows split off from it, forming into countless incarnations. It was unclear where Qin Wentian’s true body was. The sharpness from Wang Yunfei got increasingly terrifying, however right at this moment, an insidious dreamforce invaded his sea of consciousness causing him to be mired in illusions.

Bzzz! A golden silhouette soared towards him. Wang Yunfei coldly hollered as the light of a divine weapon flashed, tearing that silhouette apart. Yet, there was no blood.

“WANG YUNFEI!” A voice rang out in his mind, seemingly from all directions. The incarnations now simply flooded the stage, nobody could tell which among them was real.

A terrifying iciness shone in Wang Yunfei’s eyes as the sharpness he exuded intensified once again. Wang Yunfei waved his palms, blasting that sharpness out towards the area where the incarnations were at. An explosive sound thundered out as the incarnations were all severed away. Wang Yunfei instantly located where the true Qin Wentian was.

Qin Wentian’s palms pressed downwards, forming a wave of destructive energy that negated the sharpness along with a blast of astral light. After that, an incomparably lofty pair of eyes stared right at Wang Yunfei, causing him to tremble in his heart.

“Seems like I’ve overestimated you. You are truly unworthy,” Qin Wentian coldly spoke. After which, he simply stood there and blasted out with a palm. Instantly, millions upon millions palm imprints erupted forth, pressing down on Wang Yunfei. Wang Yunfei’s countenance was exceptionally unsightly. Qin Wentian actually dared to scorn him?

The blood in his body burned as a crimson glow enveloped him. An instant later, numerous blood-colored spears formed, rising up the heavens, as shattering sounds echoed unceasingly. Wang Yunfei stepped out, advancing forcibly against the tide, closing in on Qin Wentian.

There was no emotions on Qin Wentian’s face, he simply continued what he was doing, sending out palm imprints with increasing might to bury Wang Yunfei. The strength in his palm attacks were so great that it seemed as though they could collapse the heavens, destroying everything, slaying gods and demons. The distance between them grew increasingly closer, as though they wanted to take the fight to close-range combat.

“What a violent force.” The experts watching all felt their hearts shuddering. This battle was simply too savage, strength against strength.

The tyrannical qi flows ravaged the platform. Qin Wentian pressed down from the skies, each and every one of his palm imprints contained an incomparably terrifying vibrational force. Wang Yunfei didn’t know how many of those palm imprints he had already shattered. Right from the start he had already been using the entirety of his strength, yet these attacks by Qin Wentian seemed never-ending. Right now, he felt his inner organs all shaking violently from the impact as he endured that immense pressure.

Qin Wentian roared as another round of attacks containing apocalyptic might slammed out. His incarnations all mirrored his movements, the destructive power caused Wang Yunfei to stiffen as he felt a seemingly invincible formless might crushing him.

“DIE!” Wang Yunfei howled in anger, making a last-ditch desperate struggle. His body erupted with runic glows of divine inscriptions that wanted to envelop Qin Wentian within. Yet, the numerous streams of grand nihility palm imprints smashed onto him, crushing his pitiful attack as he spat out fresh blood. Wang Yunfei’s advance was forcibly halted, and he was mercilessly slammed downwards onto the ground.

“You lost.” A whistling sound rang out as a blood-colored halberd manifested from the void, directly slashing towards Wang Yunfei’s right arm, cleanly chopping it away.

Sword qi ravaged the area as that severed arm turned into dust. The distance between them lengthened and Wang Yunfei’s countenance turned as pale as paper. Blood flowed unceasingly from that severed stump of his arm, dripping onto the Sacred Battle Platform.

“Is that all you got? You are truly too weak. Get the fuck out of my sight.” Qin Wentian stood in the air, not even bothering to look straight at him.

The screen of light lifted, Wang Yunfei stumbled his way in the direction of the Divine Weapon Academy. Upon looking at that pale countenance of his, as well as his severed arm, and then glancing again at that imposing silhouette standing in the air, Shen Jing, Rong Yan, and Moon all felt indescribable emotions in their hearts. Regardless if it was in combat or in divine inscriptions, that figure unmatched in magnificence through the generations could easily suppress the Heaven Chosen, Wang Yunfei, before their eyes in such a domineering manner!

Chapter 621: Group Battle of Heroes

The expressions on the faces of the spectators were all calm. The ending of this battle was only to be expected, after all.

Although Wang Yunfei thought highly of himself and was quite famous in the Sacred Royal City, wanting to borrow the Sacred Battle Platform to make his name, how could someone like him be comparable to the top ranker of the Immortal Martial Realm Qin Wentian? The talent of those absolute geniuses of the Royal Sacred Region could easily be deduced from their title. And even though Wang Yunfei was strong, his fame was far beneath an era-suppressing genius. He was basically not on the same level.

Since Qin Wentian had the capabilities to fight against Di Shi, it was only within expectations that he would defeat Wang Yunfei. If not, undoubtedly, everyone would drown in disappointment with regard to this top ranker of the Immortal Martial Realm.

This battle caused quite a great shock to Rong Yan, Shen Jing, and Moon, as well as the others from the Divine Weapon Academy. But to the vast majority of those major characters that came here today, it was simply nothing but an interesting prelude. The next event was the one that they were all waiting for.

Qin Wentian made his name after achieving the position of the top ranker of the Immortal Martial Realm. Borrowing that incomparable prestige of that ranking, he had jumped levels and challenged Di Shi of the eight era-suppressing geniuses.

If Qin Wentian was victorious, his name would surpass the name of the eight era-suppressing geniuses, becoming someone at the very peak. In the same era, nobody’s name would be ranked beside him. He would become the symbol of this era, a representation of the future.

Hence, the meaning of this battle was extraordinary.

Not only that, this wasn’t a battle solely between Qin Wentian and Di Shi. During the ending of the Immortal Martial Realm, Di Shi issued a challenge to all the Heaven Chosen in the Royal Sacred Region, wanting them to gather at the Sacred Battle Platform to see who among them was the one that could truly stand at the peak.

Qin Wentian didn’t feel anything defeating Wang Yunfei. He understood that the battle after this was the challenge that he truly needed to face. This was the fight that belonged to him.

On the Sacred Battle Platform, Qin Wentian’s long hair danced in the wind, akin to sharp blades as a fiendishly demonic aura exuded from him.

Many people were speculating… Would this person become a brand new legend starting from today?

The Sacred Battle Platform, the most illustrious arena of the Royal Sacred Region. Would this be the place that skyrocketed Qin Wentian’s name and cemented his status?

BOOM! A loud sound akin to an earthquake thundered out. Di Shi stood up, his gaze penetrated through space, landing on that fiendishly handsome-looking silhouette on the Sacred Battle Platform. His entire body radiated an incomparable baleful aura of a ferocious primordial bird of prey about to lunge out of him, slaughtering everyone, engulfing everything.

His sharp eyes roamed the crowd as he coldly spoke, “After the Immortal Martial Realm, I invited the heroes of this era to gather here. For those under Celestial Phenomenon, they are able to participate in combat to see who is the one truly unrivalled in Heavenly Dipper.”

Di Shi’s voice was booming, a tyrannical qi permeated the atmosphere. He came here today bringing with him a supreme confidence. Qin Wentian would become the stepping stone for him to rise all the way to the top.

He would undoubtedly be victorious today, killing the top ranker of the Immortal Martial Realm, Qin Wentian, and cleansing the shame and humiliation of him not getting into the top ten back in the Immortal Martial Realm.

“The eight era-suppressing geniuses are all ranked equally. But, I have not truly fought against any of them. Today since there’s such an opportunity, I also want to see who among us would truly be unrivalled in the Heavenly Dipper Realm.” A tyrannical voice thundered out as a sturdy figure slowly walked out. This, was none other than Li Tian, of the eight era-suppressing geniuses.

In the wilderness, there were many clans and tribes. There were those who were claimed to be from the barbarian clan, but in truth, the name of a single clan simply couldn’t encompass the vastness of the wilderness. Li Tian was born in the Heaven Punisher Clan of the wilderness and was termed by others as Li Tian of the barbarian clan. His attainments in the Mandate of Gold were incomparable. He who pursues the peak, cultivates only a single Mandate. The blood in his veins was the blood from the barbaric wilderness, his physique could transform, becoming larger, turning into a barbaric wargod. He was blessed with innate divine strength and when coupled with his insights in the Mandate of Gold, the strength of his attacks were beyond terrifying.

“Li Tian has broken through to the eighth level of Heavenly Dipper.” The crowd all sighed with admiration in their hearts when they felt the powerful aura rolling off from Li Tian’s body. The eight of them stood at the frontier of the era, they were all representatives of the future.

After him, Chi Lian walked out. His entire body was radiating with the tyranny of devilish energy.

“Dongyue Hanjiang, crown prince of the Eastern Mountain ancient country also stood up.” The crowd drew in a deep breath as they stared at the figure. This battle wasn’t only between Qin Wentian and Di Shi. At the same time, it was also the penultimate battle for the eight era-suppressing geniuses to see who stood at the peak.

Sadly, Gu Liufeng and Hua Taixu weren’t present today.

Fan Miaoyu walked out as well. Fan Miaoyun’s cultivation base was already at the peak of the ninth level. She had the highest possibility of being the strongest among the era-suppressing geniuses and hence, with the highest odds of being ranked as ‘Unrivalled in Heavenly Dipper.’

Ji Feixue didn’t step out. His cultivation base now was only at the peak of the seventh level and had yet to breakthrough to the eighth. Although his talent was high, when facing against so many similarly monstrous opponents, his defeat was all but assured.

Staring at Qin Wentian’s silhouette, Ji Feixue couldn’t help but admit that the rumors circulating outside saying that Qin Wentian replaced him in status as the number one disciple of the Battle Sword Sect had already became a reality.

“Just these few people? There should be more right. I thought all of you had confidence in your combat prowess? Hadn’t you all stepped into the supreme-tier of Heavenly Dipper already? Why don’t any of you dare to step out now?” Di Shi tyrannically snorted.

As the sound of his voice faded, yet another figure appeared in the direction of where those from the Violet Thunder Sect were sitting. This person was tall and exuded an aura unexcelled in the world.

He wasn’t any one of the eight era-suppressing geniuses, and his fame couldn’t be compared to them. But for those who were familiar with him all knew that this person was much more dangerous compared to any of the eight era-suppressing geniuses.

Liu Lan from the Violet Thunder Sect. And just like what Di Shi said, he was one of those who had already entered the supreme-tier of Heavenly Dipper Sovereigns.

What did the supreme-tier mean? The supreme-tier of the Heavenly Dipper Realm undoubtedly meant that those characters in it had no opponents who could match their combat prowess. Only people at this level would have the qualifications to be termed as unrivalled in Heavenly Dipper. It was common knowledge that for those who desired to breakthrough to Celestial Phenomenon, they first had to comprehend the true intent of their respective Mandates before forming a constellation that belonged solely to them. However, there were numerous existences who had transcendent combat might and comprehended the true intents, yet they had not broken through to Celestial Phenomenon yet. Characters like these who comprehended the true intent of their Mandates were generally referred to being at the supreme-tier of Heavenly Dipper.

Liu Lan was precisely such a character.

Di Shi came here with another purpose than just killing Qin Wentian. He wanted to be the overlord of the Heavenly Dipper Realm, trampling everyone underneath him.

Although there were several characters like Liu Lan who were all at the supreme-tier of Heavenly Dipper, not one of them could obtain the recognition of everyone in the Royal Sacred Region to become worthy of the title, ‘Unrivalled in Heavenly Dipper.’ After all, there could only be a single person worthy of the name. If there were two or more, how could it still be termed as ‘unrivalled’?

Di Shi today came here with such an ambition. He wanted to become the only existence that truly stood at the peak of Heavenly Dipper.

From this, one could see how great his appetite was.

If one wanted to obtain public recognition, becoming unrivalled in the Heavenly Dipper Realm was even tougher than becoming one of the eight era-suppressing geniuses. There were simply too many demon-level geniuses in the Royal Sacred Region, too many people who stayed at the Heavenly Dipper Realm and had yet to break through to Celestial Phenomenon. Some of these roamed the world, while others stayed hidden in seclusion, searching for a spark of insight that would allow them to breakthrough. There were even many who had comprehended quite a few true-intents of the martial mandates. Other than these people, who then could truly obtain the title of being unrivalled in Heavenly Dipper?

Yet another figure walked out. This person was clad in a golden armor, his entire being radiating a golden light. He stared straight at Li Tian as his intent to battle skyrocketed.

“The crown prince of Radiant Gold ancient country.” Many in the crowd felt their gazes freeze. This person didn’t participate in the Immortal Martial Realm but because of a twist of fate, he comprehended the true intent of his Mandate. Right now, nobody knew how strong his combat prowess is.

In the direction where members from the War Country were sitting, there was a figure who similarly walked out. This person was middle-aged and seemed about forty-years of age. He was the Heaven Chosen of the War Country, as well as a disciple of one of the nine great sects, the Heaven Cleaving Manor. His combat prowess was unfathomable and it was rumored that he had also stepped into the supreme-tier of Heavenly Dipper Sovereigns.

Liu Lan and this Heaven Chosen from the War Country didn’t choose to enter the Immortal Martial Realm a few months ago. Their combat strength was unfathomable, but what the Immortal Martial Realm tested for was innate talent. There were several older Heavenly Dipper Sovereigns with immense combat strength who didn’t enter the Immortal Martial Realm. Because, if their talent was insufficient, the Immortal Martial Realm might very well be their burial ground. These characters all had already comprehended at least a kind of true intent, with a single foot already in the Celestial Phenomenon Realm. Why would they take such a needless risk?

Only the eight-era suppressing geniuses didn’t have this fear. They had absolute confidence in their own innate talent. The burial grounds for geniuses would never be able to bury them.

“This battle fills me with even more anticipation. However, why is Di Shi so confident?” Many wondered in their hearts. Could it be that Di Shi had also comprehended the true intent of his Mandate? If that’s the case, it would definitely be very dangerous for Qin Wentian.

Although Qin Wentian’s innate talent was ridiculously high, his cultivation base was still at the seventh level after all. If he were to fight against those at the supreme-tier, he simply wasn’t strong enough yet.

“Wentian, be careful of those people. They are all peak existences at the Heavenly Dipper Realm who comprehended the true intent of their Mandates,” Lin Shuai transmitted his voice over. “Just fight a battle against Di Shi and reject the group battle. Nobody would say anything against you.”

Qin Wentian’s heart trembled slightly when he felt the overwhelming pressure in the atmosphere. These people who dared to step out were all extremely terrifying characters.

“Nine people. Wonderful.” Di Shi swept his gaze onto those who dared to step out. There were five of the eight era-suppressing geniuses, Qin Wentian, Liu Lan from the Violet Thunder Sect, the crown prince of Radiant Gold, and the Heaven Chosen from the War country.

The appearance of any one of the nine could cause the hearts of the crowd to shudder and to think that today, all nine of them were walking towards the Sacred Battle Platform simultaneously.

“Since we have all appeared, we might as well settle everything in one great battle. I propose all nine of us step up at the same time, how about it?” Di Shi’s eyes gleamed sharply as he spoke. The Sacred Battle Platform was big enough for many to battle on it.

“He’s crazy, why is Di Shi acting like this today?”

“Why is he so confident? Has he truly reached the supreme tier?” Many people exclaimed when they saw the ‘madness’ of Di Shi.

“Wentian, nine people stepping on the Sacred Battle Platform at the same time indicated that all nine will fight directly against each other in turns, you have to be careful, these people are all monsters of the Heavenly Dipper Realm.” Lin Shuai warned.

Qin Wentian’s gaze stiffened, nine people fighting in a round-robin format?

And for these opponents, there wasn’t a single one which Qin Wentian could say with confidence he would definitely be able to win against. Each one of them all possessed torrential combat strength, unfathomably powerful. Di Shi’s words instantly caused an uproar throughout the spectators.

Did the other eight dare to accept?

Did Qin Wentian dare to accept?

“Qin Wentian.” At this moment, Di Shi spoke again, his gaze directed at Qin Wentian. Qin Wentian inclined his head, matching his gaze only to hear Di Shi coldly continuing, “This battle between us nine, let’s set a rule for the two of us. Between you and me, if you don’t die, I will not get down from the Sacred Battle Platform. And similarly, if I don’t die, you cannot get down the platform as well.”

The hearts of the spectators pounded violently. This, was the rule of a life-and-death battle. Only with one of them dead would the other be able to concede if they found themselves unable to match up against the other opponents.

“DO YOU DARE?!” Di Shi roared, his killing intent gushing out in waves. His great goal today was to slay the top ranker of the Immortal Martial Realm and stand at the very peak of Heavenly Dipper!

Chapter 622: Fighting Di Shi

Right now, Di Shi was brimming with immense confidence, as though Qin Wentian was already prey in his eyes, and would undoubtedly die to him.

“Wentian, be cautious. This time the person you wanted to fight against is merely Di Shi alone. Don’t accept the group battle.” Duan Han transmitted his voice over to Qin Wentian. Such a round-robin battle was simply too dangerous. Of the nine, other than five of the era-suppressing geniuses, there were three others who had comprehended the true intent of their Mandates, belonging to the supreme-tier of Heavenly Dipper Sovereigns. Qin Wentian’s talent was redoubtable, but after all, he had cultivated for too short a period of time.

The gazes of everyone landed onto Qin Wentian. They were all very clear on how great the pressure this number one ranker of the Immortal Martial Realm was currently facing. He just needed to endure for one or two more years, breaking through to the eighth or even maybe the ninth level of Heavenly Dipper and at that time, it would be much easier for him when facing such a situation. After all, his cultivation base was simply too shallow. If it was Gu Liufeng that was here instead, Gu Liufeng would stand a better chance.

“Wentian.” From the side of the Human Emperor, Ye Lingshuang worriedly transmitted her voice too.

Mo Qingcheng’s hands were tightly clenched as perspiration could be seen on her palms. Her beautiful face was tinged with worry, yet she didn’t say anything. She didn‘t wish to add to the pressure Qin Wentian was feeling.

Moon was staring over at him as well. She didn’t expect Di Shi would be so brazen. Despite Qin Wentian’s magnificence being unmatched through the generations, if he accepted the battle, he would face a situation where he might very well die. What would Qin Wentian choose?

Qin Wentian’s long hair danced about in the wind, his fiendishly handsome eyes stared straight at Di Shi. His sharp gaze was even sharper compared to the edge of blades. He was the one that challenged Di Shi; if his strength failed to match up to Di Shi, he would die. If his strength was stronger than Di Shi, Di Shi wouldn’t be able to retreat as well in front of all these people. This battle was also a battle of their courage and conviction.

“The first time we met, your arrogance knew no bounds. I killed your brother in front of you. The second time we met, was inside the Immortal Martial Realm on the path of monuments. You were still as arrogant as before, yet when we fought, you were ousted by me and was kicked out of the top ten rankers. This is the third time we meet, yet you are still so arrogant and just as foolish as ever. In that case, let today be the date of your death.” Qin Wentian stared at Di Shi as he icily replied, “I will accept your proposition.”

Qin Wentian’s words instantly caused an uproar among the spectators. He actually accepted it!

And not only that, from the words he had spoken, Di Shi was truly pathetic. No wonder he hated Qin Wentian so much. Him being ranked outside of the top ten was actually because of Qin Wentian and in that case, his vaunted arrogance didn’t have any substance to it. After all, in their earlier two meetings, Di Shi was the one that suffered – Qin Wentian had taught him a bloody lesson.

“The two times earlier weren’t true combat. Today, I shall make you regret everything you have done in the past,” Di Shi icily retorted. After which, he turned his gaze onto the other seven, “If any of you don’t dare to battle, you can retreat now. If no one retreats, it means that all of you agreed to rules of this battle.”

The seven other experts were at the side of the Sacred Battle Platform. Since they already stepped out, how could they retreat now?

“Since no one wants to retreat, other than my battle with Qin Wentian which is a life and death battle, the others can voluntarily concede if they want to. We will refrain from using divine weapons. How about it?” Di Shi asked again.

“I have no problems. But between myself and Qin Wentian, we will have another agreement. Let our rules be the same as what you set earlier, a life-and-death battle.” Liu Lan faintly spoke, causing everyone to be startled. Was Liu Lan here because he wanted to kill Qin Wentian? Back then in ancient Ye, it was rumored that Qin Wentian and Ye Qingyun had formed an irreconcilable grudge with the Violet Thunder Sect. It seemed Liu Lan was arranged by them to be here to kill Qin Wentian.

“Liu Lan, how despicable. You are someone of the same generation as me, yet your face is thick enough to request of a life-and-death battle with my junior brother?” Lin Shuai sarcastically commented.

“If he doesn’t dare to, he can very well reject it.” Liu Lan uncaringly replied.

“I accept.” Qin Wentian’s voice was low, yet the words he had spoken caused the hearts of the spectators to pound violently. The pressure of this group battle was almost at an unimaginable high for Qin Wentian.

“Since everyone has no disagreements, please get on the Sacred Battle Platform,” Di Shi emotionlessly spoke. In the depths of his eyes, one could see a cold light flickering within as he stared at the rest.

There were a total of nine participants.

Five era-suppressing geniuses: Di Shi, Li Tian, Chi Lian, Fan Miaoyu, and Dongyue Hanjiang.

Three supreme-tier Heavenly Dipper Sovereigns: Liu Lan of the Violet Thunder Sect, crown prince of Radiant Gold ancient country, as well as the Heaven Chosen of the War Country who was also a disciple of the Heaven Cleaving Manor, Wu Teng.

Such a terrifying group of people stood atop the Sacred Battle Platform at the same time. The hearts of the crowd trembled with anticipation. Although the Sacred Battle Platform was the most illustrious battle arena in the Royal Sacred Region, it was very rare for such a terrifying group of people to be seen on it. Right now, this group of combatants could all be said to already be considered the highest tier in the Heavenly Dipper Realm. One would be hard-pressed to find a group to surpass them.

In the Sacred Battle Platform, a total of nine stone platforms manifested below the nine participants, linking the space within them. From afar, the spectators noticed that the circumference of the platform widened and it was also powerful enough to withstand attacks from Celestial Phenomenon Ascendants.

“Who should fight first?” A voice rang out. The nine stone platforms all shimmered with a brilliant light, enveloping all nine participants in a screen of light.

“Me. I want to fight Qin Wentian,” Di Shi’s eyes contained an incomparable loftiness. His terrifying aura at the eighth level of Heavenly Dipper gushed out, filled with a fearsome balefulness as a scary phantom of a primordial azure roc manifested behind him. His entire being was radiating a demonic azure light, the sharpness of his eyes was so intense that it seemed he could kill with a single stare.

The nine stone platforms started spinning. The other seven platforms were moved away from the center, leaving only the stone platforms of Di Shi and Qin Wentian behind.

“Is the top ranker of the Immortal Martial Realm finally facing off against one of the eight era-suppressing geniuses?” The gazes of the spectators landed on the two of them.

Di Shi stepped out, lunging forth like a primordial bird of prey.

Qin Wentian’s eyes turned incomparably fiend-like. The power of his bloodline erupted out as he activated the Fiend Art Transformation. The phantom of a resplendent golden roc manifested behind his back, the two of them confronting each other as their tyrannical auras collided in mid air unceasingly, causing thunderous booming sounds to ring out.

Bzz!

The raging wind seemed as though it wanted to tear apart this space. Di Shi rushed towards Qin Wentian, blasting out with his palms. Instantly, a gigantic bird manifestation shot out, ripping its way towards Qin Wentian. This casual strike by Di Shi already contained the strength exhibited by an ordinary ninth-level Heavenly Dipper Sovereign.

Upon seeing that baleful manifestation shooting straight for him, Qin Wentian similarly pushed forth with his palm. The entire space trembled violently, yet Di Shi took this chance to further close in the distance, appearing before him. The terrifying azure roc behind him let out an incomparably sharp screeching sound as several ferocious-looking bird of prey erupted into being, wanting to tear the void apart.

BOOM!

Qin Wentian stepped out, his star-seizing palm imprint sweeping over everything as a resplendent light enveloped his body.

Di Shi’s speed was blindingly fast, circling around Qin Wentian at extreme speeds. However, the golden light radiating from Qin Wentian blasted outwards, illuminating the sky. With a roar of rage, he dashed out, breaking through the encirclement with a speed not a whit inferior to Di Shi’s.

The manifestations of Di Shi slammed relentlessly into the palm imprints unleashed by Qin Wentian as thunderous sounds rocked the entire arena, causing reverberations throughout the area. Such a battle deeply shocked all the spectators, especially those who weren’t at the supreme-tier of Heavenly Dipper. They realized that if they were the one facing attacks of such magnitude, they couldn’t even block a single strike. Even the attacks of ordinary ninth-level Heavenly Dipper Sovereign would be easily shredded apart.

The grand battle between them shook even the heavens. After which, the crowd discovered there were numerous incarnations appearing on the battle platform. Regardless of Di Shi or Qin Wentian, it seemed that both of them cultivated a similar technique, enabling them to manifest incarnations of themselves to aid in their attack. For those who were more meticulous, they discovered that the number of Qin Wentian’s incarnations exceeded that of Di Shi. Although this was simply a small detail, it was sufficient to cause the hearts of many to shiver. This indicated that Qin Wentian’s talent was stronger compared to Di Shi.

BOOM!

Another violent collision resounded, the two of them lengthened the distance between each other as the arena returned to its original calm. The incarnations merged back into one – their true bodies.

Di Shi floated in the air, staring at Qin Wentian as he icily commented, “I was merely testing you with that attack. If your strength is only at this level, just die then.”

After speaking, a terrifying glow circulated around Di Shi’s body as streams of blood-colored light towered up into the sky. His astral soul and astral nova in the form of an azure roc rumbled the void, appearing behind him. The light of that faint image seemed to contain life in them, akin to a true ancient primordial azure great roc.

Bzz!

A super strong destructive energy erupted forth from Di Shi. In this instant, Di Shi became even more dangerous compared to before.

“Mandate of Demon at the Perfection Boundary, Mandate of Corrosion at the Perfection Boundary. There also seemed to be a kind of strengthening effect Mandate,” Qin Wentian surveyed Di Shi. In the midst of that azure light, he could sense a terrifying corrosion energy. Was this Di Shi’s strongest state? He should still be hiding one more of his Mandate.

After that strengthening, Di Shi truly resembled an ancient primordial bird of prey. His entire body transformed into a stream of light and rushed out, with even quicker speed than before. Both his arms trembled, and instantly, the great wings of the azure roc behind him shone with an intense light.

BOOM! BOOM ! BOOM!

Multiple beams of azure light zoomed towards Qin Wentian. Qin Wentian retreated backwards yet somehow, he discovered that his movements were restricted, he couldn’t move at all. There was a formless energy locking him down.

This, should be a type of restrictive Mandate.

Or maybe, this was the Mandate Di Shi was keeping hidden. In the Immortal Martial Realm, Di Shi’s capabilities were restricted, he couldn’t explode forth with his true strength. But now, he could finally unleash all of his abilities.

“Wentian!” The countenances of those who were concerned about Qin Wentian all drastically changed. They watched as the terrifying ferocious manifestations of birds that were akin to beams of light shot right towards him while his movements were being locked.

“Each and every one of the eight era-suppressing geniuses all had their own unique abilities. Di Shi naturally was no exception. Seems like in terms of combat prowess, Di Shi has an advantage. Could this recent character that rose up live to walk away today?” Many were silently speculating. If Qin Wentian were to survive, it meant that Di Shi must die.

Right now, resplendent astral light circulated around Qin Wentian as his physique gradually grew larger. The light emanating from him caused the hearts of the spectators to shiver. His long hair turned a completely inky black, even the clothes he wore seemed to be dyed by that inky blackness. Right now, he completely resembled a descendent from one of those ancient primordial demons that ruled unchallenged in their era.

A multitude of incarnations burst into the being, superimposed together as they erupted forth with an attack at the same time. The sky shook, the earth trembled. Qin Wentian moved forward instead of retreating, his strength causing the void to rumble.

“I really want to see how would you take my life.” Qin Wentian’s physique was now several times larger than Di Shi. He rushed forwards, slamming forth violently with his palms, aiming at that ferocious ancient primordial azure roc!

Chapter 623: Extreme Combat Strength?

Right now, Qin Wentian’s physique was incomparably huge, akin to the body of a fiendgod. His palms shimmered with a torrential astral light, suppressing both heaven and earth.

Di Shi and that manifestation of the gigantic azure roc behind him attacked at the same moment, causing resplendent lights of pure destruction to engulf the sky. In fact, in the midst of their battle, faint shadowy heavenly constellations actually appeared, causing the spectators to all be wholly taken aback. The battle of two Heavenly Dipper Sovereigns actually formed a faint manifestation of heavenly constellations. Although this wasn’t a true constellation, it still caused the hearts of those who saw it to shiver.

“BIND!” Di Shi roared, a boundless azure light shot forth from the azure roc as several silhouettes of demonic birds suddenly appeared beside Qin Wentian, grabbing hold of him.

“What power is that?!” The hearts of the spectators pounded violently. Each ferocious bird of prey seemed to burst out of the void, locking down Qin Wentian. The azure roc roared in a savage manner, the light glinting in its eyes filled the hearts of people with terror.

“You can’t escape death even if you want to!” Di Shi icily roared, seemingly transforming into something resembling a demonic overlord, as he advanced towards Qin Wentian.

For an era-suppressing genius, they stood at the foremost of the era in this incomparably vast Royal Sacred Region. How could they be someone ordinary? They simply weren’t something normal geniuses could be compared to. Although his temperament was insufferably arrogant, his combat prowess was redoubtable. If not, he wouldn’t have been awarded the title ‘era-suppressing genius.’

“Truly powerful,” the spectators all sighed in their hearts, this was the reason why the eight of them became known as the era-suppressing geniuses. Before this, because Di Shi was ousted from the top ten in the Immortal Martial Realm rankings, there were some that started to doubt him, saying that he wasn’t worthy of the title. However, the vast majority understood that even though he was ranked #11 in the Immortal Martial Realm, Di Shi was still Di Shi, as powerful as before.

“Are you even worthy?” Qin Wentian stared at Di Shi. Abruptly, a formless sword might enveloped this entire space as a third eye opened in the center of his brows. Even his Great Dream astral soul appeared behind his back.

Stomping down, the heaven and earth cried out as the formless sword might condensed into true substance, penetrating past the body of Di Shi. At this instant, Di Shi groaned in misery, his flight upwards towards Qin Wentian abruptly slowed down.

BOOM!

An unparalleled burst of strength gushed forth. Despite the powerful and terrifying binding effect on him, Qin Wentian forcibly stomped down once more. At this moment, Di Shi felt as though he was mired in an illusion. He was no longer on the Sacred Battle Platform, but was in a separate dimension instead. Qin Wentian brought him to this dimension, this was his dreamscape.

“Dreamscape!” Di Shi turned ashen as he stared at that Great Dream astral soul. Although he knew this was a dreamscape, he discovered that despite his powerful strength of will, he was still unable to extricate himself from this dream Qin Wentian created for him.

“I WON’T BE FOOLED!” Di Shi howled in madness. The azure roc roared, intensifying the binding effect on Qin Wentian. His bloodline thrummed even more violently, the power from the blood of an ancient primordial azure roc granted him a unique strength.

“I don’t need to fool you. This is my dream, a dream that will reap your life away. Enjoy this,” Qin Wentian’s voice sounded out as he stomped down again. Di Shi discovered several gigantic silhouettes appearing beside him. These were monsters formed from the stuff of nightmares, sealing his path away. They each wielded a large devilish halberd in their hands as they all pierced out at the same instant towards Di Shi.

“All of these are mere illusions.” Di Shi’s eyes flickered with an incomparable sharpness.

Puchi… A crisp sound rang out as the halberds pieced into Di Shi’s body.

“ARGHH!” A violent cry wrecked with pain echoed out, Di Shi’s countenance instantly paled as his entire body trembled, in the throes of excruciating pain.

BOOM!

Qin Wentian stomped again as a formless sword slashed towards Di Shi, causing Di Shi to groan in misery as blood leaked from the corners of his lips.

Such a scene caused all the hearts of the spectators to be filled extreme bewilderment. What happened to Di Shi?

They couldn’t see the dreamscape Qin Wentian created. They only saw Di Shi’s body trembling violently of its own accord before he coughed out blood. They were unable to feel the pain Di Shi felt, they didn’t understand how real and how terrifying this dreamscape really was!

“Dreamforce, he has entered a dreamscape!” Someone exclaimed in wonder. The faces of those from the supreme Di Clan all drastically changed. Although Di Shi knew that he was in a dream, he was still stuck inside it. The dreamscape Qin Wentian created was simply too tyrannical.

Only Qin Wentian understood that the dream he created wasn’t powerful enough to be termed as tyrannical. Back then, the life time he had experienced in the Royal Tomb of Grand Xia, that life which filled him with endless despair, that was what ‘tyrannical’ truly meant.

This art was a technique he learned from the Great Dream Immortal Art which he obtained from the Royal Tomb of Grand Xia. In this dreamscape, he could make one feel agony, make one feel despair.

“Di Shi, your death date has arrived,” Qin Wentian coldly spoke. His words causing the countenance of Di Shi to turn incredibly unsightly. His death date?

The numerous devilish halberds stirred in his flesh, causing him to feel an agony even worse than death.

“Qin Wentian is similarly so powerful as well.” The spectators were all shocked. In this grand battle of nine experts, each of them all possessed unimaginably powerful trump cards. The intensity of their battles had far surpassed the scale of their imaginations.

Qin Wentian walked towards Di Shi, his palm glowing with terrifying runic lights. Astral light flashed as a fearsome destructive power drifted over. Abruptly, his silhouette flickered as he slammed a palm towards the forehead of Di Shi. In that instant, a wave of star-seizing palm imprints erupted forth, containing enough might to bury everything in this space.

“GO TO HELL!” Di Shi suddenly inclined his head, his eyes filled with an incomparable resolution. A blinding azure light exploded out from him as countless birds of prey directly bombarded into Qin Wentian, their destructive talons ravaging Qin Wentian’s body.

“DIE NOW!” Di Shi roared, the dreamscape broke and this sudden change caused everyone spectating to be thunderstruck with shock.

“IMPUDENT!” The Human Emperor Ye Qingyun stepped out as he hollered in rage. Resplendent light shone from him as he stated, “Di Shi borrowed the power of an external item, why did the administrator of the Sacred Battle Platform not kill him immediately?”

“That isn’t an external item, it had already merged with Di Shi as one. And even if that was an external item, it’s not a divine weapon.” An expert from the supreme Di Clan smugly replied. His words causing the hearts of the crowd to pound violently. Only now did they understand that Di Shi depended on an item for that final burst of strength which broke him out of the dreamscape.

No wonder he was so confident, so it turned out that it was true he had become stronger. Those of the Di Clan said that this item had already fused with Di Shi. But what exactly was it?

Was Qin Wentian going to die here?

Mo Qingcheng’s hands were tightly clenched as her countenance paled.

The countenances of those from the Battle Sword Sect also turned incredibly unsightly. It wasn’t so easy for a character like Qin Wentian to appear in their Battle Sword Sect. How could they be willing to see him die in battle in such a manner?

The hearts of everyone were tightly clenched, the power which Di Shi erupted with should have already reached the level of one at the supreme-tier. No wonder he dared to challenge every Heavenly Dipper Sovereign in the Royal Sacred Region, aiming for the title of Unrivaled in Heavenly Dipper.

At this moment, on the Sacred Battle Platform, Qin Wentian executed the Incarnation Burst Technique as resplendent runic light enveloped his body. He howled in rage as an overwhelming torrential might gushed out, negating the force Di Shi summoned. The runes then transformed into a singular gargantuan palm imprint blotting out the skies as it swept forth, destroying space, forcing the two of them apart.

“Chi!” Qin Wentian and Di Shi both coughed out blood.

Qin Wentian’s countenance was currently incredibly unsightly to behold. His aura wavered, he was grievously injured. He looked at Di Shi as he stated, “That power didn’t belong to you.”

“It has already fused with me completely. It’s now a strength that belongs to me.” Di Shi’s gaze contained an incomparable balefulness as he stared back at Qin Wentian. “Also, this doesn’t violate the rules, it isn’t a divine weapon. And let me remind you Qin Wentian. On this platform if I don’t die, you cannot concede and get off it. You are dead for sure, NOBODY CAN STOP ME!”

“Does the rules allow that?” Qin Wentian stared at the administrator.

“Yes,” a voice replied. Seeing that Qin Wentian still didn’t die despite of that, the hearts of everyone trembled. Earlier, the force Qin Wentian unleashed at that last moment was actually comparable to that ultimate strike of Di Shi.

“In that case, medicinal pills are also allowed since they aren’t divine weapons.” Qin Wentian softly spoke as he took out several bottles of pills, causing the spectators to stare at him dumbfoundedly.

Qin Wentian chose a bottle and gulped down several medicinal pills in it. Very quickly, his aura started to surge once more, recovering to his peak. After that, under the thunderstruck gaze of the crowd, Qin Wentian chose another bottle and swallowed a few pills as his injuries began to recover at a blinding speed.

“Having a fifth-ranked alchemist as a girlfriend is simply too wonderful.” The crowd perspired. Only now did they remember that the Holy Maiden of the Medicine Sovereign Valley was a fifth-ranked alchemist. And considering her relationship with Qin Wentian, how could she not give him valuable medicinal pills?

In any case, if one couldn’t finish Qin Wentian off in one shot, he could still recover even if he suffered the most grievous of injuries. However, the other participants didn’t have such an advantage.

“This fight has not ended yet. The power Di Shi exploded forth with earlier was simply too terrifying. He said that an item fused with him, but what exactly was it? It seemed to be the essence of a true ancient primordial roc.” The hearts of the crowd shivered. It seemed that Qin Wentian was still in danger.

“Since this battle hasn’t concluded and you have recovered to the peak through the aid of the medicinal pills, let me be the one to fight against you in the next battle.” At this moment, Liu Lan stared at Qin Wentian, his countenance ice cold. Di Shi didn’t say anything, he was similarly injured and needed a period of time to recuperate. Earlier, he too felt that at that final instant, Qin Wentian also exploded forth with a strength far stronger compared to his usual might. Qin Wentian had his own trump cards and let alone now that Qin Wentian’s condition was restored to the peak, he might as well take the chance to recover first before he kill Qin Wentian.

“Oh? Taking turns to fight me? Wanting to be unrivaled in Heavenly Dipper? Just as well, I want to find out how strong exactly someone at the supreme-tier is.” Qin Wentian stared straight at Liu Lan, the battle intent radiating from his eyes towered up the heavens, showing no fear at all. Since he dared to accept the battle today, he clearly wanted to feel how strong the combat prowess of these individuals were. Only under such a pressure would he be able to force himself to the limits, improving from there.

Only facing those who had comprehended a true intent on the Sacred Battle Platform would be able to make him improve further.

The stone platforms rotated. Di Shi’s platform moved away from the center while Liu Lan’s moved up, facing directly against Qin Wentian.

“This is a battle fanatic, earlier when I saw him, he exuded a sunshine demeanor with a quiet temperament. Who would have imagined he would be this fierce when it comes to combat? No wonder he has such attainments, where exactly do the limits of this top ranker of the Immortal Martial Realm lay?” Many silently speculated in their hearts.

At this moment, Liu Lan advanced towards Qin Wentian and instantly, Qin Wentian felt a wave of apocalyptic might enveloping this entire space, it even felt like his body was about to explode. Lightning containing a domineering killing intent blasted down repeatedly, unceasingly slamming into his body with devastating might. However, Qin Wentian was akin to a War Divinity Fiendgod, his immense body standing upright in the middle of heaven and earth, unshakable and immovable!

Chapter 624: Undefeatable

Right now, Qin Wentian appeared to be calmly standing there, but his heart was filled with boundless shock. That lightning bolt repeatedly slammed into his body, and the power of destruction and that terrifying electric web of paralysis around him were all derived from the Mandate of Lightning. Once one comprehended a true intent, their attacks would contain the entirety of their insights in their Mandate. It was also unknown how much their attacks would be enhanced. Liu Lan just casually stood there, yet the pressure Qin Wentian was feeling now was already so overwhelming.

If Qin Wentian was an ordinary seventh-level Heavenly Dipper Sovereign, Liu Lan would already have effortlessly killed him with just this casual attack.

At this moment, Qin Wentian only saw Liu Lan’s hands shimmering with a terrifying purple light as lightning shrouded his person. The chaotic streams of lightning danced wildly in the air, causing thunderous rumbling sounds to echo incessantly. An extremely terrifying wave of destruction spiralled all about with Liu Lan right at the center of it. Right now, anything within a certain radius was obliterated. He who had comprehended the true intent of Lightning didn’t even need to train his defense. The lightning force field shrouding his body could simply act as a replacement for it.

BOOM!

Liu Lan stepped out, resembling a Lightning Divinity as he walked towards Qin Wentian. Those violet pupils of his contained a fearsome killing intent. His palms blasted out as the force field around him expanded as well. Enormous lightning palm imprints slammed towards Qin Wentian’s immense physique as they sparkled resplendently, their currents forming an electric web that directly bound Qin Wentian within the light. Qin Wentian could only wait to be destroyed.

“Is this the power of a true intent? There’s even a restrictive effect within the true intent of the Mandate of Lightning?” The spectators all stared at the battle platform with widened eyes. The magnitude of this fight had already exceeded their expectations.

Qin Wentian, whose current body resembled a fiendgod, stepped out as well. His entire body glimmered with a brilliant glow, akin to an armor formed of astral light. He lifted his palms and slammed outwards. The star-seizing palm imprint he unleashed contained a torrential, overwhelming might, slamming directly against that lightning palm imprints issued by Liu Lan. Crackling sounds rang out as Qin Wentian’s palm imprints shattered under the might of the blows augmented by the true intent of Lightning. The Mandate of Lightning had already contained a powerful lacerating component in its attacks. The effect was only magnified after one comprehended the true intent.

Although the force Qin Wentian could generate now was pretty scary, how could Liu Lan’s attacks be any weaker than his? Liu Lan’s cultivation base was at the peak of Heavenly Dipper, as well as having comprehended the true intent of the Mandate of Lightning. He was a supreme expert of the Violet Thunder Sect.

Qin Wentian’s eyes flickered with a terrifying glow. He transformed into thousands of incarnations that slammed out together, the force generated engulfing everything, shattering the lightning palm imprints. However, by the time Qin Wentian had broken through that earlier attack, Liu Lan already appeared above Qin Wentian. The lightning force from his body congregated above him, forming a terrifying sword of light that slashed down with indomitable might. The light radiating forth was so blinding that the eyes of the spectators couldn’t even open.

This sword of light was akin to a bolt of lightning, arcing across the heavens. The speed with which it moved was so quick that people couldn’t even respond to it.

BOOM!

Astral light flooded the area, Qin Wentian executed Stellar Transposition as his body turned into shadowy afterimages. Yet that sword of light brought with it a current of warmth, matching Qin Wentian’s speed as it slashed down right in front of Qin Wentian. That scorching temperature tore his skin apart, leaving a long and deep looking wound.

The power unleashed by the true intent of a Mandate could completely break his defense apart and directly injure him.

“Is this the supreme-tier? The difference in the strength of one who has comprehended a true intent and one that has not is simply too vast,” Qin Wentian mused. That sword of light earlier could have easily slashed apart his defense, it wasn’t even difficult for it to cut him in twain.

Liu Lan didn’t give Qin Wentian a chance to recover. He was also proficient in the Mandate of Wind, hence his speed was as fast as lightning. Yet another sword of light slashed out towards Qin Wentian, tearing through the skies. Qin Wentian explosively retreated once again, and as an explosive sound thundered out, the after effects of the impact left a few wounds on his body.

“Do you think it would help if you evaded?” Liu Lan stood in the air, staring at Qin Wentian. Right now, the lightning energy crackling around him grew even stronger, so powerful that it felt as though it could destroy anything.

Qin Wentian split into many incarnations once more, each of them emanating an intense sword might. Qin Wentian’s true body was in the center of this storm of sword might. In the Immortal Martial Realm, there was one stone monument that emanated sword energy, and that was what Qin Wentian had comprehended. He stood there and although there were no swords nearby in the surroundings, the area around him felt saturated with an extremely strong killing intent borne from sword might.

BOOM!

All the incarnations stepped forth simultaneously. At that instant, streams of runic outlines formed, manifesting into countless resplendent sword-type inscriptions.

“Mhm?” Liu Lan frowned, these sword inscriptions were akin to divine weapons, with all of them containing absolutely terrifying destructive energy.

These inscriptions were all peak-tier fourth-ranked divine inscriptions, refined by the Spirit Refinement Method and contained a superstrong destructive energy within. Earlier that overwhelming attack that had exploded with at the last instant when he had fought against Di Shi was precisely due to him combusting these divine inscriptions, leading to both parties being injured.

Liu Lan’s attack was very strong, and if he wanted to kill him, Qin Wentian had to first negate the force of his attacks before breaking through his defense.

Qin Wentian advanced again, causing the expression on Liu Lan’s face to change. He felt a sword intent was truly about to penetrate him, aiming for his his heart. That sword intent seemed omnipresent.

The numerous incarnations abruptly disappeared since such a technique couldn’t be sustained for long. However to Qin Wentian, it was already sufficient. Countless sword inscriptions appeared in the air, and that destructive energy when combined with the sword intent generated by Qin Wentian, caused everyone’s hearts to palpitate.

Qin Wentian took his third step forward. When his step landed on the ground, Liu Lan groaned, he was suddenly seized by a strong sense of surrealism. It felt as though Qin Wentian borrowed the might of a mystical ability to link himself with him. It felt as though in this space, Qin Wentian was the master and every step Qin Wentian stepped out felt akin to sharp swords piercing into his heart.

Qin Wentian had this feeling as well. This, was the true essence of the Seven Annihilation Swordplay he learnt from the Sword Forest back in the Royal Tomb of Grand Xia.

When one was powerful enough, even blades of leaves or falling petals could be transformed into swords to kill others. A truly strong sword cultivator can controlled the formless sword qi and transform it into a corporeal sword.

Right now, Qin Wentian’s perception was unleashed to its maximum. And just like what he had comprehended, as long as the sword was in his heart, every single thing in this world could become swords that he could control.

Qin Wentian suddenly realised that Liu Lang might have comprehended the true intent of Lightning, yet his Mandate of Sword was still merely at the Perfection Boundary. In fact, his mastery of Mandate of Sword was inferior when compared to Qin Wentian’s. Maybe because the Mandate of Lightning was what Liu Lan wanted to pursue? If Liu Lan also gained comprehension of the true intent of Sword, how powerful would that sword of light he executed be earlier? It should be so domineering that Qin Wentian wouldn’t even have a chance to evade.

Liu Lan also sensed danger. He unleashed an attack towards Qin Wentian once again as an incomparably huge sword formed of lightning and thunder arced through the skies. However, Qin Wentian merely flicked his fingers outwards, his actions instantly causing the sword inscriptions to hum madly, all of them erupting forth and colliding with that gigantic sword, using the power gained from their self-destruction to negate Liu Lan’s attack.

Qin Wentian continued stepping out, causing Liu Lan to groan in misery as his heartbeat quickened. Although he was someone that had comprehended a true intent in his Mandates, he didn’t know how to resolve the situation when faced with such an attack.

Bzz!

Liu Lan rushed forward, his astral nova appearing as the faint silhouette of a Lightning Divinity appeared behind his back. The wildly dancing arcs of lightning contained a tyrannical might enough to bury everything. He wanted to fight in close combat with Qin Wentian.

Qin Wentian’s physique was incomparably immense. He once again executed the Incarnation Burst technique as several incarnations with the body of a fiendgod appeared in the air. Together as one, they slammed out a tidal wave of palm imprints imbued with the power of void vibration from his Mandate of Force, aiming straight at Liu Lan.

Liu Lan’s movement was forcibly halted, and he howled in rage as the lightning around him all condensed into the shape of swords. Qin Wentian didn’t want to give him any chance to react, he instantly sent forth gargantuan palm strikes akin to mountain peaks all slamming into Liu Lan.

Thunderous explosions continued unceasingly, and although the force of these attacks were overwhelming, they couldn’t break through the forcefield of lightning which also acted as Liu Lan’s defense upon him comprehending the true intent of Mandate of Lightning.

Qin Wentian was unperturbed, he took yet another step forward as his sword intent raged on. When the seventh step landed, Liu Lan felt as though there were ten thousand swords piercing into his heart, causing blood to leak from his lips.

Liu Lan had stepped into the supreme-tier of Heavenly Dipper, comprehending a true intent. However, his arsenal of techniques couldn’t be compared to Di Shi, who was one of the eight era-suppressing geniuses. This was the difference between a genius and an era-suppressing genius. If Di Shi had also comprehended a true intent and his cultivation base were at the level of Liu Lan, Qin Wentian would have been killed long ago. But despite this, although Qin Wentian could injure his opponent, he had no way to kill Liu Lan at all.

Qin Wentian understood that he was still lacking. He had to take that step forward, comprehending a true intent before he could kill Liu Lan.

“Are they evenly-matched? Qin Wentian could actually injure Liu Lan.” The spectators all exclaimed in wonder. The two of them continued their devastating battle and even more injuries appeared on both their bodies, yet neither was strong enough to really kill the other. At the end, they could only halt the battle.

In fact, Qin Wentian was still the one with the weaker position. The only advantages he had was that he was well-versed in a multitude of techniques and all of the techniques he used were of a higher level compared to Liu Lan. His cultivation base was obviously two levels lower, yet despite the high amount of consumption, he could still hold his own against Liu Lan. This truly made all the spectators taken aback.

Qin Wentian understood that without his four Yuanfus, it was completely impossible for him to afford such a high expenditure of astral energy and fight a prolonged battle with Liu Lan.

“I’m still not strong enough, this grand battle is a rare opportunity for me. I have to get stronger.” Qin Wentian sat on his platform and closed his eyes, silently pondering over the experience he gained when fighting against Liu Lan earlier. The other eight opponents on this battle field were all opponents whose combat prowesses were at the peak of Heavenly Dipper. Right now, this was an extremely rare opportunity for them to temper themselves. Naturally, it was important to seize it.

Right now, the killing gaze of Di Shi was staring right at him, yet Qin Wentian seemed to be totally oblivious to it.

With so many pills given to him by Mo Qingcheng, as long as he didn’t die, he would be able to continue battling all the way to the end.

“The top ranker of the Immortal Martial Realm Qin Wentian, if he can survive the grand battle today, he would definitely create a brand new era.” Many sighed in their hearts. To be able to fight against Di Shi and Liu Lan at the seventh level of Heavenly Dipper was simply a completely inconceivable matter.

Next, the crown prince of Radiant Gold challenged Li Tian. Even as one of the eight era-suppressing geniuses, Li Tian actually felt pressured. Not only was the strength of his opponent extraordinary, the crown prince had also comprehended the true intent of the Mandate of Gold. Li Tian himself was someone who pursued the peak of the Mandate of Gold and in this regard, he was sorely suppressed by his opponent. Yet even so, the crown prince had no way to defeat Li Tian. Their battle was eventually ruled a draw as both sides halted.

After that, Qin Wentian actually challenged the crown prince of Radiant Gold on his own accord. Their battle too, shook the heaven and earth and even though it was obvious Qin Wentian’s strength was a shade inferior, the crown prince also wasn’t strong enough to utterly crush and kill him.

“What is he planning to do? Is he trying to use this opportunity to raise his own combat prowess?”

Some in the crowd seemed to have an inkling of what Qin Wentian was thinking, their hearts pounding even more intensely from the shock they felt upon this realization!