Chapter 338: Five Seals Unite, the Battle Rages On
"Hahaha! The Ancient Battle Emperor Manifestation, ranked 24th among the 99 Supreme Manifestations, truly lives up to its reputation. It managed to withstand the burning might of the Golden Emperor Burning Heaven Flame. Remarkable!"
In the ancient secret realm, Xiao Tiance's laughter echoed as he observed Ling Zhanzi's ability to withstand his attack.
Initially planning to deal with Bone God Clan's leader, Gu Changming, first, Xiao Tiance was surprised when Ling Zhanzi not only broke through the flame's scorching power but also retaliated with a towering, forceful palm strike.
Instead of avoiding it, Xiao Tiance grinned, his eyes gleaming with excitement. With a single thought, he dashed straight toward the massive attack.
Ling Zhanzi's Pride
"Courting death!"
From a distance, Ling Zhanzi sneered coldly, his gaze brimming with disdain. To him, Xiao Tiance's decision to face his attack head on was either sheer arrogance or utter foolishness.
This was no ordinary attack even Winter Elder wouldn't dare confront it directly. Yet Xiao Tiance charged forward, unbothered and fearless, as if mocking Ling Zhanzi's power.
Enraged, Ling Zhanzi infused even more energy into his palm strike, pushing it to its full, devastating potential.
Xiao Tiance's Devastating Counter
Yet, as powerful as Ling Zhanzi's strike was, it stood no chance.
With a smirk, Xiao Tiance swung his fist directly into the colossal palm.
Boom!
The impact was thunderous. Cracks began forming across the seemingly indomitable palm, quickly spreading like a web.
"Crack! Crack!"
Within moments, the massive palm shattered into countless fragments, dissolving into shimmering points of spiritual energy.
Ling Zhanzi Overwhelmed
Ling Zhanzi's expression darkened as his blood churned uncontrollably. The realization hit hard he was utterly overpowered.
"I've been crushed!" Ling Zhanzi thought grimly. His Ancient Battle Emperor Manifestation shattered, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.
"Saint Son!"
Winter Elder's confidence crumbled. He had assumed that Ling Zhanzi's Manifestation would at least stall Xiao Tiance, creating an opportunity for a sneak attack.
Instead, one blow from Xiao Tiance had severely injured Ling Zhanzi, leaving Winter Elder and the other attackers in stunned silence.
A Crushing Display
The sight sent shockwaves through the crowd.
Ling Zhanzi wasn't just anyone he was the Saint Son of the Western Heaven Battle Hall and the most favored disciple of the Western Heaven Battle Emperor. His combat prowess was unrivaled among his peers, consistently suppressing the other Saint Sons and earning the trust to inherit the Battle Hall's leadership one day.
Moreover, he had successfully cultivated the Ancient Battle Emperor Manifestation, an accomplishment that placed him among the elite. Yet Xiao Tiance had crushed him with a single punch.
An Uneasy Alliance
Watching Ling Zhanzi's defeat, even Gu Changming's expression turned solemn. A sense of dread crept into his heart.
Nearby, Ao Tianxiu forced Qinghou back and retreated to Gu Changming's side, his voice carrying a rare hint of apprehension.
"This isn't a joke. Even if we work together, taking down Ling Zhanzi in so short a time would be impossible. Yet Xiao Tiance did it with a single strike."
Gu Changming nodded grimly. "Indeed. Unless we catch him off guard, defeating him head on would take at least three hundred moves."
Their quiet exchange betrayed their growing unease.
Xiao Tiance Stands Firm
Meanwhile, Xiao Tiance stood in the air, his hands clasped behind his back, radiating a commanding presence. His gaze swept across the battlefield with unshaken confidence, exuding an air of utter dominance.
"Such a waste of a powerful Manifestation," Xiao Tiance remarked coolly, his tone tinged with disappointment as he observed Ling Zhanzi struggling to stand.
The Ancient Battle Emperor Manifestation was ranked 24th among the 99 Supreme Manifestations an extraordinary and rare power. Even the strongest ancient clans couldn't easily access such techniques.
Yet Ling Zhanzi had failed to unlock its full potential, tarnishing its reputation.
Winter Elder's Fury
Winter Elder, realizing Ling Zhanzi could no longer fight, erupted in rage.
"Xiao Tiance!" he bellowed, his voice trembling with anger.
"Why so upset?" Xiao Tiance replied with a faint smile, his gaze briefly flicking to Ao Tianxiu and Gu Changming. "Can't handle failure, Winter Elder?"
"You'll pay for this!" Winter Elder snarled, his eyes blazing with murderous intent.
"Hahaha! Pay for what?" Xiao Tiance laughed loudly, his tone mocking. "You all gathered here to kill me. Yet, look at you now cowering, hesitant, and weak. If you think you can claim my life, come and take it!"
His challenge echoed boldly across the battlefield, his defiant stance like a beacon of unyielding strength.
"With all that trash talking, you could've made several more moves. What's the point?"
As Xiao Tiance faced Winter Elder's unrelenting hostility, his grin widened. He wasn't the least bit intimidated. In fact, he had no intention of sparing Winter Elder either.
From the moment he entered the ancient secret realm, Xiao Tiance had already planned this out: if Winter Elder truly intended to ambush him here, then this battlefield would also be Winter Elder's grave.
"Since we both want each other dead, why waste time? Let's fight to the end. Winner takes all." Xiao Tiance thought, his determination unwavering.
"Come, It's Your Turn."
With a smile, Xiao Tiance said aloud, "It's funny you want me dead, but guess what? I want the same for you. Let's see who gets what they want. Ling Zhanzi can take a break for now it's your turn, Winter Elder."
The casual declaration made Winter Elder's expression turn grim. For the first time, he felt Xiao Tiance wasn't joking.
"He really wants to kill me? Does he not fear the Battle Emperor at all?" Winter Elder thought, beads of sweat forming on his forehead.
A Strategic Dilemma
At that moment, Ao Tianxiu transmitted a message to Winter Elder:
"What now? Do we continue?"
Bone Clan's patriarch, Gu Changming, quickly chimed in, "Even if Ling Zhanzi is down, we still hold the upper hand. Let me face him head on while Winter Elder supports from the side."
Though Xiao Tiance was undeniably powerful, they still had a numerical advantage. More importantly, the rewards Winter Elder had promised were far too enticing for either of them to back down.
Winter Elder's Decision
Gritting his teeth, Winter Elder unleashed his full aura, stronger than before. "Since we've come this far, it's either him or us. There's no retreat now."
Turning to Ao Tianxiu and Gu Changming, he continued, "If we fail to kill him here, the Battle Hall will endure, but your clans? They'll suffer. Whether for my promise or your survival, we must ensure Xiao Tiance dies today!"
Winter Elder's words left no room for doubt. Both Ao Tianxiu and Gu Changming nodded grimly. Without hesitation, the three unleashed their most devastating abilities in unison.
A Three Pronged Assault
Winter Elder: "Art of Frost – Frozen Heavens!"
Gu Changming: "Art of Bone – White Bone and Yellow Sands!"
Ao Tianxiu: "Art of Earth – Divine Demon of the Land!"
The three deadly techniques surged toward Xiao Tiance, each attack an awe inspiring display of immense power.
Xiao Tiance's Fierce Response
Far from being intimidated, Xiao Tiance laughed heartily, his voice filled with uncontainable excitement. "Come on, show me what you've got!"
As he charged forward, his hands wove intricate seals at lightning speed. One after another, the seals radiated a dangerous energy that made even his enemies grow wary.
"Mountain Splitting Seal!
Ocean Turning Seal!
Earth Crushing Seal!
Heaven Destroying Seal!
Ancient Emperor Seal Five Seals Unite!"
Unleashing the Five Seals
Xiao Tiance's seals weren't mere attacks they were the legendary Emperor Seal Art, an unparalleled technique he had studied for years but never needed to use until now.
The first three seals were relatively weak, merely skirting the edge of divine arts. However, the fourth and fifth seals elevated the technique's power beyond the realm of ordinary divine abilities.
"Boom! Boom! Boom!"
As the seals clashed with the three enemy techniques, the impact was cataclysmic. The resulting shockwave leveled the surrounding landscape, obliterating mountains and valleys alike.
A Stalemate
When the dust settled, both sides had sustained injuries.
Winter Elder, Gu Changming, and Ao Tianxiu: All bore visible wounds, blood dripping from their mouths.
Xiao Tiance: A trail of blood dripped from his lips the first time he'd been injured since arriving in this realm.
Despite the massive damage, none of the combatants seemed deterred. All of them, as supreme level Earth Sovereigns, could recover swiftly from such injuries.
Observers' Reactions
From a distance, the young maiden observed Xiao Tiance's display with wide eyes. "That technique... it feels familiar. Where have I seen it before?"
Her guardian, the elder referred to as "Uncle Lin," nodded thoughtfully. "Indeed, it resembles something we've encountered, though not quite the same. If it were identical, I would have recognized it immediately."
"Uncle Lin," the maiden asked cautiously, "do you think Xiao Tiance can win? One on one, I'm sure he could defeat any of them, but against all three at once..."
Uncle Lin smiled faintly. "Miss, it's too early to say. Right now, these injuries are inconsequential to any of them. Unless someone exhausts their spiritual energy or reveals a weakness, this battle is far from over."
The maiden nodded, her curiosity unabated. "Let's keep watching, then."
The Battle Continues
Back on the battlefield, Xiao Tiance's smirk deepened. His display had proven that even against three opponents, he could hold his ground.
Winter Elder, refusing to back down, wiped the blood from his lips. Sharing a glance with Ao Tianxiu and Gu Changming, he charged forward again.
"Hmph! Let's see how long you can last!"
Winter Elder's icy projectiles deadly spears of frost hurtled toward Xiao Tiance, each one aimed with deadly precision at his vital points.
In response, Xiao Tiance laughed. "Again? Let's go!"
With those words, he launched himself back into the fray.
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