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Chapter 314: Daring to Snatch a Divine Artifact in Broad Daylight, Who Gave Him the Courage?
Chapter 314: Daring to Snatch a Divine Artifact in Broad Daylight, Who Gave Him the Courage?
Xu Yan's expression turned solemn as the icy blade of light bore down on him, filling him with immense pressure.
Wu Yuan was no weak opponent, and with a secret technique similar to igniting one's life force, he channeled the power of the Thousand Martial Arts Temple's divine artifact. The might of this strike was no less than that of Huang Liang's previous attack.
Furthermore, for Wu Yuan to be able to unleash the power of the divine artifact to such an extent at his current realm, he must have received a blessing from an extremely powerful expert.
Boom!
At this moment, Xu Yan's divine energy stirred, and the Tongming Sword within his body trembled slightly, but he did not draw it out.
The sword in his hand was a top-grade spiritual artifact refined by Fang Hao.
Of course, the spiritual artifacts crafted by Fang Hao's art of refinement far surpassed those of the spiritual realm.
However, the might of the Thousand Martial Arts Temple's divine artifact was unleashed by Wu Yuan, who poured all his cultivation and received a blessing from a powerful expert.
While the sword in Xu Yan's hand could withstand the divine artifact without sustaining damage, it was impossible for it to block this strike on its own.
Xu Yan's expression remained solemn, but he did not falter.
Just because one sword couldn't block it didn't mean he had no other means to stop it!
Boom!
At this moment, the giant swords embedded around the arena soared into the sky, forming a barrier in front of Xu Yan. Countless sword auras also appeared behind him.
Clang!
Just then, the spectators realized that their swords were acting on their own.
"My sword!"
Shouts of surprise rang out.
Cold lights flashed as countless swords shot out and arranged themselves around Xu Yan.
At this moment, Wu Yuan's aura reached its peak.
His entire being began to wither as his soul, essence, and cultivation were channeled into the Cold Desolation Blade.
"Xu Yan, die!"
His withering body seemed to be controlled by the blade, or perhaps it was the blade that was controlled by him.
A chilling blade of light slashed through the air from the Thousand Martial Arts Temple's mountain gate, slicing through the sky. The icy killing intent made everyone feel as if they had fallen into an ice cave, despite the distance.
Between the mountain gate and Xu Yan's position, the heavenly and earthly spiritual energy seemed frozen by the chilling blade of light, leaving a trail of icy light in the air.
Boom!
In the final moments of this attack, the power of the heavens seemed to infuse the Cold Desolation Blade, turning the chilling light into a deep azure.
To the onlookers, it seemed as if a hundreds-of-feet-tall azure giant blade was about to slash at the figure in mid-air.
Whoosh!
Sword lights filled the sky, like a torrent of a million swords exploding forth.
In front of, around, and behind Xu Yan, countless swords formed a flood, rushing toward the azure blade light.
Puff puff puff!
However, one after another, the swords shattered under the might of the azure blade, which showed no signs of slowing down.
Tian Ji's heart clenched as he cursed the Thousand Martial Arts Temple's shamelessness in his mind countless times.
But it also served as a reminder that the decisive battle of the Heaven's Pride Showdown required more preparation from the Alliance of Myriads. If the Thousand Martial Arts Temple had such tricks up their sleeve, the other transcendent spiritual sects surely had their own as well.
The spiritual sects would definitely not want to lose this battle, so they would undoubtedly bring out their best moves!
Ya Rong fixed her gaze on Xu Yan, wondering if he could withstand this attack. Did he have any hidden cards up his sleeve? Otherwise, where did he get the courage to challenge them at the Thousand Martial Arts Temple's mountain gate?
"You have to block it!" Cui Hua Yu whispered anxiously in her heart.
The torrent of a million swords continued to surge forth, relentlessly assaulting the azure blade light. Even the trees began to uproot themselves, transforming into swords.
It was as if the heavenly and earthly spiritual energy had turned into sword light, constantly washing over the azure blade light.
However, although the azure blade light slowed down and dimmed slightly, it continued to slash towards Xu Yan, leaving him with no escape.
This attack had locked onto his aura, leaving him with nowhere to run and no way to hide!
Of course, that was what everyone else thought. For Xu Yan, evading this attack was not out of the question.
But Xu Yan, though not a reckless brute, was not one to shy away from danger either.
While the might of the divine artifact was formidable, it was not insurmountable!
Suddenly, the torrent of a million swords softened, flowing like a gentle stream. The azure blade light seemed to be immersed in the current, its power gradually weakening.
Xu Yan slashed out with his sword again and again, and the gentle breeze seemed to turn into a viscous liquid. His sword intent, vast as the mountains and rivers, continued to erode the azure blade light.
"To block it without a scratch?" Cui Hua Yu was stunned.
"This sword technique is unusual. How is it able to weaken the Cold Desolation Blade so much?" she wondered in amazement.
"Not good! There's another attack hidden within the Cold Desolation Blade!" Cui Hua Yu's face suddenly changed.
Suddenly, the battlefield underwent a drastic change.
The azure light, which had been weakening along with the icy aura, suddenly erupted with dazzling brilliance.
It was as if the true killing intent was only now being revealed.
Boom!
The torrent of a million swords shattered, and the gentle stream-like assault was sliced apart. Even the viscous breeze created by Xu Yan's sword was cleaved in two.
The blade light was about to strike Xu Yan!
Even though its power had been diminished, Xu Yan's sword techniques and defenses had all been broken through.
The spectators widened their eyes, a single thought flashing through their minds: Xu Yan was doomed!
The creator of history, Xu Yan, was about to perish under this blade!
Many sighed in their hearts, acknowledging that provoking a transcendent spiritual sect would indeed lead to certain death, no matter how monstrous one's talent was.
This final killing intent was clearly the true killing move, a remnant of Wu Yuan's soul that had seized the opportunity to unleash the Cold Desolation Blade's true power.
This strike bore the mark of an extremely powerful expert.
It was evident that the Thousand Martial Arts Temple's most powerful expert had blessed Wu Yuan's attack, leaving behind this core strike!
While the method was somewhat despicable, the effect was undoubtedly astonishing.
No one had expected Wu Yuan's attack to conceal such a deadly move.
Xu Yan probably hadn't anticipated it either.
Now that the torrent of a million swords had been broken and his sword defense shattered, he was left vulnerable. It seemed too late for him to try and withstand this attack.
Moreover, how could he possibly defend against it in such a hurry? Even if he survived by some stroke of luck, he would undoubtedly suffer severe injuries and his foundation would be damaged!
Xu Yan had not expected Wu Yuan's attack to contain such a deadly strike either.
Suddenly, danger loomed.
However, Xu Yan remained unfazed. He was no longer a novice in the martial path, and even without experiencing life-and-death crises, he knew how to respond to sudden dangers.
The torrent of a million swords and all his sword defenses had been broken, and the strike was already upon him.
His divine energy surged like raging rivers, and Xu Yan suddenly struck out with his palm.
He struck towards the blade!
He was not only unparalleled in sword techniques but also unmatched in his Dragon Subduing Palm.
Roar!
Just as everyone believed that Xu Yan would be heavily injured or even have his foundation damaged, and as the master of the Thousand Martial Arts Temple revealed a cold smile, a dragon's roar that shook the heavens resounded.
To everyone's astonishment, a golden dragon burst forth from Xu Yan's palm!
The dragon's might rippled with the utmost yang and utmost rigid energy!
"A true dragon?"
All the warriors were stunned. It was only after Xu Yan took the Cold Desolation Blade and left that they came back to their senses, their faces dripping with cold sweat.
That was the Thousand Martial Arts Temple's divine artifact! He had openly taken it right in front of their mountain gate. Who gave Xu Yan the courage to do such a thing? Were all the young people these days so bold?
No! It was just that this young man, Xu Yan, was exceptionally brave!
Xu Yan was the first to take a divine artifact from the Supereminent Spirit Sect, and he had done so right at the mountain gate of the Thousand Martial Arts Temple. How could he not be afraid of being pursued and killed by their strongest experts?
"This...this is unbelievable!" Cui Hua Yu exclaimed, her eyes wide with shock as she wiped the sweat from her forehead.
"Xu Yan!"
A voice filled with killing intent sounded from the mountain gate of the Thousand Martial Arts Temple, and a figure shot out, chasing after Xu Yan.
A powerful aura shook the surroundings.
It was the elder in charge of the Cold Desolation Blade!
"You dare to bully the weak!" Tian Ji roared, and his large halberd surged forth like a torrent of mountains, blocking the elder who was about to pursue Xu Yan.
Boom!
The elder roared, and a sword flew out from the mountain gate, landing in his palm. With one strike, he shattered the mountains, and with another, he slashed towards Tian Ji.
"Xu Yan took our Thousand Martial Arts Temple's divine artifact. Are you, Tian Ji, going to stand in my way? Do you want to be buried with him?"
Tian Ji's heart was trembling, but he replied, "It's only right for the winner to obtain the spoils of battle in the Heaven's Pride Showdown. Although the divine artifact belongs to the Thousand Martial Arts Temple, it was used by Wu Yuan. Now that he has lost, his spoils of war naturally belong to Xu Yan!"
"Nonsense!"
Another furious roar echoed.
An even more powerful aura rose from the mountain gate of the Thousand Martial Arts Temple. It was the Sect Master of the Thousand Martial Arts Temple!
One after another, more formidable auras soared into the sky.
Tian Ji's face turned green. After striking out with his halberd, he turned and ran!
"Xu Yan, you're too fierce! I wanted to support you, but my backbone isn't strong enough. Take care of yourself now!"
Tian Ji fled like crazy. If he delayed any longer, not only would he be in danger, but the divine artifact in his possession might also be taken away!
Originally, he had come to support Xu Yan and prevent the Thousand Martial Arts Temple from bullying him. After all, as a protector of the Myriad Alliance, it was only natural for him to stand up for a solitary cultivator.
But now, Xu Yan had taken the Thousand Martial Arts Temple's divine artifact right in front of them!
Tian Ji's backbone wasn't strong enough to withstand this!
Ya Rong's mouth hung open as she stared blankly at the direction Xu Yan had left in. It took her a long time to snap out of her daze.
At this moment, a voice rang out in front of the Thousand Martial Arts Temple's gate.
"This blade is my spoils of war. If the Thousand Martial Arts Temple is dissatisfied, feel free to send people to chase after me and become stepping stones on my path to the peak of the Spirit Realm!"
Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw Xu Yan standing proudly in the distance, looking down on the Thousand Martial Arts Temple.
"You're asking for death!"
The elder in charge of the Cold Desolation Blade rushed forward, but before he could reach Xu Yan, the young man exploded into a burst of energy that dissipated into the sky and earth!
What kind of technique was this?
The crowd fell silent.
"Xu Yan, let's see how far you can run!"
The elder roared and gave chase, confident that with his strength, it wouldn't take long to catch up to Xu Yan.
"You're bringing this upon yourself!" the elder sneered inwardly.
Xu Yan had given him a reason to take action, and a very good one at that!
Divine artifacts couldn't be stored in spatial bags, so Xu Yan's whereabouts couldn't be hidden. There was no way he could escape the Thousand Martial Arts Temple's pursuit!
The few elderly experts of the Thousand Martial Arts Temple had also quietly disappeared, joining the chase.
"Anyone who provides information on Xu Yan's whereabouts will be heavily rewarded!"
The Sect Master of the Thousand Martial Arts Temple spoke in a cold tone, not specifying the nature of the reward. However, the weight of his words was undeniable, and countless forces and warriors would go mad with greed.
And this was just for providing information on Xu Yan's location.
One could only imagine the immense reward for actually capturing him!
Of course, the crowd of warriors present knew that trying to capture or defeat Xu Yan was tantamount to suicide unless they were a peak expert.
Xu Yan's strength had surpassed what a peak Refining God cultivator could handle.
Even ten or eight of them working together would only end up getting killed!
"Is there anyone in the Spirit Realm who can match Xu Yan?"
This thought popped into the minds of many warriors.
Xu Yan, who could only be rivaled by peak experts, where could there be another Heaven's Pride to match him?
"Unbelievable! I can't believe what I'm witnessing!" Cui Hua Yu exclaimed, her eyes sparkling with excitement as she rushed into the palace.
This trip had been worth it. It was too thrilling! Xu Yan was too fierce!
Throughout history, there had never been a solitary cultivator as brave as Xu Yan!
The Cloud-Piercing Eagle soared into the sky, flying in the direction Xu Yan had fled.
Ya Rong's eyebrows furrowed, and she quickly followed suit. Xu Yan couldn't have gotten far. Once the elder in charge of the Cold Desolation Blade caught up to him, he would undoubtedly die!
Unless...he had something up his sleeve to counter the elder, but that seemed impossible.
(End of Chapter)
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