Tycoon War God

”You’ve released the third seal!”

Zhang Daoyun’s expression shifted.

When a Foundation Establishment Immortal from an Ancient Land Sect enters the mortal world, they are bound by five seals. The first seal allows them to use one-ten-thousandth of their power. The second, one-thousandth. The third, one percent. The fourth, ten percent. The fifth seal represents a full release of power, a true Foundation Establishment Immortal.

Normally, it is sufficient for a Foundation Establishment Immortal to traverse the world with only the first seal released. Only in battle would they release the second. Releasing the second seal invites the suppression of Heaven and Earth. Even if they defeat their enemy, they will be injured by the backlash.

The Zeus Tri-God Artifact of the Western Deity Race and the Holy Artifact of the Dark Church were only capable of defending against a Foundation Establishment Immortal at this level.

With the third seal released, a Foundation Establishment Immortal using one percent of their power could sweep across the entire world. But the price was equally steep. A Foundation Establishment Immortal who releases the third seal will be punished by Heaven and Earth. At best, they will be severely injured; at worst, their cultivation foundation will be utterly destroyed. Typically, no Foundation Establishment Immortal would choose such a disastrous path.

The Huaxia Sword Deity, Shen Lang, possessed a cultivation level beyond the God Realm at the Eleventh Level of Qi Cultivation. He was already considered formidable for forcing a Foundation Establishment Immortal to release the third seal.

Yet now, this female Foundation Establishment Immortal had released the third seal for no apparent reason. This gave Zhang Daoyun a terrible premonition.

I’m afraid I won’t be able to protect Lin Wudi’s family.

”Oh? You’re not dead?”

The Foundation Establishment Immortal raised an eyebrow, pointing a finger at Zhang Daoyun.

CLANG!

The cry of a sword rang out. This female Foundation Establishment Immortal was actually a Female Sword Immortal!

”You are the Female Sword Immortal of the Sword Control Sect! The one who pressured Capital City, severely injured Xiao Xuan, and forced the Military Department to retreat!” Zhang Daoyun’s face turned grim.

”Correct, but there’s no prize for you!”

The woman used her finger as a sword, which blossomed like a lotus. The lotus was the sword, and the sword was the lotus.

”Dragon and Tiger Divine Skill.”

The roar of a dragon and the howl of a tiger filled the air as the purple thunderbolt Ancient Sword materialized in the sky.

”A mere worldly cultivator, and you dare to use a sword?” A look of disdain flashed across the Female Sword Immortal’s flawless face.

BOOM!

The Sword Qi howled, erupting with murderous intent. With unstoppable force, the Red Lotus Sword Qi instantly shattered the manifestation of Zhang Daoyun’s roaring dragon and howling tiger.

The Red Lotus Sword Qi spiraled, piercing through Zhang Daoyun’s body.

Blood seeped from the corners of Zhang Daoyun’s eyes, and a thin sword mark materialized between his brows. The copper coins in his hand shattered once more. Seven of them!

These copper coins were a life-saving technique he had developed during his seclusion. Each coin represented one life. A moment ago, the Female Sword Immortal had claimed two of his lives with a mere glance. Now, a single strike of her Red Lotus Sword Qi had killed him seven times over!

What a terrifying gap in strength.

”Oh? Still not dead? How interesting. Very well. Nine is the ultimate number. If you survive being killed nine times, then I shall spare you today.”

The Female Sword Immortal spoke with casual indifference and reached for Qin Luoli once more.

”Immortals are mighty experts from the Ancient Land Sects and have no ties to the mortal world. Why involve yourself in these troubled affairs?”

Zhang Daoyun stepped forward, placing himself between the Female Sword Immortal and Qin Luoli!

”Are you questioning me?” the Female Sword Immortal asked, clearly displeased.

”It is not a question, but a request for a reason. Punishment should not extend to one’s family. I believe even the Ancient Land Sects should abide by this principle.”

At the scene, only Zhang Daoyun dared to speak to the Female Sword Immortal from the Ancient Land Sect. Everyone else was silent.

Ye Kuangren was trembling, not with fear, but with excitement. With his exceptional talent and profound knowledge of the Martial Way, he was the Martial Alliance Leader. Before the battle at Changbai Mountain, his sole target had been the Divine Sword Saint, Shen Lang. Unfortunately, his defeat at Changbai Mountain had nearly broken his spirit, turning his hair white overnight. He had even begun to doubt his path in the Martial Way.

If he hadn’t heard that Lin Wudi’s family and disciples were in trouble, he would never have left his seclusion. Perhaps in a decade or so, he would have simply died of old age there. But now, in this Female Sword Immortal, he saw another way. Since the Martial Way had reached its end for him, perhaps he could try another path—the path of cultivation.

While Ye Kuangren saw a new opportunity, Saint Nas and the others had a different mindset. Even one as proud as Saint Nas had to admit that a Foundation Establishment Immortal who had unlocked the third seal could crush anyone. He wouldn’t even have time to summon the War Angel from the Sacred Coffin before being killed. A Foundation Establishment Immortal with three seals undone was invincible—a living myth!

All the Westerners fell silent, afraid that a single misplaced breath could get them killed by the Eastern Female Sword Immortal. Then again, perhaps not. After all, they shared a common enemy: Lin Wudi.

”A reason?” The Female Sword Immortal smiled wryly. ”You have some small achievements in the Dao Methods and a few interesting Divine Skills. Very well, I will give you a reason.”

”She,” the Female Sword Immortal said, pointing at Qin Luoli, ”is a Cauldron.”

Cauldron! As the Heavenly Master of the Celestial Master Mansion, Zhang Daoyun certainly knew the significance of the word.

Could it be? Is the secret to Lin Wudi’s dominance that he’s been using this woman as a cultivation resource? The thought was so outrageous it startled him, but he quickly dismissed it. No! Lin Wudi is far too powerful. If his strength came from harvesting a Cauldron, Qin Luoli would be nothing but withered bones by now.

However, if Qin Luoli truly was a Cauldron, he knew he could not stop the Female Sword Immortal before him.

”She is the wife of Lin Wudi, a living legend of this era. Even if she is a Cauldron, you cannot take her.”

Making this choice was not difficult for Zhang Daoyun. The memory of a single sword strike felling the peach blossoms on Dragon Tiger Mountain was still fresh in his mind.

”You wish for death?” The Female Sword Immortal’s gaze turned icy.

”My path is the Dao. Though I may die, I will have no regrets.” Zhang Daoyun’s gaze was tranquil, his expression calm and serene.

”Hahaha, what a fine ’Though I may die, I will have no regrets’! Zhang Daoyun, I usually can’t stand you Daoist priests, but today, you’ve earned my respect!”

Leng Yan stepped out from the crowd, giving the Female Sword Immortal a brazen look.

”Hey, lady! You’re a woman, what do you need a Cauldron for? Looking to polish the mirror? Why don’t you marry me instead? Be a stepmom to my son. I guarantee I can show you what it means to be a real woman.”

As he spoke, Leng Yan raised both middle fingers at the Female Sword Immortal.

Silence. Utter silence fell before the Qin Family’s Old House Gate. No one dared to make a sound.

Has Leng Yan lost his mind?! Polishing a mirror? Stepmother? How dare he use such words against a Female Sword Immortal from an Ancient Land Sect! He must truly be tired of living!

The Female Sword Immortal raised her eyebrows slightly. She seemed not to understand the phrase ”polishing the mirror.” But ”stepmother”... that word she understood.

”Seeking death!”

The Female Sword Immortal, who had remained ethereal and unreadable until now, was finally, truly enraged.

BOOM!

She threw a punch. Eighteen red lotuses bloomed in the void! The Red Lotus Sword shrieked, shaking Heaven and Earth.

Sword Qi spanned thirty thousand miles, one sword’s chill reaching across nineteen provinces!

Heaven and Earth changed color!

The sun and moon lost their light!

This strike surpassed the limits of Heaven and Earth. As the world’s constraints descended upon her, the Female Sword Immortal suffered a backlash. She grunted in pain, but her Sword Qi did not weaken in the slightest. It was a testament to the depth of her hatred and the firmness of her killing intent! How dare he defile her name! Leng Yan was a dead man.

On the battlefield, the Female Sword Immortal’s Red Lotus Sword Qi howled. Leng Yan stood his ground, his middle fingers still raised, facing death without a trace of fear.

Suddenly, a colossal finger appeared on the horizon. Like a pillar holding up the heavens, it pointed directly at the Female Sword Immortal.

It, too, was a middle finger.