King of Ten Thousand Years

In an instant, the three at the Ninth Layer of Meridian Opening, including Du Hong, attacked with their full strength, launching a pincer attack to kill Luo Tian.

Golden Wave Saber Technique!

The Treasure Saber in Du Hong’s hand slashed out, creating a wave of golden, scale-like saber energy. Its imposing aura pushed his combat power to a level that rivaled the top experts of the Golden Area.

”Die!”

The other two old men, both Family Elders of the Du Family, launched booming Fist Force and Palm Force from a distance, flanking Luo Tian.

In such a situation, even a Half-step Spirit Sea expert might have been at a disadvantage.

Cloud Traveling Step!

Luo Tian’s figure flickered. Like a wisp of light smoke, he drifted gracefully between the trio’s saber light, Fist Force, and Palm Force.

WHOOSH! SWISH!

The attacks from the three Ninth-Layer Meridian Opening experts missed one after another.

Stray wisps of saber light and energy almost grazed Luo Tian, missing by a hair’s breadth.

It seemed perilous, but Luo Tian remained calm and unhurried, exuding an ethereal and carefree grace.

”What kind of Body Technique is that!”

The expressions of Du Hong and the others changed drastically. Their opponent’s Body Martial Skill had clearly reached an unimaginable level, completely overwhelming the three of them.

The very next moment—

WHOOSH!

Luo Tian vanished like smoke, and his afterimage flickered, appearing right in front of one of the Family Elders.

POW!

A lustrous yellow Palm Shadow flashed, and a strange, heavy pressure filled the air.

”Aargh!”

The Family Elder let out a bloodcurdling scream as the powerful and tyrannical Palm Force shattered his internal organs, killing him on the spot.

In a single exchange, this Family Elder at the Peak of the Ninth Layer of Meridian Opening was instantly obliterated.

”Run! We’re no match for him!”

With faces full of horror, Du Hong and the other Family Elder split up and fled.

POW!

Luo Tian followed like a shadow, striking from a distance with a brilliantly lustrous yellow Palm Force that annihilated the other Family Elder.

”Only you are left.”

Luo Tian’s expression was indifferent as he rapidly closed in on Du Hong.

”Elder Du! Save me—”

Fear etched on his face, Du Hong ran toward an old, dilapidated estate.

Die.

Luo Tian circulated his Guiyuan True Qi, about to kill Patriarch Du Hong.

”Stop!”

An aged, furious voice echoed from the old estate ahead.

The next moment, accompanied by the pressure of the Spirit Sea Realm, an old man with white eyebrows leaped out.

”Elder Du!”

Du Hong was ecstatic. ’Just a little closer, and my life will be saved.’

The newcomer was none other than the Du Family’s Elder Du.

Hmph!

Luo Tian sneered. A hint of deep blue chill arose within the lustrous yellow Palm Shadow he launched from afar.

”Block it!”

Du Hong shrieked hysterically, circulating all the True Qi in his body and holding the Treasure Saber in front of him for protection.

THUD! CLANG!

Du Hong was sent flying backward by the tyrannical Palm Force, and his Treasure Saber fell to the ground.

PTAH!

Du Hong spat out a mouthful of blood, his face as pale as paper.

At the same time, the white-browed Elder Du rushed to his side. ”Are you alright?”

A look of joy appeared on Du Hong’s face. He had risked severe injury, but he had managed to save his own life.

Suddenly, his body shuddered as a dark, cold power invaded his organs.

”No—”

Du Hong’s entire body stiffened. His face turned a deathly blue-black, a layer of frost appeared on his skin, and he collapsed to the ground, barely breathing.

A mocking smile tugged at the corner of Luo Tian’s mouth.

As his cultivation had grown, and after treating Princess Yunxiu multiple times, his Divine Vein Cold Power had become terrifyingly potent.

Below the Spirit Sea Realm, anyone whose vitality was eroded by his Cold Power would find it nearly impossible to dispel.

”Who are you! How dare you kill the Patriarch of my Du Family!”

Elder Du’s expression was grim.

He checked Du Hong’s body and found his internal organs frozen solid like blocks of ice, covered in countless cracks. He was beyond saving.

”Old man! I am only killing those of Du Hong’s branch. If you interfere, the Du Family’s destruction will be imminent,” Luo Tian said in a hoarse voice.

With that said, he transformed into a wisp of light smoke and began to retreat from the Du Mansion.

In the battle just now, Luo Tian had eliminated most of the key figures in Du Hong’s branch. His mission was complete.

As for the Spirit Sea Realm Elder Du, it was best to avoid a fight if possible.

”Insolent! A mere Eighth-Layer Meridian Opening cultivator dares to threaten me.”

Elder Du was enraged. A torrential wave of True Qi swirled around him as he chased after Luo Tian with the speed of wind and lightning.

”You wouldn’t listen to my advice! Don’t blame me when the Du Family is erased from Qingchang City.”

Luo Tian’s gaze turned cold, and he stopped in his tracks.

His Spiritual Sense enveloped Elder Du. ’Just as I thought. He’s an aged and weakened Spirit Sea Realm expert, and he has several hidden injuries.’

WHOOM!

Killing intent radiated from Elder Du. He thrust out a palm, sending a Deep Cyan Palm Force that crashed like a tidal wave toward Luo Tian.

In that instant, the oppressive might of the Spirit Sea Realm bore down, causing the flow of Qi and blood in Luo Tian’s body to stagnate slightly.

Even an aged Spirit Sea Realm expert possessed formidable combat power, far surpassing anyone at the Ninth Layer of Meridian Opening.

Celestial Star Three Techniques, Seven-stars in a Row!

Luo Tian’s eyes sharpened. His [Wind and Snow Sword] was unsheathed for the first time, slashing out a magnificent and dazzling expanse of Star Sword Light that wove itself into a continuous Seven-star Sword Net.

Facing a Spirit Sea Realm expert, Luo Tian pushed his Guiyuan True Qi to its absolute limit, unleashing his Divine Vein Cold Power with almost full force.

BOOM! SSSSSS!

Elder Du’s immense Palm Force initially suppressed Luo Tian’s Seven-star Sword Net, but then countless streams of chilling Sword Qi erupted, neutralizing his attack.

”Martial Vein Power! His combat strength is approaching the Spirit Sea Realm!”

Elder Du’s expression shifted slightly.

Celestial Star Four Techniques, Star Fall and Cloud Disperse!

Luo Tian rose into the air, swinging his sword to release magnificent and brilliant blooms of starlight that rained down on Elder Du like a meteor shower.

BOOM! BOOM! BANG! BANG!

Elder Du raised an eyebrow. He slapped his palms out continuously, neutralizing the starlight auras hurtling toward him and leaving scorched craters all around him.

’He’s a Spirit Sea Realm expert, after all!’

Luo Tian sighed inwardly. Such a massive attack would have been enough to obliterate the Sixth-Layer Armless Fighting Spirit in the Spirit Fighting Tower.

Yet, this Elder Du remained unhurried and completely unscathed.

Of course, Luo Tian had also achieved his goal: forcing Elder Du into a temporary defensive posture.

WHOOSH!

Luo Tian closed in on Elder Du. A ring of dark Cold Mist rose around him, causing the elder’s movements to suddenly falter.

Hmm?

Elder Du’s body grew stiff and cold as a tyrannical, chilling Cold Power invaded him. ’This is bad,’ he thought.

Celestial Star Five Techniques, Starry Array!

Luo Tian’s gaze deepened. The magnificent aura of his swordsmanship changed, following the profound principles of the sun, moon, and stars. He sketched out dazzling, shifting Starlight Sword Auras that dotted the space all around Elder Du.

”This swordsmanship, and this Cold Mist—”

Elder Du’s body trembled as he felt a sense of crisis.

The Fifth Technique of the Celestial Star Sword Technique was rather special. Although its power wasn’t overwhelming, it focused on positioning and trapping the enemy.

PSHHH! PSHHH!

Elder Du felt as if he were trapped on a celestial chessboard, with shifting, illusory starlight sword shadows restricting and sealing his every movement.

What was worse, Luo Tian’s ”Starry Array” Sword Technique was perfectly complemented by the Divine Vein Cold Mist, making it even more formidable.

”Break!”

Elder Du roared in alarm and unleashed a furious attack befitting the Spirit Sea Realm.

However, his movements were restricted, and his attacks were neutralized by the endless Starlight Sword Auras surrounding him.

Each of his moves felt like a play in a chess game, calculated and countered by Luo Tian at every turn.

”How is this possible!”

”That kid is actually suppressing Elder Du.”

A few nearby Du Family Martial Artists were utterly terrified.

Although the Du Family’s elder was old and his combat power was less than seventy percent of his peak, he was still a Spirit Sea Realm expert.

The surrounding Martial Artists wanted to help but couldn’t get close.

The battle between Luo Tian and Elder Du was clearly at the Spirit Sea Realm level. Coupled with the unique properties of the Martial Vein Cold Mist and the Starry Array, any ordinary Martial Artist who approached would simply be courting death.

”Old dog, you will be defeated within ten breaths!”

Luo Tian declared confidently.

”Arrogant whelp...”

Elder Du was furious.

In the current situation, he was merely being restricted by Luo Tian layer by layer, putting him at a disadvantage.

If he could find an opportunity, he might be able to turn the tables with his seasoned combat experience.

Moreover, he only needed to stall for the time it takes to drink half a cup of tea to possibly receive aid from Qingchang City’s official forces.

At that point, Luo Tian wouldn’t be able to escape even if he grew wings.

”Heh.”

A playful look appeared on Luo Tian’s face.

A few breaths later, Elder Du’s expression changed dramatically. The frost on his body could not be dispelled, and his speed and attacks slowed once again.

The dark Cold Power within the Cold Mist was seeping into his body bit by bit, affecting the flow of his Qi, blood, and True Qi.

Elder Du’s condition was steadily deteriorating.

He was not like the Fighting Spirits in the Spirit Fighting Tower, who were less affected by the Cold Mist Domain.

On the contrary, his aged and weakened body of flesh and blood was greatly affected by the Divine Vein Cold Mist, which even aggravated his hidden injuries.

SWISH! SSS!

At this moment, one or two icy Starlight Sword Auras would occasionally land on him, leaving behind a bloody gash and allowing the Cold Power to invade further.

’Not good!’

Elder Du’s face turned pale. Although he could use his Protective True Qi, he couldn’t withstand fending off both the Cold Mist and the sword attacks at the same time.

After seven or eight breaths.

PTAH!

His body swayed, and he spat out a mouthful of blood.

The Cold Power erupted within him, triggering old injuries and causing his combat power to plummet by thirty percent.

”Junior! Stop—”

Trapped in a perilous situation, Elder Du finally showed a look of panic.

”The Du Family surrenders! We will accept whatever punishment you decree!”

”Too late! I already gave you a chance!”

Luo Tian’s voice was ice-cold. The moment Elder Du had decided to hunt him down, he had been sentenced to death.

Celestial Star Six Techniques, Starfire, Spreading Like Wildfire!

Luo Tian flicked his [Wind and Snow Sword]. The surrounding Starlight Sword Auras and the dark Cold Mist all converged.

WHOOM!

A vast sword radiance like a spreading wildfire, accompanied by billowing Cold Mist, formed a roaring, starfire dragon that instantly swept over Elder Du.

PFFT!

A look of regret crossed Elder Du’s face as his body stiffened. A sword pierced through his abdomen, and the Cold Power that had condensed inside him erupted violently.

BOOM!

The Spirit Sea Realm expert, famous throughout the city, exploded, sending shards of ice flying everywhere.