King of Ten Thousand Years

The refined young man’s brow furrowed slightly.

His codename was ”Ghost Face,” and he specialized in using disguises to get close to his targets, waiting for the right moment to strike.

Along the way, he had repeatedly shown goodwill toward Luo Tian, all to lower his guard and create the perfect opportunity for an assassination.

Ghost Face never expected that Luo Tian had seen through his identity long ago.

But that didn’t change the outcome.

”You were lucky earlier. You ran into an Upper Sect Disciple from the Yunxiao Sect who saved you from Black Fox!”

”But now, there’s no one here to save you!”

A chilling smile appeared on Ghost Face’s face.

Before Luo Tian could speak, the Crow cawed, ”This god gets it now! You’re with that ugly masked weirdo. You’re an ugly weirdo too!”

Ghost Face’s expression stiffened slightly.

He found Luo Tian somewhat unfathomable, and this Crow Spirit Pet was no different.

He had witnessed this Crow’s ability; it could bewitch the mind with extraordinary effect.

’After I kill Luo Tian, I’ll capture this Spirit Pet. It should fetch a good price.’

”It’s just you. Why would I need anyone to save me?”

Luo Tian retorted.

”Heh heh, it seems you saw through my identity, but not my Cultivation!”

The corners of Ghost Face’s mouth curled into an astonishing arc.

WHOOM!

A vast layer of grayish-white True Qi erupted, swirling around his body and stirring the air around him.

Ghost Face’s Cultivation was, shockingly, at the Peak of the Spirit Sea Realm Sixth Layer!

”Now, can you still remain so calm?”

A strange, wicked smile hung on Ghost Face’s face.

Without further ado, he attacked. With a wave of his Folding Fan, a three-to-four-meter-long grayish-white Wind Blade appeared, spinning until it transformed into a circular storm that swept forward.

Ghost Face’s Attack was vast in scope and incredibly fast.

He had spent some time with Luo Tian and knew his methods like the back of his hand, allowing him to counter them specifically.

Even using the Cloud Traveling Step, it would be difficult for Luo Tian to completely evade this blow.

Celestial Furnace Treasure Body!

Guiyuan Cloud-Dispelling Hand!

A jade-like cyan luster appeared on Luo Tian’s skin, emitting a Powerful Aura. He brazenly struck out with a palm, meeting Ghost Face’s Attack head-on.

SHHHHICK!

The grayish-white Wind Blade storm crashed forward. Under the constant grinding of its rotation, it actually broke through Luo Tian’s Guiyuan Cloud-Dispelling Hand and shot toward him.

Luo Tian executed the Cloud Traveling Step just in time, narrowly dodging it.

”Your Palm Technique is indeed impressive, but your Cultivation is just too weak. You’re not quite ready to block my attacks!”

Ghost Face chuckled wickedly.

His way of assassination was to get close to the target, understand and analyze them, and formulate a strategy.

Based on his observations, he couldn’t be hasty when dealing with Luo Tian. Slowly wearing him down was the most reliable method.

The gap in their Cultivation was plain to see. Luo Tian was powerless against his attacks, forced to do everything he could just to block or dodge.

WHOOSH!

Ghost Face once again unleashed a ”Vortex Blade Storm,” a grayish-white cyclone that charged straight at Luo Tian.

Luo Tian’s eyes turned cold. The [Ice Trace Sword] left its sheath as his Sword Intent erupted.

SWISH!

A sharp, silver-white Sword Light shot out, radiating a biting cold. It was like a brilliant ray of ice crystal, carrying a fierce momentum that seemed to want to pierce the Nine Heavens.

Furthermore, this sword strike resonated with the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, exuding the essence of a cold, vast sky.

”This Swordsmanship...”

Ghost Face was thoroughly alarmed.

He knew Luo Tian possessed Sword Intent, but this Swordsmanship was exceptionally refined. Its Tier completely outclassed his own Martial Skill, and the Treasure Artifact in Luo Tian’s hand was even a Spirit Level Upper Grade item.

FZZZZT!

The sword thrust seemed to strike the weak point of the grayish-white storm, which gradually disintegrated and quickly dissipated.

”You thought you saw through all my techniques, but what you saw was merely the tip of the iceberg.”

Luo Tian said calmly.

WHOOSH! SWISH! SWISH!

Luo Tian’s figure shot forward, closing the distance to Ghost Face. His sharp sword stabbed out, leaving two brilliant, cold Sword Marks in the air.

Before, if he had encountered an enemy of this level, Luo Tian might have fled.

But now, he was determined to face him head-on.

’My goal is to become an Upper Sect Disciple! If I can’t even deal with a single assassin, how can I ever become one?’

”Arrogant!”

Ghost Face shouted coldly and launched his attack.

SWISH! SWISH! BAM! BAM!

Storms of wind swirled, and the Sword Cold Light of qi flashed in all directions as the two engaged in a fierce clash.

The surrounding trees toppled one after another, and the ground was scarred with craters and gullies.

BAM!

Luo Tian was knocked back by a strike from Ghost Face’s fan, leaving several bloody cuts on his body as if from blades.

”Hmph, trying to beat me in close combat? You’re dreaming!”

Ghost Face laughed.

Luo Tian’s physical strength was certainly terrifying, but as long as he was careful, he could avoid fighting up close.

On the contrary, once Luo Tian was in close, he was like a moving target, drastically reducing the chances of Ghost Face’s attacks missing.

”Is that so?”

Luo Tian’s gaze sharpened, and his Nether Dragon Divine Vein erupted at full power!

WUUUUM!

A swirling vortex of dark Cold Mist burst forth, from which emanated an abyssal, cold suction and a low dragon’s roar.

This Cold Mist instantly swept over a radius of several dozen meters. Frost condensed on the surface of everything, as if plunged into the depths of winter.

”Such strong Martial Vein Power!”

Ghost Face was startled. His body was assaulted by the intense cold and suction, causing his speed to falter slightly.

Guiyuan Cloud-Dispelling Hand!

Luo Tian’s left palm struck out, unleashing a thick, crystalline-yellow Palm Light that surged forward, carrying with it a roiling cold.

The cold froze the Palm Technique, making it even more solid and increasing its defense.

This palm strike could be called Luo Tian’s strongest Palm Technique!

BOOM!

The attack Ghost Face unleashed with his Folding Fan slammed into the Guiyuan Cloud-Dispelling Hand. It was like hitting a small mountain of ice, impossible to move.

Immediately after, Luo Tian stabbed with his [Ice Trace Sword]. The sharp, ice-cold Sword Light was like an incredibly condensed bolt of frigid silk.

Ghost Face immediately tried to dodge, but his Body Technique was affected by the pull of the Cold Mist vortex.

SHLICK!

The sword pierced his robes, leaving a bloody gash on his thigh.

”Bastard! You actually managed to wound me!”

Ghost Face’s expression was grim. The aura on his body surged, and a grayish-white cyclone spun around him.

His Folding Fan chopped out fiercely, and a chaotic, raging cluster of grayish-white Wind Blades exploded outward with astonishing destructive power!

Luo Tian was fearless. Palm Technique with his left hand, Swordsmanship with his right!

Guiyuan Cloud-Dispelling Hand!

One Sword Piercing Clouds!

His Palm Technique focused on defense, blocking Ghost Face’s attacks, while his Swordsmanship looked for openings to strike.

Most people would become flustered trying to do two things at once, their attempts at cleverness backfiring.

But Luo Tian, who possessed Spiritual Sense, had extremely precise control over the details. His Palm Technique and Swordsmanship combined perfectly, uniting offense and defense into one!

SHLICK!

After the Guiyuan Cloud-Dispelling Hand blocked the attack, his sword pierced through from the side, penetrating Ghost Face’s attack and shooting toward his head.

Ghost Face dodged the vital point, but the Sword Qi still grazed him, leaving a bloody mark on his shoulder.

’Damn it, this kid is doing two things at once! His Palm Technique and Swordsmanship are perfectly integrated, equally adept at offense and defense!’

Ghost Face’s expression was grim.

On top of that, this was close-quarters combat, which Luo Tian excelled at. Ghost Face couldn’t gain any advantage.

’I have to pull back!’

Ghost Face’s figure drifted backward.

As long as he created some distance and fought a war of attrition with Luo Tian, victory was certain!

After all, the gap in their Cultivation was clear, and Luo Tian was using both his Sword Intent and Divine Vein, which consumed enormous amounts of energy.

”Ugly Bird!”

Luo Tian shouted.

”CAW CAW CAW!”

The Crow understood perfectly and opened its beak to let out a strange cry.

The power of that Demonic screech was even more terrifying. It made the usually calm and collected Ghost Face knit his brows, and he roared, ”Shut your beak!”

Under the influence of the Crow’s cries, Ghost Face became agitated and irritable, unable to focus.

And as the screeching continued, the disruptive force grew stronger and stronger, enough to drive a person mad.

”Shut up, you ugly crow!”

Ghost Face roared angrily. With a wave of his hand, he shot out a Dart that traced a sharp, whistling arc toward the Crow.

The Crow hastily flapped its wings, narrowly dodging the Dart.

”CAW CAW CAW, you ugly freak! You dare to shoot at this god!”

The Crow cawed in anger.

SWISH!

Seizing the opportunity, Luo Tian once again executed the Nine Heavens Sword Technique, and a sharp Sword Qi that seemed to rush to the heavens shot out.

Luo Tian had already cultivated the First Technique of this Swordsmanship to the Great Achievement Realm, making the Sword Technique even more condensed and sharp.

SHLICK!

The Sword Qi slashed across Ghost Face’s arm, drawing blood. The hand gripping the Folding Fan trembled violently.

”Damn it!”

Ghost Face’s expression was dark. Luo Tian was difficult to deal with, and this pet was no pushover either.

If he got distracted dealing with the pet, Luo Tian would just take advantage of the opening.

The strategy of a war of attrition was no longer viable.

”Hmph, I was going to let you live a little longer, but now, I’ve changed my mind!”

Ghost Face’s expression turned Yin Cold, his killing intent chilling.

He took out a purple Elixir Pill and swallowed it.

Instantly, the bulging veins on Ghost Face’s body all turned purple. The True Qi around him became violent, and wisps of purple energy spread out.

This Pill was called the Purple Burst Pill. It could instantly increase the strength of one’s True Qi by fifty to sixty percent, greatly enhancing attack power.

BOOM!

With a chop of his Folding Fan, a chaotic, violent cluster of purple and white Wind Blades exploded outward.

A huge crater was blasted into the ground where he stood, and the terrifying attack bombarded Luo Tian!

”Guiyuan Cloud-Dispelling Hand!”

Luo Tian sensed the crisis and struck out with his palm at full power, trying to weaken Ghost Face’s attack.

BOOM!

The thick, crystalline-yellow Palm Force carried a surging cold, emitting a vast and powerful momentum that seemed to blot out the sky.

In that instant, Luo Tian broke through the final barrier to True Palm Skill Intent!

’I’ve grasped it!’

A brilliant light flashed in Luo Tian’s eyes.

This palm strike resonated with the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, forming a monumental force like toppling mountains and overturning seas, making Ghost Face feel insignificant.

”Palm Technique... True Intent!”

Ghost Face’s eyes bulged in shock.

’Didn’t they say Luo Tian only had a rudimentary grasp of True Sword Technique Intent?’

’How does he also have a grasp of the True Intent of Palm Technique?’

’Even someone at the Earth Element Realm would find it nearly impossible to grasp the basics of two different types of True Intent!’

BOOM!

The heaven-shaking palm strike, like a five-fingered ice peak grinding down, collided with Ghost Face’s ultimate move!

Amidst the chaotic explosion, an ice-cold Sword Light, condensed to the extreme and exuding a boundless essence, shot out to kill.

”AHH! Just die!”

Ghost Face let out a frenzied roar.

Under the Crow’s strange cries, he had become completely enraged, like a maddened beast.

Luo Tian was utterly fearless. With his left hand as a palm and his right holding the sword, he did two things at once, a peerless master of both Palm Sword techniques!

RUMBLE!

The explosions were heaven-shaking and continuous. Waves of dust swept over a hundred-meter radius, engulfing everything.

Both Luo Tian and Ghost Face had unleashed their full power in a ferocious showdown.

The sheer scale of the commotion was enough to tell how intense the battle was. Even the Crow had retreated far away, cawing every now and then to interfere with Ghost Face.

Suddenly, the sound of explosions vanished, and the surroundings seemed to fall silent.

The wind blew, scattering the dust, and a figure emerged.

Luo Tian’s tattered clothes fluttered in the wind. He stood silently, holding the [Ice Trace Sword].

Ten meters in front of him, Ghost Face lay on the ground, covered in blood, unable to get up.

On his chest was a frozen wound that had pierced his heart and run through his entire torso!