King of Ten Thousand Years

”What just happened?”

”What’s going on?”

Around the Martial Arts Arena, everyone was stunned and bewildered.

Facing Shangguan Su, Luo Tian had somehow avoided being instantly defeated. He had successfully launched an attack and even managed to injure Shangguan Su, even if it was just a few strands of hair.

Until now, no one had even touched Shangguan Su. This was arguably his first time being ”injured.”

”Impossible!”

Qiao Hai cried out in alarm. ’Why wasn’t Luo Tian defeated in an instant? This has to be fake!’

In the audience area, everyone also wore looks of astonishment, their minds filled with questions.

Originally, everyone had thought this battle would be over in an instant, with nothing worth watching.

No one had expected a scene like this to unfold.

”You...”

Shangguan Su’s gaze sharpened. He stared at Luo Tian, a faint chill emanating from him.

’A moment ago, my Spiritual Power had indeed successfully infiltrated Luo Tian’s body.’

’Logically, Luo Tian should have fallen into a Spiritual Illusion Realm just like everyone before him and been easily defeated in an instant!’

’But why... why did Luo Tian break free in such a short amount of time?’

’Perhaps it was just a fluke.’

Shangguan Su’s aura changed once more, becoming gloomy and cold. A tide of Spiritual Power, ignoring all defenses, surged to engulf Luo Tian.

Luo Tian immediately fortified his mind, his Spiritual Will coalescing as he focused everything on defense.

The gloomy, cold tide seeped in from everywhere, penetrating relentlessly.

But Luo Tian’s Spiritual Defense was impregnable.

He only felt a slight chill and discomfort in his mind, along with some irritation, and his vision was slightly affected. Other than that, he was fine.

’So my Spiritual Power is this strong...’

It was through his enemy that Luo Tian came to understand his own strength.

He had never delved deep into the spiritual aspect of his cultivation, having only ever practiced the *Celestial Destiny Creation Technique*.

Yet just by doing that, he was able to withstand Shangguan Su’s terrifying Spiritual Attack. It was a testament to the power of this Cultivation Technique!

”Die!”

Luo Tian seized the opportunity to attack.

In the spiritual domain, it was ultimately Shangguan Su’s home turf.

Only in a physical confrontation could Luo Tian change the tide of battle!

His Sword Intent erupted. He activated the *Celestial Sword Technique*, and the Ice Trace Sword flashed with a dazzling light, resonating with the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi as it slashed out a brilliant, swift, and icy sword-gleam!

’It’s no use?’

Shangguan Su was now completely certain that his Spiritual Secret Technique had little effect on Luo Tian.

SWISH!

Black mist roiled around him, and with an ethereal movement, he shifted more than ten meters to the left, dodging Luo Tian’s Sword Technique.

”What in the world is going on? Is Shangguan Su’s Spiritual Secret Technique useless against Luo Tian?”

”That shouldn’t be possible!”

The audience area buzzed with heated discussion.

The upper echelons of the Four Major Sects were also completely baffled.

”How can this be? Luo Tian is merely at the Peak of the Eighth Layer of the Spirit Sea Realm. Logically, he should have never been able to withstand a single move from Shangguan Su!”

The black-robed woman from the Purple Luo Hall frowned slightly.

”Generally, this only happens when an opponent’s Spiritual Will is too strong, rendering Spiritual Illusion Realm techniques ineffective!”

”Does Elder Lu think Luo Tian’s Spiritual Will is really that powerful?” the black-robed woman asked.

The upper echelons of the Purple Luo Hall couldn’t come to a conclusion, so they all turned to look at the higher-ups from the Yunxiao Sect.

But they discovered that the Yunxiao Sect’s elders were also completely dumbfounded and knew nothing.

’Just how many more tricks does this kid have up his sleeve...?’

The Grand Elder mused to himself.

It was the first time he had found a junior to be so mysterious and difficult to read.

...

「On the Martial Arts Arena.」

”Luo Tian, don’t think you can act arrogant in front of me just because your Spiritual Power is strong!”

Shangguan Su’s face was cold, and a ghostly light flickered in his eyes!

”Mist Ghost Eyes!”

A ghostly light surged within his eyes, which seemed to transform into a misty, Gloomy Ghost Realm that sent shivers down one’s spine.

A dark, Yin Cold spiritual aura instantly spread out, filling the entire Martial Arts Arena.

”Shangguan Su used his Mist Ghost Eyes!”

”Luo Tian is sure to lose now!”

All the surrounding geniuses felt an inexplicable chill in their minds and immediately tensed up, forcing themselves not to look at Shangguan Su’s eyes.

Stared at by the Mist Ghost Eyes, Luo Tian endured an unimaginable Spiritual Power, as if his eyes were about to be submerged in a cold, ghostly tide. His gaze was involuntarily drawn to the Mist Ghost Eyes.

In that instant.

The world seemed to darken, and Luo Tian found himself in a dark and desolate Hell teeming with Ghost Qi. Piles of white bones lay beneath his feet, and Ghostly Spirits and Fierce Ghosts floated all around, baring their fangs and brandishing their claws as they lunged at him!

’Where is this?’

Luo Tian was all alone, surrounded by terrifying enemies with no way out.

「Back on the Martial Arts Arena.」

The moment the Mist Ghost Eyes appeared, Luo Tian stood frozen in place, his eyes blank as flashes of panic and fear crossed his face.

”It’s over!”

The Extreme Ice Fairy let out a sigh of relief.

’The Mist Ghost Eyes is a terrifying technique that even I am extremely wary of. There’s no way Luo Tian can resist it this time.’

”Luo Tian...”

Ye Feng’s mind tensed slightly.

’Even I’m not confident I could have smoothly blocked Shangguan Su’s several rounds of Spiritual Attacks like Luo Tian just did.’

’The real threat to defend against is the Mist Ghost Eyes. If one can briefly withstand its power, it might be possible to defeat Shangguan Su.’

Ye Feng carefully observed everything about Shangguan Su, trying to analyze a way to win.

But aside from closing one’s eyes, which could only slightly weaken the influence of the Mist Ghost Eyes, there seemed to be no other way.

’Besides, if you close your eyes, how are you supposed to defeat Shangguan Su?’

’What a tricky and terrifyingly powerful enemy!’

「On the spectator stands.」

One breath... two breaths... three breaths passed.

”Hm?”

A look of surprise crossed Song Luyao’s face.

’Luo Tian is actually still struggling.’

’When I faced Shangguan Su’s Mist Ghost Eyes, I didn’t even last for two breaths!’

Ye Feng and the Extreme Ice Fairy also turned back to Luo Tian, astonishment on their faces.

’This kid’s Spiritual Will is certainly strong, but he won’t escape my Mist Ghost Eyes!’

The mist in Shangguan Su’s eyes slowly swirled, continuously releasing powerful Spiritual Power to completely corrode Luo Tian’s mind and solidify the Spiritual Illusion Realm.

In the Illusion Realm created by his Mist Ghost Eyes, he was supreme and could torture Luo Tian to his heart’s content.

One breath in the outside world could be an entire hour inside.

Just now, Song Luyao had only lasted for two hours in the Illusion Realm.

Luo Tian’s performance was better than Song Luyao’s; his Spiritual Will was strong.

But Shangguan Su could see that Luo Tian had no real proficiency in the spiritual domain.

Therefore, he was absolutely confident that Luo Tian could not possibly break through the Illusion Realm.

’Dammit, can’t I break through?’

Luo Tian’s mind was trapped in the Gloomy Ghost Realm, surrounded by dozens of Ghostly Spirits and Fierce Ghosts.

These Ghostly Spirits and Fierce Ghosts tore at Luo Tian’s flesh, leaving one shocking wound after another.

Luo Tian could tell that all of this was fake, yet he found it impossible to shatter this Illusion World and return to reality. His Spiritual Will was growing more and more exhausted, and panic and fear began to well up from the depths of his heart.

In the air opposite him.

Shangguan Su was like a Ghost King of his generation, his might overwhelming as he dominated everything.

”JIE JIE JIE, Luo Tian, submit to me! Otherwise, you will be trapped in this Hell forever!”

Shangguan Su let out a sinister laugh.

「On the Martial Arts Arena.」

Shangguan Su and Luo Tian faced each other from a distance.

A look of struggle appeared on Luo Tian’s face as the gloomy, sinister mist around him grew thicker, enveloping and imprisoning him completely.

It was clear that Shangguan Su’s Spiritual Illusion Realm was now stable, trapping Luo Tian completely.

Under these circumstances, not even Ye Feng or the Extreme Ice Fairy would be able to break free. Defeat was certain!

Luo Tian’s breathing grew increasingly rapid and cold sweat poured down his body. His arms hung limply at his sides, and the Ice Trace Sword in his hand looked like it could fall to the ground at any moment.

”The match is decided!”

”That boy must have cultivated a special Spiritual Technique or Secret Technique, but in this area, the Yunxiao Sect is no match for our Purple Luo Hall!”

An elder from the Purple Luo Hall said with a faint smile.

”Sigh...”

The elders of the Yunxiao Sect sighed.

Luo Tian had already done very well to make it this far. They had no complaints.

Xia Bingyue stared intently at Luo Tian, her beautiful, ice-clear eyes filled with worry.

”Luo Tian...”

’It’s okay if you lose, just please be alright!’

Clashes on the spiritual level were too dangerous. One wrong move could lead to incurable injuries, or even turn a person into an idiot or a lunatic.

”Xiaotian...”

The white-robed woman’s slender hands clenched into fists, trembling slightly.

’In this situation, Luo Tian can’t even concede. The danger is immeasurable!’

”It’s time to end this!”

A sinister smile played on Shangguan Su’s lips. His eyes, swirling with ghostly mist, released a cold and grim light as an immense wave of Spiritual Power surged forth in an instant!

Luo Tian’s body swayed, on the verge of defeat!

But suddenly, a Mysterious Blue Treasure Pearl inside Luo Tian’s clothes began to shine.

A ghostly, ice-cold power surged through Luo Tian’s body, enveloping his mind and consciousness.

Luo Tian felt as if his mind was sinking into the deep sea, into a state of utter tranquility. All negative emotions gradually faded away. The surrounding scene of the Gloomy Ghost Realm seemed to be washed away by a boundless ocean, slowly dissipating.

”I almost forgot I had this treasure,” Luo Tian murmured to himself.

This was the treasure he had taken from the mouth of the mermaid’s corpse. It could block external influences and also amplify his Spiritual Power.

Luo Tian hadn’t expected the Mysterious Blue Treasure Pearl to be so powerful. With the illusion weakened and his own spirit amplified, the Illusion World that Shangguan Su had meticulously constructed instantly crumbled.

’How is this possible...?’

Shangguan Su watched the collapsing, disintegrating Ghost Realm, his heart filled with shock and horror.

CLANG!

A crisp, clear sound made Shangguan Su shudder, and he was immediately snapped out of the mental world.

Back on the Martial Arts Arena, as Shangguan Su’s consciousness returned to his body, he saw a sharp, ice-cold Sword Light, carrying the momentum of a frozen sky, descending upon him!

He immediately struck out, blasting forth a ball of gloomy True Essence Palm Light.

PFFT!

A wave of energy rolled out as the condensed, ice-cold Sword Light tore through the darkness and descended.

Shangguan Su activated his Body Technique and floated backward as the crystalline, ice-cold Sword Qi brushed past his body.

”Die!”

Luo Tian roared, once again activating his Sword Intent and the *Celestial Sword Technique* to launch a thunderously fierce assault.

Shangguan Su’s Mist Ghost Eyes had left him with a lingering fear.

Although he had already broken free of the Illusion Realm, it was best to end this fight quickly to avoid any more surprises.

SHING! SHING! SHING!

In the air, sharp, ice-cold Sword Qi crisscrossed, enveloping Shangguan Su.

”Break!”

Shangguan Su thrust both palms forward. Black mist roiled, and two huge, ferocious black claws tore through the air.

His most powerful assets were the Spiritual Dao and his Mist Ghost Eyes, but his direct combat ability was also at an elite level among his peers, equivalent to someone ranked eighth or ninth on the Spirit List.

Luo Tian’s Sword Intent erupted in full force, and the Cold Power from his Nether Dragon Divine Vein also fused into the Ice Trace Sword.

SWISH! SWISH! SWISH!

His figure was like the wind, ethereal and formless. In terms of speed, he was slightly superior to Shangguan Su.

Luo Tian pursued Shangguan Su relentlessly, his Swordsmanship continuous and unending. It was fierce, sharp, and bone-chillingly cold, completely suppressing Shangguan Su.

In addition to speed, Luo Tian’s observation skills and killing power were also a notch above.

SCHLICK!

A bloody gash appeared on Shangguan Su’s arm, and a chilling cold invaded his body.

The surrounding audience was dumbfounded, watching with bated breath.

They had originally thought Shangguan Su’s victory was guaranteed, but now the state of the battle was unpredictable, changing in an instant.

Shangguan Su, who had steamrolled his way here with instant-win Spiritual Attacks, had actually hit a wall against Luo Tian.

Could it be that Luo Tian was about to topple another prodigy?

Just as Shangguan Su’s situation grew more perilous, with defeat seeming imminent, his True Essence suddenly erupted, tearing apart Luo Tian’s Sword Qi attack as he thrust out a ferocious, pitch-black ghost claw.

”To be able to force my hand like this, you can be proud even in defeat!”

A cold smirk appeared on Shangguan Su’s lips.

Just as Luo Tian was counterattacking, a ghostly light once again flickered in Shangguan Su’s eyes. He activated his Mist Ghost Eyes, and his Spiritual Power rapidly began to corrode Luo Tian’s mind.

It turned out he had been accumulating Spiritual Power just for this moment, to decide the outcome in a single move!

This second activation of the Mist Ghost Eyes was far more sudden and powerful.

With attacks coming on both the physical and spiritual planes, Shangguan Su launched a sudden counterattack, unleashing his full power!