King of Ten Thousand Years

The Defensive Array of the Martial Arts Arena shattered, and the storm from their battle poured out, savagely battering the surroundings.

Even under the protection of the Sect’s senior members, some Yunxiao Sect disciples felt as if they could be swept away at any moment.

’What a terrifying battle. If I didn’t use my Mist Ghost Eyes, those two could probably defeat me within three moves!’

Shangguan Su marveled.

’Not challenging Luo Tian and Qi Yuntian was the right decision.’

”Who actually won?”

The crowd stared intently.

After unleashing his full power, Qi Yuntian would enter a period of weakness. This was the key to victory.

Would Qi Yuntian have achieved a crushing victory, or would Luo Tian have endured the assault, only to defeat the weakened Qi Yuntian in one strike?

On the Martial Arts Arena.

Luo Tian and Qi Yuntian were both sent stumbling back!

”Block it!”

Qi Yuntian deployed a True Essence Shield, but because he was in his weakened state, the shield was fragile and shattered in less than an instant.

SWOOSH! SWOOSH!

Qi Yuntian executed a Body Technique to retreat, but he was still caught in the blast. Numerous wounds appeared on his body, and his face grew a few shades paler.

Meanwhile…

CLANG! CLANG! BOOM! BOOM!

A series of crisp, metallic clashes erupted from Luo Tian’s body, as rapid and unceasing as the beating of gongs and drums!

”What?”

Qi Yuntian was aghast when he saw this.

He knew Luo Tian practiced a Body Refining Technique, but from his memory, Luo Tian’s physical Defense was nowhere near this powerful!

”You’ve lost!”

With a low shout, Luo Tian slashed out, his sword striking Qi Yuntian’s abdomen!

SCHLICK! THUD, THUD, THUD!

In his weakened state, Qi Yuntian failed to dodge. Blood gushed from the wound as he stumbled back more than ten steps.

”It is over!”

The Grand Elder bellowed as an intangible pressure filled the air.

He gave a slow wave of one hand. A massive, sky-obscuring palm formed of clouds appeared above everyone’s heads, encompassing the entire Martial Arts Arena as it slowly descended!

Luo Tian and Qi Yuntian felt an overwhelmingly powerful suppression that they could not resist, and the True Essence within their bodies instantly ceased to circulate.

WHOOSH!

The raging storm of battle on the Martial Arts Arena seemed like a mere flicker of a flame, easily snuffed out by that sky-covering, cloud-like palm.

In an instant, everything became calm and still.

’Such incredible power!’

Luo Tian glanced at the Grand Elder.

’To instantly suppress all that power without harming me or Qi Yuntian in the slightest... So this is the strength of the Top Tier Earth Element Realm.’

”It’s a good thing you two settled the match, or this Martial Arts Arena would’ve been torn apart!”

The Grand Elder grumbled, but a smile played on his lips.

Luo Tian and Qi Yuntian glanced at the Martial Arts Arena.

Not only had the Defensive Array been destroyed, but the stage itself was covered in countless Sword Marks and craters, looking as if it had been trampled into ruin under the iron hooves of war.

Luo Tian and Qi Yuntian walked off the Martial Arts Arena.

Luo Tian’s physique was powerfully defensive, so he had only sustained a slight internal injury.

Qi Yuntian’s injuries were a bit more severe; he also needed to calm the turbulent True Essence within his Primordial Pool.

The battle between the two generations of the King of the Celestial Pride had come to a close.

With Luo Tian having defeated Qi Yuntian twice, no one in the world would ever again doubt his right to first place in the Celestial Pride Conference.

”Does anyone else wish to challenge this year’s King of the Celestial Pride?”

The Yunxiao Sect’s Second Elder asked with a smile, looking slightly smug as his gaze swept over the members of Purple Luo Hall and Bishui Palace.

Shangguan Su lowered his head slightly.

Bishui Palace had only sent a few senior members this time, with no disciples among them, so it was naturally impossible for them to challenge Luo Tian.

Of course, even if the Extreme Ice Fairy were still alive, she probably wouldn’t dare challenge Luo Tian again.

”Bishui Palace did not come here for a friendly spar! We came to demand justice! You must give us an explanation for the death of the Extreme Ice Fairy!”

The noble lady’s expression was cold.

”It seems to me you’re just trying to be unreasonable. The Extreme Ice Fairy’s death has nothing to do with Luo Tian. Why should we give an explanation?”

The Grand Elder’s expression turned cold.

’This is the Yunxiao Sect. We have no need to fear Bishui Palace.’

’If we let an elder from Bishui Palace bully one of our disciples, how could the Yunxiao Sect ever show its face again?’

”No relation? Do you dare let me search Luo Tian’s memories?”

The noble lady pressed, refusing to back down.

”Hmph! It seems to me the members of Bishui Palace are simply here to cause trouble. If you persist in this unreasonable behavior, don’t blame the Yunxiao Sect for escorting you out!”

The Grand Elder’s expression was grim!

Searching memories carried a certain risk.

If the noble lady were to tamper with the process and damage Luo Tian’s Soul and memories, they wouldn’t be able to stop her in time.

”Elder Cheng, don’t get excited. I also feel there’s something suspicious about the Extreme Ice Fairy’s death. A memory search will prove everything!”

Elder Bai Mei of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect said, releasing an intangible Sword Dao aura!

”Hm?”

The Grand Elder’s brows knitted, his gaze hardening.

’Elder Bai Mei of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect is actually siding with Bishui Palace!’

”Heh, I agree with this method as well. After all, the death of the Extreme Ice Fairy is a great loss to the entire Dongchen Continent!”

A woman in a black robe from the Purple Luo Hall faction said with a light smile.

At that moment, the Three Major Sects had joined forces to pressure the Yunxiao Sect!

The Three Great Elders of the Yunxiao Sect felt an immense, intangible pressure!

Even on their own territory, they were struggling to withstand the combined pressure from the senior members of the Three Major Sects.

’Forcibly throw them out? That would mean provoking all three powers at once!’

The Three Great Elders exchanged glances, silently conferring on a strategy.

They all understood why the Three Major Sects had joined forces.

First and foremost, there was the rumor about the Martial King’s inheritance.

It might be a false rumor, but it could also be true. The Three Major Sects would rather wrongly accuse the Yunxiao Sect than let the opportunity slip by.

Especially after Luo Tian’s victories over the Celestial Evil Sword and Qi Yuntian, the Three Major Sects were even more convinced that he had obtained the Martial King’s inheritance.

Furthermore,

Luo Tian’s talent and potential terrified them; they worried that the Yunxiao Sect would one day surpass the other Three Major Sects!

The Three Major Sects wanted to use this opportunity to squeeze some benefits out of the Yunxiao Sect!

”We don’t have to search Luo Tian’s memories! How about this: we’ll have Master Yu perform a Divination. If it turns out Luo Tian was involved, the Yunxiao Sect must apologize, admit its mistake, and provide compensation!”

The noble lady chuckled lightly.

Then, she turned to a white-haired old man among the senior members of the Celestial Ring Alliance and smiled. ”Master Yu, you wouldn’t mind lending a hand, would you?”

This white-haired old man, Master Yu, was a high-ranking member of the Celestial Ring Alliance’s Celestial Net. He was proficient in Destiny Dao Divination and had only stopped by to witness the battle between the two generations of the King of the Celestial Pride.

Master Yu hadn’t expected to get dragged into other matters.

He was not opposed and gave a slight nod.

The face of Yunxiao Sect’s Grand Elder darkened.

On the surface, the noble lady’s words were a concession, giving the Yunxiao Sect a way to save face.

But in his eyes, this was an even deeper pit to fall into!

’Could it be? Does Bishui Palace have some clue that proves Luo Tian is the killer?’

The senior members of the Yunxiao Sect didn’t dare to take the gamble; they also felt it was highly likely that the Extreme Ice Fairy’s death was related to Luo Tian.

”What’s the matter? Bishui Palace has already made a concession. Don’t the members of the Yunxiao Sect dare to accept?”

The noble lady’s smile deepened, but her gaze was cold and her aura surged menacingly!

”What’s there to be afraid of!”

Luo Tian suddenly spoke up, leaving the Three Great Elders of the Yunxiao Sect and the noble lady momentarily stunned.

The Grand Elder frowned!

’It seems Luo Tian doesn’t understand just how formidable a master of Destiny Dao Divination can be!’

Meanwhile, smiles simultaneously appeared on the faces of the senior members from Bishui Palace.

Bishui Palace also had a master who was somewhat versed in Destiny Dao Divination. Before they came to the Yunxiao Sect, that master had already performed a reading.

The result of the Divination: the Extreme Ice Fairy’s death was not the work of the Sea Hunter Race, but was related to a human!

Although it had failed to divine that Luo Tian was the killer.

In their view, this was definitely due to a lack of clues. Even if Luo Tian wasn’t the killer, he had to be connected to the Extreme Ice Fairy’s death!

Now, Luo Tian was right here, and Master Yu’s Destiny Dao Mastery surpassed that of their own master in Bishui Palace. He would surely be able to divine the precise truth!

”Master Yu, if you would please begin!”

The noble lady said with a smile on her face.

Master Yu walked forward and sat down cross-legged, a few meters away from Luo Tian.

”Master Yu, you need only divine one thing: whether the Extreme Ice Fairy’s death is connected to Luo Tian!” the noble lady said.

The Three Great Elders of the Yunxiao Sect frowned in displeasure.

This kind of Divination was clearly improper, but they couldn’t object, or they would look guilty.

”Very well.”

Master Yu nodded slightly, closed both eyes, and began to pinch his fingers in calculation.

The area fell silent, as if invisible threads of fate were extending from Master Yu’s hands...

Across from him, the corner of Luo Tian’s mouth curved into a faint smile.

’I did kill the Extreme Ice Fairy. Under normal circumstances, with Master Yu’s level of mastery, he would definitely be able to deduce that I am the killer!’

’But unfortunately for them, I have a way to deal with this.’

’I cultivate the *Celestial Destiny Creation Technique* and also understand Destiny Dao Inference. I just consulted the Celestial Book, and with a special Secret Technique, I can interfere with Master Yu’s Divination!’

’That’s precisely why I took the initiative and let Master Yu perform the Divination—to help clear my name.’

Luo Tian’s expression remained neutral as he secretly activated the Creation Technique. A faint, ethereal, light-blue ”Celestial Eye” manifested between his brows.

This ethereal third eye was nearly impossible to see with the naked eye.

Experts at the High Tier Earth Element Realm, and perhaps even Master Yu, might have been able to sense something, but the Celestial Book could conceal it, rendering them unable to notice.

Luo Tian stared at Master Yu, who was still deep in his Inference, completely unaware.

Now completely at ease, he activated the Destiny Dao Secret Skill. The light-blue Celestial Eye between his brows rippled with faint green markings as it began its subtle interference!

「A moment later.」

Master Yu stopped his calculations and opened his eyes.

”Master Yu, what are the results?”

The noble lady asked with a smile.

’Even Bishui Palace’s own Destiny Dao Master could deduce that the Extreme Ice Fairy’s death was related to a human.’

’With Master Yu performing his Inference right in front of Luo Tian, he’ll definitely be able to identify the real killer!’

But after hesitating for a couple of moments, Master Yu said, ”I was unable to deduce any result!”

”What?”

This result left the senior members of Bishui Palace completely dumbfounded!

’He couldn’t deduce a result? He couldn’t deduce *anything* at all!’

’How is that possible?’

’Don’t tell me Master Yu from the Celestial Ring Alliance was bribed by the Yunxiao Sect?’

Vice President Long also looked slightly surprised. He was well aware of Master Yu’s skills in Inference; how could he possibly fail to find a single clue?

”Perhaps that was just a fluke. Master Yu, why don’t you try one more time?”

The noble lady asked.

The senior members of Bishui Palace all found this result difficult to accept.

”Hmph! Don’t push things too far!” the Grand Elder snorted coldly, his profound, ocean-like aura sweeping across the entire venue.

’This result is the best possible outcome for the Yunxiao Sect. I can’t let Bishui Palace continue to make trouble.’

”Your real goal is to get a piece of the pie from the rumored Martial King’s inheritance, isn’t it!”

Luo Tian suddenly spoke, tearing away the facade of the Three Major Sects.

Before the Three Major Sects could offer any excuses or denials, he continued, ”Why not have Master Yu perform a Divination to see if this rumor about the Martial King’s inheritance is true?”

The senior members of the Three Major Sects exchanged glances, wondering what trick Luo Tian was trying to pull.

’Could the rumor about the Martial King’s inheritance really be false?’

”Hm?”

Not far away, the Third Elder, Zhou Yuquan, suddenly had a very bad feeling.