Ling Tian Sword God

Chapter 572: Chapter 570: The Strength of the Four Outstanding Talents _1

Around Nine Dragons Lake, atop another peak, sat the veteran Four Grand Masters.

”A new generation replaces the old. This batch of young people is not to be underestimated. It seems that we old folks will be replaced soon.”

The speaker was one of the Four Grand Masters, Fang Baiyu of the Ten Thousand Swords Sect. Ling Chen and Feng Piaoliu, whom he had seen earlier, were both practitioners of the sword. This greatly pleased Fang Baiyu, a master from the Ten Thousand Swords Sect. He felt a sense of joy seeing the rise of new talents in the Sword Way.

”While these young people certainly pose a threat, the biggest threats are not them, but those four young fellows.” Yin Tianxi glanced towards the Four Outstanding Talents. Although their purpose in coming here was not to contend with the younger generation, they could not refuse if challenged.

”I am not afraid. Winning or losing doesn’t matter. If these four fellows can defeat me, it is their capability,” Yue Ruhai of the Invincible Blade Sect declared frankly.

”Brother Yue speaks truly.” Huyan Xiong of the Xuanwu Divine Sect also spoke, his voice somewhat stiff as if he seldom used it. ”As for us old folks, a loss is just a loss. If we can help unearth the future pillars of the Martial World, it would be a meritorious deed on our part.”

”Brother Huyan possesses a higher realm.” Fang Baiyu smiled and cupped his fists, showing a look of admiration.

Yin Tianxi, however, inwardly snorted with disdain. Such a pretentious old fool. What does one pursue in life? Power, status, fame! Without these, life is meaningless, and this cultivation is utterly useless.

As time went on, the Sword Discourse continued to unfold. Challenges from the younger generation were always fiery, but regardless, no one dared to challenge the Four Outstanding Talents. The four of them stood on a mountain peak, overlooking the Sword Discourse. Their combined momentum was like a sharp sword piercing the sky, tearing through the clouds, and shattering the heavens. From afar, many members of the younger generation could feel an immense pressure.

”It’s about time.” From one side of the crowd, a young man in a gold robe stepped forward. He glanced distantly at the peak where they stood, a slight curve forming on his lips. As they watched the gold-robed young man walk to the center of Nine Dragons Lake, the expressions of the crowd grew solemn. The gold-robed young man reached the center of the lake, cupped his fists towards the peak where the Four Outstanding Talents resided, and smiled. ”Long Zaiyuan of the Dragon Hidden Clan, wishes to learn from Unrestrained Young Master Su Ziling.”

”Finally, someone has challenged the Four Outstanding Talents!”

”The main event is here!”

Everyone’s spirits lifted, as if they had been injected with adrenaline. The explosive atmosphere seemed infectious, instantly sweeping across the entirety of Nine Dragons Lake.

”An interesting guy has appeared.” Su Ziling, who had been fiddling with a small trinket, immediately perked up upon hearing someone challenge him.

”Su Ziling, we Four Outstanding Talents haven’t lost in five years. Don’t let that precedent be set by you,” Mo Tianya spoke indifferently.

Hearing this, Su Ziling paid it no mind. With a flicker of his figure, he darted forward and landed on a stone platform in the lake, opposite Long Zaiyuan.

”Su Ziling, I’ve long heard of your unparalleled Avatar Technique. Today, let me see if the legend is true.” Long Zaiyuan wasted no words. Seeing Su Ziling enter the arena, he suddenly threw a punch that exploded through the air.

BANG!

The stone platform beneath Su Ziling’s feet suddenly exploded, scattering like flowers thrown by a Heavenly Woman. Then, countless stones of varying sizes were forcibly drawn together around Su Ziling, continuing to hurtle towards him.

”Break!” Su Ziling raised his right hand, and the stones before him pulverized into dust. Then, with a surge, he was in front of Long Zaiyuan, striking out with his palm.

BOOM!

This palm seemed to carry the force of ten thousand tons. A giant Palm Seal appeared on the surface of Nine Dragons Lake. The Palm Seal shattered the icy surface, blasting a huge gap in the lake. A massive column of water erupted, the torrent reaching tens of meters high, like a pillar supporting the heavens.

”Nine-Five Supreme!” Long Zaiyuan roared as nine streams of dragon-shaped True Qi surged from within him. The spatial ripples around him undulated rhythmically, forming a distorted defensive Shield. The Shield absorbed Su Ziling’s palm strike and instantly disintegrated, yet Long Zaiyuan remained unharmed.

”Overlord Dragon Power!” After resisting Su Ziling’s palm strike, Long Zaiyuan launched a vicious counterattack. He pointed a finger, and the spectral image of an Azure Dragon suddenly materialized above his head.

BANG!

Su Ziling landed abruptly on the lake’s surface, his feet treading on the frozen water. His left hand guarded his chest, while his right hand, fingers slightly spread, rose to meet Long Zaiyuan’s offensive.

HMPH!

With a cold snort, Long Zaiyuan continuously jabbed with his fingers. The attacks were dense, like a torrential downpour of raindrops.

THUMP-THUMP-THUMP-THUMP-THUMP...

In Long Zaiyuan’s vision, Su Ziling seemed to be omnipresent; his clones were everywhere. Each of Long Zaiyuan’s attacks could obliterate a clone, yet, looking around, the number of clones did not diminish. Instead, they repeatedly launched counterattacks.

Nine Dragons Lake spanned dozens of miles. With their direct clash, the frozen surface of the lake exploded, sending thousands of water columns into the air. Each water column was over ten meters thick and dozens of meters high, creating a spectacular sight.

”This is too heaven-defying! Every move, every technique, is so unstoppable.”

”The Four Outstanding Talents truly are a bunch of monsters.”

”Long Zaiyuan is impressive as well, able to fight Su Ziling on equal footing.”

The crowd held their breath, faces flushed.

”Amazing! Truly amazing! Utterly incredible!” The Young Master of Myriad Dao exclaimed three times in succession. He was certain that he couldn’t even withstand the aftershocks of their clash, let alone engage them directly. These two were truly titans among the younger generation; others could only look up to them in awe.

”Their strength is already approaching ours.” Atop the peak, the four veteran Grand Masters watched this scene intently. Yue Ruhai, his expression grave, spoke.

”They are indeed worthy of note,” Huyan Xiong nodded. Few in the world could make Huyan Xiong acknowledge them as ’worthy of note.’ After all, he was regarded as the foremost Grand Master in the Martial World, his strength profound and unfathomable; no one had ever managed to unseat him from his position.

”They haven’t used their full strength yet. It seems neither wishes to reveal all their cards?” Ling Chen seemed to have noticed something and remarked casually.

”Indeed.” Liu Feiyue’s gaze rested on Long Zaiyuan. ”This Long Zaiyuan is indeed formidable. To think he still dares to hold back while facing Su Ziling.”

”Confidence stems from strength. This Long Zaiyuan must possess a powerful trump card,” Ling Chen said calmly.

In the blink of an eye, the two had exchanged over a hundred blows.

”Indeed. It seems I cannot defeat you without going all out.” Long Zaiyuan’s expression turned solemn, the faint smile from before completely vanishing.

The space around Su Ziling blurred as his body split into twelve identical figures. The twelve Su Zilings spoke in unison, their tone indifferent, ”Use your killing move. Otherwise, you will have no further opportunities.”