Chapter 923: Battle Against the Lingxiao Sect Leader

Chapter 923: Battle Against the Lingxiao Sect Leader

"What audacity! This old man wants to see just how arrogant you truly are!"
Xu Tianzhuo, a sword cultivator at the True Human Realm third level, formed a hand seal and unleashed a sword technique. A white greatsword over 3 meters long transformed into a streak of white light, shooting toward Ning Xiaochuan.
"Boom!"
The mere sound of the sword cutting through the air was as deafening as heavenly thunder. Countless tiny strands of Sword Qi accompanied the greatsword, converging into a single point by the time they reached Ning Xiaochuan. The power of this strike instantly multiplied fivefold.
"Snap!"
Just as the sword tip was a mere three inches away from Ning Xiaochuan, it was caught between two fingers.
In an instant, all the Sword Qi vanished without a trace.
Xu Tianzhuo’s expression changed as he watched this scene unfold. His "Heavenly Thunder Sword Technique" had been effortlessly intercepted by just two fingers—and the opponent didn’t even seem to exert any effort!
Just how strong was this young man?
"Incredible!" Qing Feizi stared at the young man in shock. How could there be such a powerhouse among the younger generation of the Tianxu Continent? Even the top five prodigies of the Divine Prodigy Palace might not compare.
"Snap!"
Ning Xiaochuan forcibly seized Xu Tianzhuo’s Supreme Artifact-grade sword and refined it with Annihilation Demon Fire, completely erasing Xu Tianzhuo’s lingering aura.
Xu Tianzhuo’s heart ached—that was a Mid-Grade Supreme Artifact, yet it had been taken from him so easily. But there was nothing he could do; the gap in their cultivation was simply too vast.
Then, something even more shocking happened.
"A fine sword indeed."
Ning Xiaochuan nodded lightly before plunging the Mid-Grade Supreme Artifact into his own chest.
"Whoosh!"
Moments later, the sword was fully absorbed into his body, becoming his fiftieth Manifestation Divine Ability Sword.
The Lingxiao Sacred Land disciples were stunned once more as they watched Ning Xiaochuan casually assimilate a Mid-Grade Supreme Artifact.
"Your strength is indeed formidable," Mu Hua True Human said, his aura growing increasingly oppressive. Beams of white light radiated from his body, and thin Pillars of Light shot out from every pore, making him resemble a blazing sun. "But killing within the Lingxiao Sacred Land demands retribution."
Realizing the Sect Leader was about to take action personally, Qing Feizi retreated to a distance and began casting Mystic Stones in all directions. The stones hovered midair, forming a massive Formation.
The two Supreme Elders, Xu Tianzhuo and Mo Qi, also moved to assist Qing Feizi in setting up the Formation, ensuring Ning Xiaochuan could not escape.
Standing calmly on the stone platform, with a bottomless cliff beneath him, Ning Xiaochuan gazed at Mu Hua True Human in the distance and nodded faintly.
"True Human Realm seventh level. With your talent, Sect Leader, you should be able to hold your own even against an eighth-level True Human Realm cultivator, shouldn’t you?"
"This young man already knows my cultivation realm, yet he remains calm and composed. Could it be that at his age, he has already reached a level capable of rivaling mine?" Mu Hua True Human suddenly felt an ominous premonition.
"Enough talk. Let’s begin the suppression. Cloud-Piercing Heart Palm!"
Mu Hua True Human raised an arm, and the profound energy of heaven and earth flowed along with his movement, converging into his palm and condensing into a white cloud.
As the Sect Leader of a Sacred Land, the Divine Ability he unleashed was naturally incomparable to those used by ordinary martial artists.
With a press of his palm, it transformed into an enormous palm imprint.
Fang Chang, standing beside Ning Xiaochuan, felt an overwhelming pressure, as if the sky were collapsing. The air itself seemed to solidify, making even breathing difficult. He looked up and saw a massive cloud descending, faintly revealing the outline of five enormous fingers within.
"Annihilation Sword Soul!"
Ning Xiaochuan pointed a finger toward the void, and a sword wave shot forth, piercing through the colossal palm imprint.
"Whoosh!"
Immediately after, Ning Xiaochuan transformed into a streak of light, soaring into the sky as he slashed his palm toward Mu Hua True Human. His hand crackled with lightning and phantom beast roars, a mix of thunderous crackles and bestial roars.
Having reached the fifth level of the True Human Realm, Ning Xiaochuan wanted to test his strength without wearing the Quasi-God Blood-Soaked Battle Robe. Clearly, Mu Hua True Human was the perfect opponent for this trial.
Mu Hua True Human didn’t expect his opponent not only to refuse fleeing but to dare launch a counterattack.
"Well done!"
Mu Hua True Human donned a purple glove—a top-grade Supreme Artifact—and threw a punch toward Ning Xiaochuan’s palm.
The collision of their immense forces sent both of them flying backward.
Mu Hua True Human was only pushed back a few meters, but Ning Xiaochuan was blasted several kilometers away. The sheer force of the impact even shattered the sleeve of his right arm, exposing half of it.
"Top-grade Supreme Artifact!"
Ning Xiaochuan recognized the glove on Mu Hua True Human’s hand as a top-grade Supreme Artifact with power amplification—an exceedingly rare treasure.
Despite Mu Hua True Human using a top-grade Supreme Artifact in that strike, he had only managed to knock Ning Xiaochuan back without inflicting any injuries.
After steadying himself, Ning Xiaochuan summoned the Warhammer, another top-grade Supreme Artifact.
The Warhammer was among the most formidable weapons in the top-grade Supreme Artifact category, its destructive power surpassing even some Supreme King Artifacts. It wouldn’t be an exaggeration to call it a Quasi-Supreme King Artifact.
Previously, Ning Xiaochuan could only lift the Warhammer with his physical strength. Now that he had reached the fifth level of the True Human Realm, he wanted to test the full extent of the Warhammer’s power.
The Warhammer’s original weight was 190 million kilograms.
As Ning Xiaochuan continuously channeled True Essence into it, the Warhammer’s weight surged—200 million kilograms, 250 million kilograms, 300 million kilograms… until it finally stabilized at 504 million kilograms.
After activating the primordial power of the Warhammer, its weight astonishingly reached 504 million kilograms. Black flames seeped from the surface of the Warhammer, forming a massive cloud of dark fire.
Even the formation set up by Qing Feizi and the two Supreme Elders crackled under the flames, on the verge of shattering.
"Boom!"
Ning Xiaochuan unleashed his full strength, lifting the Warhammer and smashing it down toward Mu Hua True Human.
Mu Hua True Human sensed the immense power emanating from the Warhammer and was greatly alarmed, unwilling to clash head-on. Yet, he couldn’t retreat—after all, as the leader of a Sacred Land, how could he back down from the attack of a young cultivator?
He immediately channeled all his True Essence into the purple glove on his hand. The glove erupted with a violet radiance, striking against the Warhammer.
Two overwhelmingly powerful forces collided once more.
A ripple of energy burst forth between the glove and the Warhammer, surging outward in all directions. In an instant, the formation laid by Qing Feizi and the two Supreme Elders shattered. The Mystic Stones floating in the air all exploded.
The two Supreme Elders felt as if struck by an invisible iron mountain, their five viscera and six bowels convulsing in agony. With a cry, blood spewed from their mouths. Under the impact of the energy ripple, they were sent flying backward, crashing into a distant mountain.
Qing Feizi, protected by a Supreme King Artifact, remained unharmed but was still sent flying several kilometers before barely stabilizing herself.
After the first exchange between Ning Xiaochuan and Mu Hua True Human, Ning Xiaochuan had instructed Fang Chang to retreat far away. Thus, Fang Chang remained unscathed by the energy wave.
"Rumble!"
Centered around Ning Xiaochuan and Mu Hua True Human, numerous ancient structures and residences crumbled. If not for the protective formations, even the mountains of the Lingxiao Sacred Land would have collapsed.
The commotion was so immense that it alarmed every cultivator in the Lingxiao Sacred Land.
Crowds rushed toward the battlefield, their hearts burning with curiosity—who would dare cause trouble in the Lingxiao Sacred Land?
The genius disciples of the Divine Prodigy Palace also arrived, including the Divine Son of the Nine Ruins Sacred Land and Ouyang Chengde. Spotting Qing Feizi at the edge of the battlefield, they immediately approached her.
Ouyang Chengde asked, "Senior Sister Qing, what exactly happened? Who is Mu Hua True Human fighting?"
Qing Feizi shook her head. "I don’t know. All I know is that it’s a young man with formidable strength."
Ouyang Chengde immediately dismissed the idea. "A young man? No one in the younger generation could possibly match Mu Hua True Human—not even the top-ranked genius of the Divine Prodigy Palace could possess such combat prowess."
The Divine Son of the Nine Ruins Sacred Land smirked coldly. "Brother Ouyang is right. No one in the younger generation could be this strong. It must be some ancient cultivator who’s lived for thousands of years, merely maintaining a youthful appearance."
Qing Feizi nodded in agreement.
After all, they were already among the most outstanding individuals of the younger generation. Even if someone surpassed them, the gap couldn’t possibly be this vast.
More and more cultivators arrived, including leaders from other Sacred Lands such as the Greenwood Sacred Land Leader, the Nine Ruins Sacred Land Leader, and the Yin Tomb Sacred Land Leader... These Sacred Lands had always maintained close ties with the Lingxiao Sacred Land.
Moreover, Lingxiao True Human's cultivation was infinitely close to the Supreme Realm, just one step away from being titled a Supreme. Naturally, they would personally come to celebrate his 9,000th birthday as a sign of respect.
"Who dares to be so audacious? Does he not know that the Lingxiao Sacred Land has someone infinitely close to the Supreme Realm?" The Greenwood Sacred Land Leader stroked his beard, a mocking expression on his face.
The Nine Ruins Sacred Land Leader said, "To dare cause trouble in the Lingxiao Sacred Land during Lingxiao True Human's grand celebration—this person must have a death wish."
"It's said the Heavenly Court Envoy is refining a batch of Sacred Pills. Once they're completed, Lingxiao True Human will surely receive one. By then, he will break through to the Supreme Realm and become Lingxiao Supreme," another Sacred Land leader remarked.
The Nine Ruins Sacred Land Leader, watching the battlefield, narrowed his sharp eyes slightly, thinking he might be seeing things. He rubbed his eyes and looked again, his expression turning shocked. "Look quickly—isn't that young man fighting Mu Hua True Human the Human Slayer King?"