King of Ten Thousand Years

SQUELCH!

The dark-skinned giant’s throat was pierced by Sword Pointing.

”You...”

He couldn’t speak clearly. Blood gushed from his throat and mouth.

THUD!

His face a mask of indignation, the dark-skinned giant collapsed and died.

After killing the man, Luo Tian quickly departed.

The invisible sense of crisis grew stronger and stronger.

Within moments, Luo Tian clearly sensed several powerful auras approaching.

”You little thief! After killing my Du Family’s Young Master, there’s nowhere left for you to run!”

A dark-faced, middle-aged man soared over like a black whirlwind, emitting immense True Qi fluctuations.

’Seventh Layer of Meridian Opening!’

Luo Tian’s True Qi condensed slightly as he felt a powerful pressure.

And that wasn’t all. An even more intense sense of danger came from his right. He saw a white-bearded elder wreathed in crimson True Qi, approaching like a bolt of red lightning.

Everywhere the white-bearded elder passed, the ground was scorched black, and the vegetation burst into flames.

’Eighth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm!’

Luo Tian felt a burning sensation all over his body, and even breathing became difficult.

SWOOSH! SWOOSH! SWOOSH!

Immediately after, many more figures appeared, their Cultivations ranging from the Fourth to the Sixth Layer of Meridian Opening.

They were from the Liu, Du, and Qi Families.

So many powerful enemies had gathered here in ambush, including one at the Seventh Layer and one at the Eighth Layer of Meridian Opening!

This was the real crisis!

”Junior, surrender obediently!”

The white-bearded elder at the Eighth Layer of the Meridian Opening Realm let out a low shout that boomed like muffled thunder.

Luo Tian’s eardrums rang, and the True Qi in his body nearly dispersed.

Such a powerful lineup made him feel an unprecedented sense of crisis!

’Since it’s come to this...’

Luo Tian took a deep breath and pulled a jet-black tooth from his clothes.

Back then, the Sleeping Beast Kun Ga had gifted Luo Tian three teeth. It was said that these teeth could unleash one-tenth of Kun Ga’s power.

Faced with a terrifying number of powerful enemies, Luo Tian had no choice but to play this trump card.

”A tooth? The kid’s at death’s door and he pulls out a tooth? Is he sick in the head?”

”How ridiculous!”

The Martial Artists from the three families, all in the Meridian Opening Realm, couldn’t help but jeer.

”Kill him!”

The dark-faced middle-aged man from the Du Family, at the Seventh Layer of Meridian Opening, let out a fierce shout as immense True Qi erupted from his body.

BOOM!

A massive, gray-black Palm Shadow the size of a millstone flew seven or eight meters through the air, kicking up a stunning, roaring shockwave.

Those at the Seventh Layer of Meridian Opening and above could release their True Qi to attack from a distance.

Generally speaking, a Martial Artist at the Sixth Layer of Meridian Opening facing one at the Seventh Layer would be blasted to death without even being able to touch the corner of their opponent’s clothes.

The white-bearded elder had a cold expression as he slowly pointed a finger in the air.

WHOOSH!

A crimson beam of True Qi Finger Light, like a dazzling bolt of silk, radiated scorching Flame Power as it shot straight through the air toward Luo Tian.

”Haha! This kid is dead for sure...”

”Ranged attacks from Seventh and Eighth Layer experts are more than enough to blast him to smithereens!”

Nearby, the Martial Artists at the Fifth and Sixth Layers of Meridian Opening didn’t even need to act; they just waited for Luo Tian to die.

It seemed that Luo Tian was about to be annihilated by the attacks of two top-tier Meridian Opening experts.

”Go!”

Luo Tian shouted, injecting his True Qi into the jet-black tooth.

WHOOM!

The jet-black tooth burst with a faint glow, suddenly swelling to the size of a house and brewing a terrifying power.

”What... is that?”

The white-bearded elder and the dark-faced middle-aged man’s expressions changed in unison as they felt a horrifying aura.

BZZZT-BOOM!

A vast, dark whirlwind formed around the surface of the enormous black tooth. It shot into the sky, reaching several stories high, its ferocious and overwhelming momentum sweeping toward the many pursuers.

PFFT! PFFT!

The massive gray-black Palm Shadow and the crimson Finger Light heading for Luo Tian were instantly crushed and dissolved, as if swallowed by a beast from the Wilderness.

It all happened in an instant, stunning everyone present!

WOOOO~~~

At the center of the vast, dark whirlwind, a massive spectral image of an Exotic Beast suddenly appeared. It was dozens of meters tall—it was none other than the Sleeping Beast Kun Ga.

A terrifying pressure spread out, intimidating all living things in the vicinity.

”No! Retreat, quickly...”

The faces of the white-bearded elder and the dark-faced middle-aged man turned deathly pale. They were like ants facing a beast from the Wilderness; the True Qi and blood in their bodies froze, and they could barely move.

BOOM!

An earth-shattering explosion shook the ground, and countless cracks spread across its surface.

Kun Ga’s massive spectral form spat out a thunderous, dark whirlwind that engulfed the dark-faced middle-aged man, the white-bearded elder, and the others.

”AHHH...”

The two experts at the Seventh and Eighth Layers of Meridian Opening were instantly ground to dust.

WHOOSH! BOOM! BOOM!

At the same time, the fan-shaped aftershock of a black qi wave swept over the dozen or so nearby Martial Artists at the Fifth and Sixth Layers of the Meridian Opening Realm.

ARGH! THUD! THUD!

The power of the aftershock alone killed a large swath of Martial Artists.

In an instant, the terrifying strike of ”Kun Ga’s Fang” had swept through the numerous Martial Artists from the three great families, leaving the ground littered with corpses!

The massive explosion even alarmed the not-so-distant Lingyun County City.

「At the same time.」

The spectral silhouette of the Sleeping Beast Kun Ga could be seen above the entire County City, looking as if it were about to swallow the city whole.

The many soldiers guarding the city all stood frozen in place, utterly and indescribably shocked!

「Inside the City Lord’s Mansion.」

SWOOSH!

A figure in a blue robe shot into the sky and landed on the roof’s eaves, his deep, dignified gaze fixed on the distance.

”Could it be... an attack by the Sleeping Beast!?”

The blue-robed figure’s expression was grave.

「Within the Lingyun Martial Mansion.」

The Mansion Master, who was in secluded cultivation inside a secret chamber, suddenly opened his eyes, and his figure vanished from the spot.

The next moment, he appeared at the top of the tallest tower in the Wu Mansion, standing with his hands clasped behind his back.

”The spectral image of the Sleeping Beast? The power of the image alone is comparable to the Spirit Sea Realm...”

The Mansion Master stroked his long beard, his expression cautious.

Inside the Wu Mansion, Liu Ziyan also sensed the vast aura and looked toward the sky at the gradually fading image of Kun Ga.

’That seems to be the area where they were supposed to ambush Luo Tian...’

Liu Ziyan’s elegant brows furrowed tightly.

But for some reason, she felt an inexplicable sense of unease.

「At that very moment.」

Not far from where Kun Ga’s Fang had erupted, a girl as graceful as a painting stood quietly atop a tree.

”Xiaotian...”

Ning Xueyao’s clear eyes shifted slightly, her face filled with concern.

A few breaths later, with a flash of her graceful figure, she vanished.

...

「Lingyun Peak.」

A white-robed elder sat quietly on the mountaintop. A sun was embroidered on the back of his robe—the emblem of the ”Sun Chasing Holy Mansion.”

Hm?

The white-robed elder suddenly opened his eyes, glanced into the distance, and then immediately closed them again, as if nothing had anything to do with him.

Behind the elder, a dozen or so young men and women were gathered.

These youths were all geniuses from the various cities in Lingyun County, about to travel to the Sun Chasing Holy Mansion to take the entrance examination.

Lin Haofei, Mu Yuyan, and the others were among the crowd.

”Qi Hong is here!”

The crowd looked over and saw a one-armed, golden-robed youth approaching.

Qi Hong’s face was disfigured and ferocious. His gaze was as gloomy as still water, inspiring fear and making others afraid to approach.

Time passed.

”Noon is almost here. Prepare to depart!”

The white-robed elder suddenly spoke.

”Didn’t Brother Luo say he was going to the Holy Mansion? Why isn’t he here yet?”

Chen Haofei gazed into the distance, a look of anxiety on his face.

”It is now Noon!”

The white-robed elder slowly rose to his feet.

”Sir, a friend of mine may have been delayed. Could we wait a little longer?”

Chen Haofei pleaded, bowing respectfully.

The white-robed elder’s expression was indifferent. He paid Chen Haofei no mind.

Given his status, he couldn’t be bothered to speak with Chen Haofei, let alone wait for a mere candidate.

”Heh heh, Chen Haofei, you’re still expecting Luo Tian to show up?”

Qi Hong, who was standing to the side, revealed a cruel smile.

”Qi Hong, what do you mean by that?”

Chen Haofei demanded.

”He’s no longer in this world. How could he possibly come? Hahaha!”

Qi Hong sneered.

The other youths present felt a chill in their hearts. Luo Tian had offended both Liu Ziyan and Qi Hong; he was doomed to a bad end.

”Hee hee, from what I know, the Liu, Qi, and Du Families all sent people to ambush the boy together. He won’t be coming.”

Mu Yuyan said with a smile. She was also in on the secret.

Upon hearing this, everyone was shocked.

With the three great families joining forces against him, how could Luo Tian possibly survive?

”Depart!”

The white-robed elder announced.

Just then, a clear, powerful shout traveled from the distance, drawing everyone’s attention.

”Wait! I’m here—”

WHOOSH!

A youth in a green robe leaped to the summit, his clothes fluttering in the mountain wind. His figure was tall and straight, and his sharp gaze held a hint of deadly killing intent!

”Luo... Tian!”

Qi Hong’s eyes went wide and he staggered, looking as if he had seen a ghost.