King of Ten Thousand Years

”A greater than sixty percent chance of victory?”

The words from the Ten Thousand Swords Sect’s Elder Bai Mei drew everyone’s attention.

Hearing this, the Yunxiao Sect Master, the Grand Elder, and the others couldn’t help but feel a little worried.

They weren’t entirely clear on Luo Tian’s actual combat strength.

If Luo Tian lost to Celestial Evil Sword, the title of King of the Celestial Pride would change hands. This would also become a joke at the Yunxiao Sect’s expense: winning the title by luck, only to have it snatched away less than a few months later.

On the Martial Arts Arena.

”Luo Tian, today I will avenge my previous shame!”

Celestial Evil Sword’s dark, sinister eyes gleamed with excitement and fighting spirit!

CLANG!

His long hair and robes fluttered as his twisted, ferocious black sword left its sheath, glinting with a dark, malevolent light.

A terrifying Sword Momentum, one capable of slaughtering heaven and earth, shot straight into the sky!

The air roiled, and the Treasure Swords of onlookers began to tremble inexplicably.

”Is this the Sword Dao of the Southern Domain’s Celestial Pride, Celestial Evil Sword? It’s terrifying!”

Some Yunxiao Sect disciples who hadn’t watched the Celestial Pride Conference were shocked.

The combat power of a Celestial Pride Level expert was so horrifying that it made these disciples, who were of a similar age, feel as if they were looking up to a senior from a past generation!

”You’ve made quite a bit of progress! But you are not my match!”

Luo Tian remained calm and composed as his Sword Intent Prototype erupted!

An endlessly cold and piercing Sword Momentum burst forth. It resonated with the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi, its sheer presence overpowering Celestial Evil Sword’s.

”Don’t you dare underestimate me!”

Celestial Evil Sword shouted coldly and instantly launched an attack.

He knew Luo Tian had the advantage in Sword Intent, but the outcome of a battle wasn’t decided by Sword Intent alone!

SWISH!

A chaotic black Sword Light, carrying terrifying killing intent and a tyrannical Sword Intent, seemed to slash out from the abyss of death itself, cutting through everything as it aimed for Luo Tian.

Compared to his performance at the Celestial Pride Conference, both the speed and power of this sword strike had improved tremendously.

It seemed to have transcended Celestial Evil Sword’s original Sword Techniques, incorporating a more profound understanding of the Sword Dao. It gave off the illusion of a return to primal simplicity!

Many of the sword-wielders present exclaimed in admiration!

Xia Bingyue looked at Luo Tian.

She had to admit that she still cared for this person in her heart.

’Without having entered the Sword Tomb Secret Realm, you are probably no longer a match for Senior Brother Ju...’ Xia Bingyue sighed.

She had once thought that Luo Tian would choose the Sword Tomb Secret Realm, and they could be together again, but he had chosen the Frosty Winter Secret Realm instead.

”Sharp Sword and Wind!”

Luo Tian drew the Ice Trace Sword and slashed out several brilliant, ice-clear Sword Lights. They resembled the auroras from a land of ice and snow—cold, sharp, and capable of freezing and shattering all things!

SWISH! BOOM!

The two powerful Sword Techniques clashed instantly. The icy Sword Light and the black Sword Qi corroded each other, evenly matched as Sword Qi surged in all directions.

Celestial Evil Sword saw a glimmer of hope.

’If I can fight him on even ground like this, then once I use my full strength, I’ll definitely be able to win!’

”Chaotic Burial Kill!”

Celestial Evil Sword unleashed his killing move.

His twisted sword danced wildly, creating hundreds of chaotic black Sword Lights that formed a veritable Death Sword Dance, reaping all life and exuding a tyrannical momentum that could slaughter all creation!

The surrounding space dimmed, and a chilling killing intent filled the air.

Many Yunxiao Sect disciples felt their minds shudder and a chill run down their spines from the impact of that tyrannical, murderous Sword Intent, even from behind the Array Barrier!

’His Sword Intent and Sword Technique have both improved greatly, and he’s integrated a deeper understanding of the Sword Dao into his Swordsmanship... Compared to the Celestial Pride Conference, the power of this same move has increased several times over!’ Luo Tian thought to himself.

Of course, his Cultivation was also a factor.

Celestial Evil Sword’s Cultivation had risen by a layer, reaching the Earth Element Realm Second Layer!

Luo Tian showed no signs of panic, unleashing Sword Rolling Residual Clouds.

A vast and sharp Sword Qi Tornado swept out, clashing and tangling with Celestial Evil Sword’s Death Sword Dance!

The second exchange was, once again, a draw.

But on the third move, Luo Tian attacked first. His attack was cunning and sharp, and he instantly seized the initiative!

Luo Tian activated the Celestial Sword Technique, amplifying his Sword Skill’s power, while simultaneously integrating the techniques of the Second-Layer Ruyi Realm into his Swordsmanship.

The Sword Technique that Celestial Evil Sword unleashed was suppressed by the combination of Luo Tian’s Sword Intent and Sword Skill, as if the battle from the Celestial Pride Conference was about to repeat itself.

”Your Sword Intent and Sword Skill have improved, but mine haven’t stood still either,” Luo Tian said with a faint smile.

Outside the Martial Arts Arena.

Elder Bai Mei’s brow furrowed slightly.

’This battle isn’t going as I predicted.’

Logically, with Celestial Evil Sword’s improved Sword Intent and Sword Skill, his superior Cultivation, and the lessons learned from his previous defeat, his chances of winning this time should have been extremely high!

Yet, Luo Tian was suppressing Celestial Evil Sword.

’Something’s not right. Although Celestial Evil Sword’s Cultivation is superior, he doesn’t seem to have a clear advantage. This boy’s True Essence is about as strong as Celestial Evil Sword’s!’

A sharp glint flashed in Elder Bai Mei’s eyes.

’To have such strong True Essence just after breaking through to the Earth Element Realm... could he have truly obtained a Martial King’s inheritance?’

The upper echelons of the other factions also noticed the advantage of Luo Tian’s powerful True Essence!

Luo Tian knew he couldn’t hide this from the High Tier Earth Element Realm experts.

Compared to bringing out the Ice Nether Sword and having the experts from the major factions discern its quality, revealing this point was a much better option.

”Seven Kills Fifth Technique, Heaven-Dominating Kill!”

Celestial Evil Sword roared, and his twisted, ferocious sword erupted with an even more terrifying Sword Momentum.

A massive, thick beam of black Sword Light struck the Barrier Array overhead and then slashed down abruptly. Its chaotic black radiance seemed intent on suppressing everything and dominating the world!

HUM!

Luo Tian slightly activated his Nether Dragon Divine Vein, infusing it into the Ice Trace Sword, making his Swordsmanship even colder and more biting.

Sword Wind Howl!

Luo Tian chopped out with a furious, howling Sword Light that was both icy and violent. It was like the enraged shriek of a sword, shaking the heavens!

BOOM!

Strength against strength! The two supreme Sword Techniques met head-on!

The snowy-white, violent, and icy Sword Qi crushed its way forward, continuously shattering the tyrannical black Sword Light before surging toward Celestial Evil Sword.

Luo Tian, with an overwhelming display of power, continued to suppress Celestial Evil Sword!

The spectating upper echelons of the Yunxiao Sect were finally at ease.

Luo Tian’s performance had exceeded their expectations!

Celestial Evil Sword had indeed grown stronger, but Luo Tian was even stronger!

”Death Evil Sword!”

The Sword Momentum around Celestial Evil Sword’s body suddenly surged!

A dark, sinister sword shadow appeared around him, like an ethereal sword of death, and superimposed itself over the blade in his hand!

The profound meaning contained within this strike shook the minds of many of the Earth Element Realm experts present!

’Senior Brother Ju is playing his trump card!’ Xia Bingyue thought to herself.

”Luo Tian, this is a Sword Technique I comprehended from a Martial King Sword Cultivator in the Sword Tomb Secret Realm!”

At this moment, Celestial Evil Sword seemed to have transformed into a Sword Dao Master, unleashing a Sword Technique that surpassed his own Realm!

SWISH!

A black Sword Light filled with an intense aura of death erupted. It was as if countless Fierce Ghosts were hidden within, ready to strangle all living things!

Luo Tian’s gaze sharpened.

With his Sword Intent Prototype and his Celestial Sword Technique at Ruyi Realm Minor Achievement, it was difficult to find any obvious flaws in the attack.

”So what if there are no flaws?”

Luo Tian shouted coldly, channeling fifty to sixty percent of his Nether Dragon Divine Vein’s power and unleashing Sword Wind Howl once more!

At the same time, he activated his Celestial Furnace Treasure Body, and a crystalline silver luster appeared on the surface of his skin!

BOOM!

The two supreme Sword Techniques collided, and a terrifying shockwave of black and white Sword Qi spread out!

Ignoring the impact of the aftershock, Luo Tian swung his Ice Trace Sword repeatedly, unleashing one terrifying, sharp, and heavy Sword Light after another!

After executing his powerful Sword Technique, Celestial Evil Sword lacked stamina. Facing Luo Tian’s fierce onslaught, he was immediately put on the back foot.

’Even that move couldn’t turn the tables?’ Elder Bai Mei was both shocked and worried.

In the last exchange, Celestial Evil Sword had held a slight advantage.

But a battle wasn’t won or lost on the strength of a single move.

At this moment, Luo Tian had suddenly switched his fighting style, launching a frontal assault with swift, precise, and brutally simple Swordsmanship!

Celestial Evil Sword was beaten back step by step, and icy Sword Marks were left on his body.

”Lose!”

A sharp glint flashed in Luo Tian’s eyes. He seized an opening in Celestial Evil Sword’s defense, and a brilliant, icy Gale Sword Light pierced into his chest!

STAGGER, STAGGER! PFFT!

Celestial Evil Sword retreated several steps and spat out a mouthful of blood.

”Celestial Evil Sword!”

Elder Bai Mei’s expression changed instantly, and a terrifying aura began to emanate from him.

But he soon discovered that Celestial Evil Sword’s wound wasn’t severe. It turned out Luo Tian hadn’t used his full power in that final, winning strike; the wound wasn’t deep!

But this was even more shocking.

In a duel between two experts, both would almost always go all out. The slightest carelessness could lead to defeat.

’Could it be that Luo Tian had already calculated that he could win without using his full strength in that strike?’

”Celestial Evil Sword, don’t worry about a temporary victory or defeat. What you gained in the Sword Tomb Secret Realm was more than just a single Sword Technique from a Martial King. Once you’ve fully digested all your gains, you will surely become the most powerful Sword Cultivator in Dongchen!”

Elder Bai Mei consoled Celestial Evil Sword.

”He won!”

”Senior Brother Luo is amazing!”

Cheers from the Yunxiao Sect disciples erupted from all around.

Luo Tian’s expression was calm.

Compared to his performance at the Celestial Pride Conference, he could feel his own immense progress.

Back then, he had to unleash his full power and finally use the Demon Thought Technique to barely defeat Celestial Evil Sword.

In today’s battle, Celestial Evil Sword had already played his trump card, yet Luo Tian still held back. He had been in control the entire time, suppressing his opponent head-on and ultimately winning with ease!

”Qi Yuntian, it’s your turn!”

Luo Tian looked down at Qi Yuntian, who was watching from below the stage!

”I’ll give you two hours to rest!”

Qi Yuntian did not step onto the stage.

He wanted a fair and just duel with Luo Tian!

Luo Tian didn’t refuse and temporarily stepped down from the Martial Arts Arena.

Although he hadn’t consumed much energy and wasn’t injured, he respected his opponent’s wishes and wanted to give Qi Yuntian an absolutely fair fight!

”Qi Yuntian, are you planning to leave Dongchen?”

Suddenly, a voice sounded in Qi Yuntian’s mind.

He looked at Luo Tian, his expression changing slightly, and replied, ”Yes!”

”Are you from the Outer World?”

Luo Tian continued to ask, suspecting that Qi Yuntian was not a native of the Dongchen Continent.

”If you can help me fix the flaws in my Cultivation Technique, I’ll tell you!”

Qi Yuntian sent via voice transmission.

Luo Tian was slightly taken aback. If Qi Yuntian hadn’t brought it up, he would have almost forgotten about it.

It seemed...

Qi Yuntian had come here for two reasons: one was to have a decisive battle with him before leaving Dongchen, and the other was to have Luo Tian fulfill his previous promise.

Luo Tian had originally planned to stall for a while. After all, Qi Yuntian’s Cultivation Technique was of a high Tier, and fixing it would likely consume a considerable amount of the Celestial Book’s power.

However, if he could obtain information about leaving the Dongchen Continent from Qi Yuntian, then it would be worth it.

”Alright. After this battle, I will help you perfect the flaws in your Cultivation Technique!”

Luo Tian gave a firm reply.

Meanwhile.

The noble and beautiful woman from Bishui Palace began to communicate secretly with Elder Bai Mei.

”Elder Bai Mei, this Luo Tian’s True Essence is extraordinarily strong. I’m afraid the Celestial Level Technique he cultivates is no ordinary one!”

”Mm, the rumors of a Martial King’s inheritance are very likely true.”

Elder Bai Mei nodded slightly.

In his view, if it weren’t for Luo Tian’s powerful Cultivation Technique, Celestial Evil Sword would have undoubtedly won this battle!

Their eyes met, and they secretly reached an agreement, forming a united front.

「Two hours passed quickly.」

On either side of the Martial Arts Arena, Qi Yuntian and Luo Tian stood up simultaneously.