War Sovereign Soaring The Heavens

“I heard Hong Xu’s cultivation base is already at the Mastery Quintessential Saint Stage! He’s also currently the only Mastery Quintessential Saint Stage powerhouse in the Black Turtle Sanctum!”

Previously, Duan Ling Tian had heard things about Great Senior Brother Hong Xu of Black Turtle Sanctum. Therefore, he was no stranger to Hong Xu.

‘I wonder what he did to be sentenced to the Four Symbols Sanctums’ First Mine… However, with his strength, he would definitely be able to pass the Saint Land’s assessment in the near future and enter the Saint Land to be a disciple! Hong Xu wouldn’t stay in the Four Symbols Sanctums’ First Mine for long.’ Duan Ling Tian knew this very well.

‘However, if he wants to snatch the Primus house from me, we’ll have to see if he has the capability or not!’ With that thought in mind, Duan Ling Tian left the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda.

After leaving the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda, Duan Ling Tian put the Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda away and walked out. He shot out like an arrow as soon as he opened the door.

Hu!

Duan Ling Tian moved like a gust of wind before he stopped and stood opposite an aloof person outside the Primus house.

‘He’s Hong Xu?’ Meanwhile, Duan Ling Tian sized up the middle-aged man standing before him seriously.

The middle-aged man has an ordinary build. His appearance was ordinary as well. One would not be able to pick him out in a crowd.

“Duan Ling Tian!” While Duan Ling Tian was sizing up Hong Xu, Hong Xu was also sizing up Duan Ling Tian.

Duan Ling Tian was the target of his trip here.

Meanwhile, the Black Turtle Sanctum’s First Silver Flame Elder Li An’s words to him before he came to the Four Symbols Sanctum’s First Mine rang in his ears again. “Hong Xu, I know you know in your heart that regardless of how things end up, you’ll definitely end up dead. I’m warning you, if Duan Ling Tian is alive, I’ll take it that you showed him mercy even if you die, and I’ll vent my anger on the Hong Clan!” These words completely defeated Hong Xu and snuffed out the last of his hope.

Initially, he thought since he was going to die anyway, he would spare Duan Ling Tian at the last moment, and let Duan Ling Tian kill him. In that case, he would not feel so guilty. Duan Ling Tian was innocent after all. Moreover, he really hated Li An. Naturally, he did not want things to go Li An’s way.

When he heard Li An’s words he completely dismissed this idea. Duan Ling Tian must die! Otherwise, his clan would be annihilated even if he died.

‘Duan Ling Tian, I’m sorry… I have to kill you for the sake of my family. Don’t worry. I’ll join you soon after you die. If there’s such a thing like reincarnation, I’m willing to serve you to compensate you,’ Hong Xu thought to himself as he looked at Duan Ling Tian.

In the Black Turtle Sanctum, one of the reasons Hong Xu was publicly acknowledged as Great Senior Brother, apart from his strength, was due to his kindness. He was known to be a nice person and had no dispute with anyone.

What a pity that such a nice person was forced into a corner by Li An.

A hint of sorrow could be seen in Hong Xu’s eyes.

Duan Ling Tian managed to catch the sorrowful look in Hong Xu’s eyes. ‘What’s Hong Xu sad about? It can’t be that he couldn’t bear to snatch the Primus house away from me, right? If that’s the case, why did he come to challenge me?’ Duan Ling Tian thought this was the reason for Hong Xu’s sorrow-filled eyes.

After all, not even in Duan Ling Tian’s wildest dreams did he think that the Black Turtle Sanctum’s Great Senior Brother Hong Xu whom he had never met before would want to kill him the first time they meet.

“Duan Ling Tian!” Hong Xu said bluntly, “Today, whether you give up on the Primus house or not, I still want to fight you. I wish to see the three high-grade Divine Abilities that you’ve mastered!”

Duan Ling Tian was stunned when he heard Hong Xu’s words. It seemed like he was being over-confident. Did he think that Duan Ling Tian was going to give up the Primus house without putting up a fight?

“Senior Brother Hong Xu seems very confident!” The Four Symbols Sanctums’ disciples who were present also caught the underlying meaning in Hong Xu’s words.

“With three high-grade Divine Abilities, Senior Brother Duan Ling Tian won’t be any weaker than a Mastery Quintessential Saint Stage powerhouse… Based on Senior Brother Hong Xu’s words, it’s clear that he’s underestimating Senior Brother Duan Ling Tian.”

“That’s what I think as well.”

“Do you think Senior Brother Duan Ling Tian is going to give up the Primus house?”

“How’s that possible! Based on Senior Brother Duan Ling Tian’s character, he won’t just give up the Primus house unless Senior Brother Hong Xu defeats him.”

The group of Four Symbols Sanctums’ disciples discussed among themselves. None of them thought Duan Ling Tian would give up the Primus house without putting up a fight.

Suddenly, one of the Four Symbols Sanctums’ disciples appeared by the side of another Four Symbols Sanctums’ disciple. He asked in shock, “Cheng Ji? Why are you here? What did you do?”

The Four Symbols Sanctums’ disciple before him was also from the Black Turtle Sanctum. Moreover, they were fairly close.

“I’ll speak to you about it later.” The latter shook his head as his eyes were trained on Hong Xu. “For now, let’s watch the show. We might be able to learn something from their fight.”

Upon hearing Cheng Ji’s words, the former nodded in agreement and shifted his attention to Hong Xu.

However, at this moment, Cheng Ji narrowed his eyes as he sent Hong Xu a Voice Transmission, “Senior Brother Hong Xu, Elder Li An sent me here… If you can kill Duan Ling Tian with your own strength, you’re to pass me the Kismet Rejoining Pill after you kill him!”

Upon hearing the voice, Hong Xu glanced at a Four Symbols Sanctums’ disciple nearby from the corner of his eyes.

Although he did not know this Four Symbols Sanctums’ disciple, he was certain he was from the Black Turtle Sanctum.

After hearing the Voice Transmission, Hong Xu nodded discreetly despite the anger in his heart.

Before he left for the Four Symbols Sanctums’ First Mine, Li An came to see him and spoke to him for a while.

“Hong Xu, it’s best if you can kill Duan Ling Tian with your own strength… After killing him, hand over the Kismet Rejoining Pill to a Black Turtle Sanctum disciple I will send to the First Mine as well without attracting any attention. He’ll be in touch with you when the time comes! At the same time, he’ll be watching you closely to see if you’re able to kill Duan Ling Tian with your own strength. If he sees that you take the Kismet Rejoining Pill even though you can do it with your own strength, don’t blame me if something happens to your clan.” Hong Xu felt wronged and resentful when he recalled Li An’s words.

However, Hong Xu was right. As he had previously guessed, a rare forbidden pill like the Kismet Rejoining Pill was extremely precious even for someone like Li An.

For the sake of the pill, Li An even sent another Black Turtle Sanctum’s disciple to the Four Symbols Sanctums’ First Mine.

Duan Ling Tian narrowed his eyes as he looked at Hong Xu and asked coldly, “Hong Xu, don’t you think you’re underestimating me too much? Did you think I’ll surrender without putting up a fight?”

“I’m merely worried that I won’t be able to enjoy this fight,” Hong Xu responded in an equally cold voice.

“Rest assured…I’ll make sure you enjoy this fight to your heart’s content!”

As soon as Duan Ling Tian finished speaking, the Sun Saint Energy within Duan Ling Tian’s body surged through his 99 Saint Veins and whirlpools began to form around him.

The Elementary Devouring Tactic!

At the same time, the Heaven and Earth Spirit Energy in his surroundings were sucked into the whirlpools. All of the Heaven and Earth Spirit Energy entered Duan Ling Tian’s body and raised his Sun Saint Energy.

After a few moments, the whirlpools disappeared. All this happened in just a blink of an eye. However, in that short amount of time, Duan Ling Tian had absorbed all the Heaven and Earth Spirit Energy in his surroundings. Naturally, the effect was only temporary. Once he depleted his Spiritual Energy, the effect would disappear as well. At that time, his Sun Saint Energy would return to normal!

“Such a useful assist-type Divine Ability!” Hong Xu widened his eyes when he sensed the changes in Duan Ling Tian’s Saint Energy.

In the beginning, Duan Ling Tian merely emitted the aura of a cultivator at the peak of the Exemplary Saint Stage… In just a blink of an eye, Duan Ling Tian’s aura had changed to that of a cultivator at the Intermediate Quintessential Saint Stage!

“Golden Crow Wings!” Duan Ling Tian thought to himself as a pair of flaming wings appeared on his back. As it flapped slightly, the surroundings’ temperature seemed to have risen.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

Loud explosions reverberated in the air as Duan Ling Tian flapped his Golden Crow’s Wings. He struck first and charged toward Hong Xu.

Since he was fighting Hong Xu, a Mastery Quintessential Saint Stage cultivator from the Black Turtle Sanctum, he did not dare to act recklessly. That was why he decided to strike first.

“Hong Xu, take this!”

In just a short time, Duan Ling Tian appeared near Hong Xu. He pushed his hand down as Saint Energy surged out of it. As soon as he finished speaking, a palm print appeared and charged toward Hong Xu.

The palm print flew down like a gigantic mountain trying to squash Hong Xu and trap him.

“How timely!” Faced with Duan Ling Tian’s attack, Hong Xu cried out as he charged forward.

Boom!

Faced with Duan Ling Tian’s attack, Hong Xu did not avoid it but faced it directly as he fisted his right hand. His Saint Energy surged out to meet Duan Ling Tian’s attack.