Chapter 274: Vermilion Bird Battles Dragon Spirit
Black light surged across the sky as a palm-sized black iron seal suddenly floated out from Zhao Wuji's hand, radiating waves of menacing energy that left the crowd stunned.
The Black Dragon Heaven-Shaking Seal!
This Heaven-tier treasure, once "borrowed" from Feng Cang, was now unleashed in Zhao Wuji's hands.
"A Heaven-tier treasure… Lin Langtian's in trouble," whispered Qian Jin and the others, their faces tense as they looked on. A Heaven-tier treasure was a genuine weapon of destruction. Although the fight had been evenly matched up to this point, with this treasure in play, the outcome was now uncertain.
Their hearts were heavy, yet there was also a sense of complicated respect. Lin Langtian, still at the Five Yuan Nirvana stage, had managed to match Zhao Wuji, who had reached the Six Yuan Nirvana stage, even pushing him to the point where he had to use the Heaven-tier treasure. Such power confirmed to Qian Jin that his decision not to outright antagonize Lin Langtian was the right one.
"If they really defeat the Great Zhao Dynasty, it could become the biggest event in the history of the Hundred Dynasties War," commented Luo Yantian with a sigh.
Qian Jin nodded but kept his eyes firmly on the sky. "That's true… but that's only if Lin Langtian can withstand Zhao Wuji's next attack. You can't underestimate the power of a Heaven-tier treasure. With it, Zhao Wuji might even match a Seven Yuan Nirvana fighter."
Up above, black light shrouded the air, so dense it seemed to deepen the sky's dark crimson hue. And yet, the source of this terrifying power was a small black iron seal.
Lin Langtian's eyes grew more serious as he sensed the immense danger emanating from the seal. The Black Dragon Heaven-Shaking Seal, worth tens of millions of Nirvana Pills, would give its wielder an edge capable of overwhelming even those at higher levels.
Zhao Wuji's strength already surpassed Lin Langtian's; with this Heaven-tier treasure, he would be even more formidable. Lin Langtian knew he could match this power if he unleashed his Demon Seed, but with so many eyes watching, using demonic powers was not ideal. Besides, he hadn't reached the point of no return just yet.
"This Heaven-tier treasure was originally intended to teach Feng Cang a lesson for trying to use me, but you've made me rethink that." Zhao Wuji's sinister gaze fixed on Lin Langtian, dripping with murderous intent. "Dying to this treasure should be an honor for you!"
Zhao Wuji suddenly took a step forward, his expression ruthless as he channeled Yuan Power into the black seal, filling it endlessly.
Hum!
With the influx of Yuan Power, the seal emitted a low hum, and the carved black dragon coiled around it slowly opened its eyes.
Boom!
The moment the dragon's eyes opened, an overpowering energy storm exploded outward. Even dark clouds seemed to gather in the sky above, drawn to the weapon's fearsome power.
"Black Dragon Roar!" Zhao Wuji's gaze turned icy, and with a snap of his hand, the dragon's mouth opened, unleashing an ancient roar that echoed like a summons from the heavens themselves.
Roar!
The black soundwave, carrying an aura of pure destruction, swept forward like a tidal wave. Lin Langtian's figure shot backward as he swiftly summoned a large, ancient black palm to meet the oncoming attack.
"Futile!" Zhao Wuji sneered, his disdain evident. Though Lin Langtian's spirit techniques and fusion energy were formidable, he was facing a Heaven-tier treasure powered by Zhao Wuji's Six Yuan Nirvana strength. Such a defense was hardly enough to block it.
Indeed, as soon as the black soundwave met Lin Langtian's ancient palm, the latter trembled violently, shattering instantly under the sonic assault. The wave of destruction continued, surging straight for Lin Langtian, sharp and unstoppable.
"Still just a lowborn!" Zhao Wuji laughed coldly, confident that Lin Langtian was finished.
But Lin Langtian, his gaze unwavering, suddenly shouted back, "Arrogant fool, you bark like a dog!"
He adjusted his stance, his eyes narrowing as a faint, fiery glow began to pulse from within him. The Yuan Power surrounding him stilled, replaced by a soft, radiant flame.
"Dare to call me a dog, you wretch? Die!" Zhao Wuji's face twisted with fury, his hand clenching to speed up the black soundwave's approach, aiming it straight at Lin Langtian.
But Lin Langtian did not falter. His hands formed swift seals, and the air around him ignited with fire.
A wave of black light erupted as Zhao Wuji raised his hand, revealing a palm-sized, black iron seal. It radiated an intimidating energy that sent chills through the crowd.
The Black Dragon Heaven-Shaking Seal!
This Heaven-tier treasure, which Zhao Wuji had taken from Feng Cang, was finally revealed in all its terrifying power.
"A Heaven-tier treasure… Lin Langtian's in real trouble now," murmured Qian Jin and others, their expressions tense. Such a treasure was a true game-changer, and the balance of power was now uncertain.
Even with the previous stalemate, Zhao Wuji's use of this treasure meant it was anyone's guess who would come out on top.
Meanwhile, Qian Jin was filled with mixed emotions. Lin Langtian's strength was formidable, equal to his own in terms of cultivation, yet he had held his own against the higher-level Zhao Wuji for so long. Not only that, but Lin Langtian had forced Zhao Wuji to bring out a Heaven-tier weapon. Qian Jin's cautious approach to Lin Langtian now seemed fully justified.
"If they can defeat the Great Zhao Dynasty, it will be the most talked-about moment in the history of the Hundred Dynasties War," said Luo Yantian with a sigh.
Qian Jin nodded, his gaze fixed on the scene above. "True—but that only happens if Lin Langtian can withstand Zhao Wuji's next strike. A Heaven-tier treasure's power isn't something you can brush aside. With it, Zhao Wuji's strength will rival a Seven Yuan Nirvana master."
Above, the intense black light seemed to darken the sky, which was already tinged with crimson dusk. All this energy and atmosphere came from the tiny black seal that Zhao Wuji wielded.
Lin Langtian's expression turned serious as he felt the deadly power radiating from the seal. This was a weapon valued at over a million Nirvana Pills, a treasure capable of overpowering higher levels.
Zhao Wuji's power already exceeded Lin Langtian's, and with the Heaven-tier treasure, his advantage would be even greater. Lin Langtian could still fight back by tapping into his Demon Seed, but that was not a power he wanted to reveal so publicly—nor had he reached a point of true desperation.
"This Heaven-tier treasure was meant to teach Feng Cang a lesson for trying to use me, but I'll make an exception for you." Zhao Wuji's cold gaze locked on Lin Langtian, burning with murderous intent. "It's a privilege for you to die at the hands of such a treasure!"
Zhao Wuji stepped forward, clearly aiming to give Lin Langtian no time to react. With a wave of his hand, he poured Yuan Power into the black seal, flooding it continuously.
Hum!
The seal emitted a low hum as the Yuan Power poured in, and the carved black dragon coiled around it slowly opened its eyes.
Boom!
The moment the dragon's eyes opened, a terrifying surge of energy burst forth, swirling with such power that dark clouds seemed to gather overhead.
"Black Dragon Roar!" Zhao Wuji's gaze turned icy, his hands forming a seal as the dragon's mouth opened. A deep, ancient roar reverberated, echoing like a call from the heavens.
Roar!
A wave of black sound rippled outward, carrying an aura of utter destruction. Lin Langtian's figure moved back as he summoned an ancient black hand to intercept the approaching attack.
"Pointless!" sneered Zhao Wuji. The Heaven-tier treasure, fueled by Zhao Wuji's six Yuan Nirvana strength, wouldn't be so easily stopped.
Indeed, as the black sound wave clashed with Lin Langtian's ancient hand, the latter shuddered and began to shatter, sliced apart by the razor-sharp black energy.
Swish!
The deadly sound wave, unstoppable, pressed on toward Lin Langtian like a scythe of death.
"Still just a lowborn after all!" Zhao Wuji laughed, confident in his imminent victory.
But Lin Langtian's gaze remained calm as he murmured, "Vermilion Bird Heavenly Flame, Blazing Shield!"
With a flash of intense crimson light, the Vermilion Bird flame burst out from within him, coalescing into a shield of deep red flame right before the black wave hit.
The shield, roughly half a meter wide, shimmered with an image of the Vermilion Bird, emitting an intense fiery aura.
"You're trying to block an attack that can cut through a six Yuan Nirvana's golden body? You're asking for death!" Zhao Wuji sneered as the black wave crashed against the flame shield, sending sparks flying.
But to everyone's shock, the shield didn't shatter. The deadly black sound waves collided with the shield, and instead of slicing through, were blocked!
"How… how can this be?"
It wasn't just Zhao Wuji's expression that changed, even Qian Jin, Mu Lin, and the others watching were speechless. They could feel how dangerous the black waves were, but Lin Langtian had blocked them entirely.
"Not so impressive," Lin Langtian said coolly, brushing his sleeve as he looked at Zhao Wuji.
"Don't celebrate yet! The power of a Heaven-tier treasure isn't something a lowborn like you can imagine!" Zhao Wuji's sneer returned as he unleashed another surge of Yuan Power into the black seal.
The miniature black dragon on the seal began to glow brighter, its scales gleaming with an intense black sheen.
Black Dragon Heaven-Shaking Seal—Awaken the Dragon Spirit!
As an overwhelming black light flooded out from the seal, the tiny black dragon suddenly sprang forth, expanding to an immense size in seconds.
Up above, the sky darkened further as dark clouds swirled, surrounding the dragon spirit with a sky-shaking presence, making the Heaven-tier treasure's true power clear to all.
"There's a dragon spirit inside the Black Dragon Seal!" Qian Jin said, his voice tinged with fear.
"I don't know if Lin Langtian can withstand this…"
Above, amid the rolling clouds and flashes of black lightning, another fierce battle was unfolding. Jin Wu and Xiao Yan, locked in combat with the Great Zhao Dynasty's Third Commander Zhao Yuan, exchanged a flurry of brutal blows. The sound of fierce punches and freezing spear strikes echoed as they struck Zhao Yuan, each landing powerful hits.
Zhao Yuan grunted, retaliating with his technique, "Boundless Ocean," his body recoiling. All three combatants staggered and fell back, blood splattering in the air, the scene intensely bloody.
Jin Wu and Xiao Yan steadied themselves, their breath heavy as a dark aura surrounded them, forcing Zhao Yuan's invasive energy from their bodies.
They panted heavily, their crimson eyes locked on the bloodied Zhao Yuan, filled with killing intent.
"Impressive," Zhao Yuan muttered, wiping blood from his mouth, shocked that these two—one at the peak of three Yuan Nirvana, the other at four—had brought him to this point. With Jin Wu's brute strength and Xiao Yan's deadly speed and ice attacks, they were fierce opponents.
"You may have me pinned down, but I doubt Lin Langtian can hold out much longer against the prince." Zhao Yuan glanced up at the sky, where dark clouds were swirling ominously, and smirked.
He couldn't imagine their prince losing to someone from a lesser dynasty.
Without looking back, Jin Wu scoffed, "You should worry about yourself. My brother won't lose to your prince."
Beside him, Xiao Yan's eyes burned redder as he growled, "Jin Wu's right. Brother Langtian will never fall to the Great Zhao Dynasty."
To Xiao Yan, Lin Langtian wasn't just Jin Wu's master—he was Lin Dong's older cousin, and Xiao Yan had unwavering faith in him.
"Self-deluded fools!" Zhao Yuan sneered.
"We'll see who's deluded soon enough! Xiao Yan, let's finish this together!" Jin Wu laughed coldly before turning to Xiao Yan with a smile.
"Gladly, Jin Wu—let's end this!" Xiao Yan's voice boomed as he lunged forward, radiating a savage, primeval killing intent.
Seeing their resolve, Zhao Yuan's face turned dark with foreboding…
Facing Zhao Wuji's full force and Heaven-tier treasure, only the enforcers of the ancient battlefield's super factions could likely stop him. If Lin Langtian were to fall, this clash of powers would end decisively with the Great Zhao Dynasty's victory and the Flame Alliance's defeat.
However, Lin Dong and Xiao Diao merely scoffed, sharing the same firm belief as Jin Wu and Xiao Yan—that Lin Langtian would ultimately be victorious.
Boom!
Dark clouds churned in the sky as Zhao Wuji's face gradually grew paler, but a crazed glint flickered in his eyes. He knew this final strike would bring an end to this troublesome battle.
"Die!" Zhao Wuji's voice rang out, so cold it seemed to chill the air itself as his finger shot forward, aimed directly at Lin Langtian.
At the instant his command echoed through the air, a massive black shadow shot out from the dark clouds. A colossal black dragon unfurled its cold, iron-like body across the sky, appearing before everyone in a display of raw power.
As the black dragon roared down, the very air seemed to shatter. The arena platform below crumbled instantly, leaving a giant pit behind in mere moments.
Every face turned pale under the dragon's terrifying presence. This power was utterly beyond what even Four or Five Yuan Nirvana Realm experts could withstand.
Crack!
Lin Langtian's clothes ripped under the crushing force of the wind from afar, and even with his durable body, he could feel a stinging pain. He realized that Zhao Wuji had poured all his Yuan Power into this strike; it was a truly lethal blow.
Yet rather than worry, Lin Langtian's eyes burned with battle-hardened resolve.
"A dragon spirit, is it? Then let's see who's stronger: your dragon spirit or my Vermilion Bird!"
Hovering in the sky, Lin Langtian's voice boomed like thunder. Above him, a terrifying crimson flame erupted, gathering until it took the form of an enormous flaming Vermilion Bird. The mighty creature slowly beat its wings, and the resulting firestorm could easily tear even a Nirvana Realm expert to pieces.
The fiery Vermilion Bird circled over Lin Langtian. A moment later, he directed his gaze down to Zhao Wuji and, with a smirk, thrust his finger forward.
Boom!
As Lin Langtian pointed, the Vermilion Bird seemed to come alive, letting out a piercing cry as it charged across the sky like an all-consuming flame. The ferocious creature barreled toward Zhao Wuji, its fiery wings emitting an uncontainable destructive force.
"That power…"
Qian Jin and the others looked on, utterly stunned by the sheer might of the Vermilion Bird's flames. Both in presence and energy, it clearly surpassed the black dragon spirit.
Crash!
Under countless stunned and horrified gazes, the crimson Vermilion Bird shot forward, clashing directly with the black dragon in an earth-shaking collision that rocked the heavens.
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