Chapter 963: 725
Long Yi and Ai Lin can essentially represent the pinnacle of solo fighting ability in this Plane, and to put it in a more exaggerated way, when facing Long Yi and Ai Lin, even an entire army becomes meaningless. That’s the current situation.
Although the disciples of Adaman attempted to gain the upper hand through numbers, Long Yi and Ai Lin used facts to show them it was nothing but self-deception.
Once the gap between mages reaches a certain extent, it can’t be compensated for with sheer numbers.
Eggs against a rock—no matter if you have ten million eggs, don’t expect success against an overwhelming disparity.
Long Yi and Ai Lin almost side by side, charged in the forefront, with Little Zi, the Female Demon Avatars, and the Red Demon Scorpions slaughtering widely, clearing a vast battlefield for Long Yi and Ai Lin.
Long Yi wielded the Cosmic Stone Greatsword, with a blade’s reach of over ten meters, sweeping horizontally. The destructive force, mingled with Mana and Fighting Aura, obliterated all enemies who tried to defend with magical shields. Some attempted to dodge and counterattack with magic, but the Female Demons didn’t give them the chance; their Mental Spells were rampant, and anyone trying to take flight was shot down by a Mental Impact. After all, compared to the dense crowd on the ground, those who flew were like sitting ducks. For the few not taken care of by the Female Demons, the poisonous Beams from the Red Demon Scorpions would cleave them in two mid-air.
Watching his disciples being continuously killed, Adaman’s gaze grew colder from the rear. As an Ancient Powerhouse, he had been revered by thousands wherever he went and couldn’t fathom he would end up in such a state—it was beyond his wildest imagination. He who had roamed this Plane for over three hundred years was now being bullied by two youngsters!
Rage and unwillingness filled Adaman’s heart.
But even he had to admit, these two named Long Yi and Ai Lin were like anomalies, their power was freakishly abnormal!
At that moment, Adaman truly believed that Long Yi and Ai Lin had already acquired the Giant’s legacy, and it wasn’t just any legacy of the Giants but one that had never been seen or perhaps seen but never correctly interpreted. After all, the Giant’s legacy was indeed the Giant’s, but few in this Plane understood the Giants, and even fewer could correctly interpret their legacy. Almost everyone guessed about the Giant’s legacy—guess right, and you become a powerhouse; guess wrong, and you either gain nothing or might even lose your life.
Adaman considered Long Yi and Ai Lin to be those who not only guessed right but guessed extremely accurately!
If I could get my hands on their legacy, wouldn’t I enter the Ancient Mage Tower even stronger than now?
Even within the Ancient Mage Tower, there’s continuous competition!
That’s why Adaman wasn’t too angry; instead, he felt a sense of anticipation for Long Yi and Ai Lin’s provocation. He wanted to capture them alive and then subject them to the most brutal torture, tormenting them between life and death, until they willingly surrendered their secrets.
Thinking this, a sardonic smile emerged at the corners of Adaman’s gloomy mouth.
Landers followed by Adaman’s side, acutely aware that he was almost the fuse of the entire incident. If it wasn’t because he sought revenge for his student and found Adaman, things wouldn’t have escalated to this point. If Long Yi wasn’t strong enough from the start, this matter might have been resolved long ago. Or, if Long Yi had been slightly more yielding, it wouldn’t have come to this life-or-death struggle.
However, Long Yi’s terrifying power completely overturned Landers’s understanding and also told him clearly. This matter would only end when Long Yi believed it was over.
Adaman’s disciples were terrifying in number, but with continuous Mana fluctuations coming from afar, Long Yi’s step was not hindered in the slightest. Not just Long Yi—Ai Lin’s participation doubled the pressure on Adaman’s disciples. Being one of the few people who could fight Long Yi to a draw, Ai Lin’s strength was unquestionable. Moreover, compared to Long Yi who knew every fighting style, Ai Lin who specialized purely in magic was even stronger. But what was more terrifying was that Long Yi and Ai Lin had begun an exceedingly subtle cooperation!
All saw Ai Lin stomped down heavily, and a tremendous surge of energy erupted from the ground, blasting people into the sky. Long Yi immediately leaped up and swept across; all those blasted into the sky were bisected at the waist.
"These are mine!" Ai Lin shouted.
"Haha, impossible! They were all cut down by me!" Long Yi laughed loudly, and with another slash, the people ahead defended with Mana shields. This time, they induced a Magic Resonance, greatly strengthening the shields. Yet, Long Yi’s strike only broke through the shield but did not harm the people. Just as Long Yi was about to deliver a second strike, Ai Lin’s magic descended from above, and after a sky full of thunder and fire, the people fell to the ground.
"See, these are mine."
Ai Lin giggled and turned to run.
"Little girl, dare to compete with me!"
Long Yi raised his leg and gave chase.
The two Emperors standing behind were well aware that neither Long Yi nor Ai Lin took today’s incident to heart. They simply did not care who their enemies were, whether the so-called ancient powerhouses or the so-called Ancient Mage Tower, they saw no difference. However, as Emperors, they could not afford not to care! Because although it seemed that it was Long Yi and Ai Lin fighting against Adaman, if Adaman really suffered a big loss, it was hard to ensure he would not take his anger out on their Empire. If Long Yi and Ai Lin defeated Adaman or even killed him, that would be fine, but if they failed to defeat him, or only made him lose face, then it was really uncertain what would happen next.
Especially since there was the presence of an Ancient Mage Tower behind Adaman, an organization that was mysterious and powerful. Although there had been no reports of any activity from them in recent centuries, before that, the Ancient Mage Tower had indeed destroyed several famous Empires!
Saint Jialin and Saint Danze, opponents from hostile nations, exchanged glances, a rare moment of understanding between them, both filled with deep concern. They had been drawn into the mix because of Long Yi and Ai Lin and now there was no way to extricate themselves, but what would happen if they continued to watch?
"Better to actively treat the wounded," they said almost simultaneously.
Beyond that, there was almost nothing else they could do.
And at that moment, Adaman, who had been motionless in the rear, suddenly took a step forward and slammed the war hammer in his hands heavily onto the ground. The trembling of the ground from the explosion of Mana made everyone stop.
"So, you old bastard finally dare to come out?" Long Yi said, suddenly turning around and kicking someone attempting a sneak attack far away.
"I will give you a lesson you will never forget, youngsters! After today, I will brand my name into your souls! I, Adaman, will become your eternal and only master!" Adaman bellowed, deafening everyone, and all his disciples began to shout excitedly.
But what greeted them was only Long Yi’s disdainful smile, "If it was playing rock-paper-scissors, you might have a slim chance of beating me, but if we’re talking about fighting, your strength is probably far less than you think."
Long Yi placed the Cosmic Stone Greatsword on his shoulder, watching Adaman with an unguarded posture.
Ai Lin slightly grinned and chuckled, "That’s quite a grand delusion you have, but if I may be so bold, the only reason you could have such an absurd thought is most likely that your brain has undergone some pathological changes. You could be dying, which would explain these nonsensical ideas."
Adaman knew that he would find it hard to get an upper hand over these two with just words. So without saying anything more, he stepped forward. His steps were extremely slow yet incredibly heavy, with each step causing the ground to tremble. And with the trembling, Adaman’s disciples began to orderly spread out around them; the wounded and dead were also carried away. Gradually, a vast area was walled off by bodies to make an immense space!
From afar, Adaman eyed Long Yi and Ai Lin, lifting the golden war hammer high. Waves of Giant strength emanated from within, as Adaman’s disciples fell to their knees.
"In the name of Adaman! Today I will unseal this Giant war hammer for the first time!" Adaman roared, slamming the war hammer again on the ground. Mysterious vibrations spread out, and the surrounding ground slowly rose up to form towering stands, with all of Adaman’s disciples astonishingly on those stands!
Saint Jialin and Saint Danze, as well as their armies, were blocked by the sudden appearance of high walls and could not see inside. They hurriedly took to the air, only to discover that an arena had appeared out of nowhere! Adaman was facing Long Yi and Ai Lin, and all the onlookers were Adaman’s disciples!
"This is bad, this is a spell that Adaman hasn’t used for a long time! The Eternal Arena!" Saint Danze exclaimed in shock.
"What is that?" Saint Jialin had never heard of this spell.
Saint Danze lowered his voice, "I only heard of this spell by chance. The Eternal Arena is a spell Adaman invented a very long time ago, just after he acquired the Giant legacy, when his strength was not as formidable as it is now. He created this spell to deal with those he deemed formidable adversaries. Every spectator in the arena would become a source of energy for the arena. The arena would generate a tremendously powerful shield, preventing anyone from leaving the battlefield. Also, if Adaman is injured, his wounds would be evenly distributed to every spectator; if Adaman dies, one of the spectators will die in his place, and he will be instantly reborn!"
"Unkillable forever? No wonder it’s called the Eternal Arena!" Saint Jialin said in astonishment. (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to vote for it at Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users, please visit m.qidian.com to read.)
