Chapter 889: Chapter 888 Who is it (Add more for ’poonlo’, 3/10)_1
As soon as the first blood-red blade of light vanished, a second one appeared, even faster and fiercer.
Barely managing to dodge by throwing his body to the side, Hua Yiyun’s long sword nearly flew from his grasp under the force, and his shoulder was pierced with a wound an inch in diameter, from which blood spurted out.
"Brother Yun!"
Yuan Yuying screamed, her pretty face turning pale.
"Under absolute domain suppression, high talent is useless. Die now, Blood Sea Reincarnation Slash!"
Showing no mercy upon gaining the upper hand, Xiao Wuchang’s face contorted viciously as he slowly but swiftly extended his right hand, and a hundred-zhang tall blood-colored crystalline hand descended from the sky, blotting out the sun. As it closed, the void let out a grating crunch, as if unable to withstand the pressure.
This strike had outrageously reached the Fourth Tier level.
Hua Yiyun’s wound was splitting open, but his expression remained calm throughout. Just as the hundred-zhang tall hand was about to crush him, Hua Yiyun pushed forward with his left hand, and a surging, overwhelming force burst forth like a tidal wave.
The fully mastered Dragon Gate Divine Skill!
Clang...
The sky violently shook as the Vigorous Air was crushed by the giant hand, spilling out between the fingers like glinting sand, leaving Hua Yiyun’s body exposed and defenseless.
As the Devil Path’s heroes burst into raucous laughter, Hua Yiyun brandished his sword with his right hand, and in a trance, a stronger power than before clung to his blade, appearing like dark and mysterious patterns.
"Boundless Heavenly Heart!"
Hisss...
The long sword sliced through the giant hand, sending sparks flying like numerous crescent moons, each one carrying heat enough to melt metal, hissing as they fell into the Martial World’s river and instantly boiling the water.
Layers of white mist rose from the water’s surface into the sky, blocking out the sunlight, as if creating a heavenly fairyland.
"This Vigorous Air?"
An elder in a loose black robe saw a fierce killing intent flash in his eyes.
"It’s very much like the legendary Heavenly Concealment Energy. Even if it’s not, its power is extremely close."
The middle-aged man beside the elder in the black robe said coldly, his voice venomous and frigid as a snake’s hiss.
The quality of Vigorous Air could greatly determine one’s potential. And Hua Yiyun’s Vigorous Air was among the world’s top-notch, which made the Devil Path’s heroes, already wary of him, even more intent on killing.
Before the two could finish speaking, consecutive explosions resounded through the sky. Two figures intertwined, fighting fiercely, reaching a fever pitch.
"Although my Heavenly Concealment Energy isn’t perfect and can’t be used at will, it’s enough to defeat him."
After another head-on collision, Hua Yiyun retreated in midair but his gaze was as piercing as two swords cutting through the sky.
In his life, he had the utmost respect for only two people.
One was his deceased master.
The other was Shi Xiaole, who had saved his life numerous times and brought him incredible opportunities. Without Shi Xiaole, there would be no Hua Yiyun today. Therefore, his respect and treasure for Shi Xiaole even surpassed that for himself.
He would not allow anyone to disrespect Shi Xiaole!
"Heavenly Heart, boundless!"
His complexion turned deathly pale in an instant. This sword, as if draining all of Hua Yiyun’s strength, scattered countless white lights across the sky with his right arm’s sweep, like a meteor shower, engulfing Xiao Wuchang.
"No, Blood Sea Stygian Return!"
Xiao Wuchang was shocked and furious.
He could never have imagined that Hua Yiyun’s Vigorous Air would be so terrifying, bridging the gap in their realms. Every hair on his body stood on end, and he cast aside his shock, hastily executing his sole defensive move.
But as soon as the blood-colored shield appeared, it was bombarded by the white Sword Qi countless times, riddled with cracks, and as it moved along the red trails of light, it was enveloped by the white Sword Qi.
Crack!
Within the clear sound of shattering, Xiao Wuchang was pierced by countless Sword Qi, screaming as he fell to the ground, rolling over a dozen times before coming to a stop, his blood pooling into puddles on the floor.
"No, this can’t be..."
Blood streaming from his mouth and nose, Xiao Wuchang stared blankly at the sky, unable to accept this outcome.
As Hua Yiyun landed unsteadily, he was immediately caught by a pair of gentle hands. Turning his head, he met the worried eyes of a beautiful woman and revealed a small smile, a gesture to soothe her heart.
"We won, hahaha, Young Master Hua won."
"Truly worthy of the Sky Heart Sword, one of the nine Heaven Kings."
After snapping out of their daze, the heroes of the Righteous Path burst into relieved laughter.
Qian Yuanchen and Nie Guanting exchanged glances, unable to suppress the smiles creeping onto their faces.
"This young man’s talent rivals that of the Kirin of old," Nie Guanting couldn’t help but admiringly say.
Rivals the Kirin?
Qian Yuanchen pondered for a moment, and then nodded.
Perhaps Hua Yiyun was not yet the match of the Kirin, but his potential was plentiful. Not only because of his Heavenly Concealment Energy but also because within Hua Yiyun’s swordsmanship, there was an aura of the Supreme unmatched, what he had comprehended was clearly a semi-Supreme Sword Way.
These two crucial aspects surpassed the Kirin, so in terms of future achievements, many might be reluctant to admit it, but the heights Hua Yiyun could reach would likely surpass the Kirin.
In fact, over the past few years, the Martial World had been discussing this very issue.
Of the five great monsters, the other four had comprehended the half-Supreme Martial Arts, with great hopes of evolving into the Supreme Martial Arts. Only Kirin had comprehended merely the top-tier martial arts.
Those who had experienced Kirin’s era argued this point vigorously.
But many new up-and-comers and even those martial artists ’who had come to their senses’ were unanimous in recognizing Kirin as a historic swordsman. However, when compared to those truly formidable figures who laugh at the world, there always seemed to be a gap that was hard to bridge.
So, ironically, Kirin, once hailed as the number one prodigy of the Flying Horse Dynasty and who had created countless miracles, turned out to be the most doubted among the nine Heaven Kings.
"To deliver such a ruthless blow during a sparring match, don’t you think that’s over the top?"
Hua Yiyun had no interest in accepting the praise of the crowd. Just as he was about to politely deflect it and leave with Yuan Yuying, a chilling roar erupted from behind them.
Immediately, his entire being felt like it had plunged into an ice cave, enveloped by an unrestrained killing intent that made his limbs numb uncontrollably.
"Crack Earth King, what do you intend to do?"
Qian Yuanchen stepped forward, blocking in front of Hua Yiyun, resolving the killing intent for him, his eyes fixed on the sneering black-robed elder opposite.
"What do I intend? Naturally, I’ve come to seek justice. You think you can just walk away after seriously injuring someone? There’s no such easy deal in this world," said Crack Earth King with a sinister tone.
"What a joke! Life-and-death without consideration was the rule set by both sides from the beginning. Hua Xiaoyun has not pursued to the bitter end; he has already shown enough mercy and righteousness. What’s the matter, can’t people of the Devil Path take a loss?" Nie Guanting, who had a fiery temper, roared, his body erupting with sword energies like lava, causing the void to emit a series of sizzling noises, making it difficult for many to even muster their power.
Is this the terror of a Ninth Tier Earth Immortal at their limit, something to make one’s hair stand on end!
"Without justice, none of you shall leave," stated Demon Heart King, or rather the middle-aged man coldly beside Crack Earth King.
By this point in the conversation, he was no longer in a mood for courtesy. If they were to return in defeat today, Hell Gate would definitely become the laughingstock of the Devil Path, and both he and Crack Earth King would face severe consequences.
So, from any perspective, they had no choice but to make the Righteous Path pay a price. As for whether people would die... hey, hey, where in the Martial World could you not expect casualties?
"Those from the Devil Path are indeed despicable creatures."
Qian Yuanchen was so angry his complexion turned iron blue.
He had once fought Crack Earth King and knew well how difficult the opponent was to handle. He had no certainty of winning against him. Moreover, Demon Heart King was a master of the Illusion Way and was exceedingly unpredictable. If a battle ensued, widespread casualties would be inevitable.
"Despicable? Cloud Sword King, the Martial World respects the fist, and you still don’t understand," stated Crack Earth King, surrounded by devil energy. Centered around him, the ground cracked into a spider-web of fissures, with the cracks widening as they went farther. From above, the island to the west looked as though it was splitting into countless pieces.
The horrifying aura was like countless lead blocks on everyone’s chest, making breathing difficult. The sword intent Qian Yuanchen had just erupted with was almost immediately suppressed, confined to within a radius of merely ninety feet.
"Your power?" Qian Yuanchen exclaimed in shock.
"Hahaha, I won’t hide it from you; I’ve had some minor breakthroughs lately. It shouldn’t be hard to defeat you," Crack Earth King boasted delightedly. If he wasn’t fully confident, why would he be so self-assured?
Seeing this scene and hearing his words, the rogues of the Devil Path were as if injected with chicken blood, all agitated and ready to unleash their full aura for a massive slaughter.
In contrast, the champions of the Righteous Path’s expressions were ugly. Even with Qian Yuanchen and Nie Guanting in the frontline to resist, they could still feel the irresistible force causing their limbs to stiffen.
This wasn’t just a physical impediment but also a mental timidity. Once the battle commenced, the outcome was predictable.
"Big Brother Yun, if there’s a chance later, you run by yourself," urged Yuan Yuying, gripping Hua Yiyun’s warm hand tightly. Her beautiful face was deathly pale from fear, yet she firmly passed this message to the man beside her.
Between Earth Immortals at the Ninth Tier limit, the differences weren’t significant, but Crack Earth King had clearly surpassed this level, nearing the Invincible Earth Immortal. Such a person could tip the entire balance of the battle.
Hua Yiyun said nothing, but his eyes emitted a brilliant and resolute light. His right hand gripped the sword hilt tightly, his power elevated to its utmost limit.
At this critical juncture of life and death, would I flee? Perhaps I would, but even if it cost me everything, I would surely avenge Junior Sister Yuan and not let our enemy get off easily!
Hua Yiyun thought to himself, his expression becoming resolute.
A fierce battle between the two sides was on the verge of erupting, and under the influence of Crack Earth King, the power of the Devil Path took overwhelming advantage. He laughed heartily as his hand came crashing down, and in the eyes of the Righteous Path, it seemed as if heaven and earth were overturning, and the cosmos itself might cease to exist.
"Indeed an Invincible Earth Immortal," voiced Qian Yuanchen and Nie Guanting, feeling a chill in their hearts as if doused with icy water in midwinter. But with matters this far gone, they had no choice but to fight desperately, rescuing as many experts as they could.
Just as the two Earth Immortals prepared to make their move together.
At that moment.
The sky suddenly brightened.
That terrifying hand, inexplicably split in two, sliced as smooth as a mirror. Then, under the stunned gazes of all, it was shredded into bits by an invisible sword qi.
A gentle breeze blew from afar, and all was calm.
"What, who is it?"
Crack Earth King’s expression changed.
He had the right to call himself an Invincible Earth Immortal, so naturally, anyone who could shatter his offensive must also be an Invincible Earth Immortal, beyond any doubt.
