Chapter 3126 Suicide to Seek Defeat
Three punches shattered the Dao Heavenly Stairway. The shock of it sent waves through every spectator, dealing them a heavy blow. Earlier, Ying Tiansheng and the others had believed that with the divine power of the Dao Heavenly Stairway, Domain Lord Chengtu would stand invincible.
Who could have imagined that it would be destroyed in just three strikes? In particular, the unparalleled might of Lin Xun’s final punch made even the old monsters outside the battlefield suck in sharp breaths, a strong sense of danger surging within their hearts.
Boom!
A shower of radiant light exploded outward, splattering in all directions. Caught completely off guard, Domain Lord Chengtu staggered as he sat cross-legged, his figure swaying violently. A thin stream of blood trickled from the corner of his lips.
The shock on his face was impossible to conceal. The Dao Heavenly Stairway was his most powerful technique. In past Great Dao Contests, he had relied on this divine power to remain undefeated time and again, even turning mortal danger into victory.
Now, it had been utterly destroyed by Lin Xun! How could he possibly remain calm?
“Young Friend Lin’s strength is indeed heaven-defying and unparalleled,” he said in a low voice, “but I will not admit defeat so easily.”
Drawing in a deep breath, he tightened his grip around the purple ruyi and charged forward through the air. Although the Dao Heavenly Stairway had failed, his physical body remained incomparably powerful. He was completely unafraid to clash head-on with Lin Xun.
Even if victory was unlikely, at the very least, he had to exhaust as much of Lin Xun’s strength as possible!
Buzz!
The purple ruyi smashed forth, dragons and tigers intertwining, purple qi surging from the east. Radiant torrents of law light poured down like a waterfall, stirring up a vast, fog-like sea of destruction.
“You really think that a battle of victory and defeat comes without a price? If you won’t admit defeat, I’ll beat you until you do!” Lin Xun’s expression remained indifferent as he leapt forward to meet the attack.
In an instant, a fierce battle erupted between the two. Dazzling torrents of law power filled the battlefield, sweeping and churning, plunging heaven and earth into chaos. In the blink of an eye, the two clashed hundreds of times.
Each exchange ended the same way. Lin Xun crushed Domain Lord Chengtu’s attacks head-on, sweeping them aside with unstoppable force, leaving him reeling, his blood and qi churning as he retreated in disarray.
The sight made countless old monsters turn pale.
Despite that, they had to admit that Domain Lord Chengtu’s dao body was truly terrifying. Even after suffering such relentless blows, he continued to fight tenaciously, and his injuries were far from severe.
Most unbelievable of all, every time he was wounded, his body recovered almost instantly, blood and qi flashing as his injuries vanished in the blink of an eye.
Lin Xun couldn’t help but frown slightly. Is attaining the dao through physical cultivation really this heaven-defying? I can’t get entangled with this old monster. The longer this drags on, the more my own strength will be consumed...
Boom!
The next moment, he no longer hesitated. He summoned the Limitless Abyss Sword Cauldron and launched a full-scale assault. The situation on the battlefield changed instantly.
Previously, Domain Lord Chengtu had been constantly at a disadvantage in head-on clashes, constantly suppressed and battered by Lin Xun. Though he managed to hold on, he was wounded again and again.
Once Lin Xun activated the Limitless Abyss Sword Cauldron, Domain Lord Chengtu’s situation turned truly perilous..
Crack!
In the blink of an eye, the purple ruyi in Domain Lord Chengtu’s hand shattered as it collided once more with the Limitless Abyss Sword Cauldron. Under the violent impact, Domain Lord Chengtu coughed up a mouthful of blood, his face turning deathly pale.
Before he could even steady himself...Shua!
A dao sword shot out from the sword cauldron, flashing through the void. Blood sprayed into the air. Domain Lord Chengtu’s body was split in two. The scene drew sharp gasps from the spectators.
Soon, as blood and qi churned, his body rapidly reformed, returning to its original state. Only his face had become even paler than before. This unbelievable sight left Xing Jianxia and the others deeply shaken.
“I’d like to see how many more times you can hold out!”
The killing intent in Lin Xun’s eyes flared even brighter. Domain Lord Chengtu was simply too troublesome...practically unkillable. However, he also noticed that with each injury, Domain Lord Chengtu’s power was being consumed at a rapid rate. He was clearly nearing his limit.
Rumble!
Lin Xun launched another assault. His attacks came like a raging storm, the Limitless Abyss Sword Cauldron roaring as it descended again and again, suppressing everything in its path.
Domain Lord Chengtu resisted with all his might, but his injuries only grew more severe. His dao body was shattered dozens of times. Although he recovered each time, everyone could see that his situation had become extremely dire!
“Argh!”
As Lin Xun shattered Domain Lord Chengtu’s body once more, he suddenly reached out.
Rumble!
A massive abyss opened in midair, spinning like a colossal vortex. Before Domain Lord Chengtu could even react, his shattered dao body was dragged into it and swallowed whole. Within the abyss, the profound mysteries of the Five Principle Laws of the Return Dominion circulated endlessly, refining him without mercy.
“Damn it!”
At this moment, Domain Lord Chengtu’s primordial spirit completely changed expression. He had attained enlightenment through physical cultivation, and all of his cultivation was contained within his physical body. If that body were completely destroyed, it would be no different from true death.
Seeing that most of his shell had already been refined, Domain Lord Chengtu made a decision that shocked everyone present. He destroyed his own primordial spirit!
This was no different from suicide. However, on this battlefield of victory or defeat, it produced a truly miraculous effect.
Buzz!
In an instant, a surge of law power erupted, forcibly snatching away the dao body and primordial spirit of Domain Lord Chengtu that were being refined. Caught completely off guard, Lin Xun froze in place, stunned. He committed suicide to escape? Was such a thing even possible?
Moments later, Lin Xun’s figure was also teleported away, returning to the Five Elements Heavenly Pass. The atmosphere in the area grew strangely heavy. Domain Lord Chengtu had been defeated. However, he had ended the battle through suicide. The result felt absurd, bizarre, and deeply unsettling.
Ying Tiansheng, Jiang Mingshui, and the other old monsters were all dumbfounded. Having taken part in so many battles in the Fate Lotus World, they had witnessed countless contests of victory or defeat. Despite that, this was the first time they had ever seen someone actively seek defeat through suicide...
If word of this spread, it would surely become a laughingstock for the entire world. Looking at Domain Lord Chengtu again, his expression was a storm of conflicting emotions. He had been gravely injured. Lin Xun had refined nearly thirty percent of the power of his dao body, which was equivalent to a devastating blow to his very foundation!
Of course, what truly tormented him was not the injury, but the humiliation he felt within. What else could he do? Under those circumstances, only in this way could he borrow the battlefield’s law power to save his own life.
Otherwise, he would have ended up just like Lu Zhongyan before him, with his flesh and blood completely refined away, leaving nothing at all behind!
“Utterly disgraceful.”
“Hahaha, this astonishing feat of ‘suicide to seek defeat’ will surely make your name soar through the ages, Domain Lord Chengtu.”
“When this is spoken of in the future, you, Chengtu, will undoubtedly be remembered as the pioneer of this path. Your name will be etched into history for all eternity!”
Within the Five Elements Heavenly Pass, Xing Jianxia and the others made no attempt to conceal their mockery. Domain Lord Chengtu’s face darkened until it was as black as the bottom of a pot.
Grinding his teeth, he crushed his Dao Fate Orb and withdrew from Fate Lotus World! It was obvious that the humiliation had left him unable to remain for even a moment longer.
Jiang Mingshui and Ying Tiansheng exchanged glances, their expressions grim. Following Lu Zhongyan, even Domain Lord Chengtu had been defeated.
All of this allowed them to witness firsthand the terrifying extent of Lin Xun’s combat power. Even figures like Ying Tiansheng and Jiang Mingshui no longer possessed absolute confidence in defeating him. A heavy shadow now hung over their respective factions.
However, they also realized that after this battle, Lin Xun’s strength must have been greatly depleted, and the cost he had paid was no small one. If they failed to seize this opportunity to challenge him now, then once Lin Xun recovered, the price Domain Lord Chengtu had paid would have been in vain.
What should they do? Should they fight...or retreat? The atmosphere was stifling. It was deeply frustrating.
Old monsters from all the major factions had gathered. There were forty to fifty in total, and the lineup was powerful enough to shake the world, but now, they were trapped in an awkward dilemma, unable to advance and unwilling to withdraw.
If word of this spread, they would lose all face. More importantly, if they gave up and retreated now, endless troubles would surely follow in the future.
“You’ve only fought two battles, and you’re already thinking of backing down?” Lin Xun’s voice broke the silence, calm yet piercing.
“All our lives, we’ve defied the heavens. When have we ever feared life or death?” Suddenly, from within Zhu Tianjun’s camp, an old man in hemp robes strode forward in fury, his expression stern and righteous. “Let me handle this!”
The crowd was stirred.
Zhu Tianjun pondered for a moment, then spoke in a deep voice, “How about this? Each faction will take turns sending out their strongest experts to challenge him. Regardless of victory or defeat, no one may retreat or hesitate.”
“Agreed.” Ying Tiansheng nodded.
The factions led by Jiang Mingshui, Huanglong Zhenjun, Sage Emperor Kong Yu, and others also nodded in agreement. Hesitation would only bring greater chaos. Since they were already trapped in this dilemma, they might as well go all out and claim this battle at any cost!
With the decision made, the old monsters gradually calmed down. Their expressions turned resolute, and the atmosphere shifted.
Lin Xun frowned slightly. He could also tell that the old monsters from the various camps had completely committed themselves and were ready to pay any price to attack. Xing Jianxia and Fu Nanli were likewise unsettled. They realized that a series of brutal battles was about to unfold.
“Lin Xun, since this is a battle of victory or defeat, you shouldn’t push yourself too hard. We can take turns fighting in your place. Use this opportunity to recover,” Xing Jianxia transmitted.
Lin Xun nodded silently.
At this moment, the elder in hemp robes who had stepped forward spoke with satisfaction, “I am deeply gratified that everyone is united in purpose.”
He had never imagined that his moment of righteous indignation would prompt the various factions to make such a decision. Then, he strode forward and struck the Great Dao Ring Monument marked with ‘victory or defeat.’
“You just said you’ve weren’t afraid of life and death. I thought you wanted a real life or death battle.” Lin Xun sneered.
From afar, the old man in hemp robes let out a cold snort. “Young man, your provocations are useless. Be arrogant while you still can. When you die, I want to see if you’re still as arrogant as before.”
Lin Xun chuckled softly. “Lu Zhongyan lost his dao body and suffered severe damage to his primordial spirit. Domain Lord Chengtu sought defeat through suicide, setting a precedent in history. What about you? Which ending do you plan to choose?”
“You...” Before the old man could finish, the law power suppressing both sides suddenly vanished.
In that instant, Lin Xun moved.
Shua!
Like a streak of light tearing through the bonds of time and space, his figure crossed the battlefield in a flash. He was so fast it was almost unbelievable. The old man’s expression changed drastically. He roared and unleashed all his strength.
Boom!
A deafening explosion shook the heavens. In the next moment, the old man in hemp robes was blasted away, his physical body shattered by a single palm strike and his primordial spirit firmly captured in Lin Xun’s grasp. One strike suppressed the enemy!
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