Chapter 59: Chapter 59: Overlord Bloodline
When Zhang Lei saw his Fist Force shattered in an instant, a look of utter shock appeared on his face.
The man before him was clearly only at the Sixth Layer of the Profound Platform Realm, yet the density of his Primordial Energy surpassed even his own.
The razor-sharp glint of the sword, in particular, filled him with a terror like he was staring into an abyss.
’How can this person be so strong!?’
’And how could such a genius have remained unknown, only to end up as a disciple of the Sword Institute?’
’Are those people at Celestial City Academy all useless?’
Although Shen Daoxing was only at the Sixth Layer of the Profound Platform Realm, he possessed the Venerable Bloodline and a Seven-Colored Profound Platform, putting him on a level Zhang Lei simply couldn’t compare to.
SHING!
Shen Daoxing’s gaze was icy. He thrust his longsword forward, and a sword light shot out like a world-shattering shard of colored glass.
BOOM!
This strike did not contain the Six Paths Sword Intent, only the Dark Sword Intent.
But that was more than enough, for the dense Primordial Energy imbued in the sword already surpassed that of Zhang Lei, who was at the peak of the Eighth Layer of the Profound Platform Realm.
The terrifying sword light swept forward in a chaotic, tangled web.
The crowd only saw a flash of darkness. By the time they opened their eyes again, Zhang Lei was standing in place, his face pale.
Shen Daoxing, on the other hand, looked indifferent, holding his sword in one hand like a veritable Sword God.
"This..."
Everyone was shocked and uncertain.
"Gah!"
Zhang Lei felt a sharp pain in his chest and couldn’t help but spray out a Blood Arrow.
He ripped open his tattered robes, revealing a ghastly and terrifying Sword Mark on his chest.
He had lost!
He had lost completely. Even the killing move of his Celestial Battle Bright Star Fist had been defeated.
Seeing this, everyone in the crowd couldn’t help but gasp.
All eyes between heaven and earth fell on Shen Daoxing, and a torrent of discussion erupted like a mountain flood.
"My heavens! He’s so strong!"
"After lying dormant for so long, the Sword Institute has finally produced a Swordsman who has comprehended Sword Intent."
"Shen Daoxing’s name will soon spread throughout all the surrounding kingdoms!"
"I heard the leader of Celestial City Academy’s Four Heroes is here too. Now we’re in for a real show."
...
Everyone was utterly stunned.
After all, Zhang Lei was the top genius of Yunling Academy, yet he had just been defeated by Shen Daoxing.
This alone was enough to prove Shen Daoxing’s strength.
Since ancient times, clashes between geniuses and masters have always been the most captivating.
This was especially true for geniuses from the Sword Institute and Celestial City Academy, two powers that were like fire and water.
"Brother!"
Seeing Zhang Lei injured, Zhang Ling’Er ran over in a panic.
Zhang Lei stared down at the Sword Mark on his chest, his expression shifting from terror to unwillingness to accept his defeat.
As the number one genius of Yunling Academy, he had never been defeated there, winning every battle he fought. His goals were monstrous talents like Zhao Wuji from the Tang Kingdom’s Martial Arts Ranking and Xia Junze.
’To think I’d be defeated in public today, and by an unknown disciple of the Sword Institute at that... How could he not be crestfallen!?’
’What a sharp sword light. He must have comprehended more than one type of Sword Intent. I wonder if he can be compared to Tang Ying.’
In the distance, a solemn expression appeared on Nalan Rongruo’s face.
Tang Ying was one of Celestial City Academy’s Four Heroes, and the very same Swordsman who had fought Shen Daoxing on Desolate Mountain.
She clearly knew she had misjudged him. Shen Daoxing was no ordinary Martial Artist, but a top-tier Sword Dao genius. This realization left a deeply uncomfortable feeling in her heart.
"Shen, I never knew you were so amazing!"
Lin Ke’Er’s eyes were sparkling as she chirped and walked over.
She had originally assumed that since Shen Daoxing came from the Sword Institute, his strength would be insignificant. She never expected him to be so astonishing.
As the saying goes, what young woman doesn’t dream of love, what young man isn’t stirred by passion?
Especially after seeing Shen Daoxing display his divine might to protect her and defeat Yunling Academy’s number one genius, Zhang Lei, a blush crept onto Lin Ke’Er’s cheeks. Her mind was filled with his tall, heroic image, and a trace of joy and sweetness blossomed in her heart.
Shen Daoxing gave a faint smile. "It was only Zhang Lei. He’s not even worth mentioning."
Hearing this, Zhang Lei’s face flushed crimson.
’Not even worth mentioning!?’
’I’m the number one genius of Yunling Academy, for crying out loud!’
’But to Shen Daoxing, I’m just some insignificant nobody.’
But he was the loser, after all. He couldn’t say a thing.
The Martial Artists who had lost to him in the past had suffered far worse, far harsher humiliations.
The gazes of the crowd made Zhang Lei wish he could dig a hole and crawl into it.
Zhang Ling’Er said quickly, "Brother, I’ll take you to the vice-dean for treatment right now."
She was afraid that Shen Daoxing was a petty, vengeful person who would seek further revenge, so she immediately helped Zhang Lei up and hurried away.
Shen Daoxing paid the two of them no mind. He turned to look at Nalan Rongruo. "I hear you’re engaged to Xia Junze. I suppose you must be quite familiar with the people from Celestial City Academy?"
Nalan Rongruo’s brow furrowed. She snorted lightly. "What do you want?"
Shen Daoxing said flatly, "Tell Mo Yunlei of Celestial City Academy that I’m coming for his head."
Celestial City Academy had acted against Shen Daoxing time and time again. Naturally, he wasn’t going to just sit back and wait for death.
BOOM!
The crowd erupted once more.
Who was Mo Yunlei!?
He was the leader of Celestial City Academy’s Four Heroes.
He was the strongest genius in Celestial City Academy, second only to Xia Junze. Now at the Ninth Layer of the Profound Platform Realm, he had already attempted to get on the Martial Arts Ranking twice, though both attempts ended in failure.
But across the four surrounding kingdoms, only a handful of geniuses were listed on the Martial Arts Ranking.
Even though Mo Yunlei had failed, he was still considered one of the top geniuses in the four kingdoms.
"You’re courting death!"
An icy look appeared on Nalan Rongruo’s beautiful face. She flicked her sleeve sharply. "I hope you can still be this arrogant after you enter the True Dragon Secret Realm."
A murderous glint appeared in Shen Daoxing’s eyes.
’Nalan Rongruo is Xia Junze’s fiancée, which makes her my enemy.’
’No matter how beautiful she is, if she’s an enemy, I will show no mercy.’
"HAHAHAHA!"
Just then, a wild laugh echoed from the distance.
The crowd followed the sound of the laughter and saw a young man in golden armor. His face was remarkably handsome, and he exuded an overwhelmingly domineering aura.
ROAR!
Beneath him was a majestic, two-zhang-tall golden lion. When its lantern-sized eyes swept over them, everyone felt their skin crawl and a chill run down their spines.
The young man fixed his eyes on Shen Daoxing and said arrogantly, "I admire you. Aside from Xia Junze, Celestial City Academy is nothing but a mob of riffraff. Become my servant, and I guarantee they won’t dare lay a single finger on you!"
Someone muttered, "How arrogant! He doesn’t even have any respect for the Martial Kingdom’s number one academy..."
Before he could finish, his companion’s face paled, and he quickly grabbed his arm.
The companion whispered, "Are you tired of living? That’s Chen Baxian of the Yan Kingdom! He was born with the Overlord Bloodline!"
"What!? The Overlord Bloodline!"
The man’s expression changed dramatically, a sight to behold.
The moment the words "Overlord Bloodline" were spoken, gasps of astonishment rippled through the crowd.
