The three top-tier experts struck at the same time, bombarding Shangguan Yuntianâs energy barrier. The momentum was overwhelming, and an unmatched energy storm swept across the skies. Even the fierce winds in the heavens were torn apart.
Watching from below, Tian Fan felt a chill down his spine.
If this battle took place on the ground, it would have been utterly catastrophic. The entire area wouldâve been completely obliterated.
âEven among Immortal Ascension, there are ranks. Donât force my hand.â
A calm voice came from Shangguan Yuntianâs mouth. Even though he was only a manifestation at the moment, the aura of supremacy and unmatched dominance in his tone was enough to stir the winds and clouds.
The three great experts wore serious expressions. Just as Shangguan Yuntian had said, even among those who had reached the Immortal Ascension, there were vast differences in strength. Though they stood on the same level, their combat abilities varied greatly.
âYouâre the one forcing us.â
The black-robed elder responded, summoning a massive halberd into his hand. A terrifying pressure surged outward in waves from the weapon.
âHeh, thereâs nothing more to say. Letâs go!â
The Ghost Immortal sneered. His entire body was shrouded in pitch-black demonic mist, with only a pair of glowing green eyes visible. A dark skull hovered above his head, emitting ghostly wails. He knew that words were meaningless, so he acted first. A black beam of light shot out from the skull, slamming into Shangguan Yuntianâs golden barrier and causing it to tremble.
At the same time, the former Yin-Yang Sect Master’s attack arrived. A pitch-black palm slammed down, with a massive red divine chain coiled around it. A net of dark divine light followed, crashing downward. The strike was incomparably powerful, causing the space in front of them to shatter into countless fragments.
Boom!
Shangguan Yuntian’s expression darkened slightly as he raised his right hand and lightly waved it forward. Golden divine light instantly enveloped the area. Accompanied by the furious roars of the Ghost Immortal and the Yin-Yang Sect Master, both of their attacks were shattered. At the same time, a powerful force sent them staggering back several steps.
While the two powerful beings retreated empty-handed, the black-robed elderâs final strike landed. The halberd in his hands radiated dazzling golden light, shaking the heavens with its force. With a loud roar, he brought the weapon down. A golden divine light, as fast as lightning, slammed into Shangguan Yuntianâs golden barrier like thunder striking the earth.
The black-robed elder was incredibly powerful, and the golden halberd was extraordinary. It managed to send Shangguan Yuntian flying, and finally, cracks appeared in the golden energy barrier surrounding him. However, the black-robed elder was also thrown back by the recoil.
From dozens of miles away, the spectators cried out in shock.
As expected of Shangguan Yuntian, the undefeated legend of the Divine Martial Continent. Even against three top-tier experts, he showed no sign of defeat. If they knew that this was merely a manifestation of Shangguan Yuntian and not his true body, they would probably be shocked speechless.
âXiao Yingying, your old man is too amazing!â
Tian Fan stared in awe. Just a manifestation had managed to withstand a combined assault from three top experts. Even he felt chills at such power.
âMm, heâs alright, I guess.â Zi Ying replied nonchalantly.
The Ghost Immortal and the other two looked grim. Right now, they were facing only a manifestation of Shangguan Yuntian, but they were already struggling. That was a very dangerous sign, especially since the three of them were fighting with their true bodies, at full strength.
âShangguan Yuntian⌠Have you broken through the Immortal Ascension realm?â
The black-robed elder glanced at the others. Shangguan Yuntian was known as the most gifted individual on the Divine Martial Continent in tens of thousands of years. It was entirely possible that he had broken through the Immortal Ascension realm. They could feel he had touched upon that boundary.
âNot yet.â
The moment Shangguan Yuntian said this, the three of them breathed a sigh of reliefâbut also felt a tinge of disappointment. It had been so many years, and still, no one on the Divine Martial Continent had ever broken through the Immortal Ascension realm. Others might not believe in the existence of true immortals or deities, but those who reached this realm could faintly sense the existence of a higher realmâthe realm of the immortals and gods.
âVery well. Shangguan Yuntian, you should step aside. We will not give up. For the sake of reaching that realm, the ancient divine script is something the three of us are determined to obtain!â
The black-robed elder declared, standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the other two top experts. Together, they advanced. Three powerful auras surged forth at once, pressing down on Shangguan Yuntian.
âHey, arenât you worried about your old man at all?â
Tian Fan stared unblinking at the battle above the skies, his eyes starting to ache. But when he looked down, he was stunned to see Zi Ying digging in the dirt and burying the little tiger, Xiao Hua, leaving only its pitiful little head sticking out. Tian Fanâs mouth twitched uncontrollably.
âMm? Why would I worry about him? Relax, he wonât die!â Zi Ying replied casually, continuing to tease Huahua and occasionally letting out tinkling laughter like silver bells.
âUhâŚâ
Tian Fanâs mouth twitched again. What kind of daughter talks like that? In the family, the old fogeys would probably be coughing up blood from anger.
Speechless, Tian Fan looked back up again. In the skies above, Shangguan Yuntian stood unmoved, unshaken by the overwhelming pressure. Within three meters around him, everything remained calm. Not even the corner of his robe fluttered.
âHeaven and earth, and all living things, each have their own paths. Many things are fated in the unseen, and nothing should be forced. Even those from the Immortal Ascension Realm are no exceptionâotherwise, they may bring upon themselves great calamity.â
A calm voice came from Shangguan Yuntian’s mouth, causing the expressions of the three to change. He began to walk forward, leaving footprints in the void with each step.
The Sect Master of the Yin-Yang Sect, watching from behind the mountain ridge, was shocked to the core. Just how powerful was he?
Dressed in white, with a tall and robust frame that looked like it was cast from steel, he exuded immense strength. His chiseled face was serene and calm. Most of the people here had never seen Shangguan Yuntian in person before. They only knew that there was such a figure in the Divine Martial Continent, said to be invincible. Now that they saw him with their own eyes, they realized the rumors were trueâhe radiated the presence of a true king.
âMy precious daughter wants to protect himâno one is allowed to touch him! If I say I’m taking him away, then I will take him away. Youâd best think carefully before deciding whether you really want to fight me!â
At this moment, Shangguan Yuntianâs entire aura changed. He looked at the three with a cold gaze and spoke icily.
âShangguan Yuntian, youâre too domineering! The Shangguan family isn’t invincible!â the former Sect Master of the Yin-Yang Sect said coldly, displeased with Shangguan Yuntianâs arrogant tone.
âHmph! I, Shangguan Yuntian, have walked the world without ever relying on the prestige of my clan,â he replied, one hand behind his back, his voice frosty.
âIn that case, letâs fight!â
Shangguan Yuntianâs words deeply provoked the three experts. Even if he was powerful, this was just an incarnation. Without another word, the three of them attacked in unison.
This time, they gave it their all. Their ultimate techniques were unleashed one after another, forming three streaks of lightning that zipped around Shangguan Yuntian, leaving afterimages in the air.
The black-robed elder turned into a streak of rainbow light, swinging his golden divine halberd continuously in the air. Blinding golden light shot skyward, but Shangguan Yuntian was overwhelmingly powerful. Even though this was just an incarnation, his presence was like that of a titan devouring mountains and rivers. With a mighty roar, he shattered the countless golden halberd shadows.
Boom!
A jet-black beam of light fell from the sky like a thunderbolt from the heavens. The Ghost Immortal activated a pitch-black skeletal bone, and a torrent of black light ripped through the void, descending from the highest reaches of the sky.
The former Sect Master of the Yin-Yang Sect summoned another Yin Yang Diagram, black and white divine light swirling as thunder rumbled.
âThe Eleventh Sword!â
A cold voice came from Shangguan Yuntian. He simply stood there, but his entire being seemed to transform into a peerless divine sword. Tens of thousands of golden sword Qi burst from his body, shattering the energy around him and tearing the void apart.
Boom!
The battle between the four mighty experts was godlike and terrifying. The heavens and earth around them shattered and mended in a continuous cycle. Those watching from afar felt their scalps tingle. Some kept praying the fight wouldnât descend to the ground, or else the surrounding hundreds of miles would be split open and turned into another wasteland.
Every attack from the black-robed elder was ruthless and overbearing. Lightning and firestorms raged across the sky, the shockwaves of divine power slashing open cracks in space like cold blades. He clashed with Shangguan Yuntian blow for blow, trading punches and kicks.
The former Sect Master of the Yin-Yang Sect moved like a wild goose, coordinating with the black-robed elder to constantly attack Shangguan Yuntian. The Yin Yang Sword spun above his head, emitting streams of black and white divine light that shielded him while also shooting out black beams to blast the void apart.
Compared to the other two, the Ghost Immortal resembled a sorcerer. He never engaged in close combat with Shangguan Yuntian. Standing far off, his body shrouded in dark demonic mist, he laughed eerily while forming strange hand seals. In the sky, several bolts of blue lightning, thicker than barrels, crashed down like divine punishment, as though seeking to annihilate all.
“Aarrrrâ!”
The Divine Martial Continentâs undefeated legend wasnât called that for nothing. Shangguan Yuntian let out a thunderous roar, his body bursting with infinite divine light. He forcefully knocked back the former Yin-Yang Sect Master and the black-robed elder. A giant golden hand shot out and grabbed one of the blue lightning bolts, wielding it like a weapon as he swept it across the three attackers.
Hissâ
Even Tian Fan couldnât help but gasp when he saw this. âOh my god,â he muttered, âwhat kind of presence is this? Too terrifying.â Then he turned to look at Zi Ying, who was teasing little Hua, and murmured to himself, âCould this be the so-called inherited genes?â
The Yin Yang Sect Master and the black-robed elder exchanged a glance, and all three of them saw the fear in each otherâs eyes. Gritting their teeth, they began to crazily unleash their divine power.
Boom!
The three of them activated their secret arts at once.
The world dimmed in an instant, black clouds rolled in, and purple lightning flashed.
A deafening roar exploded in the sky, and countless thunderbolts rained down from above.
Within a thousand-foot radius, arcs of electricity surged everywhere. The sound of thunder cracked relentlessly above their heads, as if the end of the world had arrived.