The ancient Tianyun City was now filled with desolation. Cracks and rubble were everywhere, the land lay in ruins, and countless ancient buildings had turned to dust. Even several distant mountain peaks had collapsed.
The air was thick with killing intent and the scent of blood. Within the Crimson Cloud Killing Formation, the first man—the future successor of the Divine Wind Hall—had fallen at Tian Fan’s feet, paying the price for his greed in blood.
“Hiss…”
Sounds of gasping filled the air. In just a single exchange—barely a single exchange—the young master of the Divine Wind Hall, who was at the early Cloud Heaven Realm, had been slain. His body had been smashed into pulp by a golden fist, a sight so terrifying that it sent chills down the spine.
Tian Fan stood quietly beside the mangled corpse, his gaze cold as he looked at the remaining few people in the formation. The intense killing intent rolling off his body even affected the Crimson Cloud Killing Formation, causing it to tremble slightly.
Everyone couldn’t help but take a few steps back, completely intimidated by Tian Fan’s gaze. The death of the Divine Wind Hall’s young master served as a dire warning, proving that Tian Fan still possessed immense combat power.
Boom!
The Crimson Cloud Killing Formation roared to life, shaking heaven and earth. Killing intent surged wildly as countless fragments of stone were lifted into the air. Within the boundless red light, the stones transformed into arrows, whistling toward Tian Fan. Powerful killing Qi infused these stone arrows, granting them immense destructive force.
“I’ll use your power to help me break through!”
Tian Fan remained fearless, his voice cold. Brilliant silver light erupted around him as his Five Elements Technique surged to its peak. Beams of silver radiance rose at his feet, shooting straight into the sky. At this moment, he looked like a celestial god, surrounded by divine radiance.
The countless stone arrows shattered upon reaching him, turning to dust and drifting down from the sky.
“Heh…”
Outside the formation, Huangpu Han sneered as he pulled out a small red flag from his robes. He muttered strange incantations under his breath before pointing toward the battlefield. Beside him, Yin Shitian watched Tian Fan in the Crimson Cloud Killing Formation with an extremely dark expression, wishing he could personally slay him.
Boom!
A terrifying pressure swept across the heavens and earth. Countless crimson lightning bolts, as thick as an arm, appeared within the formation. They raged like hurricanes, further devastating the land. In some places, deep, bottomless pits emerged, dizzying to even glance at.
“What terrifying killing intent… it has actually taken physical form…”
A cultivator witnessing the scene instinctively shrank his neck. This was too horrifying. Thirteen crimson lightning bolts had already appeared, tearing open the earth and reducing stone to dust, as if intent on destroying everything.
“No wonder it’s the Huangpu Clan’s ultimate killing formation. Even someone at the peak of the Cloud Heaven Realm would be slain!”
Inside the Crimson Cloud Killing Formation, Tian Fan’s expression turned grim. He had never expected Huangpu Han to set up such a deadly formation here. The threat he felt was immense.
Even though this formation was incomplete, the pressure Tian Fan faced was unprecedented. It was as if he were up against a supreme expert of the Cloud Heaven Realm. With his current strength, dealing with this was beyond difficult.
Yet he showed no fear. The Divine Spirit Heart Technique surged to its limit, and above his head, a vast golden ocean slowly emerged, transforming into a protective water screen that completely enveloped him.
Bang!
A massive crimson hurricane struck. Even though Tian Fan did his best to resist, he was still sent flying.
“What are you all waiting for?! If we don’t kill him now, when will we?!”
Outside the formation, Yin Shitian shouted, urging the others inside the Crimson Cloud Killing Formation to act.
“Kill!”
Inside the formation, the remaining few still harbored fear, but seeing Tian Fan struggling against the Crimson Cloud Killing Formation, they exchanged glances and roared in unison. They charged forward together, their attacks blazing like an ocean of light, filling the battlefield with violent energy fluctuations of different attributes.
“Pfft…”
Tian Fan coughed up blood. His chest had been struck by the crimson hurricane, causing him to spit out a mouthful of blood. If not for his Qi barrier protecting him, he might have been cleaved in two on the spot.
Boom!
A tidal wave of energy surged toward him like a massive tsunami, threatening to tear him apart completely.
“Break for me!”
Tian Fan roared, unleashing his full power. Blazing golden light erupted from his body like divine waves, blasting away all the attacks surrounding him. At the same time, his Divine Cloud Steps activated, leaving a phantom image in his place as he dashed straight toward his enemies.
“Ah…”
This time, he was even more direct. At the center of his forehead, a golden miniature sun appeared, radiating boundless golden light. In his eyes, streaks of golden brilliance flashed like countless tiny lightning bolts. His Mind Void Sword technique surged madly, and his formidable, mysterious spiritual power struck the young master of the Mirage Cloud Cavern head-on, sending him flying. His pupils instantly turned deathly gray—his soul had been destroyed. His lifeless body plummeted from the sky.
“Don’t let him get close! Use artifacts for ranged attacks and protect your souls!”
Huangpu Han continued activating the Crimson Cloud Killing Formation while loudly warning the others.
At this moment, only six men remained in the killing formation, their expressions extremely grim. They had initially thought that Tian Fan was already seriously injured and on the verge of death. With the restraint of the Crimson Cloud Killing Formation, they believed they could easily slay him and thus gain some benefits from the Huangpu Clan and the Yin-Yang Sect. However, they had not expected that Tian Fan would effortlessly kill two of their own in an instant. This both enraged and terrified them.
Boom!
The Crimson Cloud Killing Formation activated once more, and a surge of crimson killing intent sent Tian Fan flying, inflicting yet another serious injury. After all, this formation was controlled by a peak Cloud Heaven expert, making its power unimaginable.
Tian Fan spat out blood but still gazed into the distance at Huangpu Han outside the formation. Golden light flickered in his eyes as his formidable spiritual power transformed into a peerless celestial sword, shooting straight toward Huangpu Han’s forehead.
Pop!
However, a deep red crescent wheel suddenly appeared within the formation, blocking the golden sword and absorbing it. Then, an identical golden sword emerged from the wheel and shot toward Tian Fan like a bolt of lightning.
“Heh, I knew you had such a demonic technique, so how could I not be prepared?”
Yin Shitian sneered. That crescent wheel had been personally refined for him by his father, the master of the Yin-Yang Sect. It took fifteen days to craft and was specifically designed to counter Tian Fan’s spiritual attacks.
Boom!
Tian Fan’s expression grew serious as golden light flickered in his eyes once more. Another golden sword materialized, shattering the incoming spiritual attack. However, the impact caused a backlash, making blood seep from the corners of his mouth. Spiritual power was the most terrifying force, and he had suffered some recoil, though fortunately, it was not too severe.
“Today, even if you had three heads and six arms, you wouldn’t be able to leave here alive!”
Yin Shitian sneered.
Within the killing formation, the six men advanced again. However, this time, they were much more cautious, attacking only from a distance to prevent Tian Fan from utilizing his powerful physical strength.
One of them summoned a divine plaque forged from crimson crystal iron. Not only did it possess formidable offensive power, capable of splitting mountains and shattering the earth, but its defensive capabilities were even more astonishing. Ordinary attacks couldn’t even leave a mark on it.
The crimson-gold divine plaque expanded, descending like a massive mountain and exerting immense pressure on Tian Fan. Countless tiny inscriptions covered its surface, seemingly coming to life as they radiated dazzling golden light. The spiritual energy in the air was drawn toward the plaque, making it appear incredibly radiant.
This was a rare treasure, a protective artifact given by the Hall Master of the Golden Spirit Hall to his only son.
Boom! Boom!
Tian Fan struck with his golden palm, clashing directly with the divine plaque. Deep, muffled thuds echoed, but to his surprise, despite his immense physical strength, he felt a slight numbness in his hand.
There was no denying that this treasure was incredibly valuable. Not only was it extraordinarily powerful and nearly indestructible, but it also absorbed the spiritual energy of heaven and earth, putting immense pressure on Tian Fan. Even Huangpu Han and Yin Shitian outside the formation showed brief expressions of astonishment.
Scarlet light flickered as a male disciple from the Mystic Shadow Pavilion summoned a golden gourd. From its mouth, fiery-red flame worms spewed out, engulfing the entire Crimson Cloud Killing Formation. The searing flames burned so fiercely that even the surrounding area turned black, emitting crackling sounds. The raging inferno surged toward Tian Fan, attempting to incinerate him alive.
“What are you all waiting for? Attack together and kill this demon! The Yin-Yang Sect will be forever grateful!”
Yin Shitian shouted toward the distant spectators.
Swish… Swish… Swish!
Finally, some people could no longer resist. Seeing Tian Fan trapped by several treasures and further restrained by the Crimson Cloud Killing Formation, they believed he was at his limit. They rushed forward, hoping to take part in his downfall and claim a share of the spoils.
Tian Fan sneered as the golden water veil surrounding him surged upward, transforming into a vast golden divine sea. The boundless sea stretched infinitely, remaining eerily calm.
“Desire Without Trace!”
Tian Fan shouted coldly. The golden divine sea remained perfectly still as it pressed forward, blocking more than a dozen dazzling divine attacks.
Boom!
However, within moments, the golden divine sea shattered, dissolving into countless golden rays of light.
It was absurd to think that a heavily injured Tian Fan could withstand the combined attacks of over a dozen Cloud Heaven cultivators, each wielding their own treasured artifacts. If he had managed to do so, it would have been nothing short of a miracle.
Poof!
Tian Fan coughed up a mouthful of fresh blood. His complexion turned deathly pale, and he swayed unsteadily. Yet, his gaze became even sharper, and an unyielding battle intent radiated from his body.
“Big Brother, is that kid going to be okay? Why hasn’t Little Sis made a move yet? Shouldn’t we go save him? If anything happens to him, she’s definitely going to go berserk!”
In the distance, a group of black-clad warriors watched the battle unfold, their expressions shifting once again.
The refined young man at the center usually carried himself like a scholar—gentle and elegant. However, in battle, he was like a war god, suffocating his opponents with his overwhelming presence.
“Let’s wait a bit longer. If Zi Ying really doesn’t make a move, that means she’s not here. Only then will we step in!”
Shangguan Yunfeng replied, the corners of his lips twitching slightly. It was clear he had suffered quite a bit at Zi Ying’s hands before. However, they all cherished her deeply and would always let her have her way.
More importantly… well, the two of them simply weren’t a match for their little sister.
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