NOVEL NEXT Chapter 79:
Chapter 79:
The Killing God of Guiyuan, Chu Lingxiao, had arrived, his fearsome aura sending shockwaves through the scene. Countless cultivators, who had been scrambling to claim spirit stones and spiritual herbs within the earth vein, froze in their tracks.
As they snapped out of their shock, they fled toward the earth vein’s entrance as if escaping for their lives. It was no joke—this Killing God was not someone to provoke. If they didn’t leave, Chu Lingxiao would truly kill without hesitation. His ferocity was infamous.
However, some were unwilling to leave. This was a newly discovered earth vein, brimming with cultivation resources—spirit stones, spirit jade, and rare spiritual herbs that were nearly impossible to find elsewhere. The sheer abundance made it difficult to walk away without greed clouding their judgment.
“Chu Lingxiao, your Guiyuan Martial Sect’s appetite is truly insatiable!” Jiang Qitian stepped forward, sword in hand. Clad in an ancient yet luxurious robe, he exuded the aura of a celestial being descended from the heavens. His every step seemed to resonate with the world itself, and the surrounding air grew still under his imposing presence.
Everyone watching was struck with awe. Behind Jiang Qitian stood two elders: the Transmission Elder, Cang Xiao, with his flowing white hair and an ethereal, scholarly demeanor, and the Enforcement Elder, Lei Lie, whose tiger-like stride and piercing gaze commanded authority. Behind them were dozens of disciples from the Azure Sun Sword Sect, their unified attire and solemn expressions radiating discipline. Each was a seasoned sword cultivator in the Divine Ability Realm, and their combined sword intent was overwhelming.
The onlookers were stunned.
“Jiang Qitian, even if your Azure Sun Sword Sect empties its entire nest, it’s still not enough for me to kill. Take your people and get out,” Chu Lingxiao sneered disdainfully at Jiang Qitian. This was the stance of the Guiyuan Killing God—leave or die. Jiang Qitian was no exception.
The cultivators in the earth vein were shocked to the core. Some, sensing danger, quietly retreated. Chu Lingxiao was a half-step Saint Martial Realm expert, while Jiang Qitian was merely at the peak of the Divine Martial Realm. In Chu Lingxiao’s eyes, Jiang Qitian was nothing more than an ant. How could he possibly challenge him?
If Jiang Qitian had stayed in Azure Sun Mountain, Chu Lingxiao might not have been able to do anything. But here, far from the Azure Sun Sword Sect’s stronghold, Jiang Qitian was vulnerable.
“Chu Lingxiao, aren’t you afraid your boastful words might backfire? Let’s see who you dare to kill today,” Lei Lie stepped forward, his voice booming through the vast earth vein.
“I’ll start with you,” Chu Lingxiao declared without hesitation, his killing intent exploding outward. The air itself seemed to freeze as an overwhelming aura of death enveloped the space. Everyone present felt their hearts pound in fear, and the Azure Sun Sword Sect disciples bore the brunt of it, their faces paling.
A sudden hum interrupted the standoff. Jiang Qitian’s sword vibrated, emitting a sharp, clear sword cry. A wave of searing sword energy burst forth, causing the temperature around them to rise rapidly.
“Could it be…” Chu Lingxiao’s gaze fell on the sword in Jiang Qitian’s hand, and for the first time, his expression showed shock.
“Before the Azure Sun Sword Sect’s divine artifact, do you still dare act recklessly?” Lei Lie said coldly.
“Wait… Is that the legendary Azure Sun Sword?” The surrounding onlookers stared in astonishment at the ancient-looking weapon in Jiang Qitian’s hand. The sword’s sheath, inscribed with ancient runes, glowed faintly with spiritual light. These runes acted as a seal, containing the overwhelming sword energy within and preventing it from harming others.
“To witness the Azure Sun Sword unsheathed today, my life as a sword cultivator is complete,” one of the onlookers murmured.
Chu Lingxiao’s killing intent intensified, spreading like a tangible force that blanketed the entire space. Those who hadn’t yet escaped the earth vein were now trembling, their very souls quaking in fear.
“Is this the terrifying power of the Guiyuan Killing God?” someone whispered in dread. “And this is just his killing intent…”
Jiang Qitian, however, was inwardly panicking. He had hoped to use the Azure Sun Sword to intimidate Chu Lingxiao, but this madman seemed unfazed. The tension was palpable, and silence fell over the massive earth vein.
Behind Jiang Qitian, the two elders stepped aside, while the disciples moved into formation, arranging themselves into the Azure Sun Sword Sect’s famous Nine Suns Execution Sword Array. Renowned as one of the top three sword formations in the Northern Territory, it was said to surpass the Guiyuan Seven Absolutes Sword Array in power.
The air grew heavy with the clash of killing intent and sword energy. A battle seemed inevitable.
“Ha! Chu Lingxiao, it’s been years, and you still haven’t tempered that murderous aura of yours,” a booming laugh interrupted the standoff. A figure clad in a white daoist robe stepped through the void, his every step exuding a celestial presence. He had a long beard, a slender figure, and a refined face—an immortal-like middle-aged daoist.
“Tianxu?!” Chu Lingxiao frowned at the sight of the newcomer.
“Could it be… the Daoist Tianxu of the Supreme Dao Sect?” Jiang Qitian gasped in shock. A half-step Dao Saint and a formidable figure within the Supreme Dao Sect, Tianxu Daoist was nearly unmatched beneath the Saint Martial Realm. His unexpected presence left everyone bewildered.
At that moment, another figure emerged from the depths of the earth vein. Clad in white with flowing hair, her ethereal presence gave her the appearance of a celestial maiden—Li Chenyu of the Soaring Cloud Sword Sect, a half-step Saint Realm cultivator.
“Junior Sister Li, you’ve come at the perfect time. Let’s join forces to deal with these nuisances and share control of the earth vein,” Chu Lingxiao said eagerly, his eyes lighting up at the sight of her.
Li Chenyu, however, frowned in displeasure. “Since when were we close?” she asked coldly, leaving Chu Lingxiao momentarily awkward but surprisingly not angry—it was clear he had feelings for her.
A hearty laugh broke the tension as another figure appeared, a burly man with a beard and a massive blade slung over his shoulder.
“Huang Tian?” The crowd gasped in unison. It was none other than Huang Tian, the Blade God of the Ten Directions Sect.
As the earth vein gathered more powerful figures, Xiao Yang sat cross-legged within a spiritual spring, drawing in the earth vein’s spiritual energy to aid his cultivation. Using the endless energy around him, he was preparing to break through to the Divine Martial Realm.
Streams of visible spiritual light converged into his body, his internal energy surging. Thunderous roars echoed from within as his muscles and bones resonated in harmony.
It was time to ascend to the Divine Martial Realm!