NOVPUBChapter 814: Chapter 814: Sorry to Disappoint You!
Chapter 814: Chapter 814: Sorry to Disappoint You!
One of the Kunlun sect’s heavyweights, a middle-aged man, slowly climbed onto the battle platform.
On his face, a sinister expression appeared, unlike that of a human.
His appearance was actually ordinary, even somewhat dull. At first glance, he resembled a mere farmer, but his aura was incredibly terrifying. As soon as he stepped onto the battle platform, an air of disdain for all under heaven emitted from his being, sealing off the vast platform.
On his back, he carried an ancient sword, sheathed, yet the aura of its edge seemed capable of slicing through everything.
“Young man, your strength is quite remarkable, far surpassing that of the so-called top ten ancient martial families of Huaxia. However, opposing us, death is the only other possibility,” the middle-aged man said with an indifferent smile, one devoid of any human emotion. “You will never understand how great we are…”
‘Heh heh~~ The laughable sense of superiority of the Yin Tribe?’
Huang Xiaolong’s lips curved into a half-smile.
Based on the experience of killing one of the Yin Tribe last time, these seemingly human yet non-human, ghost-like non-ghost creatures actually exist in the form of “shadows.” In other words, even if their occupied flesh was destroyed, they would not be wiped out. The only weakness they have is their shadow!
Knowing the life gate of the Yin Tribe, Huang Xiaolong could fight much more easily, but for the moment, he did not want to expose their true identities. He planned to have a good time playing with them.
In the end, he would at least need to capture one of the Yin Tribe alive to force out their origins.
The middle-aged man continued, “Xuanyuan Ba is a man who holds grudges. Now that you have angered him, he will definitely kill you, scattering your soul and spirit. Not only will you die, but your family and anyone associated with you will be completely annihilated. However, I can give you a chance. Your strength has earned you this opportunity. Kneel down, submit to us, serve us. Let me tell you the truth, the entire world will bow at our feet. If you become a believer now, you will rise to great heights in the future. This is an opportunity, so cherish it well.”
“Hahahaha~~~” Huang Xiaolong burst into laughter. “I have only one choice, and that is to completely annihilate you, reducing you to ashes.”
“Hmph! Since you refuse to recognize your predicament, I shall personally torment and kill you!” The middle-aged man’s eyes flashed with a ghastly and furiously sinister expression as he slowly raised his right hand and gripped the hilt of the ancient sword behind him.
With this simple action, the middle-aged man was suddenly surrounded by extremely sharp Sword Qi, making him seem like a towering sword ready to pierce the heavens!
Clang~~~~
The middle-aged man began to unsheathe the sword!
In the process of drawing the sword, the fierce Sword Qi climbed at a terrifying speed!
At that moment, the opponent Huang Xiaolong faced no longer seemed to be a martial artist, but a Sword Immortal!
On the viewing platform, members of the ancient martial families felt their skin being sliced by the invisible Sword Qi, experiencing a sensation that was numb, cold, and painful!
Everyone held their breath!
This time, Huang Xiaolong’s opponent was truly a titan!
He was a successor of the ancient Kunlun sect, cultivating the complete ancient Kunlun martial techniques, like a dragon hidden from the world. Once he made a move, it would be earth-shattering!
Such a person was powerful, mysterious, unusual, akin to legend.
At this moment, Huang Xiaolong seemed to be challenging a legendary existence!
According to various legends, the main inheritance of the Kunlun sect was Swordsmanship. Seeing the middle-aged man draw his sword only confirmed this belief!
The people from the ancient martial families, obsessed with the martial path, were all anxious and eager to see the extent of the Kunlun sect’s Swordsmanship, how formidable and magical it was!
However, Huang Xiaolong harbored a smile, immovable.
Under the impact of the middle-aged man’s fearsome sword momentum, Huang Xiaolong’s clothes rustled, his hair fluttered, but his eyes remained steady, calm, neither servile nor arrogant, neither rash nor complacent, unperturbed by honor or disgrace.
Clang~~~~~
Finally, the middle-aged man drew out the sword completely, and as a result, his aura climbed to its peak. His body shook, and even more terrifying True Qi burst forth, enveloping all directions!
Boom! Boom! Boom! Boom!
Paths of True Qi shimmered like fragments of gemstones—luminous and crystallized—with a total of 412 paths of True Qi!
This level of True Qi cultivation almost brought the ancient martial families spectating to their knees, in deep worship! It was an unattainable height, a realm of its own!
Perhaps, only the warriors of ancient times, with the aid of five-patterned elixirs, could potentially reach such a state!
“Young man, listen well—I am going to kill you with a sword technique from the lost arts of Kunlun, known as ‘Kunlun’s Thirteen Swords.’ This technique has not been seen in the world for over a thousand years. Dying by this sword technique is an honor you should be grateful for!” the middle-aged man said proudly.
Having said that, the middle-aged man was already attacking Huang Xiaolong with his sword!
Whoosh~~ Whoosh~~ Whoosh~~ Whoosh~~~
The ancient sword in the hands of the middle-aged man transformed into countless sword shadows, like an illusory dream. In an instant, these shadows filled the entire battle platform—endless and inexhaustible. Not to mention Huang Xiaolong, even the spectators who were far away felt their hearts palpitate with fear.
The ancient sword displayed myriad changes in the blink of an eye—chopping, slashing, shearing, stabbing, drilling, spinning… Dozens of techniques merged seamlessly, overwhelming the skies and enveloping Huang Xiaolong!
In the hands of the middle-aged man, the sword had become a living entity!
“Ah~~ Son-in-law, be careful!” Ying Xiao from the Ying Family encampment shouted in alarm. Such swordsmanship was beyond belief. Just one look, and he knew it was far more formidable than the ancestral swordsmanship of the Ying Family.
Many fixated on the way of the sword were utterly captivated.
“How can there be such a masterful sword technique in the world… Is this the swordsmanship of the Kunlun sect? Young Master Huang Xiaolong, you must be careful!” Feng Hanyan clasped her hands together, almost praying for Huang Xiaolong.
Sun Wei, Xia Ying, Mengqi, and Chuxia all held each other’s hands, with nervous sweat seeping into their palms. This time, Huang Xiaolong’s opponent was indeed too powerful!
Facing the first move of the middle-aged man’s sword technique, Huang Xiaolong’s figure flickered ghostly a few times, like a fleeting light, an elusive shadow, narrowly avoiding all the deadly moves in the man’s sword technique.
‘Not bad… Exciting! This guy’s swordsmanship has very few openings, truly a master inheritor of the Kunlun lineage…’ Huang Xiaolong’s eyes lit up, his fighting spirit erupting even more wildly!
Even though he was fighting against nine top-tier young masters just moments ago, Huang Xiaolong’s fighting spirit hadn’t been this intense, for his opponents were too weak. But now, facing this adversary from the Yin Tribe, he was spurred to unleash boundless fighting spirit.
“Dawnlight!”
The middle-aged man roared fiercely, and from his ancient sword extended a sword beam several meters long. The sword beam shone golden like the first light of dawn, hence the name “Dawnlight,” an ultimate killing move of ‘Kunlun’s Thirteen Swords’!
Dawnlight nearly spanned the entire battle platform. The air it touched was shredded, creating a vacuum that drastically increased the speed of the sword light, almost like teleportation, slashing towards Huang Xiaolong.
“Actually, I quite like swordsmanship too… The strongest legacy of the Kunlun sect is their sword technique, right? Then let me show you mine!” Huang Xiaolong grinned, and as the last word fell, the air around him began to hum and vibrate. A burst of Sword Qi exploded from within him, piercing through a vast expanse of the void, tearing apart a large piece of Dawnlight. The entire battle platform trembled, unable to bear the load!
Sword Qi swirled around Huang Xiaolong, turning his gaze as sharp as the sword light, piercing to the core!
“What? You… you’ve also cultivated a complete ancient sword technique?” the middle-aged man blurted out in shock.
“There are endless sword techniques in the world—it’s not possible that only the Kunlun sect holds the monopoly of excellence,” Huang Xiaolong said with a smile.
There was a stir of amazement among the spectators on the platform.
The Kunlun sect was revered for its sword techniques, yet Huang Xiaolong’s swordsmanship was by no means inferior to this heir of the Kunlun sect!
Feng Hanyan covered her mouth with her hands, barely containing a scream of excitement.
Yan Pianpian clenched her fists tightly, her eyes filled with adoration and enchantment, ‘He really is that powerful, just like when he destroyed the Gao Family in Binhai, with endless methods, unfathomable, invincible!’
Xuanyuan Ba and the other members of the Yin Tribe had dark expressions on their faces.
“Merely a flashy trick, die!” the middle-aged man bellowed, his ancient sword quivering and vibrating. Sword lights stabbed towards Huang Xiaolong, each carrying the tone of death, a plaintive melody.
It was as if a death march had begun to play.
Huang Xiaolong reached out with his right hand and condensed a sword out of the air, slashing out with it as well.
A Sword from the West!
Light Freezes the Nine Provinces!
No one could describe the stunning beauty of Huang Xiaolong’s sword strike!
It seemed no longer a sword move of this world!
If one must describe it, then Huang Xiaolong’s sword was flawless, unsullied, and otherworldly!
The invincible sword destroyed the middle-aged man’s cultivated sword momentum, Sword Qi, and sword light, shattering them all!
Moreover, this sword was fast, exceedingly fast! So fast that it seized the soul!
“No!” the middle-aged man finally let out a scream of terror!
He wanted to retreat, but it was already too late!
Pu~~~!
A brilliant spray of blood blossomed above the middle-aged man’s throat!
All the sword lights and Sword Qi on the entire battlefield abruptly dissipated.
Huang Xiaolong stood proudly with his sword, ten steps away from the middle-aged man.
Drip~~ Drip~~ Drip~~
From the tip of the “air sword” in Huang Xiaolong’s hand, drops of blood fell to the ground, blooming into a bundle of enchanting flowers.
Clang~~~
The ancient sword in the middle-aged man’s hand fell to the ground; he covered his throat desperately with both hands, and the bright red blood continuously seeped through his fingers.
The middle-aged man was unsteady, as if intoxicated, staggering and swaying. With a sinister and venomous glare, he looked at Huang Xiaolong, “You… you… you…”
This battle, Huang Xiaolong had won!
It was as if a legendary master, an heir of the Kunlun faction, had been defeated! Not only defeated but also bound to die!
Above the spectator platform, everyone watched Huang Xiaolong with disbelief.
Too formidable! Too overbearing! Truly, like slaying both gods and Buddhas in his path!
“Humph!” Xuanyuan Ba snorted coldly, his face briefly crossing with murderous intent before returning to calmness, muttering, “So be it, to lose the body that was cultivated for so many years, but, in turn, I can possess an even better body. This is not too bad…”
On the battlefield, the middle-aged man’s hands were completely covered in blood, yet, he actually laughed!
He laughed merrily, “Hihihi~~ Hihihi~~ Well done, very well done. I don’t know how you’ve cultivated your martial arts. I suspect you must have encountered many adventures, right? But now, all that you are will be mine! You think you can actually defeat me? Kill me? Hahaha~~ In reality, we nobles… cannot be killed! We are immortal!”
No sooner had his words fallen than with a loud bang, the middle-aged man dropped dead, his body hitting the floor.
But his shadow, like an eerie specter, floated towards Huang Xiaolong!
This shadow, filled with evil energy, barely wriggled on the ground and already darted in front of Huang Xiaolong, seemingly set to possess him!
Upon seeing this, Ma Chuxia on the spectator platform was the first to cry out. “It… it… it’s the Yin Tribe! So, these so-called heirs of the Kunlun faction are… are… the fearsome Yin Tribe!”
In an instant, Xuanyuan Ba and the other members of the Yin Tribe all smiled knowingly.
It was over.
Everything was over.
Even if Huang Xiaolong was strong, there was no chance of his survival now.
The most terrifying aspect of being part of the Yin Tribe was not their profound cultivation in the martial Dao or formidable martial skills, but the innate nature of the Yin Tribe itself!
Shadows!
As long as their shadows were not destroyed, they were immortal!
Moreover, with Huang Xiaolong so powerful, it would serve only to clothe the Yin Tribe in finer robes!
Once this member of the Yin Tribe possessed Huang Xiaolong, then Huang Xiaolong would become the Yin, and the Yin would become Huang Xiaolong!
On the battlefield, a corners of Huang Xiaolong’s mouth twitched up into a mocking smile. Just as the shadow was about to scuttle onto his body, Huang Xiaolong retreated half a step as fast as lightning and stamped down with his foot!
Boom~~~!!!!
This stomp landed directly onto the shadow!
The shadow struggled fiercely, writhed, and emitted shrill noises!
“What… what’s that sound? So eerie, so terrifying…” Many martial artists on the spectator platform were perplexed.
“What?!”
Xuanyuan Ba and the other Yin Tribe members’ smiles solidified completely on their faces, all of them standing up, looking at Huang Xiaolong with incredulous, horrified eyes.
Finally, on the previously unruffled and king-like face of Xuanyuan Ba, there emerged a hint of wariness!
Huang Xiaolong, with his foot pressing down on the shadow, looked up and smiled at Xuanyuan Ba. “Sorry to disappoint you.”
“You… you…” Xuanyuan Ba was incoherent. “You… you…”
“Hahaha~~ What’s the matter, feel put out?” Huang Xiaolong shrugged lightly. “Actually, I was planning on joining you in this act a bit longer, but I never expected your comrade here to seek death and try to possess me… Well, then I had no choice but to reveal your identities ahead of time.”
“Xuanyuan Ba? Hm, the real Xuanyuan Ba died a long time ago.” Huang Xiaolong looked playfully at Xuanyuan Ba.
Xuanyuan Ba’s eye muscles twitched uncontrollably. “Who are you? Who are you really? Speak up! Who exactly are you? Why do you… why do you know… know our identity!”
“You little bastard, what nonsense are you spouting? My son, Xuanyuan Ba, is the Crown Prince of ancient martial arts, unmatched in the world! How dare you curse him!” Xuanyuan Zhou shouted ferociously.
Huang Xiaolong paid no attention to Xuanyuan Zhou, instead keeping his amused gaze on Xuanyuan Ba. “Hm~~ Right, I suddenly understand now. Why you wanted to marry Yan Pianpian as your wife—it’s not because she’s the prettiest among the daughters of the ten ancient martial families, nor because she is outstandingly beautiful, and her martial talent is quite ordinary. You chose her to be your wife because her constitution is very special, isn’t it? It is her body that can give birth to the next generation of the Yin Tribe, right?”
Xuanyuan Ba’s complexion became extremely unsightly. “You know too much! Release my comrade right now!”
“Do you think that’s possible?” Huang Xiaolong laughed mischievously, then, his palm lashed out!
Boom~~~!!!!
The violent palm force directly pierced through the heart of the shadow beneath his feet!
“Ah~~~~~~~!!!!!”
A blood-curdling scream echoed as the shadow was utterly obliterated, reduced to ash.
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