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Chapter 2293 The Disregarded Emperor Ancestor
This is bad!
Bai Lingzhen and the others turned ashen-faced. They had never imagined that the battlefield would shift so drastically in the blink of an eye.
With just a single sword strike, a youngster at the third realm Emperor Stage had slain an eighth realm Emperor. It was simply unbelievable!
Huang Cangtian and the others were equally shaken. They had long known of Lin Xun’s unparalleled talent in weapon forging, but they never expected his combat prowess to be just as terrifying.
The gap between the third realm Emperor Stage and the eighth realm Emperor Stage wasn’t a minor difference, but instead was like a vast chasm!
How had he managed such a feat?
Under the blood-red sunset, Lin Xun stood alone, his long black hair billowing in the wind. His presence was like an abyss, unfathomable and boundless, exuding the domineering power of a lone figure standing against thousands.
Clang!
A clear hum resonated through the battlefield as the dao sword returned to the cauldron hovering before Lin Xun. At that moment, the eyes of every old monster locked onto this life-bound Emperor weapon.
One glance was enough to leave them all stunned.
What kind of cauldron was this?
Dao light swirled like mist, vast and eternal, exuding an aura so profound it seemed capable of suppressing the heavens. Its presence alone was enough to make hearts tremble.
Simply hovering there, it radiated an unparalleled majesty like the sovereign of all Emperor weapons. Its power was grand and boundless, capable of shaking the past and present!
At that moment, many recalled the earthshaking visions that had appeared in the depths of the sky not long ago—the huge cauldron bathed in billions of rays of auspicious dao light and overpowering the starry sky!
So this was the treasure behind it all!
Realization dawned on everyone. The life-bound Emperor weapon Lin Xun had forged was the cause of all those strange phenomenons.
A wave of greed flickered through the eyes of the old antiques from the White Tiger and Black Tortoise Clan.
A supreme artifact like that could stand unrivaled throughout history!
“What a treasure...”
Bai Lingzhen’s gaze burned with terrifying intensity, his expression turning cold. “I can tell that it was this weapon that granted you such power. But does someone like you truly deserve to wield it?”
His voice turned icy as he gave his command, “Third Grand Elder, seize him. Remember, keep him alive. This Lin Daoyuan is an exceptional master of weapon forging.”
The moment his voice fell, a man in blue, who had been locked in battle with an old antique from the Celestial Phoenix Lineage, suddenly withdrew.
Throwing his head back, he let out a booming laugh, “An exceptional master of weapon forging, you say? It just so happens that our White Tiger Lineage is lacking one!”
His voice rumbled like thunder as the mighty aura of an Emperor Ancestor swept across the battlefield, boundless and terrifying.
Boom!
Before anyone could react, the man in blue had already made his move. With a single grasp of his hand, a colossal palm materialized in the sky, blotting out the sun as it came crashing down toward Lin Xun, carrying a might capable of shattering all beneath it.
Xi, Big Yellow, and Xia Zhi, who were locked in fierce battle against a group of Emperor Ancestors, felt their pupils contract sharply.
Huang Cangtian and the others turned pale.
The strike of an Emperor Ancestor—how could it be anything but devastating?
Buzz!
However, the Limitless Abyss Sword Cauldron roared to life in front of Lin Xun, erupting with torrents of boundless dao light. Like a tidal wave, it surged forward, colliding head-on with the descending palm. A deafening explosion shook the heavens and earth. The impact sent divine radiance surging in all directions, tearing through the void and leaving a trail of destruction in its wake.
However, the most shocking thing had to be that the colossal palm unleashed by an Emperor Ancestor was completely neutralized by the Limitless Abyss Sword Cauldron!
Everyone turned their heads, shaken to the core.
The might of an Emperor Ancestor was enough to suppress all existences in the Emperor Stage. They stood at the pinnacle of the Emperor Dao, like true ‘towering giants’ who ruled supreme over the heavens.
Yet, a mere third realm Emperor had blocked an attack of an Emperor Ancestor with nothing but his life-bound Emperor weapon. It was unheard of.
Even the man in blue was stunned, his eyes flickering with disbelief.
In truth, what the Limitless Abyss Sword Cauldron had displayed earlier was the profound wonders of the Dao Flawless Armor—unparalleled defense, unshakable, and infinitely wondrous.
At this moment, Lin Xun’s blood and qi surged violently within him. He had to admit that the power of an Ancestor Emperor was truly terrifying, an insurmountable force.
It should be noted that he had already reached the perfect third realm Emperor Stage and wielded a formidable killing weapon like the Limitless Abyss Sword Cauldron. Even so, facing an Emperor Ancestor head-on, he still felt an unbearable pressure. It was evident just how extraordinary the Emperor Ancestor Stage truly was.
The title of ‘ancestor’ was like a vast chasm, a barrier that could not be overcome.
However, Lin Xun had never come here intending to clash with Emperor Ancestors in a direct confrontation.
“Old bastard, take this!”
With a long roar, Lin Xun unleashed the Limitless Abyss Sword Cauldron. A boundless torrent of sword qi shot forth, executing the sword inheritance of Sword Exalt Zhukong.
Shua!
The sword qi flashed–Three Inches of Eternal Silence!
When this sword sutra was wielded through the Limitless Abyss Sword Cauldron, its power doubled, amplified by the magical effects of the Dao Immeasurable Bottle.
“Hmph!”
The man in blue swung his huge hand, unleashing a surge of law power that swept the sword away like a tidal wave. “Little trash, do you think you’re worthy of challenging me? Surrender now!”
He soared into the sky, his robes billowing around him as he stretched out his five fingers, tearing the very fabric of the void. With a single motion, he reached for Lin Xun, releasing an unparalleled torrent of palm force that crashed toward him like an unstoppable tsunami.
Lin Xun’s dark eyes remained calm and indifferent as he unleashed the full force of his sword inheritances.
He drew upon Sword Exalt Zhukong’s sword techniques: The way of drawing the sword, the way of controlling the sword and the way of the sword heart.
He summoned the power of Taixuan Sword Scripture.
He executed the Momentary Dao-Slashing Sword.
He unleashed No Return.
Each sword inheritance had long been integrated into Lin Xun’s cultivation, and as he demonstrated and unleashed them to their fullest extent, they displayed a power unlike anything seen before.
In an instant, sword intent blazed, roaring across the universe, illuminating the nine heavens and flooding the world with its dazzling brilliance.
As an Emperor Ancestor, the man in blue was unafraid, but for a moment, he was restrained by the storm-like barrage of attacks. He could only continue to focus on neutralizing and dispelling them.
Each time he launched an attack, the Limitless Abyss Sword Cauldron obstructed him, preventing him from getting close to Lin Xun, let alone suppressing or capturing him.
“He...” Bai Lingzhen’s eyes widened in disbelief.
Not only him, but all the old monsters in battles nearby, whether friend or foe, were also equally astonished by the sight.
The man in blue felt humiliated and furious.
A high and mighty Emperor Ancestor failed to do anything against a mere third realm Emperor. If word of this spread, it would become a permanent stain on his reputation.
At this moment, Lin Xun flicked his sleeve and summoned the No-Nonsense Bow. I’ve been raising you for some time now, so it’s about time you show your abilities.
Boom!
A fierce, ominous aura radiated from the rough, bone-crafted bow. Weapon Spirit Wuque who had been dormant within the No-Nonsense Bow suddenly awakened, appearing as a gray-haired young man out of nowhere.
Wuque gripped the No-Nonsense Bow tightly with four divine arrows strapped to his back—Biluo, Moli, Jiguang and Pianyu. Its body radiated a fierce, menacing aura that was so tangible that it seemed to distort the air around him, making him appear like a god of archery that had descended upon the battlefield.
Many old antiques gasped sharply. What a ferocious aura!
“Go help Xia Zhi,” Lin Xun commanded.
Wuque’s gaze swept across the battlefield, quickly locking onto a distant scene. Thousands of miles away, Xia Zhi and Big Yellow were locked in a fierce struggle against three old monsters at the Emperor Ancestor Stage.
Without hesitation, he flashed forward, but before he even arrived, the Biluo Arrow had already left the bowstring.
Boom!
It felt as if the eternal void was being shredded as the arrow tore through space, leaving behind a sonic boom that reverberated like the wails of gods and demons.
Its sheer power was unparalleled, swift as lightning and unstoppable as crashing thunder.
At the same time, Lin Xun waved his sleeves, and the Broken Blade emerged. With Wuque, the two of them charged toward Xia Zhi and Big Yellow, radiating terrifying killing intent.
Broken Blade, you’ve already formed a weapon spirit. It’s time for you to fight independently. Don't disappoint me...
Boom!
The dull body of Broken Blade burst into a dazzling blaze of light. A wild, untamed aura surged forth, and deep within the weapon, a dormant figure awakened.
Shua!
In an instant, the Broken Blade transformed into a streak of light and shot into the battlefield.
Previously, despite Big Yellow and Xia Zhi working together, they had only barely managed to resist the relentless onslaught of the three Emperor Ancestors. Their situation had been precarious.
However, the arrival of Wuque and Broken Blade changed everything.
Wuque wielded the No-Nonsense Bow, carrying out long-range sniping from an incredible distance using the four divine arrows—Biluo, Moli, Jiguang and Pianyu. His attacks were swift, ruthless, and domineering. His mastery of archery had reached a shocking level.
The divine arrows shrieked through the air, instantly throwing the battlefield into chaos. Even with their immense power, the three Emperor Ancestors still found their rhythm disrupted.
Their faces twisted with fury.
Enraged, one of the Emperor Ancestors broke away from the battle, crossing the void in an instant to attack Wuque. Before he could reach him, the Broken Blade intercepted him.
Boom!
The Broken Blade unleashed a tempest of murderous energy, and with a single slash, the Emperor Ancestor’s expression shifted in shock and horror.
Seizing the moment, Big Yellow and Xia Zhi broke free from their disadvantageous situation and mounted a fierce counterattack.
This entire sequence of events unfolded in the blink of an eye, but it was clear to all that with the arrival of Wuque and the Broken Blade, the tide of battle had completely turned in Big Yellow’s and Xia Zhi’s favor.
However, this was just the beginning. As Lin Xun waved his sleeve, the Sword Case of Rebirth appeared before him.
Without needing a word from Lin Xun, Sword Spirit Yezi emerged and reassured calmly, “Don’t worry, Lin Xun. I will give it my all.”
Lin Xun nodded and pointed towards Huang Cangtian and the others in the distance, “Yezi, go assist them.”
“Understood!”
Before his voice even faded, Yezi’s figure had already vanished, racing toward the distant battlefield.
Seeing this, Lin Xun felt a wave of relief.
Over the years, as he continued to nourish them with various Emperor-grade weapons, Wuque, the spirit of the Broken Blade, and Yezi had refined the essence of those artifacts and underwent significant transformations.
Now, it was their time to shine!
Lin Xun’s gaze shifted to the battlefield on Xi’s side and his brow furrowed.
At that moment, Xi was locked in a fierce battle against five Emperor Ancestors. The fight was intense, and although there was no immediate danger, the situation didn’t appear promising.
“Little trash, how dare you disregard me!” echoed a furious roar through the air.
The man in blue, his face dark with veins bulging on his forehead, seemed to be consumed by rage.
In fact, his rage was so intense that it felt as though his lungs might rupture. As he battled Lin Xun, Lin Xun seemed to pay no attention to their fight and instead directed his attention to other battles, even sending reinforcements.
He saw it as disrespect to him, an Emperor Ancestor.
What infuriated the man in blue the most was that, despite his power as an Emperor Ancestor, no matter how fiercely he attacked, he had yet to shatter the sword cauldron shielding Lin Xun...
The insult was unbearable.
If this were to get out, he would become a laughingstock!
