Chapter 236: The Initial Display of the Seal
Chapter 236: The Initial Display of the Seal
Cheng Lingyu’s voice resounded across the universe, shaking time and space with earth-shaking might.
At this moment, he pushed himself to the limit, activating the Seven Layers Gathering Formation—a feat he couldn’t achieve before but now barely managed.
Spiritual Light swirled around him as the formation appeared, warping the surroundings. Countless forces surged toward Cheng Lingyu as he borrowed power from all things to resist the deadly strike.
The Nine Calamities Thunderstorm, a fearsome attack formation from the Fourth Layer of the Heavenly Spirit Diagram, required the power of all things to activate.
Bolts of thunder calamity light spiraled in the void. Lightning merged with raging winds, darkening the sky as they engulfed the area.
Thunderclouds flickered, and lightning intertwined with gales, forming electric wind dragons that rapidly closed in around Cheng Lingyu.
Instantly, 108 thick lightning bolts fused into a colossal light beam, morphing into a thunder dragon that clashed violently with the giant hand.
The power of lightning, one of the world’s most terrifying strengths, collided with the Seven Killing Power on the hand, tearing through each other.
The magic knife hid in the void, avoiding the thunder calamity light.
The giant hand trembled as four of its seven killing powers shattered under the lightning’s assault.
The Nine Calamities Thunderstorm unleashed nine strikes, halting the hand’s descent and destroying four killing powers, leaving only two.
Yet the hand remained menacing, relentlessly reaching for Cheng Lingyu.
His face grim, Cheng Lingyu summoned the magic knife again, enduring repeated blows but holding firm.
Nie Jiaolong cried out, “Dodge! Don’t face it head-on!”
Though fleeing was logical, Cheng Lingyu stood his ground.
As the hand neared, he launched his fourth counterattack. His left palm rose, revealing the Fang Tian Bao Yin for the first time. The chaotic time and space froze instantly.
The tiny Fang Tian Bao Yin expanded into a square mass like a great mountain, hovering mid-air and aweing the heavens.
All six sides of the seal glowed, representing every direction—dominating the universe and spreading terror.
The giant hand slammed onto the Fang Tian Bao Yin but recoiled violently, marking the first turnaround!
The impact tore the void, creating flickering spatial cracks and faint beastly roars.
Cheng Lingyu leaped onto the seal, flames engulfing him as he channeled the Burning Sky Technique to control it.
The seal’s sky-facing side now bore the Burning Sky Fire Seal—a intricate spiritual diagram radiating divine might. Guided by Cheng Lingyu’s technique, it absorbed heaven and earth’s power, unleashing terrifying waves.
The giant hand struck again, relentless.
Cheng Lingyu stood atop the seal, the Nine Nether King Sparrow materializing behind him. Merging all his skills, he opened the Ten Cave Heavens and activated the Seven Layers Gathering Formation, pushing his aura to its peak!
Below, spectators gaped at the unrecognizable square object.
“This boy defies the heavens! He’s… unbelievable!”
“What magical artifact is that? I’ve never seen such a thing!”
“If he grows stronger, he’ll be unstoppable. Best not cross him!”
Nie Jiaolong, torn between shock and relief, watched with lingering worry.
Tian Feng cheered, “Lou Ri City won’t be bullied!”
Hu Yuer whispered, “He’s full of surprises. What *is* that?”
Clearly, Hu Yuer didn’t recognize Fang Tian Bao Yin either.
Mid-air, the giant hand descended rapidly, its divine might tearing through the sky.
Cheng Lingyu channeled the Burning Sky Technique. The Nine Nether King Sparrow behind him soared upward with six wings spread wide, merging Nine Nether Flame, True Fire of Burning Sky, and Black Desire Soul Devouring Flame into one devastating strike against the giant hand.
Burning Sky flames consumed everything, coiling around the massive palm to incinerate the last remnants of evil energy.
Though the hand’s power spanned the heavens and could crush mountains, it couldn’t overcome Fang Tian Bao Yin. The surging flames repelled it violently.
Rebuffed again, the giant hand’s divine might weakened visibly. After Cheng Lingyu’s relentless counterattacks, half the Seven Killing Death Palm’s power within it had dissipated.
Though still formidable, the remaining energy could no longer kill Cheng Lingyu.
The young warrior soared skyward, drawing power from all directions to combine with Fang Tian Bao Yin for his counterattack.
His magic knife materialized, blade slicing through air to clash with the giant hand – now meeting equal force.
Flames devoured the sky as evil energy dispersed.
With all Seven Killing Power eradicated from the hand, its might dropped by two-thirds.
Cheng Lingyu pressed his advantage, shattering the giant hand and nullifying the Divine Martial Sect disciples’ life-draining ultimate attack.
Mid-air, the crumbling hand turned to ash under Burning Sky flames. The yellow talisman emerged only to crack apart with a snap.
As battle concluded, Cheng Lingyu stored Fang Tian Bao Yin and magic knife. He hovered proudly above a swirling vortex of flames and primal energy that warped the sky itself.
Countless lights converged toward him, air currents howling as the vortex devoured everything.
Silence gripped the battlefield. All eyes watched the hovering figure with mixed awe – admiration and envy warring with fear and jealousy.
Hu Yuer’s eyes sparkled, lips curving in a bewitching smile.
Nie Jiaolong stared transfixed, her heart utterly claimed.
Tian Feng trembled with excitement – these days with Cheng Lingyu had become the most thrilling of his life.
Through graceful indifference and captivating ruthlessness, Cheng Lingyu radiated charisma that enthralled women and drove men to frenzied worship or bitter envy.
Hovering in void, Cheng Lingyu’s body rapidly healed. Most absorbed energy flowed into the mysterious space, swallowed by the six-star pyramid.
Relaxing into cosmic unity, strange understanding blossomed within him – profound insights gained through battle.
On ground, Shanhua Alliance cultivators began discreet retreats.
Jiu Yang Sacred Palace disciples wore stormy expressions. As supreme leaders among Three Saints and Four Peerless forces, being upstaged by last-ranked Lou Ri City stung deeply.
For millennia their sect had reigned supreme, breeding unshakable pride. Now Cheng Lingyu’s rise planted seeds of doubt and unease.
When spectators finally stirred, praises erupted like floodwaters:
“A miracle! The ‘unbreakable’ Seven Killing Death Palm defeated!”
“New heroes emerge each era. Absence before doesn’t mean impossibility now!”
Nie Jiaolong and Tian Feng glowed with shared triumph.
This glory was hard-won through Cheng Lingyu’s fists and will. Earlier doubters now fawned with sickening fervor, though sweet words remained pleasant.
Emerging from meditation, Cheng Lingyu landed beside his companions.
“Time to advance.”
He ignored the cheers, face calmly composed.
Nie Jiaolong seized his hand, eyes shining. “You were incredible!”
Tian Feng thumped his shoulder. “We’re proud to follow you!”
Without speaking, Cheng Lingyu grasped both and leapt across the invisible boundary toward inner regions.
Hu Yuer’s lips parted then closed. Moments later, her group followed. Jiu Yang Sacred Palace disciples trailed after, then other cultivators.
…
At ancient ruin’s entrance, Three Saints and Four Peerless delegates and Tianyang Empire experts monitored developments. Messengers occasionally emerged from the small world housing four thousand disciples.
Early days brought routine reports – minor discoveries from various sects. Most notable was the Cangling Blood Wing Bird chase, its wings bearing Void Great Palm secrets still unclaimed.
Then came increasing reports of Divine Martial Sect hunting Lou Ri City disciples.
Divine Martial Sect’s Tianye Spirit Master feigned ignorance, clearly enjoying Lou Ri City’s plight. Trapped outside the ruins, Lou Ri City’s leaders could only seethe silently – their disciples outmatched within.