Chapter 717: Crush

Li Pin, along with the powerful figures charging toward him, were all tier ten martial artists. Their only difference lay in subtle variations—whether they were Tier Ten Level One, Two, or Three.

However, such classifications were meaningless. At the same tier, with no real qualitative difference, the power Li Pin unleashed stood on a completely different level.

His mastery of the Perfect Realm let him wield his strength with flawless precision, controlling the battlefield as if it were an extension of himself.

The twenty or so Tier Ten Supreme Experts who rushed at him were nothing more than moving targets. Not a single strike managed to land.

Their attempt to surround him only led to chaos, as they kept getting in each other 's way, giving Li Pin one opportunity after another.

Every punch left a Tier Ten Supreme Expert severely wounded. Every kick sent another flying.

The so-called Supreme Experts of the world were flung back just as fast as they had charged in.

And Li Pin held nothing back. Those he blasted away, like the King of the Sun, Hellis, and Jin Long, had little hope of survival.

The sight filled the remaining Supreme Experts with shock and rage.

The "Conqueror" of the Steel Empire turned to Rudolf and said, " His combat skills are on a level we can't even begin to fathom. No wonder he dares to dismiss us all. At this point, only your domain can suppress him. Without it, we have no hope of defeating him."

Rudolf gave a slight nod and stepped forward.

As a Tier Eleven Quasi-Legend, he had already mastered the power of a domain.

However, the moment his domain was unleashed, Li Pin didn't even flinch.

In this world, domains worked by disrupting an opponent's qi and blood circulation. Such interference was effective against opponents one or two tiers below, but against a Tier Ten Supreme Expert, its effects weren't as pronounced.

More importantly, the target he aimed to suppress was Li Pin, who had mastered the Perfect Realm. Even the inescapable Eternal Oblivion Force couldn't prevent a Perfect Realm user from flawlessly controlling and harnessing every ounce of their strength.

How could domain power compare to the Eternal Oblivion Force?

Under these circumstances, the domain that descended upon Li Pin might as well have been nonexistent.

As for the Supreme Experts... none could escape the fate of being either pulverized or blasted away. Not a single one could last even a single exchange against him.

The overwhelming display left those watching—Shou Zhen, Yuan Pan, and even the tier nine and tier ten experts who had yet to intervene—stunned.

The tier nine martial artists, already in disbelief, now showed fear in their eyes.

Even the Tier Ten Supreme Experts, including Shou Zhen, stood dumbfounded. "This...!"

They simply couldn't comprehend it.

Li Pin hadn't used any power beyond that of a Tier Ten Supreme Expert. Yet, despite facing an onslaught from over twenty of his peers and the interference of a Quasi-Legendary expert, he still swept through them with unstoppable force.

It defied everything they knew about the limits of tier ten.

From a distance, members of world-class organizations like the Celestial Mystery Tower, the Hunter Association, and the Domain Alliance watched in horror. "How... how can he be this strong?"

If this continued, the dozens of Supreme Experts from various nations would be wiped out by Li Pin alone.

Without hesitation, they made up their minds. "Retreat!"

The Supreme Experts turned and sprinted toward the foot of the mountain.

Just as they made their move, Mu Yunsheng, who had long prepared the Astral Formation, raised his hand. A formless ripple spread outward, enveloping the peak of Tiangong Summit.

The sunlight reflected off the snow grew more intense, and the surrounding environment blurred as though the glare had become too strong to see through.

However, everyone present was at least a Tier Nine martial artist. How could mere light cause such an illusion?

Those tier nine martial artists who had tried to leave first were the first to notice something was wrong. They were no longer moving in a straight line; instead, they found themselves unknowingly veering off course, walking in circles. Some were even about to return to their starting point.

The realization hit quickly. The martial artists at the edges of the battlefield began shouting in alarm, their voices tinged with panic.

"There's something off about this place... That's why they chose this mountain for the World's Top Martial Competition."

𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

"What is this? A ghostly maze? Or some kind of large-scale mental spirit secret art? But what kind of secret art could affect so many people, including the Spiritual Saints who've attained level ten mastery over their mental spirits!?"

"We're... trapped!?"

His voice wasn't loud, yet the unique force behind it carried his words across the entire mountain peak.

Every eye turned back to him.

"Li Pin...!"

"You—you're insane! Are you trying to make an enemy of the entire world!?"

"Li Pin, listen to me! I didn't come here alone. My elite forces are stationed at the foot of the mountain. Those were over a hundred tier seven martial artists! If anything happens to me, your nation, Xiya, will be buried with me!"

"There were dozens of us here. Even a Tier Twelve Legend would struggle to survive a siege from such a force. No matter how strong you are, you're still just a Supreme Expert like us. What gives you the audacity to boast so arrogantly? You're courting death!"

Mu Yunsheng, Fang Chunyang, and Xu Anping stood off to the side, recalling a saying about the gap between geniuses and ordinary people.

"Just another Supreme Expert..."

Sometimes... the difference between people was greater than the difference between humans and dogs. Right now, this situation couldn't have been a better example.

"No words can match the power of action," Li Pin said, spreading his arms. "Prove me wrong with your actions, and with your strength."

The remaining Supreme Experts glanced at the tier nine martial artists still trapped, then at their own perilous situation. If they didn't act now, Li Pin would take them down one by one.

Eventually, they made up their mind.

Murderous intent surged as they charged forward. "Kill!"

The Aurora Emperor let out a thunderous roar. "If you all lend me your strength, with the combined power of eighteen Supreme Experts, we can forge an unprecedented Grand Emperor Sword Technique!"

But that very shout struck a chord in Li Pin's mind.

His gaze snapped toward the Supreme Expert. "Aurora Emperor."

In an instant, he twisted his body, breaking free from the encirclement of three Supreme Experts. With a swift leap, he landed beside three divine swords that had been knocked away from the previous clash.

As he touched down, the impact sent the swords flying. In one fluid motion, he snatched two midair and hurled them in quick succession. Then, with a sharp kick to the hilt, he launched the third.

Whoosh! Whoosh! Whoosh!

The swords tore through the air.

Cries of alarm rang out from the dozen Tier Nine martial artists guarding the Aurora Emperor.

"Protect the Emperor!"

However... the three swords seemed to pierce through the fabric of fate itself.

The first was narrowly avoided as the Aurora Emperor surged forward at full speed. The second struck a Tier Nine martial artist who had leapt in to shield him. And the third...

With nothing left in its way, it pierced through space and drove straight into the Aurora Emperor's skull.

For a moment, it looked as though he had willingly thrown himself into the blade... as if seeking death.

"No!"

"Your Majesty!"

"Death before disgrace! Avenge the Emperor!"[1]

The nearby tier nine martial artists roared in fury and charged at Li Pin, who was already locked in combat with several Supreme Experts.

As they stormed forward, Mu Yunsheng stepped up. "Those Tier Ten Supreme Experts might be able to keep Sacred Child Li entertained for now. But you lot?"

He shot into the sky to intercept them. "What makes you think you're worthy of facing Sacred Child Li!?"

Like the Emperor's guards, he was also at the ninth tier. Yet the moment he joined the fight, he was like a tiger among sheep. Not one of the dozen tier nine martial artists could withstand even a single blow!

His overwhelming strength stunned even the Supreme Experts.

They realized that they might not have done any better than Mu Yunsheng had they been in his position.

In other words, Mu Yunsheng's strength was on par with theirs as Supreme Experts.

In fact, even among the many Supreme Experts, he could be considered among the very top.

A terrifying thought crossed their minds.

Could it be that those from the Twin Moon Domain... fought at a level one or two tiers above their actual rank!?

And behind Li Pin... several other tier nine martial artists stood, each as formidable as Mu Yunsheng.

***

Half an hour later, the battle atop Tiangong Summit had ended.

Shi Keqing quickly stepped forward, handing Li Pin a towel to wipe the blood from his hands.

Aside from a handful of Supreme Experts with relatively good reputations, not a single Tier Ten Supreme Expert remained alive.

Even the tier nine martial artists had suffered heavy losses. The few who survived stood frozen, staring at the corpses surrounding Li Pin, their faces pale with terror, as if trapped in a nightmare.

"It's over," Fang Chunyang remarked, as if it were only natural.

Yuan Pan and Shou Zhen stared at the lone figure standing amidst the countless fallen warriors, their perception of the world shaken.

"So powerful..."

"He's a fellow Supreme Expert like us... How can he be this strong!?"

Shou Zhen was affected the most. At this moment, he felt nothing but relief that, during his first encounter with Li Pin, he had chosen to cooperate instead of escalating the conflict.

Otherwise... he dared not imagine the fate that would have befallen Xiya.

1. A Chinese idiom that suggests when a ruler is disgraced or humiliated, their loyal subjects should be willing to die out of duty. ☜