Chapter 2245 The Brilliance of Xi

Breaking into the Thousand Dragon Dao Palace was an unthinkable act for the countless beings of the True Dragon World.

Thus, upon hearing Lin Xun’s words, Dragon Emperor Ruoxu and the others burst into laughter.

They had to admit that Lin Xun’s ability to infiltrate the world of the Dragon Palace and reach the Thousand Dragon Dao Palace despite the layers of powerful defenses was nothing short of extraordinary. It was proof of his unparalleled strength.

However, this did not mean he could force his way into the Thousand Dragon Dao Palace.

“Allow me to first greet this arrogant supreme Emperor.” Suddenly, Dragon Emperor Astral Fiend stepped forward. His aged face twisted with cold intent and though his frame appeared thin, the terrifying might of a seventh realm Emperor erupted from him.

He was no ordinary seventh realm Emperor, his power was far superior to others of the same stage!

“Little one, a dragon has its reverse scales. Touch it, and you die. You...have committed an unforgivable crime.” His voice was icy and as he spoke, he thrust his palm forward.

A colossal azure dragon claw appeared in midair, its surface covered in dragon scales that shimmered with a mysterious luster. Dense dao law powers, thick as divine chains, coiled around it.

The moment the claw stretched out, the world within eight thousand feet trembled and collapsed!

From afar, it looked like the hand of heaven stretching into the mortal world!

Lin Xun’s dark eyes remained cold as he stood still motionless, but in that instant, his mind stirred.

Buzz!

A formless yet razor-sharp streak of sword qi erupted from him, humming wildly in the void. The power of heaven and earth surged like a raging storm, pouring into the sword and infusing it with boundless might!

Boom!

The sword qi engulfed the heavens and earths. The sword intent was sharp and overwhelming, piercing straight into the soul.

It was a killing intent as resolute as Lin Xun’s state of mind at this moment. Even if he had to step into the heart of the dragon’s den, he would carve a path forward and tear down all obstacles in the way.

The way of the sword heart!

The dao heart is like a sword, and the sword is like my heart. Under one sword, all worldly affairs become nothing!

Crack!

The moment the sword qi made contact, the azure dragon claw shattered like fragile glass. As the streak of sword qi slashed through the air, the fabric of this world was torn apart, leaving behind a massive rift that stretched seemingly endlessly into the distance.

At the edge of the rift stood Astral Fiend Dragon Emperor.

He moved to evade, but the sword, brimming with unstoppable determination and power, had already descended upon him, leaving him no choice but to face it head-on.

“Open!” he roared.

A dragon’s cry echoed through the nine heavens as he seemed to transform into an ancient azure dragon, its massive form twisting through the void, transcending the bounds of time. Coiling in midair, his colossal body radiated billions strands of azure divine light in an attempt to obliterate the descending sword.

However, he severely underestimated the power of Lin Xun’s sword. More importantly, he failed to realize that Lin Xun had no intention of dragging out the battle. From the very beginning, he was determined to end the battle swiftly!

Rumble!

The universe rumbled, and the sun and moon dimmed.

Lin Xun’s sword qi tore through Astral Fiend Dragon Emperor’s defenses, shattering them inch by inch. It erupted with an endless rain of divine light, each explosion booming like rolling thunder.

In the end, Astral Fiend Dragon Emperor let out a furious and bitter roar. His body, unable to withstand the overwhelming force, was sent hurtling through the air with long, ghastly sword wounds. The terrifying sword qi had invaded his body, causing severe damage to his internal organs!

With a deafening crash, he slammed into the ground in front of Thousand Dragon Dao Palace. Blood gushed from his mouth and nostrils, his face deathly pale, and he was barely clinging to life.

A single sword strike had dealt a serious blow to a seventh realm Emperor of the True Dragon Clan!

Old antiques like Dragon Emperor Ruoxu, Wind Obscuring Dragon Emperor, Blood Storm Dragon Emperor and Serene Sea Dragon Emperor all narrowed their eyes in shock, struggling to comprehend what had just happened.

As members of the True Dragon Lineage, their talents, foundations, and strength far surpassed those of others at the same cultivation stage. Although Astral Fiend Dragon Emperor had never set foot on the Supreme Path, he was still far superior to most seventh realm Emperors.

Yet now, he had been defeated by a second realm supreme Emperor and critically wounded by a single sword strike, almost losing his life!

This was undeniably terrifying.

At the same time, Lin Xun couldn’t help but feel a hint of surprise. After breaking through to the second realm Emperor Stage, he was able to effortlessly take down a seventh realm Emperor. Yet, despite delivering a devastating blow, Astral Fiend Dragon Emperor had only been severely injured and not truly dead.

This highlighted the immense strength of the True Dragon Clan, one of the Four Great Primordial Clans, and their unparalleled inherent advantages.

Thinking of this, Lin Xun swung his sword again, his movements as swift and decisive as ever.

Shua!

Sword qi surged out, brilliant and dazzling, but what was most terrifying was its speed, which was so fast that it was unimaginable, reaching a level that could astonish even time itself.

The sword seemed capable of chasing the stars and moon, breaking through the confines of time and cutting across the fabric of eternity!

This sword was called Momentary Dao-Slashing Sword!

It was an unparalleled sword art passed down from Jun Huan. The essence of this art lay in one word ‘speed,’ so fast that it transcended time itself!

“Bastard!” Dragon Emperor Ruoxu was the first to react. He teleported through the void to come to the rescue. He stretched out his hand, drawing a massive circle of light in the air.

Pu!

With a swift swipe of the sword, Astral Fiend Dragon Emperor’s head was severed. However, before it could fall, the halo of light drawn by Dragon Emperor Ruoxu enveloped the head and pressed it back onto Astral Fiend Dragon Emperor’s neck.

Seeing this Dragon Emperor Ruoxu couldn’t help but break out in a cold sweat. If he hadn’t acted quick, the terrifying power contained within the sword alone would have shattered Astral Fiend Dragon Emperor’s head and obliterated his primordial spirit!

He dared not waste a moment and immediately began treating Astral Fiend Dragon Emperor’s injuries.

Meanwhile, the other three Dragon Emperors, Wind Obscuring, Bloodstorm, and Serene Sea, attacked without hesitation, determined to end Lin Xun once and for all.

“You brought this upon yourself.”

Wind Obscuring Dragon Emperor stood while clad in silver armor, his unmatched murderous aura surging like a tide. As he chanted ancient dao sounds, a blood-colored flying sword whizzed out, sweeping up a crimson rain of light that cascaded from the heavens, dyeing the sky an ominous red shade.

“Rise!” Bloodstorm Dragon Emperor’s slender and graceful figure flickered across the sky, appearing and disappearing like an illusion. Between her fair, slender fingers, a fiery red jade furnace quietly emerged. An intricate dragon totem surfaced on its body, and the divine flames spewing from it burned with such intensity that they seemed capable of incinerating the heavens and earth.

Clang!

Serene Sea Dragon Emperor’s blood-red hair whipped around his face as he gripped a golden trident. With a flick of his wrist, a terrifying murderous aura surged from the weapon like a flood bursting through a dam, distorting the heavens and earth.

Two eighth realm Emperors and one seventh realm Emperor were a truly terrifying combination. At least, this was the first time Lin Xun had faced such a coordinated assault since stepping into the second realm Emperor Stage.

Rumble!

Heaven and earth were thrown into chaos, the void trembled violently, and in front of the Thousand Dragon Dao Palace, deafening dao sounds echoed endlessly. Blinding divine light illuminated the surroundings as countless astonishing visions filled the space, drowning everything in their brilliance.

Had a battle of this scale erupted in the outside world, countless mountains and cities would have been reduced to dust.

Fortunately, the Thousand Dragon Dao Palace was protected by countless ancient restriction forces, which continuously neutralized and offset the devastating aftermath of the clash between Emperors.

Lin Xun had no intention of fighting to the death. He came to find Ao Huanhai and force him to reveal the whereabouts of Zhao Jingxuan. How would he waste his time and energy in this battle?

Then, a dreamy and ethereal figure suddenly emerged. In her fair and delicate hands, she wielded the Dao Skyless Spear as she charged fearlessly into the battlefield!

Xi!

She was one of Lin Xun’s strongest trump cards.

Just how terrifying was her strength? The scenes that followed left even Lin Xun stunned.

As Xi stepped forward, a cascade of light and law power intertwined and with a light motion, the Dao Skyless Spear made a sharp jab through the air.

Clang!

With a deafening explosion, the golden trident in Serene Sea Dragon Emperor’s hand was shattered in an instant. Amidst the storm of light, the cold, terrifying tip of the spear plunged into his throat with unstoppable force.

Then, a swift slash followed!

Serene Sea Dragon Emperor, a seventh realm Emperor, had his throat pierced by Xi’s spear and his body cleaved in two. Blood erupted like a torrential downpour.

“Serene Sea Dragon Emperor!” The two Dragon Emperors, Wind Obscuring and Bloodstorm were left stunned, their eyes wide with disbelief. They couldn’t fathom what had just happened.

In the blink of an eye, Serene Sea Dragon Emperor was killed?

Who would believe it?

Even Lin Xun couldn’t help but gasp in amazement. Xi’s power was incredible, capable of crushing everything in her path. She had effortlessly slain a seventh realm Emperor with ease.

It was easy to imagine that Xi’s strength had transformed after years of training within the Omega Secret-Realm, reaching an unimaginable level.

Looking back, it made perfect sense. She was the one who had fiercely fought against the purple-clad woman called Yanxing, the one who had contended against the taboo law power in the Ancient Wasteland Domain, and the one who was addressed as elder by Xuan Shangchen, the head of the Xuan Clan.

How could she be anything less than extraordinary?

Xi seemed oblivious to everything around her, her expression cold and indifferent. With a swift motion, she swung the Dao Skyless Spear again, and in a flash, she charged toward Bloodstorm Dragon Emperor.

Buzz!

Bloodstorm Dragon Emperor unhesitatingly channeled all her power into the fiery red jade furnace, pushing it to its utmost limit. The furnace emitted a strange, reverberating roar as a torrent of fire law power erupted, filling the air with scorching heat.

The entire world seemed to be engulfed in flames, turning a deep, fiery red. Rocks, plants, and even the earth melted into liquid, creating a terrifying and strange scene.

What kind of being was Xi? As she swung the Dao Skyless Spear, countless afterimages of the spear filled the air, sweeping across the sky and earth. With a single strike, she dispersed the torrential rain of fire that had once filled the sky, as if it was nothing.

In an instant, she had already appeared before Bloodstorm Dragon Emperor, causing her soul to tremble in fear. Just as she attempted to evade—

Pu!

The Dao Skyless Spear sliced through her slender waist and a torrent of destructive force engulfed her severed body. In the blink of an eye, she was obliterated, leaving no trace of her existence, not even a wisp of her spirit!

Even an eighth realm Emperor was no match for Xi!

Blood rained down, dao light roared, and as Xi’s graceful and ethereal figure stood amidst the chaos, Lin Xun couldn’t help but gasp in astonishment.

What kind of terrifying cultivation would one need to achieve such a feat?

It was at this moment that Lin Xun suddenly remembered Big Yellow’s remark, spoken with both envy and awe, when he first met Xi:

“Fellow Daoist,

has your cultivation already reached that level

?”

At the time, Xi had glanced at Big Yellow and said,

“You are correct. I have crossed that threshold.”

Lin Xun couldn’t quite grasp what level of cultivation Xi had reached, but he knew that if even the arrogant Big Yellow, who dared to hunt and tear apart ninth realm Emperors, was awed by her strength, it had to be extraordinary!

At this moment, a deafening roar of unrestrained fury echoed across the battlefield. It was Dragon Emperor Ruoxu’s voice, like thunder raging in the sky

It was clear that the deaths of two Dragon Emperors, Serene Sea and Bloodstorm, had deeply enraged Dragon Emperor Ruoxu, especially after he had previously intervened to save Astral Fiend Dragon Emperor.