Chapter 540 - 523: Suffocation
Jii Wanli froze for a moment, then a smile crept onto his face. ’What did they call this again?’
Capsizing in a gutter!
This was the price for Mingren’s arrogance. He had truly underestimated the world’s heroes.
Ji Rushan might not have been much to them, but that move of his had certainly sent a cold shiver down everyone’s spine. Who would have thought it could be used that way?
Ji Rushan’s advancement was undoubtedly a great boon. His move was a surprise attack, effective only once. Now that it had been revealed, no one would let themselves get trapped by his Life Artifact, even if it meant fighting to the death.
The surging chimes of the bell had truly been his death knell.
’Mingren was too careless,’ Lin Jinghao thought, also dumbstruck. ’It seems that once you get this far, you really can’t afford to get cocky.’
This was the thought on every Cultivator’s mind.
Even though Mingren possessed the Holy Light Demon Collapse Body, he wasn’t invincible. Even gods weren’t necessarily truly invincible.
True invincibility didn’t exist. Therefore, one could never afford to be careless in any battle.
One had to admit, Ji Rushan had truly gone all out, unleashing over a hundred frenzied palm strikes. Facing the Holy Light Demon Collapse Body—the number one expert on the Star Alliance’s potential ranking—Ji Rushan certainly wasn’t going to make the mistake of underestimating his opponent.
As the final roar faded, Ji Rushan was left panting, a mixture of exhaustion, excitement, and tension.
The Pure Land fell silent. The legendary Holy Light Demon Collapse Body had capsized in a gutter, just like that. How to put it... everyone was left with a complex, indescribable feeling.
No one could have possibly survived such a frenzied assault. A smile finally appeared on Ji Rushan’s face, for he could no longer sense any life force within the Heaven and Earth Soul Falling Bell. This was truly a knell for the soul!
Silence reigned. Even the four great experts—who were by no means omnipotent—felt that Mingren’s chances of survival were slim to none.
Hu Jing felt a deep sense of regret. She, more than anyone, understood the complicated relationship between Wang Meng and Mingren. Mingren had been willing to offend everyone just to help Wang Meng break through to Minor Perfection, yet he had also betrayed the Holy Hall and his former brothers. Such a contradictory life... For Mingren, everything had been leading to this day, but now he had fallen.
Hu Jing glanced at Wang Meng, but his expression was completely serene.
’Could it be...?’
HUMMM...
The Heaven and Earth Soul Falling Bell suddenly split in two. One half went dim, while the other half blazed with light. Ji Rushan staggered backward, coughing up a mouthful of blood. This was what happened when a Life Artifact was stolen!
’The best-case scenario for seizing a Life Artifact was to do it after killing its owner. Could it be...?’
The Heaven and Earth Soul Falling Bell flew into the air, revealing Mingren.
...Gods, he was completely unharmed!
To directly seize the Life Artifact from a living person... what kind of Divine Power was this?!
That furious barrage would have turned even a Great Perfection Cultivator to dust, yet Mingren seemed completely unfazed. The most terrifying part was the faint smile on his lips, as if... he’d merely found the attack somewhat interesting.
The Pure Land was silent. The Cultivators from the five major cities were speechless. Even the many Sect Leaders felt the hair on their arms stand on end as a chilling dread washed over them.
’How is this possible!’
Jii Wanli’s expression froze. His composure finally shattered. He knew full well that he could never have withstood such an attack. In fact, no one could!
Ji Rushan was finished. With his Life Artifact stolen, he would have been unable to even stand if he weren’t a Body Cultivator. Even if he wasn’t dead, he was gravely injured. But looking at Mingren now, anyone would feel a profound sense of terror.
Mingren smiled. "Do you wish to continue?"
Mingren’s words swept over them like an autumn wind, stripping away all dignity and courage.
Faced with such a heaven-defying existence, any resistance or struggle was futile. The only possible outcome was tragedy.
No one would think it shameful to concede. Anyone in Ji Rushan’s position would have done the same.
Ji Rushan grinned. "I’ve come this far. I have to at least make you use one move. Disciples of the Celestial Rainbow Sect are no cowards."
It was a bitter smile.
Ji Rushan recklessly unleashed his Elemental Power and charged toward Mingren.
It was a tragic, heroic gesture.
To dare to recklessly channel his Elemental Power right after his Life Artifact had been stolen... Ji Rushan’s hair flew wildly as he threw a punch at Mingren.
He was a mere meter away from Mingren when his body suddenly froze. Ji Rushan clenched his jaw, gritting his teeth hard, but... he was so close, yet worlds away.
BOOM...
Ji Rushan collapsed. In the end, he never even touched Mingren. The Heaven and Earth Soul Falling Bell fell to the ground beside him.
Such things were worthless to Mingren.
Mingren just stood there, his intimidating presence alone enough to affect even the Major Sect Leaders. They couldn’t see through him, couldn’t comprehend him. Just what in the world was the Holy Light Demon Collapse Body?
’Is it truly an invincible existence?’
"Pure Land, Mingren is the victor."
Vast Sea announced, sighing inwardly. They all knew of the Holy Light Demon Collapse Body’s power, but they couldn’t have predicted that with the help of the Pure Land, Mingren would be completely free of any constraints. A Mingren like this was unstoppable.
Starlight City had countless Holy Hall Disciples, including many from Lingyin Hall. The current Lingyin Hall was still very strong, as their senior, Zhao Lingxuan, had become the new Senior of the Nine Halls.
They remembered that in Lingyin Hall, there was once a Senior whose name was also Mingren.
It was said to be the same person.
Only, this Mingren was suffocatingly powerful. His smile was just as suffocating.
This was the number one on the Star Alliance’s potential ranking: Mingren of the Holy Light Demon Collapse.
With all eyes upon him, everyone stared at Mingren. His power had surpassed the realm of jealousy and entered the realm of fear.
Whoever his next opponent was, they would have to think long and hard.
"Thirteen years ago, the first time I saw you, I knew that only by killing you would my life have meaning. Wang Meng, do you have any idea what kind of anticipation, what kind of torment that has been?"
Mingren’s voice was so calm, so gentle, yet his words were impossible to comprehend.
But there was no doubt: the person Mingren was challenging was Wang Meng. He wanted to kill Wang Meng???
He wasn’t the first!
’But Mingren is so powerful,’ they thought. ’Could it be that even he doesn’t dare boast of certain victory against Wang Meng?’
All eyes turned to Wang Meng. No one could understand Mingren. Even now, Hu Jing and the others were baffled. One thing was crystal clear: if Wang Meng and Mingren were to join forces, the Holy Hall would be invincible.
No one really cared about Mingren’s past, but...
No one understood. No one could figure it out.
Frankly, even Wang Meng wasn’t entirely sure. For him, having an opponent like Mingren just meant life wouldn’t be lonely.
Mingren quietly returned to his spot. Everything grew calm again.
But no one’s heart could find peace. A wild undercurrent churned deep within them.
The twelfth match: Li Xishui of the Wind God Sect versus the Snake Demon Desire Spirit.
Li Xishui of the Wind God Sect was handsome and dashing, an idol-class Sword Cultivator. His opponent was the incomparably bewitching and alluring Snake Woman Desire Spirit.
Desire Spirit’s enchanting posture was truly unparalleled. Many a Cultivator dreamed of ’sparring’ with her, though what exactly they’d be ’sparring’ over was anyone’s guess.
Gazing at the bewitching Desire Spirit opposite him, Li Xishui remained as calm as still water. As a Sword Cultivator and the top disciple of the Wind God Sect’s Sect Leader, Li Xishui’s Spiritual Cultivation was quite formidable.
Among the younger generation of experts, Li Xishui was considered rather low-key and rarely made public appearances. For many, this Battle of the Other Shore was the first time they had seen him. His performance thus far had been excellent, but with monstrous talents like Mingren around, it was difficult for anyone else to truly stand out.(To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to come to Qidian (qidian.com) to vote for recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)