Chapter 409 - 408: Activating the Bloodline

Chapter 409: Chapter 408: Activating the Bloodline

"The sea may be vast, but a True Dragon can still ride the wind, break the waves, and soar to the heavens." With his long sword in hand, Ling Fei charged to meet the Sword Sea.

At that moment, the Sword Sea crashed down, completely engulfing him.

SWOOSH!

Ling Fei’s long sword was seen thrusting forward, disappearing into the Sword Sea.

When Ling Fei’s body vanished into the Sword Sea, many in the crowd grew nervous for him.

This was especially true for those who had previously fought geniuses from the Beiming Sword Sect; they knew just how formidable this attack from Xu Zitao was.

To be submerged in the Sword Sea meant forfeiting any and all advantages.

His opponent, meanwhile, would have countless ways to crush him.

Thus, the moment they clashed, the atmosphere became incredibly tense.

SWOOSH!

Ling Fei’s long sword was fierce and unstoppable. It directly ripped through the Sword Essence within the Sword Sea, carving a path as he tried to break out.

Breaking out of the Sword Sea would naturally neutralize Xu Zitao’s attack.

However, just as Ling Fei’s long sword broke through and he was about to ride the momentum out, the Sword Sea before him began to churn violently.

"Torrential Tides!" Xu Zitao’s long sword guided the roiling Sword Essence, which transformed into a colossal wave that crashed toward Ling Fei the moment he broke free.

The attack was timed to strike just as Ling Fei’s momentum weakened from tearing through the Sword Sea.

It was a follow-up strike in the Beiming Sword Technique, designed to crush an enemy with lightning speed.

The massive wave formed from Sword Essence possessed overwhelming power, infused with Xu Zitao’s will. The layers of waves crashed down with enough force to seemingly shatter mountains and rivers.

The seemingly simple Beiming Sword Technique, when wielded by a powerhouse at the Half-step Nascent Soul Realm, possessed the power to effortlessly sweep away all obstacles.

Cultivators below the Half-step Nascent Soul Realm would find it nearly impossible to withstand such an attack.

Even a Cultivator at the Half-step Nascent Soul Realm would struggle to defend against it, their momentum already spent on breaking through the Sword Sea.

Ling Fei had just broken through the Sword Sea and hadn’t even fully emerged when he saw the Sword Wave crashing down on him.

The terrifying pressure made it difficult to breathe.

’Torrential Tides?’ Facing the unstoppable Sword Wave, Ling Fei remained fearless, showing not a hint of panic.

He moved like a meteor, appearing instantly above the sea of Sword Essence. Then, with a flash in his eyes, his long sword slashed forward.

SWOOSH!

His slash tore a rift in the air. The oncoming Sword Wave disintegrated before it even touched the Sword Aura.

The power behind it was simply unstoppable.

Then, the Sword Aura clashed with the Sword Wave ahead. The surrounding void trembled, and with a deafening BOOM, a tyrannical surge of Sword Qi lunged forward like a True Dragon. It crashed through the layers of Sword Waves, causing them to disintegrate into raw Sword Essence that dissipated into the air above the stage.

Furthermore, a shockwave even rolled back toward Xu Zitao.

Thus, Xu Zitao’s follow-up attacks had failed to overwhelm Ling Fei.

The crowd on the Observation Platform then saw Ling Fei, standing tall amidst the dissipating waves.

’He actually neutralized Xu Zitao’s killing blow.’ Seeing this, many onlookers’ eyes filled with astonishment.

After all, the initial Sword Sea had given Xu Zitao the upper hand. To neutralize his follow-up attacks, one had to be even stronger.

Yet Ling Fei now stood unharmed, clearly having displayed even greater Power.

As the Sword Wave dissipated, vast shockwaves rippled outward. Xu Zitao retreated slightly as light patterns swirled at his Dantian, forming a vortex that drew the erupting Pill Essence back to him. The technique he had just used was something that even a cultivator at the Half-step Nascent Soul Realm could only barely manage to activate.

However, continuously maintaining the Sword Sea would have exhausted a massive amount of his Pill Essence and Soul Power.

Although Xu Zitao was strong, he had not yet reached that level.

After all, he still hadn’t reached the Nascent Soul Realm. The so-called Sword Sea he had just created was merely a rudimentary version.

"So, you do have some skill." As the Sword Wave was crushed, Xu Zitao’s gaze hardened. He stared at Ling Fei and spoke coldly.

"Use your full power," Ling Fei said, holding his Spirit Sword. "Otherwise, you won’t get another chance."

Although he had crushed Xu Zitao’s offensive, Ling Fei knew that his opponent hadn’t been using his full strength.

Therefore, he remained poised and ready for what was next.

"Fine. Next, I’ll show you the true meaning of the Beiming Kunpeng Sword," Xu Zitao said arrogantly, a cold smirk playing on his lips.

As he finished speaking, Xu Zitao’s expression darkened, and his eyes became terrifyingly sinister. Light Patterns swirled around his body as an ancient aura began to emanate from him. The moment this aura spread, the Cultivators on the Observation Platform felt their hearts pound in fear, their faces contorting with shock.

"Such a powerful aura!" many exclaimed in astonishment.

"This aura..." Grand Alchemist Yuan Chun’s gaze sharpened, his expression turning solemn.

The aura emanating from Xu Zitao felt strangely familiar to him.

"It’s the aura of a Kunpeng," Yuan Huaitian said, his eyes flashing. "Legend has it that the Beiming Sword Sect possesses the blood of the ancient Kunpeng Divine Beast."

"Refining this blood can grant a person the Kunpeng Power." At the mention of the Kunpeng, Yuan Huaitian’s expression became extremely grim.

The Kunpeng...

It was a Divine Beast.

But in the Southern Wilderness, there was a deeply feared legend associated with it.

It is unknown whether it was in Ancient Times or an even more remote age, but a Kunpeng turned demonic. No longer sacred, it sought to slaughter all living beings and fell to the Demon Dao.

In that ancient era, countless peerless, heaven-reaching experts were devoured by the Kunpeng.

Every Cultivator in the Southern Wilderness lived in constant fear.

Eventually, the Kunpeng was suppressed by a peerless powerhouse.

But the legend of the Kunpeng continued to circulate throughout the Southern Wilderness.

And the Beiming Sword Sect was rumored to possess this very Kunpeng Blood.

This was because, in a past battle with one of the Beiming Sword Sect’s experts, that expert had manifested a Kunpeng Dharma Aspect and unleashed the formidable Beiming Kunpeng Sword. It was on the back of this power that the Beiming Sword Sect established its foothold in the Southern Wilderness, remaining virtually unrivaled for over a thousand years.

This showed just how formidable the Beiming Kunpeng Sword truly was.

"The aura of a Kunpeng?" Hearing this, some of the Lingyun Sect Elders frowned.

Even Master Xuan Ji and Sect Leader Wan narrowed their eyes.

As powerhouses of the Southern Wilderness, they understood the true depths of the Beiming Sword Sect’s heritage.

So when Xu Zitao began to emit the aura of a Kunpeng, their expressions all changed.

"This is..." Shangguan Wan’Er’s expression changed as well, and a fiery light flashed in her eyes.

Because that aura belonged to the Power she had always dreamed of obtaining.

Unfortunately...

She had never imagined that the Beiming Sword Sect would demand she kill Ling Fei as the price for it.

Even as she burned with desire for that power, she clenched her fists and began to worry for Ling Fei.

She knew that Xu Zitao was about to use his full strength.

Lian Shuang, however, remained impassive, watching everything on the stage with an indifferent gaze. No one could tell what she was thinking behind that stunningly beautiful face.

’This aura... it seems to be the might of a bloodline?’ On the stage, Ling Fei’s gaze sharpened as he felt an immense pressure bearing down on him.

The power radiating from it made him feel a flicker of pressure.

However, he felt not a single trace of fear.

He focused his senses, and with his powerful Heart Spirit, he was able to confirm that Xu Zitao was activating a kind of Bloodline Power within his body.

’A bloodline... so this is the pillar of your pride?’ Ling Fei raised an eyebrow as he glanced at Xu Zitao, a faint smirk touching his lips.

He had originally thought Xu Zitao possessed some heaven-defying technique.

But in the end, it was merely a Bloodline Power.

If it came down to a contest of Bloodline Power, would he, Ling Fei, have any reason to be afraid?

"Ling Fei, prepare to witness my Beiming Kunpeng Sword!" At that moment, a sinister light flickered in Xu Zitao’s eyes, as if a whole Nether Sea was churning within their depths.

In that instant, Xu Zitao’s entire demeanor became savage and twisted.

A vicious light gleamed in his eyes as he stared coldly at Ling Fei. He looked as if he had been possessed by a primordial Fierce Beast, and no one dared to meet his gaze.