Chapter 473 - 471: Going Crazy One by One

"Let’s go!"

Luo Tian and Xia Bingyue stepped onto the chain, their eyes fixed on the Main Peak ahead.

Only the final stretch remained.

Reaching the end meant becoming Main Peak Disciples.

As things stood, as long as Luo Tian and Xia Bingyue didn’t make any major mistakes, the spots for Main Peak Disciples were theirs for the taking.

But Luo Tian’s goal was the top five!

WHOOSH! WHOOSH!

The two figures sped across the chain.

Fierce gales battered them, but Luo Tian relied on his Celestial Furnace Treasure Body to withstand them all.

Qi Yuntian was in hot pursuit behind them.

The three Auditor Disciples rapidly closed in on the dozen or so Official Disciples ahead.

"You damn brat, how are you so fast!"

Gongsun Long noticed the movement behind him. He turned his head, his expression one of astonishment.

’Didn’t Luo Tian go back to help Xia Bingyue? How could he have caught up so quickly?’

"It’s just that you’re too slow," Luo Tian replied with a faint smile.

Gongsun Long’s face darkened with resentment. He had been delayed for some time while searching for the Jade Crystal Flower, but he was by no means slow!

Seeing Luo Tian draw near, Gongsun Long roared, "Get lost!" He would not allow Luo Tian to surpass him again.

"Breaking Waves and Opening Clouds!"

Gongsun Long slashed out, unleashing a Sword Light like a surging wave. It emanated the awesome power of a raging sea as it swept toward Luo Tian.

This time, Gongsun Long used a killing move!

The other Official Disciples were all startled.

"What an astonishing strike."

"Gongsun Long’s strength is very close to the Earth Element Realm Seventh Layer. I’m afraid it won’t take him more than a month or two to break through," the slender-browed woman up ahead commented.

"Gongsun Long doesn’t know how to hold back. That kid is still with a female companion. If he accidentally kills one of them, he’ll be done for too," another expert at the Peak of Earth Element Realm Sixth Layer remarked.

"Be careful," Xia Bingyue said urgently.

Gongsun Long’s attack gave her a sense of being completely outmatched.

’If it were me, I’m afraid I would have been defeated in a single move.’

But Luo Tian’s expression didn’t change.

"You asked for this!"

The last time Gongsun Long had attacked him, Luo Tian had shown mercy.

This time, Luo Tian would not hold back.

The Water Cold Sword left its sheath. A piercing chill rippled out like light on water, and the surrounding temperature plummeted.

The eighth form of the Nine Heavens Sword Technique, Heaven-Breaking Sword Cloud Strike!

SWISH!

A dazzling Sword Light crisscrossed and erupted into a cloud of frosty Sword Qi, which shot forward to meet the attack with heaven-storming momentum.

For this strike, Luo Tian had used forty to fifty percent of his Wind Sword Intent.

The gales between heaven and earth seemed to be guided by that Sword Light, coiling around it.

Gongsun Long’s own strike was instantly suppressed by an unseen force!

"What’s happening? How is my Sword Intent being suppressed by more than fifty percent?" Gongsun Long was incredulous!

CRACK-BOOM!

In mid-air, the two Sword Lights collided violently.

The billowy, cloud-like Sword Qi was pierced by the dazzling, frosty Sword Light, which then continued onward toward Gongsun Long!

"Impossible!"

Gongsun Long’s mind reeled in shock.

’My killing move was shattered head-on by Luo Tian!’

CLANG-BANG!

He hastily swung his sword to defend himself, but he was sent flying back dozens of meters by the mass of frosty Sword Light, leaving several wounds on his body.

Defeated in a single strike!

All the disciples watching the fight froze, finding it hard to believe their eyes!

’What a terrifying Sword Technique! Gongsun Long was defeated in an instant!’

How could a mere Auditor Disciple, with a Cultivation at only the Earth Element Realm Fourth Layer, unleash such terrifying combat power?

In that instant, everyone felt a sense of threat from Luo Tian, and the four at the Earth Element Realm Seventh Layer were no exception.

In this assessment, Gongsun Long was expected to rank in the top ten at the very least.

For such a figure to be so easily defeated by Luo Tian meant that Luo Tian absolutely had the ability to threaten them!

"The Sword Intent in that last strike..."

An ethereal Sword Mark flickered in Xia Bingyue’s eyes!

「Two and a half months ago.」

When Luo Tian had used his Sword Intent to slice open her courtyard wall, she had observed it for a long time. It was like seeing a bright lamp in the dead of night; her own Sword Intent found its direction, improved, and came close to forming a Sword Intent Prototype.

Now, the strike Luo Tian had just unleashed before her very eyes moved Xia Bingyue even more deeply.

Tiny sparks of Sword Light burst forth in her mind, merging into a small, icy sword. Xia Bingyue’s Sword Intent advanced once again.

SWOOSH! SWOOSH!

Luo Tian and Xia Bingyue smoothly overtook Gongsun Long.

The pair advanced quickly. The surrounding crowd watched with vigilance and fear; no one dared to make a rash move.

Gradually, Luo Tian and Xia Bingyue surpassed one disciple after another until only five people remained ahead of them!

"The top five are within reach!"

A smile touched Luo Tian’s lips.

’I can’t let this continue!’ The Official Disciple ranked fifth had a grim expression.

’This kid might just pass me!’ The "slender-browed woman" ranked fourth knitted her brows slightly.

"Luo Tian, if you want fifth place, you’ll have to get through me first."

The fifth-ranked Official Disciple suddenly turned and launched an attack on Luo Tian.

A heavy, Glowing Yellow Fist Aura, like a boulder falling from the sky, crashed down with immense momentum.

His strength was even greater than Gongsun Long’s!

And surprisingly, the fourth-ranked slender-browed woman also suddenly joined the fray.

"A mere Auditor Disciple. Get back!"

Her Treasure Sword tapped the air several times, thrusting out nine purple sword-flowers that drifted rapidly toward them!

The slender-browed woman’s Cultivation was at the Earth Element Realm Seventh Layer. Her Swordsmanship was elegant, swift, and deceptively difficult to defend against.

Two great experts were attacking Luo Tian together!

"I’ll attack too!" Xia Bingyue whispered.

"Heaven-Breaking Sword Cloud Strike!"

Luo Tian once again executed the eighth form of the Nine Heavens Sword Technique. A brilliant cloud of cold Sword Qi, filled with overwhelming and sharp power, charged forward.

Xia Bingyue also slashed out a snow-white, crystalline Sword Light that shot forth like a winter aurora!

The power of her strike was greater than before.

Xia Bingyue’s Sword Intent had clearly improved significantly. She was now just one step away from comprehending a Sword Intent Prototype!

CRACK! BOOM!

The four clashed in a chaotic melee. Luo Tian’s Sword Technique met the slender-browed woman’s Swordsmanship head-on.

Amidst the explosion, a purple sword-flower drifted erratically toward Luo Tian’s throat, only to be pierced by his sword.

On the other side, the slender-browed woman was also struck by a blast of Sword Qi that felt like a biting winter wind, forcing her to float back more than ten steps.

Luo Tian fought an opponent at the Earth Element Realm Seventh Layer to a standstill.

In fact, he even held a slight advantage.

But Xia Bingyue was no match for the expert at the Peak of Earth Element Realm Sixth Layer.

Even with her improved Sword Intent, her opponent was stronger than Gongsun Long. Her Sword Technique was crushed, and the Glowing Yellow Fist Aura charged at her.

Luo Tian, who was in front, slapped out with his other hand and shattered it.

"Those two Auditor Disciples are fighting two Official Disciples and aren’t losing."

"Aren’t this year’s Auditor Disciples a bit too arrogant!"

"They’ve completely stolen our spotlight!"

Several nearby Official Disciples wore icy expressions.

While Luo Tian and Xia Bingyue were engaged with their enemies, Qi Yuntian also caught up, now ranked seventh.

His performance was also outstanding.

The three Auditor Disciples were unrivaled in the limelight!

Just then.

An angry shout came from behind, "What are you waiting for? Stop this group of useless auditors!"

"Whoever can stop Luo Tian, I’ll pay forty thousand Spiritual Essence Coins!"

The speaker was none other than Gongsun Long!

Having been surpassed by Luo Tian twice, he had lost all face and now hated him to the bone!

Gongsun Long’s words swayed many of the Official Disciples.

Forty thousand Spiritual Essence Coins wasn’t a huge amount.

But nearly every Official Disciple present already found Luo Tian and the other two Auditor Disciples to be an eyesore!

"Mere Auditor Disciples, daring to compete with us Official Disciples!"

"Stop them!"

On the spot, several people declared their intentions toward Luo Tian and the others!

"Gongsun Long, I’ll take those forty thousand Spiritual Essence Coins!" the third-ranked disciple at the Earth Element Realm Seventh Layer turned around and said with a smile.

"Oh? I’m quite interested myself!" the second-ranked Official Disciple spoke up.

In an instant.

Nearly ten Official Disciples all turned their attention to Luo Tian, Xia Bingyue, and Qi Yuntian.

Qi Yuntian’s brows furrowed slightly.

Faced with such a situation, even if the three of them joined forces, they had no chance of winning.

There were too many enemies, including three at the Earth Element Realm Seventh Layer!

"Luo Tian, fall back!" Qi Yuntian shouted.

As long as they didn’t push too hard, these Official Disciples probably wouldn’t make things too difficult for them!

But Luo Tian acted as if he hadn’t heard Qi Yuntian.

He swept his icy gaze across the crowd. "Can’t win one-on-one, can’t win two-on-two, so now you’re ganging up?"

"What? Scared? Too late!" Gongsun Long sneered.

"Scared?"

Luo Tian scoffed, then continued, "You all had better think carefully. Making an enemy of me will not end well for you!"

This was a warning!

But Luo Tian’s warning only drew a wave of derisive laughter.

"Hahaha, you brat, you sure know how to put on an act. Why don’t you tell me what the consequences will be?"

"Believe it or not, we can injure you so badly that you won’t even make the top twenty and will be stuck on the Side Peaks forever!"

"You kid, are you an idiot?"

The nearby Official Disciples jeered endlessly.

Gongsun Long roared with laughter. ’Why has Luo Tian suddenly become so stupid?’

Luo Tian wasted no more words.

His expression and demeanor changed abruptly. A strange, dark light flickered in his pupils. As his lips moved, ethereal and indistinct notes floated out one by one.

The space around them suddenly dimmed, and a chill that froze the very Soul spread out!

"Luo Tian?"

Xia Bingyue looked at Luo Tian, who suddenly felt like a stranger to her, sending a chill through her Soul.

"What’s going on?"

An Official Disciple noticed something was wrong, feeling inexplicably agitated.

Everyone could hear the sinister and bizarre demonic sound, and it was growing louder and more chaotic.

It was as if hundreds of people were muttering deliriously, their voices filled with joy and sorrow, grief and rage.

At this moment.

Luo Tian activated the Demon Thought Technique with his full power.

After all, there were many enemies, including three at the Earth Element Realm Seventh Layer!

Luo Tian’s Demon Thought Technique had reached the Great Achievement Realm, and its power was truly terrifying!

"Xin’Er, is that you?"

Suddenly, an Official Disciple spoke to the empty air, his expression sorrowful and dazed.

The next moment, he was blown away by the gale.

In this environment, the slightest carelessness could lead to an accident. Luo Tian didn’t even need to act.

"Mother, don’t leave me and Father!"

Another suddenly began screaming like a madman, trying to find his mother.

"AH! My head hurts so much!"

Someone clutched their head and shrieked.

One by one, the Official Disciples near Luo Tian fell into an abnormal state. This shocked the remaining Official Disciples, filling their hearts with an inexplicable, chilling terror.

Fear would only cause them to fall prey to it as well.

Luo Tian led Xia Bingyue forward. Neither of them attacked, but the Official Disciples around them went mad one by one and were swept away by the gales.