Mainland Martial Arts

Chapter 468 Breaking the Seal

Just as his sword was about to fall, a crisp "crack" suddenly rang out. The sound was particularly piercing in the silent ruins, like a fateful wake-up call, instantly shattering the tense atmosphere. Gao Jinghao, Ming Zeshu, and Ding Junhao all froze in shock, their movements abruptly halted, their eyes filled with shock and confusion.

"What's that noise?" Ming Zeshu was the first to speak, his voice trembling slightly, his eyes revealing a deep sense of unease. This sudden noise gave him a premonition that something bad was about to happen.

Ding Junhao's heart tightened, a sense of foreboding washing over him. He subconsciously glanced down at Xu Tian's chest, only to see a tiny yet striking crack appear on the triangular prism that had previously sealed Xu Tian's power. The crack, like a hideous scar, spread across the prism. Then, with another "crack," the crack, like a lit fuse, instantly widened.

Ding Junhao's pupils dilated sharply, and fear and shock instantly enveloped him. "He's about to break the seal! Hurry!" he shouted at the top of his lungs, his voice filled with despair and anxiety. He knew that if Xu Tian broke the seal, the consequences would be disastrous.

Ming Zeshu's pupils also dilated upon hearing this, his face filled with disbelief. "How is this possible?" he muttered to himself, his eyes filled with confusion and fear. How could the seal they had carefully laid be broken so easily?

However, at this moment, Gao Jinghao didn't hesitate. He gritted his teeth, a look of determination flashing in his eyes. He brought the Qi sword down again, slashing straight at Xu Tian's neck with unstoppable momentum. This sword carried his determination to protect Lingyuan City and the hopes of countless people.

Just as the Qi sword was about to make contact with Xu Tian, ​​something unexpected happened. The triangular prism on Xu Tian's chest suddenly exploded, and a suffocating force of Qi spread out in all directions like a raging tsunami. This force carried the power to annihilate heaven and earth, razing everything in its path. The surrounding air seemed to ignite, emitting a crackling sound.

Mingzeshu and Ding Junhao barely had time to react before they were blown away by the powerful force of the Qi. Their bodies arced through the air like kites with their strings cut, landing heavily in the distant ruins, sending up a cloud of dust. Mingzeshu tumbled through the air, trying to right himself, but the force of the Qi slammed him into a pile of bricks and stones with a dull thud. Ding Junhao, carried by the force of the Qi, was slammed into a crumbling wall, which instantly collapsed, burying him beneath the rubble.

Gao Jinghao wasn't immune either. He felt an overwhelming force bearing down on him, nearly suffocating his breath. He instinctively shielded his face with his hands, attempting to block the powerful impact. Under the force, his body slid across the ground, leaving two long tracks, and the bricks and stones on the ground were rubbed against his body, sending sparks flying. His hands were cut by the Qi force, leaving them bleeding, and his clothes were torn to shreds. His eyes remained steadfast, fixed fixedly on Xu Tian.

At the same time, Xu Tian slowly raised his head. His eyes, no longer the madness and emptiness they had previously held, were now filled with an eerie calm. Dark purple Qi surged around him like a raging flame, its powerful aura permeating the entire battlefield, as if consuming the entire world. Like an awakened beast, the dark purple Qi devoured everything around it.

Just as the three men were still recovering from their shock, Xu Tian vanished from his position like a flash of black lightning, reappearing next to Gao Jinghao the next second. Gao Jinghao felt only a flash of darkness before his eyes, and a powerful sense of oppression washed over him. Before he could react, Xu Tian's fist, packed with immense force, struck him hard in the chest.

"Bang!" With a dull thud, Gao Jinghao's body flew backward like a kite with its string cut, tracing a long arc through the air before crashing heavily to the ground, sending up a cloud of dust. The force of the punch was so overwhelming that Gao Jinghao felt as if his chest had been struck by a speeding carriage, his internal organs dislodged, and a mouthful of blood spurted uncontrollably from his mouth. The blow also blurred his consciousness, the world before him shrouded in a mist, and he nearly lost consciousness.

Gao Jinghao collapsed to the ground, his limbs limp. Waves of excruciating pain washed over him like a tide, temporarily rendering him unable to move. With his eyes half-open, he stared at the smoke and dust filling the sky, his heart filled with resentment and despair.

But Xu Tian didn't hesitate. After finishing off Gao Jinghao, he flashed and instantly arrived beside Ding Junhao like a ghost. Ding Junhao stared with wide eyes, horrified as Xu Tian's demonic figure gradually approached. He wanted to dodge, but found that his body had become unusually slow due to fear and pain.

"No!" Ding Junhao cried out in despair, but it was too late. Xu Tian's fist swung out again, mercilessly hitting Ding Junhao's abdomen. Ding Junhao felt a sharp pain in his abdomen, and instantly curled up into a ball, falling backward uncontrollably. Like Gao Jinghao, he was temporarily unable to move and could only lie on the ground, groaning in pain.

After dispatching Ding Junhao, Xu Tian repeated his tactics, targeting Ming Zeshu. Ming Zeshu watched Xu Tian approach, filled with fear, but he feigned composure, trying to find an opening to strike back. However, Xu Tian's speed was too great, and his strength too overwhelming, leaving Ming Zeshu powerless to fight back.

Xu Tian's fist struck Ming Zeshu again, sending him flying like a falling leaf. He slumped to the ground, a feeling of bitterness and helplessness filling his heart. Once, the three of them were the guardians of Lingyuan City, possessing immense strength and prestige. But now, before this mad Xu Tian, ​​they seemed so insignificant and powerless.

After Xu Tian finished dealing with the three men, he slowly stood in the center of the ruins. He slowly opened his hands, and a powerful innate energy instantly surged from his body, quickly condensing into a huge transparent barrier in the air. This barrier was semicircular, enveloping Xu Tian himself, and emitting an eerie light.

Then, something even more terrifying happened. Gao Jinghao, Ding Junhao, and Ming Zeshu suddenly felt a powerful suction coming from the barrier. This suction force was like an invisible giant hand, slowly pulling their bodies up and sucking them towards the barrier.