Chapter 648 - 440: Convinced in Heart and Word
"I’m only in my twenties this year, and in terms of cultivation, it’s merely been a few short years."
Lin Lang’s tone was calm, as if he was talking about the most ordinary thing.
But as soon as he said this—
The crowd instantly erupted:
"What?! In his twenties?! Cultivated for a few years?!"
"How is that possible!"
"Absolutely impossible!"
Amidst the exclamations—
Everyone’s faces were filled with disbelief—
They had always been certain that to possess such unfathomable strength, he must be a monster that has lived for tens of thousands of years!
Yet they never expected someone so young before them!
"Could he be lying? Or is he deliberately insulting us?"
Even in the hearts of these great gods, voices of doubt rang out!
After all, this fact was too much of a shock to their understanding!
Just a few years of cultivation, surpassing us who have been strong for tens of thousands of years?
This is too ridiculous!
Expressions of doubt and indignation uncontrollably floated across their faces!
But Lin Lang remained indifferent to this—
Neither angry nor intending to argue!
Just stood there calmly.
To him, none of this mattered.
Whether he cultivated for a few years, decades, or tens of thousands of years?
Ultimately, it’s all about becoming stronger!
Time and experience, after all, cannot compare to real strength!
And seeing Lin Lang so composed, the gods gradually began to believe him!
Because they could sense that the transcendent mentality emitted from Lin Lang’s very bones was not feigned.
And at this moment—
An ancient deity with steady breath stepped forward from the crowd, respectfully bowing to Lin Lang!
His tone was respectful, yet with undeniable resolve:
"Regardless of the truth of your words, you are now our last hope for ascension. Forgive my presumptuousness, I wish to seek your guidance."
"Alright."
Lin Lang nodded slightly, a glint of understanding in his eyes.
He knew—
These people had been waiting on Earth for tens of thousands of years, just for today.
"Make your move."
The ancient god, seeing Lin Lang’s approval, showed a gleam of determination in his eyes.
Golden light rose instantly around him, divine power accumulated over tens of thousands of years surged like a tsunami, causing the Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi to tremble violently.
With a low shout, he conjured a giant axe in his palm, wielding the might to cleave through star rivers, it chopped towards Lin Lang—
This was his most treasured skill, which had thwarted countless enemies on ancient battlefields.
However—
Lin Lang’s feet didn’t move an inch, nor did he even lift his eyes to watch the axe shadow rushing in.
Until the giant axe was only inches from his brow, he slowly raised his right hand, index and middle fingers together, seemingly casually probing forward.
At the moment the fingertips touched the axe blade!
There was no earth-shattering collision, just a slight "crack" sound.
The Law Giant Axe, imbued with terrifying divine power, shattered inch by inch like glass, dissolving into countless points of light and scattering.
While the force enough to tear the sky seemed to vanish like a stone thrown into the sea before Lin Lang’s fingertips!
Not even the corner of his robe fluttered a bit!
The ancient god’s pupils contracted!
A gentle yet irresistible force spread along his arm, instantly dissipating all his divine power.
Staggering back several steps, he looked at Lin Lang’s hand still hanging at his side, his face drained of color, and after a long pause, he bitterly bowed:
"I... concede."
"Hiss!"
Seeing this, the crowd couldn’t help but gasp!
The power Lin Lang displayed had already thoroughly shocked them!
But even so—
"Anyway, our lifespan is ending, and this is our only chance! If it’s the final battle, let’s enjoy it!"
Still, there were those who refused to believe and leaped forward!
An elder in a green robe unleashed his life-bound Immortal Sword, its sword cry resonating through the skies!
Billions of Sword Qi interwove into an impermeable net of death, slashing from all directions!
Right after!
A burly man activated his physical body’s divine power, transforming into a giant thousands of feet tall, punching towards the ground, attempting to trap Lin Lang with the power of the earth’s veins.
But Lin Lang’s response remained simple to the point of artistry—
Facing the sword net, he gently flicked his sleeve, and an invisible wall of air shattered all the Sword Qi, the Immortal Sword recoiled, and buzzed in the elder’s hand!
Facing the giant fist, he simply stepped forward, and the fist force that could shatter the earth disappeared into thin air, the giant groaned as he was hammered back to his original form, his bones crackling.
Every confrontation ended extremely quickly!
So quickly that the crowd didn’t even have time to see Lin Lang’s moves clearly!
The challengers either had their weapons shatter or their divine power scatter, all were thoroughly suppressed in a single move!
Not even reaching the true threshold of Lin Lang’s strength.
Such a crushing defeat plunged the scene into dead silence.
The previous doubts had long vanished into smoke, leaving only the sound of sharp intakes of breath and wide-eyed astonishment—
They finally understood, the strength of this young man before them had already exceeded the limits of their knowledge amassed over tens of thousands of years.
Only now did everyone truly submit in both heart and speech!
Yet they all stepped forward together, sincerely said:
"Your strength, indeed unprecedented!"
"It seems we have no fate of ascending, so we won’t insist!"
"However, we humbly ask to witness your moment of ascension."
"Consider it fulfilling our long-cherished wish!"