Chapter 178 - 135: Annihilation
The Blade of Annihilation that Lu Changfeng had unleashed was even more powerful than the old monk’s Spiritual Martial Arts!!
The Supreme Talent born for battle, [Annihilation Saber Domain], now displayed its terrifying might. The existence of Annihilation Value allowed Lu Changfeng to sustain combat across realms, truly ignoring the differences in level!
The old monk shot backward, unleashing a continuous flurry of palm strikes. Only after retreating several hundred meters did he finally manage to dissipate the Annihilation Saber Aura charging at him.
The old monk stared at Lu Changfeng, his eyes filled with shock and suspicion. ’How could a mere Martial Sect disciple at the Bone Refining Realm unleash such a powerful saber strike?’
’This Saint Master... who in the world is he?’
Meanwhile, after unleashing ten points of Annihilation Value, Lu Changfeng felt his arm go slightly numb.
The muscles within his arm were clearly damaged.
Evidently, unleashing this strike placed a significant burden on Lu Changfeng’s body.
However, with this strike, Lu Changfeng had gained a clear understanding of his current peak Combat Power.
By combining his Demon Fiend Bloodline and Martial Arts True Intent with ten points of Annihilation Value, he could repel an expert with a True Spirit Body.
Lu Changfeng still had eighty-nine points of Annihilation Value remaining.
It was enough for Lu Changfeng to launch eight more similar saber strikes against his enemies.
Alternatively, if Lu Changfeng were to further increase the Annihilation Value in a single strike, he estimated that fifty points would be enough to instantly kill a True Spirit Body expert with one blow!
The only problem was that his body likely wouldn’t be able to withstand the intensity of such a strike. He would probably lose an arm.
At this moment, the old monk was too stunned to advance and fight Lu Changfeng.
Lu Changfeng’s gaze swept across the battlefield.
He quickly locked onto Lingkong, the abbot of Yunfo Temple, who was currently fighting the Ancient Fire Qilin.
’This scoundrel is Hong Zai’s master. He must be the youngest among them. To have reached the True Spirit Body realm at such an age makes him a huge threat.’
’Besides, killing this scoundrel would accomplish my main goal for this trip: giving Hong Zai a grave warning.’
Lu Changfeng started walking toward the place where Lingkong and the Fire Qilin were fighting.
However, the distant old monk clearly saw through Lu Changfeng’s intentions.
His brow furrowed, and he chased after Lu Changfeng, shouting, "Don’t you dare leave!"
Lu Changfeng stopped. All three of his eyes turned to the old monk, especially the Eye of the Candle Dragon in the center of his forehead. It made the old monk feel an extraordinary pressure, even though it was coming from someone in the Bone Refining Realm.
Lu Changfeng wasn’t in a hurry to make a move. The longer this dragged on, the more it would favor him.
His Annihilation Value was always there, whether he used it or not. It increased by one point every day and wasn’t consumed unless used.
In contrast, the Spiritual Power within these Rebirth Realm experts’ Spirit Bodies was constantly being depleted.
Let alone using an ultimate move like the one from before, just maintaining a combat state consumed Spiritual Power faster than their Spirit Bodies could replenish it.
"You probably don’t have many years left to live. Are you trying to die sooner?"
Lu Changfeng slowly retrieved another Profound Iron Long Saber from his Ba Snake Space and held it in his hand.
His previous long saber had been unable to withstand the pressure after unleashing the Candle Dragon Annihilation Blade and had disintegrated into iron filings.
"What in the world is that black energy? Who are you? Could you be from the Outer Realm?" the old monk asked, his expression grave.
’The Outer Realm?’ Lu Changfeng raised an eyebrow slightly.
"What is the Outer Realm?"
The old monk fell silent. It seemed his guess had been wrong.
’The Outer Realm is vast beyond measure. Who would care about this tiny corner of the world?’
’Besides, the Domain Membrane has shown no signs of damage recently.’
After a pause, the old monk said, "That man over there is my disciple. If you must choose one of us, then let this old bag of bones fight you to the death."
Lu Changfeng nodded slightly.
’So the old monk is Hong Zai’s grand-master. Killing him should have a similar effect.’
He respected the old monk’s decision.
So, without any pleasantries, Lu Changfeng simply raised his hand.
Soon, Lu Changfeng once again condensed a Candle Dragon Celestial Slaying Blade.
The Heaven-Slaying Blade, tens of meters long, hung high in the air as the old monk watched.
The next moment, a terrifying black energy instantly dyed it black. It was the Candle Dragon Annihilation Blade!
The old monk’s pupils shrank. He could sense that the energy within this strike was even more terrifying than the previous one.
The old monk thrust out his hands, forming a massive Buddha Seal as Spiritual Power from his body poured into it frantically.
However, the moment Lu Changfeng swung his hand and unleashed the strike, the old monk knew his life would end here.
BOOM!!
The pitch-black Saber Aura extended for tens of meters. The instant it met the Buddha Seal, it shattered the old monk’s attack with unstoppable momentum.
"Amitabha Buddha."
After chanting the Buddha’s name, the old monk’s figure was engulfed by the black Saber Aura.
He quickly disintegrated, not even a speck of flesh or dust remaining, killed by Lu Changfeng’s single strike.
The Blade of Annihilation’s momentum did not diminish. It sliced straight through the Imperial Palace walls, destroying countless palace buildings within.
Hong Zai was so terrified by the strike that he almost fled from the Observatory Platform.
Fortunately, the Saber Aura finally stopped several hundred meters in front of him.
A long, black scar of ruin lay before Hong Zai’s eyes. The aura of Annihilation Energy emanating from it nearly made his breath catch in his throat.
At the far end of the ruins, the figure in the purple robe stood proudly, his presence domineering and cold.
As the Emperor, Hong Zai, for the first time, had the thought, ’I am not his equal.’
Realizing this was undoubtedly a blow to his pride.
"Your Majesty, we should retreat for now! This fiend is too strong!" Chief Eunuch Cao Gongjun also urged, his face tense.
The power of Lu Changfeng’s strike had exceeded his imagination.
Although he, like Hong Zai, was in the Rebirth Realm, he couldn’t muster any thought of resisting Lu Changfeng.
Both of them were certain that, within the Capital City, no one could block that strike!