Pitiful Ending

Pitiful Ending

Di Yu's delight continued to surge. Two beauties of such extraordinary caliber were right in front of him! If his elder brother had a liking for them, he could even consider gifting one as a generous gesture. In this world where strength was paramount, there was no shortage of beauties. Life would lose its flavor without a touch of luxury.

Spoiled since childhood, Di Yu had developed a fearless disposition bordering on recklessness. Even within the Immortal Martial City, he had never seen a need to curb his audacity. Earlier, he had playfully teased Yun Mengyi, but little did he expect her companions to retaliate with humiliation. Did they not fear for their lives? In this situation, there was no need for restraint; he would simply seize the girl he desired. Mo Qingcheng's beauty was beyond dispute, and although her bearing hinted at her affiliation with a major power, he cared little. After all, his Di Clan was one of the supreme clans, and he feared no one in the Royal Sacred Region.

Even if he offended someone of saintly or holy lineage, he held no reservations. His elder brother, Di Shi, outshone them all. Who could compare to his brother's brilliance? Moreover, he had always looked down upon these saintly and holy individuals. His talent was on par with his brother's, and he believed that he would eventually earn the title of an era-suppressing genius. It was just that his brilliance had been overshadowed by his elder brother's up until now.

On the other side, Qin Wentian had just joyously reunited with his comrades, but a single sentence from Di Yu had soured his mood completely. His gaze turned icy as a potent aura of death enveloped Di Yu. It was only then that Di Yu seemed to realize Qin Wentian's presence.

"Did you really think of killing me?" Di Yu's countenance turned cold as he arrogantly continued, "How absurd! Someone like you isn't fit for sister fairy. It would be a pity if such a beautiful maiden were to be tainted by you. I'll take good care of her from now on!"

Mo Qingcheng's eyes blazed with fury. She understood that Di Yu was deliberately provoking them. Qin Wentian's eyes turned even colder, and an ordinary spear materialized in his hands as he advanced.

Seeing Qin Wentian approach, Fan Le instinctively made way for him. He knew all too well how fearless Qin Wentian could be when provoked. Back in Grand Xia, Qin Wentian had dragged a demon sword for over a hundred thousand miles, used his own blood to feed it, and split the Pill Emperor Hall apart. His level of madness ignored his own safety. Mo Qingcheng was his most cherished treasure, and anyone who dared to threaten her was courting death. Yet, this young man could still maintain a smile in the face of imminent danger.

"Fifth level of Heavenly Dipper?" Di Yu observed Qin Wentian as he approached. Several experts behind Di Yu seemed ready to intervene, but Di Yu extended his arms to restrain them. "Watch closely; my elder brother can leap two levels and effortlessly defeat his opponents. I can do the same. Today, I'll use this man's blood as proof before stepping into the Immortal Martial Realm."

This declaration halted the actions of those behind him. Despite their young master's wild and arrogant nature, he indeed possessed the strength and talent to back up his claims. Battling a fifth-level Heavenly Dipper opponent shouldn't pose much of a challenge. Even if he couldn't win, it wouldn't be difficult for him to retreat safely, especially since they were present as well.

"I hope sister fairy won't hold it against me if you die by my hand. If not, I'll have to use force. It wouldn't be as enjoyable, though!" Di Yu declared savagely as he watched Qin Wentian approach. His words cut through the air like a blade, causing spectators nearby to shake their heads in exasperation. As expected of the little ancestor of the Di Clan, he displayed no inhibitions, even within the Immortal Martial City.

Qin Wentian continued to advance, step by step, until he was only a hundred meters away from Di Yu. At this distance, he could close the gap in an instant.

"You are courting death," a cold voice emanated from Qin Wentian. Astral light flooded the area as he executed Stellar Transposition, causing his figure to vanish instantly, leaving behind only shadowy after-images. Spectators witnessed these fleeting shadows as Qin Wentian's long spear thrust toward Di Yu.

The moment the spear thrust, Di Yu's vision was suddenly obscured by a screen of blood-red light. Countless beams of light hurtled toward him with blistering speed, intent on taking his life.

"Damn!" Those standing behind Di Yu were visibly alarmed. The speed of the spear was simply staggering, so swift that it sent shivers down their spines. Even before their warning cries could escape their lips, the spear was nearly upon Di Yu's head. Given the speed and power of this attack, there was no doubt it meant certain death for the little ancestor.

This spear was a harbinger of death.

"SAVE ME!" Di Yu bellowed. Azure light enveloped his body as he leaped into the air, soaring like a giant bird, his movements lightning-fast.

BANG!

An explosive sound echoed through the air. The massive azure bird was abruptly halted mid-flight and forced downward. Di Yu coughed up a mouthful of blood, his face turning pallid. Vibrational impacts penetrated his body, as though intent on shattering his internal organs.

Despite the injuries inflicted, Di Yu's eyes gleamed with wild delight. He had narrowly escaped death by a hair's breadth. The long spear had nearly ended his life, but the swift movement granted by his azure roc technique had allowed him to narrowly evade the fatal strike.

The spear had struck his chest, and although the vibrational impact caused injuries, he remained alive.

"Divine Armor!" Qin Wentian's eyes sharpened. He knew the power of his own attack well. If it had landed on his opponent, Di Yu, who was only at the third cultivation level, would have been killed by the internal vibrations, no matter how talented he was. However, the attack had been blocked. Di Yu must be wearing incredibly strong armor that had deflected the spear strike.

"I'll make you suffer a fate worse than death!" Di Yu roared in rage, his eyes filled with murderous intent. He had been driven to this state by Qin Wentian, and now, his subordinates had rushed forward, their caution evident.

"Madman! Who is this person? He actually intended to kill Di Yu," the spectators exclaimed. Di Yu was the little ancestor of one of the Seven Supreme Clans, a chosen one, and the younger brother of Di Shi. If Di Yu were truly killed, Di Shi would undoubtedly spare no expense to avenge his brother's death.

"That spear strike just now nearly killed Di Yu. This man doesn't seem to be joking at all. His strength is the real deal," the crowd murmured, their hearts pounding. Fan Le and his friends were equally astounded. After emerging from Grand Xia's royal tomb, they had endured rigorous trials, even venturing into Grand Xia's forbidden grounds and facing great tribulations. In retrospect, that tribulation had also been a stroke of good fortune. Combined with the inheritances they had acquired in the royal tomb, their strengths had skyrocketed. However, they now realized that there was still a considerable gap between their strength and Qin Wentian's. That single spear strike had been nothing short of dazzling.

Di Yu spat out a mouthful of blood, his gaze locked onto Qin Wentian with dangerous intent. His earlier arrogant boast of being able to leap levels and defeat Qin Wentian had been thoroughly disproven. The reversal of reality had sent his murderous intent soaring.

"I've changed my mind! After I kill all of you, I'm going to enjoy these two beauties until they beg for death!" Di Yu's eyes gleamed with sinister intent as he stared at Mo Qingcheng and Yun Mengyi.

Qin Wentian's long spear vanished with a mere thought, replaced by none other than the Scarlet Demon Halberd. His blood pulsed with power as his eyes emanated terrifying demonic light. Astral energy surged, engulfing the surroundings as he once again vanished from sight. A formidable light burst forth from the center of his brow, delving into the depths of Di Yu's consciousness. In an instant, Di Yu's mind was ensnared by a dreamscape of Qin Wentian's design. Clenching his teeth, Di Yu mentally fought back while shouting, "KILL HIM, KILL HIM NOW!"

The experts surrounding Di Yu never anticipated Qin Wentian's audacity. He had actually charged forward to assassinate Di Yu? Terrifying auras erupted from all directions, encircling Qin Wentian in an attempt to shield Di Yu from his murderous assault.

Bang!

Once again, astral light flooded the area as Qin Wentian transformed into a flurry of indistinct shadows, ascending into the sky.

"Be careful, he's above us!" an expert yelled, but all he saw was the demon halberd descending, its lethal aim set on piercing Di Yu's head.

"SCRAM!" Another figure rushed toward Qin Wentian, brandishing a glittering treasure. A fearsome ancient bird materialized out of thin air, soaring toward Qin Wentian.

Bzzz!

The Scarlet Demon Halberd struck out. In that moment, the halberd in Qin Wentian's hand seemed to vanish, devoid of sound or presence. The bird projection disintegrated into nothingness. The peak sixth-level Heavenly Dipper Sovereign blocking Qin Wentian's path to Di Yu was impaled cleanly. His lifeblood splattered into the air as a devastating force ravaged his entire body.

"Nooo..." the man moaned.

"YOUNG MASTER, FLEE!" someone shouted. The Demon Halberd, after penetrating the expert, continued its descent, heading straight for Di Yu. With only a breath of life left, the wounded expert donned a malevolent expression. Summoning every ounce of his strength, he tried to veer the halberd off course, hoping to thwart Qin Wentian's plan to kill Di Yu. Even in death, he wanted to drag Qin Wentian down with him.

"ARGHHHHHHHH~!" An agonizing scream filled the air, shattering eardrums. It was Di Yu's voice.

The spectators witnessed the Scarlet Demon Halberd embedded in Di Yu's shoulder, causing fresh blood to gush out instantly, creating a pitiful and gruesome scene.

Simultaneously, Di Yu retrieved a silver feather glowing with a harsh blue light. His eyes gleamed with madness as he hurled the feather into the air. Moments later, an irresistible force descended, cleanly separating him from Qin Wentian.

When the silver feather emerged, Qin Wentian sensed an overwhelmingly formidable aura emanating from it. Astral light enveloped the surroundings, and as the slicing force descended, Qin Wentian's figure vanished, and he withdrew the Scarlet Demon Halberd simultaneously.

It was madness, sheer madness.

The onlookers watched in stunned disbelief. Qin Wentian had initially intended to test the combat prowess of someone from the Seven Supreme Clans during this encounter. However, he never anticipated that this man would dare to insult his wife. Thus, when he launched his attack, it was with the intent to kill, regardless of the man's status. His resolute eyes conveyed a single message – death!

Di Yu now presented a truly pitiful sight. Blood gushed from his shoulder, dripping down his right arm, which hung uselessly by his side. The meridians and arteries within had been completely destroyed, and the unrelenting waves of pain caused Di Yu to wail incessantly. From his youth until now, he had been a Heaven Chosen, shining like the radiant moon among the dazzling stars. Never before had he experienced such a wretched state!