Flowing Wind, Flying Snow

Flowing Wind, Flying Snow

"Di Shi has arrived! That maiden with a cultivation base at the sixth level of Heavenly Dipper didn't stand a chance. She died instantly!" The crowd's hearts pounded as they watched the approaching beam of azure light from a distance. They had recently witnessed Li Tian's strength, but the sight of Di Shi's arrival now sent shivers down their spines. Given Di Shi's temperament and the imminent danger his younger brother faced, he would hardly concern himself with the opponent's status. Saint child or holy maiden, none would escape this ordeal unscathed.

The beam of azure light approached at lightning speed. Although it had yet to reach its target, Qin Wentian felt an oppressive pressure bearing down on him. The baleful aura radiating from the azure light seemed capable of rending the heavens apart, instilling in Qin Wentian a profound sense of threat.

"Careful!" Mo Qingcheng's eyes widened in alarm as she rushed forward, warning Qin Wentian of the impending danger.

Qin Wentian's countenance hardened, his movements swift as he executed the final step of the Seven Annihilation Swordplay. In tandem with a swing of his King Sword astral nova, he sliced toward the azure light beam. The surrounding sword qi converged into a formidable wall, and the intent behind it was sharp enough to pierce through anything.

Screech!

A piercing avian cry rang out, and the baleful energy emanating from the azure light coalesced into menacing whirlpools brimming with formidable force. Astonishingly, it cut through the barrier of sword qi, surging directly toward Qin Wentian's King Sword astral nova.

BANG!

Qin Wentian's King Sword was instantly repelled. The azure light transformed into a colossal claw, swooping down from the sky with irresistible power and incredible speed, aiming to capture Qin Wentian.

Qin Wentian felt as though his entire body had been immobilized. Above him, the projection of a fierce primordial bird glared down, its overwhelming pressure blanketing the entire area. While he had faced seventh-level Heavenly Dipper Sovereigns before, comparing this adversary to Ye Kongfan was like comparing a flickering candle flame to the blazing sun—a world of difference.

This was an expert deserving of the title "era-suppressing genius," unmatched at the same level, capable of effortlessly defeating opponents above their cultivation level.

Qin Wentian's bloodline surged with power as he swung the Scarlet Demon Halberd, which vanished without a trace. Moments later, a deafening explosion reverberated as the Scarlet Demon Halberd collided head-on with the azure light beam. The fierce recoil sent Qin Wentian hurtling backward, his arm bones vibrating violently as if on the brink of shattering, while waves of agonizing pain coursed through him.

Utilizing the momentum from this recoil, Qin Wentian executed Stellar Transposition, retreating rapidly. But he beheld an azure figure suspended in the air, exuding an unrivaled aura. The person's eyes gleamed with tyrannical power, resembling the predatory eyes of ancient birds of prey, sharper than the keenest blades and seemingly capable of penetrating anything in their gaze.

Bzzz!

A gust of wind swept through, but Di Shi didn't continue his attack on Qin Wentian. Instead, he headed straight for his brother, Di Yu. Di Yu was currently being supported by someone, his body having suffered indescribable damage. Countless meridians and arteries had been destroyed, leaving him with just a breath of life remaining. If Di Shi had arrived a moment later, his younger brother would have perished.

Di Shi retrieved an azure-colored bottle, produced a pill from within, and fed it to Di Yu. Soon, a surge of pure energy coursed through Di Yu's body, unmistakably revitalizing his life force. At least, his life had been spared. Yet, when the spectators reflected on the harrowing ordeal that Di Yu had endured, they couldn't help but sigh deeply.

Di Yu, once known as a tyrant throughout the Royal Sacred Region, had been reduced to a pitiable state despite his prior arrogance in the face of opponents from the Medicine Sovereign Valley. Spectators couldn't help but wonder if this humbling experience would reshape his personality once he recovered. After all, without Di Shi's timely intervention, Di Yu would undoubtedly have met his demise.

Even the most vengeful avenger could do nothing for a man already in the embrace of death.

A growing crowd had assembled, their eyes riveted on this unfolding drama. Di Shi's gaze smoldered with icy fury, and Di Yu, weakly beseeching his brother for retribution, implored, "Brother, help me kill them. Kill them all."

"Don't worry, I will avenge you," Di Shi replied with a chilling undertone of murderous intent in his otherwise calm voice. He turned to his bodyguards and ordered, "Protect the young master."

"Yes, sir," the bodyguards replied dutifully as they formed a protective circle around Di Yu. Di Shi then took a step back, his eyes fixed on the assembled group, a violent aura surging forth from him. His body radiated azure light, and behind him, the projection of a primordial bird, an azure roc, materialized.

Di Shi's gaze locked onto Qin Wentian as he declared, "You must be courting death."

The waves of anger emanating from Di Shi were palpable. In the Royal Sacred Region, it was common knowledge that Di Shi cherished his equally talented younger brother. These adversaries, no matter how extraordinary, including the Holy Maiden of the Medicine Sovereign Valley, did not deter him. As an era-suppressing genius, his talent and combat prowess were beyond question. He would not be restrained by the status of his opponents.

"Be cautious," Yun Mengyi whispered as their group approached, taking their positions beside Qin Wentian. They could all sense the immense might of Di Shi. It was likely that no one among them could face him alone.

Qin Wentian tightened his grip on the Scarlet Demon Halberd. This was his first encounter with an era-suppressing genius, and Di Shi held a cultivation level two tiers above his own. In their earlier clash, Qin Wentian had realized he couldn't compete with Di Shi head-on. Yet an unending surge of battle intent emanated from him for some inexplicable reason.

Era-suppressing geniuses were his coveted targets. Fear was absent from his bones and blood, replaced only by excitement.

"This fellow..." Spectators were dumbfounded by the battle intent emanating from Qin Wentian. This man was clearly a madman, standing at the fifth level of Heavenly Dipper, and while his bloodline was potent, he was fully aware of his opponent's identity. His opponent was none other than Di Shi, an era-suppressing genius who had even slain ninth-level Heavenly Dipper Sovereigns before!

Di Shi's claim to fame had come when he was at the sixth level of Heavenly Dipper. He had faced experts from a formidable sect, including Chosen at the seventh and eighth levels of Heavenly Dipper. Yet, in their battle against Di Shi, they had all met their doom. Di Shi's name had reverberated throughout the Royal Sacred Region from that point forward, earning him the title of an era-suppressing genius.

Facing such a terrifying adversary, Qin Wentian radiated battle intent. The shock among the onlookers was palpable.

Bzzzz.

Di Shi moved without wasting words, his actions swift and direct. His eyes gleamed with a fearsome light, his speed surpassing that of lightning, and a faint image of an azure roc manifested behind him. He transformed into a beam of azure light, his palms descending with explosive force. This single, seemingly simple attack exerted enough pressure to place Qin Wentian in a precarious position, enveloping him entirely in overwhelming force.

Qin Wentian's determination surged as he invoked the Fiend Transformation Art, causing his physique to undergo a remarkable metamorphosis. Instead of retreating, he charged headlong at Di Shi, recognizing that avoiding his opponent's speed was futile. In this critical moment, he opted for a direct confrontation.

"DIE!" Qin Wentian's roar echoed, and his Scarlet Demon Halberd unleashed a torrent of dreamforce aimed directly at Di Shi's consciousness. However, Di Shi's mind stood firm as an iron wall, impervious to the dreamscape that Qin Wentian projected. In Di Shi's eyes, which gleamed with murderous intent, only one word existed – death.

Azure light erupted as a gigantic bird claw intercepted the Scarlet Demon Halberd, gripping it firmly. While Qin Wentian's strength couldn't yet fully harness the halberd's potential, the weapon itself was still terrifying. Even so, Di Shi effortlessly blocked the attack.

Di Shi grinned, twisting the halberd away. Qin Wentian felt his entire arm tremble as the Scarlet Demon Halberd was forcibly wrenched from his grasp and flung in a random direction. The azure light transformed into a ferocious bird that hurtled straight toward Qin Wentian, its power enough to tear him apart.

"Freeze," Yun Mengyi snorted coldly as the Mandate of her will descended upon Di Shi. However, her strength was insufficient to halt his attack completely.

"THUNDERGOD SLASH!" Chu Mang and Ouyang Kuangsheng simultaneously unleashed their attacks, sending two colossal thunderous blades slicing down from the heavens toward Di Shi.

Yet, Di Shi didn't even deign to look at them. These two were only at the fourth level of Heavenly Dipper. Although their attacks were formidable, they posed no genuine threat to him.

Astral light flickered as Qin Wentian transformed into a blur, retreating at breakneck speed.

"Where do you think you're going?" Di Shi sneered. Another overwhelming pressure engulfed Qin Wentian, rendering him as though he were stuck in quicksand. Even Stellar Transposition proved ineffective.

"GET LOST!" Qin Wentian's yuanfu surged as he thrust a single finger forward. Instantly, chaotic sword qi converged on his fingertip, transforming into a tempest that surged toward Di Shi, seeking to engulf him.

Di Shi furrowed his brows, striking down with his palms. Numerous projections of ferocious primordial birds screeched as they tore through the chaotic sword qi, hurtling toward Qin Wentian.

"Puchi!" Blood sprayed into the air as a wound appeared on Qin Wentian's chest. Simultaneously, he finally escaped Di Shi's attack radius, retreating rapidly.

"What formidable strength. I have no chance in a direct confrontation with him," Qin Wentian realized, his battle intent undiminished. He acknowledged that he couldn't match Di Shi. An era-suppressing genius possessed truly formidable power, far beyond the likes of Ye Kongfan.

"You'll meet your end here today without a doubt," Di Shi advanced, but at that very moment, a brilliant arc of sword qi slashed through the air, aiming straight at him. Di Shi raised his palms and violently clashed with the sword qi, but astonishingly, he failed. The sword qi tore through his palm imprint and continued on its path toward Di Shi.

Di Shi's brows twitched as his aura grew increasingly baleful. He thrust out his palms once more, causing a brilliant azure light to flash and collide once again with the persistent sword qi. Only after this clash did the sword qi finally disperse.

Suddenly, a streak of light shot across the sky, its source appearing before Di Shi in an instant. The newcomer seemed to radiate sword intent from every pore, giving him the appearance of a living sword. Though he couldn't be called handsome in the conventional sense, there was an air of extraordinary pride befitting an absolute genius.

"Ji Feixue from the Battle Sword Sect," Di Shi mused, observing the new arrival. It was the first time he had encountered someone who shared his prestigious title.

"Ji Feixue?" The expressions of the onlookers shifted with surprise.

"Wow, things are getting lively here," came a voice from the distance. Everyone turned to see an absolute beauty approaching. Her beauty could rival even the Holy Maiden from the Medicine Sovereign Valley. Her captivating presence held a gentle fragility that made people yearn to protect her.

"Lin Xian'er, she's here too."

Indeed, the newcomer was Lin Xian'er. She smiled at Qin Wentian and remarked, "Sir Qin, you're truly extraordinary. Your actions have brought three era-suppressing geniuses to this place."

As her words hung in the air, the spectators exchanged puzzled glances. Three era-suppressing geniuses? Apart from Di Shi and Ji Feixue, was there another?

Even Di Shi and Ji Feixue began to search the surroundings. Soon, in the far distance, they spotted a figure dressed in white heading towards them. With just one look, it was clear that this individual was exceptional. He exuded an unmatched presence and was exceptionally handsome.

"The flowing wind isn't ordinary, and the tranquil lake severs the moon. 'Yi shooting the nine heavens' – Gu Liufeng," Ji Feixue murmured, a look of admiration crossing his face. Among the eight absolute era-suppressing geniuses, Gu Liufeng was the one he admired the most!