Undefeatable

Undefeatable

In this critical moment, Qin Wentian may have appeared outwardly composed, but within, a tempest of astonishment raged. Each strike of the lightning bolts crashing against his body and the paralyzing electric web ensnaring him drew power from the Mandate of Lightning. True intents, once comprehended, infused one's attacks with the entirety of their Mandate wisdom, exponentially enhancing their destructive force. To Qin Wentian's gaze, Liu Lan stood nonchalantly, yet the pressure he imposed was nothing short of crushing.

Had Qin Wentian been an ordinary seventh-level Heavenly Dipper Sovereign, Liu Lan's casual strike would have been sufficient to end his life.

As he focused on Liu Lan, Qin Wentian observed his hands bathed in a menacing violet radiance, ensconced by crackling lightning. Chaotic bolts danced like vipers in the air, generating relentless claps of thunder. A ferocious maelstrom of destruction spiraled around Liu Lan, annihilating anything within its reach. With the true intent of Lightning, Liu Lan required no additional defense; the lightning itself acted as his impenetrable shield.

With an earth-shaking "BOOM!" Liu Lan advanced, his presence akin to a Lightning Divinity, striding towards Qin Wentian. His eyes, violet pools of deadly intent, locked onto his target. His palms erupted with force, and the lightning force field surrounding him expanded, creating colossal palm imprints crackling with radiant currents. These imprints formed a luminous electric web, ensnaring Qin Wentian within its deadly grasp.

"Is this the power of true intent? It even contains a restraining effect?" gasped onlookers, their eyes riveted to the unfolding spectacle. The intensity of this battle surpassed all expectations.

Qin Wentian, now resembling a fiendish deity, took a step forward, his form bathed in a resplendent astral glow that served as his protective armor. With uplifted palms, he unleashed a star-seizing palm imprint of overwhelming might, clashing head-on with Liu Lan's lightning-infused palm imprint. Resounding crackles filled the air as Qin Wentian's palm imprints shattered under the augmented force of true intent, compounded by the Mandate of Lightning's inherent slashing power.

The Mandate of Lightning possessed a natural lacerating property within its attacks, an attribute further magnified upon the comprehension of true intent. While Qin Wentian's unleashed force was formidable, Liu Lan's strikes were equally potent. The latter, a peak Heavenly Dipper cultivator with mastery over the true intent of the Mandate of Lightning, hailed from the illustrious Violet Thunder Sect.

Qin Wentian's eyes blazed with a fierce determination. He multiplied into thousands of incarnations that surged forth in unison, generating an overwhelming force that shattered Liu Lan's lightning palm imprints. But as Qin Wentian broke free from that onslaught, Liu Lan materialized above him. Bolts of lightning converged, forming an intimidating sword of light that descended with irresistible momentum. Its radiance was so blinding that spectators couldn't bear to look.

This sword of light resembled a streak of lightning carving through the firmament, moving with such celerity that human reactions were rendered futile.

"BOOM!"

In that pivotal moment, the battlefield shimmered with astral radiance as Qin Wentian unleashed Stellar Transposition, fragmenting his form into shadowy mirages. Yet, the sword of light cleaving through the air remained unrelenting, harmonizing with Qin Wentian's agility. The blazing edge scorched his skin, carving a long and profound gash.

The potency of a true intent, a Mandate, could utterly dismantle his defenses and deliver direct harm.

"Is this the might of the supreme-tier? The chasm between those who grasp a true intent and those who don't is staggering," Qin Wentian reflected. That prior sword of light had effortlessly pierced his defenses, threatening to bifurcate him.

Without respite, Liu Lan pressed the attack. Proficient in the Mandate of Wind, his swiftness rivaled lightning itself. Another sword of light slashed towards Qin Wentian, rending the heavens asunder. Qin Wentian retreated explosively, yet the ensuing impact left him with several grievous injuries.

"Do you believe evading will avail you?" Liu Lan levitated in midair, his aura surging with intensified lightning energy that seemed capable of annihilation.

Qin Wentian fragmented into multiple incarnations again, each exuding an unyielding sword essence. His true body stood at the epicenter of this tempestuous sword energy. In the Immortal Martial Realm, there existed a stone monument resonating with sword intent, and Qin Wentian had comprehended its secrets. Though no physical swords littered the surroundings, the area surrounding him brimmed with potent, murderous sword intent.

BOOM!

Simultaneously, all his incarnations advanced, weaving intricate patterns of runic inscriptions that materialized into countless luminous sword-type symbols.

Liu Lan's brow furrowed; these symbols resembled divine weapons, each pulsating with ferocious, destructive energy.

These inscriptions were all peak-tier fourth-ranked divine runes, meticulously crafted through the Spirit Refinement Method, each imbued with tremendous destructive might. They had been the source of the explosive attack during his confrontation with Di Shi, a last-resort gambit that ultimately injured both parties.

Liu Lan's assault bore formidable strength, and Qin Wentian needed to counteract his strikes before breaching his defenses.

Once more, Qin Wentian surged forward, prompting a change in Liu Lan's expression. He sensed an impending sword intent, unerringly homing in on his heart, as if the blade were omnipresent.

The multitude of incarnations abruptly vanished, an unsustainable technique, but for Qin Wentian, it sufficed. Countless sword inscriptions materialized in the air, their destructive energy intermingling with his innate sword intent, setting every onlooker's heart aquiver.

Qin Wentian advanced with his third step. Upon landing, Liu Lan groaned, enveloped in an eerie sensation of surrealism. It seemed as if Qin Wentian had harnessed an enigmatic power to bind their fates. Within this realm, Qin Wentian reigned supreme, each step he took felt akin to a blade piercing Liu Lan's heart.

Qin Wentian, too, experienced this sensation, recognizing it as the essence of the Seven Annihilation Swordplay he'd gleaned from the Sword Forest in the Royal Tomb of Grand Xia.

With profound strength, even leaves or descending petals could transform into lethal swords. A genuine sword cultivator possessed the ability to control formless sword qi, rendering it corporeal.

Qin Wentian's perception expanded to its zenith. Just as he'd understood, when the sword resided within his heart, every facet of the world could become a weapon under his command.

In a moment of realization, Qin Wentian grasped that while Liu Lan had comprehended the true intent of Lightning, his Mandate of Sword remained merely at the Perfection Boundary. In fact, Qin Wentian's mastery of the Mandate of Sword surpassed Liu Lan's. Perhaps Liu Lan's primary pursuit was the Mandate of Lightning? If he were to attain true intent in the Mandate of Sword, the earlier display of his sword of light would be overwhelmingly dominant, leaving Qin Wentian with no avenue for evasion.

Liu Lan, too, sensed the looming danger. He launched another attack at Qin Wentian, conjuring an immense sword formed of lightning and thunder that arced through the heavens. However, Qin Wentian effortlessly flicked his fingers, instigating a harmonious hum from the sword inscriptions. They erupted, colliding with the gargantuan sword, channeling their self-destructive power to nullify Liu Lan's assault.

Qin Wentian advanced steadily, compelling Liu Lan to groan in agony while his pulse raced. Although Liu Lan had comprehended true intent in his Mandates, he was at a loss in the face of such an attack.

Buzz!

Liu Lan surged forward, his astral nova manifesting as a faint silhouette of a Lightning Divinity materialized behind him. Arcs of lightning danced wildly, carrying a tyranny capable of obliterating all. His intention was to engage Qin Wentian in close combat.

Qin Wentian's colossal form was akin to that of a fiendish god. He executed the Incarnation Burst technique, conjuring several incarnations that bore the power of void vibration from his Mandate of Force. Together, they unleashed a deluge of palm imprints, akin to mountain peaks, targeting Liu Lan.

Liu Lan's movement was abruptly halted, and he roared in frustration as the lightning around him morphed into sword-like formations. Qin Wentian refused to grant him the opportunity to retaliate, launching gargantuan palm strikes resembling mountains, all pounding Liu Lan.

Explosions resounded incessantly, yet despite their overwhelming force, the attacks could not penetrate the lightning forcefield, Liu Lan's newfound defense after comprehending the true intent of the Mandate of Lightning.

Undeterred, Qin Wentian continued to advance, his sword intent blazing. Upon the seventh step, Liu Lan experienced an onslaught as if ten thousand swords were piercing his heart, causing blood to trickle from his lips.

Liu Lan had attained the supreme-tier of Heavenly Dipper and grasped true intent. However, his repertoire of techniques paled in comparison to Di Shi, one of the eight era-suppressing geniuses. This distinction lay in the disparity between genius and era-suppressing genius. Were Di Shi to possess true intent and maintain Liu Lan's cultivation level, Qin Wentian would likely have perished long ago. Nevertheless, while Qin Wentian could inflict wounds, he remained unable to secure Liu Lan's demise.

Aware of his inadequacy, Qin Wentian recognized that he needed to take that crucial step, attaining true intent before he could hope to overcome Liu Lan.

"Are they evenly matched? Qin Wentian can actually harm Liu Lan," spectators marveled. The two combatants persisted in their grueling battle, both accumulating additional injuries, yet neither possessed the strength to deal a decisive blow. Ultimately, they were compelled to cease hostilities.

In truth, Qin Wentian was at a disadvantage. His sole advantages were his proficiency in numerous techniques, all exceeding Liu Lan's in quality. Despite being two cultivation levels below, he managed to hold his own against Liu Lan, albeit at a great cost to his astral energy reserves. This revelation astounded onlookers.

Qin Wentian understood that without his four Yuanfus, it was impossible for him to sustain such a high energy expenditure and protracted engagement with Liu Lan.

"I still lack strength. This grand battle presents a rare opportunity for improvement. I must grow stronger," Qin Wentian reflected as he settled onto his platform, closing his eyes to contemplate the insights gleaned from his clash with Liu Lan. For all nine participants on this battlefield, their combat prowess at the pinnacle of the Heavenly Dipper was under intense scrutiny. This precious opportunity to hone their skills should not be squandered.

In this intense moment, Di Shi's deadly glare bore into Qin Wentian, yet the latter appeared utterly unfazed. It was as though he existed in his own world, an island of calm amid a tempestuous sea.

Thanks to the plethora of pills provided by Mo Qingcheng, Qin Wentian harbored an unshakable confidence. As long as he drew breath, he could continue battling, pushing himself to the limits and beyond.

"The reigning champion of the Immortal Martial Realm, Qin Wentian, should he emerge victorious today, will undoubtedly usher in a new era," whispered the spectators, their hearts heavy with awe. Facing off against both Di Shi and Liu Lan at the seventh level of Heavenly Dipper was nothing short of miraculous.

Following this remarkable showdown, the Radiant Gold crown prince extended a challenge to Li Tian. Despite his status as one of the eight era-suppressing geniuses, Li Tian couldn't help but feel the pressure. Not only was his opponent exceptionally formidable, but the crown prince had also mastered the true intent of the Mandate of Gold. Li Tian, in his relentless pursuit of perfection in the Mandate of Gold, found himself stifled by his opponent's prowess. Despite the palpable tension, neither side could claim victory, and their battle concluded in a draw.

Unexpectedly, Qin Wentian then initiated a challenge against the Radiant Gold crown prince of his own volition. The earth quaked and the heavens trembled as their duel unfolded. While it was evident that Qin Wentian lagged slightly in terms of strength, the crown prince lacked the power to utterly subdue and eliminate him.

"What's his game? Is he attempting to seize this opportunity to elevate his combat abilities?" murmured the audience, a growing sense of anticipation settling upon them. Their hearts raced with newfound excitement as they began to grasp Qin Wentian's intentions, infusing the already electrifying atmosphere with even greater intensity.