Unexcelled In This World

Unexcelled In This World . . .

As the furious bellow of the Ouyang Ancestor reverberated through the air, Qin Wentian, undeterred, responded with a voice chilled with ice, "Old fool, do you have something to say?"

A resounding tremor echoed, a palpable tension hanging in the air. The Ouyang Ancestor, a senior figure, towered with his imposing aura, yet Qin Wentian, a mere junior, had dared to affront him so brazenly?

"You've gone too far. Leave this place now with Ouyang Kuangsheng, and I may consider overlooking this matter," the Ouyang Ancestor declared icily. Even in this dire situation, he hesitated to engage in open conflict with Qin Wentian. This young man had not only survived his confrontation with the Great Solar Chen Clan and Jun Yu of the Pill Emperor Hall but had emerged unscathed. Despite the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan's advantage, the Ouyang Ancestor refused to underestimate Qin Wentian.

"Forget this matter?" Qin Wentian scoffed. "Have you forgotten the past when your clan betrayed our alliance, continuing to cultivate the Nine Ultimate Arts? I won't hold that grudge against you for now, but today, you've imprisoned my brother and forced his beloved to marry Ouyang Zicheng. Yet, you have the audacity to claim you'll forget this matter?"

The Ouyang Ancestor quaked at these audacious words. His aura surged menacingly as he retorted, "Impudent, Qin Wentian! I've shown you enough restraint. If you persist in such defiance, don't blame me for abandoning all civility."

"Civility?" Qin Wentian laughed bitterly. "In reality, you fear me. Speaking of civility, it's laughable."

"One last chance," Qin Wentian declared. "Do you agree to my terms or not?"

A thunderous roar shook the heavens, lightning and fire intermingling in the rage of the Ouyang Ancestor.

Qin Wentian had anticipated this response. He shifted his gaze to the two ascendants of the Jiang Clan, who were forced to reveal themselves due to the unfolding situation. Today was meant to be a wedding alliance, but they had no choice but to intervene.

"I, Qin Wentian, am a friend of Jiang Ting. I won't dwell on past grievances. But seeing that Jiang Ting and Ouyang Kuangsheng are genuinely in love, I don't wish to see them hurt. Therefore, today can still be a day of celebration, a day of their wedding. I urge you both to weigh your options carefully. Will you sacrifice Jiang Ting's happiness to support the Ouyang Ancestor and forge an alliance with him? Or will you allow Jiang Ting to marry Ouyang Kuangsheng, aligning yourselves with me, Qin Wentian?"

Qin Wentian faced the two Jiang Clan Ascendants, and his words sent shockwaves through the crowd. His proposition was undeniably appealing.

The Jiang Clan was now presented with a choice – align with the Ouyang Ancestor or with Qin Wentian. The scale was tipped heavily in favor of the latter. Currently, Qin Wentian's forces, including the four ascendants, rivalled the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan, whereas the Jiang Clan held two ascendants. The Jiang Clan could choose between a situation of five ascendants against four or six against three. It was a straightforward choice, one that sent shivers down the Ouyang Ancestor's spine. Just one sentence from Qin Wentian had induced cold sweat and fear in him, making him wonder about the consequences if the Jiang Clan sided with Qin Wentian.

Qin Wentian's bold words left the two ascendants of the Jiang Clan in a state of bewilderment, their minds swirling with the implications of his offer.

Their initial motivation for seeking an alliance with the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan was driven by self-interest and the potential benefits it could bring. But now, with Qin Wentian's proposition on the table, they had to weigh their options carefully.

"Ouyang Kuangsheng is my brother, and Jiang Ting is my friend. If the Jiang Clan agrees to align with me, I guarantee that it will herald a new era of prosperity for your clan within Grand Xia," Qin Wentian declared passionately. "However, if you choose to stand with the Ouyang Ancestor today, it means you're abandoning Jiang Ting once more. In that case, I will sever any ties between Jiang Ting and the Jiang Clan, and henceforth, consider the Jiang Clan as my enemy."

Qin Wentian's words left the two Jiang Clan Ascendants pondering the gravity of their decision. However, before they could reach a conclusion, the Ouyang Ancestor tried to plant seeds of doubt, saying, "Brother Jiang, this brat is attempting to sow discord. Don't trust him."

Qin Wentian retorted with a dismissive tone, "Do I even need to sow discord? Are you overestimating yourself a bit too much?"

His icy gaze swept over the experts from both the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan and the Jiang Clan. He added, "Those who are not involved should leave now. As for the rest who choose to remain, do not expect mercy."

As his words hung in the air, a palpable aura of impending violence enveloped the surroundings.

"Such audacious boasting! Since this brat desires his own demise, KILL HIM!" A surge of potent lightning erupted from Ouyang Mutian, his constellation gleaming brilliantly. Within the constellation, numerous violet-hued lightning swords formed, crackling with menacing power.

Qin Wentian's continued provocations and his arrogance on this significant occasion finally pushed the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan to their limits. They could no longer tolerate his insolence.

"Qin Wentian, are you truly determined to meet your end?" The Ouyang Ancestor's face contorted with cold fury, and his aura radiated a terrifying, palpable bloodlust.

Three formidable Celestial Phenomenon Ascendants unleashed their might, causing the very sky to shift hues as their constellations illuminated the heavens.

The two Jiang Clan Ascendants furrowed their brows, uncertain of which course to take given the abrupt turn of events.

"Fairy Qingmei and Sect Leader, I must request your assistance in dealing with that Ouyang old fool," Qin Wentian instructed. Both Fairy Qingmei and the Mystic Moon Hall's sect leader nodded in agreement, their eyes filled with determination as they moved toward the Ouyang Ancestor.

Qin Wentian intended for the two of them to join forces against the Ouyang Ancestor.

"Hmph." The second Ouyang Aristocrat Clan Ascendant stepped forward, aiming to obstruct Fairy Qingmei and the Mystic Moon Hall's sect leader. However, at that very moment, the Matriarch of the Mystic Moon Hall also stepped forward, a streak of eerie light slicing through the air.

"Old Xing, please assist the senior Matriarch in dealing with the second Ouyang ascendant," Qin Wentian commanded.

"Understood," Old Xing affirmed, aligning himself with the Matriarch as they confronted the second Ouyang Aristocrat Clan Ascendant.

Spectators couldn't help but wonder if Qin Wentian had lost his mind. He had divided his forces, with two against one in his favor when facing the Ouyang Aristocrat Clan's ascendants. Yet, they couldn't forget that there was still one more Ouyang Ascendant remaining – Ouyang Mutian. Moreover, the two Jiang Clan Ascendants had yet to make their intentions clear. What if they decided to side against Qin Wentian instead? Was he truly willing to risk his life so recklessly?

"Until now, I believed that even the two Jiang Clan seniors wouldn't want to intervene in this matter. At the very least, by abstaining from acting against me, we could still have a chance to be friends," Qin Wentian stated confidently. His words seemed to strike a chord with the two ascendants from the Jiang Clan, stirring an eerie sense of trepidation in their hearts. Yet, Qin Wentian's unwavering confidence left them hesitant. After all, would he dare to be so audacious if he didn't have a plan?

Even Ouyang Kuangsheng and Jiang Ting, who had been in the midst of this tumultuous confrontation, felt their hearts clench as they witnessed the incredible transformation taking place before their eyes. In this critical moment, Qin Wentian's aura had ascended to the absolute pinnacle of the Heavenly Dipper realm. It was as if his very bloodline urged him to break through the invisible barrier that separated Heavenly Dipper from Celestial Phenomenon.

The intensity of Qin Wentian's aura had reached an awe-inspiring zenith within the realm of Heavenly Dipper. Those positioned at the upper echelons of this realm felt an overwhelming and crushing pressure simply by standing in his vicinity. To those who had witnessed the prowess of peak Heavenly Dipper cultivators in the past, the disparity was striking. Qin Wentian had transcended their understanding and had become a realm unto himself.

Mocking laughter rippled through the air as Qin Wentian responded to Ouyang Mutian's threat, his voice tinged with unshakable confidence. "Do you believe you possess the power to end my existence? Your arrogance is as boundless as the sky."

The scarlet demon halberd, clutched firmly in Qin Wentian's grip, pointed directly at Ouyang Mutian. An air of supreme arrogance surrounded him, as though he were the sovereign ruler of all demons, commanding dominion over every corner of the world.

With a resounding buzz, Ouyang Mutian continued to ascend into the heavens. His hand guided the formation of his constellation, causing torrents of lightning-charged swords to whirl in a tumultuous vortex. A tempestuous storm of destruction brewed as he declared, "Witness the futility of resistance, for I am a Celestial Phenomenon Ascendant, and you are but a Heavenly Dipper cultivator."

Undaunted, Qin Wentian remained motionless in the face of the devastating onslaught. He allowed the electrifying swords of lightning to strike him head-on. Just when everyone believed they would witness his annihilation, shock coursed through the crowd as they saw Qin Wentian standing tall and resolute amid the maelstrom of destruction.

A radiant protective barrier enveloped his body, forming a formidable suit of armor. Despite the devastating power of the lightning-infused sword beams, they failed to breach his formidable defense or inflict harm upon him.

Qin Wentian glanced at the constellation that enveloped this space, a hint of disdain flashing across his eyes. "What a feeble constellation," he remarked casually. It was no wonder that his seniors had often warned him about the significant disparities in strength among Celestial Phenomenon Ascendants, even when they were of the same realm.

Ouyang Mutian, a Celestial Phenomenon Ascendant and a pinnacle figure within Grand Xia, had formed a constellation that, to Qin Wentian, appeared pitifully weak. Its power was no match for the dormant immortals whose cultivation had been restricted to the peak of Heavenly Dipper.

Qin Wentian's soft-spoken words struck Ouyang Mutian like a thunderbolt. The Celestial Phenomenon Ascendant's face turned ashen with an overwhelming sense of humiliation. How had he, a Celestial Phenomenon Ascendant, failed to pierce Qin Wentian's defenses?

A profound sense of regret gnawed at Ouyang Mutian's soul. Qin Wentian's emotionless voice rang out, shattering the silence and deepening the shock that had already gripped the onlookers. Even the two ascendants from the Jiang Clan were not immune to the impact of Qin Wentian's words.

They had once believed that ascending to Celestial Phenomenon would place them at the pinnacle, making them masters of Grand Xia. However, with a single sentence, Qin Wentian not only shattered Ouyang Mutian's self-confidence but also deflated their own arrogance.

Was this the Qin Wentian who had returned? The demonic figure who had once ignited tempestuous storms throughout Grand Xia? He radiated a blinding halo of light that outshone even the constellations, marking his triumphant return to Grand Xia!