Terrifying Ancient City

Terrifying Ancient City . . .

"The ancient Driftsnow City?" Pei Tianyuan and his companions' expressions froze in astonishment. The origin of this dazzling radiance emanated from none other than that enigmatic city concealed deep within the earth.

"Why was this concealed for so long?" Many pondered aloud, their eyes gleaming with a mix of curiosity and determination. Undoubtedly, the Driftsnow Master must have employed arcane methods to veil the city's existence from prying eyes. The luminous spectacle it now presented resembled a river of runic light, its currents flowing with a frenzied vitality.

The experts who had been grounded now ascended into the heavens. The very earth beneath them underwent seismic upheaval, unfurling a pristine city that began to eclipse the old Driftsnow City's presence.

The tremors of these momentous shifts rippled across thousands of miles, extending endlessly. While the new Driftsnow City may not have matched the sprawling vastness of its predecessor, it still held an impressive expanse.

"In the tales, the Driftsnow Master and Immortal Jade are said to have dedicated their lives to craft a city. Could this be the very same ancient city they labored to create?" Numerous silhouettes hung in the air, their refuge above amidst the tumult below. Their gazes remained locked onto the unearthed city, an unending sense of awe washing over them.

So, it appeared that the legends held truth. The city before them exuded a daunting power, seemingly capable of endless transformations—a true city turned weapon.

"Why do you all hesitate?" Qin Wentian's gaze bore into the Jiang Clan's experts with an icy arrogance. His radiance intensified, his eyes gleaming with renewed resolve.

"As I proclaimed earlier, henceforth, I am the new City Lord of Driftsnow City. Without my consent, none of you are permitted to remain here."

The current City Lord of Driftsnow City wore a visage etched with displeasure. The other experts regarded Qin Wentian with a mix of surprise and wariness. Several formidable figures moved towards him simultaneously, wielding their immortal-ranked weapons to assail Qin Wentian, their attacks ruthlessly targeting the protective light screen conjured by the Nine Immortality Bells.

Qin Wentian snorted disdainfully. To the onlookers' astonishment, the nine towering ancient bells began to whirl frantically, unraveling into a plethora of runes. Only the protective light screen remained, encasing Qin Wentian. Descending, he perched atop the newly unveiled Driftsnow City, bathed in the radiant illumination of countless runic inscriptions that adorned his being, akin to an resplendent armor.

Rumble!~ Qin Wentian's form expanded dramatically, akin to a giant. Simultaneously, wing-like runic inscriptions unfurled behind him. It was as though he had undergone a profound metamorphosis, radiating a divine aura that left all who witnessed it awestruck.

"Bzz" His wings unfurled, creating a tempestuous gust. These colossal wings exuded an immortal luminescence, a sight that struck terror into all who beheld it.

As for the vanished Nine Immortality Bells, they had all disintegrated into shimmering motes of light that encircled Qin Wentian like loyal sentinels. Qin Wentian's unwavering will formed an instant connection with them, bestowing him control over the city.

"RUMBLE~" Above, a barrage of attacks launched by Battle Heavens Immortal Manor's experts descended like a tempest. These strikes seamlessly morphed into fearsome war chariots, hurtling towards Qin Wentian with relentless force. These colossal chariots, adorned with silver spears, possessed a sheer destructive might that could reduce mountains to rubble with each collision.

"BOOM!" With a determined stride, Qin Wentian summoned the ancient Driftsnow City's runic light to alight the heavens. A radiant, golden streak shot forth, unfurling an ancient bridge that met the oncoming war chariots head-on. Explosions reverberated as the chariots disintegrated upon impact, while the bridge remained unscathed—a testament to its imperviousness.

"KILL!"

Qin Wentian bellowed in fury. From a concealed vantage point within the Driftsnow City, a resounding rumble emanated as the very earth seemed to churn with energy. A colossal palm imprint, spanning hundreds of meters, materialized, radiating with blinding brilliance, poised to obliterate anything in its path.

The Battle Heavens Immortal Manor experts' expressions contorted in alarm. Their immortal foundations glowed fiercely as they tapped deeper into their cores, unleashing torrents of immortal energy. More war chariots materialized, racing recklessly toward the colossal palm imprint, attempting to engage it in combat. However, this formidable palm remained unscathed, deflecting all forms of assault.

As the palm imprint crashed into the chariots, they disintegrated into fragments. Faced with its overwhelming radiance, even the immortal-foundation experts had no recourse but to retreat, their very lives hanging in the balance.

The palm imprint then soared through the air before gently returning to the ground, melding seamlessly back into the earth's surface. To the untrained eye, it appeared to be an ordinary plot of land, devoid of any telltale signs of its extraordinary power.

"Could this be the weaponized city crafted by the Driftsnow Master of legend? Its might is truly awe-inspiring!" Spectators watched in amazement, their hearts quaking at the sheer might of this ancient city's weaponry. Even the major powers of Cloud Prefecture marveled at this revelation. Today, their horizons had undoubtedly been broadened, for they now beheld an ancient city fashioned into a divine weapon, capable of launching direct assaults.

Pei Tianyuan fell silent, his gaze locked onto the weaponized city, his heart tinged with envy. This formidable weaponized city resided within his realm of Jiangling Country, yet he had remained oblivious to its existence and had no control over it. Now, it was under the command of a third-level Celestial Phenomenon Ascendant, who brazenly declared himself the new City Lord of Driftsnow City. Qin Wentian had utterly disregarded Pei Tianyuan's authority.

Was Qin Wentian's plan to claim this city as his own and establish an independent territory? If so, Pei Tianyuan couldn't help but feel a burning embarrassment. He would become the laughingstock, unable to access a region that should rightfully be under his control. What's more, his opponent's strength was so feeble that it was almost laughable.

In the sky, representatives from various major powers exchanged glances, their eyes gleaming with more than just a desire to defeat Qin Wentian. They coveted the weaponized city, a creation of the Driftsnow Master and Immortal Jade. None had anticipated that this ancient city concealed such devastating power.

The Jiang Clan, renowned for their expertise in weaponsmithing, saw the city as a potential catalyst to amplify its might further. Acquiring the city would elevate their status and strength significantly. The feud they had with Qin Wentian was no longer ordinary—it had escalated to a whole new level.

"This weaponized city would be a waste in your hands," one of the Jiang Clan's experts coldly asserted, turning to the others. "Let's join forces and eradicate him. He can use the city as a weapon, but we can't allow that to happen."

"Stubborn fools," Qin Wentian's voice dripped with icy disdain. Within the ancient city, several locations erupted with blinding radiance.

"Chains of City," Qin Wentian commanded. In an instant, countless golden chains shot out like lightning. These chains seemed inexhaustible, emerging from every corner of the Driftsnow City, converging in the air. The experts in the sky gazed around, their bodies involuntarily quaking as they realized the chains had encircled them.

"This...," they attempted to soar higher to evade, but the chains remained indifferent, moving toward a different destination.

To their horror, the Jiang Clan's experts observed the chains rapidly writhing and advancing in their direction.

"Don't let them ensnare you!" one expert shouted, brandishing a massive blade to sever the chains near him in one stroke.

Their attempts were futile; the chains seemed infinite. Those severed merely reappeared, relentlessly homing in on them. First-level immortal-foundation experts frantically launched attacks, but the chains multiplied, entirely surrounding them and threatening to bury them.

"NO!" A scream pierced the air. As it faded, the chains reached the unfortunate victim, coiling around him like a colossal golden serpent. Other chains morphed into spearheads, thrusting toward the helpless captive.

"Chi, chi, chi!" The chain-formed spears pierced him repeatedly, rendering his body a pincushion. Only then did the chains relinquish their grasp, allowing the lifeless body to plummet.

Not just one expert met this gruesome fate; in a matter of moments, several others died in the same manner, their corpses descending from the sky.

Jiang Yan, initially shielded by an expert, found himself overwhelmed by the relentless tide of chains. The expert was forced to abandon him, leaving Jiang Yan alone, his face drained of color.

"Swish~" Immortal chains, menacing and unyielding, encircled him before dragging him downward at alarming speed.

Moments later, Jiang Yan stood before a towering figure, a colossal being with wings spanning 30,000 meters. It was none other than Qin Wentian.

Qin Wentian regarded Jiang Yan with disdain, a mere insect in his eyes.

"Release me, please," Jiang Yan stammered, his trembling body reflecting the terror that had settled deep within his soul. In this moment, his life was no longer his own; it was subject to the whims of Qin Wentian.

"Didn't you once revel in arrogance? Why beg so pathetically now?" Qin Wentian retorted with frigid scorn. With a swift motion, his palm surged toward Jiang Yan, whose widened eyes reflected sheer despair. "NOOOOOOOOOOOO!~"

Jiang Yan's despair was palpable. Once hailed as a genius of the Jiang Clan, he had been unmatched in the world, looking down upon Qin Wentian. Yet now, his life was mercilessly torn from him by the very person he had once dismissed.

Miracles were few and far between. A deafening roar resounded as Jiang Yan's body disintegrated into particles, eventually reduced to dust carried away by the wind. Qin Wentian claimed his interspatial ring without a hint of courtesy. These people had sought his life, and they would now pay the price. The Grim Reaper had already commenced his relentless harvest of their souls!