Chapter 229: A Battle of Speed

Chapter 229: A Battle of Speed

The terrifying aura of icy energy erupted from Jinwu, instantly plunging the entire area into a frigid chill.

In the hall, people froze, assuming the powerful surge had come from Lin Langtian himself, only to realize it originated from Jinwu, the seemingly unassuming companion at his side. Meanwhile, the smile on Luo Yantian's face vanished as he narrowed his gaze on Lin Langtian and Jinwu. "You're the first ones who've dared to insult me and demand my Daqian Dynasty to leave."

"You talk too much."

No sooner had Lin Langtian finished speaking than Jinwu stepped forward, wasting no time. With a hiss, a spear of icy energy materialized in his hand, piercing the air as he pointed it directly at Luo Yantian and Mu Huang. The air around him filled with a chilling aura of deadly intent.

Seeing Jinwu's audacious move, Mu Huang, who rarely smiled, let a mocking grin cross his face. His massive hands tightened into fists, releasing a powerful force like a brewing storm that surged out from his body.

"Boom!"

With a cold stare, Mu Huang stepped forward, his body radiating a blinding golden light. His arm, like one made of solid gold, swung forward, meeting Jinwu's icy spear head-on.

Clang!

The sharp ring of metal against metal rang out, and waves of energy burst from their clash, compressing the air until it howled. The fierce gusts forced both Jinwu and Mu Huang back, each retreating half a step. This sight made the people in the ancient hall widen their eyes in shock.

They had all heard of Mu Huang's strength. Known for surviving three Nirvana tribulations and ranked on the Nirvana List, he was expected to crush his opponent in one move. But to their surprise, Jinwu matched him, proving that the Flame Alliance had grown more formidable than anyone realized.

"Boom!"

Barely touching the ground, Jinwu steadied himself, his eyes flashing with icy light, a hint of fierce battle lust in his gaze. Although he'd only recently reached the Third Yuan Nirvana stage, as a Nine Shadows Blackgold Crow, fighting opponents above his level was second nature.

In an instant, Jinwu stamped his foot, transforming into a flash of icy light as he charged at Mu Huang. His spear, now a blur of icy shadows, cut through the air like a storm of ice daggers aimed straight at his opponent.

"Hmph!"

Seeing Jinwu's relentless assault, Luo Yantian's eyes grew cold. With a wave of his hand, a crimson dagger appeared, flashing out like lightning, aimed at Jinwu's throat.

Ding!

But just as the dagger sliced through the air, a flash of fire intercepted it, knocking it aside. Lin Langtian's figure appeared before Luo Yantian, holding his blazing Scarlet Flame Spear. "I'll be your opponent. Don't interfere with their fight," he said, his voice calm as he met Luo Yantian's darkening gaze.

"There are few who dare to face me, even in the core regions. Are you sure you're up to it?" Luo Yantian sneered, a hint of malice creeping into his voice.

"Only cowards talk so much," Lin Langtian replied coldly.

A dark shadow crossed Luo Yantian's face as he clenched his jaw. Cold malice rippled from him as he swore, "You'll regret this, fool!" As he spoke, golden energy burst forth from his back, forming a pair of large golden wings.

With a quick flap of his golden wings, he surged toward Lin Langtian, cutting through the air as he unleashed a flurry of golden energy beams like a barrage of deadly projectiles. The force tore the air around them, filling it with an eerie, piercing sound.

Yet Lin Langtian stood his ground, unflinching as the scarlet flames of his Vermilion Skyfire engulfed him, causing the temperature to soar. The golden projectiles melted into sparks of flame as they touched the scorching heat, quickly dissipating.

"What kind of flame is that?" Luo Yantian's face tightened as he sensed the dangerous aura emanating from Lin Langtian's fiery cloak.

He quickly pushed aside his doubts. Relying on the speed boost granted by his powerful wings, Luo Yantian lunged at Lin Langtian, his hand formed into a blade glowing with golden light, slashing fiercely toward Lin Langtian's neck.

Lin Langtian dodged swiftly, his movements graceful as he retreated like drifting petals.

"Running away?" Luo Yantian laughed coldly. Twisting his body, he launched himself at Lin Langtian, following him like a shadow.

Lin Langtian raised an eyebrow, noting the dexterity of Luo Yantian's movement. The golden wings on his back seemed to have a unique energy, making this the first time anyone had matched his speed since he had learned the Celestial Travel Steps.

He kicked off again, leaving a faint shadow behind as he appeared dozens of meters away. But as soon as he reappeared, Luo Yantian was already closing in, his posture resembling a flying wild goose as he slipped through the air to tail Lin Langtian.

"You've got some decent movement skills. Once I capture you, I'll take the time to learn them. Combined with my Sky Soaring Wings, my speed will surpass that of any Nirvana-stage fighter," Luo Yantian said, his tone dripping with greed.

"Oh? Seems you think you've already won." Dodging effortlessly, Lin Langtian chuckled.

Luo Yantian smirked. "Give it up! My speed is unrivaled, even in the core regions. You may have some strength, but if you can't catch me, you're nothing more than a cornered rat."

With another flap of his wings, he closed in, his hand ablaze with golden energy, forming a blade that made the air itself ripple as he aimed to strike Lin Langtian's shoulder.

But just before the blade made contact, Lin Langtian vanished, leaving Luo Yantian momentarily taken aback. Before he could recover, a taunting voice sounded from behind.

"Hey, I'm over here."

Luo Yantian spun around, only to see Lin Langtian now behind him. To his shock, a pair of enormous crimson wings had unfurled from Lin Langtian's back. These wings were no ordinary energy construct but felt like true wings, exuding a majestic presence like that of a high-rank beast.

For a moment, he was paralyzed by the sight. Then, Lin Langtian gave a wry smile. In a flash, he moved like a bullet, closing the distance with an impossible speed, leaving Luo Yantian no time to react.

Swiftly forming a series of hand seals, Lin Langtian's silhouette shifted, and a massive, looming shadow appeared behind him—a figure embodying an indomitable power that pressed down upon Luo Yantian like a towering mountain.

"Martial Sovereign's Heaven-Shattering Technique!"

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