Chapter 8: Battle of the Sect Masters
"A true sect master does not just lead. He stands at the forefront and crushes all who oppose him."
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The Heavenly Sword Sect's Grand Plaza was filled with tension.
On one side stood Jian Wuying, the feared sect master of the Heavenly Sword Sect. His aura radiated immense power, his sword overflowing with Heavenly Dao energy. He had cultivated for over 600 years, standing at the Peak of Soul Formation Realm.
On the other side stood Xiao Tian, his expression calm, his black robes flowing under the moonlight. His cultivation had recently surged, and thanks to the Multiplier Cashback System, he had already reached the Peak of Soul Formation Realm as well.
The air between them distorted, crackling with pure sword intent.
This was not just a battle.
This was a clash of rulers.
A fight that would decide which sect survived and which one perished.
Jian Wuying's eyes narrowed. "You are talented, Xiao Tian. But talent alone will not save you."
"Let's test that theory," Xiao Tian said indifferently.
Jian Wuying raised his sword. "Heavenly Sword Art—Nine Heavens Slash!"
Nine colossal sword beams, each infused with thunderous divine energy, shot toward Xiao Tian like a storm of destruction.
The sheer pressure alone caused the ground to crack beneath them.
But Xiao Tian merely raised one finger.
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His sword hummed with divine power, its golden aura expanding.
"Celestial Annihilation Sword—Void Shattering Slash."
BOOM!
A single sword arc obliterated Jian Wuying's attack, tearing through the sky like a divine decree.
Jian Wuying's eyes widened in shock.
"Impossible!"
Xiao Tian appeared before him in an instant.
"Die."
SLASH!
Jian Wuying barely managed to block, but the force sent him crashing through ten buildings, his body bleeding heavily.
His sword hand trembled.
Xiao Tian walked toward him, step by step, his aura growing stronger instead of weaker.
"You were right about one thing," Xiao Tian said coldly. "Talent alone is not enough. That's why I have absolute power."
Jian Wuying's face twisted in fury. "You think this is over?! I have yet to use my strongest technique!"
Suddenly, his body surged with a terrifying aura.
His Heavenly Sword Body awakened, and a massive sword phantom formed behind him.
"Heavenly Dao Sword—Final Judgement!"
A sword light descended from the heavens, powerful enough to wipe out an entire sect.
The ground split apart, the sky roared, and all weaker cultivators collapsed from the pressure.
But Xiao Tian did not move.
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A golden domain spread from Xiao Tian's feet, covering the battlefield in an instant.
When Jian Wuying's Heavenly Dao Sword struck the domain—
It shattered instantly.
CRACK!
Jian Wuying's attack… had been erased like it was nothing.
"No… NO! THIS CAN'T BE!" Jian Wuying's face twisted in absolute horror.
Xiao Tian pointed his sword at him.
"It's over."
One final sword strike descended.
Jian Wuying's body was split in half, his Heavenly Sword shattered, his soul obliterated completely.
The Heavenly Sword Sect's strongest cultivator had been erased from existence.
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The Turning Point
The entire battlefield fell silent.
The Heavenly Sword Sect disciples, who had been fiercely fighting against the Heavenly Cloud Sect forces, froze in shock.
"O-Our Sect Master… is dead?"
"No… No, this can't be real…"
Fear sank into their hearts.
Their ultimate protector, their supreme leader—had been cut down like nothing.
At that moment, the battle completely changed.