Volume 1, Chapter 147: The True Power of a Void Transformation Cultivator

"Heh, what a coincidence. I've faced a few Void Transformation cultivators, but none could best me." A faint smile played on Lin Yu's lips. A First Rank Void Transformation cultivator—hardly a threat. 

"Do you think I'm the same as those Void Transformation cultivators hiding in blessed lands to survive?" Elder Huang scoffed, eyes full of scorn. He knew many Void Transformation cultivators on the Divine State Continent remained in blessed lands to preserve their cultivation, but outside, they could only strike once and couldn't wield magic using heaven-earth spiritual power. Though he too couldn't harness the Divine State's spiritual power to full effect, he was in his prime—unlike those aged fools, the spiritual power ebb here barely affected him. 

Elder Huang studied Lin Yu coldly. "Today, I'll show you the true power of a Void Transformation cultivator!" 

As he spoke, a scorching aura erupted from his body, forming ripples of flame that surged outward. When the flame ripples hit an invisible barrier before Lin Yu, they dispersed, but their searing heat left the Great Han courtiers behind Lin Yu gasping for air. They retreated to the steps of the Hall of Supreme Harmony before breathing freely. 

"Is this... the威压 (aura) of a Void Transformation cultivator?" 

"His strength far surpasses the late emperor's—his aura manifests as blazing flames. Incredible!" 

"The late emperor's power from the Demon-Suppressing Array was mere pseudo-Void Transformation, nothing compared to a true Void Transformation cultivator." 

The crowd looked grave, worrying for Lin Yu. As a First Rank Void Transformation cultivator, Elder Huang's flame-aura far outstripped the Han Emperor's. 

Lin Yu frowned slightly—this Void Transformation cultivator from Manggu Continent was stronger than any opponent he'd faced. But he remained calm. What if it was a true Void Transformation cultivator? After slaying the Han Emperor, he'd fused different sword intents into the Nine Heavens Sword Art and tried merging Thunder and Fire Intent to strengthen the Great Sun Demon-Slaying Sword. With the Saint Emperor Sword Body, he mastered any sword technique at a glance, even innovating his own. With Master Tripod's help, both the Nine Heavens Sword Art and Great Sun Demon-Slaying Sword had reached new heights. Though not yet Void Transformation, his strength had surged since killing the Han Emperor—why Master Tripod didn't warn him; it trusted Lin Yu could defeat Elder Huang. 

"No wonder you're so arrogant—you do have skill." Surprise flickered in Elder Huang's eyes. Void Transformation cultivators could merge their aura with spiritual power, turning intangible威压 into tangible force to crush lower realms. Even a Ninth Rank Myriad Phenomena cultivator was no match for such aura. 

"But before me, you're still no match!" Elder Huang laughed, raising his right hand to clench the air. Crimson flames surged like a tide, forming a ten-zhang flaming palm that slammed down on Lin Yu. 

Crack! 

Before the palm landed, the ground under Lin Yu cracked under the pressure, bricks shattering as flames spread from him. The collapsing ground deepened as the palm fell, caving in half the square before the Hall of Supreme Harmony by three chi, turning it into a fiery炼狱 (inferno). 

Lin Yu willed it, and the Windrider Sword flew from his Sumeru Ring, hovering before him. Thunder and Water Sword Intent bloomed on the blade, merging as layers of waves surged,雷霆 (thunder) coiling within. Fusing the two intents, he unleashed the Nine Heavens Sword Art. The sword trembled, roaring like thunder as it shot toward the flaming palm. 

Soaring upward, the Windrider Sword collided with the palm, a deafening boom shaking the imperial city. A blue rainbow pierced the palm, hundreds of silver thunderbolts writhing like snakes, tearing cracks. The palm collapsed under the assault,火球 (fireballs) raining down—only to be slashed apart by the sword's流光 (streaming light). 

"I knew Third Brother wouldn't lose!" The Second Prince exhaled, recovering from the shock of the Void Transformation strike. The Chief Minister whispered, "Your Majesty, having Third Prince is a blessing for the Great Han." Ministers congratulated the emperor. 

"Eh! He blocked Elder Huang's strike?" 

"Hmph, his sword technique is interesting, but it's just a trick to Elder Huang." 

"No matter how精妙 (exquisite) his swordplay, he can't overcome absolute strength. Elder Huang will take him down in no time." 

The robed warriors dismissed Lin Yu, confident Elder Huang would prevail. Elder Huang nodded. "No wonder you're bold. It seems I need a weapon to subdue you—the first Ninth Rank Myriad Phenomena cultivator to force me to draw arms." 

He raised his hand, a black light flashing from his Sumeru Ring. In his grasp appeared a black spear, around which crimson flames condensed into a diamond-shaped red gem at the tip, radiating scorching heat. 

"With this spear, learn that a true Void Transformation cultivator is beyond your defeat!" Elder Huang冷哼 (snorted), thrusting the spear. Thunder rumbled as the flame-gem blazed, unleashing hundreds of blinding red rays.