The stone had not anticipated that even under his majesty and strength, someone would dare to speak up. This person... does he not fear death?
Wu Tian looked on in amusement at the ten-meter boulder suspended in midair. In the past, he would have considered such a thing too unworthy to even serve as a marble for him to play with. Now, a playful smile touched the corners of his mouth as he said, "You there, stone. I have a question for you."
’You there, stone’? The Stone Master had not expected this person to dare address him so casually. Although his true form was indeed a stone, that was not a name just anyone could use.
"Ask, then." But the Stone Master was also curious what question this fearless man could possibly have.
"I wish to ask," Wu Tian said with a faint smile, speaking directly, "is it true that between heaven and earth, the strong devour the weak?"
The stone trembled slightly, not expecting such a question. A voice from within it responded with a cold laugh, "Indeed. That is the way of things. The strong are revered. The weak have no right to be arrogant before the strong; they do not even have the right to speak."
This was a warning to Wu Tian: you are a weakling and have no right to speak.
"I see." Wu Tian feigned a sudden epiphany. Si’er and the others, unaware of what game Wu Tian was playing, simply watched the scene quietly.
The great stone, thinking Wu Tian had understood, couldn’t help but laugh. "It is good that you understand. As a weakling, shouldn’t you quickly retreat in the presence of the strong?"
At that moment, Wu Tian suddenly laughed. His smile was wild, proud, and domineering.
"Strange. If the weak are the ones who must retreat, then shouldn’t you be the one to step back?" Wu Tian said this with the utmost sincerity.
"What?" The members of the Stone Clan, the Willow Clan, and the nearby Human Clan all wondered if they had misheard.
Si’er knew Wu Tian was powerful, but the great stone is in the Heavenly King Realm. Wu Tian shouldn’t be a match for it, right?
"Ridiculous! Utterly ridiculous!" the great stone boomed, suspended in midair amidst swirling smoke, its voice now filled with rage. "Young whelp, cease your nonsensical prattle! It seems this master must take a life today."
"You were never qualified to challenge me in the first place," Wu Tian stated earnestly.
Wu Tian was telling the truth. His Immortal Spiritual Power had only recovered to the Ninth Grade of the Tongxuan Realm. However, his own cultivation was at the Immortal Emperor Realm. A true king, even if he had to start over on a bronze-ranked account, could not be matched by gold or platinum players.
"What?" The great stone was stunned again, not expecting to encounter such arrogance. "It seems killing you is the only option."
The stone’s voice was laced with a Killing Intent so substantial it seemed to thicken the air.
"Very well. If you wish to die, I shall oblige you." Wu Tian shook his head slightly, his gaze indifferent as he turned to Lan Niang and Hong Ji. "Lan Niang, Hong Ji. Watch carefully and see how the Purple-Green Twin Swords are truly meant to be wielded."
With a pulling motion of his hand, an invisible force grasped Lan Niang and Hong Ji’s Purple-Green Twin Swords. They immediately shot from their scabbards.
Under Wu Tian’s control, the Purple-Green Twin Swords soared into the sky. Twin beams of purple and green light intertwined, their Sword Qi swirling and mingling as it shot toward the heavens. The purple and green light rushed skyward, seeming to part the very clouds with its unstoppable, all-conquering momentum.
The great stone trembled. The Stone Master knew he was no match for the two strange swords before him. The Sword Light stretched to the horizon, and he knew that if it were to slice down, even with his awe-inspiring Heavenly King Realm cultivation, he would be split in two.
Death is inevitable.
The entire area fell into a deathly hush.
With the Purple-Green Twin Swords displaying their might, no one dared to speak or make a sound. Even their breathing became cautious. This was especially true for the high-ranking officials who had just recommended the Heaven-suppressing Marshal and the Martial Might General for battle. Having now pledged allegiance to the Stone Master, their minds went completely blank with shock. They all knew Wu Tian was formidable, but who could have imagined he had been hiding a trump card like this?
To them, the Purple-Green Twin Swords were invincible. In all their lives, they had never seen such a powerful Supreme Treasure.
Lan Niang and Hong Ji felt the same. Although they usually wielded the Purple-Green Twin Swords, they never expected them to possess such tremendous power.
"No!"
The great stone could no longer bear it. Moments ago, he had been the imposing one, but now the glory belonged to another. He couldn’t stand the feeling; he refused to become someone else’s stepping stone. He roared, "I refuse to submit! I refuse to submit! What kind of man are you, relying on the power of a Supreme Treasure?"
"Do you know what you are saying?" Wu Tian’s voice was grim.
As his words fell, the Purple-Green Twin Swords descended from the heavens. They sliced through the air, friction igniting endless sparks.
WHOOSH!
The sound of the air being torn apart echoed in everyone’s ears.
"No!"
The next moment, a chunk was sliced off the ten-meter-tall floating boulder—the Stone Master’s true body—and Spiritual Blood sprayed from the wound.
At that moment, Wu Tian smiled and asked nonchalantly, "Do you submit now?"
"I refuse!" the Stone Master’s voice roared, bellowing. "No matter what, I refuse to submit! You did not defeat me with your own ability; you relied on a Supreme Treasure! Even if you kill me, I still won’t submit!"
He was hysterical. The Spirit Clan simply didn’t possess things like Supreme Treasures. Why? To unleash their greatest power, members of the Spirit Clan must reveal their true forms. Tell me, how is a piece of stone supposed to wield a sword? It would be impossible unless I could break through to a realm above the Heavenly King Realm. But reaching the Heavenly King Realm in this lifetime was already my peak. How could I possibly go any further? I reached the Heavenly King Realm and intended to become the second most powerful being in this domain, to build a grand legacy. Who would have thought I’d run into an existence like Wu Tian? His strength is beneath mine, yet he suppressed me with a Supreme Treasure? I refuse to submit. No matter what, I refuse to submit!
"You refuse to submit?" Wu Tian sneered. "Then I’ll make you submit."
He recalled the Purple-Green Twin Swords. Then, with a scoff, he unleashed his Tongxuan phenomenon: ’Demon Blood Stains the Blue Sky.’
Instantly, the sky darkened, and black clouds roiled as if doomsday had arrived. This terrifying scene appeared in but a single instant. Within it, purple lightning thundered, carrying a world-ending momentum.
At this moment, everyone was dumbfounded, whether human, stone, or willow.
Those in the Tongxuan Realm all had phenomena, but theirs were simple illusions with no real power, just visual displays. Wu Tian’s phenomenon, however, was clearly different. This was the kind of phenomenon that only those with a Divine Body should be able to manifest.
The Stone Master, who had been so defiant moments before, was utterly stunned by this display, his eyes wide with horror.
How can this be? In a trivial place like this, how can such a phenomenon exist? Impossible! This is simply impossible!
"Tell me, do you submit now?" Wu Tian’s voice boomed.
Accompanied by the crashing purple thunder from above, his voice intimidated the entire world. Now that his phenomenon was manifest, his oppressive aura surged exponentially. The hearts of all living beings in the vicinity trembled.
Hearing his question, the Stone Master’s mind remained a complete blank.
Si’er and the others were in the same state of extreme shock.
The young girl watched Wu Tian with envy. I wonder what my phenomenon will be when I reach the Tongxuan Realm? she thought eagerly.
"I... I refuse to submit," the Stone Master said, his voice still stubborn. Why was he so obstinate? He believed that since Wu Tian wanted to make him a Sacrificial Spirit, he wouldn’t be truly harmed. "Unless... unless you sign a life-bonding contract with me."
Once signed, both parties would share life and death. It was the ultimate contract between a warrior and their War Beast.
Many people looked at Wu Tian with envy.
But Wu Tian’s expression turned cold.
"Are you worthy?"
"I think you’d be better off destroyed."