Chapter 117

Chapter 117: Ancestor of Evil Beasts!

Martial God’s Will!

Upon hearing Zhantai Zhan’s words, the expressions of Nan Tian Si and the others nearby instantly became incomparably grave. Ye Tianming didn’t know who that Martial God was, but they certainly did. That Martial God An had participated in the Ascension Battle back then. They had only heard of him and never witnessed his bearing with their own eyes. Now, they never expected that merely a wisp of Martial God’s will left behind after that great battle would be so terrifying, making it impossible for them to look directly at it.

If it were the real thing, how terrifying would that be?

Shocked as they were, everyone grew increasingly uncomfortable. Before this strand of Martial God’s will, their martial dao wills rapidly crumbled, utterly unable to withstand it.

“I can’t hold on!”

Zong Lin nearby suddenly spoke up, and after saying that, he stepped back out. The moment he exited, he collapsed to the ground, his entire body drenched in sweat.

Except for Nan Tian Si and Ye Tian, the rest also retreated one after another. Just like Zong Lin, the moment they stepped out, they collapsed to the ground.

They simply couldn’t hold on!

If they forced themselves to endure, their martial dao wills would completely crumble, and even their dao hearts might shatter.

Not far away, Ye Tianming and Nan Tian Si were still able to hold on.

Ye Tianming clenched both fists tightly. Under the shroud of that oppressive aura, his body had already developed faint cracks, and his entire frame trembled violently from bearing the pressure.

Nan Tian Si beside him was in the same state. That wisp of Martial God’s will was truly terrifying, and he too was struggling to endure it.

Zhantai Zhan watched the two calmly, and just then, a fearsome sword intent suddenly surged from within Ye Tianming’s body.

Forcibly resisting!

Witnessing this, Zong Lin and the others not far away were all stunned. This guy was actually going to forcibly resist that wisp of Martial God’s will?

Although Ye Tianming’s sword intent was very strong, it was certainly no match for that wisp of Martial God’s will. The moment his sword dao will appeared, it was instantly shattered, reduced to dust.

Yet Ye Tianming condensed his sword intent again, once more driving it forward to resist!

Boom!

The sword intent shattered again.

And so it went — Ye Tianming’s sword intent kept condensing and kept shattering, repeating over and over.

Witnessing this, everyone was stunned. What was he doing?

Not far away, Zhantai Zhan glanced at Ye Tianming, a flicker of surprise crossing her eyes.

Very soon, everyone suddenly noticed that Ye Tianming’s sword intent was growing stronger!

“He’s tempering his own sword intent!”

Nearby, Zong Lin’s eyes burned with intensity. “He’s using this wisp of Martial God’s will to continuously temper his sword intent, just like forging a sword — hammered and refined a thousand times over.”

After saying that, he turned and walked back inside.

Because for him, this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. This was a wisp of Martial God’s will — there might never be another chance to encounter something like this.

It was dangerous, but he had to try. He couldn’t miss it.

The others also walked back in one after another, for they too had realized this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

At the forefront, Ye Tianming stared fixedly ahead. Every time his sword intent appeared, it would be immediately crushed by that wisp of Martial God’s will, yet he showed not the slightest discouragement.

Martial God?

So what?

He knew that today he could not retreat. If a mere wisp of Martial God’s will could defeat his martial dao will and sword dao will, then what was the point of him cultivating martial arts and practicing the sword in the future?

A person can lose, can be defeated, but must absolutely never cower or give up easily.

What does it matter if you’re a Martial God?

I, Ye Tianming, fear no one in this world!

As if sensing Ye Tianming’s emotions, the sword intent within him suddenly surged out like a tide. But this sword intent was different from before — it now erupted with a powerful battle will, clashing head-on against that Martial God’s will.

Witnessing this, Zuo Daotian nearby immediately showed excitement in his eyes. “Damn, the brother I’ve taken in is no simple figure! Outstanding, just like me.”

As he said that, he glanced at Zhantai Zhan beside him and smiled. “Miss, you’re helping my brother like this — could it be you’ve taken a liking to him?”

Zhantai Zhan shot him a sideways glance. “You’re a descendant of Zuo Dengfeng, yet you carry yourself like this?”

Zuo Daotian’s expression immediately changed. “Who are you? How do you know my ancestor?”

Zhantai Zhan’s face remained expressionless. “A thousand years ago, your ancestor knelt at the foot of my mountain for a hundred and twenty years to save your Zuo clan……. now you know how I recognize him.”

Zuo Daotian: “……”

Zhantai Zhan glanced at him. “Keep talking nonsense, and I’ll drag your ancestor’s corpse out and flog it. Believe me?”

Zuo Daotian: “…….”

Zuo Daotian knew she was a powerful figure he couldn’t afford to offend. He hesitated, then said, “I know you’re very strong. But following my brother around like this — are you scheming something?”

Zhantai Zhan said calmly, “So what if I am?”

Zuo Daotian fixed his gaze on the woman. “This brother of mine saved my life once. I owe him. If you have any ill intentions toward him, I’ll have to kill you. I know you’re very strong, but that’s up there. Down here, you have no cultivation, and neither do I. I’m not afraid of you.”

Zhantai Zhan glanced at him, and she saw that Zuo Daotian’s left hand had already gripped the handle of his axe, ready to strike at any moment.

He was serious.

Zhantai Zhan looked away. “You have some brains, but not many.”

Zuo Daotian: “…….”

Not far away, although Ye Tianming’s sword intent had erupted with battle will and undergone a change, it still couldn’t withstand that wisp of Martial God’s will. But he showed no discouragement, continuing to release his battle will while bearing the terrifying pressure of that Martial God’s will!

Again and again!

Never giving up!

At this moment, Ye Tianming’s face was as pale as paper, for he was staring down that Martial God’s will’s oppressive force while releasing his sword intent, holding on through sheer willpower, refusing to let himself give up, refusing to let himself feel fear.

Right now, there was only one conviction in his mind — he could not let the other’s will destroy him.

You can defeat me, you can kill me, but you will never destroy my conviction and will.

Nearby, after Zong Lin and the others entered, aside from Zong Lin and Nan Tian Si, the rest couldn’t hold on for long before being defeated by that wisp of Martial God’s will and retreating one after another.

Those who retreated couldn’t hide the disappointment on their faces. Only now did they realize their cultivation had been inflated, because some of them had the same cultivation level and realm as Zong Lin, yet Zong Lin could persist while they could not.

As for Ye Tianming…… they didn’t even bother comparing themselves to him. After all, this guy had defeated Yang Jia, who was in the same realm.

Earlier, when they faced Yang Jia, they had actually felt despair, yet Ye Tianming had dared to confront Yang Jia head-on.

As time passed little by little, Ye Tianming’s sword intent began to undergo a qualitative transformation under the tempering of that Martial God’s will, and gradually gained a brand new attribute.

“Huh.”

Zuo Daotian noticed the change within Ye Tianming’s sword dao and was immediately taken aback. “This……”

Just then —

Boom!

The sword intent within Ye Tianming’s body suddenly swept out like a surging tide, and the sound of sword cries rang throughout heaven and earth.

Sword dao breakthrough!

Sword Emperor!

My will shall not yield!

Ye Tianming’s sword intent surged like a mighty tide, with wave after wave of sword momentum and aura continuously spreading outward in all directions.

Witnessing this, the people nearby were both shocked and envious. They were shocked that Ye Tianming had actually achieved a sword dao breakthrough, reaching the Sword Emperor level — that alone was already monstrous, and now that he had reached the Sword Emperor level, his combat power would undoubtedly take a massive leap forward. What they envied was that Ye Tianming had seized the opportunity and achieved his breakthrough.

Someone suddenly sighed, “Given the same opportunity, some people can grasp it while others miss it. Alas…….”

Another said, “Our wills weren’t firm enough, and our cultivation was too inflated. If not for that, we would have had a great harvest today as well. Indeed, everything has its cause and effect.”

The eyes of those who had retreated were filled with undisguised disappointment and self-reproach.

In the distance, after his sword dao breakthrough, a faint smile spread across Ye Tianming’s face. Although his sword intent still couldn’t contend with that wisp of Martial God’s will even after the breakthrough, the despair he had felt when first facing the Martial God’s will was gone. On the contrary, the breakthrough in his sword intent made him understand that although the Martial God was powerful, he was still a person.

At this moment, when he faced this wisp of Martial God’s will, he felt only reverence and no fear.

In other words, this time, even someone as powerful as this Martial God had failed to plant a divine seed in his heart.

After his sword dao breakthrough, Ye Tianming stepped back out. He naturally had no intention of trying to destroy that wisp of Martial God’s will. Although he was unafraid and unwilling to submit, he was not arrogant or conceited. The power of the one whose martial dao will stood before him was undoubtedly beyond his comprehension.

After stepping out, Ye Tianming took a deep breath and opened his palm. A sword formed from condensed sword intent appeared in his hand. Looking at the intent sword in his palm, a smile tugged at the corner of his mouth.

With his sword intent having broken through, it meant that when his four divine manifestations executed sword techniques, their power would certainly be greatly increased as well. He was now truly a little eager to give it a try.

Just then, a powerful aura suddenly erupted from within Nan Tian Si nearby — he had also achieved a breakthrough. Close behind him was Zong Lin, who looked somewhat disheveled but wore a face full of smiles.

Both of them had broken through!

After the two stepped out, they looked at each other and both broke into laughter.

The people nearby also quickly offered their congratulations.

Nan Tian Si suddenly looked toward Ye Tianming and smiled. “Brother Ye, Sword Emperor now?”

Ye Tianming nodded. “Yes.”

Nan Tian Si smiled. “Congratulations.”

Ye Tianming also smiled. “Congratulations to you as well!”

As he said that, he turned to look at Zhantai Zhan beside him. “Senior, thank you.”

Zhantai Zhan fixed her gaze on him. “What lies ahead is even more dangerous. Do you dare to continue?”

Ye Tianming nodded.

Zhantai Zhan gave a nod. “Let’s go.”

With that, she turned and walked toward the distance.

Ye Tianming looked toward Nan Tian Si and Zong Lin. Nan Tian Si smiled. “Of course I’m going.”

But Zong Lin shook his head. “Brother Ye, Brother Si, you two go ahead. I won’t be going.”

Ye Tianming was a little puzzled. Zong Lin smiled wryly. “Getting a breakthrough here has already reached my limit. I know my own capabilities. I can’t compare to the two of you. I’ll quit while I’m ahead. If I get too greedy, I might end up losing more than I gain. So, you two go!”

Zong Lin stepped aside, while Ye Tianming, Nan Tian Si, and Zuo Daotian continued following Zhantai Zhan forward.

The further they went, the more solemn the expressions of the three became. The world they were now in was truly shattered and broken. Not only was it filled everywhere with enormous spatial abysses of unfathomable depth, but the largest spatial abyss stretched for tens of thousands of zhang, spanning from left to right across the horizon, as if it had been torn open by some sword. Beyond that, the space between heaven and earth was permeated with some extremely terrifying oppressive forces. Each type of oppressive force was different, yet all were incredibly terrifying, making it hard to breathe.

Zuo Daotian looked out at the scene and said gravely, “Is this where the Ascension Battle took place back then?”

The Ascension Battle!

Ye Tianming was somewhat puzzled. “Brother Zuo, what is the Ascension Battle?”

Zuo Daotian looked at him. “You don’t know?”

Ye Tianming shook his head.

Nan Tian Si suddenly said, “The Ascension Battle was when the Guanxuan Sword Master and the great alliances of various eras joined forces to ascend to the heavens. But what enemies they encountered, none of us know. All we know is that a great many powerful figures died in that battle, and it was extremely brutal.”

As he said that, he turned to look at Zhantai Zhan beside him. “Senior should know what enemies the Guanxuan Sword Master and the others encountered back then, correct?”

Ye Tianming also looked at Zhantai Zhan, his eyes filled with curiosity.

Zhantai Zhan said, “When they were here, they encountered the True Dao. Beyond the True Dao was a will — the True Will.”

Nan Tian Si was somewhat incredulous. “Just a single True Will made things so difficult for the Guanxuan Sword Master and the others?”

Zhantai Zhan said calmly, “That was a True Will.”

Nan Tian Si asked with some curiosity, “Senior, what exactly is this True Will?”

Without a doubt, something that existed above the True Origin World,This was already beyond his comprehension.

　　Zhantai Zhan said: “Knowing this now does you no good.”

　　With that, she walked off into the distance.

　　The three followed after her, and soon, Ye Tianming and the other two seemed to sense something, their expressions shifting dramatically as they all stopped in their tracks.

　　An evil aura!

　　Not far ahead, about a hundred zhang away, there was an enormous abyss, as if someone had punched it straight into the earth with their bare fist. From the gaping mouth of that massive chasm emanated an overwhelmingly domineering evil aura — a force so powerful it was no weaker than the divine will of the Martial God they had encountered before.

　　This aura was not only incomparably evil, but also carried within it an extremely terrifying and pure raw power.

　　Zuo Daotian said gravely: “What incredibly pure physical power. In this world, there actually exists such terrifying pure power — and yet within that power there is also such an evil aura. Damn, even the evil aura of the Evil Path God probably doesn’t surpass this!”

　　Nantian Si also said solemnly: “This power is truly terrifying. I never imagined power could be refined to such a degree of purity.”

　　Zhantai Zhan gazed at that area and said softly: “So this is the Ancestor of Evil Beasts? Quite remarkable indeed……”

　　But at that very moment, something unexpected happened. The evil aura in the distance suddenly converged into a massive gaping maw and lunged ferociously at Ye Tianming, as if to swallow him whole.

　　Targeting him alone!

　　Seeing this, Ye Tianming was completely dumbfounded.

　　What the hell?

　　I have no grudge against this Ancestor of Evil Beasts!

　　Why is it coming after me?