Chapter 51
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Chapter 51: A Ray of Sword Qi Killed the Saint King
Ji Zhe spread his hands out.
After the words fell, a wisp of green light dropped into Ji Zhe’s hands.
When the light faded, Myriad Phenomena Saint saw a bronze ritual sword inscribed with ancient seal script from the primordial era, the ancient sword humming softly and brimming with spirituality.
“Those who offend my Ji clan, no matter how distant, will surely be executed.”
From within the sword, it seemed as if someone chanted, the killing intent ringing sharp.
This was an imperial sword that had birthed a spirit of the furnace; these words spoken sent a fierce killing intent sweeping over heaven and earth.
“Yes.”
Ji Zhe put away the imperial sword and said to Myriad Phenomena Saint, “Junior Brother Qi, accompany me.”
The two walked out of the study.
Ji Zhe took out a message talisman and poured a wisp of magic power into it.
After the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, a youth with a face like carved jade, tall and slender, wearing a hair crown, strode with vigor like a dragon or tiger.
His eyes shone like stars, filled with boundless vitality.
His aura was sharp, akin to a divine sword with its blade exposed.
The top genius of the current Ji clan generation, number one on the Talents List in the Southern Wilderness, Ji Ning.
“Number one on the Talents List in the Southern Wilderness truly lives up to its name,” Myriad Phenomena Saint remarked with emotion.
“Number one on the Talents List?”
Not understanding the meaning, Ji Ning asked, “Uncle Qi, what do you imply by this?”
“I forgot, you’ve long lived in the Ji clan, rarely ventured out, and don’t yet know of events beyond.”
Myriad Phenomena Saint chuckled lightly and explained, “A few days back, the master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion published a Talents List with fifty names, encompassing all of the Southern Wilderness and every genius from Godfall Ridge.”
“You rank first on the list.”
“Such a thing?” Ji Zhe was startled anew, but he reflected that since the master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion could deduce even Lin Qianmo’s whereabouts, figuring out Ji Ning was as effortless as blowing dust.
“Intriguing.”
Ji Ning smiled thinly, unable to conceal his shock.
“I’ve secluded myself in the Ji clan, never showing in the secular world, yet I feature on a so-called Talents List.”
“Who else might be on it?”
Myriad Phenomena Saint produced a jade slip; before coming to the Ji clan, he had already copied one.
“Ji Mingyue, Ning Xuan…”
Ji Ning’s expression turned astonished; those on the list were all renowned young geniuses from the major ancient imperial clans and divine clans within Godfall Ridge.
This indicated the master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion wasn’t acting recklessly.
As for his own ranking, Ji Ning was dismissive; he felt he rightly deserved first place.
“Ji Ning, don’t regard this list too heavily, nor underestimate the master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion,” Ji Zhe cautioned.
“This man is greatly admired even by the clan leader, clearly possessing true abilities.”
“Taking you out this time is specifically to meet the master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion.”
Myriad Phenomena Saint’s gaze flickered slightly.
“News of the Talents List will inevitably spread to Godfall Ridge; by then, you’ll face troubles.”
“When enemies advance, ward them off; when floods surge, block with earth—what is there to fear?” Ji Ning asserted confidently.
The three flew out of the Ji clan’s world.
Over Godfall Ridge, powerful cultivators were standing in the air. The one who had just taken action was none other than a Saint King.
"Have people from the Western Region arrived as well?"
The Myriad Phenomena Saint fixed his gaze on the Saint King, who held a holy hammer. With a single strike, the Saint King had caused the sky above Godfall Ridge to collapse, triggering a spatial storm that violently churned the heavens.
He scanned his surroundings, feeling a wave of astonishment.
Not only the Western Region, but even the Eastern Region and Central Continent had dispatched representatives. Clearly, the Ten Saints’ heavenly tribulation at Godfall Ridge had shocked the entire Yuan Realm.
If the Northern Cold Domain and Southern Region hadn’t been so distant, experts from those realms would likely have come as well.
"Tu Shan Saint King, you are too arrogant!"
A Saint King from the Western Region stared coldly at Tu Shan Saint King, who wielded the holy hammer, sneering: "Godfall Ridge is a forbidden land of the Yuan Realm, existing for millions of years. If you recklessly provoke it, beware of inviting calamity upon yourself."
"Hahaha…"
Tu Shan Saint King scoffed in disdain: "I just struck down and collapsed the sky over Godfall Ridge, yet no calamity befalls me."
"Such arrogance will hasten your death."
A woman in black from the Eastern Sea Dragon Palace cast a cold glance at Tu Shan Saint King, then shifted her focus to Godfall Ridge.
The Ten Saints’ heavenly tribulation had long since dissipated.
But its shockwaves had stirred the entire Yuan Realm, drawing numerous Saint Kings.
Liu Ningmei and Ji Xinyu also remained in the void.
The two watched Godfall Ridge, refraining from rash action.
Swoosh!
Just then, a streak of divine light shot out from Godfall Ridge. Elder Huang looked utterly panicked, as if fleeing for his life.
It wasn’t that he was overly timid; he was genuinely terrified.
Though his cultivation was weak, his experience was vast. He fully understood the implications of the Ten Saints’ heavenly tribulation.
"A survivor came out?"
Seeing Elder Huang, the Saint Kings from the Western Region, Eastern Region, and Central Continent all fixed their intense gazes upon him.
"Capture him for interrogation."
The Saint King from the Western Region who had spoken earlier gave a cold laugh. He reached out with a huge hand, unleashing his divine ability. The space around Elder Huang was imprisoned by terrifying power, leaving him helpless as the giant hand descended.
"You son of a bitch…"
Elder Huang cursed vehemently, clearly never expecting an ambush.
"This is a member of my Eastern Sea Dragon Palace! Do you seek war with us?"
The woman in black recognized Elder Huang. With a single point of her finger, she shattered the spatial prison created by the Western Region’s Saint King. Then, she pointed directly at the center of his palm.
Bang!
The palm of the Saint King was pierced through. Divine blood streamed straight down, falling upon Godfall Ridge.
ROAR!
A shadowy mass swept past, devouring the Saint King’s divine blood.
"This humble one pays respects to you, my lady." Elder Huang also recognized the woman in black, breathing a sigh of relief as he hastily bowed.
"Weren’t you with the Ninth Prince? Why are you at Godfall Ridge?" The woman in black knitted her delicate brows. Suddenly seeming to remember something, her expression drastically changed as she asked, "Is the Ninth Prince also at Godfall Ridge?"
"The Ninth Prince is not at Godfall Ridge."
The woman in black relaxed slightly.
"This matter is involved; it would be better for this humble one to explain in detail later."
"Who would have thought one from the Eastern Sea Dragon Palace would be among those achieving sainthood." Liu Ningmei’s gaze fell on Elder Huang, her eyes flickering as if deep in thought.
"Master," Ji Xinyu inquired, puzzled, "isn’t Godfall Ridge an extremely dangerous place? How dare a Semi-Saint enter? Not only that, but achieve sainthood within its borders and walk out of Godfall Ridge alive?"
"The sect leader once said great change would come to the Southern Wilderness. Perhaps this is part of it," Liu Ningmei replied uncertainly. "We master and disciple will simply watch calmly and await developments."
"Damn it!" roared the Tu Shan Saint King. "You are all mighty figures in your own right, yet now you cower like scared rabbits. It’s just Godfall Ridge! Charge in and find out what’s there!"
With a great heave, he swung his Holy Hammer toward Godfall Ridge.
Clang!
Space shattered. A fissure, spanning several thousand li and resembling a scar of the heavens, tore across Godfall Ridge.
Rolling Celestial Thunder descended, ripping apart the barrier guarding Godfall Ridge.
"It’s been a long time since we saw someone so reckless."
The Saint King of the peacock divine clan, adorned in Seven-Colored Feathers, smiled coldly, killing intent surging.
"This individual seeks death himself; we can’t be blamed."
"Only a pity that without the Command Token, I cannot leave Godfall Ridge," said the Saint King of the Tian Wu divine clan, a look of deep regret on his face. "I cannot partake of this feast."
On another side, Ji Zhe’s expression was icy.
"You were given one opportunity. Since you spurned it, allow me to send you on your next incarnation."
"Imperial Sword, hear my command!"
Shriiing!
A resonant hum erupted from the ancient bronze imperial sword, resounding through the Nine Heavens.
In that instant, all the Saints of the ancient divine clans turned their gazes toward Ji Zhe.
Outside Godfall Ridge, the assembled Saint Kings also heard that sword hum. They turned toward its source, but the atmospheric phenomena concealing Godfall Ridge blocked their vision.
Yet, that single sword hum shook heaven and earth, a dragon’s roar echoing across the Nine Heavens.
Swish!
A wisp of bronze sword qi, thin as a cicada’s wing, coalesced from the imperial sword. In an instant, it traversed the barrier separating Godfall Ridge from the Yuan Realm. With a single flash, it slashed toward the Tu Shan Saint King.
The Sage of Myriad Phenomena shook his head lightly and sighed. "The path to heaven lay open, yet you sought the road to hell. Did you ever stop to weigh whether Godfall Ridge was an enemy you could provoke?"
Ji Ning’s gaze remained cold.
Over countless millennia, the imperial sword had never been the first to be drawn.
Once drawn, the imperial sword thirsted for blood.
"What is this?!"
The Tu Shan Saint King was gripped by inexplicable terror. As that wisp of sword qi drifted toward him, all the Heavenly Thunder instantly dispersed to nothingness. The scar of the heavens steadily healed itself. Under the stares of the onlookers, the sword qi sliced directly into the body of the Tu Shan Saint King.
Clang!
The Holy Hammer split cleanly down the middle, its halves plummeting into the abyss of Godfall Ridge.
Countless fissures spiderwebbed across the body of the Tu Shan Saint King. With a crack, his body exploded, dissolving into powder.
This entire scene unfolded in the briefest spark of time.
The Tu Shan Saint King hadn’t even had time to react before the imperial sword executed him.
Outside Godfall Ridge, countless people fell silent.
Truly, the forbidden land of the Yuan Realm lived up to its fearsome reputation!
