Both Qi Tian and Chen Tianming were peerless geniuses, and both had come specifically for the Dragon Emperor’s inheritance. With it now right in front of them, how could they possibly let anyone else take it?
The moment Xiao Yichen reached out for the blood pearl, Qi Tian and Chen Tianming attacked at the same time.
Slap!
Qi Tian struck with a palm towards Xiao Yichen. Terrifying power surged forth, thick with yin-yang energy, crashing like raging waves against Xiao Yichen’s back.
Chen Tianming was more direct. He swung his sword straight at Xiao Yichen’s head.
It was a classic tactic of attacking one to force another to retreat.
If Xiao Yichen persisted in grabbing the blood pearl, his skull would be split by Chen Tianming’s sword and his back shattered by Qi Tian’s strike.
“Humph!” Xiao Yichen snorted coldly. Staring at the blood pearl so close at hand, he could only relinquish it with bitter reluctance.
Yet in that instant of letting go, murderous intent blazed in his eyes.
Swish!
Xiao Yichen’s speed was extraordinary. Employing a spatial shift divine technique, he evaded the attacks from Qi Tian and Chen Tianming in a flash.
At that precise moment, Qi Tian executed a profound movement skill and appeared instantly before the dragon head, reaching out for the blood pearl.
“Get the hell away from me!”
Chen Tianming roared.
The next instant, Qi Tian sensed a deadly sharpness closing in fast.
He looked up quickly and saw a flying sword slicing through the void towards him.
A mere flying sword. Qi Tian paid it no heed.
His hand continued towards the blood pearl. Suddenly, the sword traced an unpredictable arc, materialising out of nowhere and piercing the back of the hand he was using to seize it.
Pfft!
The flying sword was not only razor-sharp but also carried immense force. It blasted Qi Tian’s hand aside and left a bloody gash across the back of it.
Blood sprayed out.
“Hm?”
Qi Tian was startled.
Little did he know that Chen Tianming was even more shocked.
That flying sword was a saint-grade artefact, wielded by Chen Tianming himself, its power unmatched.
He had expected it to sever Qi Tian’s hand entirely, yet it had only managed to leave a bloody mark.
“No wonder people always compare me to Qi Tian. This fellow’s strength cannot be underestimated.”
The thought flashed through Chen Tianming’s mind.
“Qi Tian, get the hell away from me. The Dragon Emperor’s inheritance will definitely be mine.” Chen Tianming swung his sword in a reverse cut, bringing it down towards Qi Tian’s head.
The strike was devastating.
As the blade descended, the air filled with a shrill sword whistle, as though it could cleave heaven and earth. Boundless sharpness made souls tremble.
Qi Tian had no choice but to focus fully on Chen Tianming.
The two instantly became locked in fierce, inseparable combat.
Xiao Yichen saw his chance and lunged once more for the blood pearl, only for Qi Tian and Chen Tianming to abandon their duel simultaneously and charge straight at him.
A chaotic melee erupted among the three.
For a time, heaven and earth seemed to shatter, divine lights flashing in all directions.
Boom!
After one violent clash, the three separated.
“Humph. I’ve said it before. The Dragon Emperor’s inheritance will definitely be mine. Anyone who dares to fight me for it, I’ll kill.” Chen Tianming declared loudly.
Xiao Yichen’s expression darkened. He turned to Qi Tian and said, “Brother Qi, if we keep fighting like this, none of us will obtain the Dragon Emperor’s inheritance.”
“No matter what, we are allies. Why don’t we first eliminate Chen Tianming, then you and I settle it fairly? The victor takes the inheritance. What do you say?”
Qi Tian nodded. “Fine.”
At once, powerful killing intent flared from both Qi Tian and Xiao Yichen. Together, they attacked Chen Tianming.
It must be said that both were peerless geniuses. United, they were utterly terrifying.
Elder Longbrow transmitted his voice. “As expected of peerless geniuses. Their combat power is truly frightening.”
“Little bastard, with the strength they’re displaying now, the two of them could kill saint-level experts, couldn’t they?”
Ye Qiu replied, “Even separately, either one of them has the power to crush a saint.”
Elder Longbrow smiled. “Then Chen Tianming is finished?”
“Not necessarily,” Ye Qiu said. “Qi Tian and Xiao Yichen each harbour their own schemes. Both hope the other will expend more effort, so neither has revealed their true trump cards.”
“Chen Tianming, on the other hand, now faces a combined assault and will surely fight desperately.”
“This battle is still uncertain.”
Elder Longbrow was startled. “You mean Chen Tianming might still turn it around?”
“Yes,” Ye Qiu said. “Qi Tian and Xiao Yichen both know that after eliminating Chen Tianming, they will still have to fight each other.”
“So neither is using their trump cards. They understand clearly that whoever exhausts more strength against Chen Tianming will have less chance of claiming the inheritance.”
“If they truly cooperated from the start, unleashing everything without reservation, Chen Tianming would undoubtedly die.”
“But as things stand, hehe…”
Ye Qiu suddenly chuckled and continued, “If they keep fighting this way, all three will end up gravely injured. We can just sit back and enjoy the show!”
With that, Ye Qiu glanced again at Wang Cong.
Wang Cong was staring fixedly at Chen Tianming, eyes unblinking, clearly waiting for the perfect moment to strike fatally.
Chen Tianming remained as arrogant as ever. Even facing the combined assault of Qi Tian and Xiao Yichen, he showed no trace of fear.
“Since you two insist on ganging up on me, I’ll just kill you both together and save time.”
As his words fell, vast battle intent erupted from his body.
At the same time, light flowed across his skin and peerless battle armour materialised, covering him completely.
Clad in the armour, Chen Tianming resembled an unsheathed divine sword, his entire being radiating sharpness.
It must be admitted that Chen Tianming’s strength was formidable.
He stood in mid-air, armoured and wielding his long sword, his body ablaze with brilliant light, like a god descended.
In an instant, the sharp aura emanating from him transformed into vast sword intent, surging like monstrous waves in every direction.
Boom!
The combined strike from Qi Tian and Xiao Yichen was effortlessly blocked by Chen Tianming.
Because each harboured hidden motives, their attack had not been at full power. Consequently, Chen Tianming stood his ground without retreating even half a step.
“Disciple of the Wuji Heavenly Venerable, son of the Butian Sect Leader, hehe…”
“Two pieces of trash!”
Chen Tianming sneered, then fixed his gaze on Qi Tian and Xiao Yichen. “You two pieces of trash actually think you can take the Dragon Emperor’s inheritance from me? You truly court death.”
“You want to kill me, do you?”
“Very well. Now I’ll send both of you straight to the underworld.”
With that, Chen Tianming released his grip on the long sword.
Buzz, buzz, buzz!
The sword spun rapidly above his head, emitting shrill, piercing cries.
Abruptly, the sword suspended over Chen Tianming unleashed tens of thousands of strands of sword qi.
Chen Tianming roared:
“Myriad Swords, unleash!”
