The Xingwu Emperor’s words were not wrong; Lin Yun’s Dragon Technique and Dragon Claw consumed an immense amount of internal energy to sustain!
“Come on, as long as you can’t completely incapacitate me, I’ll keep fighting until there’s a clear result!” the Xingwu Emperor’s voice boomed.
Clang, clang, clang!
Their clashes continued to erupt fiercely.
Under the intense battle, time slipped away.
In the blink of an eye, twenty minutes had passed!
By the riverside.
“How long will this go on?” Jin Yao’er exclaimed, watching the projected battle.
“It’s still impossible to predict who will win or lose,” Deputy Palace Master Yao sighed.
“Indeed, this isn’t a platform match,” Song Lin noted.
Inside the Nine Stars Pagoda.
“I can’t drag this out any longer.”
Lin Yun knew that if the fight continued, the effect of the Zhutian Slaughter Seal would soon fade, leaving him in a weakened state.
But now, despite having used all his techniques and holding a slight advantage, he couldn’t fully overcome the Xingwu Emperor.
Buzz!
The Xingwu Emperor’s war blade, carrying the momentum of swallowing mountains and rivers, surged towards Lin Yun again.
“No, I’m not out of moves. I still have one trump card!” Lin Yun’s lips curled slightly.
Beyond granting immense strength, Lin Yun’s origin-level physical realm provided terrifying defensive power!
Facing the Xingwu Emperor’s attack, Lin Yun stood still, unmoving, a stark contrast to the previous twenty-plus minutes of combat.
“Hm?”
Seeing Lin Yun motionless, the Xingwu Emperor was stunned. What was he doing? Why wasn’t he moving? This left the emperor utterly bewildered.
Such an abnormal situation naturally made the Xingwu Emperor uneasy.
By the riverside.
“Why isn’t Lin Yun moving?”
The Immortals watching the projection were shocked, puzzled by Lin Yun’s strange behaviour.
“What’s this lad up to?” Deputy Palace Master Yao tensed up, alarmed.
This was no joke; the Xingwu Emperor’s strike was formidable, and failing to defend could have dire consequences!
Inside the Nine Stars Pagoda.
“What are you playing at, kid?”
As his attack neared Lin Yun, who remained still, the Xingwu Emperor panicked, roaring out.
He didn’t know what Lin Yun was planning, but he was certain Lin Yun wouldn’t leave himself defenceless. Perhaps Lin Yun was baiting him to halt his attack, seizing the chance to pull something off.
So, the Xingwu Emperor’s assault didn’t waver; his sharp heavy blade thrust towards Lin Yun.
“Cang Hai Strike!”
At the very moment the Xingwu Emperor’s attack was about to hit, with the two barely apart, Lin Yun finally moved!
Like countless clashes over the past twenty minutes, Lin Yun unleashed a ferocious sword strike, charging at the oncoming Xingwu Emperor!
But this time, Lin Yun’s sword didn’t block the emperor’s attack; it stabbed directly at him!
“What?” The Xingwu Emperor’s face changed drastically.
He had thought Lin Yun’s stillness was a ruse to make him pause, expecting a defensive move.
He never dreamed Lin Yun would forgo blocking and instead strike at him!
Lin Yun acted at the last second, with the two so close that the Xingwu Emperor had no time to react.
“Pfft!”
The Xingwu Emperor’s heavy blade, with ferocious force, pierced Lin Yun’s chest, striking his heart precisely.
Though Lin Yun’s body was strong, withstanding a full-force strike from a Second-Degree Dominator with his body alone was impossible.
Boom!
Lin Yun’s heart shattered instantly.
At that moment, Lin Yun’s sword also pierced the Xingwu Emperor’s chest, aiming for his heart!
By the riverside.
“What!?”
Deputy Palace Master Yao and Song Lin’s faces paled in shock.
Cao Jun, Zhuang Song, and other Immortals stared, dumbfounded and horrified.
“Father! Lin Yun!”
Jin Yao’er covered her mouth, exclaiming in disbelief, her eyes wide.
They clearly saw both weapons pierce each other’s hearts!
This… wasn’t this mutual destruction?
Did this mean both would perish?
Who could have imagined this duel would come to this!
“How could this happen! How!” Deputy Palace Master Yao clenched his fists, roaring.
These were two Dominator-realm powerhouses; their loss would be a tremendous blow to humanity!
Inside the Nine Stars Pagoda.
“Pfft!”
The Xingwu Emperor spat out a mouthful of blood, his eyes wide.
His heart surged with shock; he never imagined Lin Yun would ignore his attack and stab at his heart.
How could Lin Yun dare to do this!
Moreover, the Xingwu Emperor clearly felt Lin Yun’s sword shift slightly at the last moment, grazing past his heart through his chest.
In other words, Lin Yun deliberately spared him, avoiding his heart, or he would be dead!
“Lin Yun, you… you… why would you do this!”
The Xingwu Emperor stared, speechless, his hands trembling uncontrollably, no longer gripping his heavy blade.
He never intended to kill Lin Yun.
But he clearly felt his blade pierce Lin Yun’s heart.
This meant Lin Yun was doomed!
He… he had killed Lin Yun?
“Cough!”
Lin Yun coughed up a large amount of blood, his face deathly pale.
“Lin Yun, I… I didn’t mean to kill you. Why didn’t you block! Why did you do this!” The Xingwu Emperor, pale and trembling, spoke.
Guilt and remorse overwhelmed him instantly.
“This is real combat… you wanted a decisive outcome, so I had to do this… Now, I… I die, you live, you win… our grudge can be settled, right?” Lin Yun’s voice trembled, his aura fading.
“I… I…”
Tears welled in the Xingwu Emperor’s eyes.
Lin Yun could have taken his life but chose to spare him, while he had killed Lin Yun…
The Xingwu Emperor felt heart-wrenching pain and regret.
“Lin Yun, I’m sorry! I… I…” His voice shook.
He suddenly regretted initiating this challenge.
“Cough, cough, come on… Your Majesty, don’t cry. I’m not going to die,” Lin Yun said with a dry laugh, instantly breaking the sorrowful atmosphere.
