Chapter 317: The Killing Intent
On the plaza, a fierce wave of fiery energy surged from Lin Langtian, each wave pulsing with intense, scorching power as it erupted from his body. The air itself seemed to tremble under the force.
Scarlet flames rose around him, gradually forming a massive, blazing sword hovering above his head, dozens of meters long. The giant flame sword emitted a sharp, deadly energy, and on its hilt was an intricately carved image of a Vermillion Bird. The oppressive energy surrounding it distorted the space nearby, its power unmistakable.
Around the plaza, everyone's faces showed a mix of shock and awe at Lin Langtian's display of power.
"It's The Emperor Flame Manual. To think that Brother Lin mastered it in only a month!"
"Right! I heard it took Senior Brother Ling Chi nearly six months to master it. That was considered the best progress in years, but Brother Lin has beaten that record by mastering it in just one month. It's unbelievable."
"And have you noticed? Though both use The Emperor Flame Manual, Brother Lin's version seems to be way more powerful than Brother Zhang's, who has practiced it for years…"
After the initial shock, murmurs of admiration spread among the disciples. As the Fire Division's supreme technique, The Emperor Flame Manual held a near-sacred status in their eyes. By mastering it so quickly, Lin Langtian had not only solidified his position as a chief disciple but also appeared to wield it with a power far exceeding Zhang Hao's, as if his were the authentic version while Zhang Hao's was a mere imitation.
Watching this, Zhang Hao's expression darkened with fury and disbelief. "How can this be? How did he master The Emperor Flame Manual so quickly?"
When he first became a chief disciple, it had taken Zhang Hao nearly a year to gain even partial control of the technique, and he'd relied on it to establish himself and outshine other chief disciples. But now, Lin Langtian had mastered it in a single month, wielding it with far greater power. It felt like a dream, one that left Zhang Hao furious and filled with envy.
Overwhelmed by frustration, Zhang Hao's face twisted with fury as he glared at Lin Langtian. His body trembled, and a vast, fierce energy poured from within him. Lowering his hands like a flame demon, he prepared to unleash his full strength.
"The Emperor Flame Manual—Great Blaze Palm!"
With a fierce shout, Zhang Hao thrust his hands down, and a vast amount of fiery energy condensed rapidly. Above him, a massive, blazing palm took shape, emanating a frightening aura of destruction. His eyes filled with hatred as he swung both arms down, sending the fiery palm hurtling towards Lin Langtian.
"Hmph."
Lin Langtian snorted, standing firmly on the black iron seal beneath him as an enormous sword of flames coalesced above him. As the flame sword took form, an overpowering heat wave burst out, blanketing the plaza in an intense wave of fiery pressure that dwarfed Zhang Hao's attack.
"The Emperor Flame Manual—Great Flame Sword!"
With a thunderous cry, Lin Langtian's eyes glinted with a cold smile. He raised his hand as if wielding a sword, then swung down with a powerful motion.
Clang!
The flame sword above him gleamed, and within its blaze was the terrifying aura of the Vermillion Bird itself. The sword, seemingly made from an endless torrent of Vermillion Bird fire, roared down from the sky, striking toward Zhang Hao's flaming palm.
Boom!
The collision of the two attacks sent a ferocious wave of energy sweeping across the plaza. The impact shattered the ground beneath, splintering the stone tiles and setting distant trees and mountaintops ablaze.
Rumble!
In the sky, the Great Flame Sword and the Great Blaze Palm collided fiercely, and at the moment of impact, all sound seemed to vanish. Time itself appeared to slow as the explosive clash of fire and fury filled the heavens.
The flames twisted and raged, turning into a whirlwind of destruction that erased everything in its path. Even from a considerable distance, the damage caused was immense.
Bang!
Suddenly, the sword above Lin Langtian flared brighter, its size swelling as it struck down with the force of an apocalyptic blade.
Crack!
Under the overpowering force of the Great Flame Sword, Zhang Hao's Great Blaze Palm was instantly shattered. The spectators' faces filled with terror as they watched the scene unfold.
"No! This can't be!"
Blood burst from Zhang Hao's mouth as he watched his flaming palm disintegrate. He stared, dazed and unbelieving, at the fragments of his attack, his voice trembling with shock.
Whoosh!
While he was still reeling, Lin Langtian's flame sword shot down toward him, carrying the force to end Zhang Hao's life.
"No! Don't! Lin Langtian, you can't kill me!" Zhang Hao's face turned pale with horror as he realized Lin Langtian's intent.
As a chief disciple, Zhang Hao was considered a core disciple of Yuan Gate. If he died without reason, the sect would undoubtedly investigate.
Yet Lin Langtian's expression remained cold, his resolve unwavering. Zhang Hao had crossed the line; for him, there was no turning back.
Just as the flame sword was about to strike Zhang Hao, a powerful surge of energy exploded nearby, and a figure appeared, swiftly moving in front of Zhang Hao. With one hand, he grabbed the descending flame sword, crushing it with terrifying strength before turning to face Lin Langtian.
"Lin Langtian, striking down your fellow disciples…are you trying to defy the sect's rules?"
(End of Chapter)
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