Chapter 266: The Flame Alliance Arrives!
The chilling voice reverberated across the arena, casting a tense silence over the crowd, who felt the unmistakable malice it carried. Hundreds of eyes fixed upon Lin Langtian, waiting to see his reaction to the threat from the infamous Prince Zhao Wuji of the Zhao Dynasty. Yet, Lin Langtian's face remained calm, as tranquil as a still pond. His detached expression revealed nothing of his thoughts as he stared down one of the most fearsome figures of the Great Zhao Dynasty.
Beside him, Jinwu's gaze was cold as he looked at Zhao Wuji, a hint of murderous intent glinting in his eyes. An intense aura of icy power began to spread from Jinwu's form, his eyes flashing red like those of a fierce, otherworldly beast. His voice low and deadly, Jinwu growled, "Touch my big brother, and you're nothing but dead meat."
The crowd grew silent once more, staring at Jinwu in awe. His sheer aura struck an uneasy chord, even in Mu Huang, the Mountain General of the Qian Dynasty, who remembered his previous duel with Jinwu. Then, Jinwu had only reached the Three-Yuan Nirvana Stage, and Mu Huang had planned on a rematch. Now, Jinwu had broken through to the Four-Yuan Stage, his presence more imposing and fierce than ever.
"So, this is the new first-ranked on the Earth List—the one who defeated Luo Tong," sneered Meng Lie from the Storm Dynasty. "This should be fun. The Qian Dynasty may be keeping its distance, but with the Zhao Dynasty involved, that boy is as good as dead."
With tensions between Lin Langtian and the Zhao Dynasty now fully ignited, the vast arena held its breath. No one had expected Lin Langtian and his allies to hold their ground against the mighty Zhao Dynasty without hesitation. Observing the standoff, Song Tai, the overseer of Wanxiang City, frowned slightly. Normally, no conflicts were allowed in the city's central regions. But here, in the arena—and with a Super Dynasty like the Zhao Dynasty involved—he held back from intervening, letting things unfold.
"A bunch of nobodies barking before the Zhao Dynasty." A young man with a burly figure and thick eyebrows stepped forward, scowling as he addressed Lin Langtian's group. His presence filled the air with an overpowering pressure, causing even leaders from other Super Dynasties to look tense.
"Second Commander Zhao Zhan of the Zhao Dynasty, a Five-Yuan Nirvana Stage warrior," someone murmured. His strength alone could challenge even some leaders of Super Dynasties, demonstrating the might of the Zhao Dynasty.
From nearby, Luo Yantian glanced at his brother Qian Jin and whispered, "Big Brother, do you think Lin Langtian stands a chance?"
Qian Jin's brow furrowed slightly. "Lin Langtian may be from a lower dynasty, but his talent, resourcefulness, and mysterious skills are remarkable. If he's confident enough to provoke the Zhao Dynasty, he may have a plan. Still, let's keep our distance from this conflict. Our gains in the Ancient Battlefield are enough; it's not worth creating a powerful enemy over the Four-Mystic Sect's inheritance."
Luo Yantian remembered his defeat in the Ancient Ruins against Lin Langtian. Recalling Lin Langtian's power, he gazed at the young man in blue and murmured, "If he can defeat even Zhao Wuji, he'll have my respect."
At the center of the arena, Lin Langtian saw the intense gazes on him and scoffed. "The inheritance of the Wood Emperor Sect belonged to the Black Forest Dynasty long before. Your Zhao Dynasty tried to seize it, so I simply took it back. If you lack the strength to secure what you want, how dare you flaunt the name of a Super Dynasty?"
"Such arrogance!" Zhao Wuji's cold eyes glinted with malice as he sneered. He waved his hand, and his troops moved instantly, surrounding Lin Langtian and his allies under the command of three of the dynasty's top generals.
"You think we're afraid of a fair fight?" Zhao Wuji sneered, his voice dripping with disdain.
Lin Langtian looked up at the circle of warriors in the air around him, a smirk playing on his lips. "Relying on numbers, are we?" he said with mild amusement.
"Brother Lin, don't worry about me!" Su Rou cried out, her face tense but determined. "Leave me and save yourself!"
Lin Langtian shook his head, his smile reassuring. Then, glancing up at Zhao Wuji, he chuckled, "Did you think I came here alone?"
With that, Lin Langtian clapped his hands, each clap like a rumble of thunder that reverberated through the air.
The crowd watched in confusion until a sudden whooshing sound grew from the distance. Eyes turned to the skies beyond the arena, where a mass of silhouettes rapidly approached, sweeping through the air like a storm. The onlookers gaped as a group of nearly a hundred figures appeared, their powerful presence sending a shockwave of awe through the crowd.
As they descended, a roar as loud as thunder echoed across the arena, filling the air with a powerful, unified chant:
"Elder Brother, the Flame Alliance has arrived!"
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