Chapter 287: Forcing Qin Tian's Retreat
"Fine then, let's test the true strength of this 'super black horse,'" Qin Tian remarked from his perch atop the towering tree. Seeing Lin Langtian refuse to show him any courtesy, he merely shook his head with a calm smile, though his gaze grew sharper.
A subtle yet formidable surge of yuan energy stirred beneath Qin Tian, slipping silently into the ground and racing forward like a hidden, destructive serpent.
Whoosh!
Not far away, Lin Langtian noticed the movement. He sensed a barely perceptible but intensely powerful wave of energy tunneling below the surface, heading straight toward him.
"Impressive energy control," he thought. Lin Langtian could tell how seamlessly Qin Tian manipulated the force, leaving no trace along its path. If he hadn't been as skilled as he was, Lin Langtian might not have sensed it at all.
Calmly, he took a single step forward, landing precisely on the hidden energy flow beneath. The force dispersed as if hitting a solid wall, kicking up only a small cloud of dust, unnoticed by the crowd. Without breaking his gaze from Qin Tian, Lin Langtian's face bore a subtle look of disdain.
In a matter of seconds, a silent exchange of power had taken place, and only a few keen observers realized they had just witnessed a clash between the two.
Qin Tian's eyes flickered in surprise when he felt his hidden attack dispelled so effortlessly. He forced a smile, muttering, "So, the Flame Alliance leader's reputation is well deserved."
Then, without warning, Qin Tian's eyes turned cold, and his yuan energy surged violently. He became a streak of light that shot straight toward Lin Langtian with blinding speed.
In an instant, Qin Tian appeared before Lin Langtian, extending his hand, which released an immense burst of energy. It quickly took shape as a colossal golden handprint. The sheer power of a Six Yuan Nirvana expert bore down like a storm, enveloping Lin Langtian.
Lin Langtian's eyes narrowed as he faced Qin Tian's fierce, initial attack. Indeed, Qin Tian, the head of the strongest of the Ten Super Dynasties, wielded strength well beyond Zhao Wuji's.
Even so, Lin Langtian remained calm, taking a step back and pressing his fingers together. Suddenly, a blaze of crimson flame erupted from his hand, intensifying the fiery aura surrounding him.
"Vermilion Bird Finger!"
Lin Langtian's fingers pulsed with blazing red flames, forming a massive flaming sword nearly ten meters long. The sword's radiant heat carved through the air and cleaved toward Qin Tian's golden handprint, sending an overwhelming wave of heat across the arena.
Clang!
The two forces collided, the sound echoing far and wide, nearly deafening those nearby.
"So, that's the famed Vermilion Bird Flame… impressive. But I, Qin Tian, am not so easily defeated!"
Qin Tian's expression grew serious as he unleashed another surge of power. With a fierce cry, a torrent of yuan energy poured out of him, flooding the area with blinding golden light.
Everyone around gasped in awe. Qin Tian's strength had reached the peak of Six Yuan Nirvana, a level that few on the battlefield could hope to reach. He had indeed earned his position as leader of the Heavenly Origin Dynasty.
"Hmph, bring it on!" Lin Langtian scoffed, his own fire blazing brighter, igniting the entire sky in shades of crimson. His flaming sword grew even more intense, and the golden handprint pressing down on him started to crack under the heat.
Boom!
A violent explosion rocked the ground as the golden hand shattered. Qin Tian, still within the blast, looked shocked as a wave of searing heat bore down on him.
"Vermilion Bird Finger—Flames of Heaven!"
Seizing his advantage, Lin Langtian pressed forward, unleashing another wave of flame. His attack tore through the air, straight toward Qin Tian.
Qin Tian's eyes widened, and he quickly summoned a golden shield of yuan energy around himself. But the fiery onslaught struck hard, forcing him back. As he skidded to a halt, his face turned slightly pale. Qin Tian, the one who had always looked down on others, was now at a disadvantage.
He hadn't even been fighting at full power, yet he could tell that Lin Langtian, too, had been holding back. If the two were to fight with everything they had, Qin Tian had a growing sense that Lin Langtian might actually win.
Taking a shaky breath, Qin Tian reined in his energy, suppressing the flames still surging within him. Looking at Lin Langtian with a forced smile, he muttered, "If you're so intent on pursuing the Earth Fiend Alliance, then I won't interfere. If friendship with me isn't of value to you, then we'll see how things unfold atop the Hundred Dynasty Mountain."
Many in the crowd were stunned; no one had expected Qin Tian, leader of the Heavenly Origin Dynasty, to be the one to back down.
"Boss…" The two men at Qin Tian's side were just as surprised.
Qin Tian waved them off, his face calm, though those paying attention could detect a trace of unease beneath his usual self-assurance.
"Qin Tian actually conceded…" Qing Feng murmured, astonished.
Lan Ying merely smiled, her keen gaze flicking toward Qin Tian's hand. There, she noticed the faintest trace of black scorch marks, evidence of the lingering, terrifying heat from Lin Langtian's Vermilion Bird Flame. She shook her head, realizing that Qin Tian had indeed been forced to yield.
With Qin Tian stepping down, the Song brothers of the Heaven Demon Dynasty lost any hope of victory. Resigned to their fate, they handed over their Nirvana Seals, surrendering completely to Lin Langtian and the Flame Alliance.
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