No one present could describe the power of Dugu Jian's sword strike, nor its terrifying nature.
Everyone was immobilized, yet a bone-chilling cold seeped into their very blood, instilling in them a sense of unease and fear unlike anything they had ever experienced.
They believed that if it were them facing this sword, survival would be impossible. Was this the sword of the Sword Saint?
Yes, after witnessing Dugu Jian's strike, everyone present harbored no doubt about the title "Sword Saint." No one in the entire world could wield a sword so transcendently divine, so world-destroying.
The most despairing were the patriarchs of the Ye, Qi, and Kong families. They had initially believed that with the Golden Number One, their family experts' strength would leap forward. Little did they expect to be instantly annihilated by Dugu Jian. In that moment, they were utterly speechless.
"Dugu Jian..."
After all one hundred Zhao family experts had exploded into a mist of blood, the oppressive power that had held everyone captive vanished, and their bodies returned to normal. Shen Lang's eyes widened as he stared intently at Dugu Jian.
This woman was suffocatingly powerful.
"Zhao Shengtian, who can save you now?"
Dugu Jian did not forget her objective. Gripping her greatsword, she strode towards Zhao Shengtian and said with a smile.
"Grandfather..." Zhao Shengtian tried to find Zhao Ding Tian for help, only to discover that Zhao Ding Tian, already terrified by Dugu Jian's display of immense power, was now slumped on the ground, his eyes filled with dread. Hoping for him to save them was clearly impossible.
"Lord Hong Qi, save me."
Seeing that his grandfather was unreliable, Zhao Shengtian could only turn to Luo Si and cry out.
However, Luo Si's right arm had just been severed by Dugu Jian's sword. She was now pale and weak from excessive bleeding, completely lacking the strength to intervene.
Furthermore, Dugu Jian's strength was too formidable. Even at her peak, Luo Si wouldn't have been Dugu Jian's match, let alone in her current state.
"Save you?" Dugu Jian chuckled at Zhao Shengtian's plea. "No one in this world can save those I, Dugu Jian, intend to kill. Therefore, you can accept your fate."
With that, Dugu Jian swiftly thrust her sword towards Zhao Shengtian.
The sword strike was not fast, but the moment it was unleashed, an invisible force pinned Zhao Shengtian down, rendering him utterly immobile. He could only watch helplessly as the sword slowly advanced towards him.
Zhao Shengtian had a partnership with the Killers' Society. He had obtained the Golden Number One from them long ago, and not just one unit, which had already elevated his martial cultivation to the peak of the Heavenly realm.
He had always concealed his strength, never revealing it to anyone. However, facing Dugu Jian, even his peak Heavenly realm power was useless.
Yet, just as Zhao Shengtian felt despair, a burly European man suddenly appeared before him, clasped his hands together, and caught the sword aimed at Zhao Shengtian.
"Dragon Country's Grandmaster of the Sword, Dugu Jian, I've heard much of you. Today, let me see if my saber is mightier than your sword."
With his hands gripping Dugu Jian's greatsword, the burly European man looked at her and said provocatively.
On his back was a great saber, comparable in weight and size to Dugu Jian's greatsword.
"Oh, I wondered who it was. So it's Thor, the Saber God from the Earth Peak of the Three Peaks Twelve Riders."
Seeing the person who appeared, Dugu Jian sneered and said, "The Killers' Society's Three Peaks Twelve Riders, their Human Peak's Great Fist God was recently killed by Qin Cangjing, the patriarch of the Qin family. Hong Qi's right arm was just severed by me. If you die, you'll only have one peak and twelve riders left."
"Is that so? Then let's see who dies."
Hearing Dugu Jian's words, the man snorted, quickly released the greatsword, then forcefully grabbed the great saber on his back and swung it with all his might at Dugu Jian.
With a single move, the man's terrifying power was suffocating. This individual was far stronger than Luo Si, by countless times. He truly was a top-tier expert of the Killers' Society.
Facing the great saber slashing down from the sky, Dugu Jian remained calm. She swung her greatsword upwards from below, clashing with the great saber. The resulting force sent both of them flying back over ten meters, only for them to charge at each other again.
This was a battle between top-tier experts, and victory would not be decided quickly. At this moment, a white-haired elder appeared with twelve other individuals.
Their arrival immediately made the atmosphere oppressive, and even Shen Lang felt an unprecedented sense of unease.
The white-haired elder before them had a youthful face despite his white hair, appearing to be in his sixties or seventies. However, Shen Lang knew his true age was much greater, at least a hundred years old.
The twelve people following the elder were also immensely powerful, each one a top existence in this world.
"It's you?"
Upon seeing the white-haired elder, the patriarchs of the five great families, excluding Qin Cangjing, all exclaimed in terror.
"Young Master Kong, something is not right today. A major event is about to unfold."
Qi Tuojiang's face was equally grim as he said to Kong Wudao beside him.
"Young Master Qi, who are these people?"
Kong Wudao, noticing Qi Tuojiang's troubled expression, asked curiously.
Qi Tuojiang whispered, "The white-haired elder leading them is Di Shitian, the master of the Killers' Society. The twelve riders behind him are from the Sky Peak and the remaining eleven riders."
"This is not right. This Dengtian Longlou must be hiding a monumental secret, otherwise Di Shitian and the Three Peaks Twelve Riders wouldn't have come out in full force. Young Master Kong, we are in big trouble."
"What? He is Di Shitian?"
Hearing Qi Tuojiang's words, Kong Wudao's face turned ashen.
Di Shitian, the master of the Killers' Society. No one knew how terrifying he truly was. Just looking at individuals like Luo Si and Saber God Thor, it was clear that Di Shitian was no ordinary person.
"Qi Kaidi, Kong Jie, Zhao Ding Tian, you fellows are still alive?"
Di Shitian walked step by step towards the patriarchs of the five great families, smiling. "Good. At least I can still see a few old acquaintances, which will make my loneliness a little less."
He then looked at Qin Cangjing and Ye Zixuan and said, "Generations have produced talented individuals, each dominating for a few centuries. Young Qin and young Ye have also grown into adulthood. Excellent."
"Everyone, I am here today to retrieve something. I hope you will not obstruct me."
With that, Di Shitian strode towards the Dengtian Longlou. He unleashed a palm strike, instantly shattering the hundred-meter-tall Dengtian Longlou.
As the Dengtian Longlou crumbled, an object emitting a green glow flew from the ground and was caught by Di Shitian.
The onlookers saw that what Di Shitian held was a jade seal. Upon closer inspection, they noticed eight small seal script characters carved on the bottom of the jade seal: "Mandated by Heaven, Perpetual and Prosperous."
"This... this is the Heirloom Jade Seal of the Ancestral Dragon?"