Chapter 121: The Lord's Wrath

"Hmph, so what if he's a supreme being? Today, Big Brother is reviving the Heavenly Sword with the soul of the Sacred Sword, and even the world's supreme beings will fall here! Don't forget, this is the Heavenly Sword's inner domain, one of the most terrifying forbidden lands in the world. Even Xu Yang won't be spared!"

The fourth of the Ten Elders, the short old man, seemed brimming with confidence in the Heavenly Sword's power.

This old man had actually helped Sword Saint Wuxin set up the Heavenly Sword's ultimate formation back then. Although he only held the fourth seat among the elders, his experience and longevity surpassed everyone except Wuxin himself.

Having witnessed the Heavenly Sword Holy Land's countless transformations, its rise and fall over tens of thousands of years, the old man refused to believe that his Holy Land's legacy would be extinguished by Xu Yang.

"Should we... attack together?"

Watching the power of the seven divine swords simultaneously descend upon Xu Yang from the sky, Ling Yao felt a pang of distress. She didn't want to see Xu Yang suffer any mishap because of her. She had never possessed that treasure jade and could forgo it in the future, but the one thing she couldn't lose was Xu Yang's presence.

"Wait a moment longer. These seven alone can't possibly threaten Master! However, the Heavenly Sword is one of the continent's ten greatest inherited profound mysteries. I'm worried there might be unforeseen complications..."

Ling Yao and Bai Lianxue's hands were tightly clasped together. The two were now like sisters, sharing an unspoken understanding and holding the most fervent affection for Xu Yang.

A thunderous roar!

Xu Yang unleashed another divine skill in mid-air. All seven divine swords seemed to be tightly restrained by a powerful serpent of spiritual energy, unable to move an inch.

"I have seen through the essence of every one of your sword forces," Xu Yang declared. "By suppressing them with matching elemental spiritual energy, hundreds or thousands of swords would be meaningless."

Xu Yang struck again with a backhand palm. The seven divine swords completely broke free from the control of the seven Ten Elders, transforming into seven sharp blades obedient to Xu Yang!

"Strike!"

With Xu Yang's command, the seven divine swords simultaneously shot back along their original paths, blasting towards the seven individuals on the ground who were intently activating the Heavenly Sword's ultimate formation.

Boom!

Terrifying sword energy fluctuations descended one by one, affecting the seven individuals to varying degrees.

However, this was merely the beginning.

Xu Yang personally appeared before the seven, "greeting" each of them in turn, leaving these renowned Seven Elders in utter disarray. Their clothes were disheveled, and bloodstains covered them.

*Cough*...

"Second Brother, how are you?"

Tian Du Zhenren, ranked second among the Ten Elders, spewed blood violently, losing the glory of his esteemed second seat. It was he who had absorbed the majority of the damage from Xu Yang's previous devastating attack, preserving the basic combat strength of the others.

"I'm alright," Tian Du Zhenren rasped. "Everyone, focus your energy! We must help Wuxin awaken the sword soul! Otherwise, this man will surely destroy the Heavenly Sword Holy Land's ten-thousand-year foundation!"

After facing him properly, these people finally realized Xu Yang's true power.

His profound foundation, endless cultivation methods and techniques, and an unfathomable depth of mind.

A person like this was, in every aspect, an almost unconquerable, absolute king.

If they had a chance to choose again, the Ten Elders would likely have given up the treasure jade rather than face Xu Yang. Unfortunately, it was too late for regrets now; Xu Yang, this untouchable volcano, had erupted completely!

*Clang!*

Suddenly, a heaven-shaking sword cry, as if resounding through the entire world, spread outwards!

This sword's resonance, centered on the Holy Land, rapidly spread throughout the entire Daqi Prefecture.

One cry made all directions tremble; a second cry shook heaven and earth!

Such a formidable aura could almost rival the continent's supreme divine artifacts, showing just how astonishing the Heavenly Sword's power was!

Sword Saint Wuxin's soul consciousness was fully revived at this moment, detaching from his physical body and merging with the Heavenly Sword's main body, allowing him to control its power directly with his soul.

At the same moment, the nine shackles restraining the Heavenly Sword continuously emitted resonant vibrations. Each trembling shackle possessed terrifying fluctuations that surpassed the limits of the Nascent Soul Realm!

"Hahaha, as expected, you haven't disappointed me!" Xu Yang laughed. "Only power of this magnitude can truly excite me!"

Xu Yang laughed heartily as he soared into the sky. It seemed that only an impact of this magnitude could allow him to attempt breaking through his final cultivation bottleneck and reach the Ascension Realm!

Bai Lianxue, protected by her Sacred Lotus body, was also undisturbed by the sword's resonance.

As for Ling Yao, it was strange. At first, she had experienced a great mental shock, but once she allowed herself to immerse in the Cloud-Gazing Sword Intent, that shocking sensation vanished without a trace.

In contrast, the Seven Elders, already in poor condition and injured, were tormented by the trembling of the nine shackles, their minds on the verge of collapse.

"Xu Yang! How dare you violate the Heavenly Sword's majesty! Die!"

Boom!

Sword Saint Wuxin's voice shook the entire sky. The nine chains, under intense vibrational force, finally began to shatter one by one!

Each time a chain shattered, the Heavenly Sword's inherent sharpness grew stronger, and the power of the sword aura it emitted would greatly increase.

"Oh heavens... Such terrifying power," Ling Yao gasped. "Let alone destroying a single person, it could even destroy half of the Northern Barren Plain! What can we do to stop him?"

Ling Yao could no longer suppress the impulse in her heart. She simply couldn't convince herself to let Xu Yang bear such a fatal blow in her stead!

"What are you doing!"

Bai Lianxue grabbed Ling Yao to prevent her from doing anything foolish. However, the girl was beyond any persuasion; even if she had to die, she would be the one to die before Xu Yang!

"Sister, I cannot let him bear all of this for me," Ling Yao exclaimed. "This is a tribulation destined for me, and I must face it! Just like you ten thousand years ago! If I die, everything that belongs to me will be inherited by you! Protect this guy for me; I owe him!"

With a shake of her palm, Ling Yao immediately pushed Bai Lianxue away and transformed into a streak of emerald light, soaring into the sky, flying towards Xu Yang's location.

"No!!" Bai Lianxue cried. "Master, stop her quickly! This girl is going to stop the Heavenly Sword's power for you!"

Bai Lianxue cried out, and Xu Yang immediately sensed it, instinctively furrowing his brow.

Recalling the past, Xu Yang hadn't been present when Bai Lianxue had her accident. Now, after tens of thousands of years, he had finally managed to revive her with the Deep Sea Blue Heart. Xu Yang would absolutely not allow the same scenario to unfold a second time!

"Wuxin," the Second Elder's cold voice suddenly cut in, "since she wants to die, punish this traitor first!"

At this moment, the remaining eight of the Ten Elders were all determined to eliminate Xu Yang and his group, completely seize Ling Yao's treasure jade, defend the Heavenly Sword lineage's heritage, and avenge their two companions who had lost their Dao hearts.

Unfortunately, they were unaware that the moment they set their sights on Ling Yao, Xu Yang, the master who controlled everything, had already pre-judged all of their fates.

"Today, all of you shall die!"