Chapter 1733 - 1730: All of You, Come at Me Together
Chapter 1733 - 1730: All of You, Come at Me Together
This soul-stirring scene.
Like a Destructive God Hammer, weighing a thousand pounds, crashing down mercilessly from the Nine Heavens, carrying an endless force, it strikes straight into the depths of everyone’s soul.
In an instant.
It seemed as if a mysterious and powerful force had fiercely shaken everyone’s soul, causing their thoughts to fall into a momentary blankness.
The originally noisy scene, as chaotic as a marketplace, filled with shouts, cries, and all kinds of loud discussions.
Was suddenly muted, as if an invisible large hand pressed a mute button, turning silent in an instant - so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
The common people seemed to have been cast with an immobilization spell from a legendary Ancient Forbidden Curse, standing stiffly in place like wood or clay sculptures, eyes widened.
Their eyes filled with shock and horror, mouths agape, as if witnessing a miraculous event shocking to both heaven and earth, enough to overturn their understanding.
Their faces, previously flushed with frenzy and anger, seemed to be quickly covered by a layer of frost, solidifying in an instant.
Replaced with was the deep-seated shock and restless fear, as if a flock of frightened lambs, trembling before unknown terror.
The other experts from the Cultivator Association also showed expressions of astonishment, as if struck by lightning, remaining dumbfounded.
They glanced at each other, and in the exchange of gazes, they captured the unmistakable fear in each other’s eyes.
In their minds, cultivators at the Foundation Establishment Stage were mere ants, the weakest in the Cultivation World, feebly surviving under the shadow of the strong.
Yet before them, this seemingly unremarkable Xu Wendong, so ordinary that he would blend into a crowd, possessed such an astonishing and unimaginable power.
With just a simple strike, he gravely injured a renowned Golden Core Stage Peak expert among them, leaving their life or death uncertain.
As easily as swatting a fly, how could this not leave them trembling with fear?
Shangguan Hong, witnessing this scene, his face instantly turned as somber as a sky before a storm, dark and clouded as if it could devour all light.
He stared at Xu Wendong like a Blue Hawk locked onto its prey, his gaze as sharp as a tangible blade, aiming to pierce through Xu Wendong’s soul and uncover all his secrets.
As a formidable expert, well-established in the Cultivation World, a mere stomp from him could shake the powers that be.
Shangguan Hong had seen countless extraordinary prodigies with exceptional talent over the years.
All of them were the cream of the crop, possessing extraordinary skills of defeating enemies beyond their level, invincible in their own realm.
Wherever they went, others could only look up to them in admiration.
But even so, their challenges beyond their level were limited to dominating their own realm.
No one has ever, like Xu Wendong, with cultivation at the Foundation Establishment Peak, launched a formidable punch to send a Golden Core Stage Peak expert flying. Such an opposition to natural order, how could it be possible for an ordinary person?
This had completely surpassed his understanding, like an unresolvable mystery, filling his heart with dread.
At this thought, Shangguan Hong slightly narrowed his eyes, looking at Xu Wendong as if appraising a rare treasure, or perhaps regarding a mortal enemy.
A moment later, he spoke in a voice as if emanating from the depths of the Nine Nether Hell, as if wrapped in millennia-old Mystic Ice, cold and bone-chilling: "Hmph, since you also possess the strength of the Golden Core Stage Realm, according to our Cultivator Association’s rules, you too must hand over your Soul Blood as a token of loyalty to the Association!"
"Do not attempt to resist; this is your only way out."
Upon hearing this, Xu Wendong’s brows furrowed deeply, as if hearing an utterly absurd statement.
His face was full of confusion, a hint of mockery and disdain in his eyes, loudly asking, "Have I ever said I wanted to join your Cultivator Association?"
"Do not flatter yourself, forcing things is not a good habit."
Shangguan Hong’s mouth slowly twisted into a sinister smile, like a wolf revealing its fangs in the dark night, full of cruelty and dominance: "Hmph, in this Cultivation World, those who do not join the Cultivator Association are all regarded as our enemies! And the outcome of being our enemy, you should know well."
He paused slightly, as if intentionally creating a terrifying atmosphere, then spoke word by word: "That is death! There’s no other path."
The sound reverberated in the air like a heavy hammer, making the surrounding temperature seem to drop a few degrees, the atmosphere growing more somber and oppressive, as if the calm before a storm, a greater crisis already brewing silently.
Hearing Shangguan Hong’s extremely overbearing and indisputable words, Xu Wendong’s heart ignited with rage, blazing like a prairie fire.
Like a fire sweeping across the plain, it instantly burned away his reason, leaving only bravery and determination.
He threw his head back and let out a hearty and unrestrained laugh, that laughter seemed to pierce through the Clouds, making everyone’s eardrums ache: "Hahaha! A fine Cultivator Association, bullying with such strength, truly thinking me Xu Wendong as a soft target for manipulation?"
"If so, today I openly challenge your group of hypocrites, anyone with guts, come at me!"
His voice boomed like a giant bell through the dead silent alley, full of a resolute defiance of authority and scorn for so-called power.
Such wild words burst forth like a bomb into a calm lake, stirring waves upon waves.
Shangguan Hong and others’ faces instantly turned livid, as if being harshly slapped, their facial muscles trembling slightly with rage.
As high-ranking authorities in the Cultivation World, wherever they normally walked, weren’t they met with awe and respect, when had they ever suffered such provocation?
Xu Wendong’s actions were undoubtedly trampling their dignity, how could they endure it?
Shangguan Hong’s eyes burned with fury, like a flame from Purgatory, he stared fixedly at Xu Wendong, as if wanting to devour him alive.
A moment later, he squeezed out an order through gritted teeth, his voice low and filled with murderous intent: "Hmph, since this reckless brat wishes to die, grant his wish!"
"The few of you, go together, kill him on the spot, to set an example!"
With Shangguan Hong’s order, several renowned Golden Core Stage Peak experts moved simultaneously, rising like phantoms.
Their hands quickly formed hand seals, chanting under their breath.
In an instant, a few blinding rays shot skyward from their storage treasures, transforming into several flying swords, glinting coldly as if they could tear apart the vault of heaven.
Once these flying swords were summoned, they buzzed in the air like living creatures!
The runes on the sword bodies shimmered, resembling flowing stars, emitting a powerful and daunting aura.
The atmosphere at the scene instantly grew heavy!
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