Terran Guardian - Chapter 3460

Chapter 3439: Frustrated Again

Two palms clashed.

Space annihilated.

A deafening roar echoed, and a terrifying wave, centered on the two men, spread out in all directions.

Wherever it reached, ancient stars annihilated. Even the many cultivators observing the battle from the shadows paled, their faces drastically changing as they hurriedly retreated, fearing they would be caught in the ripples of this force.

However, some cultivators were unable to evade the aftermath, their bodies instantly exploding. Without a single scream, they perished instantly.

Some powerful Immortal Emperors managed to escape with a sliver of their lives, but they were left in a state of disarray.

At that moment,

they gazed at the two figures in the chaotic void, their faces filled with horror.

In the void,

Shen Changqing’s body trembled, and he retreated. The skin on his right hand cracked, and immortal blood spilled.

Just one blow.

He was already wounded.

There was no way out.

Facing an ancient, Five Tribulations Semi-Saint, even a peak Immortal Emperor’s cultivation was ultimately a far cry from that.

Even if Shen Changqing’s foundation was profound enough to rival that of an ordinary immortal, it would be difficult for him to contend with a formidable being of this caliber.

“Among the Immortal Emperors, you were able to withstand a single blow from me and remain undead. Your strength is truly unmatched!”

Jiang Linyuan offered a fair assessment, his gaze towards Shen Changqing tinged with admiration, but then was overwhelmed by a chilling murderous intent.

The stronger Shen Changqing’s foundation, the more he must not be allowed to survive.

Otherwise,

he would become a formidable threat.   Jiang Linyuan understood

this .   Time was running out before the next Great Tribulation. When it arrived, breaking through to the Semi-Saint realm would be a piece of cake.   Truthfully, Jiang Linyuan couldn’t even fathom how formidable a monstrous being like this would become if he were to ascend to the Semi-Saint realm.   But of one thing,   Jiang Linyuan was certain.   That meant giving the other party some time. He was no match for them.   If this kind of person didn’t break off relations, then he’d have to make peace with them with all his might. But if they did, he’d have to be annihilated, giving them no chance.   ”What a pity! An Immortal Emperor is still an Immortal Emperor. You deserve to die in this battle!”   Jiang Linyuan attacked again, but Shen Changqing had no intention of continuing his confrontation. He summoned the dead branch, and his immortal energy erupted like a river bursting through its banks.   ”Boom!”   A terrifying aura erupted from the dead branch, and the phantom of a towering immortal tree emerged from the vast river, seemingly capable of suppressing eons.   Then,   Shen Changqing moved.   The dead branch fell towards Jiang Linyuan.   The latter’s pupils widened, and the confidence on his face vanished, his eyes filled with horror.   ”Not good—”   Jiang Linyuan summoned an immortal sword, and terrifying sword power erupted. The sword energy transformed into a river that stretched to the sky, slashing towards Shen Changqing fiercely.   At this moment.   Jiang Linyuan no longer harbored any contempt.   He watched the withered branch fall, the force of the Nine Tribulations Semi-Saint crushing like a rotten tree. The so-called long river of sword energy couldn’t even hold out for a breath before it snapped in two.   This unstoppable force terrified Jiang Linyuan, who could only use the immortal sword in his hand to block it.   ”Buzz!”   The immortal sword trembled, letting out a mournful cry. Simultaneously, an unmatched force washed over him, cracking the knuckles of his arm that gripped the hilt. A torrent of immortal blood dripped down, annihilating countless layers of the void. Furthermore   ,   the force shook Jiang Linyuan’s body, as if his entire immortal bones had been severely damaged. He immediately stepped back, blood staining the corners of his mouth.   ”The remains of a Nine Tribulations Semi-Saint!”   ”You still have such a treasure in your hands—”   Jiang Linyuan’s face was filled with shock. He had assumed that with the destruction of the Nine Tribulations Semi-Saint’s most precious treasure, the opponent had few more cards left.   Unexpectedly,   this time, he directly produced the remains of a Nine Tribulations Semi-Saint.   A Nine Tribulations Half-Saint!   Beings at this level are only one step away from becoming a Saint. Even if they perish, they are   not   to be underestimated.   When Jiang Linyuan saw Shen Changqing bring out such a treasure, he knew he had no chance of victory in this battle.   Yet, he felt a pang of resentment at such a hasty retreat.   Shen Changqing’s expression was impassive: “If Sect Master Jiang wishes to fight, then I will certainly accompany you. If not, then please return!   Also, tell your Sect Master that I have no intention of becoming his enemy, but if a fight truly comes to pass, I have some means at my disposal!”   Jiang Linyuan’s expression shifted with uncertainty as   he   gave Shen Changqing a deep look, finding a way out.   ”You’re so arrogant! Since you’re so determined to seek death, I’ll bring this to your attention.   But when that time comes, I hope you won’t regret it!”   With that, Jiang Linyuan turned and left.   Just kidding.   Even the remains of a Nine Tribulations Half-Saint were brought out.   A treasure of this caliber was definitely not something he could contend with.   Since Shen Changqing had made such a harsh statement, Jiang Linyuan didn’t mind taking the news back.   However,   if he came again the next time, it would be the end of Xuantian Dao Sect.   Seeing Jiang Linyuan leave, Shen Changqing did not stop him, and his figure soon disappeared.   The other cultivators who were secretly watching the battle breathed a sigh of relief when they saw this scene, but at the same time, they also felt a little regretful.   It was a rare opportunity to see the battle between semi-saints, but it ended so anticlimactically. It was undoubtedly a missed opportunity.   After all, if you could witness such beings fighting, you might be able to understand something from it.   However,   it would be useless to say anything now.   But compared to not being able to truly observe the battle between semi-saints, they were even more shocked by Shen Changqing’s strength.

“It seems the rumors are true. The new leader of the Xuantian Dao Sect is indeed the same person as the Heavenly Demon Saint Lord Shen Hong!”

“To hold his own against a Semi-Saint, he must be the number one Immortal Emperor—”

Many powerful individuals were deeply shocked.

Although Shen Changqing’s defeat of Jiang Linyuan was due to the use of his ultimate treasure,

he had also engaged Jiang Linyuan head-on before.

That move

was pure and unadulterated.

Jiang

Linyuan was not only an ancient Semi-Saint, but also a being aspiring to the Fifth Tribulation level. His furious attack would likely leave even an ordinary Semi-Saint bloody, let alone an Immortal Emperor.

Shen Changqing’s ability to withstand Jiang Linyuan’s blow with his own strength was enough to solidify his position as the number one Immortal Emperor.

If it had been any other Immortal Emperor, even one ranked in the top ten of the Immortal Emperor Monument, they would likely have perished instantly.

Jiang Linyuan’s words, in particular, only reinforced this point.

…

Xuantian Dao Sect.

When Shen Changqing returned, awe washed over the faces of all the cultivators.   While not everyone could see clearly

during the chaotic battle,   for many, glimpsing a clue was no problem.   Seeing Shen Changqing personally force the Ancient Semi-Saint to retreat, they were filled with awe.   ”I’m deeply grateful for your presence at the Xuantian Dao Sect’s grand ceremony. However, Xuantian Dao Sect has other matters to attend to, so I won’t be hosting you any longer.   I hope you’ll be understanding!”   ”Master Shen, you’re too polite!”   ”We’re already satisfied to have seen Master Shen in all his glory today!”   Upon hearing this, the cultivators’ faces lit up with flattery. After a few compliments, they took their leave.   Soon,   the previously bustling Xuantian Dao Sect fell silent.   Shen Changqing returned the dead branch to Ye Yun.   ”This item is excellent. Keep it well. It will be of great benefit to you in the future.”   ”Disciple understands!”   Ye Yun took a deep breath, his expression solemn.   He had witnessed the battle in Primal Chaos.   Shen Changqing had used this withered power to injure an ancient Semi-Saint, forcing him to retreat. While this was due to the opponent’s immense strength,   it also didn’t diminish the power of the withered branch. Compared to Shen Changqing’s, in his hands, even suppressing an Immortal Emperor was a struggle.   Ye Yun understood.   With his current strength, he was far from being able to unleash the full power of this treasure.   Otherwise, with its power, Ye Yun would have been confident of subduing even a Semi-Saint.   Meanwhile,   many cultivators, observing this, were filled with envy.   They had witnessed the power of this supreme treasure, and it was impossible for them not to be tempted.   However,   they were merely tempted.   They had no intention of seizing it.   Not to mention the fact that the entire Danfeng Peak and the Sect Master stood behind him, Ye Yun’s own strength was formidable, enough to rival the Immortal Emperor.   Such power would have deterred other cultivators.   Seizing opportunities   was out of the question.   …   Main Peak.   The Immortal Palace Bedroom.   This was the former Sect Master’s residence.   Now that Yang Daoxu had abdicated, Shen Changqing naturally moved in.   As for Danfeng, it was no longer appropriate for him to continue living there given his current status.   The reason for this   was that the position of Sect Master was to govern the Nine Peaks and develop the sect, not to favor a particular peak or branch.   Such a position would lead to an imbalance among the Nine Peaks, with one peak dominating and the other eight weakening.   Therefore,   every Peak Master of the Nine Peaks who succeeded to the position of Sect Master always left their former position. Even if some resources were transferred due to past friendships, it would never be excessive.   Now that Shen Changqing was Sect Master, he naturally had to do the same.   Of course,   given Danfeng’s current strength.   Even if Shen Changqing didn’t deliberately tilt the peak, he could undoubtedly maintain his position as the leader of the Nine Peaks.   Any one of Gu Qingyang and the others could support a peak.   Now that they were all gathered on one peak, the strength of that peak was naturally unimaginable.   While a sect leader wouldn’t allocate too many resources to a single peak, they wouldn’t deliberately suppress a peak just because it was too strong.   On the contrary,   if a peak could grow independently without sacrificing the resources of the other peaks, it would be a good thing for the entire sect.   Looking at the scene in the bedroom, Shen Changqing’s thoughts flashed, and then he saw the void transform. In a moment, everything was completely different.