Chapter 482 - 364: Fire Qilin? Battle with the Celestial Nether Sword Sect Prodigy

Zhou Qibai called out a warning.

This was still with the grand array suppressing the Fire Qilin’s cultivation, otherwise in its prime, the Fire Qilin’s power would be far greater than this.

After all, this was a descendant of the Divine Dragon. Its physical defense and strength needed no further explanation.

"Ah—"

Just as the warning was echoed, in an instant, two more disciples were torn apart by the Fire Qilin. One was burned to ashes by the flames spewed from its mouth.

"You all go first, I’ll hold it off!"

Lin Chang’sheng found there was no longer time to escape, so the only option left was to fight with everything he had.

If he did run, Zhao Shuang’Er, Hou Shaojie, and the others would not be able to make it.

Better to fight all-out, defeat the Fire Qilin, and subdue it—wouldn’t that be better?

Lin Chang’sheng certainly didn’t want them to discover all his cultivation, so he wanted them gone first!

"Brother Chang’sheng, I’ll stay and help you!"

Zhao Shuang’Er wanted to fight side-by-side with Lin Chang’sheng, worried for his safety.

But if she stayed, she’d only hold him back.

"Go with the others. If you stay, not only can’t you help, you’ll just tie my hands!"

Lin Chang’sheng didn’t hide anything, speaking plainly.

Seeing this, Zhao Shuang’Er didn’t argue further, following Zhou Qibai and the rest as they quickly left.

Zhou Qibai knew Lin Chang’sheng’s cultivation wasn’t simple. He should be able to hold off the Fire Qilin for a while, so he immediately took Yu Tingting and fled the scene.

Hou Shaojie and the other talents also fled quickly.

Once everyone was gone, Lin Chang’sheng dropped all pretense. He wasn’t staying behind just to fight off the Fire Qilin.

This was about taming the Demon Beast.

Every Demon Beast Lin Chang’sheng subdued granted him some abilities and more lifespan.

This Fire Qilin was anything but ordinary, and with its cultivation currently suppressed, when would there be a better chance to subdue it?

Roar—

Lin Chang’sheng unleashed the Divine Dragon Power. At once, a piercing dragon’s roar echoed through the stone chamber.

The Divine Dragon’s overwhelming might was in no way inferior to the Fire Qilin’s—if anything, it was even more dominant.

A Dragon Soul soared to the heavens, circled the chamber, then plunged into Lin Chang’sheng’s body.

In a flash, Lin Chang’sheng’s body grew explosively, visibly enlarging at a rate one could see with the naked eye.

He didn’t stop until he reached Late Stage Void Refining.

Once his body reached Late Stage, Lin Chang’sheng unleashed the Blood Demon Devouring God Skill once again.

This technique could burn a drop of blood to surge cultivation power dramatically.

An intense scent of blood spread. Lin Chang’sheng felt the Primordial Power inside him boiling up, surging in a frenzy. In just moments, Lin Chang’sheng’s cultivation also soared to Late Stage Void Refining.

With Primordial Power and body both elevated, Lin Chang’sheng was now evenly matched with the Fire Qilin.

"Submit to me, and you’ll be spared the pain!"

Lin Chang’sheng’s voice echoed through the stone chamber.

The Fire Qilin glared back in rage—how could a descendant of the revered Dragon Race be subdued by mere humans?

Roar—

The Fire Qilin bellowed, then unleashed a torrent of fiery flames at Lin Chang’sheng.

"You’re looking to die!"

Lin Chang’sheng summoned the Evil-Breaking Blade and brought it down in a slash.

Whoosh—

A fierce Blade Aura cut through space, tearing it open, distorting the air itself.

When Blade Aura met flame, the savage flames were instantly shredded apart.

Boom—

The fierce Blade Aura struck the Fire Qilin hard in the head and chest.

It sent the beast flying with a single blow.

If not for the Qilin Armor’s unbelievable toughness, the beast would have been split in two by this strike.

But it still wasn’t unscathed. The Qilin Armor at its chest shattered instantly, blood flowing bright red.

"Such a powerful Blade Aura!"

From the shadows, Xiang Tian’s heart trembled, astonished by Lin Chang’sheng’s brutal attack.

No wonder the Sixth Elder told him not to attack rashly—this guy clearly wasn’t simple.

On the surface, his cultivation was only Middle Stage Void Refining, but after burning his secret technique he jumped to Late Stage.

That was more than he could handle.

Normally, even a late-stage cultivator would struggle to hurt the Fire Qilin, but Lin Chang’sheng’s weapon was an Upper Grade Celestial Spirit Treasure.

The Fire Qilin was fiercely tenacious. Even under such an assault with an Upper Grade Celestial Spirit Treasure, it still wasn’t down for the count.

After swaying unsteadily, it slowly stood back up.

Roar—

The Fire Qilin howled in rage, as if venting its stubborn pride.

With its roar still lingering, it pounced at Lin Chang’sheng again, determined to tear him apart with brute force.

But Lin Chang’sheng’s body was no joke. He stowed the Evil-Breaking Sword and threw a punch.

Roar—

Fist Aura exploded out, accompanied by the Four Great Divine Beasts, their cries reverberating.

The four beasts: the Cyan Dragon, Vermilion Bird, Black Tortoise, White Tiger.

This punch was the famed Four Symbols Divine Venerable Fist.

Boom—

Fist Aura collided head-on with the Fire Qilin’s draconic claws.

The two were locked in a stalemate, neither giving ground.

But Lin Chang’sheng didn’t have only one arm to use—he threw another punch with his other hand, this time hammering the Fire Qilin right in its wounded chest.

This punch again sent the Fire Qilin staggering back.

If it refused to submit, he’d just keep beating respect into it.

Lin Chang’sheng drew the Divine Thunder Bow. Lightning snaked along the bowstring.

Sizzle—

Flashes of thunder flickered overhead.

Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh—

Lin Chang’sheng loosed the bowstring and a volley of Thunderbolt Arrows tore toward the Fire Qilin.

The wounded Fire Qilin was in no shape to evade.

Bang, bang, bang—

Arrow after arrow bombarded the Fire Qilin from all sides, each explosion shattering more of its Qilin Armor, until its entire body was blackened and scorched.

The formerly majestic Fire Qilin, battered now by two Upper Grade Spirit Treasures, was reduced to a dying beast, nearly lifeless.

Even for a Fierce Beast like the Fire Qilin, faced with two Upper Grade Celestial Spirit Treasures, defeat was inevitable.

Such was the terrifying power of an Upper Grade Celestial Spirit Treasure.

It was only a step away from ascending to the Heaven-Reaching Immortal Treasure Level—how could it not be overwhelmingly powerful?

"Told you already. Submit and you wouldn’t have to suffer. But you refused, and this is your fate!"

Lin Chang’sheng stepped forward, gazing at the dying Fire Qilin. He slit his own palm, letting blood fall, preparing to forge a Divine Soul Contract with the beast.

But the Fire Qilin, proud as ever, refused to become Lin Chang’sheng’s puppet. It struggled frantically, winding around in defiance.

Seeing this, Lin Chang’sheng slashed his palm again, then pressed both hands atop the Fire Qilin’s head, madly channeling the Divine Soul Contract Technique.

Not far away—

Xiang Tian saw Lin Chang’sheng channeling the Contract Technique with the Fire Qilin and immediately sensed an opportunity.

He unstrapped the giant sword from his back, gathered power at his feet, and leapt, slashing a Sword Aura right toward Lin Chang’sheng.

Whoosh—

Lin Chang’sheng sensed a powerful Sword Aura bearing down from above.

This was the most critical moment of the contract—if he stopped now, his Divine Sense would suffer a vicious backlash.

So Lin Chang’sheng chose not to halt.

"You want to die!"

Lin Chang’sheng roared, suddenly unleashing the Six-Armed Divine Technique. With a flash, four extra arms burst forth from his sides.

One arm shot out and, relying entirely on physical strength, caught Xiang Tian’s incoming giant blade.

Another arm unleashed a Fist Aura, blasting toward Xiang Tian’s abdomen.

"Wha...?"

Xiang Tian could never have expected such a bizarre cultivation technique, arms growing out at will—he was instantly shocked.

But seeing the Fist Aura rushing at him, he had no time to think, flipping away desperately to dodge.

Unfortunately, his giant sword fell into Lin Chang’sheng’s grasp.

Not everyone had the power to overcome someone at a higher cultivation level.

Lin Chang’sheng now had Late Stage Void Refining Cultivation, while Xiang Tian was stuck at the Early Stage.

Even with a sneak attack, harming Lin Chang’sheng was nearly impossible.

Boom—

The Fist Aura struck the distant wall, sending a thunderous crash through the chamber and causing rocks to rain down.

If it weren’t for the grand array’s reinforcement, the space would have collapsed entirely under that punch.

"Is Celestial Nether Sword Sect’s prodigy only good for sneak attacks?"

Lin Chang’sheng sneered.

But his hands only worked faster at sealing his contract with the Fire Qilin.

Since this guy made a move, he absolutely couldn’t let him live.

As a Celestial Nether Sword Sect prodigy, his future could be boundless.

And Lin Chang’sheng was already their enemy.

"So what? Weren’t you the one who ambushed and killed Elder Situ in the Lower Realm? How else could a guy like you kill him?"

Xiang Tian retorted indignantly.

From his perspective, Lin Chang’sheng must have resorted to shady tricks to kill Situ Wu.