Chapter 1285: Chapter 668: Strike to Kill!_2
If he couldnât complete the Spirit Art and was forcibly interrupted by Lin Tianming, his final relianceâthe last straw of survivalâwould also turn into nothing.
Understanding this, Yang Yinghaiâs face abruptly changed at this moment, his heart filled with terror.
Opposite him, Lin Tianming skillfully maneuvered through layers of obstacles, closing the distance between him and Yang Yinghai.
Seeing Yang Yinghai within armâs reach, his body remaining stationary while channeling the Spirit Art, it was the perfect opportunity to strike.
Thus, the battle-hardened Lin Tianming acted immediately.
At that instant, the Tiangang Sword in Lin Tianmingâs hand gleamed coldly, before leaving his grasp to transform into a roaring dragon, charging straight at Yang Yinghaiâs head.
Simultaneously, the Sword Array Barricade shimmered with radiance, and an exhilarating sound of sword resonance echoed across the heavens and earth.
âEarth Fiend Sword Formation⊠annihilate!â
With Lin Tianmingâs furious shout, his murderous intent reverberated across the battlefield.
The moment his words landed, silver lights flashed in the sky, and sword qi rampaged in all directions.
âBoom boomâŠâ
Amidst the explosive rumbling, seventy-two Earth Evil Swords spun madly and ultimately converged to execute an overwhelming attack aimed directly at Yang Yinghai in the center.
Simultaneously, the Tiangang Sword in the sky sliced through the void, approaching Yang Yinghai from an unbelievably elusive angle.
At this moment, Yang Yinghai sensed his Spirit Art was just a breath away from completion, yet he had to confront Lin Tianmingâs two lethal assaults.
In that fleeting moment, Yang Yinghai had no time to unleash his completed Spirit Art, nor could he dodge both attacks at once.
If it were only a single attack, he might barely survive by relying on his robust Defense Treasure.
At the very least, he could try to buy some time or withstand one of the attacks and still have a chance.
But now, there were two attacks incoming, and each one, on ordinary occasions, demanded his full effort to counter.
Whatâs more, Lin Tianmingâs two rounds of attacks came at him with fierce intensity, forming an intersecting trajectory that sealed his escape routes from various directions.
This coordinated assault, coming at such a critical juncture, was clearly the result of Lin Tianmingâs long-laid strategy.
Now that the time was ripe, it became his perfect opportunity for a killing strike.
Under such circumstances, Yang Yinghai had no chance of defending himself.
Realizing this, Yang Yinghaiâs eyes widened as he stared at Lin Tianming, his heart sinking to despair, and he froze in place, entirely lifeless.
Witnessing this scene, Lin Tianming showed no hesitation.
Under his control, the Earth Fiend Sword Formation and the Tiangang Sword continued their descent.
In less than the span of a breath, amidst the flood of silver lights, a chilling scream ripped through the world.
This scream was excruciatingly vivid, and its sound made oneâs scalp crawl uncontrollably.
When the cries ceased, seventy-two Earth Evil Swords hovered mid-air, while the Tiangang Sword circled once before returning to Lin Tianmingâs hand.
At this moment, Lin Tianming steadied his gaze, looking at the position where Yang Yinghai had stood moments prior.
Under his scrutiny, Yang Yinghaiâs lifeless body lay on the ground, motionless, with a fist-sized hole penetrating his chest.
On his body were countless wounds, his Daoist robe ragged and blood soaking the earth.
As for Yang Yinghai himself, there was no longer any sign of breathâhe was undeniably dead.
Seeing Yang Yinghaiâs demise, with only two treasures beside his body, Lin Tianmingâs expression instantly lit up with excitement, and his heart heaved a sigh of relief.
This battle had been anything but easy.
At least as far as Lin Tianming was concerned, Yang Yinghaiâs power was formidable, his tactics relentless and unpredictable.
Especially Yang Yinghaiâs bizarre Defense Treasure, which had significantly weakened Lin Tianmingâs strength, prolonging the battle unnecessarily.
If not for that treasure, this fight would likely have concluded during the round of Blue Heart True Flame.
Beyond that, Yang Yinghaiâs Spirit Art, Fourth Order Attack Talisman, and the final Spirit Art he attempted placed immense pressure on Lin Tianming.
Had Lin Tianming not been fast enough, and without the aid of the Eye of Five Colors, he might very well have suffered grave injuries.
He might even have fallen to Yang Yinghaiâs last combative maneuver.
Fully aware of this, Lin Tianmingâs joy was accompanied by a deep sense of relief.
After all, this fight had taken a heavy toll on him, with significant injuries caused by Yang Yinghaiâs techniques and nearly half his True Essence Mana consumed. His battle power had dropped by about 20% from its peak state.
Moreover, many of his trump cards had been used, exposing a considerable portion of his capabilities.
In this condition, if the battle had dragged on further, even if he managed to win in the end, he would have surely sustained even greater injuries.
Besides, he would most likely have had to reveal more of his hidden techniques.
Such an outcome was not what Lin Tianming desired.
If it came to that, lending support to other allies or aiding Lin Tianfengâs group would no longer be as manageable as he had envisioned.
Fortunately, with Yang Yinghaiâs death, the decisive outcome of this groupâs conflict had finally been settled, and this grueling battle officially came to an end.
Moving forward, Lin Tianmingâs current condition was still decent, leaving him well-positioned to assist others.
Understanding this, Lin Tianming immediately raced toward Yang Yinghaiâs corpse.
Soon after, he extended his hand, collecting all of Yang Yinghaiâs treasures.
This included Yang Yinghaiâs Storage Bracelet, which Lin Tianming seized as well.
Now holding the Storage Bracelet, an uncontrollable excitement surged within Lin Tianmingâs heart.
In his eyes, Yang Yinghai, as the foremost powerhouse of the Tianqing Sect, had cultivated for hundreds of years, supported by the robust heritage of the sect. He undoubtedly carried numerous high-value treasures.
Take the Fourth Order Attack Talisman, for exampleâYang Yinghai had used it in their battle earlier.
Such treasures, as well as other Third Order talismans, happened to be strategic resources the Lin Family highly needed.
Understanding this, Lin Tianming couldnât help but feel eager to examine the spoils from killing Yang Yinghai and assess whether they exceeded those he gained from defeating Xie Changyang and Li Wenhai.
However, given that the clash between their factions was still raging and the battles elsewhere remained fierce, Lin Tianming recognized that now was not the time to count his acquisitions.
Considering these circumstances, Lin Tianming forcibly suppressed his inner excitement.
Then, he shifted his focus to other ongoing battles on the battlefield to plan his next moves promptly.
Following his gaze, Lin Tianming first paid attention to the situation of his fellow Lin Family members.
After all, the outcome and survival of the Liang Family were not the most critical matters.
At the very least, they were far less significant compared to the lives of the Lin Family members.
Thus, Lin Tianming naturally prioritized monitoring his clanmates to ensure he could quickly lend aid if necessary.
Fortunately, based on the current situation, Lin Tianmingâs concerns seemed unwarranted.
Under his observation, Qin Xi was holding her ground against two Mid Stage Golden Core cultivators from the Yuanchen Sect. Not only was she avoiding disadvantage, but she had also seized an absolute advantage.
Round after round of attacks, Qin Xi relentlessly pressured her opponents, giving them barely any chance to catch their breaths.
In no time, the two Yuanchen Sect cultivators found themselves in a precarious position.
At this rate, Qin Xi might soon triumph over them, potentially slaying them outright.
Aside from Qin Xi, the remaining Lin Family members were also faring well at the moment.
Among them, Lin Tianhu continued to demonstrate his formidable strength.
Although Lin Tianhuâs performance wasnât as dazzling as Qin Xiâs, his ability to contend with a Mid Stage Golden Core cultivator despite being only at the Early Stage Golden Core realmâand still maintain controlâwas already commendable.
Moreover, Lin Tianhu consistently held the upper hand, steering his opponent as if leading them by the nose.
Such a scene was enough to prove that Lin Tianhuâs situation was favorable.
At least for now, there seemed to be no immediate danger on Lin Tianhuâs side.